Norton day at sammy millers museum.

mick56 · 07-02-2016, 11:05 AM

I deleted the message and photos

The Black Knight · 07-02-2016, 12:53 PM

Nice pics, Mick!

Have a good day, mate!

mick56 · 07-02-2016, 02:22 PM

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Nice pics, Mick!

Have a good day, mate!

It pissed down with rain on the ride home across the forest mate.I had to stop at the Walhamptom arms for some shelter.

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redjay · 07-03-2016, 03:18 AM

I had a 1955 Norton Dominator and a 71 Commando when I lived in the U.K.
A mate of mine in the U.K still has a Triton. For those that don't know what a Triton is it is a Norton fitted with a Triumph engine. They were the bike to own in the 60's and 70's.

I fitted a Triumph Thunderbird engine in my 55 Dominator for a while.
That is not a true Triton by purists standards.
The engine most desirable was a Bonneville engine with 2 carbs.

The Black Knight · 07-03-2016, 03:20 AM

it looks like a very nice place to have a stop

duffy · 07-03-2016, 10:27 AM

None of those look anything like the 74' 850 Commando I had. Nice pics though Mick. Even the one with the brother. :)

redjay · 07-03-2016, 03:52 PM

My friend with the Triton came to my mums place today in Stockport, Cheshire.
I had to hold the throttle and keep it running while he put his helmet on.
Nostalgic yes, but a pain in the ar*e to ride these old bikes.
The last time I rode his Triton I had oil all over my shoes.
Give me a Japanese bike any day.

**Rasta** · 07-04-2016, 03:05 PM

Good times!!

mick56 · 07-04-2016, 03:35 PM

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Originally Posted by redjay

My friend with the Triton came to my mums place today in Stockport, Cheshire.
I had to hold the throttle and keep it running while he put his helmet on.
Nostalgic yes, but a pain in the ar*e to ride these old bikes.
The last time I rode his Triton I had oil all over my shoes.
Give me a Japanese bike any day.

I hope you used a different car hire company this time around.

redjay · 07-04-2016, 04:32 PM

I did use a different car company who tried to screw me royally.
Enterprise, we'll fu*k you up.

They tried to charge me double saying I had booked the car without any insurance.
How can you book a rental car with no insurance whatsoever ?
Anyway long story short, I got it sorted after about a week of being here and paid the original price. Never again.

mick56 · 07-04-2016, 04:58 PM

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Originally Posted by redjay

I did use a different car company who tried to screw me royally.
Enterprise, we'll fu*k you up.

They tried to charge me double saying I had booked the car without any insurance.
How can you book a rental car with no insurance whatsoever ?
Anyway long story short, I got it sorted after about a week of being here and paid the original price. Never again.

You dont seem to have much luck with UK car hire mate.Does it say northener on your passport ?

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redjay Top Contributor Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Ontario Posts: 6,978	I had a 1955 Norton Dominator and a 71 Commando when I lived in the U.K. A mate of mine in the U.K still has a Triton. For those that don't know what a Triton is it is a Norton fitted with a Triumph engine. They were the bike to own in the 60's and 70's. I fitted a Triumph Thunderbird engine in my 55 Dominator for a while. That is not a true Triton by purists standards. The engine most desirable was a Bonneville engine with 2 carbs. Last edited by redjay; 07-03-2016 at 03:21 AM.
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redjay Top Contributor Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Ontario Posts: 6,978	My friend with the Triton came to my mums place today in Stockport, Cheshire. I had to hold the throttle and keep it running while he put his helmet on. Nostalgic yes, but a pain in the ar*e to ride these old bikes. The last time I rode his Triton I had oil all over my shoes. Give me a Japanese bike any day.
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redjay Top Contributor Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Ontario Posts: 6,978	I did use a different car company who tried to screw me royally. Enterprise, we'll fu*k you up. They tried to charge me double saying I had booked the car without any insurance. How can you book a rental car with no insurance whatsoever ? Anyway long story short, I got it sorted after about a week of being here and paid the original price. Never again.
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