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by Joe
Thu Dec 15, 2016 10:19 pm
Forum: for sale and wanted
Topic: Ebay IP2 project
Replies: 1
Views: 3468

Re: Ebay IP2 project

This bike is only a few miles from my home, if anyone is interested in it I'd be happy to go and look at it for them. Joe.
by Joe
Wed Oct 19, 2016 9:28 pm
Forum: calendar dates and announcements
Topic: ROC Visit to AIE
Replies: 27
Views: 77122

Re: ROC Visit to AIE

Hello Gents,I've delayed commenting because I'm still not sure where I'll be departing from, either Buckinghamsire or Essex so I think it's best if Gerald and I meet you all at the factory. We'll be meeting at Jacks Hill Cafe around Eight am and traveling along the A5 and A38 to Lichfield arriving a...
by Joe
Wed Jun 08, 2016 7:43 am
Forum: Norton Rotary Enthusiasts Club
Topic: Indicators
Replies: 5
Views: 12674

Re: Indicators

Hello Mike,Excellent advise from Paul and as its the easiest thing to check well worth doing.Unfortunately the wiring for Commander indicators takes a rather convoluted route. In addition to the flasher relay our bikes also has the excellent addition of a self cancelling unit. This is mounted up und...
by Joe
Tue Jun 07, 2016 3:02 am
Forum: technical interest and new ideas
Topic: Misfire with electrical load
Replies: 3
Views: 4433

Re: Misfire with electrical load

Hello Paul,Well this bike certainly keeps you on your toes. Just to be sure, the bike runs fine without any electrical load until you use the horn, lights or indicators? ..... It's a difficult one but as theses bikes are now over 25 years old I strongly suggest you check all of your electrical conne...
by Joe
Thu May 26, 2016 10:35 pm
Forum: General discussion (eveything else)
Topic: Andover Norton Webshop
Replies: 8
Views: 11853

Re: Andover Norton Webshop

Execellent Joe, a very good way for us to see stocked items and order parts. Well done. If I purchased an unfinished casting would you be able to provide information for completing it, ie a copy of the drawing?Regards, Joe.
by Joe
Thu May 26, 2016 9:42 pm
Forum: login and say hello!
Topic: Fuel
Replies: 7
Views: 14912

Re: Fuel

Hello Mike, Apologies for my misunderstanding. Commanders suffer from wiring issues usually water ingress and it's very likely a bad connection could be to blame for the inaccuracy. Try to check and if necessary clean all of you electrical connections around this area paying particular attention to ...
by Joe
Tue May 24, 2016 6:52 pm
Forum: technical interest and new ideas
Topic: IP2 Revcounter
Replies: 39
Views: 42541

Re: IP2 Revcounter

Hello Spanner boy, Are you using the standard system? An Interpol 11 picks up the tacho signal via a yellow cable from the electronic voltage unit. The tacho has three connectionc on its reverse with the black cables on the top connector closest to the ilumination lamp, yellow on the centre connecti...
by Joe
Tue May 24, 2016 6:19 pm
Forum: login and say hello!
Topic: Fuel
Replies: 7
Views: 14912

Re: Fuel

Hello Mike, That doesn't sound like the right millage for an 89 Commander. These have the slightly larger Aluminium fuel tank apposed to the later steel type. My 89 Commander would do 168 miles from full to reserve, no more no less. No idea what it does on reserve though. In fact I have coasted to a...
by Joe
Fri Apr 22, 2016 10:20 am
Forum: calendar dates and announcements
Topic: Stafford Show
Replies: 0
Views: 8635

Stafford Show

Hello Wankelers,Anyone going to the Stafford Show this weekend and want to meet up? I'll be there on Sunday.May see you there.Joe
by Joe
Tue Apr 19, 2016 11:04 pm
Forum: technical interest and new ideas
Topic: Continuing woes if a poor running interpol
Replies: 10
Views: 10317

Re: Continuing woes if a poor running interpol

Hello Paul, (Spanner Boy) Brilliant news, glad your back on the road.Joe.
by Joe
Tue Apr 19, 2016 11:02 pm
Forum: technical interest and new ideas
Topic: ethanol
Replies: 5
Views: 5952

Re: ethanol

Hello JB, I think your keyboard stuck on my name. Once again not me, tis Paul's wise words.Joe.
by Joe
Tue Apr 19, 2016 11:00 pm
Forum: technical interest and new ideas
Topic: Moly Coating
Replies: 28
Views: 78541

Re: Moly Coating

Hello JB,Twasn't me that said that, me thinks it was Paul.Joe
by Joe
Tue Apr 19, 2016 10:57 pm
Forum: for sale and wanted
Topic: My IP2 for sale
Replies: 15
Views: 16106

Re: My IP2 for sale

Hello Tig, It'll go straight on, just finding one will be the hard bit but I may be able to help you.Joe
by Joe
Tue Apr 19, 2016 10:54 pm
Forum: for sale and wanted
Topic: My IP2 for sale
Replies: 15
Views: 16106

Re: My IP2 for sale

Hello JB,Yep, correct but just the lenses. Not sure how Stuart got on with them, I'll find out.Joe
by Joe
Mon Apr 11, 2016 10:23 am
Forum: for sale and wanted
Topic: My IP2 for sale
Replies: 15
Views: 16106

Re: My IP2 for sale

Morning Chris,PM sent.Regards, Joe
by Joe
Mon Apr 04, 2016 10:16 pm
Forum: technical interest and new ideas
Topic: Continuing woes if a poor running interpol
Replies: 10
Views: 10317

Re: Continuing woes if a poor running interpol

Hello Paul,I'm glad to read you are now sorted out with an new ignition box so this is irrelevant but I just wanted to confirm Minimag offer an excellent sevice. I have two Commanders both with Minimag ignitions and they have never let me down. The first box I fitted back in 2001 and have now covere...
by Joe
Mon Apr 04, 2016 9:48 pm
Forum: login and say hello!
Topic: New member with Commander
Replies: 10
Views: 18996

Re: New member with Commander

Brilliant Charlie made me laugh. Yep, no problems with the bike either.Joe.
by Joe
Mon Apr 04, 2016 9:40 pm
Forum: login and say hello!
Topic: New member with Commander
Replies: 10
Views: 18996

Re: New member with Commander

Hello Keith, Do you know which rotor dies when the bike fails and does the tacho stop working at the same time? The tacho takes its signal (yellow wire) from the negative terminal of the Left hand coil (the rear one), if the tacho stops working suspect the coil. In standard trim the coil location ca...
by Joe
Thu Mar 31, 2016 10:41 am
Forum: General discussion (eveything else)
Topic: £14.500 Commander !!!!
Replies: 6
Views: 9873

Re: £14.500 Commander !!!!

Hello JB, I've still got my old 1947 BSA B31 ridgid frame and I love it. The oldest bike I've ever owned was a 1928 Gillett Herstal Tour Du Mond ( a what?) which I sold to my Dad a few years back and last week he sold it to a mate of mine. My RE5's (1974) are probably my oldest bikes now with my F1 ...
by Joe
Mon Mar 28, 2016 9:57 pm
Forum: technical interest and new ideas
Topic: ip2 Threaded insert on frame failed
Replies: 7
Views: 10358

Re: ip2 Threaded insert on frame failed

Hello Paul, It sound like you have had bad luck with your threaded insert. The M8 cap head screws should be no longer than 25mm, any longer and they will bottom out in the insert. I have checked my Interpol 11 frame over the weekend and my threaded inserts are welded from the inside probably during ...
by Joe
Mon Mar 28, 2016 9:26 pm
Forum: technical interest and new ideas
Topic: Real Classic Article
Replies: 6
Views: 10453

Re: Real Classic Article

Hello Dave, I've just found the post where Richard recommends using SAE 5w 30 in the primary drive, I use SAE10w 30. Gear change is excellent and finding neutral is also great.The IP 2 gearchange pedal shaft is a direct swap for a Commander and the part No.'s are;69-0527 Gearchange pedal spindle ass...
by Joe
Wed Mar 23, 2016 7:25 pm
Forum: login and say hello!
Topic: New membership and ROC shop
Replies: 7
Views: 11011

Re: New membership and ROC shop

Hello Michael, Welcome to the club. Happy Wankeling sounds good to me.Regards, Joe.
by Joe
Wed Mar 23, 2016 7:21 pm
Forum: login and say hello!
Topic: New F1 owner saying hi
Replies: 4
Views: 12292

Re: New F1 owner saying hi

Hello Is vic there, I've had an F1 Sport for around twenty years but can't throw any light on how to carry out the checks you mentioned, I was able to take my bike back to the factory for servicing. I'm sure Wayne will be along soon to enlighten you on how to do the checks you mention, he has three ...
by Joe
Wed Mar 23, 2016 7:09 pm
Forum: login and say hello!
Topic: New member with Commander
Replies: 10
Views: 18996

Re: New member with Commander

Hello Keith, It looks like you have bought a nice bike there. I reconised the number plate so have checked the clubs records and your bike chassis No. 4067 used to belong to Colin Coleman. I believe Colin used to live somewhere in the sun and clocked up many miles on this bike touring Europe but cou...
by Joe
Wed Mar 23, 2016 6:19 pm
Forum: technical interest and new ideas
Topic: ip2 Threaded insert on frame failed
Replies: 7
Views: 10358

Re: ip2 Threaded insert on frame failed

Hello Spanner Boy, Has the thread gone in the rivet nut or does it just rotate in the frame? If it's just loose which I've experienced before then I'd try to re crimp it with the crimping/fitting tool and see how it goes, not sure though about it being air tight. I believe the frame was painted afte...
by Joe
Thu Mar 10, 2016 1:19 am
Forum: technical interest and new ideas
Topic: Real Classic Article
Replies: 6
Views: 10453

Re: Real Classic Article

Hello Dave, My Commander has a direct action lever, it's from an Interpol 11. You will need to replace the standard Commander gear lever spindle for the Interpol 11 type because they are not the same size, Commander is smaller diameter. Works well and easier to find neutral. I also use thin oil in t...
by Joe
Sat Mar 05, 2016 5:14 pm
Forum: General discussion (eveything else)
Topic: interpol 11 in film
Replies: 3
Views: 5762

interpol 11 in film

Hello Peeps, Whilst being really busy at work today I accidentally came accross a film on youtube called "I Bought A Vampire Motorcycle - Cinema Trailer" It's absolutely awful but does have an Interpol 11 near the end which incidentally is the best bit, the end, not the bike although thats...
by Joe
Sat Mar 05, 2016 2:04 pm
Forum: technical interest and new ideas
Topic: Fuel Probs
Replies: 5
Views: 5792

Re: Fuel Probs

Hello Paul, Yes, you're probably right. I can recal an occasion when exactly this happened on my other Commander. The fuel line was blocked solid and the carburettor float bowl was full of black muck which attacked the aluminium casting, I'm sure this was also down to Ethanal fuel used. I only use t...
by Joe
Tue Mar 01, 2016 8:02 pm
Forum: for sale and wanted
Topic: Interpol 2 for sale on eBay (xbr tank)
Replies: 5
Views: 6755

Re: Interpol 2 for sale on eBay (xbr tank)

Hello Tig,PM and email sent to you.Regards, Joe.
by Joe
Tue Mar 01, 2016 9:22 am
Forum: for sale and wanted
Topic: Interpol 2 for sale on eBay (xbr tank)
Replies: 5
Views: 6755

Re: Interpol 2 for sale on eBay (xbr tank)

Hello Tig, I like what they have done with the tank and seat but looks like you'll have plenty to keep you busy getting this old girl back on the road, and no foot rests either. If you are still looking in a month I will have an IP 11 for sale. can't sell now as the powder coating hasn't come back y...