961 paint schemes

Mine is in BRG which I didn't pay anything extra for. Interestingly this colour isn't listed in Norton's 961 brochure or on their website so I guess it's a case of having a chat with them and seeing what 'Standard' colours they can do.

I do like the Union Jack on the tail unit of the bike in the photo. I'd also love to see a 961 with a tailpiece like that seen on the SG2 race bikes.

If it's the same one it belongs to a NOC member, it was featured on the Norton website on 8 Feb 2013. Another paint scheme -done by Norton France -was alsofeatured on the Norton siteon 23 April 2013.

It belongs to a chap in Essex, I met him at Donnington at the Dommi Racrer

launch

Previously david_clarke1 wrote:

Since aquiring my 961 SE in August 2013 (in original Black and Gold) I have been keeping an eye out for the different paint schemes on the bikes. Norton seen happy to apply any paint scheme you want if you pay.

Attached is a scheme I spotted at Donnington last year which was originally a one of but I have subsequently seen others painted in this scheme.Any other interesting paint schemes out there?

David

Hello all one of best colours I have seen was for a chap who had one done in a burnt orange colour, I believe it was a colour that Norton had for export commandos years ago. when I asked it was for a bloke who run the brick yard race circuit in America. that was 3 years ago, it looked awesome.Happy miles Paul.

Previously david_clarke1 wrote:

Since aquiring my 961 SE in August 2013 (in original Black and Gold) I have been keeping an eye out for the different paint schemes on the bikes. Norton seen happy to apply any paint scheme you want if you pay.

Attached is a scheme I spotted at Donnington last year which was originally a one of but I have subsequently seen others painted in this scheme.Any other interesting paint schemes out there?

David

Hello all one of best colours I have seen was for a chap who had one done in a burnt orange colour, I believe it was a colour that Norton had for export commandos years ago. when I asked it was for a bloke who run the brick yard race circuit in America. that was 3 years ago, it looked awesome.Happy miles Paul.

Well I would like one in dusk pink metallic and the frame as well as the tank and air box and its got to have a flame red seat , And right hand gear change would be nice too, then I could ride the thing. .yours anna j

Previously anna jeannette Dixon wrote:

Previously paul_baddeley wrote:

Previously david_clarke1 wrote:

Since aquiring my 961 SE in August 2013 (in original Black and Gold) I have been keeping an eye out for the different paint schemes on the bikes. Norton seen happy to apply any paint scheme you want if you pay.

Attached is a scheme I spotted at Donnington last year which was originally a one of but I have subsequently seen others painted in this scheme.Any other interesting paint schemes out there?

David

Hello all one of best colours I have seen was for a chap who had one done in a burnt orange colour, I believe it was a colour that Norton had for export commandos years ago. when I asked it was for a bloke who run the brick yard race circuit in America. that was 3 years ago, it looked awesome.Happy miles Paul.

Well I would like one in dusk pink metallic and the frame as well as the tank and air box and its got to have a flame red seat , And right hand gear change would be nice too, then I could ride the thing. .yours anna j

Pink with a red seat sounds awesome! Almost as good as metallic blue with a red seat. I'm sure nobody would copy it!

JMc

Previously john_mcnicoll wrote:

Previously anna jeannette Dixon wrote:

Previously paul_baddeley wrote:

Previously david_clarke1 wrote:

Since aquiring my 961 SE in August 2013 (in original Black and Gold) I have been keeping an eye out for the different paint schemes on the bikes. Norton seen happy to apply any paint scheme you want if you pay.

Attached is a scheme I spotted at Donnington last year which was originally a one of but I have subsequently seen others painted in this scheme.Any other interesting paint schemes out there?

David

Hello all one of best colours I have seen was for a chap who had one done in a burnt orange colour, I believe it was a colour that Norton had for export commandos years ago. when I asked it was for a bloke who run the brick yard race circuit in America. that was 3 years ago, it looked awesome.Happy miles Paul.

Well I would like one in dusk pink metallic and the frame as well as the tank and air box and its got to have a flame red seat , And right hand gear change would be nice too, then I could ride the thing. .yours anna j

Pink with a red seat sounds awesome! Almost as good as metallic blue with a red seat. I'm sure nobody would copy it!

JMc

well thats the idea so no one would dare copy it, as I like to be different

Previously anna jeannette Dixon wrote:

Previously john_mcnicoll wrote:

Previously anna jeannette Dixon wrote:

Previously paul_baddeley wrote:

Previously david_clarke1 wrote:

Since aquiring my 961 SE in August 2013 (in original Black and Gold) I have been keeping an eye out for the different paint schemes on the bikes. Norton seen happy to apply any paint scheme you want if you pay.

Attached is a scheme I spotted at Donnington last year which was originally a one of but I have subsequently seen others painted in this scheme.Any other interesting paint schemes out there?

David

Hello all one of best colours I have seen was for a chap who had one done in a burnt orange colour, I believe it was a colour that Norton had for export commandos years ago. when I asked it was for a bloke who run the brick yard race circuit in America. that was 3 years ago, it looked awesome.Happy miles Paul.

Well I would like one in dusk pink metallic and the frame as well as the tank and air box and its got to have a flame red seat , And right hand gear change would be nice too, then I could ride the thing. .yours anna j

Pink with a red seat sounds awesome! Almost as good as metallic blue with a red seat. I'm sure nobody would copy it!

JMc

well thats the idea so no one would dare copy it, as I like to be different

WELL I don't think anyone will argue with that!

To get back to David's original post and picture, I have also seen that bike or one like it and in my opinion it's the best I've seen. I was thinking of having a red/silver scheme like the early 750 model but not seen any like that yet.

JMc

Boy's and Girl's, this is how we spell DONINGTON and believe it or not the faamous NORTON'S are built there !

Hi David, the bike you photographed belongs to Mal Childs of Essex branch. He chosehis owncolour scheme. I believe it was the first one to have a pillion seat too. Isnât it lovely.

Previously david_clarke1 wrote:

Since aquiring my 961 SE in August 2013 (in original Black and Gold) I have been keeping an eye out for the different paint schemes on the bikes. Norton seen happy to apply any paint scheme you want if you pay.

Attached is a scheme I spotted at Donnington last year which was originally a one of but I have subsequently seen others painted in this scheme.Any other interesting paint schemes out there?

David

Here is another nice one...

Although not only the paint scheme is different.

Raphael

Previously david_clarke1 wrote:

Another scheme is a revision of the classic Norton Black but with white lettering and linning rather than gold. This bike is called the Black Panther as it also has black crankcase

David

Hello David I rode the panther as I couldn't make my mind up as to which pipes I wanted on mine, found the shorty pipes to noisy so settled for the noisy reverse cones, funny as my ducati is far louder that the Norton but must be that bit longer as a little higher so easier on the ears of the rider.

Happy Miles to all

Paul.

Previously raphael_vonaesch wrote:

Here is another nice one...

Although not only the paint scheme is different.

Raphael

Hi Raphael Nice flat track style, I dont think Mr Radcliffe will like the non existent front guard though, who did the conversion ,Egli by chance.

Paul.

Previously paul_baddeley wrote:

Hi Raphael Nice flat track style, I dont think Mr Radcliffe will like the non existent front guard though, who did the conversion ,Egli by chance.

Paul.

Bingo!

Previously anna jeannette Dixon wrote:

Previously paul_baddeley wrote:

Previously david_clarke1 wrote:

Since acquiring my 961 SE in August 2013 (in original Black and Gold) I have been keeping an eye out for the different paint schemes on the bikes. Norton seen happy to apply any paint scheme you want if you pay.

Attached is a scheme I spotted at Donington last year which was originally a one of but I have subsequently seen others painted in this scheme.Any other interesting paint schemes out there?

David

Hello all one of best colours I have seen was for a chap who had one done in a burnt orange colour, I believe it was a colour that Norton had for export commandos years ago. when I asked it was for a bloke who run the brick yard race circuit in America. that was 3 years ago, it looked awesome.Happy miles Paul.

Well I would like one in dusk pink metallic and the frame as well as the tank and air box and its got to have a flame red seat , And right hand gear change would be nice too, then I could ride the thing. .yours anna j

Pink with a red seat sounds awesome! Almost as good as metallic blue with a red seat. I'm sure nobody would copy it!

JMc

are made of .

Previously david_clarke1 wrote:

Trying to get back to the original thread of "proper" colour schemes for 961,s I am attaching one of the "Yellow" scheme originally offered in 2010 , but dont know how many actually bought one in this colour!

David

My Sport model is in Sunburst Yellow , as per your pic. Originally orderedDec 2010 when this was one of the offered colours on their website but subsequently removed fromthe standard colour schemes, bike was finally delivered Oct 2012. Great colour, andno problem for Norton to do it if that's what you want. The Norton van driver who collected my bike forits 500 mile first servicehad never seen a yellow one before so expect very few ordered.

Some nice variations, I still think silver looks the best , but I could be tempted by the Domiracer tank.

Mrs Radcliffe Anna, it seemsthat the oil leaking from your Manxman has got into your eyes, 961s all have twin shocks!

David

Some nice variations, I still think silver looks the best , but I could be tempted by the Domiracer tank.

Mrs Radcliffe Anna, it seemsthat the oil leaking from your Manxman has got into your eyes, 961s all have twin shocks!

David

so you can make your own colours if you wish to do so if you have the know how. but its fun mixing paint yours anna j

Previously anna jeannette Dixon wrote:

Previously david_charlesworth wrote:

Some nice variations, I still think silver looks the best , but I could be tempted by the Domiracer tank.

Mrs Radcliffe Anna, it seemsthat the oil leaking from your Manxman has got into your eyes, 961s all have twin shocks!

David

well first off I said 961 Domiracer has Mono Shock . and there is no oil leaks on the Manxman I have sorted then out, and the leaks it did have was a oil seal in the gearbox kick-start shaft , and the timing cover as stripped thread on the bottom case screw, allowing oil to seep thought the gasket at the bottom of the case, now sorted , and Now I altering the seat pan as it was not made for the 2.1/2 gallon tank ,and you cannot get the right seat pans anymore , And it seem to me Men cannot get past have Black or Black and silver, Neutral Colours . the BASE colours are Blue Red and Yellow , black and white . gold.&silver are Neutral colours other colours and shades are made from these 3 base colours of blue red yellow to make new colour you add there gold or silver or some black or some white and you get different shades

so you can make your own colours if you wish to do so if you have the know how. but its fun mixing paint yours anna j

Don't bother responding to this we have heard it all before and it's boring! Lets get back to David's original question about 961 colour choices.

I know when I went to the factory four years ago I talked about buying a spare bodywork kit and having it painted myself. This way I could swap if I wanted to, the prices for a spare tank/sidepanels/seat was very reasonable at that time. Of course as has been said before Norton will paint to any colour you specify. However I like all the available standard options and there are a lot more than other manufacturers choices.

John Mc

Of course as has been said before Norton will paint to any colour you specify. However I like all the available standard options and there are a lot more than other manufacturers choices.

That is one benefit of low volume production. Who actually does the paintwork for Norton?

Previously david_charlesworth wrote:

Previously john_mcnicoll wrote:

Of course as has been said before Norton will paint to any colour you specify. However I like all the available standard options and there are a lot more than other manufacturers choices.

That is one benefit of low volume production. Who actually does the paintwork for Norton?

I assume it is still Dream Machine, it was when I was at the factory about 4 years ago. They do an excellent job so I don't think they would have changed.

JMc

One more picture taken at the Swiss Moto today...

Previously john_mcnicoll wrote:

Previously david_charlesworth wrote:

Previously john_mcnicoll wrote:

Of course as has been said before Norton will paint to any colour you specify. However I like all the available standard options and there are a lot more than other manufacturers choices.

That is one benefit of low volume production. Who actually does the paintwork for Norton?

I assume it is still Dream Machine, it was when I was at the factory about 4 years ago. They do an excellent job so I don't think they would have changed.

JMc

I took delivery of my 961 a couple of weeks ago and can confirm Dream Machine still do the painting, they make a superb job of it too (my bike is finished in the silver Manx colours). Andy.

Previously raphael_vonaesch wrote:

Here is another nice one...

Although not only the paint scheme is different.

Raphael

Raphael, someone wants dragging outside and hitting with a big stick who was it built for Wallace and Grommit.

Happy Miles

Paul.

Previously paul_baddeley wrote:

Previously raphael_vonaesch wrote:

Here is another nice one...

Although not only the paint scheme is different.

Raphael

Raphael, someone wants dragging outside and hitting with a big stick who was it built for Wallace and Grommit.

Happy Miles

Paul.

So you don't like manx silver then!

Previously anna jeannette Dixon wrote:

Previously david_charlesworth wrote:

Some nice variations, I still think silver looks the best , but I could be tempted by the Domiracer tank.

Mrs Radcliffe Anna, it seemsthat the oil leaking from your Manxman has got into your eyes, 961s all have twin shocks!

David

well first off I said 961 Domiracer has Mono Shock . and there is no oil leaks on the Manxman I have sorted then out, and the leaks it did have was a oil seal in the gearbox kick-start shaft , and the timing cover as stripped thread on the bottom case screw, allowing oil to seep thought the gasket at the bottom of the case, now sorted , and Now I altering the seat pan as it was not made for the 2.1/2 gallon tank ,and you cannot get the right seat pans anymore , And it seem to me Men cannot get past have Black or Black and silver, Neutral Colours . the BASE colours are Blue Red and Yellow , black and white . gold.&silver are Neutral colours other colours and shades are made from these 3 base colours of blue red yellow to make new colour you add there gold or silver or some black or some white and you get different shades

so you can make your own colours if you wish to do so if you have the know how. but its fun mixing paint yours anna j

Don't bother responding to this we have heard it all before and it's boring! Lets get back to David's original question about 961 colour choices.

I know when I went to the factory four years ago I talked about buying a spare bodywork kit and having it painted myself. This way I could swap if I wanted to, the prices for a spare tank/side-panels/seat was very reasonable at that time. Of course as has been said before Norton will paint to any colour you specify. However I like all the available standard options and there are a lot more than other manufacturers choices.

John Mc

well your bored of Norton motorcycles then so why have one! in the first place.

Back on track - is this the scheme you mean John

http://garageprojectmotorcycles.tumblr.com/post/30386698938/norton-commando