Thanks JB I'll not be putting a rack on for now. Ill just use my chuck overs. As I'll be riding solo that should be fine. It's only for long weekends and not camping.
PS I'm also an essex lad
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- Mon Feb 06, 2017 1:05 pm
- Forum: General discussion (eveything else)
- Topic: Rack for a Classic
- Replies: 7
- Views: 7814
- Mon Jan 30, 2017 5:15 pm
- Forum: General discussion (eveything else)
- Topic: Rack for a Classic
- Replies: 7
- Views: 7814
Re: Rack for a Classic
Thanks ill look him up.
- Sun Jan 29, 2017 5:53 pm
- Forum: General discussion (eveything else)
- Topic: Rack for a Classic
- Replies: 7
- Views: 7814
Rack for a Classic
Can anyone recommend a good rack to fit a Classic. Stainless is my first choice, but I am willing to look at others. Thanks Mick
- Mon Nov 07, 2016 6:49 pm
- Forum: technical interest and new ideas
- Topic: Air-cooled paint
- Replies: 1
- Views: 3165
Air-cooled paint
My Classic engine needs it's paint touching. Can anyone help with name that will be the correct colour and take the heat. Thanks Mick
- Thu Jun 09, 2016 1:31 pm
- Forum: technical interest and new ideas
- Topic: in search of a blue spark
- Replies: 2
- Views: 3795
Re: in search of a blue spark
All sorted now. I don't have the ballast reistor any more as it's fitted with the unit from Graham. It seems to have been a poor earth and sticking seals. Although it all started when I washed it before the off to Dijon. It was quite a learning curve. I found out that if the earth on the return from...
- Tue Jun 07, 2016 2:57 pm
- Forum: technical interest and new ideas
- Topic: in search of a blue spark
- Replies: 2
- Views: 3795
in search of a blue spark
Im having problems with my classic. The sparkplugs only give a white/blue spark, not strong enough to give combustion. I've cleaned all connections replaced the batery, and replaced the ignition switch. The ignition box seems to be giving the correct LED signals.Although the green is on when crankin...
- Sat Jun 27, 2015 7:52 pm
- Forum: technical interest and new ideas
- Topic: cleaning
- Replies: 2
- Views: 6213
Re: cleaning
Thanks ill give that a go Mick
- Fri Jun 26, 2015 9:57 am
- Forum: technical interest and new ideas
- Topic: cleaning
- Replies: 2
- Views: 6213
cleaning
The black moldings on my bilke have been cleaned and polished by the many previous owners. Nothing wrong with this, but the polish has now dried and left the surfaces a dirty gray/white. What is the best way of restoring them. Any ideas?
- Mon Jun 01, 2015 7:11 pm
- Forum: for sale and wanted
- Topic: rear molding wanred
- Replies: 1
- Views: 3511
rear molding wanred
I need a new/good second hand rear molding. It's the one that is goes from the lifting handle under the rear light back to the other side .contact me if you have one ta. Mick
- Thu Apr 16, 2015 11:46 pm
- Forum: General discussion (eveything else)
- Topic: Classic No11 on ebay
- Replies: 11
- Views: 19317
Classic No11 on ebay
Classic No11 on Ebay interestingly had NO bidders. It looks very nice BUT NOT Mollied. Not suprised it didn't sell he wanted £9000 for a machine that needs stripping before using!
- Tue May 13, 2014 9:17 am
- Forum: technical interest and new ideas
- Topic: Weight
- Replies: 2
- Views: 3506
Re: Weight
Thanks Richard.
- Mon May 12, 2014 3:11 pm
- Forum: calendar dates and announcements
- Topic: NATIONAL RALLY NORFOLK / SUMMER PARTY DEVON
- Replies: 6
- Views: 9642
Re: NATIONAL RALLY NORFOLK / SUMMER PARTY DEVON
Hi I will be there for the week having booked a mobile home for a week. Hopefully with the Classic.
- Mon May 12, 2014 3:01 pm
- Forum: technical interest and new ideas
- Topic: Weight
- Replies: 2
- Views: 3506
Weight
No not mine, I know that's too much. Can anyone tell me the weight of the Classic.I may need to tow it down to Devon later in the year (no not camping I have rented a mobile home the other side of town as I need the mains at night) I may well use managements Morris Minor soft top for this. But conce...
- Fri Jan 31, 2014 4:41 pm
- Forum: for sale and wanted
- Topic: Norton Rotary Classic 1988 -- 1487miles from new
- Replies: 6
- Views: 9708
Re: Norton Rotary Classic 1988 -- 1487miles from new
Ip2 Also might suit you Richard. As The man that can fix it !! E-Bay No 201029517591
- Sun Jan 05, 2014 8:58 pm
- Forum: for sale and wanted
- Topic: Key Wallets
- Replies: 13
- Views: 13343
Re: Key Wallets
hopefully the inside
- Sun Jan 05, 2014 7:32 pm
- Forum: for sale and wanted
- Topic: Key Wallets
- Replies: 13
- Views: 13343
Re: Key Wallets
I can't get the inside picture to load, as the file is too big. But it has 4 key clips.
- Sun Jan 05, 2014 7:23 pm
- Forum: for sale and wanted
- Topic: Key Wallets
- Replies: 13
- Views: 13343
Re: Key Wallets
Ok I'll try it will take two posts. I think.Shot No 1
- Wed Jan 01, 2014 8:46 pm
- Forum: for sale and wanted
- Topic: Key Wallets
- Replies: 13
- Views: 13343
Re: Key Wallets
I now have some key wallets.They are not identical to the original.Check out Norton rotary's page on Facebook for details. £17.00 including p&p.
- Fri Dec 06, 2013 12:01 pm
- Forum: for sale and wanted
- Topic: Key Wallets
- Replies: 13
- Views: 13343
Re: Key Wallets
I have seen Ray and the price will be around £15 +P&P It will be around mid January. I'll keep in touch.
- Wed Dec 04, 2013 4:20 pm
- Forum: for sale and wanted
- Topic: Key Wallets
- Replies: 13
- Views: 13343
Key Wallets
I am interested in having some key wallets made. obviously they will be REPLICA'S. I'll know the price Thursday the 5th of December. Any Takers????? Mick
- Sat Dec 01, 2012 11:24 am
- Forum: for sale and wanted
- Topic: Two Bike Trailer
- Replies: 0
- Views: 3485
Two Bike Trailer
I have for sale a Two Bike Trailer. Professionally built, Two new tyres this summer with a spare wheel and loading ramp. £350. ono in North Essex Mick 07831 677825
- Mon Aug 13, 2012 4:48 pm
- Forum: calendar dates and announcements
- Topic: Popham 2012
- Replies: 27
- Views: 37466
Re: Popham 2012
I am sorry but I will not be able to get to Popham. So I have a spare ticket. Any takers?? E-mail me asap. Ta Mick
- Sat Jul 21, 2012 11:41 am
- Forum: technical interest and new ideas
- Topic: Air Filters For Classic
- Replies: 2
- Views: 3653
Air Filters For Classic
I have had a look on the K & N Site but can not find a suitable size filter for the classic. What filter do other people use? Mick
- Tue Jun 19, 2012 5:54 pm
- Forum: for sale and wanted
- Topic: Spondon Front Disk
- Replies: 3
- Views: 3926
Re: Spondon Front Disk
Thank Richard. i wan t to replace /skim a Spondon disk fitted to my Classic.I have put an add for a spondon disk to no avail. So I will probably get back in touch with spondon, as they have offered to skim mine if it's possible.Funnly enough they declined the request of a warranty claim
- Tue Jun 19, 2012 9:41 am
- Forum: for sale and wanted
- Topic: Spondon Front Disk
- Replies: 3
- Views: 3926
Re: Spondon Front Disk
Is a Brembo the same disk? Can I use odd disk's?
- Mon Jun 04, 2012 9:08 am
- Forum: technical interest and new ideas
- Topic: Ign; Box, (Part 2)
- Replies: 4
- Views: 4253
Re: Ign; Box, (Part 2)
Hi JB. Fi your still having problems!! You can come over to Halstead and check out the wiring on mine.07831 677825 will get me. Mick
- Thu May 24, 2012 11:21 pm
- Forum: for sale and wanted
- Topic: boyer ignition
- Replies: 21
- Views: 13614
Re: boyer ignition
Hi jb when I had the Commander I always carried a spair ignition unit with me I even let it go when I sold it ask Tim .That bike did over 60000 miles mainly in europe. The next bike carried a spair as do most of my other bikes its just a fact of life our ignitio n systems are suspect
- Thu May 24, 2012 5:03 pm
- Forum: technical interest and new ideas
- Topic: MotoMeter
- Replies: 2
- Views: 3259
MotoMeter
My Rev-counter needs re painting. The numbers and markings are missing. Anyone know of someone that can replace them??
- Thu May 24, 2012 12:36 pm
- Forum: technical interest and new ideas
- Topic: Ignition Light
- Replies: 0
- Views: 2626
Ignition Light
The Ignition light comes on and stays on for some time, then goes off for no apparent reason. As I am still learning my way around this bike shall I replace the regulator and see if that cures it OR???
- Tue May 22, 2012 3:02 pm
- Forum: technical interest and new ideas
- Topic: Ignition Box
- Replies: 11
- Views: 9339
Re: Ignition Box
Hi JB i have just brought a similar one from Graham. Still on the bench. If you can get the bike to my place we can try a substitute !! Mick