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by Bob.Murphy
Thu Apr 18, 2024 9:02 pm
Forum: Main Chat Forum
Topic: Stafford M/C Show
Replies: 5
Views: 101

Re: Stafford M/C Show

I love that Cotton - triangulation at its best !

Bob.
by Bob.Murphy
Fri Mar 22, 2024 5:38 pm
Forum: Main Chat Forum
Topic: Scottish Bike Show - some Ariels
Replies: 6
Views: 334

Re: Scottish Bike Show - some Ariels

Thanks for the comments, I thought you would find plenty to get your teeth into !

Bob.
by Bob.Murphy
Tue Mar 19, 2024 10:54 am
Forum: Main Chat Forum
Topic: Scottish Bike Show - some Ariels
Replies: 6
Views: 334

Re: Scottish Bike Show - some Ariels

To continue . . . .

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And finally . . . I do love 'Cammy Nortons' !!

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Bob.
by Bob.Murphy
Tue Mar 19, 2024 10:49 am
Forum: Main Chat Forum
Topic: Scottish Bike Show - some Ariels
Replies: 6
Views: 334

Scottish Bike Show - some Ariels

I was at the Scottish Bike show at the Royal Highland Showground, Edinburgh at the weekend (it's about one mile from my house !). There was the usual range of cheap helmets, cheap tools, Chinese bikes, 'Custom bike' display, overpriced burgers and then - the Classic Bike Hall! Attendance this year s...
by Bob.Murphy
Sun Mar 03, 2024 12:05 pm
Forum: Main Chat Forum
Topic: production reproduction rockerbox Ariel SG, VG 1931 - 32
Replies: 11
Views: 595

Re: production reproduction rockerbox Ariel SG, VG 1931 - 32

Wow! This is serious stuff, well done guys. Your skills and ability to get these rare parts made like this is very impressive.
Once there was a time when if you lived in Birmingham you could get patterns and castings made quickly and cheaply, but times change.
More power to you.
Bob.
by Bob.Murphy
Sat Mar 02, 2024 7:10 pm
Forum: Electrics
Topic: New 'Red Dot' Ammeters now available
Replies: 10
Views: 1262

Re: New 'Red Dot' Ammeters now available

I don't see why that would be. An Ammeter (in theory) has zero resistance and doesn't affect the current in any way. Grounding the case to the frame, and therefore the ground potential of the battery, shouldn't affect its operation. There is a light bulb in there of course which is wired to the ligh...
by Bob.Murphy
Thu Feb 29, 2024 10:09 am
Forum: Electrics
Topic: New 'Red Dot' Ammeters now available
Replies: 10
Views: 1262

Re: New 'Red Dot' Ammeters now available

Yes, they just measure the current flowing along a wire. You will have to swap the connections so that you get it showing a positive charge when the dynamo/alternator is charging. An easier method is to get it showing a negative when the engine isn't running and the lights are on (depending on how t...
by Bob.Murphy
Tue Feb 13, 2024 9:05 pm
Forum: For sale/wanted - Parts, and those bits and bobs
Topic: Wanted parts burman q gearbox
Replies: 4
Views: 274

Re: Wanted parts burman q gearbox

Johnny, Olaf has been a member since April 2011 !!
Bob.
by Bob.Murphy
Thu Feb 08, 2024 9:27 pm
Forum: Main Chat Forum
Topic: Ariel exhibition in Brno - Czech Republic.
Replies: 15
Views: 1417

Re: Ariel exhibition in Brno - Czech Republic.

Best wishes for a rapid recovery Frank, take it easy.
Bob.