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Author Topic: The Norton Project  (Read 1623 times)

Offline Bengt_Phorqs

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The Norton Project
« on: July 28, 2010, 06:45:50 PM »
This is a really neat video about a 1969 Norton 750 Commando restoration.  http://vimeo.com/11285536
And if you don't have a tear in your eye after you finish watching it then you're a stronger person than I am!
Bengt Phorqs, Jake R90/6, R80/7, R1200RTw, Moto Guzzi California EV , Triumph TR250W, Yamaha TY250A Trials, Suzuki DR650

Offline Semper Gumby

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Re: The Norton Project
« Reply #1 on: August 04, 2010, 07:39:57 AM »
OOOoooOOGH a Norton.  Must resist..... :D

I couldn't do it!.  Now I have to go to work...

Great Video!  I'm forwarding this to everybody!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
« Last Edit: August 04, 2010, 08:47:24 AM by Semper_Gumby »
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Offline Mike V

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Re: The Norton Project
« Reply #2 on: August 04, 2010, 05:06:20 PM »
BP,

Thanks for the link - that's a great story and video.

Mike V. / San Diego
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Offline Semper Gumby

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Re: The Norton Project
« Reply #3 on: August 05, 2010, 09:35:10 AM »
File this under the heading "Life is Good!"


I see things like this and I want to go ride.


 8-)
Bill Gould ?1980/03 R65 When at first you don't succeed....Moo!