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by andy588tt
Tue Aug 25, 2015 11:25 pm
Forum: General discussion (eveything else)
Topic: Museum bike At Manx GP 2015
Replies: 0
Views: 3567

Museum bike At Manx GP 2015

Hi Guys Marshaling again at the Manx GP 2015 I am flagging at Quarter Bridge . Saturdays pratice was called of because of rain. Monday I saw a black Norton with the team of Wiznorton piloted by Richard Wilson average speed 95.4mph I will upload a picture from my son asap. The Nat museum have teamed ...
by andy588tt
Sun Jul 05, 2015 9:43 pm
Forum: calendar dates and announcements
Topic: Manx GP fast approaching ???
Replies: 0
Views: 4417

Manx GP fast approaching ???

Hi GuysAnyone going to the Manx GP 2015 ? IOM. Im going with the family marshalling at QB as usual pm me if we can meet up all together.We are looking forward to the Rotary from the Nat Motorcycle Museum racing wishing Mr Crighton and his team a safe race perhaps we might see the brighton 700p at th...
by andy588tt
Sat Sep 06, 2014 11:17 pm
Forum: technical interest and new ideas
Topic: electric water pumps
Replies: 0
Views: 3587

electric water pumps

Hi GuysTalking with Derek and other Rotary fans at the Manx GP this year at the IOM it seems that a problem is getting our water pumps to keep running on our Norton water cooled rotaries, I noticed this little gem on flee bay eBay item number:301069107994 its an electric water pump with pipes and fi...
by andy588tt
Mon Jul 28, 2014 10:04 pm
Forum: technical interest and new ideas
Topic: New speedo cable for IP2?
Replies: 15
Views: 19505

Re: New speedo cable for IP2?

Hi PikeIf you are still looking for a NOS speedo cable complete for the Interpol 2 I might be able to help pm me and we can take it further.Ride SafeAndy cool
by andy588tt
Mon Jul 28, 2014 12:48 pm
Forum: General discussion (eveything else)
Topic: White Power 4681 Super Trax rear shock 1991 series
Replies: 1
Views: 3803

Re: White Power 4681 Super Trax rear shock 1991 series

Hi GuysMy Norton F1: 1990 - Ive got a little play in the bottom bush of White Power 4681 Super Trax rear shock 1991 series no side ways movement thankfully. I have not removed yet but as I have about 15 thou movement it needs to be sorted has anybody else had this problem, If its like the old hagon...
by andy588tt
Sat Jul 26, 2014 5:05 pm
Forum: General discussion (eveything else)
Topic: White Power 4681 Super Trax rear shock 1991 series
Replies: 1
Views: 3803

White Power 4681 Super Trax rear shock 1991 series

Hi GuysMy Norton F1: 1990 - Ive got a little play in the bottom bush of White Power 4681 Super Trax rear shock 1991 series no side ways movement thankfully. I have not removed yet but as I have about 15 thou movement it needs to be sorted has anybody else had this problem, If its like the old hagon ...
by andy588tt
Wed Jun 18, 2014 7:44 pm
Forum: for sale and wanted
Topic: Brakes
Replies: 4
Views: 7507

Re: Brakes

RussWhen is the big Day !Ride safeAndy
by andy588tt
Fri Jun 06, 2014 4:11 pm
Forum: General discussion (eveything else)
Topic: Norton Aprillia
Replies: 6
Views: 9943

Re: Norton Aprillia

Hi DavidThe Norton SG3 v4 had ecu problem with the mapping as the rider tries to throttle on it lags by a second or two making it a pig to ride as for the friday senior I think it finished 17th.Pity Norton didn't give Brian a chance with his 700cc rotary I think they lost out there and us who would ...
by andy588tt
Sat Mar 22, 2014 9:03 pm
Forum: technical interest and new ideas
Topic: Ignition Trigger Switches
Replies: 13
Views: 16283

Re: Ignition Trigger Switches

Hi PikeIve got a couple of new air cooled pick ups in the stores just ask and someone might have what you want .Ride safeAndy
by andy588tt
Fri Nov 22, 2013 1:26 am
Forum: login and say hello!
Topic: Hello From a New Member
Replies: 20
Views: 21360

Re: Hello From a New Member

Hi I agree with Dell Boy we need to be careful marshalling at the IOM. I remember the electric bikes at the IOM the first time outing with lots of sniggering around the circuit now a few years down the road and they are fast, even the big boys are racing them. To me they sound like those large elect...
by andy588tt
Wed Nov 13, 2013 11:46 pm
Forum: technical interest and new ideas
Topic: SIDE STAND INTERPOL2
Replies: 2
Views: 3842

Re: SIDE STAND INTERPOL2

DOES ANY BODY KNOWN IF A SIDE STAND FROM ANOTHER MAKE OF BIKE WILL FIT A IP2 Hi Graham I found you a side stand for your IP2 Bad new its over seas go onto ebay.com and type eBay item number:331065538669It is about £80 you will have to do the maths import duty and vat Very Happy I said one would com...
by andy588tt
Wed Nov 13, 2013 1:51 pm
Forum: technical interest and new ideas
Topic: SIDE STAND INTERPOL2
Replies: 2
Views: 3842

Re: SIDE STAND INTERPOL2

Hi GrahamSide stand fitting an IP2 from another bike? not very likely your best bet is to phone Graham at Startright Motorcycles at leeds he might have one in stock or send your one down to me and I will extend it for you. red face Ride SafeAndy
by andy588tt
Tue Nov 12, 2013 11:53 pm
Forum: for sale and wanted
Topic: Ariel Arrow handle bars?
Replies: 14
Views: 13703

Re: Ariel Arrow handle bars?

Dell Boy wrote:Magic, the picture has just appeared!! & no they are made of 3 pieces of tube welded together to give the "sporting" i.e. crippling riding stance.Derek.
Hi DellThanks for getting back pity about the bars.Ride safeAndy Very Happy
by andy588tt
Tue Nov 12, 2013 2:23 pm
Forum: for sale and wanted
Topic: Ariel Arrow handle bars?
Replies: 14
Views: 13703

Re: Ariel Arrow handle bars?

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Hi DellPlease see pic are your bars like these? for the Sparrow wink Ride safe Andy
by andy588tt
Tue Nov 12, 2013 12:58 am
Forum: for sale and wanted
Topic: Ariel Arrow handle bars?
Replies: 14
Views: 13703

Re: Ariel Arrow handle bars?

Hello Andy,Life is strange & full of coincidences. I am having a massive clearout prior to moving/downsizing. I have come across a 1961 Motor Cycle news with an advert on the front page placed by Ariel motors extolling the wonders of the arrow/leader range including the sports Arrow. It appears...
by andy588tt
Fri Nov 08, 2013 11:44 pm
Forum: for sale and wanted
Topic: Ariel Arrow handle bars?
Replies: 14
Views: 13703

Ariel Arrow handle bars?

Hi GuysI have a golden arrow for my sins and but I am looking for the proper handle bars can anybody help?:- even a second hand handle bar would be fine and I can use it as a pattern .Ride safeAndy Very Happy
by andy588tt
Fri Nov 01, 2013 1:38 pm
Forum: technical interest and new ideas
Topic: Help with putting a Norton F1 back on the road please
Replies: 8
Views: 8525

Re: Help with putting a Norton F1 back on the road please

Hi TigIts a pleasure? All together mate Toys for boys put your leg over and enjoy. I don't claim to know as much Richard or Graham, The end result is its running again I hope Hesketh do the mod with reference to repositioning the battery behind the seat and trying a large Oddyssey gel battery.Ride S...
by andy588tt
Thu Oct 31, 2013 4:00 pm
Forum: for sale and wanted
Topic: Rotary F1 engine on Ebay
Replies: 0
Views: 3922

Rotary F1 engine on Ebay

Hi GuysSaw this on flea bay One very nice F1 Rotary engine cases? eBay item number:221308198389.Ride safeAndy smiley
by andy588tt
Tue Oct 29, 2013 9:00 pm
Forum: General discussion (eveything else)
Topic: FULL THROTTLE GLORY DAYS OF BRITISH MOTOR BIKES
Replies: 7
Views: 8207

Re: FULL THROTTLE GLORY DAYS OF BRITISH MOTOR BIKES

A big thank you Von. As luck falls I read your information 8:45pm and had to go to bed because of being in London for 5am the next day. But if you go to http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b03fv7sl/Timeshift_Series_13_Full_Throttle_The_Glory_Days_of_British_Motorbikes/You will see it againRide Safe...
by andy588tt
Wed Oct 23, 2013 7:49 pm
Forum: General discussion (eveything else)
Topic: F1 Engine on fle bay
Replies: 1
Views: 3731

F1 Engine on fle bay

Hi To you allHave just spotted an F1 engine cases only on flea bay eBay item number:221302793909 Ride safeAndy cool
by andy588tt
Tue Oct 01, 2013 9:23 pm
Forum: for sale and wanted
Topic: INTERPOL2 SPOT LIGHT
Replies: 1
Views: 2831

Re: INTERPOL2 SPOT LIGHT

Hi GrahamTwo coming in the post with the mirrorRide safeAndy Very Happy
by andy588tt
Sat Sep 28, 2013 11:45 pm
Forum: for sale and wanted
Topic: INTERPOOL2 RIGHT HAND MIRROR WANTED
Replies: 5
Views: 5648

Re: INTERPOOL2 RIGHT HAND MIRROR WANTED

Hi GrahamI have a new one in the box pm me and we can take it further. Very Happy Ride SafeAndy
by andy588tt
Fri Sep 27, 2013 8:23 am
Forum: General discussion (eveything else)
Topic: Rotary engine on Ebay
Replies: 0
Views: 3874

Rotary engine on Ebay

Hi to you all I thought you might like to have a look at this on ebay 331032309611 from Freedom-motors.comIt looks as if a new player has come into the ring of the growing list of Rotary manufacturing Ride safeAndy
by andy588tt
Mon Sep 23, 2013 10:24 pm
Forum: technical interest and new ideas
Topic: Chuffing and running on 1 rotor
Replies: 5
Views: 7229

Re: Chuffing and running on 1 rotor

Ha Ha HaHa Ha Ha Very Happy Great It gets better It sound like a great script for the new movie for Mr Bean! Very Happy I can see this poor guy pushing his pride and joy to every airport as suggested "Start your search for the kit at a decent sized airport" Melbourne? I think I would have ...
by andy588tt
Sat Sep 21, 2013 3:18 pm
Forum: technical interest and new ideas
Topic: Chuffing and running on 1 rotor
Replies: 5
Views: 7229

Re: Chuffing and running on 1 rotor

also Richard Negus if you send him the plates he can get them moly coated and bring them out and rebuild the engine for you - he's due an holiday :) Hi RogerdodgerSounds great getting Richard to molly the plates and to come and fit them but I think him getting clearance from Mrs Negus is slim, &quo...
by andy588tt
Fri Sep 20, 2013 8:25 pm
Forum: General discussion (eveything else)
Topic: Norton Rotary at the Manx 2013
Replies: 9
Views: 10160

Re: Norton Rotary at the Manx 2013

Hi allthe norton meeting at laxey http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd279/myfordwayne/A8278491_zpsef81aaaf.jpg http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd279/myfordwayne/A8278470_zps55c5bec8.jpg myself and dave chatting, to my knoledge 1 commander, 2 f1's and a air cooled special made it over, jurby was...
by andy588tt
Fri Sep 20, 2013 7:55 pm
Forum: technical interest and new ideas
Topic: Flat Battery mystery
Replies: 33
Views: 34317

Re: Flat Battery mystery

Hello Mick,If your still having problems with your bike I'd be happy to run parallel tests on my Classic with you over the phone or I could pop over to you as you aren't too far from me in Essex. I'm busy this week but I'm sure I'm off shift next week so any time for me would be good. Hi Joe, thank...
by andy588tt
Wed Sep 11, 2013 8:51 pm
Forum: for sale and wanted
Topic: Wanted: Tank Harness/Tank Bag For Classic.
Replies: 3
Views: 4403

Re: Wanted: Tank Harness/Tank Bag For Classic.

Does anyone have or know where i can get a tank harness and tank bag to fit the Classic petrol tank. Ideally with the hole in the harness over the petrol filler.Dave Hi Dave Thats a tall order! because with only a hundred made, I think I have seen what you need made by oxford its a like a spiders w...
by andy588tt
Sun Sep 08, 2013 7:30 pm
Forum: calendar dates and announcements
Topic: Manx GP fast approaching ???
Replies: 18
Views: 18080

Re: Manx GP fast approaching ???

Hello Andy,Had a chat with you in the sea terminal car park last year. Saw the trumpet & tardis then. I go home on the friday mid afternoon so may come down to the Q.B. & marshall there before leaving as I stay with my brother in law up the road in Pulrose. He brings my niece who has Angell...