V-Twins in Featherbeds

 

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AUSSIE-BUILT JAPTON:

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AJS-NORTON:

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NOR-VIN:

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norvin2

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The one on the right was built by Phil Cotton Motorcycles. Note the front downtubes have gone.

 

norvin3

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Also looks great with the original Roadholder forks.

 

NORDIAN:

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Indian Chief in a Featherbed, belonging to Allen Goldwater

 

BUELL MANX

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Article: http://thekneeslider.com/norton-manx-style-buell-x1-lightning-cafe-racer/ more pics: http://www.ridesonfire.com/ebay/p1-v2/c-280819932821.htm

 

HEDTON

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The Hedlund engine was designed in Sweden by Nisse Helund, for sidecar racing. The first one ws produced in 1975. One came tthitd in the world championship in 1979.

 

NORTON-YAM

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A 920cc Virago engine with shaft drive, and a Yamaha TY1. Arcicle on the Virago: http://thekneeslider.com/archives/2010/03/24/banquer-920-norton-featherbed-with-yamaha-virago-engine-and-shaft-drive/ (front downtubes partially or complketely removed).

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These Yamatons were built by Sepp Koch....gallery here: http://www.tr1.de/pages/gallery_sepp.php NOTE bottom frame rails removed.

 

NORCATI:

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NORDIAN:

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NORTILIA:

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NORTON WANNABE (actually a Ducati):

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