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- Sat Jul 25, 2020 11:30 am
- Forum: technical interest and new ideas
- Topic: Classic Petrol Tap
- Replies: 25
- Views: 59130
Re: Classic Petrol Tap
Thank you Richard for the interesting info concerning the lever plate, restricting the tap to only 'on' or 'reserve', both controlled by the vacuum fuel valve. I have only once run out of petrol when in the IoM, coasted to the side of the road, less than 5 mins to switch to reserve and away again, I...
- Wed Jul 22, 2020 8:13 pm
- Forum: technical interest and new ideas
- Topic: Classic Petrol Tap
- Replies: 25
- Views: 59130
Re: Classic Petrol Tap
John/Geoff,
I hope I am not tempting fate but I have not experienced any issues with the fuel tap, either leaking or the issues of the carbs drying out
Perhaps I have just been lucky
Tony
I hope I am not tempting fate but I have not experienced any issues with the fuel tap, either leaking or the issues of the carbs drying out
Perhaps I have just been lucky
Tony
- Fri Jul 10, 2020 7:00 am
- Forum: Norton Rotary Enthusiasts Club
- Topic: Where things live
- Replies: 6
- Views: 12082
Re: Where things live
Roger,
I should have added that the oil level switch only has one black wire
Tony
I should have added that the oil level switch only has one black wire
Tony
- Wed Jul 08, 2020 5:49 pm
- Forum: Norton Rotary Enthusiasts Club
- Topic: Where things live
- Replies: 6
- Views: 12082
Re: Where things live
My Commander oil level switch wire is black where it emerges from the frame then a short distance to a bullet connector then RW red/white to the loom
- Wed Jul 01, 2020 1:40 pm
- Forum: Norton Rotary Enthusiasts Club
- Topic: Reclaiming rotary engine components.
- Replies: 34
- Views: 388078
Re: Reclaiming rotary engine components.
Roger, I find that the Norton Rotary Enthusiasts FB page is interesting, but mainly for those interested in the racing bikes and owners of F1's, that said there are some post concerning the non sports bikes. The Rotary Owners Club is an excellent source of information on the Norton rotary's i.e. Cla...
- Tue Jun 23, 2020 7:45 am
- Forum: technical interest and new ideas
- Topic: Norton Rotary New Rear Chain Gaiters
- Replies: 0
- Views: 3389
Norton Rotary New Rear Chain Gaiters
Its thanks to Chris Harvey’s hard work that I now have two brand new rear chain gaiters. This means that I will be able to keep my Commander on the road for the foreseeable future, these bikes are not designed to be used without the gaiters as they provide an oil bath and subsequently the lubricatio...
- Wed Jun 10, 2020 8:38 am
- Forum: technical interest and new ideas
- Topic: Oil pipes and engine removal
- Replies: 21
- Views: 20947
Re: Oil pipes and engine removal
Roy
Photo uploaded and leak can be clearly seen in way of the oil feed union
Looks like an engine out job to me
Good luck with resolving the problem
Tony
Photo uploaded and leak can be clearly seen in way of the oil feed union
Looks like an engine out job to me
Good luck with resolving the problem
Tony
- Thu Jun 04, 2020 7:22 am
- Forum: technical interest and new ideas
- Topic: Oil pipes and engine removal
- Replies: 21
- Views: 20947
Re: Oil pipes and engine removal
Sorry for the late response Tony and thanks for the offer. I presume you have added an attachment which I am struggling to find/open, am I missing something? Regards Roy Roy, Herewith the photo of most of the tools I have assembled when removing the engine from my Commander, the special spanner is ...
- Tue May 19, 2020 7:55 am
- Forum: technical interest and new ideas
- Topic: Oil pipes and engine removal
- Replies: 21
- Views: 20947
Re: Oil pipes and engine removal
Roy,
Had we lived a bit closer you could have borrowed my special tool made to lock either the flywheel or balance weight
Tony
Had we lived a bit closer you could have borrowed my special tool made to lock either the flywheel or balance weight
Tony
- Sat May 16, 2020 10:26 am
- Forum: login and say hello!
- Topic: Good evening
- Replies: 6
- Views: 11179
Re: Good evening
The oil must be low ash, I use Castrol Tection DD40, Shell Rotella 40 is recommended, some Rotary owners use a Silkolene oil
I suspect if Morris straight 40 Golden Film was used it would carbon up very quickly
Tony
I suspect if Morris straight 40 Golden Film was used it would carbon up very quickly
Tony
- Thu Apr 30, 2020 8:23 am
- Forum: technical interest and new ideas
- Topic: Oil pipes and engine removal
- Replies: 21
- Views: 20947
Re: Oil pipes and engine removal
Roy, Assuming your air cooled is similar to my Commander, could the oil leak be from the centre plate? The centre plate on My Commander had a plug in the tapped hole, if the air cooled are the same could your plug have been removed or dropped out? To remove the engine is not a big job on my Commande...
- Mon Mar 23, 2020 11:00 am
- Forum: General discussion (eveything else)
- Topic: A sad day
- Replies: 5
- Views: 5727
Re: A sad day
John,
It has been a pleasure corresponding with you via the forum, try to stay in touch and when this pandemic is history perhaps we can meet up at a NOC rally.
All the best
Tony
It has been a pleasure corresponding with you via the forum, try to stay in touch and when this pandemic is history perhaps we can meet up at a NOC rally.
All the best
Tony
- Fri Mar 20, 2020 6:27 pm
- Forum: General discussion (eveything else)
- Topic: Funny little ways
- Replies: 2
- Views: 3702
Funny little ways
This may be of interest to some Commander owners. Having owned and greatly enjoyed my Commander for a number of years I have found that after a winter layup and the first run of the year the bike is just not happy until it’s covered around 100 miles, this may be owing to the way I lubricate the roto...
- Sat Feb 15, 2020 10:41 am
- Forum: technical interest and new ideas
- Topic: Water Pump Overhaul
- Replies: 8
- Views: 8915
Re: Water Pump Overhaul
Mick, The seal I use from Ferriers' is a 2 part seal, stationary part carbon face rotating part ceramic face I'm assuming you have the pump on your bench and have fitted new bearings and a new lip seal. Ensuring everything is clean, fit the stationary part into the pump housing using a good quality ...
- Mon Jan 06, 2020 2:59 pm
- Forum: Norton Rotary Enthusiasts Club
- Topic: Joining
- Replies: 1
- Views: 8934
Re: Joining
Dave,
Joining the forum is free, all you have to do is register.
If you would like to receive a copy of the magazine called Epitrochoid send a mail to David at
rotaryoc@aol.com, there is a small annual charge for the magazine but it is worth every penny.
Regards
Tony
Joining the forum is free, all you have to do is register.
If you would like to receive a copy of the magazine called Epitrochoid send a mail to David at
rotaryoc@aol.com, there is a small annual charge for the magazine but it is worth every penny.
Regards
Tony
- Mon Dec 30, 2019 9:56 am
- Forum: technical interest and new ideas
- Topic: Water Pump Overhaul
- Replies: 8
- Views: 8915
Re: Water Pump Overhaul
Forgot to provide the original seal type
700, 0127, BVPFF
700, 0127, BVPFF
- Mon Dec 30, 2019 9:53 am
- Forum: technical interest and new ideas
- Topic: Water Pump Overhaul
- Replies: 8
- Views: 8915
Re: Water Pump Overhaul
Mick, The OD of the stationary part of the original seal, the part that is a push fit into the pump casing, is 28.6mm The new size seal stationary part is 30.0mm The original size seal is available from Ferrier Pumps Aberdeen branch "https://www.ferrierpumps.co.uk/contact" ask for John Ure...
- Mon Dec 30, 2019 8:54 am
- Forum: technical interest and new ideas
- Topic: Water Pump Overhaul
- Replies: 8
- Views: 8915
Re: Water Pump Overhaul
Mick, I was once told to overhaul the pump every 6k miles, so this is what I do, my pump uses the original size seal, I will post the size and also the size of the modified type so when you get the pump apart you will know what you have. Tim is right about the oldham coupling, I use black molly grea...
- Sun Dec 22, 2019 7:20 pm
- Forum: technical interest and new ideas
- Topic: New chain gaiters
- Replies: 7
- Views: 16202
- Sat Nov 30, 2019 12:35 pm
- Forum: General discussion (eveything else)
- Topic: I need help
- Replies: 3
- Views: 6215
Re: I need help
Graham,
I might be able to help. As I'm going to be visiting your shop on Tuesday for some rotary spares and if you happen to be around perhaps we could discuss this then in a bit more detail?
Tony
I might be able to help. As I'm going to be visiting your shop on Tuesday for some rotary spares and if you happen to be around perhaps we could discuss this then in a bit more detail?
Tony
- Sun Nov 24, 2019 9:03 am
- Forum: calendar dates and announcements
- Topic: Isle of Man TT 2020 with Rotary
- Replies: 9
- Views: 16599
Re: Isle of Man TT 2020 with Rotary
Holger, I attend the IoM TT every other year always riding my Commander and have yet to see another Norton Rotary during my stay on the island, it would be good though to meet up with other Rotarian's. Riding a rotary provides the opportunity to meet lots of people not just from the UK but overseas,...
- Wed Nov 06, 2019 7:57 am
- Forum: General discussion (eveything else)
- Topic: ROC Gathering in Devon
- Replies: 10
- Views: 10851
Re: ROC Gathering in Devon
John,
I plan to attend the rally and ride all the way from Cherbourg, I'm happy to meet others on the way but have no plans for a group ride
Tony
I plan to attend the rally and ride all the way from Cherbourg, I'm happy to meet others on the way but have no plans for a group ride
Tony
- Tue Nov 05, 2019 5:54 pm
- Forum: General discussion (eveything else)
- Topic: ROC Gathering in Devon
- Replies: 10
- Views: 10851
Re: ROC Gathering in Devon
John,
I would like to attend but Devon is such a long way from Aberdeen for a one off event, I am going to be down south 12th May on my way to Portugal, so I could swing by?
Tony
I would like to attend but Devon is such a long way from Aberdeen for a one off event, I am going to be down south 12th May on my way to Portugal, so I could swing by?
Tony
- Sat Sep 07, 2019 8:06 am
- Forum: for sale and wanted
- Topic: Commander rear brake disc
- Replies: 10
- Views: 12772
Re: Commander rear brake disc
Paul, I fitted a new rear disc to my Commander some time ago, see attached photo of the box the new disc came in and the disc as currently fitted. I cover many thousands of miles, usually two up, on my Commander with no issues with the rear brake, FYI I use sintered pads. The Yamaha XJ900F OEM parts...
- Wed Jul 31, 2019 8:41 pm
- Forum: for sale and wanted
- Topic: Commander parts
- Replies: 4
- Views: 6331
Re: Commander parts
Dave,
I have sent you a private message.
Tony
I have sent you a private message.
Tony
- Wed Jul 10, 2019 4:31 pm
- Forum: technical interest and new ideas
- Topic: spark plugs
- Replies: 11
- Views: 12977
Re: spark plugs
John,
"Cold running" I don't think applies to my old girl,she runs at just under 100c
There is a difference between cooling water temperature and exhaust gas temperature, anyway let us know how you get on with the new plugs.
Tony
"Cold running" I don't think applies to my old girl,she runs at just under 100c
There is a difference between cooling water temperature and exhaust gas temperature, anyway let us know how you get on with the new plugs.
Tony
- Tue Jul 09, 2019 10:13 am
- Forum: technical interest and new ideas
- Topic: spark plugs
- Replies: 11
- Views: 12977
Re: spark plugs
John, I use NGK C8E and CR8E My Commander NS (left hand side) plug oils up if I'm stuck in slow moving traffic for a long time, reason is that the NS side sucks oil from the plenum chamber and the centre plate, when running at normal speeds I do not have a problem with plugs. The OS (right hand side...
- Sun Jun 30, 2019 7:45 am
- Forum: technical interest and new ideas
- Topic: Charging issue - high revs equal low volts??
- Replies: 14
- Views: 14360
Re: Charging issue - high revs equal low volts??
Mark, An issue that my Commander and from what I can determine most others suffer from is volt drop between the fuse block and a 12 volt + that can be found in the harness at front of the bike. There are modifications detailed on this forum whereby a relay is used with additional direct connections ...
- Thu Jun 13, 2019 8:53 am
- Forum: technical interest and new ideas
- Topic: Boyer ignition
- Replies: 19
- Views: 24465
Re: Boyer ignition
David,
I agree, however I feel the Boyer gives a more even tick over, I have been told that the Boyer and Mini Mag use a different retard setting, that said the Mini Mag is good system.
All I have to do now is save up for a new one to carry as a spare.
Regards
Tony
I agree, however I feel the Boyer gives a more even tick over, I have been told that the Boyer and Mini Mag use a different retard setting, that said the Mini Mag is good system.
All I have to do now is save up for a new one to carry as a spare.
Regards
Tony
- Tue Jun 11, 2019 5:19 pm
- Forum: technical interest and new ideas
- Topic: Boyer ignition
- Replies: 19
- Views: 24465
Re: Boyer ignition
Richard, Thank you for your post, being encapsulated makes getting at the components within the Boyer difficult if not impossible. Its a shame as the Boyer is a good unit but as Boyer no longer make them the labour cost even if they were interested would probably be greater than a new Mini Mag. If I...