Keeping Norton Alive: Kenny Cummings on Racing & Restoring Classics | One Gang Ep. 077

Send us Fan MailToday we hear the fascinating journey of Kenny Cummings, the mastermind behind NYC Norton. Discover how Kenny transitioned from his career in music to become a celebrated motorcycle restorer, specializing in Norton bikes. We discuss his racing experiences, the challenges of running a restoration business, and the evolution of NYC Norton. Don't miss this engaging conversation about passion, precision, and the art of motorcycle restoration.Timestamps:00:00 Welcome to One Gang Worldwide Podcast00:21 Introducing Kenny Cummings of NYC Norton02:08 Kenny's Early Life and Musical Journey05:54 From Music to Motorcycles18:20 NYC Norton: The Beginning30:12 Challenges and Triumphs of NYC Norton37:27 Max's Workshop and Fabrication Skills38:52 The Cafe Racer Movement and NYC Norton42:04 Specialization in Norton Motorcycles44:39 Challenges and Lessons in Motorcycle Restoration47:50 The Future of Vintage Motorcycle Restoration55:40 Community Building and Business Focus01:04:33 Adapting to Industry Changes01:08:35 Advice for Aspiring Entrepreneurs01:08:20 Reflecting on the Journey01:11:23 The Challenges of Custom Bike Building01:12:25 Current Projects and Social Media Presence01:15:53 Speed Round: Quickfire Questions01:30:34 Test Rides and Routes01:33:15 Final Thoughts and FarewellCheck Out Our Sponsors:LeatherUp - Use Code "CW20" at checkout for 20% off! : https://www.leatherup.com/Butt Buffer: https://buttbuffer.com/Keyboard Motorcycle Shipping: https://keyboardmotorcycleshipping.com/Connect with Cycles Worldwide:Subscribe to our YouTube channel for more episodes:   YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9f5Fx7tVs67xgemZUFphawFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61551644038136Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/cyclesworldwidellc/LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/sergey-tokman-2a78a6284/TikTok:  https://www.tiktok.com/@cycles.worldwideJoin the One Gang Community: https://cyclesworldwide.com/#KennyCummings #NYCNorton #NortonMotorcycles #VintageRacing #MotorcyclePodcast #OneGangWorldwide #ClassicMotorcycles #MotorcycleRestoration #NortonCommando #AHRMARacing