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by simon.holyfield
Sun Jan 07, 2024 11:08 am
Forum: Ariel Talk
Topic: Ok, But what about this ‘R’?
Replies: 14
Views: 1054

Re: Ok, But what about this ‘R’?

Could it be a mark to record some sort of rework or fault rectification?
by simon.holyfield
Sun Jan 07, 2024 9:58 am
Forum: Four stroke
Topic: Petrol Tank Ariel F 1930
Replies: 13
Views: 1025

Re: Petrol Tank Ariel F 1930

mainly the fuel tank, but I also noticed the clutch cover or the brake lever. However, I like it best if there is not enough chrome. I would max out the chrome tank and upper rocker arms. Nothing more Thanks. The clutch cover is in original paint; I was intending to paint the handlebar and leave th...
by simon.holyfield
Sun Jan 07, 2024 8:37 am
Forum: Four stroke
Topic: Petrol Tank Ariel F 1930
Replies: 13
Views: 1025

Re: Petrol Tank Ariel F 1930

I have also come across chrome parts in some period photos on models where I would not have expected it. In contrast, the photo we used for our energy drink is an Ariel SV from the 1930s and also has a chrome tank. some old photos for your enjoyment can be found here https://www.arielklub.sk/multim...
by simon.holyfield
Sat Jan 06, 2024 12:51 pm
Forum: Four stroke
Topic: Petrol Tank Ariel F 1930
Replies: 13
Views: 1025

Re: Petrol Tank Ariel F 1930

As an example, my Model A had a chrome tank from new:

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There's chrome under the handlebar clamps too. I think you have the details on the machine register Roger.
by simon.holyfield
Wed Jan 03, 2024 6:20 pm
Forum: Four stroke
Topic: Plunger shroud
Replies: 1
Views: 296

Re: Plunger shroud

Somebody posted about that recently, either here or on the FB page...
by simon.holyfield
Wed Jan 03, 2024 6:04 pm
Forum: Four stroke
Topic: 1951 Numberplate
Replies: 5
Views: 474

Re: 1951 Numberplate

Roger Gwynn wrote: Wed Jan 03, 2024 1:43 pm I wonder what the extra hole is for at the front.
It's a towing eye!
by simon.holyfield
Sun Dec 31, 2023 3:54 pm
Forum: For sale/wanted - Bikes
Topic: NG350 1946 4sale by 'We sell classic bikes'
Replies: 14
Views: 1397

Re: NG350 1946 4sale by 'We sell classic bikes'

I'd no idea he had a centre stand!
by simon.holyfield
Wed Dec 27, 2023 2:47 pm
Forum: Main Chat Forum
Topic: Side valve 600 Ariel
Replies: 5
Views: 629

Re: Side valve 600 Ariel

Assuming we are not talking about swinging arm frames you'll find the frame number under the seat, right hand side as you sit on it, stamped on a frame lug above the oil tank. You're looking for two letters then four numbers. Swinging arm frames have the number on the left of the headstock, stamped ...
by simon.holyfield
Sat Dec 23, 2023 5:30 pm
Forum: Four stroke
Topic: Lots of white smoke - W/NG
Replies: 29
Views: 1542

Re: Lots of white smoke - W/NG

That's got to be debris in the pump valves I think. I can't see how the pushrod tubes could get blocked on the early engines.
by simon.holyfield
Wed Dec 13, 2023 10:24 am
Forum: Four stroke
Topic: FH Engine Breather
Replies: 8
Views: 416

Re: FH Engine Breather

Should I expect to see much discharge from the breather?