My Norton is taking shape

[steve murdoch]

Wrenching and riding is a great way to spend time with the kids.
The bike looks great.

[oldGSfan]

I took a nice ride up through Trabuco Canyon and stopped at Cook's Corner. Feelings took over for the people involved in the tragedy there not so long ago.

[Big Block]

Great shot. Bike looks terrific.

[Grimly]

I took a nice ride up through Trabuco Canyon and stopped at Cook's Corner. Feelings took over for the people involved in the tragedy there not so long ago.

I wondered what you were referring to and found it in the LA Times. Grim stuff.

[oldGSfan]

I wondered what you were referring to and found it in the LA Times. Grim stuff.

I didn't mean to get maudlin but I have been to this place often, it's a Harley hangout. Decent greasy grub and bands playing. Brought my son along many times. You just never know who's about to snap.

Back to bike news, it's idling well now that the engine's broken in a bit. I've still got a slight stumble at small mid-throttle openings to figure out. If I gas it, it's fine. It idles and has great power, and sounds sweet. I swapped fork oil for heavier grade and that made a big difference. It's super good, and the disc is really strong. I can chirp the front any time. It starts first or 2nd kick when cold with the Mikuni enrichener lever pushed down, then I ride it away and flip the lever up, and it's a one-kick start. It sounds great and handles well. It doesn't even leak any fluids. I am waiting for the other shoe to drop... I can't be this good of a builder, can I?

Oh, BTW Evel Knievel rode a Norton N15CS before switching to HD. He also had a Willys wagon. So i have that in common with him. No jumps for me though.

[Redman]

I took a nice ride up through Trabuco Canyon and stopped at Cook's Corner. Feelings took over for the people involved in the tragedy there not so long ago.

Really nice!
Shiney, Fine, Great Wonderfull.

Note to anybody: a search for "Trabuco Canyon Cook's Corner" will find referenced tragidity.