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by bodgerbloke52
Fri Nov 16, 2012 5:05 pm
Forum: technical interest and new ideas
Topic: Comander rear brake noise
Replies: 10
Views: 10283

Re: Comander rear brake noise

No JB, we are hill billies living up here at just over 3000'. Having SPACE is what this neck of the woods is all about.R
by bodgerbloke52
Fri Nov 16, 2012 4:06 am
Forum: technical interest and new ideas
Topic: Comander rear brake noise
Replies: 10
Views: 10283

Re: Comander rear brake noise

Ran the bike on bench yesterday with a helper for throttle control. At approx 20-35mph (off rev counter), brake applied by hand, noise was accompanied by vibration of the calliper and its carrier. It was vibrating against the torque arm rear rubber bush. Fitted anti vibration clips collected from lo...
by bodgerbloke52
Wed Nov 14, 2012 1:37 am
Forum: technical interest and new ideas
Topic: Comander rear brake noise
Replies: 10
Views: 10283

Re: Comander rear brake noise

Thanks JB and RIt still had the original JA pan pads, no sign of anti rattle whatsits so that is likely suspect, I assume they are a Yamaha part???Thanks for the tip.The new Dunlopads do not mention or come with Anti rattle springs but I am tossing them out because of there relatively small swept ar...
by bodgerbloke52
Sat Nov 10, 2012 6:17 pm
Forum: technical interest and new ideas
Topic: Comander rear brake noise
Replies: 10
Views: 10283

Comander rear brake noise

My Commander suffers a minor grinding noise on rear brake. Resurfaced the disc and fitted the recommended Dunlopad gg. Noise much worse. The DP pad does not sweep any where near the swept area of the disc which I find strange.Any suggestions on differing pad experience would be appreciated.Roger in ...
by bodgerbloke52
Wed Oct 24, 2012 3:49 pm
Forum: technical interest and new ideas
Topic: Knocking Forks
Replies: 9
Views: 8820

Re: Knocking Forks

Yes Mike, loose stearing head bearings is more of a "clunk" that is felt as much as heard. I agree, your description of a "knock' with no feel to it is more likely to be fork internals related. Head race adjustment checking is just one diagnostic action.Roger
by bodgerbloke52
Wed Oct 24, 2012 1:26 am
Forum: technical interest and new ideas
Topic: Knocking Forks
Replies: 9
Views: 8820

Re: Knocking Forks

I have found "fork knock" on several occasions is in fact slightly slack head race bearings. The latest case was my IP2, I had fitted new bearings but lower one was not fully home in its housing. First time brake was applied it went the last few thou (can I say that these days over there?)...
by bodgerbloke52
Mon Aug 20, 2012 5:28 pm
Forum: General discussion (eveything else)
Topic: Thermo Fan Switch
Replies: 6
Views: 6454

Re: Thermo Fan Switch

Care would be required to ensure that the fan does not impeed air flow while on the move. Other than that any fan on a air cooled engine will do a super job. However, on My IP2 the temp reading slowly drops while engine is at a slow idle below 75f. The Commander goes up at idle as the fan can not co...
by bodgerbloke52
Sun Aug 19, 2012 4:44 pm
Forum: General discussion (eveything else)
Topic: Thermo Fan Switch
Replies: 6
Views: 6454

Re: Thermo Fan Switch

Thanks for that. Spotted the one you mention but no temp detail mentioned on web site.However just located one in Texas. BMW part number 61311364272. It is 91 degrees instead of the Norton OE one of 95c, it will be here in three days. $17.95 including new washer.Roger
by bodgerbloke52
Sun Aug 19, 2012 3:50 pm
Forum: General discussion (eveything else)
Topic: commander fuel consumption MPG
Replies: 14
Views: 12606

Re: commander fuel consumption MPG

Just returned from a weeks tour of the Olympic peninsular and the Cascade range on the Commander. 936 miles, best mpg 44, lowest while haring across the tumble weed stretches 38, average for trip 41.5 on the anaemic US gallon. Silkoleen elixir consumed 2.5 pints after returning 1.25 pints from the c...
by bodgerbloke52
Sun Aug 19, 2012 3:27 am
Forum: General discussion (eveything else)
Topic: Thermo Fan Switch
Replies: 6
Views: 6454

Thermo Fan Switch

Does any one have any info and or opinion on lowering the temp on the OE fan switch of 95-90c I would like to lower it about 5 degrees. Any ideas, part numbers, manufacturer etc.ThanksRoger
by bodgerbloke52
Wed Aug 01, 2012 2:11 am
Forum: General discussion (eveything else)
Topic: commander fuel consumption MPG
Replies: 14
Views: 12606

Re: commander fuel consumption MPG

While on the subject. My commander fuel tank is claimed to hold 6US gallons.From brim full to running out is 4.8 to 4.9 gallons tops. Draining everthing out and filling to brim it takes 5.5 gallons. So at run dry there is over half a gallon none useable in left side. The vacuam operated fuel tap is ...
by bodgerbloke52
Sat Jul 28, 2012 4:21 pm
Forum: General discussion (eveything else)
Topic: commander fuel consumption MPG
Replies: 14
Views: 12606

Re: commander fuel consumption MPG

Yesterday I rode the Commander to Wala Wala for some sweet onions (Google it)192 miles each way on superb very rural two laners and a bit of duel carriageway. Temps 85 to 95 in old money as we never got sucked into the metric standardisation. First tank full 180 miles took 4.68 gallons (US) to refil...
by bodgerbloke52
Fri Jul 27, 2012 3:53 am
Forum: General discussion (eveything else)
Topic: commander fuel consumption MPG
Replies: 14
Views: 12606

Re: commander fuel consumption MPG

My Commander did 43 mpg on its first 600 mile round trip after the usual engine work. It was however running weak at low throttle openings due to a air leak at the plenum box to right carb manifold joint. After curing that, mpg fell to 39. Despite very careful carb setting it was running a little ri...
by bodgerbloke52
Wed Jul 11, 2012 1:46 am
Forum: technical interest and new ideas
Topic: IP2 wiggle on
Replies: 23
Views: 17432

Re: IP2 wiggle on

Most interesting about your experience with the Shinko. I have read similar good reports on the make over here. The front end shake on my Commander drove me nuts. Although Verboten over your side the Michelin radial cured the issue and it is permissible over here. Intersting comparing tyre prices th...
by bodgerbloke52
Sun Jul 08, 2012 5:41 pm
Forum: technical interest and new ideas
Topic: IP2 wiggle on
Replies: 23
Views: 17432

Re: IP2 wiggle on

I carry a tyre plugger kit for my tubeless bikes, the kit comes with CO2 cartridges.My Motorhome has huge tubeless Michlins, the plugger kit has special long plugs for truck tyres. I carry a large CO2 tank as standard equipment.Roger
by bodgerbloke52
Sun Jul 08, 2012 12:12 am
Forum: technical interest and new ideas
Topic: IP2 wiggle on
Replies: 23
Views: 17432

Re: IP2 wiggle on

As I see it, the infinitesimal risk of losing control after a sudden blow out with tubeless tyres on tube type rims is the same as running tubes in the same rims. Both can fall into the well of the rim.When was the last time you had a side wall blow out without warning? It can happen with very old t...
by bodgerbloke52
Sat Jul 07, 2012 4:38 pm
Forum: technical interest and new ideas
Topic: IP2 wiggle on
Replies: 23
Views: 17432

Re: IP2 wiggle on

I found that a Michlin radial on the front of the Commander worked wonders.Ran a 76 Guzzi with Lester cast ally tubed type wheels on tubeless Bridgstones for yonks. The small ridge on tubeless spec wheels is a DOT safety requirement to keep the tyre in place in the event of a blow out. It has nothin...
by bodgerbloke52
Mon May 28, 2012 4:59 pm
Forum: General discussion (eveything else)
Topic: top speed of IP2?
Replies: 20
Views: 19221

Re: top speed of IP2?

My ex MOD IP2 engine is no where as sharp as my Commander. Both are geared about the same 3700 revs at 60mph. The IP2 on that gearing will top out at about 100 in fifth while the Commander will keep on trucking well past that. Top speed aside, for the wide open spaces over here the Commander could d...
by bodgerbloke52
Sat May 26, 2012 8:49 pm
Forum: General discussion (eveything else)
Topic: top speed of IP2?
Replies: 20
Views: 19221

Re: top speed of IP2?

RMost interesting chapter and verse re tyre mixing. I go back to my original conundrum, WHY IS MIXING CONSTRUCTION NOT ALLOWED? WHAT IS THE TECHNICAL REASON FOR SUCH STRICTURES??All a bit moot over here as we have no restrictions but it makes me consider more seriously matching the front radial with...
by bodgerbloke52
Sat May 26, 2012 4:14 pm
Forum: General discussion (eveything else)
Topic: top speed of IP2?
Replies: 20
Views: 19221

Re: top speed of IP2?

No tyre mix laws over here in the land of the free of any sort but loads of free advice and old wives tales saying it should not be done. Bob Rowley while stating his preference did point out that his findings could not be adopted for production because the law in Uk does not allow it. Intersting po...
by bodgerbloke52
Sat May 26, 2012 4:29 am
Forum: General discussion (eveything else)
Topic: top speed of IP2?
Replies: 20
Views: 19221

Re: top speed of IP2?

Hello chaps from the Pacific NW.Re the excellent tyre choice advice from Richard. My experience with my Commander and IP2 is that both were originally lacking in the handling dept. Both were somewhat unstable at speed and suffered tank slappers between 40 and 50 mph unless handle bars had a hand on ...
by bodgerbloke52
Mon Apr 23, 2012 5:40 pm
Forum: technical interest and new ideas
Topic: yamaha xj900 parts /commander
Replies: 19
Views: 19583

Re: yamaha xj900 parts /commander

As one who has some experience with parts supply, financing and stocking of Laverda parts for many years I can relate to Joe Seiferts point of view.Now as a overseas customer of Rotary parts I could venture a improvement to Joe on the already excellent service.It concerns the method of payment. For ...
by bodgerbloke52
Sat Apr 14, 2012 8:21 pm
Forum: technical interest and new ideas
Topic: Carbs flooding.
Replies: 7
Views: 6475

Re: Carbs flooding.

These SU have floats. I suspected the E10 rubbish fuel but float was as new and dry. Float needle is viton tipped, free of gunge or marks. Third strip of the culprit right I completely dismantled it, choke assembly as well, all perfect. Refitted it fully prepared to give the bike to the fist passer ...
by bodgerbloke52
Sun Apr 08, 2012 3:10 am
Forum: technical interest and new ideas
Topic: Carbs flooding.
Replies: 7
Views: 6475

Carbs flooding.

Just been putting my IP2 and Commander back on the road after winter storage.IP2 started straight off but after a minute the right rotor stopped firing, wet plug, fitted clean one, no cure but raw fuel pouring down the right exhaust, carb was flooding the right side. Fuel off, dried it all out, new ...
by bodgerbloke52
Sat Mar 03, 2012 2:33 am
Forum: technical interest and new ideas
Topic: Single battery on Commander ?
Replies: 2
Views: 3180

Re: Single battery on Commander ?

DaveI fitted a high powered dry type battery last year, works exactly the same as two. I made a steel tank exact same size as vacated left battery to carry spare oil because of the long distances over here in Pacxific NW. Best to remove the red pos joining cable.Roger
by bodgerbloke52
Sat Mar 03, 2012 2:23 am
Forum: technical interest and new ideas
Topic: Digital Ignition schematic IP2
Replies: 2
Views: 3964

Re: Digital Ignition schematic IP2

WhoopsEmail is slaterbro two at msn dot com. I missed out the 2. I learned the hard way that scanners fail to recognise email addresses that are spelled out.Roger
by bodgerbloke52
Sat Mar 03, 2012 12:56 am
Forum: technical interest and new ideas
Topic: Digital Ignition schematic IP2
Replies: 2
Views: 3964

Digital Ignition schematic IP2

Hello From the Pacific NWI am replacing the original SPARKRITE ign on a IP2 with the modern digital ignition.Has some kind soul got a wiring schematic/fitting instruction sheet they could email or inform me where I might down load such info online.Email slaterbro at msn dot com.Thanks Roger
by bodgerbloke52
Thu Nov 03, 2011 4:34 pm
Forum: technical interest and new ideas
Topic: Oil capacity
Replies: 8
Views: 7200

Re: Oil capacity

JohnIt depends on age of bike.Roger.
by bodgerbloke52
Tue Nov 01, 2011 1:02 am
Forum: technical interest and new ideas
Topic: Oil capacity
Replies: 8
Views: 7200

Re: Oil capacity

AndyI am out of the loop over here, no idea who JR is except the bloke from Dallas who is also in the oil capacity business.Roger
by bodgerbloke52
Mon Oct 31, 2011 1:28 am
Forum: technical interest and new ideas
Topic: Oil capacity
Replies: 8
Views: 7200

Re: Oil capacity

Richard On my inaugural sortie of 935 miles up Mt Baker it took 2 1/2 pints to refill the oil tank which did include about a 1/4 pint from the catch tank.Is this consumpsion about right for modest speed?Roger