Rotary Owners' Club

Hello David

Thank you for the information, i have renewed my membership with an extra donation. Keep up the good work with Rob as it is much appreciated. I guess the Reliant is not Rotary powered .

David Rodgers

Sorry if i have missed any news of membership renewals. I think they are annual ie 1st Jan. Normally we get something in the magazine but i have not seen anything. How much is the renewal this year?

I'm very sorry to hear of John Birch's passing. I first met him at the Beezumph at Cadwell when he came over and had a chat about me riding my Classic on track. A very friendly and knowledgable man who will be missed.

I got a copy made at a local Ironmonger/Hardware shop. They had the cutting equipment and a good range of blank keys.

Merry Christmas and a happy New Year to you John and all club members.

Yes Happy New Year John

I also changed from Boyer to MiniMag and nothing else was changed! It was fitted by Richard.

Hi Roger

I use Red Top Batteries from Demon Tweeks, they are AGM which are used in light aircraft and racing cars and can be used on their side or upside down.
They don't spill acid! They come in a range of physical sizes and have high cranking outputs which is why i use them on my T160 electric ...

Happy Birthday John.
I hope to be at Snetterton for Beezumph if it's not cancelled!
Dave R

Two nice projects whilst in lockdown

I get the same thing with my Classic rep, ex Interpol2. Not just after the winter but most rides after a short period of non use, five bikes! Speedo usually swings in to life within a mile.

I would like a lifting handle for the offside of the Classic, useful for two people lifting or bungee strap attachment!
If anyone knows of a source or enough people likewise would want one, to have some made, count me in!

One other benefit of the 90 profile is more clearance when cornering, still touches the sidestand down with the 90's though.

Hi Mark
Recently had a new rear tyre fitted, i use 100/90-18 front and 120/90-18 rear on the ex IP2 Classic rep. These work well, two ways of deciding on tyre aspect ratio. These are:- 1 With the lower 80 profile you will have slightly lower gearing, bike will be lower making it harder to get on the ...

Hello JB sorry for the delay in replying, holidays etc. As i recall it's fairly easy to change the chip, carefully open the black box and replace. Obtaining a new chip from Julian first of course.
Regards
Dave Rodgers

Hi Tony
I thought you might find this interesting regarding tickover!

> Comment: Hello Julian.
> Some feedback for you. I took my Classic to Richard Negus as i was
> using his test Boyer until i had time to fit the recently purchased
> TT1. We removed the Boyer and cut off the old connectors and ...

My Boyer failed some years ago whilst in Spain. I contacted Boyer and they said they were not currently repairing the Boyer off the Norton Rotaries. However he said keep hold of it as if there was ever enough interest they might do repairs/replacements.
I has the MiniMag fitted and can't ever see me ...

Hi Dean

I had the same symptoms, low tickover and eventual slowing down and stalling. I kept screwing the air screws out a whole turn at a time and eventually got the required tickover and good pickup. It was a lot of turns out though!

Regards
Dave R

Hi John

Try swapping the plugs over rather than fitting a new one straight away, to see if it cuts out on the other rotor. If so it's the plug!
If it fails on the original rotor O/S then it's possibly something else.
I had this once and a new pair of plugs cured it.

Regards Dave R

My starter button has just fallen out of the handlebar switch, so i did a search on the forum to see about getting a replacement.
Either Norton part 48-0261 or a Yamaha, part number unknown. I saw this thread suggesting that the actual button is available as an aluminium part from Startright. Does ...

Thanks for that John, I'll stick with the C8E type, think Opie stock them!
Dave

Hi
I've always used C8E plugs in my Classic. Went to Halfords and they only stock CR8E, which i guess are resistor plugs!
Does it make any difference to running, better/worse/same just wondered if it's only Halfords or a general change to resistor plugs?
Dave Rodgers

*or EP80. Whatever it says in the Workshop ManualIn the Owners manual it shows 80/140, 85/140 and 90/140 depending on supplier, Silkolene being the only one at 90/140 which they don't seem to do anymore, so 85/140 is the one to go for.Dave

Hi JohnSounds perfect, but I will still be at the TT, maybe another time. Have a good time.Dave Rodgers

Hi David Just renewed online #447, apologies for the delay.Regards David Rodgers

Hi LadsAt a friends house near Toulouse, about 750 miles so far. First impression of the gearbox oil is I can't tell any difference. Gear changing feels the same, gearbox noise is no different but this is newly rebuilt 3500 miles ago. I have tried selecting neutral when stationery and it works ...

Hi DavidSorry about that, not trying to scupper your sales. That is a good price you quote, i assume that is just the oil price, how much is p&p?Dave

Hi JohnI have just done a 6000 mile service on my IP2/Classic and have put in Redline V Twin Transmission Oil with Shockproof which is marketed primarily for Harley-Davidson gearboxes. If you go onto Opie Oils web site and look under Motorcycles and gearbox oils then 75W-140 you can read all about ...

Yes PleaseI will email you my details.ThanksDave

I did a trip through France and Spain last October and was getting about 10 miles per litre i.e. Putting in 13 litres after 130 miles etc. This equates to 45mpg and was on my newly built Classic (thanks Richard). When joined by a smaller bike and travelling much steadier the figure got up to about ...