It's Alive, or how not to start a Norton.

swooshdave · Aug 19, 2010

[video]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tAOgziwGVaE[/video]

Had to start a ne thread because the other one got hijacked with stories of Nortons starting themselves... which is not how this tale goes. :mrgreen:

First I tried to go with the shoes and no side stand, then to boots, then to boots and centerstand... but I'll shy away from the stands once we get the timing on and the carbs tweaked tomorrow.

Anyways I hope you enjoy it. :mrgreen:

Diablouph · Aug 19, 2010

Why should it start it's self when it has you trained so well?

Gino Rondelli · Aug 19, 2010

I need to go and have a lie down after watching that, I'm exhausted!! :lol: :lol:

Keith1069 · Aug 19, 2010

Nice one Swoosh and nice shorts too! I was waiting for Benny Hill to turn up with a few bikini clad ladies, that's what the music and speeded up action reminded me of. Well done with the build, now get riding

britbike220 · Aug 19, 2010

I am sooooo glad other people do the same silly things I have done. I am tired after watching that and I just woke up from a nice nights sleep. I'm gonna have to call off work to rest, loved the sound track to cover up the cussing.

MexicoMike · Aug 19, 2010

Nice video. I really like the cute pastel blue riding gloves...

79x100 · Aug 19, 2010

Dave, I think that in the space of one session, you've kicked a Commando over more times than I have in thirty years of ownership ! At least the oil pressure would have been up before it eventually caught.

To be honest, if there isn't a splutter within three kicks then I start investigating.

britbike220 · Aug 19, 2010

79x100 said:
To be honest, if there isn't a splutter within three kicks then I start investigating.

Agreed about a sputter after a few kicks, but I think dave actually looked like he was enjoying the workout for a brief moment. :lol:

Brithit · Aug 19, 2010

As on Benny Hill, at some point the seat is supposed to fall off, and then you will land on something sharp, moving to a close up of your face. More effective with a bicycle of course, but a Commando oil tank cap might get the point across.

rvich · Aug 19, 2010

Does this belong in the "stupidest thing I have ever done" thread?

Good job Dave,
I think I learned as much from your threads as you did, or maybe more. Now get riding, September is a great month to ride out to the Oregon coast and there are a lot of twisty roads!

Russ

Coco · Aug 19, 2010

Brithit said:
As on Benny Hill, at some point the seat is supposed to fall off, and then you will land on something sharp, moving to a close up of your face. More effective with a bicycle of course, but a Commando oil tank cap might get the point across.

I did my first break in ride with no seat so I can assure you the oil tank cap did not pose any threat.

flashbackk · Aug 19, 2010

Wow what determination. That is only equaled by the proverbial "monkey and the football".
What a strange breed we are heh..... I love it.

swooshdave · Aug 19, 2010

flashbackk said:
Wow what determination. That is only equaled by the proverbial "monkey and the football".
What a strange breed we are heh..... I love it.

It's one of those things that you just think one more kick and it will go...

And I thought I had everything set right so I assumed at any moment it would leap to life. And yes, I did get a good workout, but to be honest I need it. :mrgreen:

swooshdave · Aug 19, 2010

rvich said:
Does this belong in the "stupidest thing I have ever done" thread?

Good job Dave,
I think I learned as much from your threads as you did, or maybe more. Now get riding, September is a great month to ride out to the Oregon coast and there are a lot of twisty roads!

Russ

Every thread I start is technically a "stupidest thing I've ever done" one. :mrgreen:

Getting it started was just one part, I have a lot more to do before it's ridable like new wheels and tires. So it will be a while before it's on the road.

britbike220 · Aug 19, 2010

Well it is good to know you have an exercise machine for awhile longer.

maylar · Aug 19, 2010

Dave -

If a Norton doesn't at least go "patooi" on the second kick, something's wrong.

It does get better. Really. Here's what you can look forward to..

http://www.flickr.com/photos/18121985@N ... 758998670/

swooshdave · Aug 19, 2010

maylar said:
Dave -

If a Norton doesn't at least go "patooi" on the second kick, something's wrong.

It does get better. Really. Here's what you can look forward to..

http://www.flickr.com/photos/18121985@N ... 758998670/

What you don't see is that I stopped after every few kicks and fiddled with something. I'm not completely daft, that's my story and I'm sticking with it.

comnoz · Aug 19, 2010

Dave, it's obvious your in better shape than I am in- at least you right leg is. I would have rolled it outside and torched it after about a dozen kicks. Jim

swooshdave · Aug 19, 2010

comnoz said:
Dave, it's obvious your in better shape than I am in- at least you right leg is. I would have rolled it outside and torched it after about a dozen kicks. Jim

Let's just say I was motivated to hear it run.

prmurat · Aug 19, 2010

I guess this the reason for a difference in calves size??

Change spark plug wires & connectors??? Always such a huge improvement!
Philippe

It's Alive, or how not to start a Norton.

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