Nice! My dad had a '59 Norton 500cc. he was very proud of it and never wore a helmet; it wasn't illegal then...What happens if you get caught not helmeted?
He said the clutch was a little heavy, is that right?
@cynic150 Back when this video was made you didn't have to wear a helmet in California. If you go without now however you get a pretty hefty ticket. The clutch on these is a bit heavy, but not bad really.
Love the vid. Awesome man...1984 Alameda woohoo!
vulture12 1 month ago
Nice! My dad had a '59 Norton 500cc. he was very proud of it and never wore a helmet; it wasn't illegal then...What happens if you get caught not helmeted?
He said the clutch was a little heavy, is that right?
cynic150 1 year ago
@cynic150 Back when this video was made you didn't have to wear a helmet in California. If you go without now however you get a pretty hefty ticket. The clutch on these is a bit heavy, but not bad really.
seat850c 1 year ago
Sportys are junk compared to Nortons.
I've owned Triumphs, BSAs and a Sporty.
A friend had a Norton that I was lucky to spend some time riding...
I kiss the pavement that Norton's wheels roll upon. Those f...in' bikes are unequaled.
angelrocket88 1 year ago
No theyy arnt,
harleys are overweight
nortons are lean and lithe
kirkconway 2 years ago
Awesome video! Cool bike and a great glimpse of 1980's Alameda.
csuhdraven 2 years ago
You got me beat man! I took till 21 and '92 to get video on a bike! B/W to boot "BSA vs dog" vid
441rider 3 years ago
Nice bike. Nortons are the british versions of harleys? I lived in Alameda at the same time back then. Good memories.
yu2ube09 3 years ago