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- Fri Nov 13, 2015 4:03 pm
- Forum: for sale and wanted
- Topic: F1 bits wanted
- Replies: 6
- Views: 7415
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
- Thu Nov 12, 2015 9:42 pm
- Forum: technical interest and new ideas
- Topic: Classic exhaust headers
- Replies: 4
- Views: 5636
Re: Classic exhaust headers
Hi RichardAnd that's the prototype F1 frame that had the lower tube replaced at SpondonRegards Wayne
- Thu Nov 12, 2015 12:04 am
- Forum: for sale and wanted
- Topic: F1 bits wanted
- Replies: 6
- Views: 7415
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 ...
- Mon Nov 09, 2015 6:46 pm
- Forum: technical interest and new ideas
- Topic: starter sprag clutch
- Replies: 3
- Views: 4865
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...
- Sun Nov 08, 2015 3:50 pm
- Forum: for sale and wanted
- Topic: F1 bits wanted
- Replies: 6
- Views: 7415
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 ...
- Wed Nov 04, 2015 8:48 pm
- Forum: for sale and wanted
- Topic: Bonhams NORTON F1
- Replies: 8
- Views: 10395
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
- Fri Oct 30, 2015 12:36 am
- Forum: General discussion (eveything else)
- Topic: jurby 2015
- Replies: 3
- Views: 5046
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...
- Fri Oct 30, 2015 12:20 am
- Forum: General discussion (eveything else)
- Topic: jurby 2015
- Replies: 3
- Views: 5046
Re: jurby 2015
Spot the roc, I was suppressed how many people new it was a roc stand,
- Fri Oct 30, 2015 12:10 am
- Forum: General discussion (eveything else)
- Topic: jurby 2015
- Replies: 3
- Views: 5046
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...
- Fri Oct 30, 2015 12:05 am
- Forum: General discussion (eveything else)
- Topic: jurby 2015
- Replies: 3
- Views: 5046
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...
- Wed Oct 21, 2015 12:44 pm
- Forum: for sale and wanted
- Topic: Bonhams NORTON F1
- Replies: 8
- Views: 10395
Re: Bonhams NORTON F1
Hi joeI told brian you had 2, the engine i veiwd at the tt was well blown. Regards wayne
- Tue Oct 20, 2015 7:18 pm
- Forum: for sale and wanted
- Topic: Bonhams NORTON F1
- Replies: 8
- Views: 10395
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
- Sun Oct 04, 2015 10:27 am
- Forum: technical interest and new ideas
- Topic: Norton Rotary's at the classic TT
- Replies: 6
- Views: 7084
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
- Sun Oct 04, 2015 10:21 am
- Forum: technical interest and new ideas
- Topic: Norton Rotary's at the classic TT
- Replies: 6
- Views: 7084
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
- Fri Oct 02, 2015 11:41 pm
- Forum: technical interest and new ideas
- Topic: Norton Rotary's at the classic TT
- Replies: 6
- Views: 7084
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
- Sun Sep 13, 2015 11:19 am
- Forum: General discussion (eveything else)
- Topic: Norton Rotary Parade lape at the Manx IOM
- Replies: 5
- Views: 13268
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...
- 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: 4810
Re: i'm looking for a workshop manual or norton F1
Norton never made a F1 manual only the owners ManualRegards Wayne
- Wed Jul 22, 2015 11:07 pm
- Forum: General discussion (eveything else)
- Topic: Mallory
- Replies: 2
- Views: 4001
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
- Wed Jul 22, 2015 5:17 pm
- Forum: calendar dates and announcements
- Topic: Classic Motorcycle Festival August 7th, 8th, 9th
- Replies: 1
- Views: 5121
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.
- Thu Jul 16, 2015 6:41 pm
- Forum: calendar dates and announcements
- Topic: Mallory Bike Bonanza 2015
- Replies: 21
- Views: 24967
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...
- Sat Jun 27, 2015 6:31 pm
- Forum: technical interest and new ideas
- Topic: IOM issues with Rotary Norton when hot?
- Replies: 6
- Views: 13825
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
- Thu Jun 25, 2015 10:23 pm
- Forum: technical interest and new ideas
- Topic: IOM issues with Rotary Norton when hot?
- Replies: 6
- Views: 13825
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...
- Wed Jun 17, 2015 6:34 pm
- Forum: calendar dates and announcements
- Topic: Mallory Bike Bonanza 2015
- Replies: 21
- Views: 24967
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
- Wed Jun 17, 2015 6:12 pm
- Forum: General discussion (eveything else)
- Topic: Norton f1 actual value
- Replies: 2
- Views: 4925
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
- Wed May 27, 2015 7:44 pm
- Forum: General discussion (eveything else)
- Topic: Norton f1 actual value
- Replies: 2
- Views: 4925
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
- Sat May 23, 2015 9:35 pm
- Forum: calendar dates and announcements
- Topic: Mallory Bike Bonanza 2015
- Replies: 21
- Views: 24967
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
- Tue May 12, 2015 8:03 pm
- Forum: General discussion (eveything else)
- Topic: Bike Insurance
- Replies: 24
- Views: 27362
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 ...
- Tue May 12, 2015 7:31 pm
- Forum: login and say hello!
- Topic: Holger from Germany
- Replies: 13
- Views: 15712
Re: Holger from Germany
hi holgerI am not sure which event you meanRegards Wayne
- Mon Apr 27, 2015 8:38 pm
- Forum: calendar dates and announcements
- Topic: Classic Motorcycle Festival August 7th, 8th, 9th
- Replies: 1
- Views: 5121
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...
- Mon Apr 20, 2015 10:22 pm
- Forum: calendar dates and announcements
- Topic: Stafford bike show
- Replies: 1
- Views: 4506
Re: Stafford bike show
Hi joI will be going on the sat, Regards Wayne