 Norton Commando Survivor
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Joined: Jan 2005
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"Lighten up, Francis."
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"Lighten up, Francis."
Joined: Jan 2005
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This guy was skulking around Nelson during the Raid, and we caught up with him on the way home in Creston. The rider was as old and crusty (and cool!) as the bike:  This thing sounded SWEET! I wish my buddy would get his '75 running.
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Re: Norton Commando Survivor
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Monkey Butt
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Monkey Butt
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Built to last in them days, I like the old Nortons.. 
Ray(UK)
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Re: Norton Commando Survivor
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There is a canadian band just came out with a song "8 5 0 Commando" excellent rock cycle tune. Matt Mays is the band name. Look it up if you can, well worth the trouble
jeff
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Re: Norton Commando Survivor
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Loquacious
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Loquacious
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Just got back from the National Norton Rally...well, I'm not all the way back home, I'm posting from Dwight's in Prescott. You wouldn't believe the Nortons that were there. Must have been somewhere bewteen 100-125 of them. I even got to hear a Norton Manx at full tilt during the World's Fastest Parade, but that's a story for another day.
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Re: Norton Commando Survivor
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Joined: Jul 2007
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It just goes to show they get better with age, If i'm not mistaken it's a 69 Fastback. Joy of joys
Hoffo
2x Norton Commando Roadsters
08 Triumph America
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Re: Norton Commando Survivor
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Joined: May 2007
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Worn Saddle
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Worn Saddle
Joined: May 2007
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You have to love a scoot that's really been ridden, I'll bet there's a real character that occupies that saddle.
A positive attitude may not solve all your problems, but it will annoy enough people to make it worth the effort. Herm Albright (1876 - 1944)
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Re: Norton Commando Survivor
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Joined: Feb 2007
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Fe Butt
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Fe Butt
Joined: Feb 2007
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I have a 64 P-11 thats still std bore I want to get going. I need to fix a sparkplug hole and find some clutch parts. Before anyone says it I already know "they didn't make a 64 P-11" well I have one.
I learned all I need to know about life by killing smart people and eating their brains.
Eat right ,Exercise ,Stay fit, Die Anyway!
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Re: Norton Commando Survivor
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Joined: Jul 2007
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The Dog33,
Were they an Atlas model 650cc upright twin in a slimline featherbed frame.I think they were superceded by by the C15.
If I remember correctly the tanks were very similar to the Mercury. But that was a long time ago and the ole memory is not the best
Hoffo
2x Norton Commando Roadsters
08 Triumph America
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Re: Norton Commando Survivor
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Fe Butt
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Fe Butt
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it was the 750cc Atlas engine in the light scrambler frame similar to the Ranger. Was supposed to be an off road bike like the TR6 Triumph but let me tell you it took a brave man to hang onto one on a trail!
I learned all I need to know about life by killing smart people and eating their brains.
Eat right ,Exercise ,Stay fit, Die Anyway!
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