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In reply to the discussion: So, what do you ride? [View all]BlueCollar
(3,859 posts)30. Hopefully the Norton before the end of the summer
the BSA is going to be a full restoration so that's a factor. I think I can get away with a short turn on the Norton but time and money will decide...
The Norton looks a little shabby but at least it's an electric start....and it's too damn hot here in Texas to get into it with a cranky British Twin
Norton Commando 850
or
1970 BSA Lightning 650.
Actually it's in better shape than it looks. The fork rubber needs replacing and the tires are cracked. It's been stored for awhile so the rubber's rotted and the carbs will need overhaul but it turns over, and when I hooked up a battery everything turned on and off without going up in a puff of smoke...
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