Classic Bike Guide

Project Norton ES2

PROJECT NORTON ES2 HAS BEEN languishing in my shed for some months now. Unloved and untouched, it has been largely forgotten thanks to running low on funds, spare time being taken up by shows and events, cars in need of work, plus my terrible attempt at having a life outside of old bikes.

But, for now at least, some of these issues are abating. I’ve still not got any money, and the workshop desperately needs some work to the roof doing and some pointing, but I need to start on the Norton again. No,

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