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- Wed Nov 27, 2024 11:29 pm
- Forum: for sale and wanted
- Topic: Interpol 2
- Replies: 2
- Views: 672
Re: Interpol 2
I wonder if that is the same bike I spotted at Mathewsons and reported the fact in mid-October in the "General discussions(any other business)section,and as usual, the "Restoration Team"spent way to much on the original purchase(just as well it's not their money they are spending wink...
- Tue Nov 12, 2024 11:18 pm
- Forum: Norton Rotary Enthusiasts Club
- Topic: Tach goes to 10000rpm when bike is switched on
- Replies: 14
- Views: 2663
Re: Tach goes to 10000rpm when bike is switched on
Hi James, Re:the speedo trip metre, The one on my Classic stopped working very early in the bikes life,almost impossible to repair(so I was informed at the time)finances at the time were a bit limited so I managed to live without a trip metre wink, I got so used to not having one that I never did bo...
- Mon Nov 11, 2024 11:42 pm
- Forum: Norton Rotary Enthusiasts Club
- Topic: Tach goes to 10000rpm when bike is switched on
- Replies: 14
- Views: 2663
Re: Tach goes to 10000rpm when bike is switched on
Hi James,I never had any problems with the tacho on my Classic,so unfortunately I cannot be of any assistance,sorry,seems like you are getting help from our forum,good luck,hope you get it sorted, ride safe,J.B.
- Tue Nov 05, 2024 11:13 pm
- Forum: for sale and wanted
- Topic: Classic forsale
- Replies: 3
- Views: 4428
Re: Classic forsale
With respect , thinking £12,750 for a Classic with the sort of millage yours has done is a cheap bike?maybe thats why it hasn't sold,J.B.
- Sun Nov 03, 2024 11:24 pm
- Forum: for sale and wanted
- Topic: Wanted.- Interpol Starter Motor
- Replies: 5
- Views: 683
Re: Wanted.- Interpol Starter Motor
Hi Graham,
pleased to hear you are up and about again.
After my Triple Heart By-pass some sommers back the DVLA said that it wasn't a problem,so hopefully you will get the same answers from them,ride safe,J.B.
pleased to hear you are up and about again.
After my Triple Heart By-pass some sommers back the DVLA said that it wasn't a problem,so hopefully you will get the same answers from them,ride safe,J.B.
- Thu Oct 31, 2024 11:21 pm
- Forum: Norton Rotary Enthusiasts Club
- Topic: Does the Classic share its dash with any other rotaries?
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1068
Re: Does the Classic share its dash with any other rotaries?
I tried LED lights on the Indicators and Tail lights on my Classic,the system would not except them,(mind you ,that was 20+years ago ,so who knows with more modern LEDs)J.B.
- Mon Oct 28, 2024 11:20 pm
- Forum: Norton Rotary Enthusiasts Club
- Topic: Fix for ignition issues
- Replies: 2
- Views: 611
Re: Fix for ignition issues
Yep, I to had a Balance Resister problem(just the once) with my Classic(I think it was "Del Boy" who put the idea in my head)
If memory serves there was a procedure that did away with the use of the Balance Resister which I used,(not 100% sure though,it was probably 30+ years ago)J.B.
If memory serves there was a procedure that did away with the use of the Balance Resister which I used,(not 100% sure though,it was probably 30+ years ago)J.B.
- Sun Oct 27, 2024 11:40 pm
- Forum: login and say hello!
- Topic: New member
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1214
Re: New member
Hi Andy,
I trust your dad has fully recovered from his accident and it hasn't put him off riding.
Good luck with the rebuild,ride safe,J.B.
I trust your dad has fully recovered from his accident and it hasn't put him off riding.
Good luck with the rebuild,ride safe,J.B.
- Sat Oct 26, 2024 11:21 pm
- Forum: Norton Rotary Enthusiasts Club
- Topic: Does the Classic share its dash with any other rotaries?
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1068
Re: Does the Classic share its dash with any other rotaries?
Hi James, I think the instrument panel was unique to Classic's 'cos almost all the other air cooled rotary Nortons either went to the police,RAC, military or other government institutions and had a different setup,(and of course the water cooled bikes were entirely different)so I expect you will be ...
- Sat Oct 26, 2024 11:09 pm
- Forum: login and say hello!
- Topic: New member
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1214
Re: New member
Hi Andy,
Tell us more about your dads rotory,and good luck and ride safe when yours is up and running,J.B.
Tell us more about your dads rotory,and good luck and ride safe when yours is up and running,J.B.
- Sun Oct 13, 2024 10:22 pm
- Forum: General discussion (eveything else)
- Topic: IP2
- Replies: 0
- Views: 868
IP2
Hi guys, I was watching at a recorded episode of "Bangers and Cash" earlier today and one of the cars being featured was a early '70s MG saloon that had been converted to a 4door convertible,as the camera was panning I spotted a IP2 Police bike just at the back of the car,as it was a recor...
- Wed Sep 25, 2024 10:52 pm
- Forum: Norton Rotary Enthusiasts Club
- Topic: Non-starting Classic
- Replies: 30
- Views: 9075
Re: Non-starting Classic
My Classic would definitely NOT start with the side stand down. cry Little tip re;starting from cold,full choke,fire up,push choke in when engine starts to "hunt",push the choke in until the engine evens out(12/1500revs?) then clip a clothes peg cool, round the choke cable and push in a bi...
- Tue Sep 24, 2024 10:13 pm
- Forum: Norton Rotary Enthusiasts Club
- Topic: Non-starting Classic
- Replies: 30
- Views: 9075
Re: Non-starting Classic
I used C8E plugs the whole 30 years and 71,000,+ miles in my Classic(except for the VARY rare occasions when I tried other types, but invariably returned to C8E's)J.B.
- Mon Sep 16, 2024 10:38 pm
- Forum: General discussion (eveything else)
- Topic: How many miles?
- Replies: 10
- Views: 9043
Re: How many miles?
Hi Joe,
not surprised at the high milage on your rear chain,I have been led to believe that having to replace one(bar accidents) is exceedingly rare,J.B.
not surprised at the high milage on your rear chain,I have been led to believe that having to replace one(bar accidents) is exceedingly rare,J.B.
- Thu Sep 05, 2024 10:58 pm
- Forum: Norton Rotary Enthusiasts Club
- Topic: Non-starting Classic
- Replies: 30
- Views: 9075
Re: Non-starting Classic
Hi Mike,if your Classic is as per all Classics, the panel is only held on by two deutz screws,then you can get at the bottom of the fuel pipe where it runs into the carb:(I think,the old memory aint what was)take it off and with a descent battery turning the engine over you will know if fuel is gett...
- Wed Sep 04, 2024 10:15 pm
- Forum: Norton Rotary Enthusiasts Club
- Topic: Non-starting Classic
- Replies: 30
- Views: 9075
Re: Non-starting Classic
The lack of fuel?hence my suggestion to check the fuel tap diafram,J.B.
- Tue Sep 03, 2024 10:41 pm
- Forum: Norton Rotary Enthusiasts Club
- Topic: Non-starting Classic
- Replies: 30
- Views: 9075
Re: Non-starting Classic
Hi Mike, SU carbs are pretty stable once they are set up,so a bit more info please,has the bike stood for any length of time?try checking the diaframs on the fuel tap,(the dreaded E fuel just loves them,I did away with the vac:fuel tap on my Classic,re-placed it with a conventional "Gravity Tap...
- Mon Sep 02, 2024 10:15 pm
- Forum: login and say hello!
- Topic: Howdy Y’all
- Replies: 4
- Views: 4375
Re: Howdy Y’all
Wow,lucky old you,all those fabulous bikes + waiting delivery of one of "The Mestro,s" rocket ships (they must be the ultimate rotary bike!)am I a tad bit envious?you bet I am,ride safe,J.B.
- Tue Aug 20, 2024 10:23 pm
- Forum: for sale and wanted
- Topic: Classic forsale
- Replies: 3
- Views: 4428
Re: Classic forsale
I seem to remember some years back (before Richard moved to his present location)I was getting some bits from him for my Classic, and he was working on another Classic and having a bit of a problem locating some bits for it(he mentioned that he had been working on that particular bike for some time,...
- Wed Jul 31, 2024 10:15 pm
- Forum: General discussion (eveything else)
- Topic: How many miles?
- Replies: 10
- Views: 9043
Re: How many miles?
Well done you,ride safe,J.B.
- Tue Jul 30, 2024 10:33 pm
- Forum: General discussion (eveything else)
- Topic: How many miles?
- Replies: 10
- Views: 9043
Re: How many miles?
So,from '92 to 2024 is 32 years into 96,125miles at roughly between three and four thousand a year,not bad ,and as it's an X Richards bike I would think has been virtually trouble free .
Is the Commander your only bike?J.B.
Is the Commander your only bike?J.B.
- Sun Jul 28, 2024 10:18 pm
- Forum: General discussion (eveything else)
- Topic: How many miles?
- Replies: 10
- Views: 9043
Re: How many miles?
All very well Clive,but how many miles have YOU,actualy ridden your Commander?J.B.
- Thu Jul 25, 2024 10:49 pm
- Forum: General discussion (eveything else)
- Topic: How many miles?
- Replies: 10
- Views: 9043
Re: How many miles?
Cant remember miles per year,but I covered 71,thousand+ from 1999 to 2020(when I sold it) on my Classic,roughly between six/seven thousand a year (for about nine of those years it was my only bike )J.B.
- Thu Jul 25, 2024 10:34 pm
- Forum: technical interest and new ideas
- Topic: Sidestand length and excessive lean
- Replies: 5
- Views: 4944
Re: Sidestand length and excessive lean
When I had the Classic, after umpteen thousand miles the side stand became a bit floppy(technical term )I tried quite a few ideas to try and cure it,with little or no success,didnt take on no excessive lean though.(No help to you,just a bit of a story ,)ride safe,J.B.
- Tue Jun 18, 2024 10:41 pm
- Forum: technical interest and new ideas
- Topic: wheel balance
- Replies: 1
- Views: 3370
wheel balance
Hi guys, While on my way back from the NOC's International Rally in Spain I was getting front wheel judder(like a wheel out of balance)at speeds over 70mph,I thought that perhaps a balance weight had come off,(couldn't see where though) on Monday I had a new tyre fitted on the front wheel and tellin...
- Thu May 23, 2024 10:23 pm
- Forum: calendar dates and announcements
- Topic: Spain
- Replies: 3
- Views: 4006
Re: Spain
I will look out for you,(you will be able to recognise me 'cos of my hat,lots and lots of badges )ride safe,J.B.
- Wed May 22, 2024 10:08 pm
- Forum: calendar dates and announcements
- Topic: Spain
- Replies: 3
- Views: 4006
Spain
Hi guys,
any of you Roteriens going to the N.O.C's International rally in Spain next month? I am ,J.B.
any of you Roteriens going to the N.O.C's International rally in Spain next month? I am ,J.B.
- Sun Mar 31, 2024 10:23 pm
- Forum: Norton Rotary Enthusiasts Club
- Topic: Holding clutch in and oil supply
- Replies: 15
- Views: 12282
Re: Holding clutch in and oil supply
Back in the day when I rode the Classic and tested the hydraulic clutch(time flies so I expect it's 15/20 years? ago)I thought it to expensive for the difference it made(can't even hazard a guess at the cost today)J.B.
- Tue Mar 26, 2024 11:13 pm
- Forum: Norton Rotary Enthusiasts Club
- Topic: Holding clutch in and oil supply
- Replies: 15
- Views: 12282
Re: Holding clutch in and oil supply
I remember trying a hydralike converted clutch that someone had fitted to a Commander,it didn't make the clutch leaver any lighter to operate,didn't actually ride the bike,so can't comment on"finding neutral",so seeing as I had mastered the art of finding neutral before stopping,I didn't t...
- Sun Mar 24, 2024 11:25 pm
- Forum: Norton Rotary Enthusiasts Club
- Topic: Holding clutch in and oil supply
- Replies: 15
- Views: 12282
Re: Holding clutch in and oil supply
I did the same as Ian with bigger ball bearings,but it made no discernible difference,J.B.