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by ian cochrane
Thu Oct 12, 2023 12:55 pm
Forum: Four stroke
Topic: Rear mudguard stays Black Ariel
Replies: 2
Views: 274

Re: Rear mudguard stays Black Ariel

Thanks Roger
by ian cochrane
Wed Oct 11, 2023 8:38 pm
Forum: Four stroke
Topic: Rear mudguard stays Black Ariel
Replies: 2
Views: 274

Rear mudguard stays Black Ariel

I’ve tried unsuccessfully to obtain rear mudguard stays for my 1927 OHV Ariel,Ariel Klub Slovakia no longer do them so it looks like I will have to make them,can anyone tell me what dia steel tube I would require and possibly a photo of how they are attached to the mudguard would be of great help. T...
by ian cochrane
Fri Sep 13, 2019 1:03 pm
Forum: For sale/wanted - Parts, and those bits and bobs
Topic: Ksa1 magneto
Replies: 4
Views: 3611

Re: Ksa1 magneto

Chris It would depend on condition,restored/unrestored,I suppose for a decent one intact,good spark about 200/250.I am a short distance from Aberdeen so would need to consider delivery cost.Last one I saw on eBay was at £225
PM me with details asking price.
by ian cochrane
Fri Sep 13, 2019 11:16 am
Forum: For sale/wanted - Parts, and those bits and bobs
Topic: Ksa1 magneto
Replies: 4
Views: 3611

Ksa1 magneto

Anybody know where I can purchase an anti-clockwise ksa 1 mag for my black Ariel,I have tried several mag.restorers including brightspark,Tony Cooper,priory etc others haven’t responded to my emails,soon as I mention it’s an EIC mag on the bike it’s a cant do because they have no spares,so it looks ...
by ian cochrane
Mon Jan 22, 2018 8:51 pm
Forum: Main Chat Forum
Topic: Black Ariel parts
Replies: 5
Views: 2330

Re: Black Ariel parts

Thanks all,have been in contact with Peter and he has possibly given me a solution to the kickstart jamming without replacing the parts.
Ian
by ian cochrane
Sun Jan 21, 2018 3:12 pm
Forum: Main Chat Forum
Topic: Black Ariel parts
Replies: 5
Views: 2330

Re: Black Ariel parts

Cheers Richard I have been sending e mails to that address,but will keep trying.Do you just send a list of parts and await his reply re availability and total costs.
by ian cochrane
Sat Jan 20, 2018 9:13 pm
Forum: Main Chat Forum
Topic: Black Ariel parts
Replies: 5
Views: 2330

Black Ariel parts

What is the best way to contact the Ariel Klub Czech guys,I have e mailed them but never get a reply,I need a kick start quadrant and pinion for my 27 OHV.Seems to be the only place to get them.Any contact details would be appreciated.
by ian cochrane
Wed Feb 08, 2017 7:27 pm
Forum: Ariel Talk
Topic: Ariel 500 OHV 1928 Pinstriping for tank
Replies: 12
Views: 5862

Re: Ariel 500 OHV 1928 Pinstriping for tank

Since I will be doing my 27 OHV over the next couple of months,how thick are the pinstripes?.What paint did you use,one shot?.That is one stunning Black Ariel.
Ian
by ian cochrane
Thu Dec 29, 2016 7:25 pm
Forum: Four stroke
Topic: Vintage bike petrol caps
Replies: 8
Views: 3471

Re: Vintage bike petrol caps

Buy a tin of plus-gas and soak it for a few days,watch any painted parts though.i used it to remove the inlet pipe which is screwed into the head on my 26 model C,got it off the internet.
by ian cochrane
Wed Nov 23, 2016 11:05 pm
Forum: Main Chat Forum
Topic: Replica chroming kits
Replies: 15
Views: 6527

Re: Replica chroming kits

I have been using a Bright nickel kit on my 27 Ariel,and the finish you can get is fantastic,it's all about preparation,cleanliness etc.There is no one near Aberdeen who will undertake this type of plating especially on the smaller parts,the larger parts I have to send south and it ain't cheap.I thi...