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It seems that modifying and personalizing our mode of transportation is a never ending money pit and obsession, never mind the time spend doing it all. so when one spends even a little time on this site, there is no end of discussion on things to improve & modify. does it ever end?
here is my list of things that pissed me off in 1977 and are the push behind what i am "fixing" on my Norton now .
1. front brake - 12" rotor, 4 pot caliper, & MC
2. Prince of darkness custom wiring and Shendengen R/R
3. handle bar controls - newer UJM items
4. camshaft - it would be nice if they weren't made from ice-cream
5. no more oil leaks - Comnoz PCV
Wants
6. fiberglass tank - replace dunstall fiberglass with welded alloy
7. rims, alloy and wider to fit tire to proper curvature ( oh and 18" on rear)
8. E-start - when my knee fails
At some point we have to accept that our Nortons are the progeny of an antiquated design. how much do you change before it no longer is really a Norton. when is it time to call UNCLE?
and SO whats you list?
here is my list of things that pissed me off in 1977 and are the push behind what i am "fixing" on my Norton now .
1. front brake - 12" rotor, 4 pot caliper, & MC
2. Prince of darkness custom wiring and Shendengen R/R
3. handle bar controls - newer UJM items
4. camshaft - it would be nice if they weren't made from ice-cream
5. no more oil leaks - Comnoz PCV
Wants
6. fiberglass tank - replace dunstall fiberglass with welded alloy
7. rims, alloy and wider to fit tire to proper curvature ( oh and 18" on rear)
8. E-start - when my knee fails
At some point we have to accept that our Nortons are the progeny of an antiquated design. how much do you change before it no longer is really a Norton. when is it time to call UNCLE?
and SO whats you list?