Rotary Owners' Club

I have taken the fuel filters out, more trouble than they are worth.Andy

I picked up a copy of a book called Street rotary. Its all about the Mazda Rotary engines but a very good read anyway.Andy

I have a mate that is looking for either an F1 sport or an F1.If anyone is thinking of selling or knows of one please let me know.Andy

I have gone the Hagon route along with stiffer rear springs and so far its looking good.Andy

I contacted Rock oil technical department and they have recommended Turbo D40 for Detroit Diesels. it's low ash and the spec is the same it's cheap and any Rock oil agent can get it for you.Andy

Many thanks Richard.I have pulled everything apart and nothing obvious found.I will keep you posted about progress.Andy

Hi Guys, the electric solenoid valve on my reserve has failed open. It's a Ford part that NML used but the part number is missing. Does anyone know the part number either Ford or Norton if it was given a number?Any help would be appreciated.Andy

No it was the filter element that had collapsed.

An interesting problem the other day. I won't bore you all with all the details but the bike had fuel starvation issues.It turned out to be the inline filter had started to colapse and the filter material was breaking down and turning the fuel orange in colour!I have removed the filter and replaced ...

I am looking for some stronger rear springs for the Koni shocks fitted to my Commander.I have tried the Koni importer but they would need to order them from Australia when they place another orde rand that could be months away.So does any body have some they no longer need.Andy

Have you checked the carbs? I had the same trouble and it turned out to be the hieght of the main jet.I cleaned and adjusted the carbs problem gone.Andy

The wieght of the spondon arm larger wheel/tyre and brembo brake must have an effect.To prove the point I swaped the Konis off my normal commander having just returned from france two up with luggage and no problems.On the Suprem Commander two up no luggage rear shocks bottom out easily therefore my...

I just thought I would ask if anyone has a Commando that they are thinking of selling. I would prefer a tax exempt one but I would consider anything. A non runner or bike needing restoration would be fine as well.Andy

Hi Keith.I use a ring spanner as well and it works fine.as for inner bags, we bought some bags from Argos that work OK.Andy

Hi what Guzzi is it?Andy

What I should of mentioned is I now have a supreme commander and the extra unsprung weight makes me think a stonger spring and larger range of damping adjustment would help.

I have been thinking about changing the rear shocks on my commander. Any thoughts/ experience.Andy

Every now and again, when I try to start the bike the starter runs but doesn't engage e.g. doesn't turn the motor over. Normally after a couple of attempts, the bike starts and then it will be as good as gold for a week or two. I was going to pull the starter off and just give it a good clean up, an...

Dave I have Emailed you.I could collect from you next week if that helps.Andy

Hi Richard,I found the plug from the alternator burnt and the insulation brittle.I have done as you suggested but when time allows I will replace the wire as well, to soon to say if its the cause of running on one rotor but the High beam idiot light is working now as well!! I thought it was the lamp...

Today I had another issue with the bike running on one rotor. It has happened occasionaly (6 to 8 times) over the last 5000 miles. Sometimes it only happens for a few seconds, other times as today it happens for about ten miles. Today it was a real pain as the last thing I needed was the rotor cutti...

Hi all,I am after either a Laverda triple or a Bevel drive Ducati as a project.I just thought I would ask as someone may have some thing in the back of there garage.Andy

I know there is always lots on Boxing day but I will going to Wickham square in Hants so I might see some of you there possibly.Depending on weather I will either be on the Commander (wet) or Vin (dry).Andy

Hi, out of interest has anyone tried the Magura hydraulic clutch conversion.It is a hydraulic mastercylinder line and slave but the slave cylinder pulls as opposed to pushing, it is designed to use a small length of cable at the end, for the operation of the clutch arm. Mainly off road bikes but als...

Hi is this anything to do with Nova transmissions? Andy

Hi Richard.I should have explained a little better,when you first turn the lights on or press the PASS button you get a very bright blue light for about 1 second, the light then dims and takes approx 10 to 15 seconds to reach it's full brightness.My experiance is people still see the flash, obviousl...

Just to let you all know how things are going in the light department.I have done about 2000miles with the HID kit fitted and so far my thoughts are:In both daylight and dark I find them superior to anything else I have tried. In the daylight they attract more attention partly due to the blue light ...

If you go to a good dealer they should have a range of cheek pads to fit the Arai and should swap them at no cost.I use a Arai open face all year round and I'm very happy with it.Andy

Let me know about the stand at Popham as Dick who runs Popham is a very good friend of mine.Andy

I didn't go to Netly but we were at Popham.We had an Italian day so we took Ducati's and Guzzi's along.Andy