Rotary Owners' Club

While we are on the subject, what Yamaha model is equivalent for the petcock? I would like to rebuild mine while the bike is resting.Jeff

I was waiting for someone to comment on that.Jeff

Went to a British motorcycle event at Lake Cachuma Campground this past weekend, about 120 people in attendance here in California. Lots of nice bikes, people and events. Weather was mid 70's during the day. Breakfast lunch and dinner served all three days of the event. Part of the event was a tour ...

Thank you for the correction Richard. The copy of a bad copy of the parts book looked to be a 6 not an 8. I am sure as soon as I correct this, try will be available. I guess a new parts book is in order.Jeff

andover.PNG Started on cleaning tank. I was able to remove the compression nut on the bottom of the tank and with a carbide burr, split the compression fitting without touching the copper tube. I then hooked the bottom of the tank flange with a slide hammer, and pulled off the flange without damage...

Will be tackling the "stuff" in the gas tank this weekend. I hold out great hope that things will come out fine. Here is a picture of the bike as of now.Let you know how things look on Monday.Jeff

I still think something died in there. I have a machine patterned after a rotary mold machine to tumble tanks. I use roofing nails and various liquids to remove deposits. My big fear, as you pointed out is the finish on the tank. Decals do not seem to be available for repaint.Jeff

Thanks for the filename info. I was looking up top for it. Here goes.

I need to learn how to post pictures, words do not describe what the inside of the tank looks like. Probably 3/8 of an inch thick of stuff. End plates are off, going out for machining and Molly coat reconditioning. Will post pictures of the bike in its present condition, very original with 4000 mile...

This clears things up perfectly. I can worry the olive off, or cut it off to remove. I have a new cap on order. It does not look like the "Norton" decals are available, I would like to be able to repaint the tank one day. Are there any available from other than Norton Andover?Jeff

I have the gas cap off using the big screwdriver method. Not a pretty sight. I think something died in there. If I remove the tube and nut on the bottom side of the tank, will that not release the copper tube and allow me to remove the flange?Jeff

Good to know. I have been trying to work carefully with this problem, was not aware the flange would not come off. Will put the screws back in before I twist on the gas cap. Thanks for the warning. Jeff

I took my screws out. They seem to have a sealant on them that made them harder to turn. Get a proper fitting screw driver, try some heat from a hair dryer, and they should back out.Jeff

Got the picture, came through perfectly. The next attack will be to take the peacock off, drain the old fuel, tip the tank upside down with penetrating oil. Hopefully that and possibly some heat will get it to turn and unlock. Keep you posted.Jeff

Thanks for that advise. I am going to have another key made before I make another attempt, I have wiggled that much. Will sit tight to see pics of cap.Jeff

One of my first tasks is to drain the 20 year old fuel from my tank and take a look inside. I am unable to open the gas cap. Seems like a simple thing, but it will not budge. So now the stupid questions. Which way does the Key turn? Can someone with a Classic take a picture of the gas cap open so I ...

Thank you. Very excited to be "in the club". I have been chasing this bike for 12 years, now I finally have it. Looking forward to showing it off when I get it back together.Jeff

In Southern California, there are so many people here with all kinds of interests, I always say there is one of everything here. Richard, do you think this person would be agreeable to having contact? Jeff

Thank you for setting me straight on this. Will be using Andover Norton parts for the build. Richard, thanks for the tips, will take them to heart. I am sure I will have more questions when I get home and and under way. Will post my progress.Jeff

From the silence that has been here all week, should I assume that no one has had experience with ceramic end seals?Jeff

Am not home as I am on vacation until next month. Will list all my rotary bikes in my membership application. Will be having my end plates coated and resurfaced when I return home. I see talk about ceramic end seals. Are they available? Worth the extra effort/cost to obtain? Compatable with the moly...

Nothing particular at the moment. I do like to keep the providence of my bikes when I can. This bike was owned by the mayor of a large city in California, and it has a California registration and title. that was one of the things that attracted me to it. The Vincent club keeps tabs on most bikes, th...

Thank you for the welcome. I think there is a Classic in a museum in Solvang California. That is about 4 hours north of me. I was going to check it out one day. Is there a registry for The Classic? And I am not familiar with this age rule you speak of.Jeff

Hello to all,My name is Jeff McCoy and I am rotorholic. They say the first step is to realize you have the problem, but at least in my case, this just seems to feed the disease. It started when a friend of mine, a paramedic, went out on a call. A man weighing 720 pounds had fallen out of bed and his...