...Met Speirmoor at The Ear Bar in New York City last night (Bike Night) . Although he rode in on a Ducati and me, on a Benelli, we quickly established that we both also owned Norton Commandos. His, an 850 and mine, acquired the week before, a '70 750 (below).
Although I have a British dad and lived until 3 years ago in England for the previous 10, as well as when I was a kid, this Norton is my very first British bike. So much for never starting a conversation with a negative! I've always admired Nortons; the right opportunity and timing to own one just never came around. Until now, that is. I could not be happier. I am in love with the style and history of the marque and significantly, the enthusiasm and fraternity of their owners. I hope to be an active participant on this forum - not least for gathering advice I know I will need - as well as in the broader Norton community.
If there are other Norton owners/riders in New York City, please drop me a line...I would love to meet you!
Larry/Lazzamoto
Although I have a British dad and lived until 3 years ago in England for the previous 10, as well as when I was a kid, this Norton is my very first British bike. So much for never starting a conversation with a negative! I've always admired Nortons; the right opportunity and timing to own one just never came around. Until now, that is. I could not be happier. I am in love with the style and history of the marque and significantly, the enthusiasm and fraternity of their owners. I hope to be an active participant on this forum - not least for gathering advice I know I will need - as well as in the broader Norton community.
If there are other Norton owners/riders in New York City, please drop me a line...I would love to meet you!
Larry/Lazzamoto