Difference between revisions of "Norton Dominator 88SS"

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absence of silencer on the left-hand side. Instead, twin pipes were utilized
absence of silencer on the left-hand side. Instead, twin pipes were utilized
and this obviously aided ground clearance when enthusiastic riding was called
and this obviously aided ground clearance when enthusiastic riding was called
for In fact, ground clearance was so good that only tyre adhesion determined the
for In fact, ground clearance was so good that only tire adhesion determined the
angle of lean that was available.
angle of lean that was available.
Handling was also second to none, and on long twisting country
Handling was also second to none, and on long twisting country
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needed, and remarkably brake fade never occurred, even when high speed
needed, and remarkably brake fade never occurred, even when high speed
retardation became necessary. In the wet the units remained fully watertight and
retardation became necessary. In the wet the units remained fully watertight and
only tyre adhesion was responsible for the longer stopping distances produced.
only tire adhesion was responsible for the longer stopping distances produced.
In the dry, however, a distance of approximately 27 feet could be obtained when
In the dry, however, a distance of approximately 27 feet could be obtained when
braking from 30mph.
braking from 30mph.