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by charles.bulloch
Sat Feb 12, 2022 10:32 am
Forum: Ariel Talk
Topic: Problem lapping head to barrel on a '54 VH500
Replies: 47
Views: 4857

Re: Problem lapping head to barrel on a '54 VH500

The factory owner's guide does not ask you to lap in the cylinder head on these models.
by charles.bulloch
Thu Feb 10, 2022 12:24 pm
Forum: Four stroke
Topic: Spark plugs
Replies: 13
Views: 1450

Spark plugs

Hi, people,

Are KLG spark plugs any good?
by charles.bulloch
Tue Feb 08, 2022 9:44 am
Forum: Ariel Talk
Topic: Fuel tap
Replies: 8
Views: 1192

Re: Fuel tap

When my cork tap sprung a leak with a full tank at the top of the Pass at Applecross I resolved never to use one again and made an adaptor to fit an MZ tap. These old taps are a fire hazard.
by charles.bulloch
Fri Oct 22, 2021 11:57 am
Forum: For sale/wanted - Parts, and those bits and bobs
Topic: Fork oil seals
Replies: 1
Views: 662

Fork oil seals

Hi, all,

does anyone know who sells the double lipped fork oil seals for 1954 type tele forks?

Charlie
by charles.bulloch
Sat Oct 09, 2021 10:53 am
Forum: Four stroke
Topic: Fork springs
Replies: 7
Views: 1540

Re: Fork springs

Excellent advice, folks, I'm on it!
by charles.bulloch
Thu Oct 07, 2021 10:02 am
Forum: Four stroke
Topic: Fork springs
Replies: 7
Views: 1540

Fork springs

Hi, all. I have fitted to my new VH front forks stuff from Paul Goff, the multi-rate springs and also the Dow-type damper rods. The suspension seems to be over stiff and does not give a comfortable ride. Has anyone else used this arrangement? I have only ridden 50 miles so far, can I expect the fork...
by charles.bulloch
Wed Sep 15, 2021 10:15 am
Forum: Main Chat Forum
Topic: Problem comes and goes
Replies: 29
Views: 4283

Re: Problem comes and goes

https://www.mopedarmy.com/wiki/Removing ... a_gas_tank
You can electrolyse the rust out with washing soda.
by charles.bulloch
Sun Sep 12, 2021 1:57 pm
Forum: Member's Bikes
Topic: VH 30 year project
Replies: 8
Views: 1890

Re: VH 30 year project

That bike looks good, Vesa.

Charlie
by charles.bulloch
Fri Sep 10, 2021 12:58 pm
Forum: Member's Bikes
Topic: VH 30 year project
Replies: 8
Views: 1890

Re: VH 30 year project

Klaus, it's 19 inches. I have sent away for stuff to fix the stand problem. The the ground clearance should be as normal.

Charlie
by charles.bulloch
Fri Sep 10, 2021 10:40 am
Forum: Member's Bikes
Topic: VH 30 year project
Replies: 8
Views: 1890

Re: VH 30 year project

Thanks for the interest! Klaus, I have problems with the stands. Because a 53 frame is not designed for a 39 engine, I have to improvise with an exhaust for a plunger frame.The centre stand will not retract fully and scrapes on corners. I fitted a Triumph side stand which is too long. Vesa, I first ...