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by johnbirchjar
Wed Aug 17, 2011 10:34 am
Forum: for sale and wanted
Topic: Wanted Classic petrol tank
Replies: 9
Views: 10426

Re: Wanted Classic petrol tank

If all other avenues have been exhausted, come winter, when I have stoped riding any sort of distance,my Classic tank can be used as a pattern,any idea how long Allen? would need to hang on to it?and like Richard says,Classic tanks must be as rare as the preverbial hens teeth!!(and rocking horse poo...
by johnbirchjar
Wed Aug 17, 2011 10:17 am
Forum: technical interest and new ideas
Topic: stop light switch
Replies: 11
Views: 9872

Re: stop light switch

Hi Richard,returning to the KTM switches,spoke to a very nice man at my local KTM dealers,(he owns an RX8 and would love a rotary bike,seems very knowledgable about the racing bikes and riders)the part number you gave is for the rear only,did you fit this to the front also?and if so the "slight...
by johnbirchjar
Tue Aug 16, 2011 11:06 am
Forum: technical interest and new ideas
Topic: stop light switch
Replies: 11
Views: 9872

Re: stop light switch

Thanks for the advice Richard,but I tend to stay clear of e-bay shopping enyway,too risky!! so I'll be off to the nearest KTM dealer quit soon,ride safe,regards,J.B.
by johnbirchjar
Tue Aug 16, 2011 10:57 am
Forum: technical interest and new ideas
Topic: What's this ?
Replies: 31
Views: 152057

Re: What's this ?

Looking at Richards figures, the Classic do's slightly better at 300 miles to the pint,(my measuring jug is only calibrated in "old money") 580+ to the litre? befor he fitted his "modification" and seems about par for the course for the air cooled models,and as a talking point, t...
by johnbirchjar
Mon Aug 15, 2011 10:43 am
Forum: technical interest and new ideas
Topic: stop light switch
Replies: 11
Views: 9872

Re: stop light switch

Thanks guys,I fitted a "new " switch from Rugely about 18 months? ago and the problem has got worse since then, so I suspect the switch was old stock.Where can I get a KTM switch?local bike dealer?A buddy of mine is a "sparks" so I'll try the "leclic" spray first,if the...
by johnbirchjar
Thu Aug 11, 2011 11:26 am
Forum: technical interest and new ideas
Topic: stop light switch
Replies: 11
Views: 9872

stop light switch

Hi guys,is there anyway that I can adjust the front brake light switch on the Classic? cos; at the moment it will not activate untill allmost "emergancy braking preasure"is applied to the brake leaver,take care, regards,J.B.
by johnbirchjar
Mon Aug 08, 2011 11:04 pm
Forum: technical interest and new ideas
Topic: What's this ?
Replies: 31
Views: 152057

Re: What's this ?

Whenever I check/change the plugs on the Classic they are usualy that nice light brown colour and the exaust's are that sort of light grey/brownish hue(especialy after a high speed run)so I don't think I will go down the "plastic washer bottle" route,(nowhere to put the darn thing anyway)s...
by johnbirchjar
Wed Aug 03, 2011 10:33 pm
Forum: calendar dates and announcements
Topic: ROC Anniversary Meeting
Replies: 32
Views: 816213

Re: ROC Anniversary Meeting

I was at a camp site near Grantham last April, it was quite good,showers and loos o.k.a pub that sold real ale and the food was good,the Druids MCC hold their "Ice Ale Rally" there every winter. I know it,s quite way from the tunnel & Dover but it,s central'ish for us in England, (not ...
by johnbirchjar
Mon Jul 25, 2011 10:55 pm
Forum: calendar dates and announcements
Topic: Bagonia Rally
Replies: 1
Views: 3234

Bagonia Rally

Hi guys,myself & some of the other members of the Essex NOC have booked our ferry for the Bagonia,any other rotarians going?regards,J.B.
by johnbirchjar
Wed Jun 29, 2011 10:18 am
Forum: calendar dates and announcements
Topic: ROC Anniversary Meeting
Replies: 32
Views: 816213

Re: ROC Anniversary Meeting

Hi David,there is a biker in the Essex branch of the NOC that attends more rallies than anyone I know!! I expect he will be at Brooklands this weekend, I will "pick his brains" for a suitable venue for us,I will report back,ride safe,regards,J.B.
by johnbirchjar
Tue Jun 28, 2011 10:52 pm
Forum: calendar dates and announcements
Topic: bisley/brooklands
Replies: 6
Views: 6909

Re: bisley/brooklands

Hi Dave & Tony, I will be there with a contingent from the Essex branch,looking forward to putting faces to names,(which I expect will forget,) have a safe journey,J.B.
by johnbirchjar
Sun Jun 26, 2011 11:28 pm
Forum: technical interest and new ideas
Topic: IP2 engine trim
Replies: 10
Views: 8153

Re: IP2 engine trim

Hi 2471,My bike is a Classic, fitted with a3/4 fairing from a Triumph 900 Sprint Tripple,and the air flow is vertually the same as a "naked" Classic,thanks anyway,regards,J.B.
by johnbirchjar
Fri Jun 24, 2011 11:07 pm
Forum: technical interest and new ideas
Topic: IP2 engine trim
Replies: 10
Views: 8153

Re: IP2 engine trim

Reporting back as promised re: the last entry,blasting up to Gawthorpe Hall & back revealed that removing the covers from the rear of the engine made very little differance to the engine temp:still almost 150c(145?) at sustained high'ish speeds(80-90)but droped back to 120c at 70-75,is 150c to h...
by johnbirchjar
Fri Jun 24, 2011 10:29 pm
Forum: for sale and wanted
Topic: F1 or F1 Sport Wanted
Replies: 18
Views: 14915

Re: F1 or F1 Sport Wanted

Seven and a half grand!! looks like I will have to up the "estimated value"of my old girl yet again for messers Footman James, ride safely,J.B.
by johnbirchjar
Wed Jun 22, 2011 11:18 pm
Forum: for sale and wanted
Topic: F1 or F1 Sport Wanted
Replies: 18
Views: 14915

Re: F1 or F1 Sport Wanted

$45,000!!!, thats about thirty six/thirty eight grand in £'s, (a bit like that guy wanting ten grand for a Classic) am I living on a differant planet to thees people ? J.B.
by johnbirchjar
Mon Jun 20, 2011 5:59 pm
Forum: calendar dates and announcements
Topic: Gawthorpe Hall
Replies: 1
Views: 3472

Gawthorpe Hall

Hi guys, nice to see some 15? rotaries made it to Gawthorpe Hall,(despite the forcast of dodgy weather,)I knew most of the faces & their bikes(names ellude me)a whole plethora of Commanders,about three IP2 "conversions", only yours truly's Classic,(the norm)but no F1's,bit of a surpris...
by johnbirchjar
Wed Jun 08, 2011 11:19 pm
Forum: technical interest and new ideas
Topic: SU Carb needles
Replies: 4
Views: 4482

Re: SU Carb needles

I have the same problem with Classic,I just run the old girl with the choke out about 1/2 an inch(or a clothes peg width) untill the temp; guage reads over 100c then just push the choke fully home(removing said peg of corse)I,ve used this method of cold running for many thousands of miles.Readers of...
by johnbirchjar
Thu Jun 02, 2011 4:28 pm
Forum: calendar dates and announcements
Topic: getting to the Wankeltreffen.
Replies: 7
Views: 7920

Re: getting to the Wankeltreffen.

To the owner of the white Commander who I was talking to at Stamford Hall on Sunday,you seem to be well up to speed on the treffen, so if you would be so kind as to contact me and part with some info I would appreciate it, my home No 01268 753362.E-mail, johnbirch919@btinternet.com thanks in advance...
by johnbirchjar
Wed Jun 01, 2011 11:09 pm
Forum: calendar dates and announcements
Topic: getting to the Wankeltreffen.
Replies: 7
Views: 7920

Re: getting to the Wankeltreffen.

Hi D.J. Thanks for the invite for coffee but for me to ride to Gawthorpe and back to the wilds of Essex in one day is to much for this old biker(500+miles) so I am camping in north Cheshire on Saturday and finnishing the journey next morning,so I expect I will see you there, as you will have read on...
by johnbirchjar
Tue May 31, 2011 9:42 pm
Forum: calendar dates and announcements
Topic: getting to the Wankeltreffen.
Replies: 7
Views: 7920

getting to the Wankeltreffen.

Hi guys,looks like I am the only one riding a bike to the treffen,Del Boy was up for it but the ACU rally has been changed to the same week as the treffen so he has opted to go to that,so now I need some info,like,the actual site for camping,do I have to pay for the treffen?I suppose I could follow ...
by johnbirchjar
Thu May 12, 2011 10:49 pm
Forum: calendar dates and announcements
Topic: 2011 Bike Shows
Replies: 24
Views: 21648

Re: 2011 Bike Shows

Hi 2471,went on your website, got the info:I wanted,sorry but I will not be back from wildest Scotland untill the 22nd,bit of a bummer that,I was looking to "fly the rotary flag", hopefully I will see you at Stamford Hall,ride safely,regards,J.B.
by johnbirchjar
Wed May 11, 2011 4:09 pm
Forum: calendar dates and announcements
Topic: Stanford Hall - HELP!
Replies: 13
Views: 11616

Re: Stanford Hall - HELP!

Hi Richard,yep,I'm still at 90,Stansfield,looking forward to seeing some of the old faces,(and hopefully, some new ones)ride safe,regards,J.B.
by johnbirchjar
Mon May 09, 2011 4:29 pm
Forum: General discussion (eveything else)
Topic: fuel
Replies: 18
Views: 13137

Re: fuel

Hi Mike, I expect you pessimism is well founded,but I find that my local auto parts man quite knowlegable,but I shall ere on the side of caution and drain the entire system if I am not using the bike for a couple of weeks or more,regards,J.B.
by johnbirchjar
Mon May 09, 2011 4:12 pm
Forum: General discussion (eveything else)
Topic: alternator brushes
Replies: 4
Views: 4493

Re: alternator brushes

Thanks guys, I will leave well alone,and follow the old maxim,"If it ai'nt broke, don't fix it".regards,J.B.
by johnbirchjar
Mon May 09, 2011 3:49 pm
Forum: calendar dates and announcements
Topic: 2011 Bike Shows
Replies: 24
Views: 21648

Re: 2011 Bike Shows

Hi 2471,Where is Drummer? and what are the dates of the show? regards,J.B.
by johnbirchjar
Mon May 09, 2011 3:43 pm
Forum: calendar dates and announcements
Topic: Stanford Hall - HELP!
Replies: 13
Views: 11616

Re: Stanford Hall - HELP!

Hi Richard,I have every intention of being there,do I need any sort of gate pass,?if memory serves we were issued with a "sticker" on previous occasions,will you be at Galsthorpe Hall this year?regards,J.B..
by johnbirchjar
Fri May 06, 2011 8:51 am
Forum: General discussion (eveything else)
Topic: alternator brushes
Replies: 4
Views: 4493

alternator brushes

Hi guys, this has nothing to do with rotarys,but, can anyone enlighten me as to what sort of milage the average family car will do befor the alternator brushes need re-newing? I did the ones on a Cavalier that I owned getting towards the 100,000 miles mark,I have contacted several "auto electri...
by johnbirchjar
Thu May 05, 2011 11:07 pm
Forum: General discussion (eveything else)
Topic: fuel
Replies: 18
Views: 13137

Re: fuel

To add further to confusion,I spoke to my local "auto parts supply" man and he was of the oppinion that ALL moddern flexable fuel lines and in-line filters are ethanol proof or it would be illegal to sell them,(E.U.regs and all that) do's he have a point?J.B.
by johnbirchjar
Sun May 01, 2011 1:38 pm
Forum: General discussion (eveything else)
Topic: fuel
Replies: 18
Views: 13137

Re: fuel

Hi guys,I contacted the customer care P.R. officer for Total fuels and she informed me that,(and I quote,) "Because of government legislation they could not garranty that ANY of their fuel was ethanol free" un quote,so there we are then,back to square one,use our bikes regularly,(once a we...
by johnbirchjar
Sun May 01, 2011 1:14 pm
Forum: calendar dates and announcements
Topic: Gawthorpe Hall
Replies: 1
Views: 3359

Re: Gawthorpe Hall

Hi guys,no response to my request for B&Bs in the Burnley area,so I have found myself a seamingly nice camp site in north Cheshire to stay at on Saturday night,anybody else going to Gawthorpe to fly the rotary flag?I seem to remember Graham & Richard being there a couple of years ago the las...