72 Norton

[Combat72]

Fairly new to the forum, not an owner yet but working on it. Diegokid saw my avatar and asked to see some pics. This is a 1972 Norton 750 Commando with the "Combat" engine I restored several years ago. I had never tried anything like that so it was an experience. My next will hopefully be a 427 Unique.

[ralphscott]

I had an Norton Interstate 850 great bike but the electric start was a joke! Great road crusier.

[eliminator]

Good job on the restoration, I like the old British Bikes.

[diegokid]

One of my favorites was a 1958 BSA 650 twin. Had a magneto and positive ground, if it was raining you had better not touch any metal whilspressing the kill switch, it would make your eyes glow.

[jmillington]

Most Excellent! I have a 71 Norton 750 Commando that I'm currently restoring.

[Combat72]

Restoring it was a fun project. I initially ordered parts from a guy in CA but found out he was importing from the UK. So I went directly to the source and saved quite a bit on the cost. I had the cylinder head rebuilt by Brian Slark who was orginally with Norton. I think he works at the Barber Motorsports Museum in AL now. Be glad to share any info. I have if you need it.

Frank

[diegokid]

We stopped at Barber Motorsports on the way home from homecoming last year. If you haven't been I can't really describe what you are missing except to say without a doubt the most impressive collection of anything I've ever seen.

I wished I could have just one of the Vincent motorbikes they had.

[Combat72]

I want to visit Unique and the Weavers. I've was initially "bitten" with the Gumball Rally and it never has gone away. I want to pull the trigger on a DPK but want to have the funds to pay for the kit, paint, engine, tranny. etc. Going by Barber will definitely be on the agenda of things to do.