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by draxdave
Tue Dec 05, 2023 8:17 pm
Forum: General discussion (eveything else)
Topic: TRL Commander, H831 GRX ??
Replies: 0
Views: 2328

TRL Commander, H831 GRX ??

Does anyone now of the whereabouts of my old Commander. I sold it many years ago to a really nice Gent, Mike i think, from North Wales. He had a few more rotaries, including an F1 I think. The TRL has not been on the road for over 10 years. If it is stuck in a shed I would love it back
by draxdave
Mon Nov 20, 2023 9:11 am
Forum: for sale and wanted
Topic: FREE on collection
Replies: 8
Views: 2827

Re: FREE on collection

Hi Richard, unfortunately I have neither the space nor the need for any more kit ! Best Wishes dp
by draxdave
Sun Nov 12, 2023 7:22 pm
Forum: for sale and wanted
Topic: FREE on collection
Replies: 8
Views: 2827

Re: FREE on collection

Cheers Richard, great to meet up again. Still trying to figure out what I am going to do with the 10kg of Vaseline though !!
by draxdave
Sat Nov 11, 2023 1:51 pm
Forum: for sale and wanted
Topic: FREE on collection
Replies: 8
Views: 2827

Re: FREE on collection

Cheers Richard, that endplate might come in handy. IP11, 3366, EX Cypress RAF, is at Andover Norton with a noisy engine. RP suspects a shot bearing but we will see. If I use it I will make a suitable donation to the Air Ambulance; otherwise I will hang on to it until someone else may need it. Best R...
by draxdave
Fri Nov 10, 2023 9:42 pm
Forum: for sale and wanted
Topic: FREE on collection
Replies: 8
Views: 2827

Re: FREE on collection

Good Evening Richard, I will give you a ring on Saturday to arrange if that is OK, I am 90 minutes away from you. You and Pete overhauled my TRL Commander at Rugeley many moons ago, happy days indeed ! What other "stuff" are you disposing of, anything to interest an IP 11 owner ?? Best Reg...
by draxdave
Thu Nov 09, 2023 6:33 pm
Forum: calendar dates and announcements
Topic: Fridaythorpe anyone ??
Replies: 2
Views: 7270

Re: Fridaythorpe anyone ??

Had a belt up today on the mighty R1100GS, well worth the fresh conditions for the latte and carrot cake !! Heated grips eased the numb fingers on the way home !!
by draxdave
Thu Oct 26, 2023 4:52 pm
Forum: General discussion (eveything else)
Topic: Signed Prints anyone ?
Replies: 0
Views: 2418

Signed Prints anyone ?

https://www.spicersauctioneers.com/catalogue/lot/e82a8fe729f71dcc999f75c3eb4c6617/2a6fa85538c56e3991b429b74f737ad8/automobilia-auction-cars-and-bikes-require-separate-re-lot-17/ Take a look at these two, you can bid on line and all that modern stuff. I will look after them for you if you wish, until...
by draxdave
Tue Oct 24, 2023 8:26 am
Forum: General discussion (eveything else)
Topic: door lock grief
Replies: 5
Views: 2802

Re: door lock grief

Hi JB, when did you last change the fob battery ?? I renew mine, inc the spare, every couple of years or so, worth a try ?? Regards dp
by draxdave
Mon Oct 16, 2023 11:32 am
Forum: Norton Rotary Enthusiasts Club
Topic: NOC site Classic for Sale
Replies: 5
Views: 3677

Re: NOC site Classic for Sale

Hi MIke, could you cut and paste the text please; sorry but I'm not in the NOC !!
by draxdave
Sun Oct 08, 2023 10:00 am
Forum: technical interest and new ideas
Topic: IP2/Classic temperature gauge
Replies: 10
Views: 6573

Re: IP2/Classic temperature gauge

Hi Roy, the gauge I have is marked 310 274/1/46, 12V, 3.88.

PM your address and I will pop it in the post for you to try. Buy me a pint next time !!
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by draxdave
Sun Oct 08, 2023 9:35 am
Forum: technical interest and new ideas
Topic: IP2/Classic temperature gauge
Replies: 10
Views: 6573

Re: IP2/Classic temperature gauge

I have a box full of bits, I will have a dig round and let you know !!
by draxdave
Sat Sep 30, 2023 11:04 am
Forum: Norton Rotary Enthusiasts Club
Topic: ?
Replies: 5
Views: 6515

Re: ?

Hi Guys, yes JB, the Big Beemers are tall & heavy, but still well worth it for me. They handle so well and have plenty of grunt !! Hi GP, my interpol also can't be far off now, dying to get some miles in soon. She too has plenty of pull, and also handles very well. We loved our Commander, plenty...
by draxdave
Sat Sep 23, 2023 8:39 am
Forum: Norton Rotary Enthusiasts Club
Topic: ?
Replies: 5
Views: 6515

Re: ?

Hi from Sunny Drax, My IP11 is at the moment in the tender care of PR at AN. The engine started making horrible noises; and some of the blame must lie with me - again !! I'm sure that Paul & Team will return her to fine running order !! Will Keep you posted and I will write a piece for the Epi T...
by draxdave
Mon Aug 14, 2023 11:38 am
Forum: technical interest and new ideas
Topic: Gearbox oil
Replies: 4
Views: 5139

Re: Gearbox oil

I have seen 85/140 GL5 recommended, and is what I use. I have used a moly additive in the past, but not currently, Good Luck with 3rd !!
by draxdave
Fri Aug 11, 2023 8:30 am
Forum: login and say hello!
Topic: Blue Commander
Replies: 9
Views: 14974

Re: Blue Commander

Not me, I don't have a Commander; just a sickly IP11 !!
by draxdave
Fri Jul 28, 2023 7:36 pm
Forum: technical interest and new ideas
Topic: What a Din, engine sounds dreadful
Replies: 2
Views: 3251

What a Din, engine sounds dreadful

Hi Guys, my wife has to cover her ears as I pull out of the drive; such is the noise from the IP11 engine. She starts instantly, pulls like a train, all is great apart from the noise ( the bike of course - not the wife !). I can feel nasty rumbles coming from both Air Transfer Ports and the screwdri...
by draxdave
Thu Jun 22, 2023 9:32 am
Forum: technical interest and new ideas
Topic: She eats sparkplugs !!
Replies: 2
Views: 3607

Re: She eats sparkplugs !!

Many thanks for your reply Anthony. I will check all around for air leaks, again !! I will also recheck the oil pump "C" setting before the the engine gets hot - the throttle angle when cold will be a better datum I guess.
by draxdave
Mon Jun 19, 2023 4:45 pm
Forum: technical interest and new ideas
Topic: She eats sparkplugs !!
Replies: 2
Views: 3607

She eats sparkplugs !!

Well, after much gnashing and heartache the IP11 is now back on top form once again. She had been coughing and spluttering, going down onto one rotor, most unhappy. I had convinced myself the carbs were to blame; I cleaned the dashpots several times, twiddled with the idle screw. I had even obtained...
by draxdave
Mon Jun 12, 2023 1:15 pm
Forum: technical interest and new ideas
Topic: IP 11 Grab Rail
Replies: 10
Views: 6817

Re: IP 11 Grab Rail

Grab rail now fitted after some minor butchery, the bracket fits perfectly "inside" the frame, all good in that department. The carbs however are a different story. Out for a blast a few nights ago; came out of the Offy to find a pool of petrol under the bike and it would not start. On ins...
by draxdave
Fri Jun 02, 2023 8:30 am
Forum: technical interest and new ideas
Topic: IP 11 Grab Rail
Replies: 10
Views: 6817

Re: IP 11 Grab Rail

Works a treat !
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by draxdave
Thu Jun 01, 2023 9:40 am
Forum: technical interest and new ideas
Topic: IP 11 Grab Rail
Replies: 10
Views: 6817

Re: IP 11 Grab Rail

Hi JB, I dare'nt sell the Bemmer, I've only just bought it and they do ride so nicley. It's more about technique when handling these beasts, which I have now got used to. An Ice Hockey Puck bolted to the over-short sidestand helps a huge amount too !
by draxdave
Wed May 31, 2023 10:24 am
Forum: technical interest and new ideas
Topic: IP 11 Grab Rail
Replies: 10
Views: 6817

Re: IP 11 Grab Rail

Hi JB, no rallies for me this year I'm afraid. I am not totally happy with the way the bike is running, carb issue I think. My back is also recovering from wrestling with a BMW R1100GS I have just bought, fantastic bikes but jeez are they heavy !!
by draxdave
Tue May 30, 2023 3:04 pm
Forum: for sale and wanted
Topic: Interpol
Replies: 15
Views: 7747

Re: Interpol

Ah, Sussex, bit far for a run out really !!
by draxdave
Tue May 30, 2023 2:25 pm
Forum: for sale and wanted
Topic: Interpol
Replies: 15
Views: 7747

Re: Interpol

Hi Rupert, I have just bought a "civilianised" IP 11, which came with a couple of boxes of misc bits and bobs, inc these two which you may find usefull ?? Drop me a line to have a rummage or just a chat. Are you local to Selby ??
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by draxdave
Tue May 30, 2023 9:18 am
Forum: technical interest and new ideas
Topic: IP 11 Grab Rail
Replies: 10
Views: 6817

Re: IP 11 Grab Rail

Cheers John, looking at the AN parts drawings, the Classic bracket does look like it bolts on the the outer face of the frame, but the IP 11 bracket is different, bolting on the inner side of the frame. I am 90% of the way to hacking/mating it all up, and it does look OK so far Regards dp
by draxdave
Mon May 29, 2023 2:14 pm
Forum: technical interest and new ideas
Topic: IP 11 Grab Rail
Replies: 10
Views: 6817

IP 11 Grab Rail

IP 11 Grabrail fitting Dear All, I am trying to fit a LHS grabrail to the 3366 IP11. I have the parts 55 & 58 as shown on AN Frame Suspension and Fittings drawings, so far so good. The bracket does not appear to be a straight fit to the “inside/underneath” of the frame, there is a bent over stif...
by draxdave
Thu May 25, 2023 5:25 pm
Forum: calendar dates and announcements
Topic: Fridaythorpe anyone ??
Replies: 2
Views: 7270

Fridaythorpe anyone ??

Hi, it would be great to meet up with other Rotary Folk, and as the weather is set fair for a while - a run up to Seaways Cafe at Fridaythorpe may well be in order _ anyone fancy ?? Early afternoons are best for me ??
by draxdave
Sat Mar 04, 2023 5:41 pm
Forum: for sale and wanted
Topic: Hydraulic Clutch Conversion
Replies: 5
Views: 4437

Re: Hydraulic Clutch Conversion

May I ask why you are going "the other way" and might the hydraulic bits be for sale at some point. I fitted a Hyd conversion and thought that it was better than the cable set-up ?
by draxdave
Wed Nov 09, 2022 6:57 pm
Forum: technical interest and new ideas
Topic: IP II Carburation Issues ??
Replies: 11
Views: 6875

Re: IP II Carburation Issues ??

Well, we are getting somewhere !! The carb pistons & chambers are spotless, both jets are set to 3.2mm down; she now has new battery – the voltage on the old one fell to 8v when the starter was buttoned. The large white multi-pin connector under the instrument cluster is now firmly clicked into ...
by draxdave
Tue Nov 08, 2022 6:20 pm
Forum: for sale and wanted
Topic: Norton rotary stuff on Ebay
Replies: 3
Views: 3958

Re: Norton rotary stuff on Ebay

Hi Kieth, I cant find anything, the item number brings up nowt, unless I am using it wrongly. Can you put a link in ?