Pictures of your Norton 961

cliffa said:
Hi Sam, Lausanne is about 2 1/2 hours from me. I live near Zürich. Nice spot isn’t it?
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Yes beautiful, rode to Zurich once and the Champions fountain wasn't working so was really dissapointed . Did the usual and went to see where Smoke on the water was recorded, I really like eastern France round Besancon on the way. First time I went I was on a T160 and we stopped at a gas station and asked a young lad if he knew the address we were looking for , he says - sure do follow me---- as he then gets into a Testarossa, he must have only been about 20years old, probably daddy's car. :)
 
TonyA said:
Holy Moses ! You are riding the wheels off that Harley !
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Yessir, sure am !

I’ve just modified and re-wired the rear end to A) improve the pathetically poor (frankly unsafe) stock rear lighting and B) fit a set of Leather Pro QD panniers, also to neaten things up and fit a seat that actually comfortable to sit on. So I fancy a few miles on it to make sure nowt falls off!

Got a 1900 mile trip planned in May, so this is a warm up / shake down / excuse !!


Pictures of your Norton 961
Pictures of your Norton 961
 
Fast Eddie said:
Yessir, sure am !

I’ve just modified and re-wired the rear end to A) improve the pathetically poor (frankly unsafe) stock rear lighting and B) fit a set of Leather Pro QD panniers, also to neaten things up and fit a seat that actually comfortable to sit on. So I fancy a few miles on it to make sure nowt falls off!

Got a 1900 mile trip planned in May, so this is a warm up / shake down / excuse !!


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Aren't you going to need a rain sock for the air filter ? What if you run into rain ?
 
Fast Eddie said:
Yessir, sure am !

I’ve just modified and re-wired the rear end to A) improve the pathetically poor (frankly unsafe) stock rear lighting and B) fit a set of Leather Pro QD panniers, also to neaten things up and fit a seat that actually comfortable to sit on. So I fancy a few miles on it to make sure nowt falls off!

Got a 1900 mile trip planned in May, so this is a warm up / shake down / excuse !!


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Sounds like a great ride .
 
Fast Eddie said:
Yessir, sure am !

I’ve just modified and re-wired the rear end to A) improve the pathetically poor (frankly unsafe) stock rear lighting and B) fit a set of Leather Pro QD panniers, also to neaten things up and fit a seat that actually comfortable to sit on. So I fancy a few miles on it to make sure nowt falls off!

Got a 1900 mile trip planned in May, so this is a warm up / shake down / excuse !!


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That should be a comfortable ride to take the trip on .
 
It handles
TonyA said:
Does it handle well enough for you ?
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It handles much, much better than I’d expected. I think the Ohlins shocks I fitted help, partly because they’re just good, and partly becasue the extra length perked up the geometry. It was just way too low IMHO.

I‘m swapping the tyres soon as I want a little more grip and a little quicker turn in and from what I’ve read Avon Cobra or Pirelli Night Dragons do just that. OEM Harley tyres seem to be designed to last 40,000 miles, that’s a bit alien for me. I’m happy to trade some of that for better handling.

Carbon rims are available too and everyone I’ve ever spoken to who has tried them say they transform the handling. I can’t quite get my head around the idea of carbon rims on a Harley yet tho!

Of course, it’s never gonna be a 1200 Monster S !! But it can be hustled along surprisingly quickly and, as I may have said before, it’s just so much FUN. How any red blooded petrol head could not fall for that 110ci twin cam motor is beyond me !

Bottom line is I don’t wanna go as mega fast as a 200bhp+ nutter bike will allow (or encourage) me to go anymore. I know my reflexes ain't what they were, and I fear my enthusiasm could easily surpass my ability! I find the Harley matches what I want very well.

I don’t see this one going anywhere soon...
 
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This was on Norton’s Instagram page today , note the oil cooler looks at a different angle now to avoid knocking the front mud guard , well looks slightly diff to me anyway
 
Looks like its at a good angle to miss the front fender. Looks like they found a young guy to model for them .
 
TonyA said:
Looks like its at a good angle to miss the front fender. Looks like they found a young guy to model for them .
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Those header pipes look like bikes actually run a bit to , & for those that don’t know this is the “ 961 Classic “ one of the last 40 to be made
 
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Moved back to the beautiful PNW and picked up a ‘14 Commando Sport. Some good discussions on this site and I have already placed orders for some One07 oddsnends and some iridium plugs. So far so good - bike looks stunning at a standstill and zipping around in the sunny but brisk spring weather reminds me why I love riding!
 
Very cool pics Cliffa! Your 2011 Sport must be the oldest bike on the site - looking at the gearbox configuration? I don’t see it listed on the mileage thread; how is it going in the mileage and maintainance stakes? She’s looking pretty good in those surroundings! :)

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