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ALLADIN’S CAVE

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“I like riding Nortons. I got my first one in 1964 and they went like anything”

COL Graham is a stalwart of the NSW Central Coast classic bike community and an acknowledged expert on all things Norton, especially the long line of hearty twins from the 500cc Model 7 right through to the Commando 850. He also has a thing for BSAs and big Honda touring bikes.

What was your first bike?

“A CZ 175. I bought it in 1956 when I was 16 years and nine months old. I went for my licence on it and they failed me. I had to ride around the block and

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