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- Feb 12, 2009
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- 17
Newbie Norton owner just writing to say hi, ask a few ridiculous newbie questions (i did search a bit, but found nothing - so please forgive in advance) and post some pictures of my bike.
Question #1 - from my research, it appears as though Norton made several different models (roadster, interstate, etc) each year. Are the differences purely in appearance or do certain models have different brake options, carbs, etc? I was hoping i would stumble across a post that elaborates on this, but no luck.
Question #2 - I've also noticed that most 1974-model MkIIs still have drum brakes in the back. Does this just mean that my bike might be a late model 74, or is it in fact actually a 1975? no electric start btw.
Question #3 - turn signals. i'd kinda like to have em. Hand signals are ok, but i don't want to assume other idiot drivers actually know what they mean Any advice or suggestions? Is my best bet to find turn signals from a later Norton or are there aftermarket kits available for this sort of application? Prefereably something that does not look incredibly tacky or non-stock.
Thanks!
-Tom
Wausau, WI
Question #1 - from my research, it appears as though Norton made several different models (roadster, interstate, etc) each year. Are the differences purely in appearance or do certain models have different brake options, carbs, etc? I was hoping i would stumble across a post that elaborates on this, but no luck.
Question #2 - I've also noticed that most 1974-model MkIIs still have drum brakes in the back. Does this just mean that my bike might be a late model 74, or is it in fact actually a 1975? no electric start btw.
Question #3 - turn signals. i'd kinda like to have em. Hand signals are ok, but i don't want to assume other idiot drivers actually know what they mean Any advice or suggestions? Is my best bet to find turn signals from a later Norton or are there aftermarket kits available for this sort of application? Prefereably something that does not look incredibly tacky or non-stock.
Thanks!
-Tom
Wausau, WI