will_curry wrote: ↑Mon Jan 08, 2024 1:23 pm I wonder how much end float there is on the gearbox mainshaft?

When you pull the clutch in not only will the mainshaft tend to slow down
it will also be pushed over to the drive side as far as the endfloat will
allow.

Good question. I'll have a look when I get it on the bench.

Thanks Will.

A bit more diagnosis suggests Paul Jameson's comment regarding cold gearbox grease my be pertinent. At 28 seconds, into the video (link below) you can hear the noise I'm talking about - which is very similar to the noise you get when going into gear. It sounds like the dogs spinning against each oth...

This picture is merely here for looking at! The part built FH has to come off the bench to deal with another problem. IMG_20240107_161527.jpg Starting up the SQ4 this afternoon I was dismayed to hear a horrendous noise. This bike has been in service all last season without missing a beat, and yet wh...

Could it be a mark to record some sort of rework or fault rectification?

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...

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...

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


There's chrome under the handlebar clamps too. I think you have the details on the machine register Roger.

Somebody posted about that recently, either here or on the FB page...

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!

I'd no idea he had a centre stand!