tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15907727.post5871499224575540468..comments2023-11-10T04:17:00.492-05:00Comments on View From The Porch: I'll be in my bunk.Tamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07285540310465422476noreply@blogger.comBlogger39125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15907727.post-42474581236628507552014-08-07T23:32:20.696-04:002014-08-07T23:32:20.696-04:00Make sure it's powered by the latest in good-s...Make sure it's powered by the latest in good-smellin' boutique fuel, and we're good-to-go!<br /> <br />http://www.ma-rooned.com/2014/08/a-bacon-fueled-hog.html<br /> <br />DJ9noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15907727.post-82717220892405648322014-08-05T15:44:45.859-04:002014-08-05T15:44:45.859-04:00anon @5:57am
"Under a Darkling Sky", Jo...anon @5:57am<br /><br />"Under a Darkling Sky", John Ringo. <br /><br />Well, that's what came to MY mind. Tall, blond, gun aficionado. Close enough. Willhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00722792638246578812noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15907727.post-33637599445172452242014-08-05T13:41:01.737-04:002014-08-05T13:41:01.737-04:00Tony: Easy. Jungle Carbine, Webley & Scott aut...Tony: Easy. Jungle Carbine, Webley & Scott auto, and Fairbarn-Sykesoghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07551049745184408924noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15907727.post-77788294959967125652014-08-05T12:49:21.219-04:002014-08-05T12:49:21.219-04:00So what rifle/pistol/knife to go with Triumph/Nort...So what rifle/pistol/knife to go with Triumph/Norton on two wheel walkabout?Tonyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16639369830460933196noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15907727.post-5143114378156188312014-08-05T05:57:09.103-04:002014-08-05T05:57:09.103-04:00"I'll be in my bunk"...was that a Fi..."I'll be in my bunk"...was that a Firefly reference? If so, sweet. If not, just act like you never saw this.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15907727.post-61035225038267021852014-08-04T23:23:11.844-04:002014-08-04T23:23:11.844-04:00Ahh, here it is: the VR 880 Sprint Special.
https...Ahh, here it is: the VR 880 Sprint Special.<br /><br />https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v-NFkWZ3PCk<br /><br />IIRC this was a promo video from the days when they began to accept deposits.DaveFlahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08417508768115934945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15907727.post-27302275094233155842014-08-04T17:40:48.872-04:002014-08-04T17:40:48.872-04:00Apropos of nothing: I still have a vid of Kenny Dr... Apropos of nothing: I still have a vid of Kenny Dreer's Commando 760 (?) prototype somewhere. If buying was based on sound alone, he'd have cornered the market.DaveFlahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08417508768115934945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15907727.post-87835924446906203282014-08-04T00:02:42.792-04:002014-08-04T00:02:42.792-04:00Tam,
I didn't think YOU missed it, but no one ...Tam,<br />I didn't think YOU missed it, but no one else mentioned it, and it is a bit faint...<br /><br />BTW, should we assume you're loading Saiga 12ga mags in your bunk? :)Willhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00722792638246578812noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15907727.post-84507521334981188762014-08-03T21:10:41.941-04:002014-08-03T21:10:41.941-04:00Yowzer. Never had seen one in the wild. Just som...Yowzer. Never had seen one in the wild. Just some cycle mags back in the day. It would be hard to ride slow.Paulhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15708868713277676628noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15907727.post-47040025004620595682014-08-03T21:02:39.521-04:002014-08-03T21:02:39.521-04:00Nice ride. With that seat you'd have to have a...Nice ride. With that seat you'd have to have a cast iron butt to ride any distance. I bet it makes a noise like a horny angel. <br /><br />The mental image of Tam in bed holding her Ipad up with one hand has had me giggling all day. oghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07551049745184408924noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15907727.post-29236293377417862232014-08-03T20:29:02.877-04:002014-08-03T20:29:02.877-04:00Should be filed under "Norton hears a Hoosier...Should be filed under "Norton hears a Hoosier"Sidheshooternoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15907727.post-76529537244375872532014-08-03T18:41:58.107-04:002014-08-03T18:41:58.107-04:00Will,
You mean the Triton Logo,I was very careful...Will,<br /><br />You mean the Triton Logo,I was very careful to photograph? Thank you for pointing out to me the thing I was trying to point out to you. ;)Tamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07285540310465422476noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15907727.post-33399390630529174842014-08-03T18:33:48.789-04:002014-08-03T18:33:48.789-04:00Reminds me of a Norton I drooled over in 1972, the...Reminds me of a Norton I drooled over in 1972, then again, I am probably alive today because I could not afford to buy it then. I see Tam confirmed it is a modern replica.Terrapodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01502747070873520107noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15907727.post-54139230101831265972014-08-03T18:07:08.927-04:002014-08-03T18:07:08.927-04:00That is downright seksee, ain't it?That is downright seksee, ain't it?Gewehr98https://www.blogger.com/profile/14440119702457734221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15907727.post-12326753397000697782014-08-03T16:06:22.932-04:002014-08-03T16:06:22.932-04:00How bad? (and what *KIND* of bad?)
I mean, it l...How bad? (and what *KIND* of bad?) <br /><br />I mean, it looks like a modern motor and a retro (maybe original?) frame....<br /><br />Likely could build it in a few Saturdays, effen ya got the wallet for it. <br /><br />B https://www.blogger.com/profile/10586046436233366155noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15907727.post-75627522509954616172014-08-03T16:00:04.493-04:002014-08-03T16:00:04.493-04:00Yes, but a Vespa gets better gas mileage.
Hell, a...Yes, but a Vespa gets better gas mileage.<br /><br />Hell, and Impala probably gets better mileage. <br /><br />That thing...No. Thirty, forty years ago I woulda said yes but have grown jealous since of my clavicles and patellae.Kendal Blackhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11734488647845561002noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15907727.post-70973132063654562702014-08-03T15:33:29.468-04:002014-08-03T15:33:29.468-04:00That's a nice Triton.
Been thinking about cob...That's a nice Triton.<br /><br />Been thinking about cobbling one together, but I'm pretty sure I wouldn't make such a nice package if I fumbled through with it.GuardDuckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08622236339096746029noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15907727.post-84529302257611593122014-08-03T15:25:24.330-04:002014-08-03T15:25:24.330-04:00It must be a new Triumph engine, there's not o...It must be a new Triumph engine, there's not one drop of oil under it. I would bet that the oil lines on the front frame are pressure lines that provide cooling oil to the exhaust side of the head. <br /><br />It is very tasty. Me want! <br /><br />Al_in_OttawaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15907727.post-65521028110435281982014-08-03T15:17:49.422-04:002014-08-03T15:17:49.422-04:00Spondon frame, perhaps? They're the only name ...Spondon frame, perhaps? They're the only name I'm aware of but surely there must be others. It's a nice build, for sure. Ohlins shocks and who knows what inside the fork legs. Love the wrapped pipes. And that tank is dead-nuts sexy. <br /><br />TomTomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16777075751583788733noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15907727.post-45546965293436189522014-08-03T14:40:17.754-04:002014-08-03T14:40:17.754-04:00That is why we will easily defeat the Jihadis. Our...That is why we will easily defeat the Jihadis. Our 'girls' are tougher by far than their 'men'.<br /><br />Oh, that and the nuclear bombs....Don Mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06057058763094040058noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15907727.post-67891525669671870692014-08-03T14:15:32.635-04:002014-08-03T14:15:32.635-04:00Ed:
The Norton "Commando" engine sat at...Ed:<br /><br />The Norton "Commando" engine sat at a forward tilt. I can't remember the angle, now. That model had the "Isolastic" engine/trans sub-frame mounts that allowed it to shake separately from the rest of the bike. Worked well, when properly adjusted. '69-'76 vintage. (Very few '76 bikes were built-ugly styling, looked like a Yamaha, and none make it to the US, I believe.) <br />The prior Norton models had the engine vertical, like the Triumph engines, and were solidly mounted.Willhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00722792638246578812noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15907727.post-73161199951350773052014-08-03T14:03:06.602-04:002014-08-03T14:03:06.602-04:00If you look closely, only on the left side of the ...If you look closely, only on the left side of the tank, is the faint "Triton" logo. Frame looks like an old Featherbed style, for sure.<br /><br />Very tasty looking, but I'm not sure how well the frame would handle the stresses those tires and brakes can provide.<br /><br />At first glance, I thought it might be a Munch, due to it's heavy, dense appearance. Nicely done styling exercise. Would make a great Sunday morning ride to Alice's Restaurant on Skyline Blvd.Willhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00722792638246578812noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15907727.post-12592067923438267022014-08-03T12:43:32.508-04:002014-08-03T12:43:32.508-04:00That's a 'nice' update on the cafe rac...That's a 'nice' update on the cafe racer meme... :-) Old NFOhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16404197287935017147noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15907727.post-45828947812587279862014-08-03T12:43:32.260-04:002014-08-03T12:43:32.260-04:00motorcycle plus young person = organ donor.
Maybe...motorcycle plus young person = organ donor.<br /><br />Maybe sailing or flying would be a safer hobby.Harry Flashmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05071021900005041592noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15907727.post-59432781370655997942014-08-03T12:42:23.407-04:002014-08-03T12:42:23.407-04:00When I was Montreal in the late 70's café race...When I was Montreal in the late 70's café racers were the choice of bad boys over 'Merican Harleys.<br /><br />They would have trade you your weight in escargot for that bike.<br /><br />GerryAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com