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Historic Norton Commando racing bike.

 
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Jan 30, 2005 08:04 |  #1

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

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Jan 30, 2005 08:46 |  #2

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.

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Jan 30, 2005 10:08 |  #3

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 (external link)
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Jan 30, 2005 10:43 as a reply to  @ Rudix's post |  #4

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.

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Jan 30, 2005 10:50 as a reply to  @ CoolToolGuy's post |  #5

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.

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Jun 28, 2010 17:32 |  #6

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


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Jun 28, 2010 17:37 |  #7

Thread revival!

Norton was always my dream bike...

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