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1974 Norton Roadster on 2040-motos

US $6600
YearYear:1974 MileageMileage:2
Location:

Oakland, California, United States

Oakland, California, United States
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Norton ROADSTER tech info

WarrantyWarranty:Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty TypeType:Sport Bike For Sale ByFor Sale By:Private Seller

Norton ROADSTER description

Up for sale 1974 Norton with a little over 2,000 original miles. I purchased the bike from the original owner after it won first place for best restored motorcycle at the 2007 Detroit Autorama in it's first showing. The first owner bought the bike new in 1976, took it home with 8.5 factory test miles on it and parked it in his collection. In 2006 he decided to ride it for the first time. He converted it from a high rider to a roadster using aluminum tank and side covers fabricated by the master Evan Wilcox and fitting a Corbin seat. The front brake was updated and Boyer ignition replaced the points. Any perished parts were replaced with OEM Norton parts if possible. MK III isolastics were installed and stainless fasteners were used in critical areas. Within a few months he became ill and passed away never having ridden it.

I was the first person to register it for road use when it arrived in California.
A Norton factory trained mechanic went thru the bike for a second time and made some changes that he recommended. He changed out the counter sprocket for a 19 verse the original 20, put in a Barnett clutch, heim head steady, Fiamm horns, roadster style headlight, new exhaust pipes and mufflers, and a covenant fork upgrade. All the original parts: bronze clutch plates, high rider headlight, turn signals, choke and cables, head steady, air box, horn, cross over pipes, mufflers,and roadster seat have never been used and will come with the bike as well as the owners manual, tool kit, a tank bag with tire tube, spark plugs, extra Boyer  ready to go and electric air pump.All parts to bring back to factory set up are here. It still has the break in instruction sticker on the speedo. I have included pictures of how it looked when purchased and photos of how it is set up currently. The bike has always been stored inside and has never even had water used to clean it. It has never been in the rain either. I wipe it down and polish it. Show it, ride it, or both. I chose to ride it on a limited basis and the rest of the time I just like to sit and stare at it.

All documentation, original bill of sale from 1976 dealer purchase, verification of history, all work orders and parts lists from both top notch mechanics will come with the bike. I have owned Norton's since 1971 but at my age it's time to  surround myself with four wheels and lots of air bags on twisty roads Bid with complete confidence. You will not find a better sorted Norton. This Norton is in pristine condition...and ready for a new owner...

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