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by johnbirchjar
Wed Sep 25, 2024 10:52 pm
Forum: Norton Rotary Enthusiasts Club
Topic: Non-starting Classic
Replies: 26
Views: 2684

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...
by johnbirchjar
Tue Sep 24, 2024 10:13 pm
Forum: Norton Rotary Enthusiasts Club
Topic: Non-starting Classic
Replies: 26
Views: 2684

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.
by johnbirchjar
Mon Sep 16, 2024 10:38 pm
Forum: General discussion (eveything else)
Topic: How many miles?
Replies: 10
Views: 5245

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.
by johnbirchjar
Thu Sep 05, 2024 10:58 pm
Forum: Norton Rotary Enthusiasts Club
Topic: Non-starting Classic
Replies: 26
Views: 2684

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...
by johnbirchjar
Wed Sep 04, 2024 10:15 pm
Forum: Norton Rotary Enthusiasts Club
Topic: Non-starting Classic
Replies: 26
Views: 2684

Re: Non-starting Classic

The lack of fuel?hence my suggestion to check the fuel tap diafram,J.B.
by johnbirchjar
Tue Sep 03, 2024 10:41 pm
Forum: Norton Rotary Enthusiasts Club
Topic: Non-starting Classic
Replies: 26
Views: 2684

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...
by johnbirchjar
Mon Sep 02, 2024 10:15 pm
Forum: login and say hello!
Topic: Howdy Y’all
Replies: 4
Views: 1577

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.
by johnbirchjar
Tue Aug 20, 2024 10:23 pm
Forum: for sale and wanted
Topic: Classic forsale
Replies: 1
Views: 1811

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,...
by johnbirchjar
Wed Jul 31, 2024 10:15 pm
Forum: General discussion (eveything else)
Topic: How many miles?
Replies: 10
Views: 5245

Re: How many miles?

Well done you,ride safe,J.B.
by johnbirchjar
Tue Jul 30, 2024 10:33 pm
Forum: General discussion (eveything else)
Topic: How many miles?
Replies: 10
Views: 5245

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 wink,and as it's an X Richards bike I would think has been virtually trouble free cool.
Is the Commander your only bike?J.B.
by johnbirchjar
Sun Jul 28, 2024 10:18 pm
Forum: General discussion (eveything else)
Topic: How many miles?
Replies: 10
Views: 5245

Re: How many miles?

All very well Clive,but how many miles have YOU,actualy ridden your Commander?J.B.
by johnbirchjar
Thu Jul 25, 2024 10:49 pm
Forum: General discussion (eveything else)
Topic: How many miles?
Replies: 10
Views: 5245

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 cool (for about nine of those years it was my only bike Very Happy)J.B.
by johnbirchjar
Thu Jul 25, 2024 10:34 pm
Forum: technical interest and new ideas
Topic: Sidestand length and excessive lean
Replies: 5
Views: 2978

Re: Sidestand length and excessive lean

When I had the Classic, after umpteen thousand miles the side stand became a bit floppy(technical term wink)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 Very Happy,)ride safe,J.B.
by johnbirchjar
Tue Jun 18, 2024 10:41 pm
Forum: technical interest and new ideas
Topic: wheel balance
Replies: 1
Views: 2651

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...
by johnbirchjar
Thu May 23, 2024 10:23 pm
Forum: calendar dates and announcements
Topic: Spain
Replies: 3
Views: 2717

Re: Spain

I will look out for you,(you will be able to recognise me 'cos of my hat,lots and lots of badges cool)ride safe,J.B.
by johnbirchjar
Wed May 22, 2024 10:08 pm
Forum: calendar dates and announcements
Topic: Spain
Replies: 3
Views: 2717

Spain

Hi guys,
any of you Roteriens going to the N.O.C's International rally in Spain next month? I am Very Happy,J.B.
by johnbirchjar
Sun Mar 31, 2024 10:23 pm
Forum: Norton Rotary Enthusiasts Club
Topic: Holding clutch in and oil supply
Replies: 15
Views: 8882

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.
by johnbirchjar
Tue Mar 26, 2024 11:13 pm
Forum: Norton Rotary Enthusiasts Club
Topic: Holding clutch in and oil supply
Replies: 15
Views: 8882

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...
by johnbirchjar
Sun Mar 24, 2024 11:25 pm
Forum: Norton Rotary Enthusiasts Club
Topic: Holding clutch in and oil supply
Replies: 15
Views: 8882

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.
by johnbirchjar
Sat Mar 23, 2024 11:15 pm
Forum: Norton Rotary Enthusiasts Club
Topic: Holding clutch in and oil supply
Replies: 15
Views: 8882

Re: Holding clutch in and oil supply

Hi Mike,
I believe most rotories suffer with the "finding neutral" when stationary,what I got into the habit with my Classic was to just snick the box into neutral just before coming to a standstill,(I have to do the same with my Deauville)ride safe,J.B.
by johnbirchjar
Thu Dec 28, 2023 11:18 pm
Forum: General discussion (eveything else)
Topic: The new year
Replies: 2
Views: 15466

The new year

Hi Guys,
I am not a lover of Christmas(just call me Grinch)but I will wish you all a "Happy New Year"!,and ride safe in 2024,J.B.
by johnbirchjar
Wed Dec 13, 2023 11:47 pm
Forum: for sale and wanted
Topic: Interpol
Replies: 17
Views: 89486

Re: Interpol

Looks the biz cool ,well done you exclaim,J.B.
by johnbirchjar
Wed Dec 13, 2023 11:43 pm
Forum: Norton Rotary Enthusiasts Club
Topic: rotary with Mecums, anybody know this bike?
Replies: 5
Views: 26810

Re: rotary with Mecums, anybody know this bike?

Looks like somebody has don a nice job cosmetically cool,but I would need lots more info before I paid the estimated bid price,J.B.
by johnbirchjar
Mon Dec 11, 2023 11:28 pm
Forum: General discussion (eveything else)
Topic: UK passport office
Replies: 1
Views: 18219

Re: UK passport office

Please ignore previous post, red face ,J.B.
by johnbirchjar
Mon Dec 11, 2023 11:22 pm
Forum: General discussion (eveything else)
Topic: UK passport office
Replies: 1
Views: 18219

UK passport office

Hi guys,
nothing at all to do with bikes,but do's anyone know the actual phone number of the UK Passport Office?(not 0300 222 0000)they were no help at all,J.B.
by johnbirchjar
Tue Nov 28, 2023 11:27 pm
Forum: General discussion (eveything else)
Topic: Classic's and their owners
Replies: 44
Views: 2981125

Re: Classic's and their owners

The phrase something about "Hens Teeth" spring to mind wink,J.B.
by johnbirchjar
Sun Nov 12, 2023 11:34 pm
Forum: for sale and wanted
Topic: FREE on collection
Replies: 8
Views: 45706

Re: FREE on collection

Hi Richard,
Sorry to hear that you have given up biking,I am still getting out quite regulaly,sadly no longer on the Classic,(Honda Deauville mounted now)a totally different beast to the Classic,but it will suffice,take,look after yourself,rgds,J.B.
by johnbirchjar
Mon Oct 30, 2023 11:15 pm
Forum: General discussion (eveything else)
Topic: door lock grief
Replies: 5
Views: 43400

Re: door lock grief

If replacing the lock actuators is as bad as replacing the window winding mechanism on a Bora I will learn to live with it,as you say, "Getting the door panels off is a real pain in the xxxxx,"J.B.
by johnbirchjar
Thu Oct 26, 2023 10:30 pm
Forum: General discussion (eveything else)
Topic: door lock grief
Replies: 5
Views: 43400

Re: door lock grief

New batt's,no difference evil,may have to learn to live with it and adjust.
by johnbirchjar
Wed Oct 25, 2023 10:17 pm
Forum: General discussion (eveything else)
Topic: door lock grief
Replies: 5
Views: 43400

Re: door lock grief

That is the next thing on my list,thanks,J.B.