Author Topic: First run since lockdown!  (Read 700 times)

iansoady

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First run since lockdown!
« on: June 23, 2020, 10:50:01 AM »
I decided to take the Norton out for a short run this morning - only 10 miles or so around the Worcs / Warks lane (and to buy a small battery which was my excuse). Started first kick and ran like a bird - doing 65 at the top of Gorcott Hill on the A435 for those that know it.

Lovely to feel the wind and hear the mighty Norton running again.
Ian.
1964 Norton Electra
1969 BSA-Suzuki-Steib S501 (the B'Zuki)
1948 BSA C11

Smithy

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Re: First run since lockdown!
« Reply #1 on: June 23, 2020, 10:59:32 AM »
Excellent! Glad you enjoyed the thrill of the Norton so much.

Ian

mthee

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Re: First run since lockdown!
« Reply #2 on: June 23, 2020, 02:26:47 PM »
Sounds like absence has made both your hearts grow fonder! ?? Obviously made for eachother...
Fear of the unknown does not mean the unknown needs to be feared

themoudie

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Re: First run since lockdown!
« Reply #3 on: June 23, 2020, 07:47:39 PM »
Very nice Ian, I can just hear the blat!  ;D

Good health, Bill

CrazyFrog

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Re: First run since lockdown!
« Reply #4 on: June 23, 2020, 09:25:52 PM »
My Jawa's can only just manage that Ian, and they're a bit younger (though perhaps no more modern) than the Norton!
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themoudie

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Re: First run since lockdown!
« Reply #5 on: June 23, 2020, 10:45:58 PM »
This link is for the "Anoraks" of navigation and route planning!  ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D

Gorcott_Hill_gradient

My regards, Bill

iansoady

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Re: First run since lockdown!
« Reply #6 on: June 24, 2020, 10:11:40 AM »
Oh well done Bill! The gradient only really starts where the dual carriageway starts ie at around 1/3 the way in.
Ian.
1964 Norton Electra
1969 BSA-Suzuki-Steib S501 (the B'Zuki)
1948 BSA C11