khansmith
New Member
Howdy:
I thought I would kick off my build thread for my 71 Norton Cafe project. I just bought a baseket case off of eBay and is beign delivered to my house as I type. I am planning on spending about 18-24 months on the build so this will probably be a slower thread than the others I have seen on here. I have had two other bike projects before this one but I would say this will be the first "bottoms up" that I have attempted. I also anticipate that the time will be split between my learning curve and work on the bike.
I bought this basket case after too many beers on eBay and figured I would just run with it. My current stage is trying to figure out a direction with the build. I searched this site but didn't see a ton of Norton builds but the other builds I have seen have provided some really cool ideas. I also wouldn't mind input from you guys on this build as I kick off this planning/concept. In fact, I would really appreciate any input you would have on this project. Here are some pictures from the eBay auction (I have more than what is pictured like trans, wiring harness, gauges, etc....don't have seat, fenders, etc):
Anyway, I'll update when I get the crate full of parts and would be stoked if we could start talking about potential directions, etc.
Thanks in advance for all your help.
Khan
I thought I would kick off my build thread for my 71 Norton Cafe project. I just bought a baseket case off of eBay and is beign delivered to my house as I type. I am planning on spending about 18-24 months on the build so this will probably be a slower thread than the others I have seen on here. I have had two other bike projects before this one but I would say this will be the first "bottoms up" that I have attempted. I also anticipate that the time will be split between my learning curve and work on the bike.
I bought this basket case after too many beers on eBay and figured I would just run with it. My current stage is trying to figure out a direction with the build. I searched this site but didn't see a ton of Norton builds but the other builds I have seen have provided some really cool ideas. I also wouldn't mind input from you guys on this build as I kick off this planning/concept. In fact, I would really appreciate any input you would have on this project. Here are some pictures from the eBay auction (I have more than what is pictured like trans, wiring harness, gauges, etc....don't have seat, fenders, etc):
Anyway, I'll update when I get the crate full of parts and would be stoked if we could start talking about potential directions, etc.
Thanks in advance for all your help.
Khan