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by cbranni
Tue May 14, 2024 8:14 am
Forum: Ariel Talk
Topic: Solex carburettor
Replies: 12
Views: 110

Re: Solex carburettor

My involute spring was a little lazy, no amount of fettling could get it right so I added an extra spring and it now works perfectly may not look very nice but it works.

Kind regards Colin

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by cbranni
Sat Mar 09, 2024 8:38 am
Forum: Four stroke
Topic: Mk2 square 4 compression test
Replies: 7
Views: 764

Re: Mk2 square 4 compression test

Hi, I can't remember the actual readings but I know they were all just over 100 and my Mk 1 runs very well.
by cbranni
Mon Oct 30, 2023 12:41 pm
Forum: Main Chat Forum
Topic: DVLA registration request very slow
Replies: 23
Views: 3676

Re: DVLA registration request very slow

Good news, my new V5c for the Sq 4 arrived today with the correct engine and frame numbers and colour,
was a long wait but well worth it.

Kind regards Colin
by cbranni
Thu Oct 05, 2023 6:42 pm
Forum: Main Chat Forum
Topic: DVLA registration request very slow
Replies: 23
Views: 3676

Re: DVLA registration request very slow

Just an update the V5c for the Douglas arrived today, but more importantly the amended V5c for the Sq 4 shouldn't be far behind.

Colin
by cbranni
Mon Oct 02, 2023 2:51 pm
Forum: Main Chat Forum
Topic: DVLA registration request very slow
Replies: 23
Views: 3676

Re: DVLA registration request very slow

Good news Dennis, I hope mine isn't far behind

Colin
by cbranni
Sat Sep 30, 2023 9:20 pm
Forum: Main Chat Forum
Topic: DVLA registration request very slow
Replies: 23
Views: 3676

Re: DVLA registration request very slow

Hello everyone, Just to give my experience of the DVLA this year, last week of July I sent three applications to them, 1. Tiger Cub to retain reg number using original log book this was done through Triumph Dating officer, I sent everything to him and he sent it to DVLA. There was an issue with fram...
by cbranni
Thu Aug 31, 2023 10:57 am
Forum: A Bad thing happened to my Ariel
Topic: Another prat pulled out of the side road without looking
Replies: 15
Views: 2915

Re: Another prat pulled out of the side road without looking

Wishing you and your machine a speedy recovery, I hope all goes well with the insurance people.

Colin
by cbranni
Tue May 02, 2023 2:58 pm
Forum: Two stroke
Topic: Welding pinholes in petrol tank
Replies: 5
Views: 1607

Re: Welding pinholes in petrol tank

I can second the use of solder, just need to be very clean, good luck

Colin
by cbranni
Thu Apr 27, 2023 7:33 pm
Forum: For sale/wanted - Bikes
Topic: 1952 ARIEL VHA 500CC ridgid
Replies: 7
Views: 1482

Re: 1952 ARIEL VHA 500CC ridgid

Very nice indeed Alan

Colin
by cbranni
Tue Nov 15, 2022 8:29 am
Forum: Ariel Talk
Topic: Moments like this make it all worthwhile.
Replies: 11
Views: 1139

Re: Moments like this make it all worthwhile.

Hello Dennis,

Looks and sounds great, well done, bit more fettling and you will soon be out enjoying that lovely bike.

Colin