Latest photoshoot with a vintage Norton Commando

"AcesNines" (chrisvalites) 09/05/2013 at 12:12 • Filed to: vintage, norton commando, motorcycle, twowheelsbad

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I've been shooting a lot of bikes lately, and this is the latest. 1969 Norton Commando, I believe. I have a few more, I'll up em over the next few days.

RamblinRover Luxury-Yacht > AcesNines 09/05/2013 at 12:15

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That's what a bike is supposed to look like. Upright, just enough chrome, reasonably compact frame. It boggles the mind how many makers don't get this - and that includes retro marques like HD that do this "but bigger and heavier" about 90% of the time.

Casper > AcesNines 09/05/2013 at 12:20

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I like the old Nortans. If I had room I would have a collection of old bikes. I would still commute with my Ninja, but I would ride a classic down to the local meets from time to time. New bikes are just vastly more capable of dealing with bad drivers and random road BS.... and they generally start.

Decay buys too many beaters > AcesNines 09/05/2013 at 12:41

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Man, I've been looking for one of these or a late 60's Triumph Bonneville in my price range for a long while now. (Pipe dream though is a Norton F1)

AcesNines > Casper 09/05/2013 at 12:59

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A British bike that doesn't start? Never hear of that before... ;)

It was funny because this one was leaking oil. The guy told me "That's how you know it's fine. When it stops leaking, you need to add more so it works again."

AcesNines > Decay buys too many beaters 09/05/2013 at 13:00

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What's your budget? The shop I got connected with is here: http://classicbikeexperience.com/

Casper > AcesNines 09/05/2013 at 13:09

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LOL. Classic.

AcesNines > RamblinRover Luxury-Yacht 09/05/2013 at 13:11

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I'd love to have one of these. This one in particular, out of all the ones I shot, has some of the sexiest lines. Love it.

Decay buys too many beaters > AcesNines 09/05/2013 at 13:56

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Some of those are actually pretty close to what I'd be willing to spend (especially for such clean looking examples!)

Unfortunately, I live on the other side of the country.

AcesNines > Decay buys too many beaters 09/05/2013 at 14:01

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Jack's shipped bikes to Colorado and all over before, if I remember right. Drop him a line, and tell him that Chris Valites sent him your way. If nothing else, he might be able to recommend you to something more local.

Decay buys too many beaters > AcesNines 09/05/2013 at 14:56

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I'll have to look into it, that BSA is very tempting :)

AcesNines > Decay buys too many beaters 09/05/2013 at 15:18

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If you do, I'll posterize it for you just like the bike in this thread. I've got really reasonable rates.