Easy to fit 8" bsa into ariel tele 1946-55. Change one bearing and use original ariel spindle. Add spacer twixt fork leg and brake plate and bracket for torque reaction. Shooting bollocks made a change from talking bollocks. Vincent, will please write a short report for Cheval to encourage more...

Tony - i believe you are correct.

I would be surprised if a burgess air filter made any difference, itvus not very good at filtering air socwould offer little restriction

There is little difference between 1919 and 20 as far as i can see it is only the tank transfers, if I remember correctly and your bike has the later ones. Currently browsing a motorcycle museum in Chemnitz.

Such a thing is not available, the best is the owner's guide. and use later exploded views from parts books all available in the library.

I am glad to hear that you do not intend to restore the bike. What is 'OEL'? All parts, fittings and complete pipes are available. Oil pressure gauges are a specialist repair really, apart from basic cleaning. Sealing the fittings is a matter of using plumber's PTFE tape or other thread sealant, Wel...

Sorry, I cannot tell you that as I have only just started transcribing the SQ4s into the spreadsheet and have not as yet added the destinations. I may well add them when I get back to it, which will not be until the autumn as I am out riding my bike during the summer. The quantity going to North Ame...

Nev - agreed undoubtable better but not quite as original. A Honda engine is better but only one person I know has replaced his Ariel engine with one. I use a MKII Amal on my sporty 500 , which is even better but even less original.

Bloody terrible, please give it a thumbs down, not artistic freedom but a load of pictures of bikes with Ariel stuck on the tank, I had to stop watching, too painful.

Always check the last job you did, 9 times out of 10 it is something to do with that. Best bit of wisdom I received as a young lad.