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- Mon Sep 19, 2011 11:18 pm
- Forum: General discussion (eveything else)
- Topic: Nortons on Film
- Replies: 2
- Views: 3342
Re: Nortons on Film
Hi thereI've seen in the press that a remake of that movie was called The Norton wishing well the sting is you may have to wait two years for a reply Ride Safe Andy
- Wed Sep 14, 2011 9:17 am
- Forum: technical interest and new ideas
- Topic: Head shakes.
- Replies: 27
- Views: 22453
Re: Head shakes.
Hi AllHead shakes sounds like a gig in the park with Status Quo they were the days Very Happy Well riding a bike with with the front end doing its own thing is every bikers night mare I was always told open the throttle to get out of trouble not much good when heavy breaking the Tiger Cub had a blow...
- Sat Sep 03, 2011 10:12 am
- Forum: calendar dates and announcements
- Topic: Manx GP 2011 Isle of Man
- Replies: 2
- Views: 4152
Manx GP 2011 Isle of Man
Hi to you allJust got back from the IOM Holiday. The wifes Thunderbird blow a head gasket on the second week I orded a Head gasket it arrived three days later for the postman to fold in half to get through the letter box ??? evil later we got a very nice man to take the wifes bike/siecar and the kid...
- Fri Jul 01, 2011 2:05 pm
- Forum: technical interest and new ideas
- Topic: Club shop
- Replies: 13
- Views: 16774
Re: Club shop
Rock on BlairPM me so I can talk to you about the loom. Ride safeAndy
- Fri Jul 01, 2011 2:01 pm
- Forum: calendar dates and announcements
- Topic: Anyone going to the Manx
- Replies: 5
- Views: 6251
Re: Anyone going to the Manx
Hi WayneThanks for the reply break out the bear I'm on my way. Very Happy We have a home stay in Douglas every year The wife brings the little ons in her outfitt and I'm not sure if to bring the T595 this year. I purchase a manx sim card for the mobile phone before I go, as soon as I have the sim nu...
- Wed Jun 08, 2011 10:57 pm
- Forum: calendar dates and announcements
- Topic: Anyone going to the Manx
- Replies: 5
- Views: 6251
Anyone going to the Manx
Hi Guy'sWhat a cracking TT we are having cool The Manx won't be long is anybody going this year, If anybody is would you like to get together A little tip the mobile phone company on the Island (Manx telecom) have you by the neck, to make cheaper calls buy a sim card from Manx telecom before you arr...
- Sat May 07, 2011 10:39 am
- Forum: General discussion (eveything else)
- Topic: alternator brushes
- Replies: 4
- Views: 4528
Re: alternator brushes
Hi Guy'sAlternator brushes? how long is a piece of string smiley It depends on the condition of the battery and the terminals and if a load has been on the charging circuit like "if you drive with FULL head light on" and mostly night time driving.What would destroy the Alternator brushes i...
- Thu Apr 28, 2011 9:48 pm
- Forum: calendar dates and announcements
- Topic: Stafford bike show
- Replies: 4
- Views: 5854
Re: Stafford bike show
Hi GuysWell where you? Andy,Wayne and Richard perhaps next year we might arrange a met and fly the flag for the ROC smiley Did you see my little bike?.I noted that at Bonhams Auction most of the bikes didn't get sold with the large price tag, a sign of the times cry Never mind it will soon be Christ...
- Fri Apr 22, 2011 7:37 pm
- Forum: for sale and wanted
- Topic: New wiring harnes
- Replies: 2
- Views: 3574
Re: New wiring harnes
Hi NortonAshSorry I've not answered sooner the New looms are for Interpol 2 phone me on 01502 476581 to take if further.Ride safeAndy
- Fri Apr 22, 2011 10:20 am
- Forum: calendar dates and announcements
- Topic: Stafford bike show
- Replies: 4
- Views: 5854
Re: Stafford bike show
Hi Guy'sI'm showing a bike in the main hall see if you can find it ? The clues are its red and the name on the tank starts with a letter "G" The prize a refreshing beer at the Bar as the forecast is HOT HOT HOT.Ride SafeAndy
- Wed Mar 23, 2011 10:40 pm
- Forum: General discussion (eveything else)
- Topic: Norton test in wind tunnel
- Replies: 0
- Views: 2172
Norton test in wind tunnel
I'm sure you might have seen this on the Norton Motorcycle web site, But what I found interesting was one picture showing the Rotary race bike in the wind tunnel Someone is still showing an interest in the project ! time will tellRide safeAndy
- Wed Mar 23, 2011 1:19 pm
- Forum: for sale and wanted
- Topic: New wiring harnes
- Replies: 2
- Views: 3574
New wiring harnes
Hi AllI have new Norton wiring harnesses parts No 921661 and 921662 ideal for those who are rebuilding they bike! £65 in vat each P&P at cost. Ride SafeAndy 01502 476581
- Sun Mar 13, 2011 4:09 pm
- Forum: for sale and wanted
- Topic: For sale commander frame
- Replies: 4
- Views: 4942
Re: For sale commander frame
Hi AllDon had a f1 frame with no swinging arm as well as this Commander frame or did that get damaged when they had the fire.Ride safeAndy
- Fri Feb 04, 2011 7:18 pm
- Forum: General discussion (eveything else)
- Topic: DKW W2000
- Replies: 0
- Views: 2494
DKW W2000
OK guys who got it evil you can't hid exclaim The DKW w2000 as found on Ebay had a new home in the back of my warm garage and lots of TLC to greet her home. Well Thanks David for the tip that it was on Ebay I submitted my bid and left it as you do I was surprised at the price it went for.One day I m...
- Mon Jan 17, 2011 2:48 pm
- Forum: login and say hello!
- Topic: Greetings to all my rotary firends from Mike Walker
- Replies: 5
- Views: 6639
Re: Greetings to all my rotary firends from Mike Walker
Hi Mike Congratulations on having a fuel system that works! Brian Crighton would be best to answer your question.We have been on the Ford fleet test program for over twenty three years now and I remember the first ever fuel injection system fitted to a Fiesta we had from Ford -this had the same prob...
- Wed Jan 12, 2011 11:58 pm
- Forum: for sale and wanted
- Topic: Triumph Parts 91 Trident
- Replies: 3
- Views: 4535
Re: Triumph Parts 91 Trident
I know its not Rotary but It did spin when I came off.Does anyone happen to have a right hand chrome silencer for a 91 Trident 900also required front indicator, front brake master cylinder.Battered and bruised but otherwise OK, Partner Marion suffered broken arm.Black ice the cause. Guitars, Cadill...
- Wed Jan 12, 2011 6:12 pm
- Forum: technical interest and new ideas
- Topic: Another has gone from Norton!
- Replies: 1
- Views: 2678
Another has gone from Norton!
Hi GuysDon`t send any emails to Mr Royston Edwards of Norton racing. He gone That`s it.Ride safeAndy
- Tue Jan 11, 2011 4:58 pm
- Forum: for sale and wanted
- Topic: brembo brakes and spondon frame wanted
- Replies: 17
- Views: 14139
Re: brembo brakes and spondon frame wanted
Hi AllWanted one pair of gold brembo 4 pot calipers (1 pin to retain pads) to suit 320mm disks mounting holes 40mm, units of ducati, laverda ect as well as nortons will do. also wanted 2 90's white power general caliper mount 43mm fork botoms for racing forks, these are used to fit the ap calipers....
- Mon Jan 10, 2011 6:38 pm
- Forum: for sale and wanted
- Topic: desperately seeking engines ! f1 or commander
- Replies: 23
- Views: 20167
Re: desperately seeking engines ! f1 or commander
Yes I suppose 230 BHP would come in quite handy, nought to casualty in about 5 seconds. Has Mazda not now dropped the RX8 from it's range? Hi GripperAccording to the Mazda dealer in Norwich Mazda are still making the Rotary RX8 TO ORDER! Also coming is a smaller Rotary engine that is going to be fi...
- Mon Jan 10, 2011 12:23 am
- Forum: for sale and wanted
- Topic: brembo brakes and spondon frame wanted
- Replies: 17
- Views: 14139
Re: brembo brakes and spondon frame wanted
Hi WayneI know way back during the 80s a very talented panel beater called Don Woodward and his Son in Louth Lincs made the fuel tanks for Nortons and one offs in ally and mild steel He might have passed away now but his Son might help you with a frame its worth a try Ive not got his phone number bu...
- Fri Jan 07, 2011 10:49 pm
- Forum: for sale and wanted
- Topic: NEW Ign Diode
- Replies: 0
- Views: 2277
NEW Ign Diode
Hi GuysPlease see attached picture of a New Ign Diode part number 92-1499 £10 plus p&p at costRide SafeAndy
- Fri Jan 07, 2011 5:03 pm
- Forum: for sale and wanted
- Topic: Chain Gaiter
- Replies: 0
- Views: 2259
Chain Gaiter
New Chain Gaiter fitting, Interpol 2, Classic and Commander £28 inc Vat p&p at costRide SafeAndy
- Tue Jan 04, 2011 10:24 pm
- Forum: technical interest and new ideas
- Topic: Squealing IP2/ heated grips
- Replies: 4
- Views: 4856
Re: Squealing IP2/ heated grips
Hi Gripper Poor thing fancy leaving your Norton out in a cold shed, A friend of mine in Lowestoft has a very thoughtful wife she allows his F1 to sit quietly behind the settee in the front room, Its probably used as a coffee table, I tried this when I first got my F1 thirteen years ago the words tha...
- Sat Jan 01, 2011 1:56 am
- Forum: for sale and wanted
- Topic: P52 Commander Police spares required!!!!
- Replies: 12
- Views: 10710
Re: P52 Commander Police spares required!!!!
Hi RJGI have the stop sign you want. and NEW! IN Norton bagRide SafeAndy Happy New Year
- Sun Nov 21, 2010 5:16 pm
- Forum: for sale and wanted
- Topic: decals and stickers for a Commander
- Replies: 7
- Views: 6830
Re: decals and stickers for a Commander
Hi JbThanks for the update. Jeff went on a mechanis course at Shenstone and made a video have you seen it? I might have a copy it has some useful tips but its a bit shaky.Has bertie still got his Commander form Wales (Jeffs mate!) or is he on this forum.RegardsAndy
- Tue Nov 02, 2010 7:23 pm
- Forum: for sale and wanted
- Topic: decals and stickers for a Commander
- Replies: 7
- Views: 6830
Re: decals and stickers for a Commander
Hi GuysWith all the colours that Norton did I remember back in the late eighties when Mr.Geoff Hughs from Loughborough purchased from Shenstone the first Black Commander with gold stickers it looked very nice too. Ride safeAndy
- Mon Oct 18, 2010 12:26 am
- Forum: for sale and wanted
- Topic: 19 inch tyres for my 500T
- Replies: 3
- Views: 4233
Re: 19 inch tyres for my 500T
Hi RobertHave you looked on line for your size of tyre? I typed in vintage motorcycle tyre and came up with lots you could try http://www.vintagetyres.com It looks like a good place to start.Ride safeAndy
- Sun Sep 12, 2010 6:21 pm
- Forum: General discussion (eveything else)
- Topic: F1 Norton at The MGP
- Replies: 5
- Views: 6818
Re: F1 Norton at The MGP
Hi GuysWhat a great time the family had at the Manx GP at the Isle of Man this year. Our young son was taking pictures while I was flag marshalling at Quarter Bridge while Mum and little daughter was getting the tucker in. We had a good laugh in the pits with Justins team including Huw Hughes thats ...
- Sat Sep 04, 2010 11:08 am
- Forum: General discussion (eveything else)
- Topic: comp 2 premix
- Replies: 64
- Views: 1547117
Re: comp 2 premix
Those who use comp 2 should consider stocking up (if they can find it) as it's no longer being produced, I called in to Startright last week and Graham had none left, he rang Silkolene to find out if the replacement (intended for premix or injector) was suitable but was still waiting for an answer....
- Thu Sep 02, 2010 2:13 pm
- Forum: for sale and wanted
- Topic: Norton's are Racing again?
- Replies: 11
- Views: 10249
Re: Norton's are Racing again?
It's easy to be critical about someone whose got a dream.Mr Garner has a lot of support for this - just look at MCN forum for proof.The firm that makes his 961 engine has lots of experience race car engines so four cylinders from one of those and frame from Spondon. After all, its not rockit scienc...