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by Derek Nicol
Sun Jun 24, 2012 5:37 pm
Forum: login and say hello!
Topic: re5m
Replies: 2
Views: 5105

Re: re5m

Hi.Please excuse the thread hijack, i thought David might be interested...A mate of mine (and member of the same bike club) has bought the Black 1976 RE5 thats on page 30 of Epitrochoid issue 100.He didnt pay £7k for it btw. wink
by Derek Nicol
Fri Jun 08, 2012 11:51 am
Forum: calendar dates and announcements
Topic: ROC Anniversary Meeting
Replies: 32
Views: 813663

Re: ROC Anniversary Meeting

DavidMy Apologies... it doesnt look as though im going to make it to the Anniversary meet this weekend. cry I have been fighting with a particularly nasty strain of Tropical Man Flu all week and im not winning. Im very disappointed to have to miss it, i really enjoyed the 21st Anniversary meet.If i ...
by Derek Nicol
Wed Apr 25, 2012 10:36 pm
Forum: General discussion (eveything else)
Topic: Norton returning to the TT
Replies: 7
Views: 7498

Norton returning to the TT

Norton are returning to the TT with the new Norton race bike... a Spondon frame housing.. wait for it.. could it be the new 700cc rotary?.. no!.. a new Norton piston engine?.. no!.... maybe a Peugeot? wink .. no!.... housing an Aprilia V4 engine!! cry Oh dear!
by Derek Nicol
Sat Jan 28, 2012 12:36 pm
Forum: General discussion (eveything else)
Topic: Great little Norton biker bar!
Replies: 6
Views: 6796

Re: Great little Norton biker bar!

Don't forget that here in Essex we have the Norton pub .... in the village of Cold Norton.Have a look at http://www.savethenorton.orgMight be worth having a run out there during the club's 30th anniversary meeting?David Sounds like a plan David cool Think we might overwhelm their car park though, b...
by Derek Nicol
Sat Jan 28, 2012 12:32 pm
Forum: General discussion (eveything else)
Topic: F1 Norton at The MGP
Replies: 5
Views: 6631

Re: F1 Norton at The MGP

I was marshalling at the Manx at the exit of Kirkmichael. On Justin`s last lap he came through Kirkmichael village & Rhencullen in the Newcomers for the 1st time on "Full Chat" on his own so we had the full music at top volume with no extraneous noises. Totally Brilliant!!!! Soooo muc...
by Derek Nicol
Tue Sep 07, 2010 6:41 pm
Forum: General discussion (eveything else)
Topic: F1 Norton at The MGP
Replies: 5
Views: 6631

Re: F1 Norton at The MGP

I was marshalling at the Manx at the exit of Kirkmichael. On Justin`s last lap he came through Kirkmichael village & Rhencullen in the Newcomers for the 1st time on "Full Chat" on his own so we had the full music at top volume with no extraneous noises. Totally Brilliant!!!! Soooo much...
by Derek Nicol
Sat Jan 16, 2010 12:31 pm
Forum: technical interest and new ideas
Topic: The new Norton Rotary
Replies: 7
Views: 8345

Re: The new Norton Rotary

Ah! just noticed 'Cornishman's post regarding this in the 'general discussion' section, it seems the Royal Mail is a bit slow around my part of the country. I see the skeptics have been busy already Very Happy
by Derek Nicol
Sat Jan 16, 2010 12:20 pm
Forum: technical interest and new ideas
Topic: The new Norton Rotary
Replies: 7
Views: 8345

The new Norton Rotary

How typical is that! the last ever copy of the NOC's Roadholder magazine to drop through my door is also the most interesting... i refer to the Stuart Garner interview page 50-53.The (700cc) new engine has been completely redesigned. There is not one component that will be the same (as the 588).I ca...
by Derek Nicol
Mon Jun 29, 2009 11:48 pm
Forum: General discussion (eveything else)
Topic: Norton Day Friday 2009 Donington
Replies: 16
Views: 16685

Re: Norton Day Friday 2009 Donington

I heard them talk that many hundreds of thousand pounds worth of stock was on order from various places around the world,but still only one Commando in one piece, and did that work? Because I never saw it move all weekend! I saw Stuart Garner ride the Commando 961 but its not one of theirs, its one...
by Derek Nicol
Wed Jun 24, 2009 9:24 am
Forum: General discussion (eveything else)
Topic: Norton Day Friday 2009 Donington
Replies: 16
Views: 16685

Re: Norton Day Friday 2009 Donington

It was a little bit odd to find so few places to buy food. I don't see how the N.O.C could be involved with that side - I'm sure the owners of Donington Park have total control over who sells food within their grounds. The NOC must have asked Donington what catering would be available!!At least by ...
by Derek Nicol
Tue Jun 23, 2009 3:59 pm
Forum: General discussion (eveything else)
Topic: Rotary Nortons at the T.T.
Replies: 28
Views: 38091

Re: Rotary Nortons at the T.T.

Interpol2471 wrote:The ex Triumph man is Simon and he told me no Rotary road bike and he did say that they were looking at a four .. who do you believe lol
Theyre not all singing from the same song sheet yet Very Happy Need a bit more schooling!
by Derek Nicol
Tue Jun 23, 2009 3:52 pm
Forum: General discussion (eveything else)
Topic: Vulcan bomber
Replies: 7
Views: 6926

Re: Vulcan bomber

Saw the Vulcan fly over Milton Keynes last Thursday heading East, i just popped out to the shops and was driving up the road, looked up and there it was. My first thought, for a split second, was whats Concorde doing up there? then i realised what it was. Never seen it before.
by Derek Nicol
Tue Jun 23, 2009 12:25 pm
Forum: General discussion (eveything else)
Topic: Norton Day Friday 2009 Donington
Replies: 16
Views: 16685

Re: Norton Day Friday 2009 Donington

Who also thought it a good idea to have no food vans on site other than the cafe, did anyone get served there during the day? I begged for food and drink at Norton Racing so thanks to them for that. I guess NOC thought only VIP's need to eat and drink during the day No, the first food I ate was the...
by Derek Nicol
Mon Jun 22, 2009 11:46 pm
Forum: General discussion (eveything else)
Topic: Norton Day Friday 2009 Donington
Replies: 16
Views: 16685

Re: Norton Day Friday 2009 Donington

I was a volunteer helping to run the Donington rally Please dont take any criticism of the event personally Derek. I have been a Rally secretary in recent years and i know it takes a lot to put something like this together. May i add my thanks to the volunteers who no doubt did their best.My critic...
by Derek Nicol
Mon Jun 22, 2009 6:00 pm
Forum: General discussion (eveything else)
Topic: Norton Day Friday 2009 Donington
Replies: 16
Views: 16685

Re: Norton Day Friday 2009 Donington

Great photos Graham... and i believe the TT bike failed to break down.The NOC/Norton/Donington organisation was lacking and i overheard many people expressing their disapointment.
by Derek Nicol
Mon Jun 22, 2009 5:29 pm
Forum: General discussion (eveything else)
Topic: Rotary Nortons at the T.T.
Replies: 28
Views: 38091

Re: Rotary Nortons at the T.T.

I spoke to Brian Crighton on Saturday morning at Donington and he confirmed that he is currently building a 700cc rotary using wider rotors than the 588. The aim is 200bhp.He also said that as far as he is concerned there will be a road version, even if its only a run of x200. This contradicted thei...
by Derek Nicol
Sat Jun 13, 2009 12:11 am
Forum: General discussion (eveything else)
Topic: Rotary Nortons at the T.T.
Replies: 28
Views: 38091

Re: Rotary Nortons at the T.T.

Watched the final part of ITV4s 100 Greatest TT moments last night and guess what came in at number one... yep, Hislop Abus Norton vs Fogarty Loctite Yamaha - 1992 Senior race.Pity the Norton couldnt compete this year. Interesting though that Dunlop said 'we need to get the bike right for next year,...
by Derek Nicol
Sat May 09, 2009 10:04 pm
Forum: calendar dates and announcements
Topic: May 16th Meeting
Replies: 6
Views: 7415

Re: May 16th Meeting

p.s. yes, i did notice your 'wink' smilie
by Derek Nicol
Sat May 09, 2009 4:09 pm
Forum: calendar dates and announcements
Topic: May 16th Meeting
Replies: 6
Views: 7415

Re: May 16th Meeting

Just an after thought this is only a small local meeting of mainly Vintage bikes so please dont think you need to be pulling wheelies or doing burn outs in the car park thanks wink Very Happy LOL!!! have you met many Rotary owners yet? Wheelies and Burn outs!! So long as you dont invite Trevor Nati...
by Derek Nicol
Thu May 07, 2009 1:38 am
Forum: General discussion (eveything else)
Topic: Oh dear !
Replies: 8
Views: 8833

Re: Oh dear !

Aside from the inacurate plaque... i like it, in the same way that i would like to see an F1 painted up in the Blue/Silver/Red paint scheme of the original race bike. It is a good talking point and serves to remind us that if things had worked out differently our Rotary Bike could well have borne a ...
by Derek Nicol
Mon May 04, 2009 9:42 pm
Forum: calendar dates and announcements
Topic: Donnington Park 19/20/21 June 2009
Replies: 28
Views: 70823

Re: Donnington Park 19/20/21 June 2009

Norman Lorton (ROC Member and NOC Secretary) tells me that the ROC will be invited to take part in Friday's track days... He promises more details anon .... DC I have had it confirmed today that to go on the track you must pay to become a NOC member as well as being a member of the ROC due to insur...
by Derek Nicol
Sun Apr 26, 2009 11:25 am
Forum: technical interest and new ideas
Topic: Interpol 2 Brake Pads
Replies: 9
Views: 11187

Re: Interpol 2 Brake Pads

OK, that explains that then. Thanks for bearing with me on this one, think we should re-name the technical interest section the stupid questions section Very Happy I will let you know how i get on with my Goldfren wafer thin 'No wear indicators' pads (havnt ridden it yet).
by Derek Nicol
Sat Apr 25, 2009 9:05 pm
Forum: technical interest and new ideas
Topic: Interpol 2 Brake Pads
Replies: 9
Views: 11187

Re: Interpol 2 Brake Pads

Ive got the Goldfren pads, i will let you know if the bike still stops.Im puzzled though. The new Goldfrens are the same thickness as the used Brembos! (which an MOT centre told me were borderline failure). The Brembos have a vertical grove down the centre which is almost worn away (the Goldfrens do...
by Derek Nicol
Fri Apr 17, 2009 9:59 pm
Forum: calendar dates and announcements
Topic: Donnington Park 19/20/21 June 2009
Replies: 28
Views: 70823

Re: Donnington Park 19/20/21 June 2009

I just had the following email enquiry from a ROC member... Do you know if Donington has to be pre-booked or pay on day? Not getting much info apart from what you have sent as not in NOC. I thought i would post up my reply on here...Donington is pre book only - closing date 5th June. According to th...
by Derek Nicol
Sun Apr 12, 2009 10:36 pm
Forum: calendar dates and announcements
Topic: Donnington Park 19/20/21 June 2009
Replies: 28
Views: 70823

Re: Donnington Park 19/20/21 June 2009

Friday entrance NOC member £10 / members partner £10 / Non member £12 / under 18's free.Friday road parades 2 x 20 mins £15.Friday race parades 2 x 20 mins £35.Friday evening party £5 (includes 1st drink).Saturday entrance £5 / under 18's free.Saturday road parade 1 x 20 mins £15.Saturday race parad...
by Derek Nicol
Sat Apr 11, 2009 1:48 am
Forum: technical interest and new ideas
Topic: Interpol 2 Brake Pads
Replies: 9
Views: 11187

Re: Interpol 2 Brake Pads

Thanks, it helps if you know what to ask for.Ah, so Norton Motors fitted Brembo pads? that must be whats in the front end of my bike now.The nearest BMW bike dealer is 25 miles away so i will probably end up with whatever the bike shop around the corner can get hold of.I take it that the Delta, Lock...
by Derek Nicol
Thu Apr 09, 2009 10:08 pm
Forum: technical interest and new ideas
Topic: Interpol 2 Brake Pads
Replies: 9
Views: 11187

Interpol 2 Brake Pads

I was just in the process of asking you guys if somebody could remind me what other bike/s use the same brake pads as the the Interpol 2 (or for part numbers) but i thought i would check through my workshop manual again to see if i had made any notes. I found the following handwritten list... EBC si...
by Derek Nicol
Mon Apr 06, 2009 11:40 pm
Forum: calendar dates and announcements
Topic: Donnington Park 19/20/21 June 2009
Replies: 28
Views: 70823

Re: Donnington Park 19/20/21 June 2009

Is it just me or is it a bit pricey? I would have to spend well over one hundred pounds to take part in everything (plus food and drink costs).I am considering taking part in the Friday road parades x2, the Friday night party and the Saturday race parade x1... this will cost me fifty pounds.
by Derek Nicol
Sat Apr 04, 2009 11:44 pm
Forum: General discussion (eveything else)
Topic: ROC members /other bikes
Replies: 2
Views: 4129

Re: ROC members /other bikes

No other bikes for me, no point, they would never see the light of day, i would always choose the Norton.Ive owned bikes that were faster, that handled better, that were more comfortable, that i could cruise at higher speeds on, etc etc etc... but none compare with the Norton.
by Derek Nicol
Tue Mar 24, 2009 8:43 pm
Forum: calendar dates and announcements
Topic: Donnington Park 19/20/21 June 2009
Replies: 28
Views: 70823

Re: Donnington Park 19/20/21 June 2009

No noise limits !!! Very Happy There will be 'Paddock Runs'- 'a form of mini sprint with commentary'. 'Road Parades'- 'must have MoT, tax & insurance and no oil leaks'- 'Track cars will control speeds'. 'Speed Parades'- CRMC scrutineering of bikes (tape up lights & indicators) & clothing...