freethefly 6 #1 February 28, 2007 Been re-doing my Norton 1000 all winter and just about ready to paint the frame and fenders. Tank has been shot with the first coat of a GM black. Thinking about applying ghost flames to the tank in a black/silver/gold mixture. Sill have a little bit of welding to do on the frame for the exhaust pipes that I have not yet made. I originally built this bike in 1983. I designed and built the frame onboard the ship I was stationed on. It is a one of a kind frame. I have only seen a few Nortons on rigid frames and none of them were even the least bit worthy of sitting next to my sled. My bike is fucking badass. I have no doubt that my Norton is the fastest Norton in the US (if not the world). The engine has been stroked from a 750 to a 1000. The crank was specially milled and is the only one in the world. The cam was also milled specific for this engine. The head was opened up for higher fuel intake from the 2 Amal II 40mm carbs. The bores are 3.250, up from the stock 2.750. Dyna provides the fire. Thinking of changing to Accel. A 1.5 belt primary mats the engine to the tranny which holds Andrews shaved gears. Sucide shifter and foot clutch gets it down the road on a 16" rear. This bike will easily do 150+mph. It is THE Snorton' Norton."...And once you're gone, you can't come back When you're out of the blue and into the black." Neil Young Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rainbo 0 #2 February 28, 2007 Nice ride. Gotta tell you though, it looks a lot like my Norton that I was riding in '78. I'll see if I can find an old picture to scan, but I'm not sure which box to look in. Gotta organize that stuff some day.Rainbo TheSpeedTriple - Speed is everything "Blessed are those who can give without remembering, and take without forgetting." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GravityJunky 0 #3 February 28, 2007 Nooice!*My Inner Child is A Fucking Prick Too! *Everyones entitled to be stupid but you are abusing the priviledge *Well I'd love to stay & chat, But youre a total Bitch! {Stewie} Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jdthomas 0 #4 February 28, 2007 Mark Nice ride man, you going to let me take it down the runway right????? And per our conversation two weeks ago.. "fuck you mark Hamm" See you son bro. joewww.greenboxphotography.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freethefly 6 #5 February 28, 2007 You were riding a rigid Norton? You don't see many Nortons on hardtails. When I first set out to build myself a new bike, I was looking for a Knuckle basket case. I sold the Sportster that I had. A Chief on ship told me he had a Norton 750 Interstate basket case for $100.00. He got it from a buddy of his who was stationed in Edinburgh. The guy got hit on it and lost his leg. The frame was in pretty bad shape and not worth repairing. I scrapped the frame and sold the rest of the parts to guys in the local USNOA club. I then went looking for a rigid frame at all of the shops in Southern California. No luck. In fact, I got laughed at for the thought of putting a Norton on a rigid. No luck in finding a frame so being a welder/fabricator in the Navy I built my own frame. I was abit off on my calculations for the rake and ended up on the ground so, I had a set of tubes made by Forking by Frank (if you have been riding since the 70's, you most likely had heard of FbF. My forks are classics) . 3" over stock forks put it just right. When I finished this bike, no one was laughing. I should had taken it to L.A. and got her into Iron Horse magazine."...And once you're gone, you can't come back When you're out of the blue and into the black." Neil Young Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freethefly 6 #6 February 28, 2007 Hey Joe, I do recall the "fuck you mark hamm" comment. I reckon I'll be hearing it quite abit this year. Anyways, the bike will be coming apart again here real soon for welding and paint. I probally won't paint untill I build the garage in the next month or two. Took a loan out on the house to build the garage and will have roughly $7000.00 left over to get my drivers liscence back and to finish building the El Camino. This means new paint on the Elky and the 57 as well as a new 350 block to build another engine. This time around I'll use screw in studs on the heads. Popping a rocker stud does nasty things to an engine. I actually cried when I ventilated my last engine due to skimping on the heads. $2500.00 out the exhaust. Another $1000.00 and I could have had a set of Dart aluminum heads and roughly 700 horses. Instead I took the heads off of my 383 stroker that was in my 57 (I want a 608 on NOS for her) and sold that engine. One month later, I am engineless. Should had kept the stroker. This year is the year and I am back on the road. Fucking A diddybag!!!!!"...And once you're gone, you can't come back When you're out of the blue and into the black." Neil Young Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fozz 0 #7 February 28, 2007 Quote Dyna provides the fire. Thinking of changing to Accel. This bike will easily do 150+mph. It is THE Snortin' Norton. Before you spend a bunch of money on "pretty" parts check with this guy he knows more about "SPARK" then most www.davessmallbodyheis.com sparkman451@earthlink.net His name is Dave and he builds some amazing stuff (but takes awhile) Also before you say too much about top end cruise the Bonneville records for normally aspirated unfared (sp) twins you might be supprisedJohn Fosgate "In the end, its always best to choose the hard right over the easy wrong." LouDiamond MB 4310 www.N3Racing.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freethefly 6 #8 February 28, 2007 I checked out the link you provided. Will have to give him a call. I've never really been very happy with Dyna on my Harleys and not real happy with it on the Snorton. I need a hotter spark and a longer duration as I am dumping a hell of alot fuel to her. Another option would be the MC3 from MSD. I am aware of what they do at Bonneville. Been out there several times. Once for the Easyriders land speed record attempt. Got my name on the side of the streamliner and the certificates for being part owner of the record. Salt flats are a trip. Freaking hot. I honestly believe that I could set a record on the Snorton if I were to run her on the salt. But, she is a streeter. If I were to race it, it would be at the drags. 1/4mile, of course."...And once you're gone, you can't come back When you're out of the blue and into the black." Neil Young Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dougjumper 0 #9 February 28, 2007 You need a Toolbox with that Bad biotch. Maybe thats just for the old AMF Harleys right. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dumpster 0 #10 February 28, 2007 Rightious Ride, my man! Easy Does It Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
steveorino 7 #11 February 28, 2007 Nice ride! I broke out the Harley Fat Boy yesterday from a long winter's nap. I use to ride every day, but I've become lazy when my wife bought herself a new car and gave me her 2002 Mustang. steveOrino Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
warpedskydiver 0 #12 February 28, 2007 This reminds me to order my voltage rectifier. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freefallfreak 0 #13 February 28, 2007 Here's mine...guess what it is...had it for years now and love it. TripleF "Upon seeing the shadow of a pigeon, one must resist the urge to look up." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mayberry 0 #14 February 28, 2007 Nice!! Don Here's to friends! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
