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Title: Gathering of Nortons 2016, April 17th, 2016, Washington Cross, PA
Post by: jas67 on April 16, 2016, 07:48:41 AM
http://www.dvnr.org/gathering/2016_23rd_flyer.pdf (http://www.dvnr.org/gathering/2016_23rd_flyer.pdf)

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All are welcome to this celebration of the unapproachable Norton motorcycle. Pre-1983 vintage bike parking area and prestigious Norton row. All makes of motorcycles welcome.

Though it is a Norton Gathering, all vintage bikes are welcome, and they indeed to draw quite a number of them.

Anyone here going?

My dual sport riding plans for today got crushed by a dead battery, so, I'm going to do my chores today, and ride the V7 Special out to this tomorrow.

I was thinking about riding the R75/5 so I can park in the vintage bike parking, but, I've got a brand new set of Ikon shocks for the V7S, so, it will be way more comfortable, as the shocks currently on the R75/5 are worse than the stock V7 shocks, and it is a 2 1/2 hour ride each way.   Plus, with a low of 35 tonight, I might want heated gear in the morning, which the old /5 with its stock alternator doesn't have the juice to power.

So, in any case, if anyone coming from Central PA, or other points west wants to meet up and ride out together let me know.    Also, let me know if you'll be there, and I'll look for you.
Title: Re: Gathering of Nortons 2016, April 17th, 2016, Washington Cross, PA
Post by: tazio on April 16, 2016, 08:49:11 AM
Please post pics if you go!
How I have never owned any example of this cool as hell brand escapes me.  :violent1:
Title: Re: Gathering of Nortons 2016, April 17th, 2016, Washington Cross, PA
Post by: sdcr on April 16, 2016, 10:12:20 AM

How I have never owned any example of this cool as hell brand escapes me.  :violent1:

Although there will be many Nortons and other Brit bikes, Triumphs, BSA , Greeves and a Vincent  or three, you will also see a wide array of rare and obscure Euro machines as well, like Morini's, DKW, Ducatis and Guzzi's. 

Probably more Guzzi's along the Delaware river, than at some Rallies!   :smiley:

John

1983 Moto Guzzi Le Mans III
Title: Re: Gathering of Nortons 2016, April 17th, 2016, Washington Cross, PA
Post by: Gino on April 16, 2016, 02:33:38 PM
I have Nortons as well as Guzzi's, Guzzi's are just well sorted Nortons! A survey in our branch of the Norton club a few years ago revealed around 3/4 of the guys had Guzzi's as well
A pic of my wife's commando from last year
(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-t2_LA8BKR8s/VfW6YenSmSI/AAAAAAAAIYs/F93MynQEVKE/s1600/a1.JPG)
Title: Re: Gathering of Nortons 2016, April 17th, 2016, Washington Cross, PA
Post by: slopokes on April 16, 2016, 04:26:58 PM
the northeast jersey/nyc club will be there in force---- all 3----- :boozing:
Title: Re: Gathering of Nortons 2016, April 17th, 2016, Washington Cross, PA
Post by: jas67 on April 16, 2016, 08:36:32 PM
the northeast jersey/nyc club will be there in force---- all 3----- :boozing:

I'll look for you.     I'm riding my black & orange V7 Special.
Title: Re: Gathering of Nortons 2016, April 17th, 2016, Washington Cross, PA
Post by: tazio on April 16, 2016, 09:15:00 PM
A pic of my wife's commando from last year
(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-t2_LA8BKR8s/VfW6YenSmSI/AAAAAAAAIYs/F93MynQEVKE/s1600/a1.JPG)
:drool:
Title: Re: Gathering of Nortons 2016, April 17th, 2016, Washington Cross, PA
Post by: drums4money on April 16, 2016, 09:15:17 PM
Get there early - bikes start rolling out before 11.
The guys bringing the best ones don't dilly-dally.
Been the last few years, but can't make it tomorrow.

(http://i168.photobucket.com/albums/u171/ssasser/IMG_0654_zps54198d57.jpg)
Title: Re: Gathering of Nortons 2016, April 17th, 2016, Washington Cross, PA
Post by: Perazzimx14 on April 17, 2016, 06:37:50 AM

Probably more Guzzi's along the Delaware river, than at some Rallies!   :smiley:


Heck I have more Guzzi's in my garage than at some rallies and most dealers :thumb:
Title: Re: Gathering of Nortons 2016, April 17th, 2016, Washington Cross, PA
Post by: blackcat on April 17, 2016, 08:11:02 PM
Beautiful day and quite a large crowd.
Title: Re: Gathering of Nortons 2016, April 17th, 2016, Washington Cross, PA
Post by: jas67 on April 18, 2016, 05:24:40 PM
Beautiful day and quite a large crowd.

 :1:    I'll post pictures later tonight.

There were many Guzzis in attendance (that I saw anyway), include:

V7 Sport (black)
Green 1000S
850 Le Mans in 750S colors (it had Le Mans badges anyway, not sure it was really a Le Mans)
V11 Copa Italia
V7 Special (mine)
(2) V7 Racer, one with Record Fairing
(4) Grisos
(1) Loop, not sure which
G5 w/ Le Mans / V7 Sport type fuel tank
A few Tonti Californias.


Title: Re: Gathering of Nortons 2016, April 17th, 2016, Washington Cross, PA
Post by: jas67 on April 18, 2016, 07:39:14 PM
Obligatory Norton Pictures:
(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1679/25891087343_a0c50295c8_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/FrUAeD)IMG_9002 (https://flic.kr/p/FrUAeD) by jay_snyder67 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/97354518@N02/), on Flickr
(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1617/26493862145_80496ff8c0_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/GnaYbD)IMG_9044 (https://flic.kr/p/GnaYbD) by jay_snyder67 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/97354518@N02/), on Flickr
(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1482/25891046553_6e1827206a_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/FrUo7n)IMG_9043 (https://flic.kr/p/FrUo7n) by jay_snyder67 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/97354518@N02/), on Flickr
(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1514/26401556312_d013782927_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Ge1SSL)IMG_9047 (https://flic.kr/p/Ge1SSL) by jay_snyder67 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/97354518@N02/), on Flickr
(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1503/26221019280_98a5534f36_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/FX4zvj)IMG_9045 (https://flic.kr/p/FX4zvj) by jay_snyder67 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/97354518@N02/), on Flickr


Now, on with the Italians  :evil:
(mine, of course)
(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1708/25891116683_7d76168162_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/FrUJXv)IMG_8971 (https://flic.kr/p/FrUJXv) by jay_snyder67 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/97354518@N02/), on Flickr

V7R + Griso:
(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1501/26493851105_fe1708d05c_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/GnaUUi)IMG_9054 (https://flic.kr/p/GnaUUi) by jay_snyder67 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/97354518@N02/), on Flickr
Pair of Grisos:
(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1615/25891115423_154f90ecc4_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/FrUJzM)IMG_8972 (https://flic.kr/p/FrUJzM) by jay_snyder67 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/97354518@N02/), on Flickr
Another Griso + Cali:
(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1517/25891104933_b5021298c5_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/FrUFsV)IMG_8982 (https://flic.kr/p/FrUFsV) by jay_snyder67 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/97354518@N02/), on Flickr

V7 Record (not mine, I rode the V7 Special, above):
(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1526/26493841815_582d2f3956_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/GnaS98)IMG_9063 (https://flic.kr/p/GnaS98) by jay_snyder67 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/97354518@N02/), on Flickr

V7 Stornello and Street Twin, courtesy of Eurosports of Coopersburg, PA
(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1699/26401624122_4059c08f59_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Ge2e2U)IMG_8977 (https://flic.kr/p/Ge2e2U) by jay_snyder67 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/97354518@N02/), on Flickr

850 Le Mans ?
(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1551/26221083970_d62cb83141_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/FX4UJE)IMG_8978 (https://flic.kr/p/FX4UJE) by jay_snyder67 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/97354518@N02/), on Flickr

1000S !!
(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1701/26493885835_27315537c3_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Gnb6e6)IMG_9021 (https://flic.kr/p/Gnb6e6) by jay_snyder67 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/97354518@N02/), on Flickr

V7 Sport  !!!
(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1698/26401610162_a23858d2c8_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Ge29Td)IMG_8992 (https://flic.kr/p/Ge29Td) by jay_snyder67 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/97354518@N02/), on Flickr

Copa Italia  :drool:
(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1496/25889019064_451b8ff671_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/FrHZpE)IMG_8995 (https://flic.kr/p/FrHZpE) by jay_snyder67 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/97354518@N02/), on Flickr

G5 Custom:
(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1685/25889033084_240ff105d7_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/FrJ4zo)IMG_8980 (https://flic.kr/p/FrJ4zo) by jay_snyder67 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/97354518@N02/), on Flickr

Morini!
(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1588/26427792921_aa3dbeb1f8_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Ggkm76)IMG_8994 (https://flic.kr
/p/Ggkm76) by jay_snyder67 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/97354518@N02/), on Flickr

Ducati 900 Super Sport Bevel  :drool: :drool:
(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1522/25891103813_a8994468f6_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/FrUF8B)IMG_8983 (https://flic.kr/p/FrUF8B) by jay_snyder67 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/97354518@N02/), on Flickr
(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1678/26401615912_5a5c6ce907_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Ge2bAm)IMG_8986 (https://flic.kr/p/Ge2bAm) by jay_snyder67 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/97354518@N02/), on Flickr

Ducati 750 F1
(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1667/25889004524_7718145cee_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/FrHV5Y)IMG_9012 (https://flic.kr/p/FrHV5Y) by jay_snyder67 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/97354518@N02/), on Flickr

That's it for now, I'll post more a little later....
Title: Re: Gathering of Nortons 2016, April 17th, 2016, Washington Cross, PA
Post by: blackcat on April 19, 2016, 05:52:15 AM
Quote from: jas67
850 Le Mans in 750S colors (it had Le Mans badges anyway, not sure it was really a Le Mans)


That was my CX. I hung around your bike for awhile, but you were obviously walking around taking pictures.

I did meet a guy who was part of the Norton crew that recently purchased the white SPIII in Arizona.
Title: Re: Gathering of Nortons 2016, April 17th, 2016, Washington Cross, PA
Post by: Cam3512 on April 19, 2016, 06:27:16 AM
That was my CX. I hung around your bike for awhile, but you were obviously walking around taking pictures.

I did meet a guy who was part of the Norton crew that recently purchased the white SPIII in Arizona.

That would have been Bill Dudley.  He's a semi-regular at our get togethers. 
Title: Re: Gathering of Nortons 2016, April 17th, 2016, Washington Cross, PA
Post by: Kev m on April 19, 2016, 06:55:59 AM
I feel like I saw all those photos in my text messages some 36 hours ago... :boozing:
Title: Re: Gathering of Nortons 2016, April 17th, 2016, Washington Cross, PA
Post by: jas67 on April 19, 2016, 11:35:14 AM
Some nice airheads:
(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1676/26493855965_82a661f310_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/GnaWm6)IMG_9050 (https://flic.kr/p/GnaWm6) by jay_snyder67 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/97354518@N02/), on Flickr
(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1634/25891121753_1de925702d_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/FrULsV)IMG_8966 (https://flic.kr/p/FrULsV) by jay_snyder67 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/97354518@N02/), on Flickr
(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1697/26493894375_1d474150cc_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Gnb8Lk)IMG_9013 (https://flic.kr/p/Gnb8Lk) by jay_snyder67 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/97354518@N02/), on Flickr
(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1454/26467966946_cd39bcc069_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/GjTfrG)IMG_9014 (https://flic.kr/p/GjTfrG) by jay_snyder67 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/97354518@N02/), on Flickr
(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1636/25889005574_301bea0d94_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/FrHVp5)IMG_9011 (https://flic.kr/p/FrHVp5) by jay_snyder67 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/97354518@N02/), on Flickr
(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1597/26221095520_72c8c8b695_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/FX4YaN)IMG_8967 (https://flic.kr/p/FX4YaN) by jay_snyder67 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/97354518@N02/), on Flickr
(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1543/26427824381_bd37152cac_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Ggkvsv)IMG_8964 (https://flic.kr/p/Ggkvsv) by jay_snyder67 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/97354518@N02/), on Flickr
(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1462/25888922364_683d0d933c_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/FrHuEq)IMG_9094 (https://flic.kr/p/FrHuEq) by jay_snyder67 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/97354518@N02/), on Flickr

Sunbeam:
(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1563/26493873345_eb5a56072a_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Gnb2vK)IMG_9034 (https://flic.kr/p/Gnb2vK) by jay_snyder67 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/97354518@N02/), on Flickr
(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1563/26493873345_eb5a56072a_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Gnb2vK)IMG_9034 (https://flic.kr/p/Gnb2vK) by jay_snyder67 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/97354518@N02/), on Flickr


Title: Re: Gathering of Nortons 2016, April 17th, 2016, Washington Cross, PA
Post by: jas67 on April 19, 2016, 11:37:13 AM
Martin's Cycles brought a Motus to show off:
(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1497/25888931674_2e78438549_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/FrHxqW)IMG_9082 (https://flic.kr/p/FrHxqW) by jay_snyder67 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/97354518@N02/), on Flickr

Guy riding it was of course full of praise.  "Sport-touring bike with Chevy Small Block power!"
Title: Re: Gathering of Nortons 2016, April 17th, 2016, Washington Cross, PA
Post by: jas67 on April 19, 2016, 11:46:23 AM
And for the Japanese 2-smoker fans:
(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1691/25891001443_3e669e1e2b_b.jpg)][url=https://flic.kr/p/FrU9GB](https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1691/25891001443_3e669e1e2b_b.jpg) (http://[url=https://flic.kr/p/FrU9GB)IMG_9086 (https://flic.kr/p/FrU9GB) by jay_snyder67 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/97354518@N02/), on Flickr[/url]

(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1588/25891013963_4f341a5d29_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/FrUdqt)IMG_9074 (https://flic.kr/p/FrUdqt) by jay_snyder67 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/97354518@N02/), on Flickr
(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1586/26493831805_74212e013d_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/GnaPax)IMG_9073 (https://flic.kr/p/GnaPax) by jay_snyder67 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/97354518@N02/), on Flickr

There were at least THREE Suzuki RG500 Gammas:
(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1673/25891082053_77afd02cb1_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/FrUyEr)IMG_9008 (https://flic.kr/p/FrUyEr) by jay_snyder67 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/97354518@N02/), on Flickr

Including this Walter Wolf Replica:
(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1599/26427770611_abda665d02_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Ggketr)IMG_9018 (https://flic.kr/p/Ggketr) by jay_snyder67 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/97354518@N02/), on Flickr

(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1589/26467917366_dc1694830e_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/GjSZGS)IMG_9061 (https://flic.kr/p/GjSZGS) by jay_snyder67 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/97354518@N02/), on Flickr

Honda NS400R + VF1000R
(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1714/25891075323_4f67afb7e7_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/FrUwEp)IMG_9015 (https://flic.kr/p/FrUwEp) by jay_snyder67 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/97354518@N02/), on Flickr

Other cool Japanese bikes:

Honda VFR400R, Japanese Domestic Market (grey market), sometimes I miss mine:
(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1694/26427706301_59364ba6a8_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/GgjUmD)IMG_9080 (https://flic.kr/p/GgjUmD) by jay_snyder67 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/97354518@N02/), on Flickr
(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1528/25891006603_467003b294_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/FrUbez)IMG_9081 (https://flic.kr/p/FrUbez) by jay_snyder67 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/97354518@N02/), on Flickr

1986 Honda VF1000R
(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1600/26467964586_17ba5eccbc_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/GjTeK1)IMG_9016 (https://flic.kr/p/GjTeK1) by jay_snyder67 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/97354518@N02/), on Flickr

CHP Kawasaki Police 1000
(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1652/26427819741_053c107680_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Ggku5v)IMG_8968 (https://flic.kr/p/Ggku5v) by jay_snyder67 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/97354518@N02/), on Flickr
(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1631/26427818621_f4e12bac18_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/GgktKc)IMG_8969 (https://flic.kr/p/GgktKc) by jay_snyder67 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/97354518@N02/), on Flickr

Honda CBX (yes, that is a six cylinder):
(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1686/26493886915_bfafa8bac5_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Gnb6xH)IMG_9020 (https://flic.kr/p/Gnb6xH) by jay_snyder67 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/97354518@N02/), on Flickr
Title: Re: Gathering of Nortons 2016, April 17th, 2016, Washington Cross, PA
Post by: Travman on April 19, 2016, 01:37:00 PM
Jay - Looks like a great show.  I know you had really good riding weather.  Thanks for sharing the pictures.

I'm surprised you don't have a Norton by now.  You have tried just about everything else. 
Title: Re: Gathering of Nortons 2016, April 17th, 2016, Washington Cross, PA
Post by: jas67 on April 19, 2016, 05:16:17 PM
Jay - Looks like a great show.  I know you had really good riding weather.  Thanks for sharing the pictures.

I'm surprised you don't have a Norton by now.  You have tried just about everything else.

LOL!    I haven't had any Brit bikes yet.    I'd have to say if I was to buy one, it'd have to be the new Thruxton R!

But, who knows what I might end up buying.    For now though, I'm still in a sell mode, and not looking to buy anything for a while.
Title: Re: Gathering of Nortons 2016, April 17th, 2016, Washington Cross, PA
Post by: Travman on April 24, 2016, 03:49:02 PM
LOL!    I haven't had any Brit bikes yet.    I'd have to say if I was to buy one, it'd have to be the new Thruxton R!

But, who knows what I might end up buying.    For now though, I'm still in a sell mode, and not looking to buy anything for a while.
I've been selling too.  I'm suddenly down to 2 from a high of six bikes. I'll be ready when another dream bike comes along.
Title: Re: Gathering of Nortons 2016, April 17th, 2016, Washington Cross, PA
Post by: jas67 on April 27, 2016, 05:35:33 AM
I've been selling too.  I'm suddenly down to 2 from a high of six bikes. I'll be ready when another dream bike comes along.

Here you go: Thruxton R.
(http://cdn.silodrome.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/Triumph-Thruxton-R-1.jpg)
Title: Re: Gathering of Nortons 2016, April 17th, 2016, Washington Cross, PA
Post by: Antietam Classic Cycle on April 27, 2016, 08:50:14 AM
I've been selling too.  I'm suddenly down to 2 from a high of six bikes. I'll be ready when another dream bike comes along.

A nice '78 Le Mans 850?  :wink: