1972 Norton Commando

FastDoc · 06-05-2014, 12:29 PM

I also agree in terms of reliability the vintage Brit bikes have nothing on a new China bike. PLUS the CB is very inexpensive to maintian and repair, and parts are only a few clicks on eBay away.

On the other hand, these Brit bikes in question are 40-50 years old at this point. In their day (pre Japanese 'invasion') they were state of the art and the cat's arse, as it were. Compared to American iron of that vintage, the Nortons et al were veritable superbikes.

06-05-2014, 12:29 PM	#1
FastDoc Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southeastern Washington desert Posts: 14,761	I also agree in terms of reliability the vintage Brit bikes have nothing on a new China bike. PLUS the CB is very inexpensive to maintian and repair, and parts are only a few clicks on eBay away. On the other hand, these Brit bikes in question are 40-50 years old at this point. In their day (pre Japanese 'invasion') they were state of the art and the cat's arse, as it were. Compared to American iron of that vintage, the Nortons et al were veritable superbikes. __________________ Happy to serve.
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