1949 Norton ES2

This 1949 Norton ES2 was purchased in 2010 by the seller, who has ridden it in a number of SoCal AMCA road runs and Hansen Dam Ride and Rally events in the time since. The bike is powered by a 490cc OHV single mated to a four-speed transmission and is finished in chrome and black with silver, red, and black accents over a black “garden gate” frame. Equipment includes a Roadholder fork, plunger shocks, drum brakes, center-striped 19″ wire-spoke wheels, and a friction-plate steering damper as well as an Amal pre-Monobloc carburetor, a mattress-spring solo seat, a pillion seat, and a chrome low-mounted exhaust system with a Brooklands-can-style muffler. This ES2 is now offered with a clean California title in the seller’s name. Bodywork including a chrome-plated fuel tank with silver-enameled side and top panels, red and black stripes , and black rubber knee grips is joined by a mattress-spring solo seat and a fender-mounted pillion seat over a black-painted “garden gate” frame. Additional equipment includes a pedestrian-slicer number plate, an Altette-style horn, folding passenger foot pegs, a rear grab handle, and both center and side stands. The front fender has been repaired and repainted, and close-up photos that show paint chips on the fuel tank and wheel rims can be viewed in the gallery.

Description as published on the original listing. Sesame Cars does not verify seller claims.