1961 Norton Manxman 650 project (11) - Serial Numbers

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  • @rscaryrsc
    @rscaryrsc 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Comforting to know all the numbers match and it is indeed number one. Cool!

    • @TheMightyGarage
      @TheMightyGarage  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Phew! Yes, very happy to see that they all matched, Scott. How is the Speed Twin going? It's a terrific looking bike.

  • @vwmountainman9701
    @vwmountainman9701 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wow -
    That's a real find !!!
    Regardless of what one collects - to have the 1st in the series - priceless !!!

    • @TheMightyGarage
      @TheMightyGarage  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hehe, thanks. I consider myself very lucky to have found it, but now I have a morale obligation to return it to the original specification 😀. so much for the cafe racer! Maybe the next one! Cheers, Mike

  • @gregbrassington2120
    @gregbrassington2120 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Excellent Mike, No1.
    Cheers Greg.

    • @TheMightyGarage
      @TheMightyGarage  5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks a lot Greg! I'm thrilled that it's what we hoped it would be. Best wishes, Mike

  • @iivaridark6850
    @iivaridark6850 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    It's quite fun and interesting to see those...

    • @TheMightyGarage
      @TheMightyGarage  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks a lot! Glad you enjoyed the vid. Best wishes, Mike

  • @Wooley689
    @Wooley689 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Very nice Mike, bet there are many who had no idea where to look for those numbers or even what they mean, like me for instance. Very valuable information.

    • @TheMightyGarage
      @TheMightyGarage  5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks a lot Wooley. It's been a really interesting experience learning about these numbers and the great support from the Norton Owners Club. Best wishes, Mike

  • @TheDavey333
    @TheDavey333 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    You got yourself a piece of history there, Mike, no.1 it’s official 👍
    To me it’s surprising that it still a matching numbers bike, you have to a good job of restoring it now.
    Where did you find it, bet that’s a story in itself?

    • @TheMightyGarage
      @TheMightyGarage  5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hi David, yes I'm so happy about it. I'll have to do a little story about how I came about it but a friend in our club was offered it when he purchased another bike and didn't want 2 bikes and offered it to me. I thought it was a 650/SS and love them (like Chuck's bike) and so I jumped at it, only to find out later that it was the first Manxman. Like you say, now I have to do a good job of restoring it back to original specifications... including those handlebars! 🤣

  • @tadpoles10
    @tadpoles10 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    'Resale Value' just went up Mike .. lol
    All interesting stuff & nothing like having the documentation to back it up.
    Have great week, regards to all. t ..

    • @TheMightyGarage
      @TheMightyGarage  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks a lot Terry. Yes, I do hope so.. I have a few ideas about longer term plans but it's going to be a good while. Best wishes, Mike

  • @sf940477
    @sf940477 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Nice one Mike . Who would have thought when purchased what you had . Ps hope that wasn't the wife's toothbrush 🤣

    • @TheMightyGarage
      @TheMightyGarage  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hehe, yes it's been an amazing discovery! Now I have to paint it blue with the red seat 🤣

  • @TornadoCAN99
    @TornadoCAN99 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Interesting to research this sort of stuff. I just let my NOC membership lapse. Is the records look up/printout done for free or is there a charge?

    • @TheMightyGarage
      @TheMightyGarage  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hi, the basic factory record check is free I believe, but the factory record certificates are chargeable. You can get these whether you're a club member or not. The price is more expensive of course for non-members. Here's a link to the NOC website with additional info: www.nortonownersclub.org/records/factory-records-certificate Cheers, Mike

  • @54macdog
    @54macdog 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Not very glamorous, but essential and fascinating research. On a side note, my wife wrote a horror story about a bike that had mystical runes engraved on the frame and the new owner was pursued by terrifying supernatural bikers. If you see any weird squiggles...

    • @TheMightyGarage
      @TheMightyGarage  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hehe, I will have to look out for the squiggles John!! Thanks for sharing that story. Best wishes, Mike

  • @mutiarabayu9011
    @mutiarabayu9011 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Please information about the norton dominator oil line model 99 off 1961.. please

    • @TheMightyGarage
      @TheMightyGarage  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hi Mutiara. What specifically would you like to know?

  • @erwinballings9155
    @erwinballings9155 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    TOP, No1

    • @TheMightyGarage
      @TheMightyGarage  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks a lot Erwin. Best wishes, Mike

  • @jimh.5286
    @jimh.5286 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    It appears that you have thoroughly obliterated any arguments that the bike's original color wasn't blue.

    • @TheMightyGarage
      @TheMightyGarage  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Haha, yes Jim. I hope that confirms it once and for all 🤣