nortondave

I love looking at all bikes but I still have a soft spot for my Norton. Something about the thumping of an old Brit Bike gets my attention everytime. The oil spots on the garage floor and the constant tinkering required just fuels my desire for British Steel. The Norton-Triumph sticker on the back fender still looks like the day it was new (I am actually the 2nd owner). The pipes have been replaced (the originals rusted out), the speedo & tach gauge glasses have been replaced (dropped the bike on a dirt road late one night). Added and later removed a "sissy" bar on the back to strap my shot gun to when going to the gun club. Tank and covers repainted in 1978. Original parts used. Rebuilt the carbs about three times with my Dad as well as the under powered electric start (only works when the engine oil is hot-no cold starts...gotta kick start it). We are transplanted "Limeys" in the late 1960s from London to Denver. Dad is a retired machinist so he made virtually everything we ever needed as far as metal bits go. My Norton has the scrapes & scratches of the past 34 years, but these days it mostly sits covered in the garage waiting for a good wringing out on the highway. My Dad & Grand Dad both rode Nortons during the War Years and after. So Norton is a house hold name. Hopefully my Boy wont drive home one day with a new 1600cc Harley that costs more than my car. Also, just to get it out there I also still have a 1978 Kawasaki KX125 that I have not started in 15 years. Yikes. So it goes...Maybe I ought to deliver it to my Sister-in-laws Husband Lyle (also a bike pics fellow) who has over 20 very nice Jap bikes....hey when you gonna let me ride the X6 or H1!?