[{"id": 15467375, "authorName": "wwilson511", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wwilson511/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I had a red one my senior year of high school. The sound with my Dunstall pipes screaming was like a V12 Ferrari in my mind. I know the neighbors all hated my testosterone way of thinking, the sound was so badass. Sorry , I got carried away there. Beautiful Moto !", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1725403877, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15467586, "authorName": "rockitdoc", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rockitdoc/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Does it come with the original front drum brake? And, with which electric starter is it fitted?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1725405902, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15467607, "authorName": "Pauldow", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pauldow/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Any phone video of idle,rev,drive-by ?\r\nHow does it ride.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1725406068, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15467707, "authorName": "Anconharpy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/anconharpy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Comes with Alton starter which nestles nicely between engine and gearbox.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1725406957, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15467741, "authorName": "Karguy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/karguy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Can you provide more details on the replacement tank? The original was fiberglass", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1725407221, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15467962, "authorName": "whilst", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/whilst/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Nicely done.\r\n What are the \"upgraded\" forks?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1725409052, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15468298, "authorName": "Baddogdesmo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/baddogdesmo/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Full on, lengthy video recordings of going through the gears aggressively, please. \r\nTIA,\r\nBD\ud83d\ude0e", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1725412343, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15468409, "authorName": "Norton1970 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/norton1970/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sorry don't know how to answer questions separately but will try here\r\n1, not sure what make the upgraded forks are, I don't see a name on them is there a place to look?\r\n2, Original tank was fiberglass so I replaced it with an original from Norvil Norton\r\n3, Alton electric start, the switch is hidden\r\n4, it rides great, really like a Norton should (I've had many)\r\n5, I don't have the original forks", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1725413369, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15468415, "authorName": "Norton1970 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/norton1970/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I will try to get a video of me riding it, but it runs great it was maintained by Jeff Rogan of Limey Lucas in Island Park NY, a genius with English bikes.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1725413455, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15468563, "authorName": "OGm5", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ogm5/", "bidAmount": 1970, "content": "$1,970 bid placed by OGm5", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1725415479, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15470518, "authorName": "2hecknback", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/2hecknback/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The first superbike of its era.\r\nLots to like here - E start, front disc, iconic Fastback style.\r\nPeashooter mufflers are a 'factory update.'\r\nVoted Motorcycle News 'Bike of the Year' 5 times running.\r\n@BAT Wheels are period correct lipped aluminum not chrome steel.\r\n@Norton1970 Which pic shows the \"dent\" in the tank? Fiberglass doesn't really dent without damage, so is it aluminum or steel? Is it the long range tank? Shape appears unique.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1725462786, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15470697, "authorName": "Norton1970 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/norton1970/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "2hecknback it would be picture 24 to be honest it is really hard to see, not obvious. The original tank was fiberglass but I purchased a new steel tank from https://www.norvilmotorcycle.co.uk/. It is the long range tank so I believe it makes the bike a \"LR\"", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1725463912, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15470702, "authorName": "Norton1970 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/norton1970/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@2hecknback it would be picture 24 to be honest it is really hard to see, not obvious. The original tank was fiberglass but I purchased a new steel tank from https://www.norvilmotorcycle.co.uk/. It is the long range tank so I believe it makes the bike a \u201cLR\u201d", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1725463956, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15470705, "authorName": "BlD", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bld/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Could you take a video of a cold startup also? Thanks. Beautiful Norton.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1725463975, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15470752, "authorName": "Norton1970 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/norton1970/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@BID will do I'll get it possibly Friday as out of town now. If you tickle it 3-4 pumps it will start 1st or 2nd attempt", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1725464301, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15471019, "authorName": "lazyeye6", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lazyeye6/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "When was the Alton electric start kit installed? What battery was installed for it?\r\nWhat electronic ignition was installed? The Zenor Diode was removed. What regulator was installed? What brand hydraulic front brake system? Does it wet sump? Pics of underside of motor and handlebar controls please. Where is the\r\nelectric start switch located?", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1725466144, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15471444, "authorName": "Norton1970 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/norton1970/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@lazyeye6 I've had the electronic ignition installed since I've had it about 10 years and the electronic starter is about 5 years old, the switch is hidden behind the side panel. I'll try to get those pictures Friday. I believe the front disc is Brembo. I'm not sure about the regulator where could I find the make/model for that?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1725468979, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15471613, "authorName": "Norton1970 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/norton1970/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@lazyeye6 - as for the wet sump yes it does if left for a long time. In the time that I've had it only seen it twice, I don't have a anti drain value installed", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1725469665, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15486253, "authorName": "Norton1970 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/norton1970/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1725569085, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15486277, "authorName": "Norton1970 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/norton1970/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1725569147, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15486292, "authorName": "Norton1970 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/norton1970/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@lazyeye6 @bid I added a cold start although it's warn here today and pictures of the controls and underneath", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1725569197, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15488137, "authorName": "39mercman", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/39mercman/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Norton1970, thank you for the cold start video, you should have made it a little longer to show us that the bike will idle down. I can't tell if the machine will stay running at an idel. Perhaps you can post another short video after she's warmed up, where you can walk away with her still running at that idel. It's just a suggestion, I think it could increase the bidding. GLWTA", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1725580137, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15488274, "authorName": "Abonchat", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/abonchat/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "What a beautiful bike. GLWTA!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1725581602, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15506801, "authorName": "billhepp", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/billhepp/", "bidAmount": 2071, "content": "$2,071 bid placed by billhepp", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1725798751, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15511167, "authorName": "rofandofy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rofandofy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Really nice Fastback. Hard to find. Glad there is a Reserve but should bring over 15k", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1725825224, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15524727, "authorName": "TJR126", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tjr126/", "bidAmount": 7250, "content": "$7,250 bid placed by TJR126", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1725990957, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15529715, "authorName": "DonPanMan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/donpanman/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Beauty here with nice improvements- the electric start & disc. Classic canyon carver... hope she goes to a home with worthy roads. GLWTA!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1726004803, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15530310, "authorName": "RandD", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/randd/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I didn't understand the question about does it wet sump. Will someone please explain?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1726006337, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15530373, "authorName": "DonPanMan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/donpanman/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "When they sit for a while oil drains from the tank and the engine & fills the crankcase.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1726006476, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15530382, "authorName": "TJR126", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tjr126/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sold on 9/10/24 for $7,250 to TJR126", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1726006500, "type": "bat-bid-reserve"}, {"id": 15530399, "authorName": "DonPanMan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/donpanman/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Congrats @TJR126 on a nice ride!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1726006533, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15530777, "authorName": "dirtbeard", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dirtbeard/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Nice purchase price for this bike, well bought...", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1726007558, "type": "comment"}]