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Post by mick64 on Jul 11, 2009 23:15:51 GMT
i was just wondering if norrie still tunes or works at msc,as you really dont hear about him much nowadays.
iv looked on the scooter sport forum alls quiet about him really
i knew he had alot to do with malossi but did he ever make a road going kit for small frames???as i know webbo did for lambrettas + exhausts.
it would be nice to know whats he thinks of the kits today like the new falc and could he ever beat it on his own racer lol.
i think scootering done a peice on him a long while back,but he seems to be under the radar since hes finished racing.
this ones for TONY what do racers do with there old race scooters do you keep doing up your old ones each year,like one frame 2/3 engines????or visa versa.
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Post by stewart on Jul 12, 2009 7:10:40 GMT
does he not run ve uk? the parts company  or maybe I'm thinking of someone else |
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Post by Juan on Jul 12, 2009 8:26:53 GMT
Norrie left MSC years ago to set up VE spares. I think he's also the head of Malossi UK and Polini UK. As far as I'm aware he can't be arsed getting his hands dirty these days other than working on his own bikes.
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Post by tony on Jul 12, 2009 23:33:51 GMT
I keep in touch with Norrie. He is well aware of the current kits and tuners etc. His Lc1 was way ahead of its time but we have had 25 years of two stroke development since then. Port flow ideas have changed dramatically. He is the head of the Bsso as well as the Md of Ve spares. I think only a few months ago there was an article written by him about an American vespa trip he did. As for "what do we do with our bikes" well, Norrie has all his... and my green one is on this link davedaniel.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=racing&action=display&thread=1954Unused engines still linger..I'm trying desperately to get my mind into selling some! I just cant seem to do it. Something to do with knowing how much effort went into them I think.  |
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Post by mick64 on Jul 12, 2009 23:52:35 GMT
cheers tony
i like your green scoot alot,iv watch you on you tube alot,i just like that look.
is that old yellow racer the new green one.hows the falc doing???
id like to copy your green one in time,but lack of funds at the mo,but il get there some day.if i get a free scooter or win lotto lol,
the last time i saw norrie face to face was when i went with my little bro to msc to pick up his new custom vespa 210 with micron exhaust and paint job by dream machine.
iv been on the new sport scooter,and iv looked at the old one,and it looks like loads of the old lot havnt moved over,but there still alot of info to read,is there any more racers on here???
mick
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Post by tony on Jul 13, 2009 0:03:18 GMT
Yeah green one is the one in all the pics. I've had this bike since 86 or 87.
On here racer wise we have Steve Pollit (ste15) racing a 90ss with the new M1r quattrini in it. We have John Woods (teamwoodspeed) on another Charlie Edmonds Falc in it and hopefully Adspeed (adam) on his Falc 50 special who'll be out this year I hope. Have a look at the racing section to see some pics.
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Post by Brian H on Jul 14, 2009 22:13:44 GMT
norries lc1 and tonys falc 90ss were both found in preston by a couple of really old guys who are still around if we find any more will let you know --- dont hold our breath
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Post by tony on Jul 14, 2009 23:27:55 GMT
I'll tell you a story about the collection of that bike too.. Now being how rare it was even back then I spoke to the fella after the deal was done for me and agreed the price and paid by cheque without even seeing the bike. I hired a van. Got me mate to drive as i was only 17 and we headed north. Got to preston about 10 am after sleeping a few hours a service station and headed for the house. I knocked on the door and the fellas mum said.."oh he's not here at the moment.He's on community service(  )... but the bikes in the garden!" Concerned now I walk arounf the back... there lies a cut up p-range frame in the garden. My heart sank..thinking of the £240 quid or so I'd paid for the 90ss..  "oh she says, it must be in the shed.." The door opens and inside this slightly tatty but complete 90SS ... spirits soared once more.. I swear to you all the way home that bike was talking to me.."thank you for saving me!" I kept checking it was there in the van as I still didnt believe it was there and it was mine! |
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Post by tony on Jul 14, 2009 23:31:19 GMT
Heres my other one. Again from up north..this one was dismantled in boxes in a little village near manchester. I've posted the pic so the ones who may think that I shouldnt be racing a rare bike feel happier ;D  |
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Post by carrosene on Jul 18, 2009 12:58:07 GMT
I keep in touch with Norrie. He is well aware of the current kits and tuners etc. His Lc1 was way ahead of its time but we have had 25 years of two stroke development since then. Port flow ideas have changed dramatically. He is the head of the Bsso as well as the Md of Ve spares. I think only a few months ago there was an article written by him about an American vespa trip he did. As for "what do we do with our bikes" well, Norrie has all his... and my green one is on this link davedaniel.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=racing&action=display&thread=1954Unused engines still linger..I'm trying desperately to get my mind into selling some! I just cant seem to do it. Something to do with knowing how much effort went into them I think. I got a chance to meet him on his trip to America. He was the guest of honor at Amerivespa and he was a nice guy to have a quick chat with. Everybody loved watching him in the gymkhana which he did quite well in. Eric |
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Post by scooterslag on Jul 18, 2009 13:36:52 GMT
Heres my other one. Again from up north..this one was dismantled in boxes in a little village near manchester. I've posted the pic so the ones who may think that I shouldnt be racing a rare bike feel happier ;D That scoot is sexy Tony- looked good in a recent article recently |
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Post by tony on Jul 18, 2009 23:27:21 GMT
Indeed.. cheers for the credit btw paul.
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Post by jonnysnatchsniffer on Jul 20, 2009 10:34:47 GMT
i reckon you should chop it, extend the forks a little and paint it matt green ;D.
nice scoot whats the power unit ?
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or maybe I'm thinking of someone else 
)... but the bikes in the garden!" Concerned now I walk arounf the back... there lies a cut up p-range frame in the garden. My heart sank..thinking of the £240 quid or so I'd paid for the 90ss.. 
