Dominator 961

Previously graham_leblond wrote:

Take delivery on Monday of my new Dominator. Will do a write up on how its rides etc weather permitting!!!!!

Welcome to the world of 961 ownership, you'll need to watch out for those gritters chucking rocks at it though.

Previously graham_leblond wrote:

Take delivery on Monday of my new Dominator. Will do a write up on how its rides etc weather permitting!!!!!

How's life with the Dommie big G ?? What about a meet at the cafe near Brands if you're up for breakfast and a thrash. Terry

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mv0onXhyLlE

Previously terry_woods wrote:

Previously graham_leblond wrote:

Take delivery on Monday of my new Dominator. Will do a write up on how its rides etc weather permitting!!!!!

How's life with the Dommie big G ?? What about a meet at the cafe near Brands if you're up for breakfast and a thrash. Terry

Sunday morning weather permitting !!!!!!!!

Hi Graham, how easy was it to remount your plate? Picking my SS up on Monday or Tuesday and ideally want the stock plate holder/mount gone prior.

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y28/iwilson/Norton/image_zpsuctotb0i.jpeg

Hmm a bit more to it than I was hoping. I don't know who Sean is, I'm in New Zealand, perhaps he's someone at the factory?

I had a quick peek and thought I might be able to fashion a bracket to hang of the indicator mounts. But not sure if they'll be strong enough. This issue seems to be a real grey area. I presume what you and everyone else does is illegal otherwise manufacturers wouldn't bother with the expense of fabricating the stock unit in the knowledge it was going to be removed immediately! On the flip side the police don't seem to care unless you mount the plate on a crazy angle.

I guess that another problem with road legality would be the lack of reflector.

Raphael

Yes it is, but I would be surprised if it was not in UK. Otherwise they wouldn't deliver them with reflectors.

As long as you do not have to pass the vehicle inspection here it should not be a problem. In any case you can still tell them you just lost it.

Actually I was driving for a while without one because it did break and got lost...

So no worries to pass through Switzerland on your way to Rimini

Raphael

Thanks for the info Graham, picking the bike up in a couple of hours now. Will have to suffer the indignation of riding her the 30 miles home with the stock plate holder - there are worse things in life I suppose.

Will take sometime and look at all the options once I have her home.

Reflectors do have their uses other than passing MoT tests. I was riding down the A1 if rain and fog and was stopped by a lorrydriver who pointed out that my rear light had failed and it was only the reflector showing up in his lights that stopped a collision. Yes, the lorries were travelling faster than me...

Of course you are right Gordon. I was once driving with a failed rear light. The bad thing is you normally do not recognise it. It would have been much more uncomfortable without reflector...

Thanks Graham, picked her up yesterday. Have managed 60 miles so far. Wrists and neck not particularly happy but with a few more miles they'll adapt soon enough. Seat is fine could easily do some big miles on it.

Stock pipes and plate holder not as bad as I'd feared in real life. But far to quiet. I wish they'd fitted the short sports pipes - wondering if they weren't available when they signed off on the design. The megaphones apparently are at the other end of the spectrum and pointless to fit if you intend riding regularly. Plus talking to the service tech yesterday they take 3 hours to fit since you have to change the pegs as well!

But still grinning from ear to ear!

The bike comes with a big bag of bits, including new brackets for relocating the foot pegs etc. Also a different fuel filler cap. I'll unwrap everything and take a few photos.

I do feel sorry for you, 29C today, it hasn't rained in weeks so we could do with some of your rain!

Here's a picture of the packing list.

Hi Ian

What's the difference with the fuel filler cap you ordered?

Do you have a picture?

Raphael

Extra one is a locking cap. Can't see how you would fit it without butchering the tank.

Standard

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y28/iwilson/Norton/image_zpsgozskptw.jpeg

Locking

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y28/iwilson/Norton/image_zpsmnalnql1.jpeg

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y28/iwilson/Norton/image_zpsf8zeqf3n.jpeg

Also grabbed the opportunity to get some more k's under my belt and ride back to the dealer to see one fired up with the megaphones. Sounded great just 30db to loud!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UKjTB5DACHw

Ian, it seems you got the standard filler cap of the Commando 961. If I remember right somebody wrote once that it is from BMW...

Previously raphael_vonaesch wrote:

Ian, it seems you got the standard filler cap of the Commando 961. If I remember right somebody wrote once that it is from BMW..

Raphael,

I thought my tank would have the Monza type filler cap as fitted to the first SS, when I asked Nick at the factory why the nasty screw cap he said it was because they had been experiencing problems with the Monza type leaking and it presented a problem with type approval !!!.

Hi Terry

I am wondering how the Monza filler cap looks like. Do you have a picture?

Raphael

Previously raphael_vonaesch wrote:

Hi Terry

I am wondering how the Monza filler cap looks like. Do you have a picture?

Raphael

Hi, no I don't have a photo just Google it loads on there

Terry

Attached photo show front end of a 7 week old 961 Sport. Same age as yours Graham ........... I did try and email you!

Is this a quality control issue, normal or other?

Previously terry_woods wrote:

Previously raphael_vonaesch wrote:

Hi Terry

I am wondering how the Monza filler cap looks like. Do you have a picture?

Raphael

Hi, no I don't have a photo just Google it loads on there

Terry

I guess, you mean this one (see attached Link).

Would look good... May be this type of filler cap could be found somewhere to fit to the alloy tank.

I will let you know, if I find something.

Raphael

Previously Phil Hannam wrote:

Attached photo show front end of a 7 week old 961 Sport. Same age as yours Graham ........... I did try and email you!

Is this a quality control issue, normal or other?

Hi Phil,

More a cleaning issue unless you have no miles on the bike.

Checked mine out and looks ok but I will remove the spindle and grease anyway thanks for heads up

Terry

Previously raphael_vonaesch wrote:

Previously terry_woods wrote:

Previously raphael_vonaesch wrote:

Hi Terry

I am wondering how the Monza filler cap looks like. Do you have a picture?

Raphael

Hi, no I don't have a photo just Google it loads on there

Terry

I guess, you mean this one (see attached Link).

Would look good... May be this type of filler cap could be found somewhere to fit to the alloy tank.

I will let you know, if I find something.

Raphael

Looking at the picture I'm wondering if that Monza cap just screws on to the threaded boss on the Norton tank, I'll ask the factory.

Terry

Previously raphael_vonaesch wrote:

Previously terry_woods wrote:

Previously raphael_vonaesch wrote:

Hi Terry

I am wondering how the Monza filler cap looks like. Do you have a picture?

Raphael

Hi, no I don't have a photo just Google it loads on there

Terry

I guess, you mean this one (see attached Link).

Would look good... May be this type of filler cap could be found somewhere to fit to the alloy tank.

I will let you know, if I find something.

Raphael

Raphael have you received the alloy tank yet.

Terry

Can anyone advise on how to re-illuminate the speedo on a 961?

At the back of the speedo are two plug sockets and a hatch. So where are the bulbs/LEDs positioned and how do you change them? There does not appear to be any advice in the Owner's Handbook apart from bulbs are not covered by the warranty.

Attached pics show minor surgery.

Are you sure the bulb is damaged?

There is also a function of changing illumination which is not described in the manual. If I remember correctly, you have to switch to the indication of voltage then change strength of illumination by pushing longer on the button...

Just in case, maybe this helps.

Thanks Raphael.......this could be the answer. The only doubt I have over your suggestion is the rev clock is still shining brightly. Are the two clocks not both dimmed together?

The Owner's Handbook does not appear to much help regarding this procedure or any similar. Perhaps it is written on one of the blank pages. Along with changing the clock, using the trip meter etc. It took me 2 months to work out why 12.1 kept appearing on the little screen.

Well, they are obviously both dimmed together. Sorry, then it would be the bulb. I have no clue how to change it, cause never had to...

If you don't grab answer here, you may ask your question to Richard-7 or maybe find it in one of his useful manuals:

http://www.accessnorton.com/961-manuals-t22297.html

Raphael

Phil

My advice is to phone the factory, the service department are always willing to help and advise.

Terry

Previously terry_woods wrote:

Previously raphael_vonaesch wrote:

Previously terry_woods wrote:

Previously raphael_vonaesch wrote:

Hi Terry

I am wondering how the Monza filler cap looks like. Do you have a picture?

Raphael

Hi, no I don't have a photo just Google it loads on there

Terry

I guess, you mean this one (see attached Link).

Would look good... May be this type of filler cap could be found somewhere to fit to the alloy tank.

I will let you know, if I find something.

Raphael

Raphael have you received the alloy tank yet.

Terry

Hi Terry

The alloy tank arrived to Switzerland, I just have to pick it up by the dealer in the next days.

Did you get an information about suitable Monza caps from the factory, yet?

Raphael

Raphael......Thanks for the website address re 961 Manuals. This site looks really helpful and could be a must for any new owners. I can not believe that, after 7 years of production, the Owner's Handbook still contains so many useless blank pages.

Terry......I have made a considerable number of phone calls and sent emails asking for advice. I still work full-time and all the call-backs from the factory have fallen during my shift times. Norton Motors needs to set up some form of response centre that can give advice either by phone or email outside their office hours.

Raphael...........problem solved!!!

Previously Phil Hannam wrote:

I now have a very bright speedo and a not so bright rev counter clock.

Dare we ask which one matches the owner?

Previously Phil Hannam wrote:

Raphael...........problem solved!!!

I have managed to fix the problem. You were almost spot on with how to change the illumination level of the speedo.Such is the power of the Internet and the value of being an NOC member.A good job I renewed my subscription.....last month!The solution is to power up the main lights.Next scroll through the speedo info panel menu until you find the battery voltage level. It is marked with 'V'. Plus 12.1 or 12.2Push and hold the select button until 'Ill' (for illumination) appears.This will show a number between 0 and 10.Push the button to change this number. 10 being the brightest level.After changing the level of illumination scroll through the menu once again to fix/lock the change, otherwise it defaults back to the previous setting.Which in my case was zero.I now have a very bright speedo and a not so bright rev counter clock.

Phil, that's exactly what I meant with changing illumination. But still there has to be a problem with your "not so bright rev counter". This one seems to be illuminated by thebulb of the speedo... I mean, speedo and rev counter should have the same brightness. Is it possible that the rev counter bulb is damaged?

Previously charles_claxton wrote:

Previously Phil Hannam wrote:

I now have a very bright speedo and a not so bright rev counter clock.

Dare we ask which one matches the owner?

The one that hovers around 1100 on tickler ð?

Previously raphael_vonaesch wrote:

Previously terry_woods wrote:

Previously raphael_vonaesch wrote:

Previously terry_woods wrote:

Previously raphael_vonaesch wrote:

Hi Terry

I am wondering how the Monza filler cap looks like. Do you have a picture?

Raphael

Hi, no I don't have a photo just Google it loads on there

Terry

I guess, you mean this one (see attached Link).

Would look good... May be this type of filler cap could be found somewhere to fit to the alloy tank.

I will let you know, if I find something.

Raphael

Raphael have you received the alloy tank yet.

Terry

Hi Terry

The alloy tank arrived to Switzerland, I just have to pick it up by the dealer in the next days.

Did you get an information about suitable Monza caps from the factory, yet?

Raphael

I'll call them today but I'm pretty sure that the 2 1/2 inch Monza will do the job.

My tank is booked for pinstripes and I'm toying with getting it lacquered as the alloy is a pig to keep scratch free !.

Terry

Previously terry_woods wrote:

Raphael

I'll call them today but I'm pretty sure that the 2 1/2 inch Monza will do the job.

My tank is booked for pinstripes and I'm toying with getting it lacquered as the alloy is a pig to keep scratch free !.

Terry

You were right about the cap. See pictures...