The long term owner of my Mk 11 Square 4 was John Burton. He was 2 owners ago, according to my Reg Doc, and lived near Heathrow. He sold to the previous owner in 2005. I have tried to find a phone number, but no joy, he may have moved. I would be grateful if any South East members know John and coul...

Workshop organisation. I am lucky to have a very good shed but it gets rammed with stuff, half of which needs binnning!

I did thanks. See my reply PM.

I feel a bit guilty of reacting to a post without first checking the forum history. There is a load of really interesting stuff on brakes, I have had fun searching and reading. I dont want my machine to look any different from standard, if at all possible, and due process, to my mind, is to investig...

Allan, could you give details of which BMW models these brakes are fitted to?

I am new to Ariels, but can you not adapt the late 60's Triumph/BSA TLS as per this? https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/123919261517 I suppose the back plate wont work with the earlier Ariel/BSA forks? Could it be fettled to fit? I am interested in improving my Sq 4 Mk2 front brake. Which is the single side...

Hi Chris Re starting your Velo....interesting in that I find my Mk 2 4G the easiest of bikes to start (those 250cc cylinders I suppose). I have had a Venom for 2 years, and finally got the Half Nelson on the starting procedure, thanks to local club members. The few old bikes Ive owned definitely don...

Yes that is a better idea, thanks.

Can I repair this squashed pipe and use it to supply a pressure gauge?
However hard I try it is posted upside down..this is the fitting under the timing cover.

Thanks Roger. Oh, thats interesting Simon, I was going to say that as it seems to quieten down as it warms up that could also explain a "clearance" situation.... I went for a quick spin (in a gale!) and as I was warming it up I remembered the uneven tick-over. I also feel it a bit too adva...