Rotary Owners' Club

Hi thereI've seen in the press that a remake of that movie was called The Norton wishing well the sting is you may have to wait two years for a reply Ride Safe Andy

Hi AllHead shakes sounds like a gig in the park with Status Quo they were the days Very Happy Well riding a bike with with the front end doing its own thing is every bikers night mare I was always told open the throttle to get out of trouble not much good when heavy breaking the Tiger Cub had a blow...

Hi to you allJust got back from the IOM Holiday. The wifes Thunderbird blow a head gasket on the second week I orded a Head gasket it arrived three days later for the postman to fold in half to get through the letter box ??? evil later we got a very nice man to take the wifes bike/siecar and the kid...

Rock on BlairPM me so I can talk to you about the loom. Ride safeAndy

Hi WayneThanks for the reply break out the bear I'm on my way. Very Happy We have a home stay in Douglas every year The wife brings the little ons in her outfitt and I'm not sure if to bring the T595 this year. I purchase a manx sim card for the mobile phone before I go, as soon as I have the sim nu...

Hi Guy'sWhat a cracking TT we are having cool The Manx won't be long is anybody going this year, If anybody is would you like to get together A little tip the mobile phone company on the Island (Manx telecom) have you by the neck, to make cheaper calls buy a sim card from Manx telecom before you arr...

Hi Guy'sAlternator brushes? how long is a piece of string smiley It depends on the condition of the battery and the terminals and if a load has been on the charging circuit like "if you drive with FULL head light on" and mostly night time driving.What would destroy the Alternator brushes i...

Hi GuysWell where you? Andy,Wayne and Richard perhaps next year we might arrange a met and fly the flag for the ROC smiley Did you see my little bike?.I noted that at Bonhams Auction most of the bikes didn't get sold with the large price tag, a sign of the times cry Never mind it will soon be Christ...

Hi NortonAshSorry I've not answered sooner the New looms are for Interpol 2 phone me on 01502 476581 to take if further.Ride safeAndy

Hi Guy'sI'm showing a bike in the main hall see if you can find it ? The clues are its red and the name on the tank starts with a letter "G" The prize a refreshing beer at the Bar as the forecast is HOT HOT HOT.Ride SafeAndy

I'm sure you might have seen this on the Norton Motorcycle web site, But what I found interesting was one picture showing the Rotary race bike in the wind tunnel Someone is still showing an interest in the project ! time will tellRide safeAndy

Hi AllI have new Norton wiring harnesses parts No 921661 and 921662 ideal for those who are rebuilding they bike! £65 in vat each P&P at cost. Ride SafeAndy 01502 476581

Hi AllDon had a f1 frame with no swinging arm as well as this Commander frame or did that get damaged when they had the fire.Ride safeAndy

OK guys who got it evil you can't hid exclaim The DKW w2000 as found on Ebay had a new home in the back of my warm garage and lots of TLC to greet her home. Well Thanks David for the tip that it was on Ebay I submitted my bid and left it as you do I was surprised at the price it went for.One day I m...

Hi Mike Congratulations on having a fuel system that works! Brian Crighton would be best to answer your question.We have been on the Ford fleet test program for over twenty three years now and I remember the first ever fuel injection system fitted to a Fiesta we had from Ford -this had the same prob...

I know its not Rotary but It did spin when I came off.Does anyone happen to have a right hand chrome silencer for a 91 Trident 900also required front indicator, front brake master cylinder.Battered and bruised but otherwise OK, Partner Marion suffered broken arm.Black ice the cause. Guitars, Cadill...

Hi GuysDon`t send any emails to Mr Royston Edwards of Norton racing. He gone That`s it.Ride safeAndy

Hi AllWanted one pair of gold brembo 4 pot calipers (1 pin to retain pads) to suit 320mm disks mounting holes 40mm, units of ducati, laverda ect as well as nortons will do. also wanted 2 90's white power general caliper mount 43mm fork botoms for racing forks, these are used to fit the ap calipers....

Yes I suppose 230 BHP would come in quite handy, nought to casualty in about 5 seconds. Has Mazda not now dropped the RX8 from it's range? Hi GripperAccording to the Mazda dealer in Norwich Mazda are still making the Rotary RX8 TO ORDER! Also coming is a smaller Rotary engine that is going to be fi...

Hi WayneI know way back during the 80s a very talented panel beater called Don Woodward and his Son in Louth Lincs made the fuel tanks for Nortons and one offs in ally and mild steel He might have passed away now but his Son might help you with a frame its worth a try Ive not got his phone number bu...

Hi GuysPlease see attached picture of a New Ign Diode part number 92-1499 £10 plus p&p at costRide SafeAndy

New Chain Gaiter fitting, Interpol 2, Classic and Commander £28 inc Vat p&p at costRide SafeAndy

Hi Gripper Poor thing fancy leaving your Norton out in a cold shed, A friend of mine in Lowestoft has a very thoughtful wife she allows his F1 to sit quietly behind the settee in the front room, Its probably used as a coffee table, I tried this when I first got my F1 thirteen years ago the words tha...

Hi RJGI have the stop sign you want. and NEW! IN Norton bagRide SafeAndy Happy New Year

Hi JbThanks for the update. Jeff went on a mechanis course at Shenstone and made a video have you seen it? I might have a copy it has some useful tips but its a bit shaky.Has bertie still got his Commander form Wales (Jeffs mate!) or is he on this forum.RegardsAndy

Hi GuysWith all the colours that Norton did I remember back in the late eighties when Mr.Geoff Hughs from Loughborough purchased from Shenstone the first Black Commander with gold stickers it looked very nice too. Ride safeAndy

Hi RobertHave you looked on line for your size of tyre? I typed in vintage motorcycle tyre and came up with lots you could try http://www.vintagetyres.com It looks like a good place to start.Ride safeAndy

Hi GuysWhat a great time the family had at the Manx GP at the Isle of Man this year. Our young son was taking pictures while I was flag marshalling at Quarter Bridge while Mum and little daughter was getting the tucker in. We had a good laugh in the pits with Justins team including Huw Hughes thats ...

Those who use comp 2 should consider stocking up (if they can find it) as it's no longer being produced, I called in to Startright last week and Graham had none left, he rang Silkolene to find out if the replacement (intended for premix or injector) was suitable but was still waiting for an answer....

It's easy to be critical about someone whose got a dream.Mr Garner has a lot of support for this - just look at MCN forum for proof.The firm that makes his 961 engine has lots of experience race car engines so four cylinders from one of those and frame from Spondon. After all, its not rockit scienc...