For those who don’t know the history of the bike in the clip. Works Norton RCW588 Spondon frame #347 1987 it is the 1st built, 1st raced and 1st win for a works Norton rotary. It was silver red and blue back then with an aircooled motor. The rider was Malcolm Heath and the 1st race was Darley Moor started at the back of the grid and finished 3rd in the wet. Two weeks later Malcolm got a 1st and a 2nd as a wildcard at the battle of the twins Snetterton. In 1988 #347 became the press bike and was fitted out in the new JPS sponsored livery. It was the press bike for the magazines, journalist rode it to get a feel of the bike for the first time. Sold into private hands it moved to Italy then back to the UK. The new owner had a Steve Cull works bike and the two made #347 the 1st raced frame and 1st raced water cooled engine (RCW1) together. RCW1 got Robert Dunlop 2nd at the Portuguese GP behind Foggy. It was paraded around the UK at many events including the TT all the works riders and many other A grade riders have graced the seat of #347. It’s now in Australia with another works Norton 1st The NRS that Ron Haslam’s won on debut in 1991 at Brands Hatch got a 1st and 2nd that weekend. NRS001 Harris frame one of only 5 frames made. 002 is in Italy and the NMM has 093, 004 and 005. NRS005 is the frame Steve Hislop won the TT on in 1992.
Not sure if that's a 1990 or 1991(?) but, no matter, it's absolutely fabulous to see it running, as it was meant to be - not locked inside some friggin museum. Congrats to the owner, that's an iconic piece of motorcycle racing history right there. 👌👍 Many thanks for the lovely footage!
Works Norton RCW588 Spondon frame #347 1987 it is the 1st built, 1st raced and 1st win for a works Norton rotary. It was silver red and blue back then with an aircooled motor. The rider was Malcolm Heath and the 1st race was Darley Moor started at the back of the grid and finished 3rd in the wet. Two weeks later Malcolm got a 1st and a 2nd as a wildcard at the battle of the twins Snetterton. In 1988 #347 became the press bike and was fitted out in the new JPS sponsored livery. It was the press bike for the magazines, journalist rode it to get a feel of the bike for the first time. Sold into private hands it moved to Italy then back to the UK. The new owner had a Steve Cull works bike and the two made #347 the 1st raced frame and 1st raced water cooled engine (RCW1) together. RCW1 got Robert Dunlop 2nd at the Portuguese GP behind Foggy. It was paraded around the UK at many events including the TT all the works riders and many other A grade riders have graced the seat of #347. It’s now in Australia with another works Norton 1st The NRS that Ron Haslam’s won on debut in 1991 at Brands Hatch got a 1st and 2nd that weekend. NRS001 Harris frame one of only 5 frames made. 002 is in Italy and the NMM has 093, 004 and 005. NRS005 is the frame Steve Hislop won the TT on in 1992.
Robert Dunlop. Roadracing legend! Joey Dunlop (older brother of Robert) KING of the roads! I watched those Nortons spitting flames at the Ulster Grand Prix standing on a farmer's gate from a distance of 1 metre. Absolutely awesome! Keep er lit!
For those who don’t know the history of the bike in the clip.
Works Norton RCW588 Spondon frame #347 1987 it is the 1st built, 1st raced and 1st win for a works Norton rotary. It was silver red and blue back then with an aircooled motor. The rider was Malcolm Heath and the 1st race was Darley Moor started at the back of the grid and finished 3rd in the wet. Two weeks later Malcolm got a 1st and a 2nd as a wildcard at the battle of the twins Snetterton.
In 1988 #347 became the press bike and was fitted out in the new JPS sponsored livery. It was the press bike for the magazines, journalist rode it to get a feel of the bike for the first time.
Sold into private hands it moved to Italy then back to the UK.
The new owner had a Steve Cull works bike and the two made #347 the 1st raced frame and 1st raced water cooled engine (RCW1) together. RCW1 got Robert Dunlop 2nd at the Portuguese GP behind Foggy. It was paraded around the UK at many events including the TT all the works riders and many other A grade riders have graced the seat of #347.
It’s now in Australia with another works Norton 1st The NRS that Ron Haslam’s won on debut in 1991 at Brands Hatch got a 1st and 2nd that weekend. NRS001 Harris frame one of only 5 frames made. 002 is in Italy and the NMM has 093, 004 and 005.
NRS005 is the frame Steve Hislop won the TT on in 1992.
Thanks Steve. Will add this to the video description
Nice placement of the scrutineering sticker! Central AND square...
Being a Rotary fan, it's terrific to see such a beautiful machine racing around the same track I just spent two days on driving a Porsche.
Not sure if that's a 1990 or 1991(?) but, no matter, it's absolutely fabulous to see it running, as it was meant to be - not locked inside some friggin museum.
Congrats to the owner, that's an iconic piece of motorcycle racing history right there. 👌👍 Many thanks for the lovely footage!
Works Norton RCW588 Spondon frame #347 1987 it is the 1st built, 1st raced and 1st win for a works Norton rotary. It was silver red and blue back then with an aircooled motor. The rider was Malcolm Heath and the 1st race was Darley Moor started at the back of the grid and finished 3rd in the wet. Two weeks later Malcolm got a 1st and a 2nd as a wildcard at the battle of the twins Snetterton.
In 1988 #347 became the press bike and was fitted out in the new JPS sponsored livery. It was the press bike for the magazines, journalist rode it to get a feel of the bike for the first time.
Sold into private hands it moved to Italy then back to the UK.
The new owner had a Steve Cull works bike and the two made #347 the 1st raced frame and 1st raced water cooled engine (RCW1) together. RCW1 got Robert Dunlop 2nd at the Portuguese GP behind Foggy. It was paraded around the UK at many events including the TT all the works riders and many other A grade riders have graced the seat of #347.
It’s now in Australia with another works Norton 1st The NRS that Ron Haslam’s won on debut in 1991 at Brands Hatch got a 1st and 2nd that weekend. NRS001 Harris frame one of only 5 frames made. 002 is in Italy and the NMM has 093, 004 and 005.
NRS005 is the frame Steve Hislop won the TT on in 1992.
Robert Dunlop. Roadracing legend! Joey Dunlop (older brother of Robert) KING of the roads! I watched those Nortons spitting flames at the Ulster Grand Prix standing on a farmer's gate from a distance of 1 metre. Absolutely awesome! Keep er lit!
Good memories 👏🏻
Another great video my friend. Very cool subject, and some smooooth riding!
Crazy how all lot of the manufacturers dipped their toes into rotary. It just didn’t stick.
I would love to ride a CR700
One stunning BEAUTIFUL machine
Awesome !!
Lovely to see it getting a good blast out.
Marvellous. My best wishes to all in their endeavours.
Awesome short vid mate! Thanks for including me bump starting the bike out right at the end. Such a cool experience to be appart of. 🤘
Many thanks for your help!
❤ loving it ✅
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