New Bike Day!

[bigtwin]

Ordered in December on that crazy PCP deal that Norton were running!

Ian

 

[David and Sally]

Nice

 

[funflair]

Ordered in December on that crazy PCP deal that Norton were running!
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Ian

Saw one a week or so ago and I thought it looked good

 

[Barriesimpson]

Excellent.
My first motorbike ever was a Norton Commando 850, over a hundred years ago (it seems).

 

[bigtwin]

Saw one a week or so ago and I thought it looked good

Yes, I think that it’s a good looking bike, particularly in the silver finish.

I’d previously had no inclination to buy one though but the PCP deal on offer (£69 deposit and 24 monthly payments of £69) was, frankly, too good not to go for it.

Ian

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[funflair]

Yes, I think that it’s a good looking bike, particularly in the silver finish.

I’d previously had no inclination to buy one though but the PCP deal on offer (£69 deposit and 24 monthly payments of £69) was, frankly, too good not to go for it.

Ian

It was silver, very traditional I think

It was at a biker cafe at Moneyash in Derbyshire, another guy wandered up so I said “good looker isn’t it” but we could tell he wasn’t convinced but added that he liked old quirky stuff, he we was on a old Harley with a little teardrop tank and dropped into the conversation that he had a Hesketh at home

 

[barryd]

Looks amazing. I would never keep it that shiny for long though I bet. What does it ride like?

 

[Carpmart]

What a cracker!

 

[jerryz]

They are lovely machines ....

 

[BusyBuilder]

Wonder what Norton will do when they all get returned in 2 years ?

Won't the bikes depreciation be more than they are getting from the finance company over the 2 years ?

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[bigtwin]

It was at a biker cafe at Moneyash in Derbyshire,

I think that I’m heading there for a breakfast with a mate on Sunday.

Looks amazing. I would never keep it that shiny for long though I bet. What does it ride like?

Just had a short (10 mile ish) ride on it so far and it’s good; very similar riding position to my 999. Apparently, it’s quite loud.

I didn’t want one of the standard, upright posture, bikes as they just don’t, IMHO, look right.

Ian

 

[barryd]

I think that I’m heading there for a breakfast with a mate on Sunday.


Just had a short (10 mile ish) ride on it so far and it’s good; very similar riding position to my 999. Apparently, it’s quite loud.

I didn’t want one of the standard, upright posture, bikes as they just don’t, IMHO, look right.

Ian

I know what you mean. It looks the part with those dropped bars. I'm not sure I would get on with it for long though being a bit of an arthritic spaz. Probably get less wind blast though.

 

[Vic]

Looked at an 850 a few years ago. Owner said he didn't ride it much as he was disqualified......Really like the new ones. Mind says yes, joints say no.

 

[bigtwin]

Looked at an 850 a few years ago. Owner said he didn't ride it much as he was disqualified......Really like the new ones. Mind says yes, joints say no.

They do a standard handlebar setup too.
This is the one that is took for a test ride:

Ian

 

[Scottish Scrutineer]

That looks good, classic lines and modern tech.

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[Ridgeway]

Does look nice. Never ridden a motorbike but do love looking at these nice machines, especially ones as nice as this one

Went to the van yesterday to do some fettling and the neighbours van is out for Easter and in it’s place is his new bike:

Thought it was nice enough to take a quick snap

 

[Dall]

Ordered in December on that crazy PCP deal that Norton were running!
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Ian

Nice bike! There are an increasing number of 961 owners joining the Norton Owners Club, which is breathing younger life into an aging (owners) club.
As a Norton owner for 40 years - I'm not the least bit jealous of you and your lovely new Commando 961 ........
Enjoy mate ....

 

[bigtwin]

Thought it was nice enough to take a quick snap

Very nice; Moto Guzzi has stuck with their trademark across the frame v-twin for many many years.

I was going to describe it as a transverse v-twin as the cylinders are across the frame but I think it’s the crankshaft that determines whether or not it is transverse or longitudinal. Perhaps someone can confirm that.

Ian

 

[Geistguy]

Not one teensy, weensy bit jealous

 

[Orion]

Very nice; Moto Guzzi has stuck with their trademark across the frame v-twin for many many years.

I was going to describe it as a transverse v-twin as the cylinders are across the frame but I think it’s the crankshaft that determines whether or not it is transverse or longitudinal. Perhaps someone can confirm that.

Ian

It’s the crankshaft orientation that defines it and therefore a Guzzi is longitudinal, but I’ve also seen them referred to as transverse although cylinders are always mentioned in that case. I have a few kicking around in the garage.

Nice Norton, hope it gives you many miles of smiles.

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[cyberyacht]

Excellent.
My first motorbike ever was a Norton Commando 850, over a hundred years ago (it seems).

What did you pass your test on then? A Vespa, NSU Quickly?

 

[Barriesimpson]

What did you pass your test on then? A Vespa, NSU Quickly?

No, a Suzuki 125cc 2 stroke that my friend lent me.

 

[gus-lopez]

I’d previously had no inclination to buy one though but the PCP deal on offer (£69 deposit and 24 monthly payments of £69) was, frankly, too good not to go for it.

Amazing deal. doubt it would even cover the depreciation,Bit like many of the U.S. car deals being offered at the moment.

Lovely looking bike.

 

[ChrisL]

My mate has one, it's a lovely bike.

 

[bigtwin]

Amazing deal. doubt it would even cover the depreciation,

Agreed. It was just too good an offer not to do it.

Ian

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