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Marque Remarks => British (BSA, Greeves, Triumph etc) => Topic started by: firko on December 10, 2013, 01:53:24 pm

Title: Cheney Norton 750
Post by: firko on December 10, 2013, 01:53:24 pm
I just found this neat pre 65 Cheney 750 Norton and thought I'd post it as an alternative for those not interested in the pre 95 discussion going on elsewhere. I'm also aware that there are those not into pre 65 as well but I think the cool set of pipes alone transcend all eras. 
http://www.muddywatersmx.net/2010/04/19/snortin-norton-coolest-bike-award/  (http://www.muddywatersmx.net/2010/04/19/snortin-norton-coolest-bike-award/)
                                                                       (http://i1112.photobucket.com/albums/k495/firko2/DiamondDons2010066_zpsa6340dda.jpg) (http://s1112.photobucket.com/user/firko2/media/DiamondDons2010066_zpsa6340dda.jpg.html)
                                                                       (http://i1112.photobucket.com/albums/k495/firko2/DiamondDons2010067_zpsbce0acde.jpg) (http://s1112.photobucket.com/user/firko2/media/DiamondDons2010067_zpsbce0acde.jpg.html)
                                                                       (http://i1112.photobucket.com/albums/k495/firko2/DiamondDons2010068_zps4b2af58e.jpg) (http://s1112.photobucket.com/user/firko2/media/DiamondDons2010068_zps4b2af58e.jpg.html)
                                                                                (http://i1112.photobucket.com/albums/k495/firko2/nortonpipes_zpse22144b0.jpg) (http://s1112.photobucket.com/user/firko2/media/nortonpipes_zpse22144b0.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Cheney Norton 750
Post by: Rosco86 on December 10, 2013, 05:23:11 pm
Very nice bit of kit , a welcome diversion. Luv the pipes and the exit , some just can see something and build it to look functional  but unique.
Title: Re: Cheney Norton 750
Post by: VMX247 on December 10, 2013, 05:42:57 pm
Dear Santa............... :P

Whats the frosted looking material used for those pipes ??
Title: Re: Cheney Norton 750
Post by: the stig on December 10, 2013, 05:54:42 pm

    Ohh  pure porn ... :o :o

     The Stig
Title: Re: Cheney Norton 750
Post by: mick25 on December 10, 2013, 06:53:40 pm
Very nice love those pipes to  8)   pre 90 is my era but ride and like the older girls :o
got my oz lotto ticket today 50 mill  ;) see what I can get with that dosh :)
Title: Re: Cheney Norton 750
Post by: SON on December 10, 2013, 07:05:02 pm
I bet those pipes get copied
Title: Re: Cheney Norton 750
Post by: tony27 on December 10, 2013, 07:18:07 pm
Dear Santa............... :P

Whats the frosted looking material used for those pipes ??
Pretty sure it's titanium from what I can see. Whoever made them certainly knew what they were doing
Title: Re: Cheney Norton 750
Post by: VMX247 on December 10, 2013, 07:25:37 pm
Dear Santa............... :P
Whats the frosted looking material used for those pipes ??
Pretty sure it's titanium from what I can see. Whoever made them certainly knew what they were doing

http://forum.ozvmx.com/index.php?topic=12917.msg127864
Reminds me of 'one mans dream' The Britten Bike  8) Magic
Title: Re: Cheney Norton 750
Post by: Tim754 on December 10, 2013, 07:55:27 pm
Be criminal cruelty to put a "muffler " on the yummy beast. ;) :)
Title: Re: Cheney Norton 750
Post by: FourstrokeForever on December 10, 2013, 08:12:57 pm
That is one very sexy motorcycle Firko. Good to see you couldn't stay away  8)

Funny enough, I was thinking today while I was tinkering on the B44 project why there aren't many solo Nortons....and I come on here and get to see one! Spooooky.
There are lots of lovely bits of craftsmenship on the Cheney. Take a geek at the work put into the sprocket...and the chain guard...and the oil filter set up.....Beautiful stuff.
Those titanium pipes sure are a work of art as well. There were some serious hours put into them. And I thought Kel Amberdsons did some nice work....well he does actually, but with stainless.
I reckon it would be easy enough to make up a baffle to slip up the end of the pipe if, and only IF, it had to be done. That way it would ruin the unadulterated look of them.
Title: Re: Cheney Norton 750
Post by: firko on December 10, 2013, 09:43:06 pm
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That is one very sexy motorcycle Firko. Good to see you couldn't stay away
I had a few encouraging PMs so I'll just try and avoid confrontation. With regard to the pipes, I'd have thought that with them pointing straight down,  the earth might baffle the sound a little. I  also wonder if they are Ti pipes...perhaps they're ceramic coated. The ceramic coated pipe on my Ducati has similar look.
Title: Re: Cheney Norton 750
Post by: FourstrokeForever on December 11, 2013, 10:21:24 am
That's the go Mark. I nearly got inflamed by (I think) the same person last night so I logged off instead. I won't be here for arguments.
I dunno about the pipes being ceramic coated because it looks as though the welds are still exposed. Either way, whoever made them is an artist  :o
Title: Re: Cheney Norton 750
Post by: firko on December 11, 2013, 11:05:14 am
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That's the go Mark. I nearly got inflamed by (I think) the same person last night so I logged off instead. I won't be here for arguments. 
I  get a bit tired of being made out as Mr Nasty all the time. I'd much rather swim with dolphins than drown with sharks 8).
Title: Re: Cheney Norton 750
Post by: FourstrokeForever on December 11, 2013, 11:11:11 am
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That's the go Mark. I nearly got inflamed by (I think) the same person last night so I logged off instead. I won't be here for arguments. 
I  get a bit tired of being made out as Mr Nasty all the time. I'd much rather swim with dolphins than drown with sharks 8).

That sounds very Zen like....master  ;D  ;D  ;D Now all you need are some jelly beans and a rainbow to appear!
Just ignore the knockers and let them (him) have their say and don't bite into the fight. I think that's what they want...
Title: Re: Cheney Norton 750
Post by: tony27 on December 11, 2013, 06:55:36 pm
That is one very sexy motorcycle Firko. Good to see you couldn't stay away  8)

Funny enough, I was thinking today while I was tinkering on the B44 project why there aren't many solo Nortons....and I come on here and get to see one! Spooooky.
There are lots of lovely bits of craftsmenship on the Cheney. Take a geek at the work put into the sprocket...and the chain guard...and the oil filter set up.....Beautiful stuff.
Those titanium pipes sure are a work of art as well. There were some serious hours put into them. And I thought Kel Amberdsons did some nice work....well he does actually, but with stainless.
I reckon it would be easy enough to make up a baffle to slip up the end of the pipe if, and only IF, it had to be done. That way it would ruin the unadulterated look of them.
The BSA twin being raced over here has a set of genuine ascot pipes on it, they have baffles in the ends but look like straight pipes so it's definitely possible
Title: Re: Cheney Norton 750
Post by: silverfox on December 11, 2013, 07:21:51 pm
SWEEEEEEEEEETTT
Title: Re: Cheney Norton 750
Post by: dfisher on December 16, 2013, 10:29:43 pm
Bike is from Texas.  Bob is currently building up a 500cc single to go along with the 750.  Pipes are stainless steel.