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World war 2 bike

Discussion in 'Pull up a chair and sit for a spell' started by viking, Mar 9, 2009.

  1. viking

    viking New Member

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    my dad was a dispatch rider in the war. he told me if I can remember right that it was a 500 norton canadian army edition.I would really like to find a picture of what this bike would have looked like.Maybe some day restore one in his honour.If anyone has any info on where to find out about these bikes I would be very greatful.
    Viking
    viking, Mar 9, 2009
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    hotroadking Super Moderator Staff Member

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    Found this on google

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    hotroadking Super Moderator Staff Member

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    thank-you so much this is so cool.can't wait to show my older brother this, he is going to freak.Although we have been riding harleys for many years we have always talked of restoring a bike like dads.
    Thanks again. Viking
    viking, Mar 9, 2009
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  6. hotroadking

    hotroadking Super Moderator Staff Member

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    no problem

    remember

    google is your friend on the inner net... lol
    hotroadking, Mar 9, 2009
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    They have a lot of Army bikes at the Barber Museum in Birmingham.......Don`t know if they are listed on the internet....
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    good job hrk!!!!!!!
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    Here is a great old advertisement for Norton during WW2.

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    thank you all so much
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