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by brianbarbary
Sun Dec 24, 2023 11:49 am
Forum: Four stroke
Topic: KH500 Lean Running Problems
Replies: 14
Views: 1420

Re: KH500 Lean Running Problems

Hi Les My 376 carb has, pilot jet 30, carb slide 3.5 main jet 210, needle 106 needle position 3 I would have a chat with the guy from Surrey Cycles he has been helpfull to me in the past his phone number is 01342 716120 ( email ) info@surreycycles.com one other thought could you have a problem with ...
by brianbarbary
Thu Dec 21, 2023 10:51 am
Forum: Four stroke
Topic: KH500 Lean Running Problems
Replies: 14
Views: 1420

Re: KH500 Lean Running Problems

Hi Les. I have a 1949 KH i have checked the photos i took during my rebuild my head has the same 2 holes they are not used i can only guess that they were used as locating dowl holes during machining to align the head for line boring the rocker spindles and machining the valve seats etc during manuf...
by brianbarbary
Tue Mar 25, 2014 9:24 pm
Forum: Ariel Talk
Topic: Cahin Tension Rigid Frames
Replies: 4
Views: 1935

hi keith i would turn the rear wheel round and find the tight spot on the chain then adjust the chain at this point it will be a bit more slack on the loose part of the chain check this is not too loose this should solve the problem of the chain being to tight brian
by brianbarbary
Fri Feb 28, 2014 8:44 pm
Forum: Ariel Talk
Topic: ariel square four
Replies: 0
Views: 1098

ariel square four

square four for sale on ebay seems good buy and has had a lot of work done might be a good restoration for someone its a bit of a mish mash but could still make a nice bike has a buy it now price of 6500
by brianbarbary
Sat Feb 01, 2014 4:57 pm
Forum: Main Chat Forum
Topic: slimming down leaf springs ?
Replies: 17
Views: 5072

if you grind down the springs will they be the right spring tension for your use ,you could get springs made if you know the length and load of the spring you may be able to get one made to order i would get the advice of a spring specialist
by brianbarbary
Sat Feb 01, 2014 4:33 pm
Forum: Main Chat Forum
Topic: Bloke needs advice!
Replies: 5
Views: 2653

i would dump the wife and spend the money you save on another bike probably be more fun as well the only down side is you may have to do your own cooking and washing and that could be a health hazad