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by Wayne
Fri Nov 13, 2015 4:03 pm
Forum: for sale and wanted
Topic: F1 bits wanted
Replies: 6
Views: 7247

Re: F1 bits wanted

hi JohnI had a hunch the numbers in my last post were incorrect and for the earlier panels the ones I am after are DN0685/686 if you can help that would be grate.Regards wayne
by Wayne
Thu Nov 12, 2015 9:42 pm
Forum: technical interest and new ideas
Topic: Classic exhaust headers
Replies: 4
Views: 5532

Re: Classic exhaust headers

Hi RichardImageImageAnd that's the prototype F1 frame that had the lower tube replaced at SpondonRegards Wayne
by Wayne
Thu Nov 12, 2015 12:04 am
Forum: for sale and wanted
Topic: F1 bits wanted
Replies: 6
Views: 7247

Re: F1 bits wanted

Hi Johnthanks for your offer to have a look to see what you can doo, unfortunately I can only lay my hands on my F1 sport manual which don't have the panel stripes however I have DN353 AND DN350 for faring side panel stripes however these could be for the earlier side panel. I will carry on looking ...
by Wayne
Mon Nov 09, 2015 6:46 pm
Forum: technical interest and new ideas
Topic: starter sprag clutch
Replies: 3
Views: 4754

Re: starter sprag clutch

Hi jbon a f1 engine yes I replaced my Cush drive in the clutch and removed the sprag clutch bearing and cleaned it, I cant see why not on a commander, clutch drum reeds to be removed though. then you can get at the bearing.Check the clutch spider where the bearings run as I have seen un even wear on...
by Wayne
Sun Nov 08, 2015 3:50 pm
Forum: for sale and wanted
Topic: F1 bits wanted
Replies: 6
Views: 7247

F1 bits wanted

Hi allI am after some origonal side panel stripes and nylon bar ends if to compleat the rebuild of my f1 after my off at mallory this yearThe side panel srtipes i need are for the later type of panel, i could make do with the left hand one at a push.If you have any of the above spair give me a call ...
by Wayne
Wed Nov 04, 2015 8:48 pm
Forum: for sale and wanted
Topic: Bonhams NORTON F1
Replies: 8
Views: 10119

Re: Bonhams NORTON F1

Hi AllJust goes to show the danger of surmising, the NMM have not bought the F1 for the engine, its another reason.Regards Wayne
by Wayne
Fri Oct 30, 2015 12:36 am
Forum: General discussion (eveything else)
Topic: jurby 2015
Replies: 3
Views: 4926

Re: jurby 2015

http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd279/myfordwayne/10462685_10206420261698274_7882363796270818279_n_zpsjza25otq.jpg Duncan Dunbar at jurby http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd279/myfordwayne/11951773_10206420260218237_8451511869575734449_n_zpsvdniolnj.jpg Dave Evens bringing Pauls bike back as D...
by Wayne
Fri Oct 30, 2015 12:20 am
Forum: General discussion (eveything else)
Topic: jurby 2015
Replies: 3
Views: 4926

Re: jurby 2015

ImageSpot the roc, I was suppressed how many people new it was a roc stand,
by Wayne
Fri Oct 30, 2015 12:10 am
Forum: General discussion (eveything else)
Topic: jurby 2015
Replies: 3
Views: 4926

Re: jurby 2015

oops one of the photos above should have been http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd279/myfordwayne/A8300989-001_zpspjpyagu7.jpg As did Pete Causer, the two chaps had no ide they had just spent 20 minuet's getting the low down on the 1992 nrs bike and engine from hislops nrs mechanic till I told them...
by Wayne
Fri Oct 30, 2015 12:05 am
Forum: General discussion (eveything else)
Topic: jurby 2015
Replies: 3
Views: 4926

jurby 2015

http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd279/myfordwayne/11959972_10206420253578071_3589331324142978289_n_zpsnag6ossb.jpg the above picture is from jurby at the classic motorcycle festival this year, I managed to muster up Duncan Dunbars amd Paul Richardson rcw588, it was all very last minuit. http://i...
by Wayne
Wed Oct 21, 2015 12:44 pm
Forum: for sale and wanted
Topic: Bonhams NORTON F1
Replies: 8
Views: 10119

Re: Bonhams NORTON F1

Hi joeI told brian you had 2, the engine i veiwd at the tt was well blown. Regards wayne
by Wayne
Tue Oct 20, 2015 7:18 pm
Forum: for sale and wanted
Topic: Bonhams NORTON F1
Replies: 8
Views: 10119

Re: Bonhams NORTON F1

Hi joe I know the museum have two F1,s already and have two blown F1 engines including the eccentric shafts, is a summation but I can only think they want another F1 for 1 reason.Regards Wayne
by Wayne
Sun Oct 04, 2015 10:27 am
Forum: technical interest and new ideas
Topic: Norton Rotary's at the classic TT
Replies: 6
Views: 6926

Re: Norton Rotary's at the classic TT

Terry, were did you read it the museum were now using classic premix, yes they are but I would be interested in reading any article,Regards Wayne
by Wayne
Sun Oct 04, 2015 10:21 am
Forum: technical interest and new ideas
Topic: Norton Rotary's at the classic TT
Replies: 6
Views: 6926

Re: Norton Rotary's at the classic TT

the museum were not previously, there were running what silcolene recommended but the Roc dose not.Regards wayne
by Wayne
Fri Oct 02, 2015 11:41 pm
Forum: technical interest and new ideas
Topic: Norton Rotary's at the classic TT
Replies: 6
Views: 6926

Re: Norton Rotary's at the classic TT

The museum are now running classic comp 2 premix, this was implemented just before the parade lap.The oil is used in the oil and petrol tank.Regards wayne
by Wayne
Sun Sep 13, 2015 11:19 am
Forum: General discussion (eveything else)
Topic: Norton Rotary Parade lape at the Manx IOM
Replies: 5
Views: 12532

Re: Norton Rotary Parade lape at the Manx IOM

Hi allIts worth nothing the steam packet alterd the rule on tranfering deposits for next years tt, there non transferable to a third party. I dont no how this would work as i have never had my name checked at the check in.The stand i put on at jurby was very well received, with Paul Richardson and D...
by Wayne
Sat Aug 15, 2015 11:33 pm
Forum: General discussion (eveything else)
Topic: i'm looking for a workshop manual or norton F1
Replies: 2
Views: 4633

Re: i'm looking for a workshop manual or norton F1

Norton never made a F1 manual only the owners ManualRegards Wayne
by Wayne
Wed Jul 22, 2015 11:07 pm
Forum: General discussion (eveything else)
Topic: Mallory
Replies: 2
Views: 3911

Re: Mallory

Hi JbThanks to you and Joe and his partner for all your help. Also Mark Simpson and Mark Day on the raf stand next door.I did get home ok but the leg got worse due to an infection.Regard Wayne
by Wayne
Wed Jul 22, 2015 5:17 pm
Forum: calendar dates and announcements
Topic: Classic Motorcycle Festival August 7th, 8th, 9th
Replies: 1
Views: 4744

Re: Classic Motorcycle Festival August 7th, 8th, 9th

Hi allLast call for donnington, tickets have arrived if any one wants to attend the club stand with there bikeRegards Wayne.
by Wayne
Thu Jul 16, 2015 6:41 pm
Forum: calendar dates and announcements
Topic: Mallory Bike Bonanza 2015
Replies: 21
Views: 23718

Re: Mallory Bike Bonanza 2015

http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd279/myfordwayne/A7120602_zps6lkwisne.jpg http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd279/myfordwayne/A7100598%202_zps9rtslchl.jpg http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd279/myfordwayne/A7120611_zps5huwkvu0.jpg http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd279/myfordwayne/A7120608...
by Wayne
Sat Jun 27, 2015 6:31 pm
Forum: technical interest and new ideas
Topic: IOM issues with Rotary Norton when hot?
Replies: 6
Views: 12628

Re: IOM issues with Rotary Norton when hot?

Hi DerickIf you had no oil marks you were not riding it hard enough, and the less you clean the more noticeable it wold be. Its the first think I look at when I see a F1.I have a Nrs gearbox and it has a plate inside to try and stop the oil leak from the breather.Regards Wayne
by Wayne
Thu Jun 25, 2015 10:23 pm
Forum: technical interest and new ideas
Topic: IOM issues with Rotary Norton when hot?
Replies: 6
Views: 12628

Re: IOM issues with Rotary Norton when hot?

DavidI had similar issue to Derick, however as I owned my f1 from having only 600 miles on the clock in 1992 knew it was not a designe issue, I change to a new ignition new carbs but no difference at all, it would stall a traffic lights once warm, occasionally refuse to start in this scenario, after...
by Wayne
Wed Jun 17, 2015 6:34 pm
Forum: calendar dates and announcements
Topic: Mallory Bike Bonanza 2015
Replies: 21
Views: 23718

Re: Mallory Bike Bonanza 2015

Hi allI need to finalise numbers before I speech to Mallory and purchase an additional awning, so can jo, jb, chris and paul confirm if they are attending or any one ells wishes to attend.Regards Wayne
by Wayne
Wed Jun 17, 2015 6:12 pm
Forum: General discussion (eveything else)
Topic: Norton f1 actual value
Replies: 2
Views: 4773

Re: Norton f1 actual value

Surprise the f1 did not sell, though the prototype Ducati went for a very hansom figure, I went through the auctionNote the insurance can use such failures to sell in the event of a claim even agreed values, reed your small print.Regards Wayne
by Wayne
Wed May 27, 2015 7:44 pm
Forum: General discussion (eveything else)
Topic: Norton f1 actual value
Replies: 2
Views: 4773

Re: Norton f1 actual value

Speculative prices I would need to see proof of sale at these prices as would an insurance companyMy blue F1 Sport was advertised at one time for 25000 euros on sites like this I paid a lot less for itRegards Wayne
by Wayne
Sat May 23, 2015 9:35 pm
Forum: calendar dates and announcements
Topic: Mallory Bike Bonanza 2015
Replies: 21
Views: 23718

Re: Mallory Bike Bonanza 2015

hi allas stated before could do with 2 to 3 more bikes please, I don't want to have to take 5 bikes of my own. Zacks getting ready Image
by Wayne
Tue May 12, 2015 8:03 pm
Forum: General discussion (eveything else)
Topic: Bike Insurance
Replies: 24
Views: 26447

Re: Bike Insurance

Hi allAgreed value on most policy's say they can in the event of a claim have the bike re assessed and adjust the value you get accordingly, in the small print fj and pj both have this in the small print.Peter James almost doubled from £350 to £650 at the first renewal with no justification what so ...
by Wayne
Tue May 12, 2015 7:31 pm
Forum: login and say hello!
Topic: Holger from Germany
Replies: 13
Views: 15134

Re: Holger from Germany

hi holgerI am not sure which event you meanRegards Wayne
by Wayne
Mon Apr 27, 2015 8:38 pm
Forum: calendar dates and announcements
Topic: Classic Motorcycle Festival August 7th, 8th, 9th
Replies: 1
Views: 4744

Classic Motorcycle Festival August 7th, 8th, 9th

Hi AllThe Vjmc have invited us to attend the Donnington Classic Motorcycle Festival on the August 7th, 8th, 9thLast year Chris Chant and jo Walker brought there bikes, Jos partner even found the event interesting. This event combinnes the classic show with proper racing. I will have to confirm atten...
by Wayne
Mon Apr 20, 2015 10:22 pm
Forum: calendar dates and announcements
Topic: Stafford bike show
Replies: 1
Views: 4203

Re: Stafford bike show

Hi joI will be going on the sat, Regards Wayne