Nortons and BMWs
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Re: Nortons and BMWs
by debby » Wed Feb 15, 2012 1:28 pm
You guys should start a thread in the Other Vintage section and post photos of your vintage beemers!
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nortonspeed said:
this site may be more appropriate :shock:
http://www.geezersmc.com/
or this one
http://www.sbriders.org/ofmc.htm
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I have owned several bikes since my teenage years, one of which was a 1984 R100RT. A wonderful bike that I semi customized for more comfort as My better half spent alot of time sitting behind me. I do not recall any significant problem with the bike over the 9 years I owned and rode it. Sold it to put my youngest son in a truck, great move on my part as the truck lasted all of two weeks. My current rides are, 2007 Triumph Bonneville Black and a newly restored 1971 Commando Fastback. I bought a 1971 Roadster new in 1971 and always have missed it. Rode the Commando for 11 years. Had a 1966 Bonneville prior to the Commando which I purchased in 1967 and rode to my duty station in North Carolina from Connecticut while on leave. Transferred a year later and left the Bonnie there . Like all of us wish I still had it. I have also noted that many of the riders on the british web sites are also aviators. I owned and flew my own plane and maintained it for forty three years. There must be a common thread there somewhere. Best to you all ,this is a great website. Craig
I am asked all the time "considering the rarity of the R2 and the amount of $ involved are you going to ride it?" and my answer is always the same "HELL YES! a motorcycle should be going down the road, not sitting around to be looked at".
My plan is to have some photo's taken before I "spooj it up", get it broken in, take it to the Dragstrip for "run what ya brung night" (should be interesting, 6 1/4hp, I estimate a 1/4 mile trap speed of almost 45mph!) and use the bike for (close-by, I'm not allowed on the highway being under 250cc) riding (daytime-only as I kept it 6v) around on nice days.
I can not stand it when things don't get used for the intended purpose, I walked into my FFL's 3 years ago and picked up my unfired Colt Python, I left a bit later with a low-round-count gun!
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My plan is to have some photo's taken before I "spooj it up", get it broken in, take it to the Dragstrip for "run what ya brung night" (should be interesting, 6 1/4hp, I estimate a 1/4 mile trap speed of almost 45mph!) and use the bike for (close-by, I'm not allowed on the highway being under 250cc) riding (daytime-only as I kept it 6v) around on nice days.
I can not stand it when things don't get used for the intended purpose, I walked into my FFL's 3 years ago and picked up my unfired Colt Python, I left a bit later with a low-round-count gun!
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ive just have a 1982 r45 restored a thing of beauty to ridebwolfie said:
never had a bmw before very happy with it
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ive just have a 1982 r45 restored a thing of beauty to ridebwolfie said:
never had a bmw before very happy with it
I have a 1991 K75 RT ABS that is my daily rider. The reason I have it is I was wild about the BMW K bikes when they first came out, but didn't have the money. About four years ago I found one that struck my fancy. Tires, battery, taillight bulb and a clutch cable has been it in 20,000 miles with the one complete spine lube ordeal. A friend of mine had a R75/6 which he let me ride frequently and I found it pretty close to my Commando for a riding experience. It really floated my boat. Not nearly as much eye appeal as my Norton, though.
I see there's another similar thread titled Norton and Guzzi. The same friend with the R75/6 has now become infected with a Moto Guzzi virus (5 of them). I rode his 2007 Norge. What a wonderful bike! Of all the one liter plus sport touring bikes I've ridden the Norge is the hands down winner. That thing has the torque of a tractor! It also has a tremendous amount of eye appeal, to me, anyway. Big drawback to the Guzzis for me is the lack of dealer support. From what I see you are about in the same position as with the Norton, waiting on the UPS man. There is a Moto Guzzi dealer near me (sixty miles), but I think he has more bikes than total spare parts. It's usually a case of, "I'll have to order that for you".
I've pretty much decided that any bikes I buy with the intention of riding them much will have to be water cooled. I love the clean look of air cooled bikes, but when it comes to reliability, the water pumpers have no contest, for me, anyway.
I do like old bikes of most any make. Lately, have been having a desire to have an early Honda CB750. Saw a restored one at my local diner and it brought back memories of 1969 when they first came out. Truly a marvel. I had a T150 Triumph at the time, but I was envious of those big, fast Hondas. Come to think of it, a T160 (never did develop a liking to the bread box T150) would be a nice acquisition. It never ends. Does it?
I see there's another similar thread titled Norton and Guzzi. The same friend with the R75/6 has now become infected with a Moto Guzzi virus (5 of them). I rode his 2007 Norge. What a wonderful bike! Of all the one liter plus sport touring bikes I've ridden the Norge is the hands down winner. That thing has the torque of a tractor! It also has a tremendous amount of eye appeal, to me, anyway. Big drawback to the Guzzis for me is the lack of dealer support. From what I see you are about in the same position as with the Norton, waiting on the UPS man. There is a Moto Guzzi dealer near me (sixty miles), but I think he has more bikes than total spare parts. It's usually a case of, "I'll have to order that for you".
I've pretty much decided that any bikes I buy with the intention of riding them much will have to be water cooled. I love the clean look of air cooled bikes, but when it comes to reliability, the water pumpers have no contest, for me, anyway.
I do like old bikes of most any make. Lately, have been having a desire to have an early Honda CB750. Saw a restored one at my local diner and it brought back memories of 1969 when they first came out. Truly a marvel. I had a T150 Triumph at the time, but I was envious of those big, fast Hondas. Come to think of it, a T160 (never did develop a liking to the bread box T150) would be a nice acquisition. It never ends. Does it?
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