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by charvey
Tue May 28, 2024 4:15 pm
Forum: For sale/wanted - Parts, and those bits and bobs
Topic: single bike trailer
Replies: 0
Views: 117

single bike trailer

Hi All, Looking for a single bike trailer not smart, mini hubs, 10" tyres, 4 stud wheels, and suspention, not bothed about the tyres or bearings can repair or replace them. Must be able to take Ariel bike,I find it hard to push the bikes up and onto my trailer without dropping it or overbalanci...
by charvey
Sun May 26, 2024 9:30 am
Forum: Main Chat Forum
Topic: Ariel day in Oxfordshire
Replies: 9
Views: 782

Re: Ariel day in Oxfordshire

Hi All,
A very good day at Cassington lots of Ariels and others and the sun shine was there, 140mile round trip well worth it the run and the bike was perfect, mine is the one covered in clothes as it really warmed up after first thing .
Any way good day out. Take care All.Clive.
by charvey
Tue May 21, 2024 9:22 am
Forum: Ariel Talk
Topic: Insulating washers under valve springs
Replies: 3
Views: 278

Re: Insulating washers under valve springs

Thanks both of you for the replies I will get some when I am in that direction Clive.
by charvey
Sat May 11, 2024 6:29 pm
Forum: Ariel Talk
Topic: Insulating washers under valve springs
Replies: 3
Views: 278

Insulating washers under valve springs

Hello all,
Does anybody fit the insulating washers under the valve spring holder on a single not having fitted them before I just wonder are they worth while and if they are, where do I either get them or the material to make them from Thanks Clive.
by charvey
Tue May 07, 2024 5:32 pm
Forum: Ariel Talk
Topic: 1920 Ariel
Replies: 5
Views: 271

Re: 1920 Ariel

What ever the year it looks really good, could you put a few more photo's up for us to enjoy, well done it must have taken a long time but it look well, now to get it on the road good luck and enjoy Clive.
by charvey
Sat Apr 13, 2024 7:40 am
Forum: Main Chat Forum
Topic: Ariel day in Oxfordshire
Replies: 9
Views: 782

Re: Ariel day in Oxfordshire

I went last year a real good collection of bikes all sorts some really nice examples of British bikes will go again this year on the 29 Ariel. Clive.
by charvey
Tue Feb 20, 2024 4:26 pm
Forum: Ariel Talk
Topic: oil feed to crankshaft
Replies: 6
Views: 907

Re: oil feed to crankshaft

Sorry all, The return side plunger on the oil pump is the larger of course still larger than the original if that's the way you want to try also the dural block is larger width wise and smaller height wise but there you go it's a project to try if you feel the need, Clive
by charvey
Fri Feb 16, 2024 5:17 pm
Forum: Ariel Talk
Topic: oil feed to crankshaft
Replies: 6
Views: 907

Re: oil feed to crankshaft

I have just measured the Triumph pump the pressure side is 7/16" and the scavenge side is 3/8" if that's any interest and the gasket needs altering so it will work, Clive.
by charvey
Fri Feb 16, 2024 5:12 pm
Forum: Ariel Talk
Topic: oil pump ball bearings
Replies: 5
Views: 789

Re: oil pump ball bearings

Thanks Pete, I found a couple of bearings in my cycle parts, Thanks anyway Clive.
by charvey
Thu Feb 15, 2024 8:18 am
Forum: Ariel Talk
Topic: oil feed to crankshaft
Replies: 6
Views: 907

Re: oil feed to crankshaft

Hi All, Thanks very much for all replies, I had not really thought about it till I am about put together an engine to replace the old engine which need looking at after about 25years and I really don't know miles it has done. I have a Triumph oil pump which I have modified to fit rather than going d...