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- Mon Sep 30, 2024 6:20 pm
- Forum: Norton Rotary Enthusiasts Club
- Topic: Non-starting Classic
- Replies: 26
- Views: 3275
Re: Non-starting Classic
Thanks Ian. I guessed it was probably just heat transference, but was clutching at straws. Busy for a few days now, but then I'll follow your suggestion about the carb and report back.
- Sat Sep 28, 2024 5:51 pm
- Forum: Norton Rotary Enthusiasts Club
- Topic: Non-starting Classic
- Replies: 26
- Views: 3275
Re: Non-starting Classic
Thanks for this Ian, which I will try next. Some progress today though. Changed left hand plug and she started up easily, responded to the choke, but clearly right hand chamber not working properly - hot, strong pulses from other exhaust but cold and then at best lukewarm on the right. No backfires ...
- Wed Sep 25, 2024 7:29 pm
- Forum: Norton Rotary Enthusiasts Club
- Topic: Non-starting Classic
- Replies: 26
- Views: 3275
Re: Non-starting Classic
The Owners Manual fault finding chart under 'Engine turns but does not start' lists 'Side stand down' as a possible cause, though I haven't tested this.
- Wed Sep 25, 2024 4:22 pm
- Forum: Norton Rotary Enthusiasts Club
- Topic: Non-starting Classic
- Replies: 26
- Views: 3275
Re: Non-starting Classic
Thanks John, and others who have contributed. I put a new (NGK iridium) plug in the non-running side and it started up on both. Running is a bit lumpy and the choke doesn't seem to be doing much, so I needed the throttle to keep it at 3,000 rpm to warm up. Would not idle, but maybe needs a bit more ...
- Tue Sep 24, 2024 3:57 pm
- Forum: Norton Rotary Enthusiasts Club
- Topic: Non-starting Classic
- Replies: 26
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Re: Non-starting Classic
Thanks Anthony. In fact I've had some success today - firing on one side though not very happily and I doubt it will stay alive very long with the choke off. Tomorrow I will fit new plugs and see if it will fire on both, and keep running. No real fault found yet, though one battery terminal was slig...
- Mon Sep 23, 2024 7:43 pm
- Forum: Norton Rotary Enthusiasts Club
- Topic: Non-starting Classic
- Replies: 26
- Views: 3275
Re: Non-starting Classic
Thanks for taking trouble over this Joe. At the weekend I removed the fuel unions on both carbs and fuel flowed at each when cranking. I do wonder if ethanol has affected components in the carbs, like the O rings at each union? But strange if all fuel was blocked and not even a cough or splutter. Bi...
- Thu Sep 19, 2024 6:01 pm
- Forum: Norton Rotary Enthusiasts Club
- Topic: Non-starting Classic
- Replies: 26
- Views: 3275
Re: Non-starting Classic
Thanks Joe. I've removed the unions in turn and fuel flows to both sides when cranking. I don't see a fuel filter in the parts book, and there's no mention in the manual. Do all Classics have them? When I next get out to the shed I'll whip out the plugs and check for fuel there, Mike
- Mon Sep 16, 2024 6:37 pm
- Forum: Norton Rotary Enthusiasts Club
- Topic: Non-starting Classic
- Replies: 26
- Views: 3275
Re: Non-starting Classic
Should read retaining plates part no. 50-0617 !
- Mon Sep 16, 2024 6:36 pm
- Forum: Norton Rotary Enthusiasts Club
- Topic: Non-starting Classic
- Replies: 26
- Views: 3275
Re: Non-starting Classic UPDATE
Had a few minutes today and checked that the petrol tap appears to be working correctly - fuel flows when engine cranked. So next to check the carb end. Is that possible without removing the panel mentioned above, which at the moment I haven't been able to shift? Can I just undo the unions at each s...
- Fri Sep 06, 2024 9:50 am
- Forum: Norton Rotary Enthusiasts Club
- Topic: Non-starting Classic
- Replies: 26
- Views: 3275
Re: Non-starting Classic
I'll take a closer look!
- Thu Sep 05, 2024 10:21 am
- Forum: Norton Rotary Enthusiasts Club
- Topic: Non-starting Classic
- Replies: 26
- Views: 3275
Re: Non-starting Classic
The vacuum pipe from the petrol tap disappears behind a cover which I can't yet see how to remove, so at the moment I can't check for fuel in the carbs. What's the best method to see if the tap itself is faulty, to eliminate that before going further? Mike
- Wed Sep 04, 2024 3:20 pm
- Forum: Norton Rotary Enthusiasts Club
- Topic: Non-starting Classic
- Replies: 26
- Views: 3275
Re: Non-starting Classic
Thanks Anthony. I'll check this out tomorrow and report back, Mike
- Tue Sep 03, 2024 5:12 pm
- Forum: Norton Rotary Enthusiasts Club
- Topic: Non-starting Classic
- Replies: 26
- Views: 3275
Non-starting Classic
Hello all, Was out on my Classic a few days ago, 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 3,000, but when the choke was pushed in a bit slowed down and faltered before stopping. Same at next...
- Thu Apr 25, 2024 9:55 am
- Forum: Norton Rotary Enthusiasts Club
- Topic: Classic fuel cap "Forma" need a spare key "030"
- Replies: 2
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Re: Classic fuel cap "Forma" need a spare key "030"
Any decent locksmith can copy your original - I had no trouble getting one made, but you may need to look beyond places like Timpsons
- Fri Apr 12, 2024 6:18 pm
- Forum: Norton Rotary Enthusiasts Club
- Topic: Holding clutch in and oil supply
- Replies: 15
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Re: Holding clutch in and oil supply
Nice run out yesterday to check getting neutral. Getting easier with a bit of practice, but still tricky, and I wouldn't like to experiment in heavy traffic. It was sunny, so seeing the neutral light was difficult too. Must find a way to improve that. Switching to my BMW K75 showed how much more ple...
- Sun Mar 31, 2024 11:44 am
- Forum: Norton Rotary Enthusiasts Club
- Topic: Holding clutch in and oil supply
- Replies: 15
- Views: 9338
Re: Holding clutch in and oil supply
I'll be interested to know how you get on with the conversion. For me it might be too expensive a fix unless I really can't perfect my technique to find neutral more easily.
- Tue Mar 26, 2024 6:47 pm
- Forum: Norton Rotary Enthusiasts Club
- Topic: Holding clutch in and oil supply
- Replies: 15
- Views: 9338
Re: Holding clutch in and oil supply
That's a useful idea - how easy to fit? Anyone else vouch for it?
- Tue Mar 26, 2024 11:33 am
- Forum: Norton Rotary Enthusiasts Club
- Topic: Holding clutch in and oil supply
- Replies: 15
- Views: 9338
Re: Holding clutch in and oil supply
Thanks all. Clearly I need to practice my 'snicking' into neutral technique and adopt Anthony's stop and re-start procedure when it fails, Mike
- Sun Mar 24, 2024 7:36 pm
- Forum: Norton Rotary Enthusiasts Club
- Topic: Holding clutch in and oil supply
- Replies: 15
- Views: 9338
Re: Holding clutch in and oil supply
Thanks John. That's what I aim for, but difficult in some traffic conditions. Partly why it would be handy to more easily see the neutral light for reassurance! Mike
- Sat Mar 23, 2024 11:25 am
- Forum: Norton Rotary Enthusiasts Club
- Topic: Holding clutch in and oil supply
- Replies: 15
- Views: 9338
Holding clutch in and oil supply
Learning the little ways of my Classic, where neutral is not easy to find. So I often have the clutch in at junctions for a time; the Owners Manual says to do this only for 'a few seconds' - will I blow the engine up? The difficulty of seeing the neutral light in bright sunshine compounds the proble...
- Tue Nov 28, 2023 12:26 pm
- Forum: General discussion (eveything else)
- Topic: Classic's and their owners
- Replies: 44
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Re: Classic's and their owners
A couple more:
i have LE086 and the one currently for sale on the NOC website is LE041 (in Shropshire)
Still many more out there I think.
i have LE086 and the one currently for sale on the NOC website is LE041 (in Shropshire)
Still many more out there I think.
- Tue Nov 14, 2023 10:28 pm
- Forum: Norton Rotary Enthusiasts Club
- Topic: NOC site Classic for Sale
- Replies: 5
- Views: 30085
Re: NOC site Classic for Sale
Why hasn't it gone yet? Unless the ad has not been updated.
- Mon Oct 16, 2023 5:54 pm
- Forum: Norton Rotary Enthusiasts Club
- Topic: NOC site Classic for Sale
- Replies: 5
- Views: 30085
Re: NOC site Classic for Sale
You can read the advert without logging in, but contact details are hidden. I thought the owner was a member here too, but have seen no posts, Mike Norton Rotary Classic No. 041. For Sale - (Shropshire ) - October 11, 2023 One of the true Norton Classic’s in excellent condition and runs very well. E...
- Fri Oct 13, 2023 12:16 pm
- Forum: Norton Rotary Enthusiasts Club
- Topic: NOC site Classic for Sale
- Replies: 5
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NOC site Classic for Sale
Classic for sale in Norton Owners Club classifieds. Looks a good one, and fair price. Mike
- Sun May 14, 2023 12:31 pm
- Forum: for sale and wanted
- Topic: Commander for sale
- Replies: 4
- Views: 30772
Re: Commander for sale NOW SOLD
Now sold
- Sat Apr 22, 2023 4:58 pm
- Forum: for sale and wanted
- Topic: Commander for sale
- Replies: 4
- Views: 30772
Re: Commander for sale
PM sent
- Thu Mar 23, 2023 8:47 pm
- Forum: for sale and wanted
- Topic: Commander for sale
- Replies: 4
- Views: 30772
Re: Commander for sale
No interest? Looking for somewhere between 3K and 4K and willing to haggle. Must go before house move, and I'd like to find it a good home! Mike
- Thu Mar 16, 2023 8:08 pm
- Forum: for sale and wanted
- Topic: Commander for sale
- Replies: 4
- Views: 30772
Commander for sale
White ex-Police Commander, returned to civilian trim by the PO. Said to have been molyd and gearbox rebuilt by the factory, perhaps when still with the Police. 72,000 miles, slightly scruffy. New front tyre. Bought just before COVID and never used on the road due to changed circumstances, but starte...
- Mon Aug 08, 2022 6:25 pm
- Forum: General discussion (eveything else)
- Topic: New bike colour
- Replies: 1
- Views: 13907
Re: New bike colour
That looks fantastic! Mike
- Sun May 01, 2022 8:07 pm
- Forum: General discussion (eveything else)
- Topic: Respray comingon
- Replies: 7
- Views: 20444
Re: Respray comingon
That looks lovely