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Newbie to Norton... looking for transition advice

Submitted by daniele_iannarelli on Sun, 26/04/2015
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Nortons - General

Hi All,

After recently purchasing a 2010 Norton Commando 961, I recently joined the Norton Owners Cluband so it seemed to me that this is the best place to ask a bit of advice.

Apart from a few years on a trail bike when in my 'teens, I've been a lifelong Harley Davidson rider. However, all my life, I wanted a Norton Commando and, when I saw the new Commandos modernly modelled in old style, I had to make a point of getting one as a second bike.

Now, not having ridden such a bike before, I'm hoping someone can give me some pointers with regards to running her in (she's only done 657 miles... is this 'run in' or is it still being 'run in' at this mileage?), finding gears, handling, maintenance... in fact, basicallyanythingI need to know coming from Harley to a modern Norton Commando.

I'm finding the transition quite a job... particularly the gear changes. I've driven only less than a mile so far (not because of being frightened or anything like that, just time, work etc etc etc) but obviously need to get out more very soon in order to master the bike.

Appreciating any help/advice offered

Regards

D

Submitted by jon_osborne on Sun, 26/04/2015

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Hi Daniele,

afraid I know diddly squat about 961s but just wanted to welcome you to the club and Norton. I would guess at 657 miles its pretty much run in but I would avoid full throttle and prolonged high revs until about 1000miles. Just enjoy!

Regards

jon

Submitted by mark_chapman2 on Mon, 27/04/2015

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Previously daniele_iannarelli wrote:

Thanks, Jon.

D

Yes welcome Daniele.

Youmay of already been there but have a look Commando 961 section of the site. Loads of stuff on there.

Mark

Submitted by tony_ripley on Mon, 27/04/2015

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Hi Daniele,

Where are you based ? There may well be riders of 961's out there who would happily give you some pointers (or bore you to death ...).

Regards

Tony

Submitted by daniele_iannarelli on Mon, 27/04/2015

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Hi Tony,

Thanks, I'm in Edinburgh. Is there a 961 riders group up here, does anyone know? Is there a regional forum?

Still trying to find my way around this site.

D

Previously Tony Ripley wrote:

Hi Daniele,

Where are you based ? There may well be riders of 961's out there who would happily give you some pointers (or bore you to death ...).

Regards

Tony

Submitted by daniele_iannarelli on Mon, 27/04/2015

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Hi Tony,

Thanks, I'm in Edinburgh. Is there a 961 riders group up here, does anyone know? Is there a regional forum?

Still trying to find my way around this site.

D

Previously Tony Ripley wrote:

Hi Daniele,

Where are you based ? There may well be riders of 961's out there who would happily give you some pointers (or bore you to death ...).

Regards

Tony

Submitted by daniele_iannarelli on Mon, 27/04/2015

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Thanks, Mark... will check it out.D

Previously mark_chapman2 wrote:

Previously daniele_iannarelli wrote:

Thanks, Jon.

D

Yes welcome Daniele.

Youmay of already been there but have a look Commando 961 section of the site. Loads of stuff on there.

Mark

 


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