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by BlackIP2
Sun Dec 10, 2023 11:12 pm
Forum: for sale and wanted
Topic: Interpol
Replies: 17
Views: 57015

Re: Interpol

A bit late this I know, but I've also got one of the ex-South Yorkshire IP2s with an 'A' reg, engine and frame number 3060.
Also turned mine into a special...
Rotary XJ.jpg
by BlackIP2
Sat May 28, 2022 2:25 pm
Forum: for sale and wanted
Topic: Rotary stablemate - Guzzi?
Replies: 5
Views: 11166

Re: Rotary stablemate - Guzzi?

Bike now SOLD
by BlackIP2
Tue May 24, 2022 10:10 pm
Forum: for sale and wanted
Topic: Rotary stablemate - Guzzi?
Replies: 5
Views: 11166

Re: Rotary stablemate - Guzzi?

Forgot to say, the luggage is of course fully removable - the panniers being the easiest to take off on any bike I've had.
Breva 1200.jpg
by BlackIP2
Tue May 24, 2022 10:05 pm
Forum: for sale and wanted
Topic: Rotary stablemate - Guzzi?
Replies: 5
Views: 11166

Re: Rotary stablemate - Guzzi?

It's actually lighter than a Commander, though I am always a bit suspicious of quoted weights. But it is a big bike. However, it benefits from a low seat which makes all the difference. I am quite short but can get both feel comfortably on the ground on the Guzzi. When I tried a Commander I was tip-...
by BlackIP2
Mon May 23, 2022 6:12 pm
Forum: for sale and wanted
Topic: Rotary stablemate - Guzzi?
Replies: 5
Views: 11166

Rotary stablemate - Guzzi?

Apologies, it's not a rotary, but it makes a nice stablemate. So if you are looking for something classy to add to your garage, I have a lovely Guzzi Breva 1200 on an 08 plate. £3,500 ono. Near Warwick. Please PM me for further details and photos if you are interested. if it's inappropriate I will h...
by BlackIP2
Sun Mar 06, 2022 7:45 pm
Forum: technical interest and new ideas
Topic: Classic/IP2 black exhaust finish
Replies: 10
Views: 17224

Re: Classic/IP2 black exhaust finish

After riding with a Classic that had polished silencers on a VMCC run back in the summer, I was very impressed with the finish and I want the polished look on my IP2 silencers. However, on trying to clean mine up over the winter it's nigh on impossible to get the original coating off, whatever it is...
by BlackIP2
Wed Feb 02, 2022 6:40 pm
Forum: for sale and wanted
Topic: IP2 or Classic clutch cable wanted
Replies: 3
Views: 7493

Re: IP2 or Classic clutch cable wanted

Forgot to say that I don't expect there are any new cables around so it's a used clutch cable I am after - unless there is a new one you have spare.
Please PM me if you have one that you don't need.
Cheers
by BlackIP2
Fri Jan 28, 2022 12:37 pm
Forum: for sale and wanted
Topic: IP2 or Classic clutch cable wanted
Replies: 3
Views: 7493

IP2 or Classic clutch cable wanted

Anyone got a clutch cable for either the Norton IP2 or Classic that is surplus to requirements? Just servicing my IP2 and found the cable nipple dug so tightly into the release arm in the primary drive cover that I had to chisel it out. Probably not been apart for goodness knows how long so perhaps ...
by BlackIP2
Wed Jan 05, 2022 8:39 pm
Forum: Norton Rotary Enthusiasts Club
Topic: Classic on Ebay
Replies: 9
Views: 25816

Re: Classic on Ebay

So there is someone out there with deep pockets - it's sold...
by BlackIP2
Tue Nov 02, 2021 7:36 pm
Forum: for sale and wanted
Topic: Classic for sale
Replies: 24
Views: 138127

Re: Classic for sale

Something odd about the clocks - lots of numbers missing on both the speedo and tacho. Not seen anything like that before
by BlackIP2
Sat Aug 07, 2021 1:59 pm
Forum: for sale and wanted
Topic: IP2/Classic clutch cable
Replies: 2
Views: 3083

Re: IP2/Classic clutch cable

Thanks for that, but what I am after is a second cable to have as a spare and I can, if needs must, get one made locally by a guy who does all the Velocette OC cables.
I was just trying to see if there were any new ones left anywhere but it looks like there aren't.
by BlackIP2
Thu Aug 05, 2021 5:28 pm
Forum: for sale and wanted
Topic: IP2/Classic clutch cable
Replies: 2
Views: 3083

IP2/Classic clutch cable

Anyone know if there are any clutch cables about for the IP2 or Classic? Both Startrights and Andover list them as out of stock. Mine hasn't gone yet, but having been on a VMCC run last week where two bikes had their clutch cables snap reminded me that I ought to carry a spare. Otherwise I suppose t...
by BlackIP2
Sat Feb 20, 2021 9:34 pm
Forum: for sale and wanted
Topic: Interesting Interpol on Ebay
Replies: 5
Views: 8093

Re: Interesting Interpol on Ebay

It was just under £15k when it first went up! Obviously someone had second thoughts but even at 'only' £12k it's still far too high. Be interesting to see how long it stays on there.
by BlackIP2
Sun Feb 14, 2021 7:01 pm
Forum: for sale and wanted
Topic: Interesting Interpol on Ebay
Replies: 5
Views: 8093

Re: Interesting Interpol on Ebay

I was just about to post it up too but you beat me to it. Pretty hefty price tag is an understatement, and I'm pretty sure this one has been up before with its TRRL trimmings. I seem to recall from previous comments that there is no way it can be ridden on the road (because of all the TRRL stuff on ...
by BlackIP2
Wed Dec 16, 2020 6:44 pm
Forum: Norton Rotary Enthusiasts Club
Topic: Alternative Silencers
Replies: 5
Views: 12179

Re: Alternative Silencers

Here is my IP2 when I bought it, with a 2 into 1 system on it that hardly weighed anything. However, it was very, very loud and even after I bought a baffle for it, it made no difference! rear.jpg It had Geoff Madden's name engraved on it, so I assume it was one of his specials which I think he buil...
by BlackIP2
Tue Sep 08, 2020 8:26 pm
Forum: technical interest and new ideas
Topic: Improving IP2 front forks
Replies: 3
Views: 3970

Improving IP2 front forks

Has anyone got experience of improving the ride quality on the IP2/Classic? The rear end on my IP2 is much better after a new set of NJB gas shocks, but the front end is very stiff and seems unable to damp out even small bumps. As mine no longer carries the huge police fairing, I removed the spacers...
by BlackIP2
Wed Jul 15, 2020 4:28 pm
Forum: Norton Rotary Enthusiasts Club
Topic: Bikinis
Replies: 7
Views: 12603

Re: Bikinis

No it didn't. The original fairing and fittings had already been removed from my IP2 by the time I bought it, so I don't even know what that outrigger sub-frame looks like. When working out how to fit my Yamaha fairing I wanted to use the original mounts wherever possible, so I modified the bolt-on ...
by BlackIP2
Tue Jul 07, 2020 9:31 pm
Forum: Norton Rotary Enthusiasts Club
Topic: Where things live
Replies: 6
Views: 11725

Re: Where things live

It really depends what the red wire is supposed to be supplying and where it comes from, so impossible to say what it is. When I stripped out my wiring harness, I followed the wiring diagram in the IP2 workshop manual as closely as I could as most of the components were still IP2, but in the end I f...
by BlackIP2
Tue Jul 07, 2020 5:24 pm
Forum: for sale and wanted
Topic: Rotary in MCN classifieds
Replies: 1
Views: 3825

Re: Rotary in MCN classifieds

The only one I can see in the MCN online classifieds is this low mileage Commander, going for (a somewhat ambitious?) £12,950:
https://www.motorcyclenews.com/bikes-fo ... /56205487/
by BlackIP2
Tue Jul 07, 2020 5:15 pm
Forum: Norton Rotary Enthusiasts Club
Topic: Where things live
Replies: 6
Views: 11725

Re: Where things live

Hi Roger Glad you got your forum admission sorted. The coils fit in the moulded recess in the plastic air filter box cover that goes at the top front of the engine. Coils go in here.jpg The starter solenoid is a bit more tricky, as you have to remove the right hand footrest assembly and brake pedal....
by BlackIP2
Thu Jun 25, 2020 10:22 pm
Forum: General discussion (eveything else)
Topic: The Norton affair
Replies: 12
Views: 16412

Re: The Norton affair

Looks like good news for those who invested in Norton's pension scheme:
https://www.bennetts.co.uk/bikesocial/n ... n-millions
by BlackIP2
Sat Mar 28, 2020 12:06 am
Forum: technical interest and new ideas
Topic: F1 Yamaha parts
Replies: 6
Views: 6999

Re: F1 Yamaha parts

They look just like the XJ600F indicators I have in my box of bits? That's the model before the Diversion.
by BlackIP2
Sun Jan 19, 2020 11:04 pm
Forum: technical interest and new ideas
Topic: Classic engine back in
Replies: 15
Views: 14109

Re: Classic engine back in

Looks good. Out of interest, what make of tyres have you fitted?
by BlackIP2
Sat Jan 04, 2020 11:04 pm
Forum: technical interest and new ideas
Topic: IP2 and Classic tyre sizes
Replies: 3
Views: 5417

IP2 and Classic tyre sizes

New tyres are needed for my IP2 but I am confused over sizes, as there seem to be quite a few different combinations posted in various road tests, the workshop manual, etc. They are all V18: 100/80; 100/90; and 110/80 for the front tyre. And for the rear: 110/90; 120/80; and 120/90. I have seen all ...
by BlackIP2
Mon Dec 23, 2019 3:03 pm
Forum: technical interest and new ideas
Topic: New chain gaiters
Replies: 7
Views: 14622

Re: New chain gaiters

Yes, thanks from me too. Looks like Roadholder forgot to put the 'dot' in the email.
by BlackIP2
Sun Dec 22, 2019 2:13 pm
Forum: technical interest and new ideas
Topic: New chain gaiters
Replies: 7
Views: 14622

New chain gaiters

Following the mentions of the new gaiters (in both the latest Epitrochoid and Roadholder) that Chris H has produced, my order for a set is ready to be placed. However, the email address provided by Tim in Roadholder does not appear to work, so Chris, any chance you can post a reply on here please an...
by BlackIP2
Sat Dec 14, 2019 5:14 pm
Forum: General discussion (eveything else)
Topic: Forum problem regarding bogus topics
Replies: 5
Views: 7581

Forum problem regarding bogus topics

We seem to be being increasingly targeted by scammers on the forum. Is there anything the tech team can do to purge it please, or perhaps shut down the forum briefly to put them off? I have stopped looking at anything on the forum at the moment as there is clearly something going on that is not righ...
by BlackIP2
Thu Dec 12, 2019 1:24 pm
Forum: General discussion (eveything else)
Topic: Bogus postings or scamming?
Replies: 1
Views: 3602

Bogus postings or scamming?

We seem to be being targeted by some bizarre postings in the last few days. Are these mistakes, pranks or something more sinister?
I am not going to open any of them in case they contain a virus. The Guzzi owners club was the target of the latter earlier this year.
by BlackIP2
Tue Nov 19, 2019 3:18 pm
Forum: for sale and wanted
Topic: For Sale Supreme Commander
Replies: 18
Views: 21899

Re: For Sale Supreme Commander

Thanks Clive/Richard. Very tasty and I should think the other changes under the bodywork that can't be seen can surprise quite a few modern bikes on the road.
by BlackIP2
Mon Nov 18, 2019 10:20 pm
Forum: for sale and wanted
Topic: For Sale Supreme Commander
Replies: 18
Views: 21899

Re: For Sale Supreme Commander

Anyone got any pictures of these rare Supreme Commanders?
I tried googling it but all I got was Ed Straker's car from 70's TV series UFO!