Fast Eddie
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I read with interest that many owners of new Norton's experience problems, but it is good to hear that the factory responds well. There are stories on here from people having new frames, rebuilt engines, etc, etc.
What comes to my mind though, is how can Norton carry on like this?!
I know many people consider new Norton's to be expensive, but actually, when you consider the very low volume and hand built nature of the bikes, they aren't really that expensive, as anyone who has ever built any decent bike from scratch will admit... if they're being honest with themselves!
Norton is not a multi national group of companies who make a few motorbikes as a side line. This is all they do. How can they sustain such high warranty costs as they must be current amassing ?!?
What comes to my mind though, is how can Norton carry on like this?!
I know many people consider new Norton's to be expensive, but actually, when you consider the very low volume and hand built nature of the bikes, they aren't really that expensive, as anyone who has ever built any decent bike from scratch will admit... if they're being honest with themselves!
Norton is not a multi national group of companies who make a few motorbikes as a side line. This is all they do. How can they sustain such high warranty costs as they must be current amassing ?!?