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by Greg.Pawson
Sat Aug 19, 2017 1:47 am
Forum: Four stroke
Topic: Which pistons are available for my ariel
Replies: 145
Views: 103437

Re: Which pistons are available for my ariel

Greg, looks nice and new, how does it perform..is the std clearance sufficient to prevent seizure Dave Hi Dave check this out.... A9Yth1o0zKU The sound is not good through my phone mic, induction and exhaust resonating a bit but the engine is happy. Note the vibration level is really low on the han...
by Greg.Pawson
Sat Aug 19, 2017 1:15 am
Forum: Four stroke
Topic: Which pistons are available for my ariel
Replies: 145
Views: 103437

Re: Which pistons are available for my ariel

dave.owen wrote:Greg, looks nice and new, how does it perform..is the std clearance sufficient to prevent seizure

Dave
Hi Dave you can check out my Ariel on youtube look for ( Ariel 1955 HS ) I try to upload it to here but had trouble.
by Greg.Pawson
Fri Aug 18, 2017 9:02 pm
Forum: Four stroke
Topic: Which pistons are available for my ariel
Replies: 145
Views: 103437

Re: Which pistons are available for my ariel

20190305_055943.jpg Has anyone personal experience of running an omega piston.. What is the preferred clearance for fast road work with an all iron engine. Dave Hi Dave I have recently fitted an Omega piston to my 1955 HS.... Skirt clearance 0.003" and am very happy with it...I have detuned th...
by Greg.Pawson
Tue Jul 04, 2017 9:37 am
Forum: Four stroke
Topic: Which pistons are available for my ariel
Replies: 145
Views: 103437

Re: Which pistons are available for my ariel

Very low hour 1956 HS MK 1 piston, @ .020" over.
The complete weight is 480 g
by Greg.Pawson
Wed May 24, 2017 10:44 am
Forum: Four stroke
Topic: Which pistons are available for my ariel
Replies: 145
Views: 103437

Re: Which pistons are available for my ariel

The engine has standard VH cam and followers, 7:1 com and it goes like stink....! The vibration it had with the old piston has gone. Two pics of the old piston attached I have the ignition timing and carburation spot on, and have no worries about piston seizure it feels free and I enjoy doing big th...
by Greg.Pawson
Wed May 24, 2017 12:59 am
Forum: Four stroke
Topic: Which pistons are available for my ariel
Replies: 145
Views: 103437

Re: Which pistons are available for my ariel

Has anyone personal experience of running an omega piston.. What is the preferred clearance for fast road work with an all iron engine. Dave Hi Dave I have recently fitted an Omega piston to my 1955 HS.... Skirt clearance 0.003" and am very happy with it...I have detuned the motor back to stan...
by Greg.Pawson
Fri May 19, 2017 11:48 pm
Forum: Ariel Talk
Topic: 1956 HS Frame Number
Replies: 11
Views: 4930

Re: 1956 HS Frame Number

What a find! congratulations ! did you get any period pictures also ? Once I get the bike and parts home, ill research into it, the seller said he had added a book or diary in with the parts. I got to see a close up of one trophy, 1st place Indiana state Championship 1957 I have the riders racing l...
by Greg.Pawson
Fri May 19, 2017 9:49 pm
Forum: Ariel Talk
Topic: 1956 HS Frame Number
Replies: 11
Views: 4930

Re: 1956 HS Frame Number

This is even more special about this HS Racer, the 10 Trophies that the original owner Gene Johnson won with this bike
by Greg.Pawson
Fri May 19, 2017 9:44 pm
Forum: Ariel Talk
Topic: 1956 HS Frame Number
Replies: 11
Views: 4930

Re: 1956 HS Frame Number

The rear brake pedal in fitted
by Greg.Pawson
Fri May 19, 2017 7:38 pm
Forum: Ariel Talk
Topic: 1956 HS Frame Number
Replies: 11
Views: 4930

Re: 1956 HS Frame Number

Vincent.vanGinneke wrote:Hello Greg, I have send you a PM.
And if the Harold Lines (over the footrest) brakepedal is missing......I have one.
bought from above Adrie many,many years ago Ha!
Lines brakepedal.jpg
Vincent thank you for the PM, it is very helpful.

Regards Greg