Rotary Owners' Club

I solved the mystery. The hex heal bolts are 153 mm long and have nuts and washers on them on the power take off side. So prime mover has to be removed from chassis to change this seal. I will now do a full de-coke while I have it out. There was a short reference in my shop manual in the re-assembly...

Thank you David. I may not have moved them enough to see them coming out. They were quite firm to move after the initial crack. I was worried something may not be right. Also I have been given some information that they are locked in with thread sealer/lock compound and need to be heated up to softe...

Hello All, I am in need of some technical assistance regarding my Hercules. Whilst I was doing a routine service I found that the oil seal in the front plate is leaking. There are 4 socket head screws attaching the magneto plate mount to the front plate. The problem I am having is that these 4 screw...

The rotor housing itself.

Hello Everyone,My Classis has suffered sever engine failure. The problem is damaged surface with damage in several places. I think something like a small drill bit fell into the intake while I had carbies off to clean them. Of course I did not realise this. It run for a while then made clunk noises ...

They are only available from bike shops. But not necessarily all of them. If your 'lations can't find you one, let me know and I can send one to you.

March edition of magazine id now available online.

G'day All,I have something to share that you may be interested in. Here in Oz, we have a monthly motorcycle magazine called "Cycle Torque". Last year, under the same name, they produced a TV series where they tested new bikes and gear, But also they review older classic bikes. I was contac...

On the same theme, I do enjoying seeing great bikes in museums, BUT I am so dissapointed they are not or cannot be ridden.

Noticed in Öld Bike Mart"magazine that Bonhams were auctioning at the Autumn Stafford Sale on 21at October. They listed a Norton Classic nomber 040, with zero miles on it.I just checked auction results and it sold for 12,074 pounds.

Hello Mick,My Classic does it too, But it happens if I am riding over a rough bumpy road. It clunks quite badly. I have changed oil with heavier grade and no difference. I am feeling that is as they rebound. That is, as forks go to the longest length they clunk. I have not taken forks apart, but in ...

Hello All,I have just taken delivery of another basement find.I know it is not rotary, but is it Hercules and I hope someone from UK or Europe may know of parts suppliers.Hercules 1969 100cc K105.It has been messed with a bit, but I hope to restore it.My problem is that I do not know who can supply ...

Also forgot to warn anyone looking at the video clip, It does contain some scenes from a motorcycle to motorcycle headon accident the group encounted enroute to Dyno workshop. One of the RE riders is a doctor and checked victims and indicated that both riders were not life threatening injuries.

I cannot get the link posted here by copying etc. so that is works. I don't have enough computer cleverness. Mybe some one else can.

U tube video of day.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OMyKhU7- ... e=youtu.be I also found it by searching google and entering DYNO DAY E.wmv.It was at the top of the search.

David, please do use it in next mag if you can. Once our organiser sends me the RE5 traces I can send you one of those as well.Hopefully I will get my membership form send off and I will then be able to receive a magazine too.The Dyno Tech was very inpressed with the power line here too. Increasing ...

Hello All, Today I had the opprotunity to put my Classic on a dyno tune machine. The day came about when a RE5 owner organised a group to attend a dyno tune workshop. Was very interesting results.Has any one had their Nortons on the dyno tune? Full results for the RE5's will be posted on the Suzuki ...

Hello all, I am looking for a little technical assistance.My W2000 suffers from clutch drag when trying to find neutral. Impossible really unless I bump it into neutral while still rolling. Not always pracrical. If any one has a solution for this I would love to hear it.That is not the reason for th...

One Classic taxed and on road being riden

Hello, I have not seen or heard of the special, will keep a look out for it.I imported the Hercules from USA. It had been stored in a museum and had 1,0026 miles in the clock. It was in great condition. The Classic came to Australia with a brit gent who brought two here when he emigrated, Mine in no...

Got photos to up load in general board ok. My local just having a hissy fit I think.

Hi All, Just joined and trying to get a few photos up. Hope this works ok.My collection.1976 Suzuki RE5 A. Hercules 1976. Norton 1988 Classic.Kim oz.

Hello All, I have just joined ROC forum group, However I have viewed as a guest for a long lime. Also am a long term Rotary owner as well. I currently own an RE5 A , Hercules W2000, oil injected model and recently bought myself a Norton Classic, giving me a set of 3 manufacturers. Also have some oth...