Thanks that was enjoyable. I used to frequent all the back routes in and around Telford when I lived and worked in Cheshire but had extended family and friends in Worcestershire. Much before that, I upgraded from a Benelli 250 2C two stroke twin to a Yamaha SR 500 single and thus also had to learn the art of kick starting big singles.
What a super chap the Norton owner is. I think that he was happy that a youngster was interested, look arround at the demographic and you can perhaps see why. The little Guzzi is lovely.
Vital for the future I worry about the mad prices of some classics Why should young riders care about a bike they couldn’t possibly afford ? He wants a Brit bike of his own now Keeps fling my Gold flash out Dam it 😂
That brought back some memories! I grew up with dirt bikes 2 and 4 cycle. I was about your boy's age when I kicked over my first Brit twin. My dad was a banker and for some strange reason we ended up with a 1975 Norton Commando in the garage for the winter. It was a repo, strange as my dad had no interest in it and it was the only time any repossessions were stored at home? Any way I loved it and it planted the seed. Years later I came across a semi trashed BSA Lightning. I remember feeling a bit embarrassed when I tried to kick it over. Nothing, not a burp! The fellow selling it smiled. ''I see you have a dirt bike, plod don't jab.''😉
I live in rural Texas . One day I go by a place here and discover that a local guy had a large collection including Vincents, Ducati 900SS and many others . Boggled my mind to this day
My late uncle who lived at Port St Mary in the IOM owned an "International" back in the day. Unfortunately he died of a smoking related disease before he knew I was a bike addict.
Mad respect for the Norton owner and thank you for the best 12 minutes of my day. So far....
Thumbs up to both
Top bloke the Norton owner, I know loads of owners wouldn't let you sit on their bikes let alone a hands on tutorial!! Nice one sir 👍
Here here
Classic bikes are simple and a lot of fun!
Yes they are indeed
The small meetings are often the best experience.
So it seems
People much more friendly
Thanks that was enjoyable. I used to frequent all the back routes in and around Telford when I lived and worked in Cheshire but had extended family and friends in Worcestershire.
Much before that, I upgraded from a Benelli 250 2C two stroke twin to a Yamaha SR 500 single and thus also had to learn the art of kick starting big singles.
A very different experience to a 2 stroke twin
What a super chap the Norton owner is. I think that he was happy that a youngster was interested, look arround at the demographic and you can perhaps see why. The little Guzzi is lovely.
I think so
He loves that Guzzi
Love your channel; thanks for the uploads.
Thanks
Glad Tom enjoyed it with the Inter, it is very important we enthuse the younger generation.
Vital for the future
I worry about the mad prices of some classics
Why should young riders care about a bike they couldn’t possibly afford ?
He wants a Brit bike of his own now
Keeps fling my Gold flash out
Dam it 😂
That brought back some memories! I grew up with dirt bikes 2 and 4 cycle. I was about your boy's age when I kicked over my first Brit twin. My dad was a banker and for some strange reason we ended up with a 1975 Norton Commando in the garage for the winter. It was a repo, strange as my dad had no interest in it and it was the only time any repossessions were stored at home? Any way I loved it and it planted the seed. Years later I came across a semi trashed BSA Lightning. I remember feeling a bit embarrassed when I tried to kick it over. Nothing, not a burp! The fellow selling it smiled. ''I see you have a dirt bike, plod don't jab.''😉
Think your dad was a frustrated biker at heart
The Vincent "Rapide" seems to be missing the rear cylinder, making it look a lot like a "Comet"!
Possibly😂
The blue DeTomaso Pantera was gorgeous! Vincent was my favorite in this one.
I must admit I kept looking at the De Tomaso
If you like a classic Norton or two, you should come along to our open day on May 20th in Andover 👍
Would have loved to but already had something arranged
Hopefully next year
I live in rural Texas . One day I go by a place here and discover that a local guy had a large collection including Vincents, Ducati 900SS and many others . Boggled my mind to this day
How do people collect that many bikes ?
You could come to our Triumph owners Bike show on Sept 2nd on the Wirral. Non Triumphs welcome
Unfortunately I won’t be able to make due to a rescheduled prior engagement
Was looking forward to it too
that' a shame but there's always next year@@bikerdood1100
My late uncle who lived at Port St Mary in the IOM owned an "International" back in the day. Unfortunately he died of a smoking related disease before he knew I was a bike addict.
Bikes
The very best type of addiction
Surely it’s an “Interstate”, not International, or was this a deliberate error ?
Nope
An interstate is a large tank version on an 850 Commando twin from 1974
Not an overhead cam single from the 50s 🙄
👍
Thanks
Don't stall it in traffic!
No
Not without more practice
That poor guys should not go near motorcycles at all
What ?
Are you drunk or just plain stupid