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rbaisa · 06-08-2007, 04:02 PM

I have a high res pick of that bike from a show in chicago. It is on my site. You can really see the details. Its the first pick. Link

Danny F. · 09-24-2007, 02:33 PM

Another chop... check out the 205 -14" radial on back...

Danny F. · 09-24-2007, 02:35 PM

And HD diamond style primary cover...

kbg · 09-24-2007, 05:50 PM

Not really chops but a couple i had in basicly stock frames

NorBSATriGuzzi · 09-25-2007, 04:19 PM

Cafe Cafe is the way to go...here are my 2:

Jive Ass'd Turkey · 09-25-2007, 05:01 PM

Damn that green bike is killer!

big steve-o · 09-25-2007, 09:32 PM

Nortons are pretty much rockin the shit in my opinion. I rarely see them around, I'm always stoked when I see someone with one. Stock or otherwise. If you cafe the thing, it'll be cool, but you said the frame was fucked up anyway? Might as well chop it. Then you'll probably be the only guy at your local watering hole riding a Norton chop. Kick ass. Can't go wrong, either way.

Flat Ernie · 09-25-2007, 11:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Danny F.

This chop is/was from a JJ member...can't remember who...

Snortin' Norton??

I've got a Norton basket that's getting hardtailed & minimzed (I won't try to label it chopper/bobber/whatever) - need to get a few other projects done & start working on it - here's a crappy pic of pseduo-mockup

Zonker · 09-26-2007, 07:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Danny F.

This chop is/was from a JJ member...can't remember who...

That one was by a cat who went by the name of Snortin Norton, I did the powdercoat for it. I think it kicks ass. Lost track of the guy its been a couple of years

RonM · 09-26-2007, 07:50 PM

Chop a Harley,Nortons just handle too good to mess with the frame or rake

itusedtobeaboutchoppers · 09-26-2007, 08:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RonM

Chop a Harley,Nortons just handle too good to mess with the frame or rake

Chop...Cut....rigid.....rake.... Its just the right thing to do...

M.O.Ther · 09-26-2007, 09:23 PM

Surprised not to see this one here. Mike D's. I really admire this guy's work.

1 bad tri · 09-26-2007, 10:38 PM

cafe the thing, if the frame is not salvagable then the sky is the limit.I have a 63" atlas with the featherbed frame that I would like to cafe out one day. Best riding old bike I've ever rode. I like this thread !! Later Rob

Snorton' · 01-23-2008, 02:28 PM

This is my baby. I built her in 1983 while stationed onboard the USS Okinawa LPH3 in San Diego. I sold my sportster and bought a wrecked Interstate from one of the Chiefs on ship for $100.00. The frame was tweaked but the frontend was good and so was the motor. I did have the engine rebuilt by Sonny Angel in National City. I searched for a rigid frame to put the engine on but couldn't find one anywhere. Being that I was a welder on ship and having all the material needed, I built my own. I was 3" off on the rake and did have to send off to Forking by Frank for tubes 3" over stock. She sat perfect after that. Since that time I sold it twice but, got her back twice and will never let her go again. In 2000, I had the old 750 stroked to a 1000, Dyna ignition, Andrews shaved gears, Amal Mk1 42mm carbs, 3" belt primary, custom milled cam, custom milled crank, lots of head work. Just this year, new paint (the guy I sold it to last painted it yellow. She's now Back in Black), working on making a set of pipes (what is shown in the pic are the mock-ups). She'll be up and screaming again in the spring. This Norton rocks and I've had her up near 150mph. Love my Snorton'!

Snorton' · 01-23-2008, 02:38 PM

Hmmm, the pics didn't show in my post. Trying this one more time. Hope they show.

sweatmachine · 01-23-2008, 04:29 PM

wow Snorton', I bet that thing will haul ass. more pics!

eric123 · 01-23-2008, 04:34 PM

My asshole neighbor has had a Norton sitting outside next to the garage for three years now...they won't sell it either

Coco · 01-23-2008, 04:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Damn Dman

Check out this one!

Old thread!

I really like this one. I am a proud Norton Commando owner and I see no reason not to chop one. It's not like they are rare or anything so do it.

Apehanger Hank · 01-23-2008, 05:35 PM

I have a friend with a rigid framed Atlas in his garage. I don't expect to ever see it finished or running. It has been sitting in the same spot since 1971.
Hank

saltybirddog · 01-23-2008, 07:31 PM

Check out Colorado Norton Works they have some sweet bikes and a great cafeNorton Commando Custom Built Motorcycles & Norton Motorcycle Parts - Colorado

06-08-2007, 04:02 PM	#21
rbaisa Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Homewood, Il Posts: 104	Re: norton chopper?? I have a high res pick of that bike from a show in chicago. It is on my site. You can really see the details. Its the first pick. Link __________________ How can having a mullet be wrong when it feels so right?

09-24-2007, 02:33 PM	#22
Danny F. Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Belgium (Europe) Posts: 5,160	Re: norton chopper?? Another chop... check out the 205 -14" radial on back...

09-24-2007, 02:35 PM	#23
Danny F. Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Belgium (Europe) Posts: 5,160	Re: norton chopper?? And HD diamond style primary cover...

09-24-2007, 05:50 PM	#24
kbg Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: oz Posts: 621	Re: norton chopper?? Not really chops but a couple i had in basicly stock frames

09-25-2007, 04:19 PM	#25
NorBSATriGuzzi Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Des Moines, IA Posts: 41	Re: norton chopper?? Cafe Cafe is the way to go...here are my 2:

09-25-2007, 05:01 PM	#26
Jive Ass'd Turkey Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: All over the west coast Posts: 215	Re: norton chopper?? Damn that green bike is killer!

09-25-2007, 09:32 PM	#27
big steve-o Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: San Antonio, Tejas Posts: 303	Re: norton chopper?? Nortons are pretty much rockin the shit in my opinion. I rarely see them around, I'm always stoked when I see someone with one. Stock or otherwise. If you cafe the thing, it'll be cool, but you said the frame was fucked up anyway? Might as well chop it. Then you'll probably be the only guy at your local watering hole riding a Norton chop. Kick ass. Can't go wrong, either way. __________________ Yeah, well, sometimes nothin' can be a real cool hand.

09-26-2007, 07:50 PM	#30
RonM Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Philadelphia Posts: 216	Re: norton chopper?? Chop a Harley,Nortons just handle too good to mess with the frame or rake

09-26-2007, 09:23 PM	#32
M.O.Ther Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Toledo, OH Posts: 1,410	Re: norton chopper?? Surprised not to see this one here. Mike D's. I really admire this guy's work. __________________ If some is good, then more is better, and too much is just about right.

09-26-2007, 10:38 PM	#33
1 bad tri Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: omaha Posts: 40	Re: norton chopper?? cafe the thing, if the frame is not salvagable then the sky is the limit.I have a 63" atlas with the featherbed frame that I would like to cafe out one day. Best riding old bike I've ever rode. I like this thread !! Later Rob

01-23-2008, 02:28 PM	#34
Snorton' Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: mount vernon,mo Posts: 2	Re: norton chopper?? This is my baby. I built her in 1983 while stationed onboard the USS Okinawa LPH3 in San Diego. I sold my sportster and bought a wrecked Interstate from one of the Chiefs on ship for $100.00. The frame was tweaked but the frontend was good and so was the motor. I did have the engine rebuilt by Sonny Angel in National City. I searched for a rigid frame to put the engine on but couldn't find one anywhere. Being that I was a welder on ship and having all the material needed, I built my own. I was 3" off on the rake and did have to send off to Forking by Frank for tubes 3" over stock. She sat perfect after that. Since that time I sold it twice but, got her back twice and will never let her go again. In 2000, I had the old 750 stroked to a 1000, Dyna ignition, Andrews shaved gears, Amal Mk1 42mm carbs, 3" belt primary, custom milled cam, custom milled crank, lots of head work. Just this year, new paint (the guy I sold it to last painted it yellow. She's now Back in Black), working on making a set of pipes (what is shown in the pic are the mock-ups). She'll be up and screaming again in the spring. This Norton rocks and I've had her up near 150mph. Love my Snorton'!

01-23-2008, 02:38 PM	#35
Snorton' Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: mount vernon,mo Posts: 2	Re: norton chopper?? Hmmm, the pics didn't show in my post. Trying this one more time. Hope they show. Attached Thumbnails

01-23-2008, 04:29 PM	#36
sweatmachine Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 1,141	Re: norton chopper?? wow Snorton', I bet that thing will haul ass. more pics!

01-23-2008, 04:34 PM	#37
eric123 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Kuna Idaho Posts: 376	Re: norton chopper?? My asshole neighbor has had a Norton sitting outside next to the garage for three years now...they won't sell it either

01-23-2008, 05:35 PM	#39
Apehanger Hank Senior Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Little Rock, Arkansas Posts: 686	Re: norton chopper?? I have a friend with a rigid framed Atlas in his garage. I don't expect to ever see it finished or running. It has been sitting in the same spot since 1971. Hank __________________ The opinions of this person are sought after by rock stars and mental patients all over the world!

01-23-2008, 07:31 PM	#40
saltybirddog Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: South Fla. Posts: 47	Re: norton chopper?? Check out Colorado Norton Works they have some sweet bikes and a great cafeNorton Commando Custom Built Motorcycles & Norton Motorcycle Parts - Colorado

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