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by Blair-re5
Wed Sep 05, 2018 9:59 am
Forum: technical interest and new ideas
Topic: Commander engine noise
Replies: 2
Views: 3741

Commander engine noise

Hi I have had the commander a few weeks now and have finally got it road legal
here in NZ.I have taken it out a couple of times and it starts/run and goes well But
there is a engine noise i'm suspicious of.Can anyone help? Here is a link to a youtube
video.Cheers Blair.

https://youtu.be/A8KH9m3I_do
by Blair-re5
Sun Aug 19, 2018 10:52 am
Forum: for sale and wanted
Topic: Commander parts
Replies: 3
Views: 4640

Re: Commander parts

Hi Terry, yes I have a commander and a ip2.. But had to sell the re5 to get my first Norton. I'll try and catch up and chat rotaries next time I'm in Chch. Cheers Blair.
by Blair-re5
Sat Aug 18, 2018 7:27 am
Forum: for sale and wanted
Topic: Commander parts
Replies: 3
Views: 4640

Re: Commander parts

Hi Terry if you don't have any luck with parts I have a r/h
Rear pannier lid you could borrow and get a boat Builder to make a mould/ new one from. I live in Auckland (my Dad lives in Chch) so not to far from you. Cheers Blair.
by Blair-re5
Sat Jun 09, 2018 10:19 am
Forum: General discussion (eveything else)
Topic: Chassis number location
Replies: 2
Views: 4570

Chassis number location

Hi guys, About 6 weeks ago I brought a commander on EBay Very Happy It is now on its way to Me here in NZ
But I know when it arrives (in 10 days) the customs people will need to check chassis number with paper
Work. Can someone let me knows it's location so I can give them a heads up.
Cheers Blair.
by Blair-re5
Tue Jan 17, 2017 8:50 am
Forum: for sale and wanted
Topic: No Spark....
Replies: 7
Views: 7779

Re: No Spark....

Hi thanks guys. I decided to take the cdi unit to a friend of a friend(who is an electronic guru)we took it apart and found a broken soldier joint.resoldiered now working fine Very Happy. He said he can make me up a new and approved box when he get time. smiley. Cheers Blair
by Blair-re5
Mon Dec 26, 2016 10:15 am
Forum: for sale and wanted
Topic: No Spark....
Replies: 7
Views: 7779

Re: No Spark....

Thanks JB ,Tested ignition trigger,Ecu,coils as per manual everything tests ok but still no spark cry .I see Andover Norton also do a replacement kit with all the bits (trigger,ecu,coils & leads) has anyone used their units? Its about twice the price as the minimag unit.(They list it for a comma...
by Blair-re5
Fri Dec 23, 2016 9:37 am
Forum: for sale and wanted
Topic: No Spark....
Replies: 7
Views: 7779

No Spark....

Hi everyone,tried to get bike going today ....no spark ..looks like my sparkright unit has given up.Any ideas on where to get another or better replacement.Cheers and merry Christmas Blair.
by Blair-re5
Wed Jul 16, 2014 11:02 am
Forum: for sale and wanted
Topic: Mint classic on ebay.
Replies: 6
Views: 7656

Mint classic on ebay.

Hi fellow rotary nuts I see there is a very nice classic on ebay (271545027581)Interesting to see if it sells at THAT price .
by Blair-re5
Fri Mar 02, 2012 9:55 am
Forum: technical interest and new ideas
Topic: silkolene pro 2
Replies: 5
Views: 6756

Re: silkolene pro 2

Hi thanks for your reply's ,We haven't received any 'classic comp 2' in NZ yetbut the 'comp 2' costs $35nz dollars(16pounds)per litre very expensive .I would like to try and find a full synthetic oil at a better price.Cheers every one happy rotating Very Happy Blair.
by Blair-re5
Sun Feb 26, 2012 10:04 am
Forum: technical interest and new ideas
Topic: silkolene pro 2
Replies: 5
Views: 6756

silkolene pro 2

Hi sorry to talk about 2 stroke oil again,but I have a technical question that I can't find online .Does any know the "flash point" of silkolene pro 2 I have found out that rotella dd40is 228 deg c and a lot of SYNTHETIC 2 stroke oils are a lot lower ,Motul 800 2t is 252 deg c.thanks Blair .
by Blair-re5
Tue Oct 11, 2011 9:25 am
Forum: General discussion (eveything else)
Topic: club shop
Replies: 1
Views: 2581

club shop

Hi all, Summer is almost here so getting the IP2 ready.I have tried to buy some stuff online and have had trouble finishing my order as anyone else had problems.Also i have not received my last order can anyone help mei have tried to do track and trace but does not work .Cheers Blair (Auckland NZ)
by Blair-re5
Thu Jun 30, 2011 9:41 am
Forum: technical interest and new ideas
Topic: Club shop
Replies: 13
Views: 15804

Re: Club shop

Sounds great to me.It would make it alot easier to order things as im on the other side of the world.Sorry about my user name(sold my re5 to get a IP2) i must change it one day.Also Andy if you read this can you let me know a good time to phone you as im interestedin a new wiring loom.Its winter now...
by Blair-re5
Wed Aug 11, 2010 10:54 am
Forum: technical interest and new ideas
Topic: carbon buildup
Replies: 2
Views: 3235

carbon buildup

Hi there any good ideas ?I had our snap-on tool rep in today and i used his inspection camera(great piece of equipment)and had a look down the spark plug holes,quite a bit of carbon on the rotors.the camera could not look 90 deg so i could not look at side housings.what should i do ??1 -keep using u...
by Blair-re5
Mon Aug 09, 2010 9:52 am
Forum: login and say hello!
Topic: IP2 finally in NZ
Replies: 1
Views: 3370

IP2 finally in NZ

Hi all, well it has finally Very Happy arrived after a few (21!!!)weeks i have got my IP2.I have not been for a ride yet as i have to get it road legal first.I have had it going and it is running a bit rough eg wont idle when cold only runs on1 rotor(no it has not got the 1 rotor idle system) until ...
by Blair-re5
Fri Apr 16, 2010 10:47 am
Forum: login and say hello!
Topic: New Norton Interpol owner seeks tips
Replies: 8
Views: 9084

Re: New Norton Interpol owner seeks tips

Hi everyone,Thank you so much for all the advice and support. The engine number is 00003205 the vehicle ID is 00003117 the farings have unfortunately has been removed. Also wondering if any one has used moray's upper cylinder lubricant I used it years ago while racing gokarts it left more of an oily...
by Blair-re5
Wed Apr 14, 2010 10:51 am
Forum: login and say hello!
Topic: New Norton Interpol owner seeks tips
Replies: 8
Views: 9084

New Norton Interpol owner seeks tips

Hi I am in New Zealand and have just bought a Norton Interpol in Ireland I am eagerly awaiting its arrival and would like any advice for maintaining this bike. I would like to find out any tricks for starting....how long it needs to warm up before moving and any other tips for owning/riding a Norton...