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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: 440

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: 2290

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: 2290

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: 2290

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: 2290

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: 1796

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: 862

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: 1397

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: 1078

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
by cbranni
Sat Aug 20, 2022 7:26 am
Forum: Member's Bikes
Topic: 1951 Ariel 4G Square Four.
Replies: 13
Views: 3014

Re: 1951 Ariel 4G Square Four.

Just as an update on this rebuilt Sq 4 it has now covered about 750 miles and I have to say they have almost been trouble free, I will admit that all the miles were done in short 30 to 40 mile circuits around Gower where I live, never wandering far incase I had problems with the rebuilt engine, too ...