Thank you both very much. So I also forgot to mention that my primary chain has a half link in it which is a real no-no for me. Dave, does yours? You have one more tooth on your crank sprocket.

Would value owners opinions re the above. I am rebuilding the motor on my 1955 4G and I think it is already geared for solo as opposed to chair work. I quite like high gearing, and having ridden the bike a bit, think it could possibly pull higher. It is currently on 26T on crank, 40T on clutch in, a...

I am in awe of your resourceful skill and ability to make things fit. This is fun to follow and inspiring me to get on with my projects!

I considered making one too, and gave up because I didnt have the technology!
I thought the key part was the depth of the slots which clamp the cable, plus you need a milling machine and the right diameter spherical end mills. Please give us a blow by blow account.

Thank you very much Chris, I really am most grateful to you for taking the trouble to contact John on my behalf and setting this up.
What a fantastic resource the forum is.
With thanks Tom.

Thank you Paul T for your info. Yes I am a member, and that is a good idea. Paul J, that is interesting. I dont know why a filter was'nt fitted in that case, tho' of course I dont actually know when the bike was re-built/restored etc, which is why I would be interested in contacting John Burton to g...

paul_turner wrote:Wondered if your mk2 is registered SON187 ? I know John used to own that bike, it has good history as was an Ariel Press bike.

Paul, did you know John?

Hi Keith
yes I can see the logic of what you say. When did re-builders of Sq 4's start fitting oil filters? It might be quite a recent idea?
I would like to see if I can find JB, just because I would like a chat! Every bike has its own story, and it means alot to me.
T

keith wainwright wrote:Did John fit an oil filter to the Mk11? From my experience filter fitted the sludge traps remain clear.

Thanks Keith, no the bike did nt have an oil filter fitted, but I have recently done that, having read on this forum how important it is.

paul_turner wrote:Wondered if your mk2 is registered SON187 ? I know John used to own that bike, it has good history as was an Ariel Press bike.

Hi Paul, the reg number is 45 CPU, so not the bike you mention.
Thank you for your interest.