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Road_thing
Posted on Monday, April 25, 2011 - 09:30 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)





Pro built 850 motor, less than 20 running hours since top and bottom end rebuild with new bearings, valves & guides, pistons & rings, megacycle cams, mikuni carb, boyer ignition.

Stripped to the frame, painted black on black, new battery, alloy rims (18 r 19 f), corbin seat, new battery this spring.

Clear Texas title and current registration and inspection. Located near Brenham TX.

Asking $4500. PM me if interested.

rt
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No_rice
Posted on Monday, April 25, 2011 - 12:27 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

i like that... cant buy it, but wish i could.
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Oddalloy
Posted on Monday, April 25, 2011 - 12:42 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Everytime I see a pic of an 850, makes me miss the one I had back-in-the-day that much more. I do NOT however, miss messing with the breaker points.

Where'd the rear brake drum go... can you not run a rear brake with those new alloy rims?
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Road_thing
Posted on Monday, April 25, 2011 - 05:29 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Odd:

The brake drum is on the left, all that's missing on the rear hub is that flimsy aluminum cover Norton put on there.

Here's a pic of the brake side:





rt

ps: No points on this one--Boyer ignition!

(Message edited by road_thing on April 25, 2011)
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Reepicheep
Posted on Monday, April 25, 2011 - 05:43 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Sigh. Lucky for me you aren't closer.
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Road_thing
Posted on Monday, April 25, 2011 - 07:53 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Reep: It's only 1,177.3 miles!

rt
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Phwx2
Posted on Monday, April 25, 2011 - 08:17 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

I sold my 63 bonni and went to buell. I was going to have to put about 9k in it to get it up to about what your's is. Your price is good.
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Road_thing
Posted on Tuesday, April 26, 2011 - 09:50 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Rfischer: Got your message, e-mailed response. Ping me back if you haven't received it.

rt
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Spiderman
Posted on Tuesday, April 26, 2011 - 09:55 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

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Kalali
Posted on Tuesday, April 26, 2011 - 10:50 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Beautiful bike. Just needs the (gold) Norton emblems. Out of curiosity, is the shifter on the right?
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No_rice
Posted on Tuesday, April 26, 2011 - 12:24 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

sure looks like it. seems to be linkage on the right and brake line on the left.
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Road_thing
Posted on Tuesday, April 26, 2011 - 01:35 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Yup. Right side shift, just like God intended...it's got rearsets on it now, but I have the stock Z-plates and pegs/levers if somebody wants it that way. Also have a set of proper clip-ons that look cooler'n'hell but kill my wrists and neck.

I've got a set of silver tank logos, I just need to put them on and clearcoat it some more. If it doesn't sell quick, I may go ahead and do that.

There's a British Motorcycle Owners' Association rally in New Ulm, about 15 miles down the road from me, at the end of May. If it ain't gone by then, I'll ride it down there and hang a "For Sale" sign on it.

rt
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Road_thing
Posted on Tuesday, April 26, 2011 - 01:40 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Here's a pic with the clipons, taken during construction:





I really dig the cafe racer look, but my creaky old bod needs a little more comfort these days...

rt
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Guell
Posted on Tuesday, April 26, 2011 - 02:59 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Man, do want bad. Trade ya a nice m2
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Road_thing
Posted on Tuesday, April 26, 2011 - 03:22 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Guell: Thanks, but I'm already overextended on Buells. I've got two S1's and an S2 now.

The S1's will be the next to go--can't ride 'em for more than 30 minutes without experiencing significant discomfort in my groindal area...

Anybody in the market for an S1, let me know.

rt

ps--unemployment sux big time...
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Whistler
Posted on Wednesday, April 27, 2011 - 11:38 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Might have an interest in an S1. Details? Pics?
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Road_thing
Posted on Wednesday, April 27, 2011 - 12:54 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Whistler: I'm on the road for a few days. I'll get back to you next week on the S1's.

rt
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Phwx2
Posted on Wednesday, April 27, 2011 - 07:24 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

I'd like the S1 but if I buy that the pain in the groinal area would be caused by my wife's foot.
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Kalali
Posted on Thursday, April 28, 2011 - 12:33 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

"...the pain in the groinal area would be caused by my wife's foot..."

Ditto. Otherwise this Norton would have already been on a truck on its way to New Jersey...
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Road_thing
Posted on Monday, May 02, 2011 - 06:02 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Whistler: PM'd you. Let me know if you don't receive it.

rt
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Dbahm
Posted on Monday, May 02, 2011 - 06:20 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Say it ain't so! Man, sorry you have to sell it.
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Dbahm
Posted on Monday, May 02, 2011 - 06:24 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Second picture at the Ranchito?
Hey, Email or call me when you get a chance.
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Road_thing
Posted on Wednesday, May 04, 2011 - 09:16 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Still available!
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Kiwicris
Posted on Sunday, May 08, 2011 - 07:04 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

RT, will give ya a bump . . .There's a chrome thingie sticking up outa the gear box which I doubt many Buellers will be able to I.D. . . . for those that can't,it's an early mechanical version of the start button
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Bsanorton
Posted on Sunday, May 08, 2011 - 09:23 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

LOL! This Bueller uses it almost everyday!
And the Norton compared to the Triumph and BSA is a bear to kick for those not familiar with them. Many of my bigger buddies I've had a good laugh at their expense when they have tried to kick the old girl! That Norton for sale is really nice & is a very very good price which will only climb over time. The Nortons of all the vintage bikes are really climbing in value this year! Get them while you can afford it! They are also one of the few vintage bikes that can be ridden at modern speeds. They are smooooooth and one of the original rubber mounted engines. No wonder I like my Buells so much. There is so much similiarities! good luck with your sale!

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Kalali
Posted on Monday, May 09, 2011 - 11:40 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Those bikes are simply stunning. If they're mine, they'd live in my living room under a spot light...
The decals just complete the bike in my opinion.
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Road_thing
Posted on Monday, May 09, 2011 - 12:55 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Thanks, Chris!

Rich--nice Interstate! You're right about the kicking thing, too. I could kick my old TR-6 barefooted, but the Norton takes a stout kick to turn it over. Not sure why, maybe the non-unit construction has something to do with it, or maybe it's just geared differently.

Kalali--if you buy mine, I'll throw in a set of decals...

rt
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Mreicher
Posted on Tuesday, May 10, 2011 - 06:22 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

PM sent
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Cterry66
Posted on Tuesday, May 10, 2011 - 08:59 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

I sent you a PM please reply ASAP
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Trojan
Posted on Wednesday, May 11, 2011 - 10:14 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Nice bike and a great price. It would cost a LOT more than that in the UK so you may want to think about advertising it over here in Classic Bike Magazine or even ebay.

For that price it would be worth shipping and still be cheaper than some I have seen here in England for sale!
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Road_thing
Posted on Wednesday, May 11, 2011 - 10:52 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

This one is sold, I have a deposit in hand.

Thanks, Mike!

rt
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No_rice
Posted on Wednesday, May 11, 2011 - 11:35 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Hope it went to a good home. Now I can quit drooling and trying to justify a tenth bike... lol
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Mreicher
Posted on Wednesday, May 11, 2011 - 12:13 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

No problem Tom, looking forward to getting it up here in Montana to cruise the mountain roads.
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