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by Anthony Duffield
Sat Feb 01, 2025 8:17 am
Forum: General discussion (eveything else)
Topic: Richard Negus ?
Replies: 20
Views: 6944

Re: Richard Negus ?

For those that do not use Face Book, the following was posted by Richards Daughter: Funeral of Richard Negus We, the family of Richard Negus have been overwhelmed with your tributes and kind words regarding my father’s passing. For friends and colleagues that wish to attend the funeral, details are ...
by Anthony Duffield
Wed Jan 15, 2025 5:42 pm
Forum: General discussion (eveything else)
Topic: Richard Negus ?
Replies: 20
Views: 6944

Re: Richard Negus ?

Shocked to hear this sad news, there will be many people like me who without Richards help would have struggled to work on Norton Rotaries, although I never met Richard we spoke often on the phone and shared e-mails concerning my Commander. One problem in particular had me and others guessing as to ...
by Anthony Duffield
Mon Jan 13, 2025 7:34 am
Forum: General discussion (eveything else)
Topic: Richard Negus ?
Replies: 20
Views: 6944

Re: Richard Negus ?

I can now advise club members with a very brief summary that Richard, in his early eighties, moved last year from Lincolnshire to the Shrewsbury area where he is in a residential care home following a couple of falls. Visited daily by his wife and daughter so in good hands although he does have some...
by Anthony Duffield
Fri Jan 10, 2025 8:41 am
Forum: General discussion (eveything else)
Topic: Richard Negus ?
Replies: 20
Views: 6944

Re: Richard Negus ?

Very frustrating that ANL have the view that Richards friends, because that's what we are, are not allowed to know where he is.
by Anthony Duffield
Thu Jan 09, 2025 9:37 am
Forum: General discussion (eveything else)
Topic: Richard Negus ?
Replies: 20
Views: 6944

Re: Richard Negus ?

The last mail I had back from Richard was in August 2023, I was aware of his health issues.

There are a number of people on this forum who are closer to Richard than I suggest we post on the Rotary Club FB page asking for any news someone might know, I will post something now.
by Anthony Duffield
Mon Dec 23, 2024 7:57 am
Forum: General discussion (eveything else)
Topic: Happy Christmas
Replies: 3
Views: 1064

Happy Christmas

Happy Christmas everyone.

I hope you all have a relaxing and happy Christmas, your Rotaries are snug in their sheds and garages with rotors oiled just waiting in anticipation for January when the job list(s) for 2025 can get started.

All the best and as JB says Ride Safe.
by Anthony Duffield
Tue Oct 29, 2024 8:56 am
Forum: Norton Rotary Enthusiasts Club
Topic: Fix for ignition issues
Replies: 2
Views: 1600

Re: Fix for ignition issues

JB, When I first purchased my Commander and joined the forum, and realising the value of being a member of the forum, I read a number of posts as was seeking help with the ownership of these marvellous machines, many of the posts involved the ballast resistor with the fault seeming to be that the en...
by Anthony Duffield
Tue Oct 22, 2024 7:51 am
Forum: Norton Rotary Enthusiasts Club
Topic: Tach goes to 10000rpm when bike is switched on
Replies: 16
Views: 12154

Re: Tach goes to 10000rpm when bike is switched on

James,

Search for johnbirchjar, you will be able to send JB a private message.

Tony
by Anthony Duffield
Tue Oct 22, 2024 6:58 am
Forum: Norton Rotary Enthusiasts Club
Topic: Tach goes to 10000rpm when bike is switched on
Replies: 16
Views: 12154

Re: Tach goes to 10000rpm when bike is switched on

James,

I do not know enough about the aircooled bikes to be of assistance, JB on this forum has a lot of experience, if you cannot find him with a search let me know.

Tony
by Anthony Duffield
Wed Oct 09, 2024 7:14 am
Forum: Norton Rotary Enthusiasts Club
Topic: Hello to the 588 community
Replies: 29
Views: 53704

Re: Hello to the 588 community

James, I do not understand, the club has a 205 Lt drum of Rotella for sale to club members, I use Castrol Tection DD 40. https://www.thelubricationstore.com/product/castrol-tection-dd-monograde-40/ Some owners use https://www.morrislubricantsonline.co.uk/ring-free-dd-40-2-stroke-diesel-engine-oil.ht...
by Anthony Duffield
Sun Oct 06, 2024 7:24 am
Forum: Norton Rotary Enthusiasts Club
Topic: Hello to the 588 community
Replies: 29
Views: 53704

Re: Hello to the 588 community

James,

According to my Commander Owners Manual, the recommended engine oil is Shell Rotella 40.

If the oil in shown in your post is the same then it can be used to lubricate the engine.

Tony
by Anthony Duffield
Tue Sep 24, 2024 4:54 pm
Forum: Norton Rotary Enthusiasts Club
Topic: Non-starting Classic
Replies: 30
Views: 13766

Re: Non-starting Classic

Mike,

My Commander does not have a light for the side stand, as yours does and the light is working I would say the side stand interlock is OK.

I use NGK C7E 5096 spark plugs, my bike works better with a hotter plug, standard is C8E 7471.

Spark plug gap for a Commander is 0.6mm/24 thou.

Tony
by Anthony Duffield
Tue Sep 24, 2024 7:08 am
Forum: Norton Rotary Enthusiasts Club
Topic: Non-starting Classic
Replies: 30
Views: 13766

Re: Non-starting Classic

Mike, This is a suggestion that I would do and perhaps not others, it will be your choice. If you have a good spark and from what you say no fuel. If not done already renew the plugs so you can rule out plug issues, buy yourself a tin of easy start, get a good charge into your battery and check if i...
by Anthony Duffield
Tue Sep 17, 2024 7:37 am
Forum: General discussion (eveything else)
Topic: How many miles?
Replies: 10
Views: 11385

Re: How many miles?

Joe, 247,000 miles on the same rear chain very impressive, also that your bike passed ULEZ, I am certain my Commander would not I may have to rethink, I do not suppose you could help with what is required to pass? I have just passed 91k miles with 1k miles left to get to my goal of 5k for the year, ...
by Anthony Duffield
Thu Sep 12, 2024 7:23 am
Forum: calendar dates and announcements
Topic: Norton Day
Replies: 3
Views: 3002

Re: Norton Day

28th September 2024 at the National Motorcycle Museum Birmingham.

https://www.nortonownersclub.org/events ... cle-museum
by Anthony Duffield
Wed Sep 11, 2024 7:12 am
Forum: calendar dates and announcements
Topic: Norton Day
Replies: 3
Views: 3002

Norton Day

Anyone on here going to Norton Day?
by Anthony Duffield
Wed Sep 11, 2024 7:07 am
Forum: Norton Rotary Enthusiasts Club
Topic: Top Gaiter
Replies: 3
Views: 3013

Re: Top Gaiter

James,

Thank you, the gaiters that ANL have in stock were supplied by Chris, its an interesting story as to how Chris managed to have new gaiters made perhaps he will write something for Epitrochoid!
by Anthony Duffield
Wed Sep 11, 2024 7:07 am
Forum: Norton Rotary Enthusiasts Club
Topic: Top Gaiter
Replies: 3
Views: 3013

Re: Top Gaiter

James,

Thank you, the gaiters that ANL have in stock were supplied by Chris, its an interesting story as to how Chris managed to have new gaiters made perhaps he will write something for Epitrochoid!
by Anthony Duffield
Mon Sep 09, 2024 7:19 am
Forum: Norton Rotary Enthusiasts Club
Topic: Top Gaiter
Replies: 3
Views: 3013

Top Gaiter

My top gaiter has started to leak at the expansion section where it joins the rear chain housing, that leaves me just one spare left.

Chris do you have any of your new gaiters left in stock?
by Anthony Duffield
Wed Sep 04, 2024 9:22 am
Forum: Norton Rotary Enthusiasts Club
Topic: Non-starting Classic
Replies: 30
Views: 13766

Re: Non-starting Classic

Mike, I have a Commander, which may be different from your Classic, if my bike had the same symptoms it would suggest to me lack of fuel. You said: seemed pretty normal though perhaps not quite as smooth and even as usual. At next start attempt (full choke at first), it started and revved to about 3...
by Anthony Duffield
Mon Sep 02, 2024 10:30 am
Forum: login and say hello!
Topic: Howdy Y’all
Replies: 4
Views: 6162

Re: Howdy Y’all

Mark,

Pleased that that it made it to the forum in the end.

Best
Tony
by Anthony Duffield
Sun Aug 18, 2024 7:34 am
Forum: Norton Rotary Enthusiasts Club
Topic: club membership
Replies: 8
Views: 27520

Re: club membership

James,

Yes there is a magazine called Epitrochoid, I will send you a PM with the contact details.

Tony
by Anthony Duffield
Thu Jul 25, 2024 9:18 am
Forum: General discussion (eveything else)
Topic: How many miles?
Replies: 10
Views: 11385

How many miles?

This may interest some bore others. My Commander is now on 90439 miles, since 2018 I have recoded all my trips, bimbles etc trying to do MCN's 5k miles a year, the following is total miles each year from 2018 to date: 2018: 4998 2019: 4737 2020: 1485 - Covid 2021: 3165 2022: 3010 2023: 4503 2024: 32...
by Anthony Duffield
Wed Jul 24, 2024 7:59 am
Forum: technical interest and new ideas
Topic: Sidestand length and excessive lean
Replies: 5
Views: 6322

Re: Sidestand length and excessive lean

Tony, Welcome to the forum. I have owned my Commander for a number of years and when I do use the side stand I do not think it leans at an alarming angle, I ride each Wednesday evening with the Aberdeen Advanced Motorist motorcycle group, they all have modern bikes, I do not think my bike leans any ...
by Anthony Duffield
Wed Jun 19, 2024 7:13 am
Forum: calendar dates and announcements
Topic: Spain
Replies: 3
Views: 5264

Re: Spain

Morning John, it was good to meet at the rally in Spain, I hope you made it back ok and enjoyed the two night cruise.

Looking forward to the rally in France next year I hope to see you there.

Tony
by Anthony Duffield
Thu May 23, 2024 7:23 am
Forum: calendar dates and announcements
Topic: Spain
Replies: 3
Views: 5264

Re: Spain

John,

Yes I will be there, might even be able to say hello this time !
by Anthony Duffield
Tue Mar 26, 2024 8:55 am
Forum: Norton Rotary Enthusiasts Club
Topic: Holding clutch in and oil supply
Replies: 15
Views: 14814

Re: Holding clutch in and oil supply

I also fitted larger ball bearings, it made no difference.

I find neutral as I come to a stop, if I miss the chance I stop the engine with the stop/run switch, get neutral restart, it works for me.
by Anthony Duffield
Thu Dec 21, 2023 8:58 am
Forum: for sale and wanted
Topic: Silencer Heat Shield
Replies: 3
Views: 32907

Re: Silencer Heat Shield

I will something via messenger
by Anthony Duffield
Thu Dec 21, 2023 8:56 am
Forum: for sale and wanted
Topic: Silencer Heat Shield
Replies: 3
Views: 32907

Re: Silencer Heat Shield

Good news, I will check the website
by Anthony Duffield
Mon Dec 04, 2023 8:41 am
Forum: for sale and wanted
Topic: Silencer Heat Shield
Replies: 3
Views: 32907

Silencer Heat Shield

Coming off my Commander in September damaged the RH silencer heat shield, if anyone has a good one they would like to part with please PM me.