Historic Norton Commando racing bike.

[Rudix]

This and many other photos were taken at a classic bike race held at Zwartkops raceway outside Pretoria, South Africa.

Canon EOS 1Dmk2 with 100-400L IS lens

http://rudix.servepics.com/Historic_Bikes/jp1p6396_std.jpg

Happy Shooting,
Rudi

[CoolToolGuy]

Nice Shot

It looks like a pre-'71 Commando (perhaps indicated by his number) with Dunstall add-ons (clip-ons, front fender, exhausts, tank/seat & side covers). I have a '71 Roadster so I have a special fondness for Nortons.

Have Fun,

[Rudix]

Hi Rick,

Thanks ! Yes you are right, it is a 1968 model. I would love one ! I have a collection of bikes but nothings as old as this, the oldest being a 1977 BMW R100S.

Other Nortons at the race included a 1962 Atlas, 1952 Manx, 1953 ES 2 and 1956 40M Manx.

For more historic bike photos check here (http://rudix.servepics.com/Historic_Bikes/index.htm)
Happy shooting and riding !
Rudi

[CoolToolGuy]

Rudi,

Thanks for the link. I started to run through it, but I think I'll save it until after I shovel the snow that came down overnight. Just what I need on a cold winter day, and an incentive to get it done quickly.

Have Fun,

[Rudix]

Hi Rick,

Hope you enjoy the photos, good luck with the snow, funny to think of snow sitting here in the heat !

I love these old bikes, I do a bit of racing myself but on a lot more modern stuff, currently I ride a Yamaha R1 but I think a change of pace would be great.

Regards,
Rudi

[Joe Ravenstein]

Did you know there is someone Making Norton Commandos to Norton specs once again?

[CyberDyneSystems]

Thread revival!

Norton was always my dream bike...

Nice!