More sad News. Norton Motorcycles in Administration

Abott10 · 29th January 2020, 21:23

Very disappointing to see this tonight. ~

End of Norton Motorcycles.

trikey · 29th January 2020, 22:22

Hopefully someone will come and save them, if not it’s another icon that will be gone forever.

Lovel · 29th January 2020, 22:30

Maybe time for a reformed NVT with Triumph saviour John Bloor at the helm?

Mike Trident · 29th January 2020, 22:33

Not good news!

but not a supprise either, motorbikes in general are no longer popular.

macafee2 · 29th January 2020, 22:46

I didn't know they still existed.

macafee2

ceedy · 29th January 2020, 23:09

Terrible news , always been one in the "Norton" camp..

My last one was the one pictured in the news Linky ..

A 650Ss Dominator , mine was in JPS black and gold

. Sold in 1975

. for £105 .

C

BigRuss · 29th January 2020, 23:59

Not good news, hope somebody saves them.

My last Norton was one of the very first Dominator 55's with a wide line featherbed frame sold in the UK.

The featherbed frame models were available for export only until the first of January 1954 mine was registered on the 1st of January still have the original brown log book somewhere the reg number was KFU224.

Wish I still had it now, guess it would be worth quite a bit.
Russ

BigRuss · 30th January 2020, 00:42

I know the feeling well John if I still had half the bikes I used to have they would be worth a small fortune now.
But like you I really enjoyed having them.

Had one of the original 1938 Triumph speed twins, a couple of very nice Tritons one with a very highly tuned 800cc pre unit engine , a Suzuki T20, Kawasaki S1, a couple of Tiger cubs, BSA B25 Gold Star and a host of others.

Spent my bike days in Redcar with the lads from the Ritz cafe, did many thousands of miles would think nothing of setting off for Blackpool, Morecambe get fish and chips then head back, those were the days

Russ

dattrike · 30th January 2020, 14:31

Quote:

Originally Posted by roverbarmy

here's my biggest regret:-

Sold it for £55 with the sidecar! It was a lovely bike to ride, with smooth engine and gearing, plus very comfortable. It's been to the States since and that pic was taken by its owner living about 50 miles away from my current location in Norfolk!
Always fancied a Norton but have also had BSA Royal Star, Honda CB750 Ten Year Anniversary Limited Edition, Honda CB 250, CB 500, Suzuki GT 380, GSX600, GSF600, etc., etc.

No doubt Norton prices will go up even more now!

Lovely comet, worth about £20000 now.

bsafly · 30th January 2020, 18:12

Still enjoying my 1938 BSA Empire star, owned it for around 20 years, still use it for work almost every day in the summer, all country lanes out to Finchingfield, popular today with 'modern ' bikers. Some days just have to take the long, indirect route home! Great bike just to jump on and dissappear for a few hours or so on the weekend.

29th January 2020, 21:23	#1
Abott10 * Join Date: Apr 2014 Posts: 227 Thanks: 1,275 Thanked 1,917 Times in 1,328 Posts	More sad News. Norton Motorcycles in Administration Very disappointing to see this tonight. ~ End of Norton Motorcycles.

29th January 2020, 22:22	#2
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29th January 2020, 22:33	#4
Mike Trident Posted a thing or two Rover 75 CDTi Saloon & Citroen C1 Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Oakenshaw, Near Bradford Posts: 1,622 Thanks: 385 Thanked 552 Times in 328 Posts	Not good news! but not a supprise either, motorbikes in general are no longer popular. __________________ Rover 75 2.0 CDTi (131Ps) Conn SE Saloon. (Manual) 160 Remap, cruise control, electric window blind, temp gauge, Real walnut / ZT interior, FBH with GSM control. BORN Tuesday, 5th October 2004 @ 12:35:52 This vehicle was the 104,679th 75 to run off the production line, out of 112,381 This vehicle was the 3,318th 75 CDT Connoisseur SE (135) to be made out of 4,744 This vehicle was the 12,440th 75 in Starlight Silver (code: MBB) to be made out of 14,280 Starlight Silver 75s

29th January 2020, 23:09	#6
ceedy This is my second home All Trophy Blue ,ZT260#50 , ZT CDTI Auto, ZR105+ and 1.8T Firefrost spoiling the Set . Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Nr Sherborne But in Somerset.. Posts: 6,077 Thanks: 916 Thanked 1,214 Times in 768 Posts	Terrible news , always been one in the "Norton" camp.. My last one was the one pictured in the news Linky .. A 650Ss Dominator , mine was in JPS black and gold . Sold in 1975 . for £105 . C __________________ The Three Bloo's Wifey's Zr105, MY CDTI & 260 #50 and Number One sons 1.8T in Firefrost When I were a lad Zero to 142 in 10.25 secs at the Pod on my Blown Norton. 210 Kart Champ in 70's

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BigRuss Premium Trader 75 CDT Tourer,2.5 Launch Saloon, Omipro MG/Rover (T4) Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Liversedge, West Yorkshire Posts: 5,405 Thanks: 1,105 Thanked 1,340 Times in 661 Posts	Not good news, hope somebody saves them. My last Norton was one of the very first Dominator 55's with a wide line featherbed frame sold in the UK. The featherbed frame models were available for export only until the first of January 1954 mine was registered on the 1st of January still have the original brown log book somewhere the reg number was KFU224. Wish I still had it now, guess it would be worth quite a bit. Russ __________________ Replacement Key Service http://https://the75andztclub.co.uk/...d.php?t=244732 Full T4 Testbook diagnostics available. Diesel ECU repair and replacement. Options enabled or disabled as required. Diesel X-Power 135 and 160bhp, Rover 1.8T 150 to 160 MG 160 V6 to 177 upgrades available P.M. for details.

29th January 2020, 22:30	#3
Lovel I really should get out more....... P6B, L550, Imp, F56, Commando Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Aberdeenshire Posts: 2,886 Thanks: 352 Thanked 677 Times in 440 Posts	Maybe time for a reformed NVT with Triumph saviour John Bloor at the helm?

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30th January 2020, 00:42	#8
BigRuss Premium Trader 75 CDT Tourer,2.5 Launch Saloon, Omipro MG/Rover (T4) Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Liversedge, West Yorkshire Posts: 5,405 Thanks: 1,105 Thanked 1,340 Times in 661 Posts	I know the feeling well John if I still had half the bikes I used to have they would be worth a small fortune now. But like you I really enjoyed having them. Had one of the original 1938 Triumph speed twins, a couple of very nice Tritons one with a very highly tuned 800cc pre unit engine , a Suzuki T20, Kawasaki S1, a couple of Tiger cubs, BSA B25 Gold Star and a host of others. Spent my bike days in Redcar with the lads from the Ritz cafe, did many thousands of miles would think nothing of setting off for Blackpool, Morecambe get fish and chips then head back, those were the days Russ __________________ Replacement Key Service http://https://the75andztclub.co.uk/...d.php?t=244732 Full T4 Testbook diagnostics available. Diesel ECU repair and replacement. Options enabled or disabled as required. Diesel X-Power 135 and 160bhp, Rover 1.8T 150 to 160 MG 160 V6 to 177 upgrades available P.M. for details.

30th January 2020, 18:12	#10
bsafly Just going about! Rover 75 CDTi Connie SE Tourer starlight silver and serpents. MG ZT-T 190+ in Raven Black. Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Great Leighs Posts: 468 Thanks: 626 Thanked 167 Times in 110 Posts	Still enjoying my 1938 BSA Empire star, owned it for around 20 years, still use it for work almost every day in the summer, all country lanes out to Finchingfield, popular today with 'modern ' bikers. Some days just have to take the long, indirect route home! Great bike just to jump on and dissappear for a few hours or so on the weekend.