Highlights
- Featured in Backstreet Heroes and Café Racer Magazine USA
- Included in the Carol Nash Calendar, copies of which accompany the bike
- Custom-built with a 1963 Norton Slimline Featherbed Frame
- Powered by a tuned 1989 1,200cc Harley-Davidson Sportster engine
- Registered as a historic vehicle and ULEZ compliant
The Appeal
The Norton Featherbed frame is legendary among motorcycle enthusiasts for its handling characteristics, while Harley-Davidson's Sportster engines are renowned for their torque and distinctive sound. This unique café racer combines the best of both worlds, featuring a 1963 modified Norton Slimline Featherbed Frame paired with a tuned 1989 1,200cc Harley-Davidson Sportster engine.
Enhanced with Buell White Lightning components, this machine has received recognition in multiple publications, including Backstreet Heroes and Café Racer Magazine USA. Built by the current owner with performance and reliability in mind, this distinctive motorcycle offers an engaging riding experience with its combination of power, braking capability, and handling.
This is quite literally a unique opportunity.
Enhanced with Buell White Lightning components, this machine has received recognition in multiple publications, including Backstreet Heroes and Café Racer Magazine USA. Built by the current owner with performance and reliability in mind, this distinctive motorcycle offers an engaging riding experience with its combination of power, braking capability, and handling.
This is quite literally a unique opportunity.
History and Paperwork
- 1963 Norton Slimline Featherbed Frame with V5C documentation
- Engine and transmission from a 1989 Harley-Davidson 1,200cc Sportster
- Suspension, brakes and wheels from a Buell White Lightning
- Featured in multiple publications including Backstreet Heroes and Café Racer Magazine USA
- Appeared in the Carol Nash Calendar (copies included with the motorcycle)
- Registered as a historic vehicle, qualifying for road tax exemption
- ULEZ compliant
- Current owner built the motorcycle and has covered approximately 5,000 miles
The Condition
- The vendor states the motorcycle presents in very good order
- Numerous one-off handmade parts throughout
- Modified Norton Slimline Featherbed Frame
- Buell White Lightning wheels
The Mechanics
- 1,200cc engine from a 1989 Harley-Davidson Sportster
- Four-speed reinforced transmission
- Stainless steel exhaust system
- Buell suspension components
- Buell braking system
- Engine and transmission fully rebuilt during the custom build
- Tuned Harley-Davidson Sportster engine
- Suspension and brakes were fully overhauled during the build
- The vendor reports the motorcycle has covered 5,000 miles since the build without issues
- Described as having plenty of power with good handling characteristics
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