Rotary Owners' Club

Sorting it as fast as I can. Forum now back up, just need to sort images.. Graham.

So nice to see the forum working as intended :-)

Thanks for the reply, I am a little stressed right now....

I have updated to the latest PHPBB, and restored the database.
Now I need to find a modern replacement for the old gallery where our images are stored.
Please bear with me, it's a long job, and I have quite a few customers bikes I'm desperate to finish (The day job) .
Graham (Site Admin)

Yes please! How do you want paying? I've been building a VERY lightweight rotary for 11 years, and I need a pair of housingsGraham

Could you have bent the tip of a needle?

Really pleased for you Tony,Our favoured mode of transport is quite old now! So almost any component can reach the end of it's fatigue life.Well done finding it, hope you have a safe ride to Germany,Graham.

Hi JB,If you're involved in a thread, the bulletin board automatically keeps you updated when there's a new post.You can opt out if you want to, (untick 'notify me when a reply is posted') I leave it ticked, I quite like to see what's new :-)Graham

Hello John,Certainly worth contacting Hagon, if I remember rightly, their warranty is for 106000 miles or 11 years whichever comes first :-)Only kidding, we'll probably both be dead before you wear the next set of Hagons out, I think Antony keeps them in stock. If you really need something better yo...

Hello Nick,I remember Sir Mark Goodsons instructions for the rebuild I did for him:Mechanically, make it as good as possible. Cosmetics, couldn't care less what it looks like!He's a real gentleman I'm proud to know. Your bike is indeed one of the best Commanders I've ridden. All the best,Graham.

Hello Richard,If you haven't sorted a good eccentric shaft I can help, perhaps not absolutelyperfect but certainly good enough to run.Give me a ring.Graham

What a wonderful bunch you are. I could only manage to arrive on Saturday night but I was made VERY welcome.You've all cheered me up no end.Many thanks to everybody, with a special thanks to the whole Cameron family.Graham from Startrights

Hi David,Thanks for organising the R.O.C. Anniversary meet. I don't care what else is on that weekend. I know my loyalty is to the R.O.C.!See you all there.Graham.

Hello David,Looks like a busy weekend! 30. Jahrestreffen der Hercules Wankel IG in NeckarsulmIn Neckarsulm findet vom 08. bis 10.06.2012 ein großes NSU-Automobil- und Motorradtreffen statt. Unsere Wankel IG kann auf dem riesigen Gelände eine eigene Stellfläche für ihre Wankel-Motorräder erhalten! Nä...

On Saturday 3rd of December this year from noon onwards, Startright will be celebrating trading for 60 years.My Dad started the business in December 1951, I've had my time (over 35 years) and now my Son Antony is in control.Businesses that span three generations are few and far between, it's not bee...

Hans-Peter has had a terrible motorcycle accident.Those who know him will have seen his incredible enthusiasm and no holds barred hospitality. He's a very special man who has made a lasting impression on me. I wish him a speedy recovery.Graham

Many thanks for the images and the warning!! The batteries look good!!I guess there's good and bad coming out of China. I wonder if they're designed for a much lower discharge rate application like an alarm or something.Chinese companies come in for a lot of stick but in my opinion, it's often the l...

Hello Roger,I'd be interested to know a little more about the batteries you've bought:YB is short for Yuasa Battery and 14L-A2 refers to the amperage, dimensions and terminal layout.The YB14L-A2 is a normal unsealed lead acid battery with a breather tube. If it is indeed a sealed battery with the sa...

Hello Colin, Gripper, Felt terribly guilty when Colin 'phoned today I had 6 customers in the shop, I was on my own and every time I tried to serve somenone, the 'phone rang!!Colin, if you don't mind, we'll keep the thread going to help other people in the same situation.Last job for me this evening,...

Hello Roger,Many thanks for the feed back, I do agree, (I only have the choice Yoekshire instead of West Yorkshire). Also had to change pounds to kg letter to A4 etc.Still working my way through. I'll try and have a look at the 'counties' this afternoon.

Hi Wayne,The shop is already up and running (Link on right of menu at top) But not set up for purchases yet. Link here in case you access the forum directly.http://rotaryownersclub.co.uk/index.php?option=com_wrapper&view=wrapper&Itemid=56I've already added two subscription levels and a few i...

Just in case someone doesn't look at the history of this post, Comp 2 premix is now a totally different oil. It is NOT suitable for rotary engines.You now need Classic 2T pre-mix http://www.startright.co.uk/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=145_302&products_id=74187 The R.O.C. will soon...

Hello Wayne,Yes the impeller is the same.I have a drive, shaft and seal for F1. I'm pretty sure I have some water pump castings as well.Graham

Dick from the Netherlands has taken the time to digitise the Norton Commander wiring diagram for me.So here it is for all of us, don't hesitate to download and save it, that way it will never be lost... http://www.startright.co.uk/index.php?m ... er=1Graham

Hello Harrison140 Good progress on manufacture, I now have a suitable impeller in need of machining. First prototype in a few days batch ready in a week or so.Let me know if BWE is temporarily coming apart! Or does anyone else have a spare?Graham

Hello David,Overcooling will never be a problem, you can run on the thermostat. A curved rad allows you to present more surface area within the width of the bike. With a rad that can cope under all circumstances I see no reason why a 92 degsC thermostat should not be fitted.The original Commanders s...

Hello Chris,I'll bet your German, French, Italian and Romanisch is a lot better than mine. Your English looks pretty good too. Welcome to the forum !Why not consider building a special based on a Commander engine instead of F1. They are much easier to find and are far more fun to work on because:The...

Looks fine to me too,Housings are plated with Nikasil; Nikasil is magnetic so if you can stick a magnet to your housing it's OK to use. If a magnet drops off, it's worn through the plating.Housing failures are very rare, and usually catastrophic so very easy to see!Graham.

Hello Richard,We use HCPand G Hard chrome platers and grinders in Newark.Nice people very reasonable. They do hydraulic rams, fork legs etc. Nothing shiny :-)Hard Chrome Plating LtdUnit 195 Boughton Industrial EstateNewarkNottinghamshireNG22 9LDTelephone/Fax: (01623) 862314Email: sales@hardchromepla...

Oh You lucky devil :-) What a wonderful problem to have!With a little searching at Radiospares http://uk.rs-online.com/web/You should find a similar thermal switch that switches 10 degrees or so cooler. (Std is circa 40 degrees C) Only problem might be, if it switches at too low a temperature, it'll...