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by will_curry
Thu Mar 21, 2024 7:35 pm
Forum: Four stroke
Topic: Ariel ng 1936/Carburettor Enquiries
Replies: 4
Views: 218

Re: Ariel ng 1936/Carburettor Enquiries

Looking back at your earlier posts I see that you have a 276 Amal fitted. The Amal documentation for the 1935 NG lists a 75/014 carb which is 7/8" bore and has a 64/089 float chamber with a 14 degree angle. Any appropriately sized Amal monobloc or concentric should handle the 14 degree downdraf...
by will_curry
Wed Mar 20, 2024 8:53 pm
Forum: Four stroke
Topic: ba clutch adjustment
Replies: 5
Views: 152

Re: ba clutch adjustment

I did wonder a little whether there was another one of me somewhat further north
than the wilderness I live in between Bedford and Luton.

There is a good picture of what the clutch adjuster looks like here:

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by will_curry
Wed Mar 20, 2024 3:45 am
Forum: Main Chat Forum
Topic: Scottish Bike Show - some Ariels
Replies: 6
Views: 279

Re: Scottish Bike Show - some Ariels

Yes, it is and they are fairly rare. The alloy pivot for the brake lever is very vulnerable when the bike goes over and the combined unit was pricey even in the day so the broken pivot got chopped off and a separate brake lever added. The twistgrip used a smaller than standard cable ferrule too whic...
by will_curry
Tue Mar 19, 2024 11:19 pm
Forum: Four stroke
Topic: ba clutch adjustment
Replies: 5
Views: 152

Re: ba clutch adjustment

That sounds like the correct adjuster to me. There is also a degree of adjustment in the actuator that the clutch arm - the bit that the inner cable connects to - acts on when the handlebar lever is pulled to free the clutch. Ideally the clutch arm should be at right angles to the cable with the clu...
by will_curry
Tue Mar 19, 2024 1:50 pm
Forum: Main Chat Forum
Topic: Scottish Bike Show - some Ariels
Replies: 6
Views: 279

Re: Scottish Bike Show - some Ariels

I agree with Roger about the description. I like the 'original' missing air filter and as a 200 it would have had tank badges which proudly displayed its diminutive capacity. On the subject of missing it's nice to still be able to see the holes in the front mudguard where the front number plate once...
by will_curry
Mon Mar 18, 2024 8:48 pm
Forum: Four stroke
Topic: Changing oil with an anti-draindown valve fitted
Replies: 4
Views: 141

Re: Changing oil with an anti-draindown valve fitted

Thanks Paul for the advice. I hadn't thought of the squirty oil can for that use.
It makes excellent sense.
by will_curry
Mon Mar 18, 2024 7:27 pm
Forum: Four stroke
Topic: Changing oil with an anti-draindown valve fitted
Replies: 4
Views: 141

Changing oil with an anti-draindown valve fitted

I really ought to change the oil on my newly-acquired KH. Apart from draining the tank and the sump I usually drain the oil pipes as well. It's at this point doubts set in. I've not had anything to do with anti-draindown valves and this bike seems to have one. DSCF2562.JPG Firstly, should I not drai...
by will_curry
Fri Mar 15, 2024 11:48 pm
Forum: Main Chat Forum
Topic: Spotted at Shepton
Replies: 5
Views: 202

Re: Spotted at Shepton

Interesting HS. I agree with 1954/55 but the air cleaner and presumably oil tank
on the other side are I believe '56 onward Mk1 only so something of a hybrid.

If anyone has one of those air cleaners going spare I'm interested. I have a NOS
TT air cleaner awaiting.
by will_curry
Fri Mar 15, 2024 11:27 pm
Forum: Ariel Talk
Topic: HS Replica
Replies: 10
Views: 370

Re: HS Replica

I believe it to be a reference to one's stature - or lack of it.

Q.v. 'Lawn Ornament'.
by will_curry
Thu Mar 14, 2024 4:27 pm
Forum: Ariel Talk
Topic: HS Replica
Replies: 10
Views: 370

Re: HS Replica

The petrol tank doesn't give you much of a range between petrol stations. Back tyres don't last very long either. My right foot gets covered in oil courtesy of the raised oil level in the cam chest when the oil seal between the timing case and the magneto has a bad day. Difficult to silence with Mk1...