Rotary Owners' Club

Hi Spanner boyIt may have been me many years ago that posted about cranking voltages.I had issues with no spark from the Sparkright which werre resolved by supplying a relayed supply.The supply used from memory was that used by the advance retard box. The only mod necessary was to move a lucar conne...

HiI cant tell from the pics if it's the same as these ones,but may be interested if you haven't listed it yethttp://www.policebikes.org.uk/nortoninterpol2.htmlJohn

HiWill see if I can get the commander running and arrange to have the weekend off work(was hoping for some fresh bikes this year not just mine again)John O

Hi As Paul suggested check the butterflies, wear between the butterfly and it's shaft will cause them not to shut properly. Even with extra springs! Goodluck hunting.John

Hi What electronic ignition box and advance retard unit do you have as a faulty original advance retard unit (the Gunsen plastic box under the seat) can give those symptons (it will only retard if the revs are held low enough to retard 1000 rpm ish) These units eventually fail due to water ingress,t...

Hi JohnYes the ballast resistor as first fitted was the same as fitted to petrol engined Transits of that eraI replaced it with a panel mount power resistor available from RS Components (a major supplier of electronic components) this required two bullet connector (i think)ended leads to be soldered...

Hi GerryMany years ago to improve wet weather running and potential life of the electronic ignition box.I moved the coils the electronic ignition and dropper resistor to the void in the fairing behind the screen.I replaced the "Ford Transit" dropper for a metal clad resistor from RS Compon...

The length of inner protruding each end should be stated somewherefor each speedo and drive (or can be measured by other owners) therefore a replacement inner can be made to order by J.J. Cables or your prefered supplierJohn

Hi FolksThe problem is the insurance cos. are in the loop!If the vehicle is not registered for road use they will not give you 3rd party fire and theftonly accidental damage fire and theft.Therefore you are riding an "uninsured vehicle" on the roadJohn

Hi FolksThe problem is the insurance cos. are in the loop!If the vehicle is not registered for road use they will not give you 3rd party fire and theftonly accidental damage fire and theft.Therefore you are riding an "uninsured vehicle" on the roadJohn

HiHadn't applied for tickets for this year due to stupid weekend shifts at work.Will make sure am available if needed for a club presence.up to 3 static exhibits (van permitting) or possibly 2 mobile Mots permitting.John

HI Russ and PaulSorry for the delay in posting only just getting over last weekends silly shifts.The stain cleaned reasonably with an impregnated hand cleaner wipe (easier on the smooth bits).As for value haven't a clue. (it is definitely not perfect)Info on size and shape of the POLICE STOP sign bo...

Found the lid tonightJohn

Hi RussOut of interest do you know what I should have as radio equipmentfor a south Yorkshire D reg (85? Snig Hill bike)Regards John

Hi RussAm doing silly shift work over weekend if awake on Monday willlook for cover (as I said the stock take was from tears ago)If I find it,Will take picture of it and post and see if it is what you want.Regards John

HiJust checked my spares list (from years ago)it says I have a fairing lid modified for a radio handset!I seem to remember a rectangular hinged power bulge!don't know where it was from it was s.hand when I got it.RAC or Police?Is it any use?John

Hi AllWhen commuting daily years ago I kept a fuel log on a spreadsheet as a running total to give an accurate mpg as variations on one tank could give false figures. this method also predicted when the full tank would become empty. It clearly showed when I either followed a friend on an old AJS350 ...

Hi PaulI can try to get the plod or commander available for Kempton(was letting others have a go as I was there last year)John

HiIf the full fairing is similar to their handlebar fairings, then the headlamp is a standard 7 inch unitas fitted to Commandos,Bonnies,A65s etc the Lucas 700 which is the same size as fitted to Morris Minors,Minis,mk1 or mk2 Cortinas etc.. The reflector unit is held to a chrome rim by wire spring c...

Hi RichardNo its not just you I have had to find this site via a search enginemy normal links not workingsimilar messages as yourselfNo idea of causeRegards John O'R

Sorry folks but the Plod don't want to playso will only be turning up with commanderspare entry pass in pocket if extra bike availableJohn

Hi DaveSorry can't find details of mod but found note to say I moved wires in 1999.Looking at the workshop manual page H6 explains the very long route of the12V ignition supply (2 fuses and 2 bulkhead connectors).The factory mod fortwin rotor idle was to fit a relay so a good supply went to the igni...

Hi DaveTry a good 12v supply to the ignition box if the ignition relay contacts are poor you will have these symptons. I reworked the supply to the box and the problem went. I did this a few years back will see if I can find my notes for the mod.Best of luck regards John

Hi Richard,Howell Does anyone have the size of these connectors to hand as "RS Components" lists "TE Connectivity MATE-N-LOK" which in an older catalogue were made by AMP. RS stock no.132-1542 for 9 way plug housingRS stock no. 849-108 socket insertRS stock no. 849-085 pin insert...

Hi HowelNot sure if these are the same but they looked similar to me (was thinking of a rewire myself not got round to it yet)http://www.vehicle-wiring-products.eu/VWP-onlinestore/connectors/multiconnectors.phpMate-N-Lock connectors[http://www.vehicle-wiring-products.eu/VWP-onlinestore/connectors/ph...

Hi Paul I may be able to supply 2 more Interpol and Krauser Commander (work and MOT both playing fair) John O'R

Hi IanThe Solenoid tap was one of Richard/Norton Motors mods from a few years back.It stops fuel/water being trapped in the bottom of the left side of the tank as well as giving a dashboard switched reserve.This was done by Richard the same time as some other mods (hydraulic clutch,improved lube to ...

I seem to remember both outlets were vacuum fed therefore looks like muck in tank blocking inlet gauze/filter. To increase range I went for the solenoid operated tap on the other side of the tank.(this also stops having a water trap on that side)Regards John

Has anyone tried Royal Enfield or MZ gaiters as they have similar dimensionsJohn

Hi All Please pencil me and the interplod in this year. JO'R