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by kanonkopdrinker
Fri Jan 26, 2018 11:04 pm
Forum: login and say hello!
Topic: Re5 oils
Replies: 10
Views: 18382

Re: Re5 oils

The club has a stock which it can decant to Club Members ... and if memory serves, it’s £3 a litre.

I have some in Essex.

And so does Dave Weighell in North Yorkshire.

Where are you?

David
by kanonkopdrinker
Mon Jan 22, 2018 4:15 pm
Forum: login and say hello!
Topic: Re5 oils
Replies: 10
Views: 18382

Re: Re5 oils

Hi CB

I too use GTX in the engine sump ..... but Rotella DD+40 in the metering tank.

Why?

Because it’s what rotary Nortons use, and so I have plenty to hand. It’s cheap. It burns clean. And nearly 40,000 miles on, the bike is still going!!!

David
by kanonkopdrinker
Fri Jan 12, 2018 11:10 pm
Forum: Norton Rotary Enthusiasts Club
Topic: Next project
Replies: 2
Views: 9614

Re: Next project

How about using one of the other rotary engines available?

www.aieuk.com ?

www.rotronuav.com ?
by kanonkopdrinker
Thu Jan 04, 2018 6:33 pm
Forum: Norton Rotary Enthusiasts Club
Topic: Reclaiming rotary engine components.
Replies: 34
Views: 379730

Re: Reclaiming rotary engine components.

Hi all, I don’t do Facebook either, but as far as I am aware, the one big advantage is that posts cannot be ‘moderated’ and subscribers are free to write what they like. However, the ROC site has never (AFAIK) had to be moderated due to inappropriate comments. Margaret does however do Facebook (and ...
by kanonkopdrinker
Tue Jan 02, 2018 6:07 pm
Forum: Norton Rotary Enthusiasts Club
Topic: Reclaiming rotary engine components.
Replies: 34
Views: 379730

Re: Reclaiming rotary engine components.

The two housings appear to be a water-cooled one from a Commander - and an air-cooled from an IP2 / Classic.

W2000 (KC27) expected in the new year.

David
by kanonkopdrinker
Mon Jan 01, 2018 11:23 pm
Forum: Norton Rotary Enthusiasts Club
Topic: Reclaiming rotary engine components.
Replies: 34
Views: 379730

Re: Reclaiming rotary engine components.

Happy 2028 to all ROC members!

I have just been sent a photo of the first of the refinished rotor housings .... and very good they look too.

There will be more details in the next club magazine.

David
by kanonkopdrinker
Wed Nov 29, 2017 10:47 pm
Forum: General discussion (eveything else)
Topic: NOC asking about Classic owner
Replies: 4
Views: 6495

Re: NOC asking about Classic owner

Yep, and he’s a member of the club!

Let me send him an email in case he’s missed this ......

David
by kanonkopdrinker
Wed Nov 22, 2017 11:30 pm
Forum: technical interest and new ideas
Topic: RE5 Starter Clutch
Replies: 4
Views: 6259

Re: RE5 Starter Clutch

Hi Charles,

For reasons which I am sure all Norton Rotary Owners are well aware, rotary Nortons are notoriously difficult to kick start!!!

David
by kanonkopdrinker
Wed Nov 22, 2017 10:16 am
Forum: Norton Rotary Enthusiasts Club
Topic: ROC Subs 2018
Replies: 0
Views: 9897

ROC Subs 2018

Club subs will fall due on 1 January 2018. Still just £15 for 12 months. Those wishing to renew by BACS .... The sort code is 20 12 21 Our account no. is 90614998 And if you could drop me (David) an email to advise that you have done it please, that'd be a great help. (RotaryOC@aol.com) David PSD/ O...
by kanonkopdrinker
Wed Nov 22, 2017 10:11 am
Forum: technical interest and new ideas
Topic: RE5 Starter Clutch
Replies: 4
Views: 6259

RE5 Starter Clutch

It has been proposed to have a batch of the (unobtainable, and unique to the RE5) starter clutches made. (In USA) Rest assured, if yours hasn't begun to fail yet, it will do eventually ... and you'll get that annoying whizzing sound as you press the starter button and it fails to engage. Likely cost...
by kanonkopdrinker
Sat Nov 11, 2017 10:11 am
Forum: for sale and wanted
Topic: Last F1
Replies: 14
Views: 16645

Re: Last F1

The vendor seems to have a tenuous grasp of reality ......

In his blurb, he believes this to be worth £50k + ...... and if that is the case, why on earth is he asking only £15k?

Given that it is only ‘worth’ what some else is prepared to pay, let’s see if he’s right.

DC
by kanonkopdrinker
Wed Nov 08, 2017 11:15 pm
Forum: Norton Rotary Enthusiasts Club
Topic: Reclaiming rotary engine components.
Replies: 34
Views: 379730

Re: Reclaiming rotary engine components.

I suggest you speak to club member Clemens Bubner in Germany .... he well may be able to provide you with some useful information.

David
by kanonkopdrinker
Tue Nov 07, 2017 3:29 pm
Forum: General discussion (eveything else)
Topic: Epitrochoid magazine
Replies: 10
Views: 13144

Re: Epitrochoid magazine

Hello Willy,

If you are the Willy I think you are, in Belgium .... I believe the reason you are not getting the club magazine any more, is because you did not renew your subscription to the club in 2017 .... nor even in 2016 - as far as I can tell.

David
by kanonkopdrinker
Tue Oct 17, 2017 10:25 am
Forum: calendar dates and announcements
Topic: Bill Hignett
Replies: 2
Views: 9320

Bill Hignett

It is with a very heavy heart to report that ROC member Bill Hignett was killed in a motorcycle accident on 5 October. Initial reports suggest that Bill was riding his very distinctive Norton Classic, distinctive because it was painted red and had BSA tank badges. Some of you may know this machine....
by kanonkopdrinker
Mon Oct 16, 2017 9:09 am
Forum: technical interest and new ideas
Topic: Spark plugs and Rad: Caps
Replies: 6
Views: 7528

Re: Spark plugs and Rad: Caps

Brake hose is extremely small bore; I don’t know what a minimum diameter might be for your proposed application.

David
by kanonkopdrinker
Wed Oct 04, 2017 9:34 pm
Forum: technical interest and new ideas
Topic: BARDAHL KGR INJECTION OIL
Replies: 7
Views: 8680

Re: BARDAHL KGR INJECTION OIL

Hi Holger,

It depends on how much of a hurry you are in.

We often have a few friends from Germany visit each year. I am sure one of them could be persuaded to take some oil back for you.

They’re from either Lübeck, Düsseldorf or Ulm (usually).

David
by kanonkopdrinker
Wed Aug 09, 2017 7:29 am
Forum: for sale and wanted
Topic: IP2 For Sale 1988 23000Miles
Replies: 2
Views: 4706

Re: IP2 For Sale 1988 23000Miles

It was from me. It was among a batch of spares I bought from the London police after they had sold their last Rotary Norton. Sadly I have no more, but I do still have a load of NOS IP2 bits.
David
by kanonkopdrinker
Mon Aug 07, 2017 9:12 pm
Forum: General discussion (eveything else)
Topic: Forum technical issue?
Replies: 4
Views: 6876

Re: Forum technical issue?

Graham, any thoughts?
David
by kanonkopdrinker
Sat Jul 08, 2017 3:55 pm
Forum: General discussion (eveything else)
Topic: Rotary oil
Replies: 3
Views: 6286

Re: Rotary oil

Hi Bill,

If I can get some oil over to Camberley, Surrey at the end of this month for collection from there .... is that any help?

I assume it is Silkolene 2T in sealed bottles you are after, as your man is not around with an empty drum to decant the Rotella 40?

David
by kanonkopdrinker
Fri Jun 16, 2017 11:06 pm
Forum: technical interest and new ideas
Topic: charging sat nav bats
Replies: 4
Views: 5752

Re: charging sat nav bats

Well mine on my RE5 is wired straight to the bike's battery, John.

As it was on the IP2.

I would guess the Classic is the same?

David
by kanonkopdrinker
Sat Jun 03, 2017 5:18 pm
Forum: General discussion (eveything else)
Topic: Shop floor mat ?
Replies: 5
Views: 7695

Re: Shop floor mat ?

Did you get a picture?
David
by kanonkopdrinker
Sat May 27, 2017 2:32 pm
Forum: for sale and wanted
Topic: "Norton Commander Rotary" on Ebay
Replies: 7
Views: 9197

Re: "Norton Commander Rotary" on Ebay

Put the eBay number in and search on that. See Joe's posting above.
Takes you straight there .....
David
by kanonkopdrinker
Thu May 25, 2017 10:04 am
Forum: technical interest and new ideas
Topic: f1 battery
Replies: 6
Views: 8284

Re: f1 battery

This was on Norton's 'to do' list ....

There is a parts list, hand drawn by Sir Richard.

And of course, there's an owner's handbook.
by kanonkopdrinker
Wed May 24, 2017 4:44 pm
Forum: technical interest and new ideas
Topic: f1 battery
Replies: 6
Views: 8284

Re: f1 battery

Awkward to get to which is why they are often overlooked.

Bodywork has to come off.

Then the fuel tank.

Then have a peek below the plug leads and it should be there.

Luckily, they are a common size .... i.e./ cheap-ish.

David
by kanonkopdrinker
Tue May 23, 2017 9:13 pm
Forum: for sale and wanted
Topic: "Norton Commander Rotary" on Ebay
Replies: 7
Views: 9197

Re: "Norton Commander Rotary" on Ebay

Don't know about just six bikes having the index marks 'G***MWD' ..... I know of at least 13 machiones with this series of numbers.

Doesn't say what the reserve is; be interesting to see ...

David
by kanonkopdrinker
Tue May 23, 2017 8:31 pm
Forum: calendar dates and announcements
Topic: Southern Classic Kempton park 2017
Replies: 20
Views: 31183

Re: Southern Classic Kempton park 2017

Well done for getting the bits to Roy, Paul. It was a good day and I think the club can feel quite happy with things .... apart from not having a stand to begin with ... and then having to move when they found us one!!!

David
by kanonkopdrinker
Sat May 20, 2017 3:09 pm
Forum: calendar dates and announcements
Topic: Brooklands Motorcycle Show - Sunday 2 July 2017
Replies: 6
Views: 14010

Brooklands Motorcycle Show - Sunday 2 July 2017

Anyone fancy coming to the above event?

Opens to the public at 10am, but if we are to have a ROC stand, then you will probably need to arrive before then.

Club entries are being collated by Gerald Pleace - a member of Brooklands, as well as the ROC.

Please email gvpleace@btinternet.com
by kanonkopdrinker
Sun May 14, 2017 9:47 pm
Forum: calendar dates and announcements
Topic: Classic Clubs Show - Donington Park 5-6 Aug 2017
Replies: 5
Views: 13026

Re: Classic Clubs Show - Donington Park 5-6 Aug 2017

Wayne,
There is no way you should be doing all this on your own.
You do quite enough for the club ..... let's see if someone else steps forward?
David
by kanonkopdrinker
Mon May 08, 2017 8:10 pm
Forum: calendar dates and announcements
Topic: Classic Clubs Show - Donington Park 5-6 Aug 2017
Replies: 5
Views: 13026

Classic Clubs Show - Donington Park 5-6 Aug 2017

The ROC has been invited to exhibit at this show.

Is there any member who would be willing to act as the club's liaison officer, co-ordinating entries, organising the stand etc?

Obviously, it should be one who intends to be at the show!!!

David
by kanonkopdrinker
Thu Apr 20, 2017 6:32 pm
Forum: calendar dates and announcements
Topic: Rotary article in this week's MCN
Replies: 2
Views: 9797

Re: Rotary article in this week's MCN

It's also on the MCN website.

I hope to use it for the next newsletter........

David