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by Simon.Gardiner
Wed Jan 03, 2024 12:59 am
Forum: Ariel Talk
Topic: Frame and swingarm compatibility.
Replies: 15
Views: 1222

Re: Frame and swingarm compatibility.

Drags (Roger) have a doc that details the differences between the BSA and Ariel versions of the '56 full-width alloy hub.
(I've stolen it and put it into a 'HowTo' in the members' area 'Howtos' section. :mrgreen: )

SG
by Simon.Gardiner
Fri Dec 22, 2023 3:54 pm
Forum: Four stroke
Topic: Lots of white smoke - W/NG
Replies: 29
Views: 1339

Re: Lots of white smoke - W/NG

It'll take as long as it needs to clear depending on how much is in the sump! (Although minutes rather than hours, maybe around 5 if that helps).
Alternatively loosen the sump plate bolts and drain off what's in there.....

SG
by Simon.Gardiner
Thu Dec 21, 2023 11:08 pm
Forum: Four stroke
Topic: Lots of white smoke - W/NG
Replies: 29
Views: 1339

Re: Lots of white smoke - W/NG

Is the oil returning to the tank as frothy bubbles/little spurts or a constant stream? If the latter there's a lot in the sump which will cause smoke until it clears. (As an aside - I'm sure you're running the bike on the rear stand - my VH would smoke like billy-oh after a few minutes on the side s...
by Simon.Gardiner
Thu Dec 21, 2023 12:26 am
Forum: For sale/wanted - Parts, and those bits and bobs
Topic: Wanted NH350 cam 1750-54 and pinion
Replies: 17
Views: 1514

Re: Wanted NH350 cam 1750-54 and pinion

Dennis - you might need to check out Drags for these....

SG
by Simon.Gardiner
Thu Dec 21, 2023 12:18 am
Forum: Four stroke
Topic: My NH 350 Piston
Replies: 12
Views: 929

Re: My NH 350 Piston

For info, those are the exact original equipment pistons Ariel used for the alloy head 350s.
Back in the mid 1970s Writers had a 'bin' full of them for £5.00 a go, with rings and gudgeon pins. Unfortunately only in std bore size - but that stop me and a mate buying a couple! :mrgreen:

SG
by Simon.Gardiner
Tue Dec 12, 2023 12:43 pm
Forum: For sale/wanted - Parts, and those bits and bobs
Topic: Wanted-Primary chaincase outer, SQ4 Mk1 1950 Part No. 5714-37U
Replies: 4
Views: 473

Re: Wanted-Primary chaincase outer, SQ4 Mk1 1950 Part No. 5714-37U

Roger Gwynn wrote: Tue Dec 12, 2023 10:20 am Actually it is club SQ4 spares that have them...
I think that makes them only available to Club Members (for more reasons than just Club favouritism)?

SG
by Simon.Gardiner
Thu Dec 07, 2023 3:07 pm
Forum: Four stroke
Topic: Major oil leak from rear enclosed chain case
Replies: 6
Views: 418

Re: Major oil leak from rear enclosed chain case

Paul - how much is 'major'?

Probably worth checking the condition of the felt wick in the oil tank, maybe it's missing completely?

This thread might help:
viewtopic.php?p=88975

SG
by Simon.Gardiner
Mon Dec 04, 2023 6:42 pm
Forum: For sale/wanted - Bikes
Topic: 1934 Ariel - in need of slight attention
Replies: 13
Views: 2185

Re: 1934 Ariel - in need of slight attention

Swansea and frame numbers.... I've had a lot of discussions with DVLA folk about this over the years, having spent several decades working with databases. A few years ago I was given the nugget of info that the problem (then at any rate) was that the screens that the DVLA staff had to use to access ...
by Simon.Gardiner
Wed Nov 29, 2023 10:17 pm
Forum: Two stroke
Topic: Carburettor leaking fuel
Replies: 8
Views: 723

Re: Carburettor leaking fuel

I replaced the old float and needle in my 375 with new 'ethanol proof' versions from Amal and also added the fibre washer under the needle valve housing as is often advised when fitting the 'ethanol proof' components. However, I found that with the fibre washer the new float and needle arrangement w...
by Simon.Gardiner
Wed Nov 29, 2023 9:49 pm
Forum: Ariel Talk
Topic: Johnny Shanks
Replies: 6
Views: 629

Re: Johnny Shanks

Well well! In the first of the 'racing' pics number 5. with the often maligned full-width front brake looks to be out-braking number 6 (note also the fingers over the front brake lever!) Mind you, number 6 might be compromised by some weird stuff hanging off his fork leg... Thanks all for posting! :...