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by tony.barnett
Sat Apr 27, 2024 10:41 am
Forum: For sale/wanted - Bikes
Topic: 1952 VH Project
Replies: 2
Views: 205

Re: 1952 VH Project

General consensus on the AOMCC FB page is to start at £2k - so if there is any interest out there that's the starting point for negotiations. Drop me a PM if you are interested.
by tony.barnett
Fri Apr 26, 2024 2:31 pm
Forum: Four stroke
Topic: 1930 Model B Running Problem
Replies: 12
Views: 235

Re: 1930 Model B Running Problem

I have Dave. Its on the list to try.
by tony.barnett
Fri Apr 26, 2024 9:47 am
Forum: Four stroke
Topic: 1930 Model B Running Problem
Replies: 12
Views: 235

Re: 1930 Model B Running Problem

Mine is a top feed float chamber Nev. And its probably cleaner than when it left the factory having had it apart several times trying to find a cause. Now I'm pondering - this problem appeared after I overhauled the top end - valves and guides and a small end bush. I've checked valve clearances, and...
by tony.barnett
Fri Apr 26, 2024 9:06 am
Forum: Ariel Talk
Topic: Black Ariel identification?
Replies: 4
Views: 152

Re: Black Ariel identification?

Post some pics Ray - the 28 had a lot of unique parts, some photos would help identify parts which might be tricky to source.

But a Model B will be a wonderful thing.
by tony.barnett
Thu Apr 25, 2024 5:06 pm
Forum: Four stroke
Topic: 1930 Model B Running Problem
Replies: 12
Views: 235

Re: 1930 Model B Running Problem

I was just thinking try another carb Roger. I'll see what I can find.

Still think its the mag though...;-)
by tony.barnett
Thu Apr 25, 2024 3:45 pm
Forum: Four stroke
Topic: 1930 Model B Running Problem
Replies: 12
Views: 235

Re: 1930 Model B Running Problem

If its slide wear then its come on quickly - its been running perfectly fine for years. And then it wasn't. I'll have a look. I guess I could try a different slide and see if that changes how it runs.
by tony.barnett
Thu Apr 25, 2024 1:46 pm
Forum: Four stroke
Topic: 1930 Model B Running Problem
Replies: 12
Views: 235

1930 Model B Running Problem

I have a persistent problem with my 1930 sidevalve Ariel. At 40-45 on a constant throttle I can feel it hesitating, then freeing, then hesitating. Its been doing this for about a year now and was still doing it today all be it it seems to be when the bike gets hot, not when its cold. It'll accelerat...
by tony.barnett
Wed Apr 24, 2024 11:11 am
Forum: Ariel Talk
Topic: Hartley Ariel in Auction
Replies: 2
Views: 158

Hartley Ariel in Auction

Interesting looking Hartley Ariel for sale not far from me. Not a daft price either.

https://richardedmonds.atgportals.net/a ... 550091131d
by tony.barnett
Tue Apr 23, 2024 2:17 pm
Forum: For sale/wanted - Bikes
Topic: Wanted Ariel or other big British bike for restoration
Replies: 1
Views: 338

Re: Wanted Ariel or other big British bike for restoration

I have a 1952 VH project for sale - look in the Sales ads
by tony.barnett
Sun Apr 21, 2024 3:00 pm
Forum: For sale/wanted - Bikes
Topic: 1952 VH Project
Replies: 2
Views: 205

Re: 1952 VH Project

No flickers of interest then. Any thoughts on worth in its current state? £1500? More? Less?