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- Fri Jan 22, 2010 6:05 pm
- Forum: technical interest and new ideas
- Topic: Possible ignition issue
- Replies: 29
- Views: 24483
Re: Possible ignition issue
JB,All the ignitions, with the exception of the IP2 CDI system, switch the -ve side of the coil on and off just like contact breaker, but far more accurately with regard to timing and amount of low speed retard. This applies to the original Boyer and both digital replacements.The tacho on Classics, ...
- Thu Jan 21, 2010 8:15 pm
- Forum: technical interest and new ideas
- Topic: Possible ignition issue
- Replies: 29
- Views: 24483
Re: Possible ignition issue
Hi Andy,JB's suggestion is a valid one, but it does suggest a Boyer problem too. Did the tacho stop working at the same time ? The Boyer doesn't cope very well with surges in voltage and it may indicate a fault with the charging circuit. Check the following :-. engine running, put a voltmeter across...
- Mon Jan 11, 2010 11:51 pm
- Forum: General discussion (eveything else)
- Topic: norton motorcycles (uk) ltd
- Replies: 8
- Views: 7894
Re: norton motorcycles (uk) ltd
Brian who knows these engines just about better than anyone, except for Richard of course Very Happy Very kind of you Paul, but I'm sure you remember that without Brian's vision, there wouldn't have been any Norton rotary racing and the Norton history would have been very different.Please forgive m...
- Fri Jan 08, 2010 12:18 am
- Forum: General discussion (eveything else)
- Topic: Where was I ?
- Replies: 70
- Views: 113978
Re: Where was I ?
"Yes, I missed that one too. You are just too clever for the rest of us" No, if I was clever I wouldn't have chosen motorcycles as a career and would now be sitting on a fat pension somewhere warm.Spotting bodges is more a case of 'been there, done that', the most memorable being Kawasaki ...
- Thu Jan 07, 2010 4:56 pm
- Forum: General discussion (eveything else)
- Topic: Where was I ?
- Replies: 70
- Views: 113978
Re: Where was I ?
" The front mudguard was fitted to the upper part of the fork leg rather than the wheel end, so that the mudguard would foul the wheel under load"I believe they've taken out a provisional patent on this self-servo brake system.
- Wed Jan 06, 2010 10:11 pm
- Forum: General discussion (eveything else)
- Topic: Where was I ?
- Replies: 70
- Views: 113978
Re: Where was I ?
Ah yes ! The one with the oil pipes, no stand or mirrors, and the self-servo front brake.
- Wed Jan 06, 2010 7:18 pm
- Forum: technical interest and new ideas
- Topic: twin head light race faring
- Replies: 13
- Views: 10290
Feeling liverish tonight !
[quote="johnbirchjar"]Hi all,charging way over the top is about the norm for NML,they charged me £700 quid for an end plate (air cooled) and then I heard that Graham sold the same item for about £380!!,was I miss-informed? over to you Graham.Regards J.B] 
- Wed Jan 06, 2010 6:52 pm
- Forum: General discussion (eveything else)
- Topic: Where was I ?
- Replies: 70
- Views: 113978
Notarotary
You mean, apart from the missing oil pipes and still no stand or mirrors, it's not a rotary ?
- Mon Jan 04, 2010 3:11 pm
- Forum: General discussion (eveything else)
- Topic: Who designed the Hislop bike?
- Replies: 3
- Views: 3913
Re: Who designed the Hislop bike?
Hmmm. - don't hear much of Al Melling these days. I wonder if his V8 porker still graces the foyer of the National Motorcycle Mausoleum ?I recall Bob Rowley and I visiting Hawtal Whiting in Leamington (you know, that well-known motorcycle styling company whose logo is on the back of 1000's of truck ...
- Thu Dec 24, 2009 10:18 am
- Forum: technical interest and new ideas
- Topic: IP2 Hydraulic clutch
- Replies: 29
- Views: 31835
Re: IP2 Hydraulic clutch
Hi Derek,I am of course biased so my recommendation of the conversion is worthless. Perhaps others who've experienced both cable and hydraulic on the same bike will venture opinions.However, I have it on my own bike (with old plates and 10W-40 oil) and I can snick in and out of neutral, hot or ston...
- Wed Dec 23, 2009 9:53 pm
- Forum: General discussion (eveything else)
- Topic: Is it me ?
- Replies: 12
- Views: 9420
Re: Is it me ?
Yes,It's changed, question is; Do you like it. I do but my opinion is only one amongst the masses :-)One thing I can't do is stop the word cool becoming a smilie!! Or did I finally manage it? Nope not yet coolWhenever I have a few minutes I try to make our site a bit better. Tell me if you don't li...
- Wed Dec 23, 2009 9:49 pm
- Forum: technical interest and new ideas
- Topic: IP2 Hydraulic clutch
- Replies: 29
- Views: 31835
Re: IP2 Hydraulic clutch
Hi All, PC sorted and back on-line again ! No anti-virus makes it quicker - but when it's screwed, its SCREWED !The ring/washer between the circlip and diaphragm spring changes the attitude of the fitted spring, making it slightly flatter, and reduces spring load (really!) and hence handlebar lever...
- Fri Dec 18, 2009 12:05 pm
- Forum: General discussion (eveything else)
- Topic: norton motors
- Replies: 9
- Views: 9208
Re: norton motors
Correction ZFD - it's not Norton Motorcycles Ltd, but Norton Motorcycles (UK) Ltd ! These are two different companies, registered at Companies House at about the same time, but with no connection, to the best of my knowledge.And Norton Motors Ltd is another separate British company with no connecti...
- Fri Dec 18, 2009 9:58 am
- Forum: General discussion (eveything else)
- Topic: Tony Haywood's NRS Replica
- Replies: 9
- Views: 8050
Re: Tony Haywood's NRS Replica
, are there any rcw/nsr spair parts left for sale that you know of, rotors, farings, tanks, exahusts ect Hi Wayne,Sorry to say, Wayne, but I don't know of any such parts. I'm quite sure there are parts out there being 'saved for posterity' and some of the likely candidates, but no more.As I said pr...
- Sun Dec 13, 2009 12:13 pm
- Forum: technical interest and new ideas
- Topic: Racing parts?
- Replies: 5
- Views: 5959
Re: Racing parts?
The gearcase 69-0503 is common to all IP2, Classic, and Commanders ; there is only one, so "he sent it back because it was incorrect to fit his IP2" sounds a bit more like a translation/interpretation problem.More likely it was sent back because it was damaged; stripped thread at the drai...
- Sun Dec 13, 2009 10:57 am
- Forum: technical interest and new ideas
- Topic: Racing parts?
- Replies: 5
- Views: 5959
Re: Racing parts?
Hi Paul,Sorry to disappoint, but 69-0502 is the part number of the raw casting, before machining; 69-0503 is the part number of the finished, machined, part.I presume you are referring to the case on e-Bay ?This really is a standard case, maybe with damage/wear in the stand pivot area (difficult to...
- Sun Dec 13, 2009 12:04 am
- Forum: technical interest and new ideas
- Topic: Airfilters Commander
- Replies: 18
- Views: 16646
Re: Airfilters Commander
For those who perhaps aren't aware of the real identity of 'Bert / Bob', he's been a bit quiet since leaving 'old' Norton Motors, but probably knows more about the history and developments of rotary manufacture than anyone else. He also had a significant input into the JPS race team, even managing ...
- Sat Dec 12, 2009 5:22 pm
- Forum: General discussion (eveything else)
- Topic: Tony Haywood's NRS Replica
- Replies: 9
- Views: 8050
Re: Tony Haywood's NRS Replica
Hi John,Of course it can be done - that was the basis of the race regulations.Most of the mods are metal off the standard production parts, except for the rotors, which need smaller combustion chambers to get the nominal 10:1 compression ratio. Standard rotors are nominal 9:1.Rotor housings need to...
- Sat Dec 12, 2009 5:02 pm
- Forum: technical interest and new ideas
- Topic: Putting your Rotary to bed for Winter.
- Replies: 17
- Views: 13540
Re: Heated grips
I had heated grips on my Commander which had a fancy push-button control and LED's ; the control was useless !Buttons too small to press with gloves, so sensitive to voltage that it turned itself off at every opportunity. Can't remember the make though - might have been Oxford.Now I have a differen...
- Fri Dec 11, 2009 6:02 pm
- Forum: General discussion (eveything else)
- Topic: Tony Haywood's NRS Replica
- Replies: 9
- Views: 8050
Re: Tony Haywood's NRS Replica
Hi richarda very nice bike but have mcn got it wrong again, 170bhp works motor, i thought the castings of this period were light wieght and the rotors made from solid billit, and other special one off,s,. I don't recall hearing of any power claims for Tony's bike, and 170 seems a bit on the optimis...
- Thu Dec 10, 2009 9:20 pm
- Forum: technical interest and new ideas
- Topic: Putting your Rotary to bed for Winter.
- Replies: 17
- Views: 13540
Re: Putting your Rotary to bed for Winter.
Agreed, it (she ?) does look good.Memo to self : get my wheels powder coated before next season and get a new screen.R.Interpol2471 wrote:I added a picture on the gallery as it looked so nice and shiney
- Thu Dec 10, 2009 5:29 pm
- Forum: General discussion (eveything else)
- Topic: Tony Haywood's NRS Replica
- Replies: 9
- Views: 8050
Re: Tony Haywood's NRS Replica
[quote="John, I wonder if Harris would agree to build an exact replica frame just as Spondon did?[/quote] They wouldn't for me a few years ago - claimed not to have the press tools and jigs any more.I'm sure a replica could be made if a sample was made available (Hello Ashley, how's Oz ? Still ...
- Thu Dec 10, 2009 10:32 am
- Forum: General discussion (eveything else)
- Topic: Where was I ?
- Replies: 70
- Views: 113978
Re: Where was I ?
I took it as another clue.In comparison, Kia Sedona is an unimpressive car ; NOC had a rally at KL a few years ago ; but Bulgaria ??And has Nick really crossed all these ?R.Interpol2471 wrote:Oh Rustynuts I think you are closer than you think unless that was a bit of a clever line
- Thu Dec 10, 2009 10:15 am
- Forum: General discussion (eveything else)
- Topic: Is it me ?
- Replies: 12
- Views: 9420
Re: Is it me ?
Hi Malc,I always blame aluminium saucepans - and I don't take sugar either, thank you.R.
- Thu Dec 10, 2009 10:11 am
- Forum: login and say hello!
- Topic: Hi from new member -Norton F1 Sport Owner
- Replies: 3
- Views: 4847
Re: Hi from new member -Norton F1 Sport Owner
Hi John, and welcome to the Forum !Of course I remember - and still envious of the Solent views although Wight seemed much closer than I had expected.As another Sport owner, jpsrob may be along shortly.R.
- Wed Dec 09, 2009 8:11 pm
- Forum: General discussion (eveything else)
- Topic: Is it me ?
- Replies: 12
- Views: 9420
Is it me ?
Has the Gallery changed ? I've got ghosts that appear and disappear at will. Spooky !
- Wed Dec 09, 2009 7:58 pm
- Forum: General discussion (eveything else)
- Topic: Tony Haywood's NRS Replica
- Replies: 9
- Views: 8050
Tony Haywood's NRS Replica
I'm not biased of course, but neither am I surprised that Tony's NRS Replica won the competition (MCN today)Some may have seen it at the last NML Open Day or running for the first time at NOC Donington.Wait for the next one though !
- Wed Dec 09, 2009 7:30 pm
- Forum: General discussion (eveything else)
- Topic: Where was I ?
- Replies: 70
- Views: 113978
Re: Where was I ?
Haven't a clue - for all I know, they could be in Patagonia !'Course you get a coconut. R.TRL wrote:OK but did I get a coconut?This one should make you think.What is the connection between these three "bridges" and Wales?
- Wed Dec 09, 2009 12:40 pm
- Forum: General discussion (eveything else)
- Topic: Where was I ?
- Replies: 70
- Views: 113978
Re: Where was I ?
Pooh ! Too easy. Your turn.R.TRL wrote: There is a nice photo of the three bridges together from the Castle athttp://www.beenthere-donethat.org.uk/conwy12big.html
- Tue Dec 08, 2009 10:47 pm
- Forum: General discussion (eveything else)
- Topic: Where was I ?
- Replies: 70
- Views: 113978
Re: Where was I ?
50 years ago, it was a nightmare on a summer's Sunday evening. The only road crossing for miles, single track and traffic lights too, but on a summer evening it was covered in lights - very pretty.Go there now and you'll miss it completely.