Manx Norton history

  • The man who made the Manx better: John Tickle’s lighter, faster Norton

    The man who made the Manx better: John Tickle’s lighter, faster Norton

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    John Tickle is a legendary name in the world of Norton, not least because it was he who – whisper it low – improved the Manx Norton. When he had bought the contents of the AMC race shop in 1966, Colin Seeley also acquired all the Manx Norton rights and parts. He decided to concentrate…

  • Dave Degens (1939–2026)

    Dave Degens (1939–2026)

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    The legendary racer and constructor who enjoyed success across many years, particularly in production racing, and often on his own-made machinery. Words: SIMON ROBINSON Dave Degens, legendary Triton guru and ex-racer, has died at the age of 86. Pictured here at Castle Combe in 1965 in a typically cheeky pose, sticking his tongue out at…


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