BertieB wrote: ↑Mon Oct 16, 2023 6:38 pm I was also at the auction and bought a box of '29 LF hubs! There was a lot of LF bits and bobs

Bertie, does this mean that the Tiger Cup rear wheel is being replaced ?
Need another wheel spindle ? .
Bob.

Err, ammeters should have negligible resistance - they pass the current straight through. Voltmeters should have infinite resistance.
Bob.

Can any one advise if it is OK to hone the bores on my Ariel Arrow? I understand some two strokes have a particular finish which would be damaged by honing. You're probably thinking of "Nicasil" plated bores - which can't be honed. My BMW 100 GS has them. I think Nikasil is used to hard p...

It will need better brakes - single leading shoe Ariel 7" front on a Commando OMG .
Bob.

So sorry to hear this Paul, I hope you recover quickly. Its a shame about the bike but it can be repaired, we take a bit longer as we get older. I've lost track of the number of times I've had to "take to the grass" to avoid other traffic on the wrong side of the road (usually black Landro...

So, no use then. I should have read the initial request more carefully !

Ah well, nice try.

Bob.

Sean, I'm back home now - this is what I have; Two brake plates for a swing-arm Ariel (though Roger will probably tell us that the casting numbers are for a BSA !). They are a perfect match for the MkI Lester Grant TLS brake so I think they are what you are after. Let me know if you are interested a...

I'd go for "A Pride of Ariels".
Bob.

I picked up two alloy rear brake plates (devoid of all fittings) at an auto jumble for £10 each. I think they are for the swing arm frames.
I'm not at home at present but I'll put some pictures up sometime after 5th August.
Hopefully they are what you're after.
Bob.

You could have a word with Newman Cams, they will probably be able to re-profile them.
Bob.