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This is a link post The Norton Project
A story about how two brothers stole their fathers 1969 Norton Commando, had it restored and then gave it back to him for Christmas.

if you have a spare 15 Minutes, it's a great video
(I helped save b3ta! Terry Oblong There's nobody here but us chickens on, Fri 1 Oct 2010, 0:11, Reply)
This is a normal post I watched this earlier
and I'm not ashamed to admit the last 5 minutes had me very teary eyed. An excellent story.
 (I helped save b3ta! Herb Alpert's Taxi Driver I have very beautiful lips, Fri 1 Oct 2010, 0:28, Reply)
This is a normal post Same here but
In the last 5 minutes of the video my room got very dusty and a bit of it got in my eye
 (I helped save b3ta! Terry Oblong There's nobody here but us chickens on, Fri 1 Oct 2010, 1:18, Reply)
This is a normal post It was silly of me to chop onions and watch that at the same time!

The Commando STILL owns most bikes of its class today.60's British Engineering and Manufacturing.
 (Wyldoats Is 8 miles outside of Barstow, Fri 1 Oct 2010, 1:54, Reply)
This is a normal post I struggle to watch a 1 minute film on the net, let alone 15.
But watched every second of that. Awesome. Thanks.
 (I helped save b3ta! Jimbuktu See? Right here, Fri 1 Oct 2010, 0:31, Reply)
This is a normal post I was doubtful about the 15mins
but didn't notice the time one bit
 (I helped save b3ta! shk is always cool and calm, Fri 1 Oct 2010, 0:33, Reply)
This is a normal post This ^
totally.
 (I helped save b3ta! Black Moon Not cracked, I'm all up to be., Sat 9 Oct 2010, 3:54, Reply)
This is a normal post That is very very lovely
I was a bit skeptical about whether it was a good idea until I saw his face towards the end, but clearly was.
 (SnowyTheWereRabbit the Leporid from Hell, Fri 1 Oct 2010, 1:32, Reply)
This is a normal post fantastic
watched the whole thing. Lovely.
 (I helped save b3ta! mr horrible up yours, dickface, Fri 1 Oct 2010, 1:34, Reply)
This is a normal post Superb
Nice to have such a loving family, if I did this for my Dad he'd call the Police and have me arrested for stealing the bike in the first place ;)
 (I helped save b3ta! maiden is filmed before a live studio audience, Fri 1 Oct 2010, 1:50, Reply)
This is a normal post Awesome vid just awesome!!

(I helped save b3ta! dazzyboy, Fri 1 Oct 2010, 4:23, Reply)
This is a normal post That is going to
make a heap of business for the classic bike experience. I wonder if they did the restore for free?
 (I helped save b3ta! Sextant goes to him is emotionally erect, on this day, Fri 1 Oct 2010, 7:51, Reply)
This is a normal post That was truly as good as every comment so far on this link.
Thanks for sharing :'(
 (RBFesquire I shit badgers for breakfast, Fri 1 Oct 2010, 7:55, Reply)
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What a lovely heart warming 15mins to start a grey and wet Friday.

Its just such a shame he died in a horrific accident after snow/Norton bike interface issues...
 (I helped save b3ta! Qazxswe Meh, Fri 1 Oct 2010, 8:38, Reply)
This is a normal post Wish my dad was still alive.

(I helped save b3ta! Hellzapoppin, Fri 1 Oct 2010, 10:32, Reply)
This is a normal post feel for you x
wish mine was alive too.

I love british bikes too - what a wonderful video!
 (I helped save b3ta! camp freddy well, would you look at that!, Fri 1 Oct 2010, 13:16, Reply)
This is a normal post Fantastic.
And what a beautiful bike!
 (I helped save b3ta! IHaveABadFeelingAboutThis most likely working from home on, Fri 1 Oct 2010, 10:57, Reply)
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crying in the office is not cool. also, i now want this:

cgi.ebay.co.uk/NORTON-COMMANDO-750-QUICK-/170415703048?pt=UK_Motorcycles&hash=item27ad914408
 (Alphabet Soap boshboshboshbosh, Fri 1 Oct 2010, 12:45, Reply)
This is a normal post Nice but,
hopefully not with the Lucas (Prince of Darkness) lighting!
 (I helped save b3ta! FeralCatMan Unusual disease collector., Sat 9 Oct 2010, 16:19, Reply)
This is a normal post I hate it
when you're watching a video, and suddenly a fly gets in your eye... yeah lets go with a fly! Everyone thinks you're crying but goddamn it, your a man, you don't cry... IT WAS A FLY PEOPLE!

(man cries!)

Clickity!
 (I helped save b3ta! DavyBoyInGravyJoy Grey Goose Vodka on Ice, nothing finer, Fri 1 Oct 2010, 12:56, Reply)
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Cor, felt all gooey watching that.

Cheers :)
 (UTB, Fri 1 Oct 2010, 13:02, Reply)
This is a normal post This makes me happy

(I helped save b3ta! fozberry, Fri 1 Oct 2010, 14:37, Reply)
This is a normal post Fabulous

(I helped save b3ta! Flash_Bastard, Sun 3 Oct 2010, 1:48, Reply)
This is a normal post Well done guys!
Heart wrenching stuff. So well executed; the poster was a nice touch and you edited the video together beautifully. Thanks for sharing!
 (empois, Fri 8 Oct 2010, 22:11, Reply)
This is a normal post Utterly brillaint.
I'm still misty eyed now...
 (I helped save b3ta! Beastie is doing science with his arse, Sat 9 Oct 2010, 13:33, Reply)
This is a normal post A wonderful kindness.
Good that some people have such deep feelings for each other.
 (I helped save b3ta! FeralCatMan Unusual disease collector., Sat 9 Oct 2010, 16:18, Reply)
This is a normal post My dad used to ride these before I was born...
...in the UK police force. He loved them - I'd have killed to have been able to do what these guys did. Good job, top bike, great story.
 (NoveltyCondomHead Clanks Wams., Sun 10 Oct 2010, 1:19, Reply)
This is a normal post undoubtedly,
Few things make me tear up. But this was so ridiculously moving. Those two men must love their father so much, it's such a well thought and heartwarming gift. No doubt it was expensive, but for the sentimentality, it was completely worth it for their aging father.

10/10. Beautiful. Vintage bikes are ace. And the story behind it makes it perfect.
 (LakAttack, Mon 11 Oct 2010, 17:06, Reply)
This is a normal post I gave one of those away a few months ago...
It was a full race one we'd had in the family from the mid '70s. If you're interested a picture is here :
www.mms.org.im/robvinefund/bikeauction.shtml
and the fuller story is via a link above the pic on that page.
It made £8000 for the fund, but I'm still missing it terribly...

Ho hum.
 (I helped save b3ta! A Lurker jacked up on B3ta on, Tue 12 Oct 2010, 21:54, Reply)