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69Norton
27th December 2008, 21:23
Hi all - new to the site.

After years of two strokes, Im now riding a 1969 Norton Dominator 'Mercury' (650cc)

Am in the middle of getting it back on the road, but am keen on 'Cafeíng' it slightly - ie Manx tank/Cafe seat and rearsets etc - nothing too serious anyway.

cheers
Paul

MadDuck
27th December 2008, 21:34
Hi all - new to the site.

After years of two strokes, Im now riding a 1969 Norton Dominator 'Mercury' (650cc)

Am in the middle of getting it back on the road, but am keen on 'Cafeíng' it slightly - ie Manx tank/Cafe seat and rearsets etc - nothing too serious anyway.

cheers
Paul

Welcome to the site. Theres a few of us Kbers living in Whangawhatsit...:bleh:

Slyer
27th December 2008, 22:15
I'm a recent ex-hibiscus coastian.
Welcome!

KiwiKat
27th December 2008, 22:28
Hi all - new to the site.

After years of two strokes, Im now riding a 1969 Norton Dominator 'Mercury' (650cc)

Am in the middle of getting it back on the road, but am keen on 'Cafeíng' it slightly - ie Manx tank/Cafe seat and rearsets etc - nothing too serious anyway.

cheers
Paul

Nice bike, Nice UserID. Enjoy the ride.

fire eyes
28th December 2008, 12:40
welcome to paradise Paul :2thumbsup

Maha
28th December 2008, 12:43
Welcome to the site. Theres a few of us Kbers living in Whangawhatsit...:bleh:

Waaaarrrrrt? all the shadey ones.
Even Archer Toilet moved outta there....:niceone:

nosebleed
28th December 2008, 13:23
piccies???? ...and welcome

Swoop
28th December 2008, 19:45
Welcome to the madhouse!

The best of luck with the bike. Post a few piccies as you progress her along.

:ride:

blossomsowner
28th December 2008, 19:54
welcome...........
looking forward to some pics also.

my stepfather has a 850 commando interstate that he is letting slowly decompose..............hoping if I keep asking for it every time I see him eventually he will let me get it running again:drool::drool::drool:

ps swoop.........i do like todays top tip..........keep em coming

98tls
28th December 2008, 19:57
Welcome,old Nortons are a favourite of mine to,was lucky enough to watch the old man restore a 650SS in the lounge when younger.

naphazoline
28th December 2008, 20:06
Hey there paul. Sounds like a cool bike.And welcome aboard KB :)

69Norton
29th December 2008, 09:48
welcome...........
looking forward to some pics also.

my stepfather has a 850 commando interstate that he is letting slowly decompose..............hoping if I keep asking for it every time I see him eventually he will let me get it running again:drool::drool::drool:

ps swoop.........i do like todays top tip..........keep em coming

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Here she is - ready to be dealt to.. (well maybe not 'dealt to', just 'tarted' up a wee bit)

Paul

prettybillie
30th December 2008, 14:57
Welcome to the fun house!!!!