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by phil.trotter
Fri Feb 02, 2024 1:49 pm
Forum: Main Chat Forum
Topic: Girder Forks Repair
Replies: 5
Views: 732

Re: Girder Forks Repair

This gentleman had a stall at Founders Day; Ray Daniels Girder Forks, Stechford, Birmingham. 0770 354 1930
by phil.trotter
Mon Feb 27, 2023 3:39 pm
Forum: Main Chat Forum
Topic: Ariel Riding and Fixing 2023
Replies: 300
Views: 18423

Re: Ariel Riding and Fixing 2023

Thanks Steve(s), this information is so useful especially for those us who are not naturally electrical. I also have a sparkless Panther which will be the guinea pig for my first foray into electronics. I've recently read "The Perfected Motorcycle" by Nick Adams and was impressed how his b...
by phil.trotter
Fri Feb 24, 2023 8:51 am
Forum: Main Chat Forum
Topic: Ariel Riding and Fixing 2023
Replies: 300
Views: 18423

Re: Ariel Riding and Fixing 2023

Steve, do you have to remove the magneto from the bike to fit the Thorspark? I bought a Huntmaster a few years ago with a Thorspark already fitted and it always started first or second kick, hot or cold. Whilst I agree that a good magneto is the preferred option, I have several bikes in desperate ne...
by phil.trotter
Mon Feb 13, 2023 1:30 pm
Forum: Main Chat Forum
Topic: Ariel Riding and Fixing 2023
Replies: 300
Views: 18423

Re: Ariel Riding and Fixing 2023

The pre crossflow Ford engine was marinised and marketed by Watermota as the "Sea Wolf", "Sea Otter" and "Sea Tiger" usually fitted in Freeman cruisers. They also converted the crossflow engine (with Ford's approval) to diesel and called it the Sea Panther, almost unhea...
by phil.trotter
Fri Feb 03, 2023 8:57 am
Forum: For sale/wanted - Parts, and those bits and bobs
Topic: Sturmey Archer Kickstart spring for VB31
Replies: 22
Views: 1537

Re: Sturmey Archer Kickstart spring for VB31

Hello John, I was concerned about the availability of gearbox parts but Geoff told me that the Sturmey Archer box was used on several other makes. I'm not far away, near Frampton on Severn and have a VB31, all original and frequently used if you're up this way and want to compare notes. I also have ...
by phil.trotter
Sat Jan 07, 2023 7:09 pm
Forum: Main Chat Forum
Topic: 'Chevals' to go..
Replies: 2
Views: 504

Re: 'Chevals' to go..

I didn’t expect much interest in the old magazines, I’m a member of several bike clubs which all send me several kilos of glossy paper every year, far too much to keep. This batch will be going into the incinerator on Monday unless….
by phil.trotter
Wed Dec 21, 2022 1:27 pm
Forum: For sale/wanted - Bikes
Topic: 1931 VB
Replies: 4
Views: 641

1931 VB

There's a nice VB on car and classic. I was tempted but I already have one and two would be silly, wouldn't it?.
https://www.carandclassic.com/car/C1532477
by phil.trotter
Fri Nov 18, 2022 8:47 am
Forum: Main Chat Forum
Topic: magneto rotor removal
Replies: 4
Views: 390

Re: magneto rotor removal

If you use Google and search for Lucas MO1 there are several videos showing the magneto being stripped down. I've no desire to strip a magneto but it all looks pretty straightforward.
by phil.trotter
Tue Nov 15, 2022 2:19 pm
Forum: Main Chat Forum
Topic: 'Chevals' to go..
Replies: 2
Views: 504

'Chevals' to go..

I have copies of the club magazine from 1989 to 2021 all in good condition and neatly bound in club binders. I'd like to pass these on in their entirety and completely FOC to anyone who would like to collect them from 8 miles south of Gloucester.
by phil.trotter
Thu Aug 04, 2022 4:51 pm
Forum: Four stroke
Topic: VB Steering Stem
Replies: 15
Views: 1113

Re: VB Steering Stem

Thanks for both the helpful replies. Now I know what the leather rings are for I'll leave them out until I find suitable replacements. After looking at the photo of the damper rod, I'm going to make a new brass replacement for mine. The hole that the spindle passes through is actually egg shaped and...