One of the nicest riding videos I have seen. A Beautiful motorcycle, lovely roads, and well shot with great sound. Plus, and to me this is huge...you ride like you belong on a bike in a world where so many who shoot riding videos don't. Really engaging. Thank you!
@TheMightyGarage
3 жыл бұрын
Many thanks Gani! I really appreciate your nice comments. Best wishes, Mike
@richardzempel5794
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for ride down memory lane. Mine was a '74 bought for $1500 new in 1975 from Donelson Cycles in St. Louis, MO. I was living in Edwardsville, IL and all the HD and Kawasaki riders wanted to race me and I obliged by smoking all of them, until Butch Pace brought out the nitro burning wheely-bar pro drag bikes. I lived down the street from his popular dealership and race shop, and he actually stopped by my house and asked me to please stop telling his customers my bike was a 650. It was bad for Kawasaki 900 and 1000 morale to get beat by a skinny British twin. I've owned many great bikes over the years, but that '74 kicker Norton was one of my favorites. Thanks again.
@TheMightyGarage
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks a lot Richard for sharing your great story. Best wishes, Mike
@soidog5
2 жыл бұрын
Nice video - love the Commando sound; I had one briefly some years ago and it has since gone on to a friend who takes loving care of it and rides it quite often - unfortunately, I live in a part of the country where the highways are all Harley-cruiser type boring roads - if I could ride country lanes again I'd have a nice road bike tomorrow.
@michaelhayman2549
2 жыл бұрын
Awesome video mate, I spent much of my youth on Norton’s. I haven’t been on one for awhile but the memories are indelible etched in my memory banks. Thanks for uploading mate.🏍
@TheMightyGarage
2 жыл бұрын
Hi Michael, it's my pleasure. Thank you very much for your note. I really appreciate it. Best wishes, Mike
@stephenhunt995
5 жыл бұрын
Thank you, brought back some great memories. Really wonderful bike the Norton Commando. I had a Fastback and then a Roadster, both 750cc. Neither ever let me down and super smooth with the isolastic frame. The Fastback was very quick indeed with 2S camshaft. Wish I had them now, I've owned many bikes since, but they were definitely the best machines I've ever owned. Nortons are too expensive for me to buy now sadly. Maybe one day.
@TheMightyGarage
5 жыл бұрын
Stephen Hunt Hi Stephen, many thanks for sharing. Glad you enjoyed the ride! Best wishes, Mike
@jamestonguet1737
4 жыл бұрын
Great clip, really captures the essence of why we ride
@TheMightyGarage
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks a lot James. Best wishes, Mike
@martiniv8924
3 жыл бұрын
If I was blindfolded, and was asked what engine that was , I’d know 😎👌🏻
@rscaryrsc
7 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the ride Mike. It was a beautiful day and a beautiful bike.
@bobcohoon9615
2 жыл бұрын
Best ride video I've seen, very good. Glad that a fish eye kind of lens wasn't used
@TheMightyGarage
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you Bob. Glad you liked it! Cheers, Mike
@jimdekorne3724
5 жыл бұрын
One of my favorite bikes, love riding in the fall, only down side wet roads and leaves
@TheMightyGarage
5 жыл бұрын
Totally agree Jim. Unfortunately the rain is coming back to Oregon this week so it might be a while until the next ride. Best wishes, Mike
@michaelhayman2549
2 жыл бұрын
Spring is better everything is drying out, before it gets too hot and you start getting oil leaks. Speaking from Perth OZ.🇦🇺
@stancoleshill8925
5 жыл бұрын
This might help to get me through this winter up here in Toronto. My 1970 Norton 750 doesn't like to start under 40 degrees F. You wouldn't want to go too fast at those temperatures anyway but I have done it with this Norton in downtown T.O. about 44 years ago around Cristie Pits. It was 32 F and light snow, very much like today. Stay under 30 m.p.h. and it's not too bad if you stop once in a while and "cup" the cylinders with your gloves.
@TheMightyGarage
5 жыл бұрын
Brr, that is ccccoolddd! It's getting cooler here in Oregon now Stan, but nothing like that! Stay warm! Best wishes, Mike
@utebecker1552
2 жыл бұрын
So, nice.....
@coote62
7 жыл бұрын
Great scenery, I think the Autumn is one of my favorite times for riding.
@peterwilliamson4296
5 жыл бұрын
Fine piece of video. Great Norton sound.
@TheMightyGarage
5 жыл бұрын
Thanks very much Peter, best wishes, Mike
@motneyhill7375
4 жыл бұрын
AH my 76 Commando where art thou now when I need you the most
@Dcvillnz
4 жыл бұрын
Looks a lot NC - thanx for the ride .
@jimmarshall807
5 жыл бұрын
Beautiful bike, lovely countryside
@josehumbertoyeveneschamorr7518
5 жыл бұрын
No words abbsolutly
@andreaspangaribuan8572
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the ride
@TheMightyGarage
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you Andreas for riding along ;) Best wishes, Mike
@wasfu2194
5 жыл бұрын
still got one in the shed with 34 miles on it. good investment.
@TheMightyGarage
5 жыл бұрын
That’s a fantastic investment! I hope you let it out now and again :-)
@stevensapyak7971
5 жыл бұрын
12.11.18. Hypnotic ™️❗️🕶
@charlesmiddleton9952
5 жыл бұрын
Owned the exact same bike around 1982, $1200.00 What I paid for it,eventually got a fiddly Meriden made triumph bonneville that needed a new head,or new valve guides,unfortunately,I was a enthusiast only,wrenching was impossible at the time.
@ToddSloanIAAN
Жыл бұрын
5:57 likely excuse to take a whia
@gregbrassington2120
4 жыл бұрын
Hi Mike , great vids as always ! Question on what handlebar have you fitted to the mk2 A , want a pair like yours mine are to high . Kind regards Greg.
@TheMightyGarage
4 жыл бұрын
Hi Greg, I think these were called the “euro“ bars. I’m sorry but I can’t remember where I got them from. I thought I got them from CNW (Colorado Norton Works), but I just looked at the website and they are $116, so I am sure i didn’t spend that much! I seem to remember that they were about $30-$50. Here’s the CNW website in case you want to go for the top of the line bars. coloradonortonworks.net/handlebars-european-clubman-style.html
@TheThefrogg
7 жыл бұрын
I love your motorcycle, you should try talking or adding a voice over to your videos just a suggestion :)
@TheMightyGarage
7 жыл бұрын
Thank you Sean. Yes, I might try that sometime. Cheers, Mike.
@snbailes1
4 жыл бұрын
wondrfull
@sandeepravtale403
4 жыл бұрын
You are lucky sir you have nice bike and you ride it 👍
@TheMightyGarage
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you Sandeep! I love this bike and hope to be riding again soon. Best wishes, Mike
@lucasVC100
5 жыл бұрын
You leave the air slides (choke on) closed all the time?????
@TheMightyGarage
5 жыл бұрын
Hi Lucas, that was a different choke lever to the standard model and I've replaced it now. If you take a closer look, the cable comes in from the bottom and the lever is pulled clockwise, lifting the slide and the choke is then off. Cheers, Mike
@lucasVC100
5 жыл бұрын
@@TheMightyGarage Ok, I see it now. I was a bit confused. I have a the same Norton as you and also need the choke when it is cold. Most of the Nortons dont need the choke, they told me. Grtz, Lucas
@TheMightyGarage
5 жыл бұрын
@@lucasVC100 Thanks Lucas. Yes, a lot of the guys in the club don't use their choke or they have blanked them off altogether. Mine needs a little choke when it's cold but then is usually good. I also do forget from time to time to shut it off ;) Best wishes, Mike
@charlesmiddleton9952
5 жыл бұрын
Some amal mk 2s would work well with this one.
@alanhodge8200
4 жыл бұрын
skeers me jist a watchin'! actually I have a 73 850 it's like flying a Spit!
@TheMightyGarage
4 жыл бұрын
Yes, I like to take it very easy on those country roads if it's wet. Those leaves are deadly!
@robertkirk4387
3 жыл бұрын
Ridden properly
@charlesmiddleton9952
5 жыл бұрын
A less fiddly British bike,triumph and bsa,the classic vertical twins with good looks to match, the Norton,with it's rubber mounted engine, not so classic looking.
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