With the dynamo off of the machine and on the bench it was possible to have a better look at it. It was found that the third brush was still present although it was disconnected from it's terminal post. As I understand it a resistor would have been switched in or out of the field windings to give a ...

Decided to make a start looking into the lack of charge from the dynamo, which meant removing the offside exhaust pipe and it's drive sprocket. This led to a number of discoveries. IMG_20240427_124403492.jpg The cable from the dynamo seemed to be joined to the rest of machine's wiring via a ball of ...

Had two Ariels on our stand, a KH and a LF along with 6 other machines. The Ariel Owners Club it would seem was not present.

Today fitted a replacement (longer) rear brake rod.
The idea being to reposition the rear brake peddle as I felt the original position to be somewhat awkward, too high, as it involved taking the foot of the rest and raising it several inches to operate the brake.

It is the Stafford Motorcycle Shoe this weekend, is anyone going? I am taking my little LF 250 for it's first public outing. On the British Motorcycle Riders Club (Oxford) in the Prestwood Hall, next to Bonhams. Call and say hello if passing.

Plan to take the LF, might even be running by then. Usual format, no fees, drink beer, tell lies (the older I get the faster I went) enjoy the ride.

Spent a little more time on the carburettor and found another small hole that not been completely cleaned. IMG_20240410_161658380.jpg It was in the brass jet block that is normally pressed into the carburettor body. Started up and ran but still reluctant to "tick over" By the way, does any...

Carburettor all back together and refitted but still difficult to start (not helped by waiting for a replacement right knee) and still reluctant to "tick" over.
Any bright ideas anyone?

Today, carburettor dismantling and cleaning. Here it is, all apart and ready for cleaning

Thank you people for your comments. I think I will (for the time being that is) go with Nev's suggestions and just run on the battery. As ignition is from a magneto there is noting other that the horn needs any electricity during daylight. As to the dynamo sprocket that was the one fitted on the bik...