Retiring the Norton...and a question

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How about some close ups of that seat Jim. I could chuck the Leighton squab onto the 750 and ditch its rock hard squab. At least if I stuff it up I'll have another to back me up. That's another reason why i have two Roadsters Trialbyfire. One Orange an the other dark Purple.
 
Here it is, dirt and all.
Retiring the Norton...and a question
Retiring the Norton...and a question
Retiring the Norton...and a question
Retiring the Norton...and a question
 
Thanks Jim. Suits the bike and it isn't far off the look of the original. Do you ever poke yourself in the bum [ big grin ] on the pannier securing thingy. I like the way you have secured the cover to the base with pop rivets.
Dereck
 
kerinorton said:
Thanks Jim. Suits the bike and it isn't far off the look of the original. Do you ever poke yourself in the bum [ big grin ] on the pannier securing thingy. I like the way you have secured the cover to the base with pop rivets.
Dereck
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The pannier thingy's are in the release position. They drop down about an inch when turned, so no chance.
 
Richard Tool said:
I don’t really have a “ regular use” bike . For distance/ touring I have a 2007 Honda ST 1300 . Like many unfortunately, the big trips have been few and far between. I have not ridden my Commando in 8 years or more as I started to tear it down for rebuild shortly be for Superstorm Sandy hit us - life got in the way for a few years but it should be back on the road this summer. Most of my riding is split between my ES2 and my Honda GB 500 . You know how this goes - the newest toy gets most of the attention for a while till time banks the burning lust fire and then it’s just love. When the Commando gets rolling again I’m sure it will get most of my attention for a bit.
Were I to sell any the ST 1300 would be the first to go - I simply don’t ride it much but when I do I fall in love with it all over again. I bought it new and have pampered it but sadly it has so little resale value that it makes sense just to keep it around.
I’m nuts about the GB 500 . It is such a blast to get it rolling and try to keep it up there by staying off the brakes . I forget which racer said it - Dick Mann maybe ? - “ It is more fun to ride a slow bike really fast than it is to ride a fast bike slow “ . Plus, the GB is the most cold blooded bike I have ever had . It loves to be hot so I can enjoy it on those really hot summer days when the ES 2 would be cranky.
I don’t think I will ever part with the ES 2 - my heirs will have to figure that one out.
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I’ve gone from “ which bike will I ride most” to “which will I sell last” also. Last will be my 78 Yamaha SR500 because it came from my hometown and the original owner passed on at an old age and I miss him. My /5 is next to last because my wife said in passing years ago that it was her favorite. The Commando might go but not anytime soon because it is so much fun to listen to and look at.
 
My 850 shall be with me as long as I'm here. I know I've stated this ad nauseum. To assure this she just got some clutch plates & a new counter sprocket after a thorough primary inspection which turned up no sleeping gremlins.
I do have to admit that the maintenance, though not heavy weight wise, is beginning to wear on me. However, not to the point that I consider it a burden not worth bearing.
 
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