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- Thu Jun 01, 2023 7:27 pm
- Forum: For sale/wanted - Bikes
- Topic: For Sale 1955 SQ4 with Watsonian sidescar
- Replies: 2
- Views: 716
Re: For Sale 1955 SQ4 with Watsonian sidescar
Hi Didn't realize I hadn't stated a price which is circa £16000. Dave
- Sun May 28, 2023 4:41 pm
- Forum: For sale/wanted - Bikes
- Topic: For Sale 1955 SQ4 with Watsonian sidescar
- Replies: 2
- Views: 716
For Sale 1955 SQ4 with Watsonian sidescar
Fully restored SQ4 by Reeds Classic Motorcycle 2011.
- Mon Mar 13, 2023 3:39 pm
- Forum: Four stroke
- Topic: Square 4 reliability issue
- Replies: 17
- Views: 1399
Re: Square 4 reliability issue
So I think, fingers crossed, that I "with help" have resolved my problem. It was the battery! I did however have a moment with the engine having put the dreaded E10 in the tank, which I can categorically say it will not like.
Dave
Dave
- Sat Feb 11, 2023 9:46 pm
- Forum: Four stroke
- Topic: Square 4 reliability issue
- Replies: 17
- Views: 1399
Re: Square 4 reliability issue
Hi Simon
Looks like your right we are both in Swindon. I will contact Dave Owen for help once I've done my best to rectify the issue.
Thanks
Looks like your right we are both in Swindon. I will contact Dave Owen for help once I've done my best to rectify the issue.
Thanks
- Tue Feb 07, 2023 3:45 pm
- Forum: Four stroke
- Topic: Square 4 reliability issue
- Replies: 17
- Views: 1399
Re: Square 4 reliability issue
Thanks to everyone for there support, reassurance and suggestions. I'm on a journey, when I have found the cause I will post it which may help someone else with a similar problem.
Dave
Dave
- Mon Feb 06, 2023 5:51 pm
- Forum: Four stroke
- Topic: Square 4 reliability issue
- Replies: 17
- Views: 1399
Square 4 reliability issue
Hi Everyone I've had my SQ4 now for about 6 months and have had nothing but trouble. This is my first Ariel and probably my last! The engine keeps stopping whilst idling after a short run and takes ages before it will start again. I have checked the fuel tank breather, the filters on both the tank a...
- Sun Jan 01, 2023 9:04 pm
- Forum: Four stroke
- Topic: Square Four stops when idling
- Replies: 3
- Views: 201
Re: Square Four stops when idling
I am using V-Power which is E5. I have put SAE 20 in the dashpot. A physical inability to try sliding the throttle slide without removing the carb. Why would the bike run fine and then stop running when idling is beyond me!
- Sun Jan 01, 2023 5:28 pm
- Forum: Four stroke
- Topic: Square Four stops when idling
- Replies: 3
- Views: 201
Square Four stops when idling
Hi All I have recently purchased a beautiful 1955 Square Four registration RLE 999. I have a problem which I am unable to solve. The engine starts fine, runs fine until I stop and let the engine idle for a while at which point it stops running as if the ignition has been turned off. I have checked t...
- Mon Nov 28, 2022 10:24 am
- Forum: Four stroke
- Topic: Strange objects found in my petrol tank
- Replies: 11
- Views: 958
Re: Strange objects found in my petrol tank
Hi Ian
Thanks for the interesting story, coincidently an old flames family had a dedicated signed book by T.E Lawernce. It's a small world. Dave
Thanks for the interesting story, coincidently an old flames family had a dedicated signed book by T.E Lawernce. It's a small world. Dave
- Sun Nov 27, 2022 6:33 pm
- Forum: Four stroke
- Topic: Strange objects found in my petrol tank
- Replies: 11
- Views: 958
Re: Strange objects found in my petrol tank
Thanks for confirming my suspicions Going to recycle them with the beer cans!