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Bruce Swan
United States
Приєднався 11 сер 2012
Creating riding videos for my pleasure and others that enjoy motorcycle riding.
Norton Commando Ride Part 3
See another one of my other vintage restorations at: ua-cam.com/video/JnQ7mTOBSKw/v-deo.html
See other videos of this Norton at: ua-cam.com/video/rXPuBgqYBFs/v-deo.html and: ua-cam.com/video/w8r4gMI0UnU/v-deo.html
Pure Norton sound! Just getting past break-in so now I can start to push it harder... loving it, what a blast to ride!
See other videos of this Norton at: ua-cam.com/video/rXPuBgqYBFs/v-deo.html and: ua-cam.com/video/w8r4gMI0UnU/v-deo.html
Pure Norton sound! Just getting past break-in so now I can start to push it harder... loving it, what a blast to ride!
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Norton Commando Ride Part 2
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See another one of my other vintage restorations at: ua-cam.com/video/JnQ7mTOBSKw/v-deo.html See other videos of this Norton at: ua-cam.com/video/h-sVjBmlVgE/v-deo.html and: ua-cam.com/video/w8r4gMI0UnU/v-deo.html Part 2 ride video of my recently completed Commando restoration. After my last shake down ride video, I re-torqued the head and cylinders as well as the frame and brake fasteners. I a...
1975 Norton Commando Shakedown Ride Part 1
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See another one of my other vintage restorations at: ua-cam.com/video/JnQ7mTOBSKw/v-deo.html See other videos of this Norton at: ua-cam.com/video/h-sVjBmlVgE/v-deo.html and: ua-cam.com/video/rXPuBgqYBFs/v-deo.html Completed my Commando restoration. This is my third ride on it, a 60-mile local ride. At this point I need to re-torque the head, change the fluids, and inspect all the other fastener...
Moto Guzzi Le Mans - Burnt Mountain Sun to Rain Ride
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Beautiful day riding my restored 1978 Moto Guzzi 850 Le Mans on RT 136 down Burnt Mountain... until the rain showed up. Click on my channel link to see the other rides. View the restoration at: www.flickr.com/photos/195241807@N05/albums/72177720300035340
Moto Guzzi Le Mans - Dinsmore & Liberty Grove Ride
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Short local ride on my restored 1978 Moto Guzzi 850 Le Mans...blessed to have nice roads outside my door. Click on my channel link to see the other rides. View the restoration at: www.flickr.com/photos/195241807@N05/albums/72177720300035340
Moto Guzzi Le Mans - East Cherokee Ride
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See another one of my other vintage restorations at: ua-cam.com/video/w8r4gMI0UnU/v-deo.html A local ride on my 1978 Moto Guzzi 850 Le Mans on East Cherokee Drive north of GA Hwy 20. Click on the channel link to see my other Le Mans rides. View the restoration at: www.flickr.com/photos/195241807@N05/albums/72177720300035340
Moto Guzzi Le Mans - Burnt Mountain Ride
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GA Rt 136 through Burnt Mountain is one of North Georgia a's great motorcycle runs. This is one of many ride videos on my restored 1978 Moto Guzzi 850 Le Mans. See my restoration at: www.flickr.com/photos/195241807@N05/albums/72177720300035340
1978 Moto Guzzi 850 Le Mans Restoration
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1978 Moto Guzzi 850 Le Mans restoration performed over a 6 month period. I started with a low mile two owner bike that had been stored for decades. Had help from a number of craftsman who know their trade as well as support from the members of WildGuzzi. The goal was to build a like-new motorcycle that can be ridden everyday... the result exceeded my expectations. See my ride videos posted on B...
Ho, in Gianfranco from Italy. I have a Nevada 750👍👋👋👋
hey Bruce is you are ever inclined to sell that thing I am in Woodstock
You will be waiting a long time Mike. Took years to find a replacement for the one I bought new in ‘78 and another year restoring it. Willing to help you should you find another to build. Cheers!
I had a 1976 850 Interstate back in 1979, SLN 561R and haven't seen it since 1980.... bought it as a 20th birthday present.in May '79 - I was 20 in July .. Oh boy what memories, would I have one now - hell yes, in a heartbeat but at 65 I guess I'd better stick with my old man's bikes.... I have two Harleys ! Lots of bikes in between, and lost a lot of friends over the years but I don't regret any of it.
In den Kurven geht aber mehr ❤
Of course there is but on my freshly restored Le Mans I thought it wise to take it easy... at least for a while.
Beautiful video/ride. I had a '76 mklll back in the late '70's, loved that bike, nothing like it to ride. Thanks for making this. I'm laid up in bed with nothing to do.
👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
Luv your bike mate,, also luv your countyside.. Is this Canada or tge USA?
USA
I'll go with all the other good comments because I have and ride a duplicate bike! One comment I have about the video is your camera seemed to me to be pointed too low. I could see a lot of pavement right in front and the handlebars. Looks like you will need more hours on the road! I do like the helmet cam, what kind is it? FYI, I'm old enough to have had a Commando in the 1970's. Enjoy. Tim
Very nice 👌 ❤
Had the 750 in Candy Apple Red...What a Rocket !
Very Nice! Thank you for sharing.
Nice Bike Mate
Absolutely gorgeous! I loved mine too.
The guy who designed that beautiful machine must have poured himself a glass of wine and sat back very pleased with himself
Lino Tonti... also designed the iconic V7 Sport. When I was in college, I saw a V7 Sport outside a party and instantly fell in love. Later when I graduated, I bought a new 78 Le Mans which I had for over 20 years and rode over 60K miles touring the US and Canada. At the time, it was perhaps the best cafe style motorcycles around, including the formidable Ducati 900 SS as it matched its power and handling while being more comfortable.
why do we have to share the road with cars
got one and never wanted anything more
That is a beautiful example of the '75 MKIII. Nice workmanship, effort and a great result. Congrats.....
Pure sound and proper riding style! Smoothe gearchanges and rev matching on the down shifts 😊
I had a 2017 V7 III Special. She was such a smooth ride.
Music to calm the troubled soul! 👍👍
The 850 Roadster is the prettiest Commando IMO. The 3 gal. tank, seat, fenders, mufflers and side covers are all in perfect proportion. The highly polished aluminum primary, timing, gearbox covers and Z plates combine nicely. The peashooter mufflers and stainless fenders are icing on the cake. stainless steel fenders are icing on the cake.
Some nice smooth riding on a near perfectly attenuated motorcycle.
SMOKIN !
Miss my Norton Commando…
Me too.
questa si che e una vera Moto Guzzi bellissima
Grazie! È meraviglioso guidare.
Lovely counntry, perfect weather. Here we are ijust after Christmas on a chilly grey gloomy day...I envy you!
Beautiful bike, great shape. Very nicely looked after.
Thank you kindly
Magnificent ❤
I got close with a '75 Triumph Trident. It was purple & black. What a beautiful bike ,& the handling was sweet. So many electrical problems u bettet be an electrician to own one. On 1 long trip we were 150 miles from home & the valve cover gasket blew out on the right side, spraying me w/oil & had to get 2 qts. to finish. I had oil in my Red Wings. It was a love/hate machine, but it handled better than any of the Japenese bikes & was FAST. Loved those Nortons, but they were priced out of reach for me & never found a good used one. Thanks for the ride , w/ just Norton music. Beautiful.
When I bought this bike last year it had 13000 miles on it. It had been sitting for a long time uncovered in a damp garage. I could have just freshened it up and ridden it, but I didn't want to experience perpetual breakdowns and put up with rusty fasteners/parts. Instead, I completely restored it so that I know that every component is reliable and like new. Nothing is put back on the bike until it's been examined, refinished, and brought back into spec. I can't say I won't have failures, it's an old British bike after all, but its safe, and I'm betting it'll have fewer problems. That said, owning one of these that you actually ride requires a detailed pre and post ride inspection and wrenching when needed. Unless you're willing to do this, it'll be an unhappy experience.
I had a 73 interstate with a 750 replacement engine.
Thanks Bruce, nice job. Will check out your other clips. Great countryside too
Cool, thanks
Didn't own one but took a friend's one out for a spin,the motor fell very mechanical and bullet proof😊very cool and unique looking machine
Youve got the Guzzi as well! Love it.Have three Norton 850's and 6 Guzzi's.LOVE the videos! Stunning bikes!
Hanging out on the Guzzi and Norton forums, you see a lot of people who have both, Ducatis and Laverdas as well. All are great classic motorcycles of our past. I have modern motorcycles but lately with a beautiful Lemans and Norton in the garage, the other bikes are getting much love. Link to my Lemans: ua-cam.com/video/JnQ7mTOBSKw/v-deo.html
I owned a couple of these Le Mans 850 models over the years. Great bikes but not so good for very long trips. Is it legal to pass on double yellow lines in your state?
Regarding long trips, depends on what you consider long. On this LM1, I have ridden it about 2500 miles since the restoration last year. That includes multiple 200 mile days in the mountains. That's about the max my buddies and I like to do for a day on our modern sport-touring bikes when we're in the mountains. Today I wouldn't take an LM1 across the country, but I could certainly do 2-3 days at 200 mi/day, and I'm 69. With the Lemans raised clip-ons it's about as comfortable as my Duc SS 939. I have a 32 inseam so my knees are the first to get cramped, then your butt, but my neck and wrists are fine. The LM1 is built for people under 6ft... 5'7 is ideal. Of course by today's standards, the LM1 isn't a touring bike. However when I was young, I toured the US/Canada, 60K+ miles on the new LM1I bought in 1978. In fact my channel picture is me on my LM1 loaded with gear back then along side a road somewhere in CO. As you know , most all bikes of that era, except maybe a HD FLH EG, were naked upright bikes or naked bikes with just a big windshield. With a MG LM1, Ducati 900SS, BMW R90S, maybe a few others, you are tilted forward, feet back, into the wind, and you have a small faring to keep the rain off your chest and tank bag. With a full face helmet, you are pretty aero dynamic with little exposed to the wind and rain. I rode many miles all day in steady rain. Also many 300+ miles when it was nice. With the right gear you power through it. My 2001 HD Road King has a big windshield, and when it's raining, it just funnels water up and into your face. If you ride without it when it's nice, it's hard to comfortably go faster than ~70 due to the wind hitting you in the chest and head. As to the yellow lines, North Georgia, Western NC, and Eastern TN most roads are twisting 2 lane blacktops with not many places to legally pass. We all pass whenever it's clear since there typically isn't much traffic. And of course it's illegal, but it's pretty safe unless you are an idiot... and there are some of those out there.
Nice tour, great scenery and a beautiful Guzzi. Have fun and have a safe journey at all times. Greetings from the German “Appalachians”. :))
Thanks, you too!
Great example of how a Guzzi v-twin builds speed so deceptively (I've owned a V50, Eldo LAPD, Sport 1100, Jackal, and V1100). Your Le Mans must be tuned just about perfectly, no pops and bangs when you roll off the throttle, very nice-sounding Guzzi! I have a deposit down on a '24 V7 Corsa, stage 1 kit already on hand with the dealer. Can't wait to get back on another Guzzi!
I had a Mk 2 ,i absolutely loved it.
I was trying to figure your countershaft sprocket but saw in the comments. I picked up my 72 in London new, in UK all had 21. US models were shipped with 19 at the time.
I just installed the 21T today. Won’t be able to try it for a while, but I’ll let people know how it works out. It’s what a lot of Norton guys run. Should do 65 at 4000rpm.
Think I used to recall it doing 3000rpm at 50mph
Had 500 Monza of same year series
Solitary riding Moto Guzzi - that's the best. Nice sounds
Indeed it is!
Rolling art! I used to live in Holly Springs so I think I recognize the road.
The video starts at GA 20 & East Cherokee to GA 5 Ball Ground Hwy. Great section of road if you catch it with no traffic. From there I head to the RT 136 overlook on Burnt Mtn via Grand View, then RT 136 east down the mtn to Steve Tate to GA 53. About a 90 mile loop starting in Milton. We are fortunate to live around great motorcycling roads!
Elle est magnifique !!! Comment ne pas aimer cette moto.❤
J'ai un certain nombre de belles motos dans mon garage, mais celle-ci suscite beaucoup d'amour.
Ok. Fantastic bike. Is that a four brush starter? What do i need to do to my Norton to get it to start like yours?
It is a 4 brush starter, and a Tri Spark EI w/Tri Spark Rect/Reg. The timing and the carbs are set correctly, and I have a good battery. All of these things matter. See AccessNorton for help, in particular seek out Greg Marsh on AN.
Just found your channel. I can't wait to watch more. I've owned a '73 black Guzzi 850 Eldorado since '81. It hasn't run in years, life got in the way (I was care giving for mom 24/7 for the past 15 years, sadly she was the victim of vascular dementia). Eldo needs to be restored and Nikasil cylinder issue addressed. Intending to watch your restoration vids, but found this one first and could not resist. Beautiful bikes, I can remember seeing this Guzzi in the showroom in Lansing and thinking my Mom would have a fit if I brought another motor cycle home. l have always admired the Norton Commando as well. Thanks for the great content. Liked and subscribed, Willie from Michigan.
Zzzzz
one of the best bikes ever
Do you restore the bikes yourself?
Yes. My approach is the use local specialists to rebuild the engine/gearbox and do the painting/powder coating thus allowing me to do the teardown, assembly, and focus on all rebuilding the other subsystems. This approach speeds up the restoration time which can take from 6 months to a year.
@@BRUCE_SWAN_MOTORCYCLES Your work on the bike is fantastic.
I've GOT to get my V11 back on the road ❤
Remember kids one down four up
Stunning bike and a cracking environment to ride it.
Thanks! Yeah, I live in a wonderful area for motorcycles just outside my door. A couple hours north of me is Western North Carolina/Eastern Tennessee Appalachian Mountains with world class motorcycle roads.