Norton 650ss to Monyash :)

Discussion in 'Pictures & Videos' started by norton.rider, Nov 15, 2019.

  1. norton.rider

    norton.rider Member

    Joined:
    Feb 13, 2019
    Messages:
    38
    Likes Received:
    31
    A few will probably be familiar with my adventures on using my 1967 Norton 650SS as a daily rider. With severe flood warnings in place I had to pick dad and I a route that would be okish weather wise.

    Today was beyond freezing headed out with the intention of going to Matlock got as far as Monyash after starting out at the Cat some different country roads an dad was really cold so turned off for Monyash stopped and had some chips and dad had a bacon Sarny.

    The SS performed perfectly even in those rubbish conditions no matter what we came across she took it in her stride an as usual dad's GSXR 750 was great as well.

    Quite a few bike pic's should have some footage on the go pro of dad an I talking an riding which I'm gonna edit over the weekend once I've warmed up.

    Freezing in Monyash getting warm

    [​IMG]74804232_10220347958473498_6213099402630791168_o by norton.rider, on Flickr



    [​IMG]76654420_10220347959273518_5390150086367903744_o by norton.rider, on Flickr



    [​IMG]75278278_10220347934872908_6534190998765961216_o by norton.rider, on Flickr



    [​IMG]77099999_10220347935432922_5016497947479638016_o by norton.rider, on Flickr



    [​IMG]75521828_10220347938873008_845032015169323008_o by norton.rider, on Flickr



    [​IMG]75625313_10220347954633402_4414084292649418752_o by norton.rider, on Flickr



    [​IMG]74211277_10220347955473423_5187651024130670592_o by norton.rider, on Flickr



    Dad spotted a pretty epic view to look at :)



    [​IMG]75610855_10220347956713454_5728497903320694784_o by norton.rider, on Flickr



    [​IMG]75521604_10220347938553000_6283002894476115968_o by norton.rider, on Flickr



    [​IMG]20191115_141057 by norton.rider, on Flickr
     
    • Like Like x 3
  2. mk3golfcab

    mk3golfcab Elite Member

    Joined:
    Feb 4, 2018
    Messages:
    3,293
    Likes Received:
    1,919
    Absolutely fantastic pictures! That Norton is a work of art. Thanks for sharing.
     
    • Like Like x 1
  3. norton.rider

    norton.rider Member

    Joined:
    Feb 13, 2019
    Messages:
    38
    Likes Received:
    31
    Thanks mate glad you like them :) just with my phone.
     
    • Like Like x 1
  4. mk3golfcab

    mk3golfcab Elite Member

    Joined:
    Feb 4, 2018
    Messages:
    3,293
    Likes Received:
    1,919
    great stuff, glad to see you using it in all weathers too
     
  5. norton.rider

    norton.rider Member

    Joined:
    Feb 13, 2019
    Messages:
    38
    Likes Received:
    31
    Been out in thuderstorms on her before now she gets used lots :) pretty much my daily rider as I don't have a car
     
  6. mk3golfcab

    mk3golfcab Elite Member

    Joined:
    Feb 4, 2018
    Messages:
    3,293
    Likes Received:
    1,919
    I have to say, that’s a refreshing outlook. Most people I have known with similar bikes keep them wrapped up in cotton wool (much like me with my blade) so it’s nice to see it being used and enjoyed :)
     
  7. norton.rider

    norton.rider Member

    Joined:
    Feb 13, 2019
    Messages:
    38
    Likes Received:
    31
    Thanks mate :) yeah really enjoy riding her few vids on youtube under the username on the watermarks.
     
    • Like Like x 1
  8. mk3golfcab

    mk3golfcab Elite Member

    Joined:
    Feb 4, 2018
    Messages:
    3,293
    Likes Received:
    1,919
    Just followed on Instagram, look forward to future posts :)
     
    • Like Like x 1
  9. nigelrb

    nigelrb Elite Member

    Joined:
    Nov 2, 2017
    Messages:
    9,804
    Likes Received:
    3,371
    I might do the same after I 'unfollow' Kim Kardashian!:)
     
    • Funny Funny x 1
  10. mk3golfcab

    mk3golfcab Elite Member

    Joined:
    Feb 4, 2018
    Messages:
    3,293
    Likes Received:
    1,919
    You will never unfollow the kardashians Nigel, we all know that ;):p
     
    • Funny Funny x 2
  11. norton.rider

    norton.rider Member

    Joined:
    Feb 13, 2019
    Messages:
    38
    Likes Received:
    31
  12. norton.rider

    norton.rider Member

    Joined:
    Feb 13, 2019
    Messages:
    38
    Likes Received:
    31
    The matching video to the pictures is up might take a while for the highest quality to kick in but it's getting there :)
     

Share This Page