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Re: My newest edition. 850 Norton
« Reply #50 on: September 06, 2015, 01:04:28 AM »
G,day Mark , good luck with your project.
I also own a 75 850 MK111... had it for about 17 yrs now.

let me know if you need any help.... Australia based though so info only

cheers bud..

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Re: My newest edition. 850 Norton
« Reply #51 on: September 06, 2015, 09:46:33 AM »
nice and clean!bill
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Re: My newest edition. 850 Norton
« Reply #52 on: September 11, 2015, 02:17:58 AM »
Very nice
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Re: My newest edition. 850 Norton
« Reply #53 on: October 15, 2015, 11:16:43 PM »
just finished, first starting,

thanks, Mark
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« Reply #54 on: October 15, 2015, 11:18:39 PM »
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Re: My newest edition. 850 Norton
« Reply #55 on: October 16, 2015, 07:50:20 AM »
Nice work!  But that all that stuff vibrating and bouncing around  :o
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Re: My newest edition. 850 Norton
« Reply #56 on: October 16, 2015, 11:03:07 AM »
nice work it sounds great!bill
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Re: My newest edition. 850 Norton
« Reply #57 on: October 16, 2015, 02:07:50 PM »
750 K2 1000cc
750 F1 970cc
750 Bitsa 900cc
If You can't fix it with a hammer, You've got an electrical problem.

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Re: My newest edition. 850 Norton
« Reply #58 on: October 16, 2015, 09:18:25 PM »
Nice work!  But that all that stuff vibrating and bouncing around  :o

I know, your not the first to comment on the rack vibrating. The center stand is on the vibrating side of the isolastic suspension.
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Re: My newest edition. 850 Norton
« Reply #59 on: October 23, 2015, 07:14:22 PM »
Finished, and riding.

thanks, Mark
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Re: My newest edition. 850 Norton
« Reply #60 on: October 24, 2015, 03:32:20 PM »
I bet you remember the sound they make now!billp
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Re: My newest edition. 850 Norton
« Reply #61 on: October 25, 2015, 07:17:33 AM »
Looks beautiful.  How 'bout a ride report for some of us that have not had the pleasure of riding a Norton?

How does it compare to a CB750 in terms of power and handling?
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Re: My newest edition. 850 Norton
« Reply #62 on: October 25, 2015, 05:43:23 PM »
Looks beautiful.  How 'bout a ride report for some of us that have not had the pleasure of riding a Norton?

How does it compare to a CB750 in terms of power and handling?

 Ok, this is compared to my stock CB750 K6, First, I haven't gone on any twisties so cant give an accurate answer on handling, but we all know Nortons are well known for great handling.  The engine is still new and I haven't done the first valve adjust and head re-torque
These are around town riding info.

both are fun to ride
Norton has a bigger feel.
Sound, I prefer Norton
Norton has a lighter feel and and better weight balance.
With all the updates and new technology plus better materials Nortons have become much more dependable then they were new. Almost every part on the bike is available new.

Price, biggest bang for the buck-Honda
Piece of mind not worrying about problems-H                      Worrying about break down in back of mind-Norton
Hi RPM power-H                                                                    Suspension-N
Idle smoothness-H                                                               Torque-N
Smoothness driving, H (Haven't got the Isolastic quite        Handling-N
 adjusted, probably will be smoother)                                   Potential oil leaks and electrical problems-N
Negative ground-H                                                                Ease of getting to parts to be repaired, i.e. clutch, trans-N                                                                                           
                                                                                             Looks, stares and coolness- edge Norton                                                                                       
                                                                                             Carb adjust, ONE CARB-N
Clutch-same
Trans shifting -Same
Top speed?
Acceleration?

All in all, its really a mater of choice, I really like both bikes, but there i just something about a British bike. 8)
« Last Edit: October 25, 2015, 09:30:08 PM by rtbmrgl »
thanks, Mark
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Re: My newest edition. 850 Norton
« Reply #63 on: October 25, 2015, 06:29:25 PM »
Nice write up, thanks.  That might be a bike I may be interested in one day.

Here's one local to me...

http://austin.craigslist.org/mcy/5249616666.html
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Re: My newest edition. 850 Norton
« Reply #64 on: October 25, 2015, 09:56:36 PM »
Nice write up, thanks.  That might be a bike I may be interested in one day.

Here's one local to me...

http://austin.craigslist.org/mcy/5249616666.html

I would suggest a complete bike if possible, parts prices will kill you.
I paid $4500, probably spent $2.5K, and that wanted all I wanted to do, i.e. mufflers, pipes, etc.
You can spend a lot to get to show concourse condition, this guy spent, $22732.96

http://www.oldbritts.com/ob_main.html

 http://www.jerrydoe.com/MK3-Norton-Rebuild/NortonCommando-MK3-Rebuild.php
thanks, Mark
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Re: My newest edition. 850 Norton
« Reply #65 on: October 27, 2015, 11:33:26 PM »
thanks, Mark
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Re: My newest edition. 850 Norton
« Reply #66 on: October 28, 2015, 06:02:09 PM »
Cool video
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Re: My newest edition. 850 Norton
« Reply #67 on: October 28, 2015, 06:19:38 PM »
Love the Norton but,  they aren't twisties, these are twisties... ;D In the video, go from 2.30 to 8 minutes , this road is a favorite of mine, ridden it 100's of times, its about 45 minutes south of me in the Gold Coast hinterland, beautiful scenery but some very sheer drops off the side, had a big scare here years ago after hitting a slimy patch of water after rain, the water runs out of the limestone/ sandstone and gets a bit slippery at times... :o ;D ;)  The view at the top is just beautiful... Google or you tube "mount Tamborine" .. ;)

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Re: My newest edition. 850 Norton
« Reply #68 on: October 29, 2015, 06:41:31 AM »
Nice write up, thanks.  That might be a bike I may be interested in one day.

Here's one local to me...

http://austin.craigslist.org/mcy/5249616666.html

http://richmond.craigslist.org/mcy/5286789282.html