A build has to start somewhere... [View all]

So I thought I'd start with fresh paint...

This bike started out as a "hybrid High-rider"....






The frame etc. are from a 1974 850cc High-Rider. At some point in its life the original 850cc motor self-destructed and the previous owner ordered a 1971 750cc "crate motor" from Sonny Angel motors in Universal City, Ca. I can't verify that but the engine and frame numbers don't match so I thought I'd just have some fun with this one.

My aim is to build a custom Norton Roadster, going all out with modern cons....LED lighting where possible, electronic ignition, corbin seat,etc.


I've gone with Jaguar British Racing Green Metallic for the tank and side-panels. Left off the 750/850 cc on the side panels because the bike is a bit of both. The frame, swing arm and other assorted bits and pieces are all Jaguar British Racing Green (non-metallic). They all look black at first glance but are very easy on the eye under sunlight. I'll post pictures of those later this week.

I'm open to comments and suggestions so feel free to chime in, flame etc...



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I have some Dunstall pipes on a 75 MK III I might swap and put the peashooters on the MK III.





I've never done a project like this before but I really think it will be fun. It's mechanical art really...