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Is this a Norton Ranger or P-11? Can't tell if this is a twin or single. Cool bike either way.
Yes, they're still very active.I attended a Norton rally at Stoney Run county park in Illinois back in the early 80's and remember it as a very good time. Nice people, lots of food and fun field events. The sponsoring dealer was selling raffle tickets for a customised Norton but had to substitute a Triumph at closing ceremonies when not many tickets were sold, but everyone seemed OK with it. Was anyone else on this forum there as well?
Didn't know there were still any Norton events anywhere, haven't seen one on the road for quite a while.
Twin or Single ? I don't know, but my buddy, a very early MOA member talked to the owner of this bike. He bought it new in '68 and kept it till now.
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Pics from the mid week Norton National held near where I live a week or so ago. I was welcomed as a local after asking to look around.
Attendance was 300 +-
Charlie
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... As in the previous nine rallies I have ridden to on this motorcycle, no mechanical issues with the 43-year-old bike.
It did break down on the way home but upon tear down that winter it was discovered to have been the result of improper assembly at the factory. Not uncommon at the time, unfortunately, and a small/medium part of the reason for the demise of the British motorcycle industry.
Yes, the extremely poor workmanship (some intentional) rally messed up a lot of us riders of British motorcyces in the early-mid 70's unfortunately.Hi, I'm the original owner of a 75 850 Commando.
In 1977 I rode it from Ontario to BC and back. It died in Brandon Manitoba on the return trip.
The stellite cap wasn't brazed onto the cam follower properly, and it came off, breaking the timing gears and breaking a valve. The owner of a local garage put me up for a week and a bit, I pumped gas by day, worked on the bike when parts came in from Firth's in Toronto by Greyhound bus.
I was a total stranger to that man, however when I pushed the bike up to the gas station and explained my plight, he left me to take the bike apart, telling me where he lived, to lock up the garage on my way out, and not be later than 7PM if I wanted his wife to save me dinner.
Random acts of kindness from strangers, he's motivated me to always try to pay it forward..............Rod.