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John Player Norton Commando

part 2

 

The John Player Norton was a race bike that competed in the TT races in the Isle of Man with sponsorship by the tobacco company John Player.

 

I feel a certain connection with this bike as my Dad probably smoked enough Players untipped to keep the race team going single handedly.

 

If you just happen to have a plain old Commando hanging around and fancy building a café racer / race replica, you could always try this company:-

 

www.airtech-streamlining.com/vintage/NortonJPS.htm

 

Whilst it looks quite cool I think the classic looks of an original Roadster (in red!) are too good to cover up

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Uploaded on June 21, 2011
Taken on June 19, 2011