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by johnbirchjar
Tue Mar 26, 2024 11:13 pm
Forum: Norton Rotary Enthusiasts Club
Topic: Holding clutch in and oil supply
Replies: 11
Views: 223

Re: Holding clutch in and oil supply

I remember trying a hydralike converted clutch that someone had fitted to a Commander,it didn't make the clutch leaver any lighter to operate,didn't actually ride the bike,so can't comment on"finding neutral",so seeing as I had mastered the art of finding neutral before stopping,I didn't t...
by johnbirchjar
Sun Mar 24, 2024 11:25 pm
Forum: Norton Rotary Enthusiasts Club
Topic: Holding clutch in and oil supply
Replies: 11
Views: 223

Re: Holding clutch in and oil supply

I did the same as Ian with bigger ball bearings,but it made no discernible difference,J.B.
by johnbirchjar
Sat Mar 23, 2024 11:15 pm
Forum: Norton Rotary Enthusiasts Club
Topic: Holding clutch in and oil supply
Replies: 11
Views: 223

Re: Holding clutch in and oil supply

Hi Mike,
I believe most rotories suffer with the "finding neutral" when stationary,what I got into the habit with my Classic was to just snick the box into neutral just before coming to a standstill,(I have to do the same with my Deauville)ride safe,J.B.
by johnbirchjar
Thu Dec 28, 2023 11:18 pm
Forum: General discussion (eveything else)
Topic: The new year
Replies: 2
Views: 7569

The new year

Hi Guys,
I am not a lover of Christmas(just call me Grinch)but I will wish you all a "Happy New Year"!,and ride safe in 2024,J.B.
by johnbirchjar
Wed Dec 13, 2023 11:47 pm
Forum: for sale and wanted
Topic: Interpol
Replies: 17
Views: 57010

Re: Interpol

Looks the biz cool ,well done you exclaim,J.B.
by johnbirchjar
Wed Dec 13, 2023 11:43 pm
Forum: Norton Rotary Enthusiasts Club
Topic: rotary with Mecums, anybody know this bike?
Replies: 5
Views: 15324

Re: rotary with Mecums, anybody know this bike?

Looks like somebody has don a nice job cosmetically cool,but I would need lots more info before I paid the estimated bid price,J.B.
by johnbirchjar
Mon Dec 11, 2023 11:28 pm
Forum: General discussion (eveything else)
Topic: UK passport office
Replies: 1
Views: 9689

Re: UK passport office

Please ignore previous post, red face ,J.B.
by johnbirchjar
Mon Dec 11, 2023 11:22 pm
Forum: General discussion (eveything else)
Topic: UK passport office
Replies: 1
Views: 9689

UK passport office

Hi guys,
nothing at all to do with bikes,but do's anyone know the actual phone number of the UK Passport Office?(not 0300 222 0000)they were no help at all,J.B.
by johnbirchjar
Tue Nov 28, 2023 11:27 pm
Forum: General discussion (eveything else)
Topic: Classic's and their owners
Replies: 39
Views: 2221868

Re: Classic's and their owners

The phrase something about "Hens Teeth" spring to mind wink,J.B.
by johnbirchjar
Sun Nov 12, 2023 11:34 pm
Forum: for sale and wanted
Topic: FREE on collection
Replies: 8
Views: 22290

Re: FREE on collection

Hi Richard,
Sorry to hear that you have given up biking,I am still getting out quite regulaly,sadly no longer on the Classic,(Honda Deauville mounted now)a totally different beast to the Classic,but it will suffice,take,look after yourself,rgds,J.B.
by johnbirchjar
Mon Oct 30, 2023 11:15 pm
Forum: General discussion (eveything else)
Topic: door lock grief
Replies: 5
Views: 21850

Re: door lock grief

If replacing the lock actuators is as bad as replacing the window winding mechanism on a Bora I will learn to live with it,as you say, "Getting the door panels off is a real pain in the xxxxx,"J.B.
by johnbirchjar
Thu Oct 26, 2023 10:30 pm
Forum: General discussion (eveything else)
Topic: door lock grief
Replies: 5
Views: 21850

Re: door lock grief

New batt's,no difference evil,may have to learn to live with it and adjust.
by johnbirchjar
Wed Oct 25, 2023 10:17 pm
Forum: General discussion (eveything else)
Topic: door lock grief
Replies: 5
Views: 21850

Re: door lock grief

That is the next thing on my list,thanks,J.B.
by johnbirchjar
Mon Oct 23, 2023 10:30 pm
Forum: General discussion (eveything else)
Topic: door lock grief
Replies: 5
Views: 21850

door lock grief

Hi guys, I have VW Jetta on a 07 plate,only done 50,000 miles,with me as the 3rd owner,anyway,I am having all sorts of grief with the electronic door locks,eg the drivers door will not open using the Fob,has to be manually opened with the Ign: key,none of the passenger doors open with the Fob,and ha...
by johnbirchjar
Tue Oct 10, 2023 10:17 pm
Forum: technical interest and new ideas
Topic: IP2/Classic temperature gauge
Replies: 10
Views: 40890

Re: IP2/Classic temperature gauge

I really am surprised Graham hasn't got one lying about,(considering the amount of IP-2s that have passed through his hands over the last 40 odd years)J.B.
by johnbirchjar
Sun Oct 08, 2023 10:15 pm
Forum: technical interest and new ideas
Topic: IP2/Classic temperature gauge
Replies: 10
Views: 40890

Re: IP2/Classic temperature gauge

Hi Roy,
Isn't the sender for the temp; gauge under the spark plug on the Classic (or am I getting a bit confused red face)J.B.
by johnbirchjar
Sat Oct 07, 2023 10:14 pm
Forum: technical interest and new ideas
Topic: IP2/Classic temperature gauge
Replies: 10
Views: 40890

Re: IP2/Classic temperature gauge

According to how many miles you re-conditioned engine in you Classic has done,it will probably run a bit hot until it loosens up a bit(couple of hundred miles should do it)at least,thats the experience I have had,and I should think Graham in Leeds would have the Temp Gauge you are looking for,J.B.
by johnbirchjar
Sat Sep 30, 2023 10:44 pm
Forum: Norton Rotary Enthusiasts Club
Topic: ?
Replies: 5
Views: 19674

Re: ?

Ah yes,our beloved Rotories cool,totaly different riding experience,can't be compared with your Beemer of course,80's technology(even the turbine smoothness & power Very Happy ) but for the time they were unequaled.(in my unbiased opinion wink) That was one of the big differences I noticed when ...
by johnbirchjar
Thu Sep 28, 2023 10:29 pm
Forum: Norton Rotary Enthusiasts Club
Topic: ?
Replies: 5
Views: 19674

Re: ?

Hi Dave,
I ride most Wednesdays for a "Lunch Ride out" with a local biker club from Maldon in Essex,and a popular bike with these guys is the BMW 1200 flat twin cool ,unfortunately, to tall and heavy for this old biker cry,ride safe,J.B.
by johnbirchjar
Thu Sep 07, 2023 10:21 pm
Forum: technical interest and new ideas
Topic: Interpol 2 uneven running
Replies: 15
Views: 40576

Re: Interpol 2 uneven running

Having never ridden a Interplod,I can't comment,but I seem to remember reading somewhere that the Classic was the softer tuned of the two(a couple of BHP if memory serves)J.B.
by johnbirchjar
Wed Sep 06, 2023 10:34 pm
Forum: technical interest and new ideas
Topic: Interpol 2 uneven running
Replies: 15
Views: 40576

Re: Interpol 2 uneven running

I remember way way back(20+years?) when my Classic was returned to me from Shenstone after it's 1st engine re=build(long painful story cry)and I couldn't get the engine to run evenly between cold start and warm ,all over the place until about 90c.I eventually found the problem was the Idle Rod had b...
by johnbirchjar
Tue Sep 05, 2023 10:22 pm
Forum: login and say hello!
Topic: Blue Commander
Replies: 9
Views: 51243

Re: Blue Commander

Yep that was me Very Happy,(people remember the hat more than me wink,)sorry, but nothing comes to mind about you,your wife or the bike red face, I am to old to do "Camping Rallies" anymore,so perhaps at next years "Scotland Hotel Rally"we will finally get to have a chat,ride saf...
by johnbirchjar
Mon Sep 04, 2023 10:16 pm
Forum: login and say hello!
Topic: Blue Commander
Replies: 9
Views: 51243

Re: Blue Commander

Obviously I was there at the "Trophy Seramony" and I would have noticed who won "Best Rotory,sorry,but for the life of me I have no recollection of you receiving your trophy red face(what colour is your bike?)J.B.
by johnbirchjar
Sun Sep 03, 2023 10:31 pm
Forum: login and say hello!
Topic: Blue Commander
Replies: 9
Views: 51243

Re: Blue Commander

And I received a trophy for the oldest attendant that actually RODE his bike there cool J.B.
by johnbirchjar
Sun Sep 03, 2023 10:28 pm
Forum: login and say hello!
Topic: Blue Commander
Replies: 9
Views: 51243

Re: Blue Commander

Oh Yes,Maybe a bit of a report in the next issue of the club mag.
by johnbirchjar
Sat Aug 19, 2023 11:20 pm
Forum: technical interest and new ideas
Topic: Gearbox oil
Replies: 4
Views: 21091

Re: Gearbox oil

I found the one that H/Davidsons recommend for their bikes( made the old g/box run a lot quieter) I used it for years in my Classic(and it's bright red,so any leaks are quickly spotted)J.B.
by johnbirchjar
Sat Aug 19, 2023 11:11 pm
Forum: login and say hello!
Topic: Blue Commander
Replies: 9
Views: 51243

Re: Blue Commander

Could have been the one on it's way to the NOC rally in Sweden(there was one in attendance,allong with about 5 other Commanders)J.B.
by johnbirchjar
Thu Aug 03, 2023 10:45 pm
Forum: technical interest and new ideas
Topic: Interpol 2 uneven running
Replies: 15
Views: 40576

Re: Interpol 2 uneven running

I seem to remember about 5/6?years ago there were reports of quite a few dodgy NGK plugs being sold,(and these were being sold by reputable sources) then during covid the reports seemed to dry up,bikes not being used I suppose,not heard anything since though,J.B.
by johnbirchjar
Mon Jul 31, 2023 10:15 pm
Forum: for sale and wanted
Topic: Interpol fairing
Replies: 4
Views: 16282

Re: Interpol fairing

Well it's different ain't it cool,J.B.
by johnbirchjar
Mon Jul 31, 2023 10:13 pm
Forum: technical interest and new ideas
Topic: Tale of woe...
Replies: 15
Views: 28228

Re: Tale of woe...

Pleased you got the old girl sorted at last,ride safe,J.B.