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<blockquote data-quote="Black Flash" data-source="post: 30937" data-attributes="member: 433"><p>it took me 20 years to find a Shadow I could afford, but I also have two Comets one 600 and one 676 bored and stroked which I gave to my good old friend Jack Barker to ride. You can make a Comet really fast and it is easy to change to a later Norton box. Then they are just as much fun and easier to get hold of.</p><p>One of my Comets was a real bitsa and I can tell you from experience that when it comes to hunting for parts at an affordable price, then ten years go by in no time at all. If you want to fulfill your dream and ride the bike, then look for a complete second hand one if there is any chance you can afford one.</p><p>As much as I like tinkering / building the bikes the fun riding them is even bigger. get a complete one if you can, try to use it. If the bike needs an extensive rebuilt, breathe heavily, save up money and give the job to a specialist. At least you know you have all the parts you need and it is just money that stops you from riding. It took me 5 year to find a RFM ( they are now available new) and despite having the money to pay for it, I could not proceed with the bike as the was none on offer.</p><p>you pick your choice, but I would definately go for a complete bike.</p><p>Bernd </p><p></p><p>P.S. Apart from the wonderful black paint there is hardly any difference between a Shadow and a Rapide. When an engine rebuilt is needed you are likely to end up with a Shadow anyway and then it is just the carbs you need to change.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Black Flash, post: 30937, member: 433"] it took me 20 years to find a Shadow I could afford, but I also have two Comets one 600 and one 676 bored and stroked which I gave to my good old friend Jack Barker to ride. You can make a Comet really fast and it is easy to change to a later Norton box. Then they are just as much fun and easier to get hold of. One of my Comets was a real bitsa and I can tell you from experience that when it comes to hunting for parts at an affordable price, then ten years go by in no time at all. If you want to fulfill your dream and ride the bike, then look for a complete second hand one if there is any chance you can afford one. As much as I like tinkering / building the bikes the fun riding them is even bigger. get a complete one if you can, try to use it. If the bike needs an extensive rebuilt, breathe heavily, save up money and give the job to a specialist. At least you know you have all the parts you need and it is just money that stops you from riding. It took me 5 year to find a RFM ( they are now available new) and despite having the money to pay for it, I could not proceed with the bike as the was none on offer. you pick your choice, but I would definately go for a complete bike. Bernd P.S. Apart from the wonderful black paint there is hardly any difference between a Shadow and a Rapide. When an engine rebuilt is needed you are likely to end up with a Shadow anyway and then it is just the carbs you need to change. [/QUOTE]
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