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by Richard Kal
Sat Jul 06, 2019 1:12 am
Forum: For sale/wanted - Bikes
Topic: WANTED: 500cc OHV Black Ariel
Replies: 6
Views: 3448

Re: WANTED: 500cc OHV Black Ariel

But Charles,
Could you ever break the bond.......?
by Richard Kal
Thu Jul 04, 2019 4:41 am
Forum: Main Chat Forum
Topic: Turning on a mandrel - Loctite?
Replies: 14
Views: 4587

Re: Turning on a mandrel - Loctite?

I agree with Michael's method; would do the same.
Richard
by Richard Kal
Tue Jun 18, 2019 11:53 pm
Forum: Ariel Talk
Topic: 1928 Ariel some wood and some tape ..
Replies: 88
Views: 47336

Re: 1928 Ariel some wood and some tape ..

Hi Damien,
My barrel is to suit the sidevalve (integral head). There is a mounting flange with two studs, for the carburettor inlet.

Richard
by Richard Kal
Tue Jun 18, 2019 7:08 am
Forum: Ariel Talk
Topic: 1928 Ariel some wood and some tape ..
Replies: 88
Views: 47336

Re: 1928 Ariel some wood and some tape ..

Hi Damien,
I have a spare 557 cc barrel,
Regards,
Richard
Perth
by Richard Kal
Fri May 31, 2019 12:17 am
Forum: Main Chat Forum
Topic: Returned from Australia
Replies: 35
Views: 9941

Re: Returned from Australia

If ever lending a tool, I remind the borrower that it is boomerang brand; always expected to come back!
by Richard Kal
Tue May 21, 2019 12:27 pm
Forum: Four stroke
Topic: 1939 RH 'R' stamping
Replies: 20
Views: 6489

Re: 1939 RH 'R' stamping

You might be onto it Vincent,
A friend who worked in the engine assembly area at BSA told me that the builders all had their individual stampings for the bottom ends.

His trademark was 4 small centre punch marks in the shape of a diamond, on the crankcase of BSA singles.

Richard.
by Richard Kal
Tue Feb 05, 2019 2:00 am
Forum: For sale/wanted - Parts, and those bits and bobs
Topic: 1938 4G: looking for a RH footrest
Replies: 6
Views: 2300

Re: 1938 4G: looking for a RH footrest

Thanks for the advice everyone; Karol to the rescue (again) - footpeg in the post on its way to Western Australia!
by Richard Kal
Fri Feb 01, 2019 11:17 am
Forum: For sale/wanted - Parts, and those bits and bobs
Topic: 1938 4G: looking for a RH footrest
Replies: 6
Views: 2300

1938 4G: looking for a RH footrest

Hi All,
Can anyone help with a RH footrest - the one with the big curl under the gearbox.
Thanks,
Richard
Western Australia
by Richard Kal
Fri Feb 01, 2019 4:20 am
Forum: Four stroke
Topic: 1927 Model A: seeking help with luggage rack details
Replies: 1
Views: 1114

1927 Model A: seeking help with luggage rack details

Hi All, Hoping someone can help with information (drawing, sketch, pics). I am making a luggage rack (rear carrier), but am fortunate to have the original as a template. the new one is tacked together, ready to be tigged. However, there should be a bracket at the rear; I think it was for a stop ligh...