tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-67159096085548138172024-03-20T06:45:29.012+00:00Airy-oleArielTThttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10818879100120419501noreply@blogger.comBlogger246125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6715909608554813817.post-69129475859108854432016-07-10T09:55:00.001+01:002016-07-10T09:55:09.531+01:001920 Ariel BrakeplateSince having the bright idea of using motocross front wheels for my 20 Ariel (cos they are 21", allow mw to fit wired on tyres and allow me a small drum brake) I've been struggling to fit the wheel to the narrow girder forks. The Japanese brakeplate, being alloy, is too thick. So Ive made my own from 5mm steel plate to use the old Japanese internals. Kinda pleased how its turned out.<div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLM_3eNpnRDP_l4Opk2np1-U_ZCYoTc7dTlaVDeKrCpWBNW3YzOlxLaDFsLyQ8nbcr07QugMDkReJAsIreUTEXMa-TKhJZXe773SYqp9xcqXwYa-V_d4owDCFXGzUVc_12xjEvkFHsSdH0/s640/blogger-image-1079947900.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLM_3eNpnRDP_l4Opk2np1-U_ZCYoTc7dTlaVDeKrCpWBNW3YzOlxLaDFsLyQ8nbcr07QugMDkReJAsIreUTEXMa-TKhJZXe773SYqp9xcqXwYa-V_d4owDCFXGzUVc_12xjEvkFHsSdH0/s640/blogger-image-1079947900.jpg"></a></div>And with the brake boss welded on and the internals added:-</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtJHL_yoVwRq2LtEq0NnS6zpCIsKECm1nnI8My1ZMQ2hyHCSwDL9RbxWbKZ0ePM8FzYyo9_-ga1FoYszpgAPyo-pPAbsqwrLAfSjZweh6bOTZtp6qKN0Q_MJaVXNkHLJyQTlLMOcSBzFiz/s640/blogger-image-1748442166.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtJHL_yoVwRq2LtEq0NnS6zpCIsKECm1nnI8My1ZMQ2hyHCSwDL9RbxWbKZ0ePM8FzYyo9_-ga1FoYszpgAPyo-pPAbsqwrLAfSjZweh6bOTZtp6qKN0Q_MJaVXNkHLJyQTlLMOcSBzFiz/s640/blogger-image-1748442166.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEha91u5DYoEuZa0tYSZRoTRwTbaX0feWA4rL5fPeEiaJzECT2dkoTJKmrKNjteItfsrM676K3WAQfa-67aXjyIaq1qJ_COWmmbtKNNlX9JK6PiZIArYGoMPwsoS16Of_CWsQ1icUVtdGPUR/s640/blogger-image-1483512716.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEha91u5DYoEuZa0tYSZRoTRwTbaX0feWA4rL5fPeEiaJzECT2dkoTJKmrKNjteItfsrM676K3WAQfa-67aXjyIaq1qJ_COWmmbtKNNlX9JK6PiZIArYGoMPwsoS16Of_CWsQ1icUVtdGPUR/s640/blogger-image-1483512716.jpg"></a></div>Should do the job.</div>ArielTThttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10818879100120419501noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6715909608554813817.post-25912595673340499292016-06-14T17:01:00.001+01:002016-06-14T17:01:25.810+01:00PrescottCatching up - I rode the 1913 Ariel to the Prescott Bike Festival a month or so ago. Not been out on it properly since 2009. It went really well with the bigger jet and proper engine breathing at last.<div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtGh7blYOBimoHULF04ftp9DistO6VmgIGDjOVCx7YRh22lZAs3Q3GKctwW7qQBsu6E4ZfyexbD3KhZi4puXFACSiGbrCh1-6GJAlzaQzgMgoxhPjHPics41IsS9NdPdBVqgg_p4dqB32F/s640/blogger-image-1879006310.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtGh7blYOBimoHULF04ftp9DistO6VmgIGDjOVCx7YRh22lZAs3Q3GKctwW7qQBsu6E4ZfyexbD3KhZi4puXFACSiGbrCh1-6GJAlzaQzgMgoxhPjHPics41IsS9NdPdBVqgg_p4dqB32F/s640/blogger-image-1879006310.jpg"></a></div><br></div>ArielTThttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10818879100120419501noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6715909608554813817.post-31651320743847864932016-06-14T16:59:00.001+01:002016-06-14T16:59:05.094+01:00Cumbrian FunWent up to Millers and did the Round Cumbria on the old Ariel. Loads of pies, beer and laughs. Which is what its about.<div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYWFihS2QBg3fSoHi1Kj3N63qKEsS2Wb2iznLU42xNTRzCVMJ0bN8hpAzms2rUgVlQJXu-CawHmI9W4oUit79JE4bC0XBm6D1ODMG5Mtf1xMc7cr6fUrGuhl625ZWISWf3pjI1n4gjtmsP/s640/blogger-image-1126137220.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYWFihS2QBg3fSoHi1Kj3N63qKEsS2Wb2iznLU42xNTRzCVMJ0bN8hpAzms2rUgVlQJXu-CawHmI9W4oUit79JE4bC0XBm6D1ODMG5Mtf1xMc7cr6fUrGuhl625ZWISWf3pjI1n4gjtmsP/s640/blogger-image-1126137220.jpg"></a></div><br></div>ArielTThttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10818879100120419501noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6715909608554813817.post-21634207389495403202015-10-30T14:42:00.001+00:002015-10-30T14:42:59.270+00:00MarzocchisLast time I went out on the Fantic Heath commented that the back end was skipping rather than tracking. So best thing to do would be to service the rear shocks.<div>The Fantic has the original Marzocchis on it. No idea when or if they have ever been serviced.</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJLvv6EX31Ds0qYo6hUSKj-69OQYsOYBW7hzrm_LE5EoBCMf44YJOqsli6yTKQhhTU-DRQ_bGqvUuRTGLpdRBllLelEVVFQhs1GnIhkc_BXERTQHK628Rm9wfKLKvGvfOfVJnxpCwrLTxm/s640/blogger-image-48362303.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJLvv6EX31Ds0qYo6hUSKj-69OQYsOYBW7hzrm_LE5EoBCMf44YJOqsli6yTKQhhTU-DRQ_bGqvUuRTGLpdRBllLelEVVFQhs1GnIhkc_BXERTQHK628Rm9wfKLKvGvfOfVJnxpCwrLTxm/s640/blogger-image-48362303.jpg"></a></div>Getting the springs off was a faff. Much cable ties and swearing later-</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKh2SNI2e5sTQY0Xu38BUUwy4b5W6rSQZ4FmceM8BbM9N3ENZKi8XhseEdMxNCjOa7rSkaCBeFSmaha8yvnnQjguUP-GtshxF5mBDf867clPb8VTQGJL5SC9FRTjKOO7kDEi6Khr83W1Be/s640/blogger-image-1471980133.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKh2SNI2e5sTQY0Xu38BUUwy4b5W6rSQZ4FmceM8BbM9N3ENZKi8XhseEdMxNCjOa7rSkaCBeFSmaha8yvnnQjguUP-GtshxF5mBDf867clPb8VTQGJL5SC9FRTjKOO7kDEi6Khr83W1Be/s640/blogger-image-1471980133.jpg"></a></div>The shocks actually had a lot of oil in them, all be it a nasty brown colour.</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGDhHuTdIBQUjeklmDozSdvBKPClVyRjHsnjzWL6n4BE6svB33t0I9n9ikiOYZSKCyj8XNyLVpHD8EQzwun1aswZ2H1ukAq0xfdCHaZgUA6pZgQofTHa3m9iqAgtPEGlyimO9FNBYtgEHN/s640/blogger-image-1285078338.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGDhHuTdIBQUjeklmDozSdvBKPClVyRjHsnjzWL6n4BE6svB33t0I9n9ikiOYZSKCyj8XNyLVpHD8EQzwun1aswZ2H1ukAq0xfdCHaZgUA6pZgQofTHa3m9iqAgtPEGlyimO9FNBYtgEHN/s640/blogger-image-1285078338.jpg"></a></div>Fully stripped:-</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjS1OMpebYI6ShiV2prDTJ7Vd_WiJwd15C27kkMuJURRWKBdONbnoFecffHkIT3rkPRIbtGcJPomogWwrSFp0Cj_vdcpa_TMslb64SQLd3haY4KZvBHm09tM2mDDTxoRblk0976z721C-KM/s640/blogger-image-1897355971.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjS1OMpebYI6ShiV2prDTJ7Vd_WiJwd15C27kkMuJURRWKBdONbnoFecffHkIT3rkPRIbtGcJPomogWwrSFp0Cj_vdcpa_TMslb64SQLd3haY4KZvBHm09tM2mDDTxoRblk0976z721C-KM/s640/blogger-image-1897355971.jpg"></a></div>The seals looked ok so I cleaned out the tubes and refilled with ATF. All back together:-</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxLQWyiMnITa-qadUIe5NB3QgCsplOaQRanMwPqpYCitVlMGQ8_sHhcpMvLl4QVrRhtmjIFwzy_8oKjg3DR4N4rr6Eo3zk864Sw9LK-QCu9hYVDYT4qHWfEMcItxsXmmXphM0SmX41BJV6/s640/blogger-image-629397032.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxLQWyiMnITa-qadUIe5NB3QgCsplOaQRanMwPqpYCitVlMGQ8_sHhcpMvLl4QVrRhtmjIFwzy_8oKjg3DR4N4rr6Eo3zk864Sw9LK-QCu9hYVDYT4qHWfEMcItxsXmmXphM0SmX41BJV6/s640/blogger-image-629397032.jpg"></a></div>And back on the bike:-</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjiok8zdA8Wu_pWyEJLBIhot1UabBNnwtwezo1bWNoDED0wDmR45luMUhEqm0SCRBnu6CPkaDyzJpNvneD8DEdb0ooAoulcH0H2IuERERkmJ5caWHdcfsfoq1jsa8NX56FdTyLlTjgqPGSA/s640/blogger-image--1141026286.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjiok8zdA8Wu_pWyEJLBIhot1UabBNnwtwezo1bWNoDED0wDmR45luMUhEqm0SCRBnu6CPkaDyzJpNvneD8DEdb0ooAoulcH0H2IuERERkmJ5caWHdcfsfoq1jsa8NX56FdTyLlTjgqPGSA/s640/blogger-image--1141026286.jpg"></a></div>See how they feel next time out. Now to mod the rear brake pedal so I can find it when I need it.</div>ArielTThttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10818879100120419501noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6715909608554813817.post-86664392413131178392015-08-09T18:51:00.001+01:002015-08-15T08:11:22.214+01:00Mai Tai #1Since we went to the Nostalgia Weekend and found the cocktail bar I've wanted to have a go at making a Mai Tai. Trouble is there are dozens of recipes out there on the interweb. So I thought I'd try to make a similar drink to the ones we had.<div><br></div><div>First attempt:-</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNGKKqFz8yGnCi_8lo5YIcxqHMFxDVvX8d4aL1IvQDzFiAokiQnD-M-XvbhhiEtSiZXRrd1drz-sRvB0O6f4ykk6ZA7VxlHeyeQft_sWJVqyJLdfAjpwYMqbNCQvsyVrMwUzL0Pi2KW-Vb/s640/blogger-image--1459614973.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNGKKqFz8yGnCi_8lo5YIcxqHMFxDVvX8d4aL1IvQDzFiAokiQnD-M-XvbhhiEtSiZXRrd1drz-sRvB0O6f4ykk6ZA7VxlHeyeQft_sWJVqyJLdfAjpwYMqbNCQvsyVrMwUzL0Pi2KW-Vb/s640/blogger-image--1459614973.jpg"></a></div>Recipe:-</div><div>One part dark rum</div><div>One part white rum</div><div>One part Ammaretto</div><div>Dash of Grenadine</div><div>1tsp lime juice</div><div>Fill remainder of glass with ice and half and half orange juice and pineapple juice</div><div><div style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.701961); font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody; -webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(130, 98, 83, 0.0980392); text-decoration: -webkit-letterpress;"><br></div></div><div style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.701961); font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody; -webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(130, 98, 83, 0.0980392); text-decoration: -webkit-letterpress;">Its fairly sweet but not a bad effort.</div>ArielTThttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10818879100120419501noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6715909608554813817.post-92097850875653601052015-07-26T08:19:00.001+01:002015-07-26T08:19:48.844+01:00For The Love of Tanks and stuff...<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Went to the War and Peace Revival yesterday. After a 2.5hr wait in the queue to get in it turned out to be a cracking day. Some pictures:-</span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpT0YCBx6BRzPW3LVwn84Wk_AiNZsNtery-CaiKMeHgPG1kJZ4ah_N0Pc7y30ZDgz1Vq9VhSFGQHDU5RI10POwVl9YCuhgVeb7PRgUkgecBlkA_VUzZthu-2BQiyJMYQwZKjrX7bYqK9gu/s640/blogger-image-65394558.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpT0YCBx6BRzPW3LVwn84Wk_AiNZsNtery-CaiKMeHgPG1kJZ4ah_N0Pc7y30ZDgz1Vq9VhSFGQHDU5RI10POwVl9YCuhgVeb7PRgUkgecBlkA_VUzZthu-2BQiyJMYQwZKjrX7bYqK9gu/s640/blogger-image-65394558.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhE9X4TeTpZp5THWJZjzZJk_kOHpORDLRJqQyxUra1BKMbkZFNo9clpvnCz_JfV1WIjeQ4W2x-rdJSI0W0o1PRwdcLd9VXv17Pkr1KBBaED2xGCHhLTm-H5gKyXciyGCG1Oc9TNl0Mr5ExA/s640/blogger-image-776758304.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhE9X4TeTpZp5THWJZjzZJk_kOHpORDLRJqQyxUra1BKMbkZFNo9clpvnCz_JfV1WIjeQ4W2x-rdJSI0W0o1PRwdcLd9VXv17Pkr1KBBaED2xGCHhLTm-H5gKyXciyGCG1Oc9TNl0Mr5ExA/s640/blogger-image-776758304.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9PC2tevb6PEmtCy4jx1JSRsDp-k_OthqQ_1n11Xa72OXhe_h_K1uJeq4YEihKL4NgW0EZk6XnuTCQyhxPIJqfqoGgjaSfqtjepMiBL03kYbCHMDDBXT9oT3_s2zgq1ndXFLgNQrSHEje6/s640/blogger-image--485356711.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2nMCRY4CM7LK63oZn3IVRkb3SBOvV0j0hlJw5BOmR3_fsyFY8qSKNbpOjP0GqLiCIH9cvSWzxp9xBYkiBnRgJ23VeV7r07S3wdOWzCFjheuLyltW6T03JWaQIfIYrFzCsiHi_Rf8j5i39/s640/blogger-image--1180906868.jpg"></a></div>Some good stuff in the market too:-</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUQ8d2dIFsirFKjZKA7_b1z1cAn5QaAcfzWrXl2ll6yQj_fsVvGkQ8En6ebhGGvbEiovrfEDw_wnz7lt9Y40xU9Fp7QgT2TdLNMXzMLq7yNSimUIMdvcDFHTur8vJa1vAdJtY1RnkQLVyg/s640/blogger-image--968304160.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUQ8d2dIFsirFKjZKA7_b1z1cAn5QaAcfzWrXl2ll6yQj_fsVvGkQ8En6ebhGGvbEiovrfEDw_wnz7lt9Y40xU9Fp7QgT2TdLNMXzMLq7yNSimUIMdvcDFHTur8vJa1vAdJtY1RnkQLVyg/s640/blogger-image--968304160.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTGO1SRuNg3ff9W1CTDPpUqw1Wga2u6TuQpFd30vRhMigQgzRnNFRO6p-yaxGv8H0K1t1oeO_Qk2u3K3D1Lto6oNpDLaQDXFMeOKw6ZWMM1nMwZrOpysvLdozirmCbPzxwjSgm6xfSJi-l/s640/blogger-image-1922519142.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXEDiiIjVwxQuK9OzgOfwgjAggBHAXuyrdWa4XjIeMW3wuSbg2nDxiCDdc23dhzn6E7s4css0tgldeSd0TbtRlk3oWWBJJxQpsVJJxPlD3p450AOHa46fJrBiRfYQqiK6lBf7iy8KcK6lF/s640/blogger-image-904715310.jpg"></a></div>Even a Vulcan fly past:-</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6HssepRljX6IlZZql-I1OZNTNbWB5yCIkwLUo5neYJXsMlbQn9upa2L0PO78tv9OjLXO7FSErp9qOUApLlZzKcR7uPJWEjDOz1kjxjJvuR83pgZroBv6MPEL6ZtgN69Y7gs8k86XDhluF/s640/blogger-image-2118504711.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6HssepRljX6IlZZql-I1OZNTNbWB5yCIkwLUo5neYJXsMlbQn9upa2L0PO78tv9OjLXO7FSErp9qOUApLlZzKcR7uPJWEjDOz1kjxjJvuR83pgZroBv6MPEL6ZtgN69Y7gs8k86XDhluF/s640/blogger-image-2118504711.jpg"></a></div><br></div>ArielTThttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10818879100120419501noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6715909608554813817.post-34545938596528757612015-07-05T19:44:00.001+01:002015-07-05T19:44:04.823+01:00KryptonicsWas bored at work so I did a bit of shopping. I've always liked Kryptonics. Bit of a nostalgia thing and I have several sets of OG greens and reds, but now they are available new again. I wanted some to try on the concrete parks I frequent, so the obvious choice was a set of the cored whites. Different core colours give different hardnesses. I went for green at 97a.<div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjSuzZU8YJtNEl3_3gnw_wKxpkMmoIkAA6t4qdYP1N9T3VKYcJpQSwvSkFN-buG5ZYOiVQH2ggc_UjXOrPc4M4UJUhyphenhyphen-Mi0-fHJ46BqYMwpV_L5dbdJPzzSgrRroo_VYk8oPhjs0Z01WMx/s640/blogger-image-1281447821.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjSuzZU8YJtNEl3_3gnw_wKxpkMmoIkAA6t4qdYP1N9T3VKYcJpQSwvSkFN-buG5ZYOiVQH2ggc_UjXOrPc4M4UJUhyphenhyphen-Mi0-fHJ46BqYMwpV_L5dbdJPzzSgrRroo_VYk8oPhjs0Z01WMx/s640/blogger-image-1281447821.jpg"></a></div>Today I replaced the Spitfires I normally ride:-</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilMVXphgUF0Gj3uF4HZsxqAjv-SYQvBQGdpwBDg0cSiphAW-6kbBsZD9-M2CGPtz62qwzOpk011Jce_g2ByPhlg3NvtkyA20vVuYgM7bMD8FT5rTo1Cj3Px8GCCbcI6_I_xYJi8m9YxEKr/s640/blogger-image-1334386217.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilMVXphgUF0Gj3uF4HZsxqAjv-SYQvBQGdpwBDg0cSiphAW-6kbBsZD9-M2CGPtz62qwzOpk011Jce_g2ByPhlg3NvtkyA20vVuYgM7bMD8FT5rTo1Cj3Px8GCCbcI6_I_xYJi8m9YxEKr/s640/blogger-image-1334386217.jpg"></a></div>Hadn't realised how offset Kryptonics are, a throwback to wide decks and narrow trucks in the late 70's. Looks kinda odd on a modern board:-</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVrZtPMFP2r5Vp8CIZlVNruWphJKsRcqQRajSqtKfXX1zus3oiQuouyFwgHs2A6D9re48Xyf7QZLGAqMiMi1T5RZXVYRD6CP-4XAVF-giUP-a6RMlMSM0WeeeMvB_Ylvv6ONESb-6BFiog/s640/blogger-image-735764778.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVrZtPMFP2r5Vp8CIZlVNruWphJKsRcqQRajSqtKfXX1zus3oiQuouyFwgHs2A6D9re48Xyf7QZLGAqMiMi1T5RZXVYRD6CP-4XAVF-giUP-a6RMlMSM0WeeeMvB_Ylvv6ONESb-6BFiog/s640/blogger-image-735764778.jpg"></a></div>Wondering if I'll be getting some wheelbite. Time will tell...</div>ArielTThttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10818879100120419501noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6715909608554813817.post-75175188667226344342015-06-26T09:11:00.001+01:002015-06-26T09:11:15.087+01:00New PlankDon't know why but I fancy a longboard, so I bought this :-<div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgm_QsUVxuFPX7m9O_6e-kusUSQEOByivakqZZ_nuxCty8B5DGzPXmLBWwCLRfyPCne7OLcso76gUbW305k_QmKrHRUIIMJY6PlRgUby7EANS4z6zWHzVHJdHRx6JKAdfdawig-1YAlbN4X/s640/blogger-image--2070947402.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgm_QsUVxuFPX7m9O_6e-kusUSQEOByivakqZZ_nuxCty8B5DGzPXmLBWwCLRfyPCne7OLcso76gUbW305k_QmKrHRUIIMJY6PlRgUby7EANS4z6zWHzVHJdHRx6JKAdfdawig-1YAlbN4X/s640/blogger-image--2070947402.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiphHNFL6iioF5hXxU3K0e0rtO9uM1mv7Pu21WX9yqinE1wPJ9aGlTuPFxU0lr3iVn2FFsl01I82TzUZwbkTMkbkvXc_xon3ZIgB_KATEdK5Z9LvwRQrrCT2usm9jE9P4IRym3GGCzPkDp_/s640/blogger-image-1030015400.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiphHNFL6iioF5hXxU3K0e0rtO9uM1mv7Pu21WX9yqinE1wPJ9aGlTuPFxU0lr3iVn2FFsl01I82TzUZwbkTMkbkvXc_xon3ZIgB_KATEdK5Z9LvwRQrrCT2usm9jE9P4IRym3GGCzPkDp_/s640/blogger-image-1030015400.jpg"></a></div>Its ferkin huge, but I reckon it'll roll nicely on those big wheels.</div>ArielTThttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10818879100120419501noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6715909608554813817.post-4298341319099470202015-06-17T20:42:00.001+01:002015-06-17T20:42:02.185+01:00PembrokeSo I'm heading to Pembroke for a couple of months. Busy times on the power station. Thought it'd be good to cycle the 9 miles to work (and 9 back...) as many days as I can. So I converted the Marin to a roadie:-<div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYQyLIw6YRKcKh-3OGj99MnvtUEETms5-okc-tv36zIrka-zz65fVlXnnRu-GsaU0pikCrFVH7SZanEDaH5njmmgwaxRYBAIig9jQ-J5sOl_kCtUD91P7fXrozRAuB3ckF7Y1HOaZ4oNz6/s640/blogger-image-1010280904.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYQyLIw6YRKcKh-3OGj99MnvtUEETms5-okc-tv36zIrka-zz65fVlXnnRu-GsaU0pikCrFVH7SZanEDaH5njmmgwaxRYBAIig9jQ-J5sOl_kCtUD91P7fXrozRAuB3ckF7Y1HOaZ4oNz6/s640/blogger-image-1010280904.jpg"></a></div>I've done the trip twice now. Some long climbs but I feel better for it. And more awake when I get to site. Its got to be doing me some good.</div>ArielTThttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10818879100120419501noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6715909608554813817.post-14621714099104921972015-06-12T22:07:00.001+01:002015-06-12T22:07:03.749+01:00Fun With FanticsHad a ride on the Fantic today up at Nettleton with Heath. Been a while since the last one. I think I've got some rust in the clutch cable cos it was a bit heavy and notchy. Still amazes me how good the 200 is. Gives me far more confidence to try stuff.<div><br></div><div>The two bikes at rest - Heaths 300 and my 200</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifSUIDvNLxiFEYvPaw0WldwAeLbH-OmVigUC7weZbriJoR5vMh_cTR8_UfG7r_kSrW0Swvw-frmRg2ZrmLjsZWlXql79YSmx_FmNQ1HRqZFIwv1z7Fe2LHAa0gQoy70XeL2DCvjjZWL2eU/s640/blogger-image-2112723703.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifSUIDvNLxiFEYvPaw0WldwAeLbH-OmVigUC7weZbriJoR5vMh_cTR8_UfG7r_kSrW0Swvw-frmRg2ZrmLjsZWlXql79YSmx_FmNQ1HRqZFIwv1z7Fe2LHAa0gQoy70XeL2DCvjjZWL2eU/s640/blogger-image-2112723703.jpg"></a></div><br></div>ArielTThttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10818879100120419501noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6715909608554813817.post-9718118196618134212015-05-24T16:43:00.001+01:002015-05-24T16:43:34.505+01:00Beer Fest<div class="separator" style="clear: both;">What to choose....alright, I'll have the lot.<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglkwT-9CQXd33-VzFbL1-p11Pg0fu0s6OOwGQy5NGt_5LBRPlu_NvLXf6FwcJ3QDdX8iVX-b-JAZO600mkDraUyvUnbi0LXTbGkvTkGSh10chati31QQswAkVmBtT8tbDEcuvcVAZzFiEh/s640/blogger-image-199504632.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglkwT-9CQXd33-VzFbL1-p11Pg0fu0s6OOwGQy5NGt_5LBRPlu_NvLXf6FwcJ3QDdX8iVX-b-JAZO600mkDraUyvUnbi0LXTbGkvTkGSh10chati31QQswAkVmBtT8tbDEcuvcVAZzFiEh/s640/blogger-image-199504632.jpg"></a></div>ArielTThttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10818879100120419501noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6715909608554813817.post-66124073168666395282015-05-18T17:08:00.001+01:002015-05-18T17:41:41.573+01:00Quaker RunI haven't done the Quaker in ages and haven't been to Darlo either so me and Beale decided it was time for a road trip.<div><br></div><div>Packed the bikes in Dens massive van :-</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgF-803z7mS-8pTdDYL5XVvlgFSA3F9j0cHVfPgkOWdifPEqzBxew6jOdGn4Pux2IkifLB7BIvRXnLsQdra_IboWvt4DO8BourQbh0x5Bg4dHgOTjtm69p1blzD2ednMIa0t5M83hzYeuth/s640/blogger-image-1039817773.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgF-803z7mS-8pTdDYL5XVvlgFSA3F9j0cHVfPgkOWdifPEqzBxew6jOdGn4Pux2IkifLB7BIvRXnLsQdra_IboWvt4DO8BourQbh0x5Bg4dHgOTjtm69p1blzD2ednMIa0t5M83hzYeuth/s640/blogger-image-1039817773.jpg"></a></div>And headed off to Darlo via Bradford:-</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjE6afocC18rHeI1j3sf1RJBLw2usksip3g_FD9yDOL5PIxstMwqPCbJxXMIdgwgK9HC7RdlZRlhg_WUJLBxiqNgCzIsmWJLOVadQjKQ_0PUoUL28tK_27kTLSpu0ko7K5SYI2-pOVHHEZ5/s640/blogger-image-1711682330.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjE6afocC18rHeI1j3sf1RJBLw2usksip3g_FD9yDOL5PIxstMwqPCbJxXMIdgwgK9HC7RdlZRlhg_WUJLBxiqNgCzIsmWJLOVadQjKQ_0PUoUL28tK_27kTLSpu0ko7K5SYI2-pOVHHEZ5/s640/blogger-image-1711682330.jpg"></a></div><div><br></div>Saturday was the social ride and we went on a long and windy road to Cumbria and back via this place:-</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjW_zSAak7wbAe7O17z7qw4zpqbOVJwsmMFBkT2fQ2bWvAe4gE9iWoT4IHMMFF5RZ-9QpnnhxOiE12cYa5B8LNXYnczH_ZxdwT24zPloGbfbs6E-zB2NYoOaTebOBP5klh7FA4_BVT4mzth/s640/blogger-image-1759355083.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjW_zSAak7wbAe7O17z7qw4zpqbOVJwsmMFBkT2fQ2bWvAe4gE9iWoT4IHMMFF5RZ-9QpnnhxOiE12cYa5B8LNXYnczH_ZxdwT24zPloGbfbs6E-zB2NYoOaTebOBP5klh7FA4_BVT4mzth/s640/blogger-image-1759355083.jpg"></a></div>Many beers were drank and pies eaten. Brian likes the company :-</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlBaZHkvXDcRelp-RK-Yu1CRjcq7TOnxCKsnSAunun34EJDfdKHpyw7u9JUnGZYZW2nt0_totSUb2g9FO8M6ROHcCvrAdAASxGFKWASrjwSxpaeJZgu4NH5gFtCSwTpNuhQklsm1XgkOmi/s640/blogger-image--1249300852.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlBaZHkvXDcRelp-RK-Yu1CRjcq7TOnxCKsnSAunun34EJDfdKHpyw7u9JUnGZYZW2nt0_totSUb2g9FO8M6ROHcCvrAdAASxGFKWASrjwSxpaeJZgu4NH5gFtCSwTpNuhQklsm1XgkOmi/s640/blogger-image--1249300852.jpg"></a></div>Sunday was the Quaker Run itself with a nice turn out of bikes.</div><div>My 1930 Ariel ready to go:-</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjj3aAeqw6ooWyAGA_fAtNB2PNt-b84LtXTRYWIzafGs8gu8VzH18hxhjLP-HLd73GgEQhsXOzW4ry2gUbwyEB7slaiP4-HvLIefgOkY8SbObZx64UnHDldf3V57J7N5p9R1y9CkcG8ijlq/s640/blogger-image-761558305.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjj3aAeqw6ooWyAGA_fAtNB2PNt-b84LtXTRYWIzafGs8gu8VzH18hxhjLP-HLd73GgEQhsXOzW4ry2gUbwyEB7slaiP4-HvLIefgOkY8SbObZx64UnHDldf3V57J7N5p9R1y9CkcG8ijlq/s640/blogger-image-761558305.jpg"></a></div>There were other lesser bikes there too:-</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEheJzUF3TKaDyZYxs8_kZkGUtn09NdyRr2l9YAzO6rZAXjrd2suSNjjCU_Fc47R5c7u3rohN3GbkfvO8f2Ve6oFFV2rHtl-FJKM2hbq2t9NKSod39qVXmnblSFnQS3bj3QUPbX7f8__6f6b/s640/blogger-image-152716004.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEheJzUF3TKaDyZYxs8_kZkGUtn09NdyRr2l9YAzO6rZAXjrd2suSNjjCU_Fc47R5c7u3rohN3GbkfvO8f2Ve6oFFV2rHtl-FJKM2hbq2t9NKSod39qVXmnblSFnQS3bj3QUPbX7f8__6f6b/s640/blogger-image-152716004.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigvbt6-K3yIz-XVzUyCdBzdloMEOcjqQcafEHYjTZz9L6-gVavY2YokMwJcV9u_zNHGGf6ubsMdkpSm1n9znW7nYjyj95z08VDJVb3yIQphrDLJmgumxo1wphg792PvpSjrmDmNTUO4zzA/s640/blogger-image-1865570020.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhykPqWGIpK6hEdlOsA9hxrrl5OeuEuieX_DNK2m7jNpAf6pZmG60eS5C7mMn-n8rJz7ENYh2KRrVGEaj89ewaa6ZyJXO3t2CqUk9XYsWiWlhpMmfqgtyHWeQqTJHuncWZNYAhvIOd0EGWW/s640/blogger-image--733195443.jpg"></a></div>Lunch stop was in Reeth:-</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiIUmUkchX69TiVLZvdyuvAnn5Iheo79cJs5GWHsffUnwvu4nD1Y1-buVgTQHY5KbezUAnpuLQmgEljSHUIBBpivnNroJn52pfQaJ_I-O3F_28kOQKaEa6rVTp-D3F5Swd5UEO9TPYJRYw/s640/blogger-image-739321886.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiIUmUkchX69TiVLZvdyuvAnn5Iheo79cJs5GWHsffUnwvu4nD1Y1-buVgTQHY5KbezUAnpuLQmgEljSHUIBBpivnNroJn52pfQaJ_I-O3F_28kOQKaEa6rVTp-D3F5Swd5UEO9TPYJRYw/s640/blogger-image-739321886.jpg"></a></div>All in all, a grand weekend. Beer, pies, bikes and good company. 205 miles with no trouble. Think my magneto fix was successful. Lookin forward to the next event.</div>ArielTThttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10818879100120419501noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6715909608554813817.post-24353074636314778782015-05-06T19:37:00.001+01:002015-05-06T19:37:58.622+01:00KryptonicsLove the old skate ads<div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtox790KvZCajocr5FtjrxPy-mZpAZvzEvzL8MN1DoFmCnsfkDk9V45KKT1zaLGP06WXWfMlYE_XMFXKJmVq3aulgdGeyMK_aOpvO0Vw3O49NUuX7FPw83EGqFWVFHwxRf0JXLahJa_IXt/s640/blogger-image--1521266655.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtox790KvZCajocr5FtjrxPy-mZpAZvzEvzL8MN1DoFmCnsfkDk9V45KKT1zaLGP06WXWfMlYE_XMFXKJmVq3aulgdGeyMK_aOpvO0Vw3O49NUuX7FPw83EGqFWVFHwxRf0JXLahJa_IXt/s640/blogger-image--1521266655.jpg"></a></div><br></div>ArielTThttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10818879100120419501noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6715909608554813817.post-14728521149500270082015-04-03T09:41:00.001+01:002015-04-03T09:41:40.802+01:00Fantic FunAfter my first ride on the Fantic it was clear that the clutch was a bit heavy. The easiest way to lighten it is to bolt a 428 chain side plate to the clutch arm and another to the cable lug. <div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEbQRDDo65Mqg8CbCgg22yvKZQhDoPPTQC4_chVnKc9CI848rf7EE6zMNct8fOBW2rRdBeodSFMkepZt-N-NEikw3CG3R4FDW5W_91Vb8aQTYstAFwm5EEtwPfJPgC39g8o7kglcPhlT6x/s640/blogger-image-20441191.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEbQRDDo65Mqg8CbCgg22yvKZQhDoPPTQC4_chVnKc9CI848rf7EE6zMNct8fOBW2rRdBeodSFMkepZt-N-NEikw3CG3R4FDW5W_91Vb8aQTYstAFwm5EEtwPfJPgC39g8o7kglcPhlT6x/s640/blogger-image-20441191.jpg"></a></div>Modified clutch was tried out at Nettleton yesterday and what a difference. Made the bike so much more rideable. Still struggling to find the rear brake pedal tho.</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUei318qZF0UXKUXTWrHt_xdRvz00QGhCVBgsfJOymV9cvhJ2pDbth3cp6X6s1v38iLKw5AMMDe5HfIC2MqXmp5RA2OENNIzyH35vgzw2K2BTx0XjoQC-hu5GonXFxj4P-Rf6mwKl9lJPP/s640/blogger-image-926528155.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUei318qZF0UXKUXTWrHt_xdRvz00QGhCVBgsfJOymV9cvhJ2pDbth3cp6X6s1v38iLKw5AMMDe5HfIC2MqXmp5RA2OENNIzyH35vgzw2K2BTx0XjoQC-hu5GonXFxj4P-Rf6mwKl9lJPP/s640/blogger-image-926528155.jpg"></a></div>I am truly amazed how good a Fantic 200 is. It handles well, turns well and a great engine with loads of power. You wouldn't think it was just 156cc. All of this plus amazing grip even with original suspension and a shagged rear tyre gives me confidence to try stuff I would never have done on the Bultacos. Brilliant.</div>ArielTThttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10818879100120419501noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6715909608554813817.post-77645635610527675902015-03-22T18:18:00.001+00:002015-03-22T18:18:58.841+00:00Magnetos - Part 2So I stripped my magneto. This is the armature:-<div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtWufxvM0tzHayWBkRI0A7rZtvEArUKuF1jURQw42c2nWFiPUkhq5WPbXXVt77CuYSQqBviR8tnR64WQWUSMeizU5Of-2KIKgbjMIgoYaPDruDXP2WO6kydsIiIBifsQe1a4Lg5oCh5h17/s640/blogger-image--350944332.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtWufxvM0tzHayWBkRI0A7rZtvEArUKuF1jURQw42c2nWFiPUkhq5WPbXXVt77CuYSQqBviR8tnR64WQWUSMeizU5Of-2KIKgbjMIgoYaPDruDXP2WO6kydsIiIBifsQe1a4Lg5oCh5h17/s640/blogger-image--350944332.jpg"></a></div>I needed to get into the non-drive end to remove the old capacitor and rewire, but the screws wouldn't budge. Cue an hour fannying about with a pillar drill drilling them out. Once in bits it was fairly easy to snip the condenser and wire the LT coil to earth and live. Reassembled and tested with a 3mm plug gap - big blue sparks. Result!</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTu6Gtd8Alqg4c0mXi-r3ny1IfRqQGrarRGDKT3h3Hzi9O2nyXjp6Gu8GSxH0lRC2Q20oZmVVoIQvnuq2SaVlKKRDDvfFHSPG_hqrKeU5USsw5hw-EEyZHFF4jG0VgMVHBfKlF8oBfLVpJ/s640/blogger-image--2030242078.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTu6Gtd8Alqg4c0mXi-r3ny1IfRqQGrarRGDKT3h3Hzi9O2nyXjp6Gu8GSxH0lRC2Q20oZmVVoIQvnuq2SaVlKKRDDvfFHSPG_hqrKeU5USsw5hw-EEyZHFF4jG0VgMVHBfKlF8oBfLVpJ/s640/blogger-image--2030242078.jpg"></a></div>Now to fit it back on the bike.</div><div><br></div>ArielTThttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10818879100120419501noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6715909608554813817.post-62378437027242556972015-03-20T17:20:00.001+00:002015-03-20T17:20:22.061+00:00This n ThatHad a couple of days off so Ive been working on the van and the bikes.<div><br></div><div>Done an oil change and a bit more welding. Underseal going on (me and the VW...).</div><div><br></div><div>While I was waiting for oil to drain I cracked on with my 50's Ariel frame. Welded a bead around the head races to get them out</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6QPTbVU6u0MtQMMsiOweyMtGHMvEzImaVPdKoREFCO-x7UdKCmmTobayjZllP9k9kaa53xG2WPG972vdA0pcfplMiiGbM_p9Bdst5yvehQUhF_cjvKL_0GiBecIYz6SgeiKly1TXDbErs/s640/blogger-image-1298462555.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6QPTbVU6u0MtQMMsiOweyMtGHMvEzImaVPdKoREFCO-x7UdKCmmTobayjZllP9k9kaa53xG2WPG972vdA0pcfplMiiGbM_p9Bdst5yvehQUhF_cjvKL_0GiBecIYz6SgeiKly1TXDbErs/s640/blogger-image-1298462555.jpg"></a></div>And fixed the broken seat bracket</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQSrIQKcW3XfklWbt4o-BnMQGWbotD2PgKhepw0Z6jvueKuBIdPrO4SGahf5UbXUMeK_PJhpq6V2a1Rhl3wGxaHGAOatRBa1cikt69cr6tEHWQOGObXgKNO0e5LSgI8HeMDGjitxqvevwm/s640/blogger-image-1392458712.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQSrIQKcW3XfklWbt4o-BnMQGWbotD2PgKhepw0Z6jvueKuBIdPrO4SGahf5UbXUMeK_PJhpq6V2a1Rhl3wGxaHGAOatRBa1cikt69cr6tEHWQOGObXgKNO0e5LSgI8HeMDGjitxqvevwm/s640/blogger-image-1392458712.jpg"></a></div>Slowly getting the hang of this welding lark. </div><div>Next was the Fantic rear brake. How it was:-</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkYJtg7UxcXo6EQ7g74cPb3kx1srVzxOW1AWLwLYo7cowFjW3QRjNUaItdvDerFdfagUgPOqJ4YAhRLOXVTBVnQPVwYwoJYdybQPzMsrxbwnHe6ychUmUnHBbOvtNNDQm3DsTOZsVjAiJK/s640/blogger-image--275478466.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkYJtg7UxcXo6EQ7g74cPb3kx1srVzxOW1AWLwLYo7cowFjW3QRjNUaItdvDerFdfagUgPOqJ4YAhRLOXVTBVnQPVwYwoJYdybQPzMsrxbwnHe6ychUmUnHBbOvtNNDQm3DsTOZsVjAiJK/s640/blogger-image--275478466.jpg"></a></div>The previous owner was using the bike on the road so had forward pegs. Bit of cutting with my faithful angle grinder:-</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVWmRDS79eTXl4hF00fvE9tTc1y1w7xccH1RZiLvfe7SHO3cJNkk2vVWt2TbSHADApHN0Ts_W6ahHiGMkRuYTT_JE6df5JNASbKcioZXzNbE_a5ToRFHMkwZ2PKSHnb_4ljo_hT0apNjJb/s640/blogger-image-94645692.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVWmRDS79eTXl4hF00fvE9tTc1y1w7xccH1RZiLvfe7SHO3cJNkk2vVWt2TbSHADApHN0Ts_W6ahHiGMkRuYTT_JE6df5JNASbKcioZXzNbE_a5ToRFHMkwZ2PKSHnb_4ljo_hT0apNjJb/s640/blogger-image-94645692.jpg"></a></div>Then weld it back together:-</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZ9R0ZFRaXKJ8G5ULVZDRPSRN1rBioY5xn4LRklaDMTij0vYgx17iYm0mJ2TNML9xX3MhizP-EFm43NSJeEgh94YL4XSrNSlHNgk-vSa87mlH1n1YjwPFCBBLw1dxTk2hynLLF5JmxgS0a/s640/blogger-image--869266520.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZ9R0ZFRaXKJ8G5ULVZDRPSRN1rBioY5xn4LRklaDMTij0vYgx17iYm0mJ2TNML9xX3MhizP-EFm43NSJeEgh94YL4XSrNSlHNgk-vSa87mlH1n1YjwPFCBBLw1dxTk2hynLLF5JmxgS0a/s640/blogger-image--869266520.jpg"></a></div>Of course it wasnt that simple. The pedal is hollow so I blew a hole in it and had to plate it. Now back on the bike:-</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMllLcoluTFkCmG0GIoOiHsebjkgaBiCqtCggl9CDIsFcPKIhZAkI11iq2EH4KPCkP3GtbhSy6sZJxpXCyYcG8f2Ox5tE7tfFdPApcxK1CdO7kfqcpv6p4cjiOIg6WGltaP4yOBJg6Y6b-/s640/blogger-image--1099779815.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMllLcoluTFkCmG0GIoOiHsebjkgaBiCqtCggl9CDIsFcPKIhZAkI11iq2EH4KPCkP3GtbhSy6sZJxpXCyYcG8f2Ox5tE7tfFdPApcxK1CdO7kfqcpv6p4cjiOIg6WGltaP4yOBJg6Y6b-/s640/blogger-image--1099779815.jpg"></a></div>Felt like a summers day:-</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXi4_aXq9eSa_SDvmFfp-2CO_WYb4cUYS1A8pYBPr0fGNv3_D7hDEwS62fScldIrZq5VWFGJeRYQp_-Mb2NS_8cDdMrzrHBPBG29O8rKlKwwJgL_Jh22prxDunUVDlVt8_M2o4rY1uLatB/s640/blogger-image--1924003918.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXi4_aXq9eSa_SDvmFfp-2CO_WYb4cUYS1A8pYBPr0fGNv3_D7hDEwS62fScldIrZq5VWFGJeRYQp_-Mb2NS_8cDdMrzrHBPBG29O8rKlKwwJgL_Jh22prxDunUVDlVt8_M2o4rY1uLatB/s640/blogger-image--1924003918.jpg"></a></div>Of course the VW is now refusing to start and blowing fuses.</div>ArielTThttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10818879100120419501noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6715909608554813817.post-28103110889768267202015-03-08T18:29:00.001+00:002015-03-08T18:29:12.983+00:00Return to TrialsHad a ride out today on the Fantic. Been a long time since I've ridden a trials bike. Met Heath at the Zona 1 practice ground, set out and rode a few section, took the carb to bits (well, Heath did) and had a cracking time. The Fantic rides really well but I need to lighten the clutch.<div><br></div><div>In its natural environment:-</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTaMcUWMzTeC5JRc_tPq0BPGVF8h3YDpa4RlFJRHwZwP3VelIifIkXl4OxA3G0fW_l6l3IYUu_8YaiCpC9Edn1T0M4ebWZwHtg_PyXncAYgeFjws0tvgDJkZzEvnETCLANX1pquTahaa8D/s640/blogger-image--743797663.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTaMcUWMzTeC5JRc_tPq0BPGVF8h3YDpa4RlFJRHwZwP3VelIifIkXl4OxA3G0fW_l6l3IYUu_8YaiCpC9Edn1T0M4ebWZwHtg_PyXncAYgeFjws0tvgDJkZzEvnETCLANX1pquTahaa8D/s640/blogger-image--743797663.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>Me mid section:-</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3g3AascJ-wbg3FqFnkMpRyctM2SKyS305QXQAHdvp768Od3IMOjEU8BRl8VX4TeQNz27kqjlSal4Ea2XL_i0j04SEL0bgn9k_M4DVkdXxAQtBG25fVJIfeowUEyU9ubdjcfueDuRN-VfT/s640/blogger-image-1736131186.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3g3AascJ-wbg3FqFnkMpRyctM2SKyS305QXQAHdvp768Od3IMOjEU8BRl8VX4TeQNz27kqjlSal4Ea2XL_i0j04SEL0bgn9k_M4DVkdXxAQtBG25fVJIfeowUEyU9ubdjcfueDuRN-VfT/s640/blogger-image-1736131186.jpg"></a></div>Heath on his Beta:-</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTB_4pVhTBze_tYjVMIg15JnEl16JGTXUTynKBEFdk35irbubMLNT0VhemCLeXq_Byt_QhACeQ3N6uXnbF1s17n4RJqF2VYjdgs42HHg68B4Prt_umk45DSI4rEsl7DnJndsc5sdey9gfC/s640/blogger-image-1187938276.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTB_4pVhTBze_tYjVMIg15JnEl16JGTXUTynKBEFdk35irbubMLNT0VhemCLeXq_Byt_QhACeQ3N6uXnbF1s17n4RJqF2VYjdgs42HHg68B4Prt_umk45DSI4rEsl7DnJndsc5sdey9gfC/s640/blogger-image-1187938276.jpg"></a></div>And on my Fantic:-</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgu0jpqZzipad9er7vs53V9jXvKM-U_3r4fUdIT9K4AWihaIVe4aKLd9sXHuRVBdTJP5VG94ke6m2Ibc-uYv0pd4csfMTj8Rb4cx2nuZ1BZ6HMN1a9XOc1flNQhVcm9zXCjhDfnvdCgdtoC/s640/blogger-image-525005187.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgu0jpqZzipad9er7vs53V9jXvKM-U_3r4fUdIT9K4AWihaIVe4aKLd9sXHuRVBdTJP5VG94ke6m2Ibc-uYv0pd4csfMTj8Rb4cx2nuZ1BZ6HMN1a9XOc1flNQhVcm9zXCjhDfnvdCgdtoC/s640/blogger-image-525005187.jpg"></a></div>Hearh 'taking it easy':-</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgixdBgDcpSxJOSrYs07z6bz9Opz-NuxIaTV0FfOlkw5Kxs3wMgH_D0YF9AAaAJYlCiIXz_YL-i1xzxwFxvjtiIawNT17f428E05RyW91hBVnX6Jm5_oTbi8mQrJb6OnYjMCGI9ufizIsds/s640/blogger-image--1361639442.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgixdBgDcpSxJOSrYs07z6bz9Opz-NuxIaTV0FfOlkw5Kxs3wMgH_D0YF9AAaAJYlCiIXz_YL-i1xzxwFxvjtiIawNT17f428E05RyW91hBVnX6Jm5_oTbi8mQrJb6OnYjMCGI9ufizIsds/s640/blogger-image--1361639442.jpg"></a></div>Few more jobs to do on the bike then back out on it.</div>ArielTThttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10818879100120419501noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6715909608554813817.post-31695154945819086202015-03-01T12:36:00.001+00:002015-03-01T12:36:03.257+00:00Fantic FettlingDid a few jobs on the Fantic today.<div><br></div><div>First off was to fit a kill switch and tidy away the lights wiring to under the tank:-</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1k7km5IlWAFA-i3ciWTFp7uawKcD-qwBHhzSRSyV7bgpMdSJfsMmJq3xChMskOWppqsWxwJcq7eJ3m2Sjw1vE39aXT25xgwJShKoHmHRJhb1HXzOBMQjq5A_rbB0b4QDj56SRc84ZDa7h/s640/blogger-image--1862984464.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1k7km5IlWAFA-i3ciWTFp7uawKcD-qwBHhzSRSyV7bgpMdSJfsMmJq3xChMskOWppqsWxwJcq7eJ3m2Sjw1vE39aXT25xgwJShKoHmHRJhb1HXzOBMQjq5A_rbB0b4QDj56SRc84ZDa7h/s640/blogger-image--1862984464.jpg"></a></div>After a bit of fannying around I figured out which wire was which. Works a treat.</div><div><br></div><div>The front brake had been modified, so I decided to go back to original. This is how it was with the brake arm forward:-</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibQonXKPyxfAbz5OLUj9w_BHXG8SpmQl2yskOy1QRA4bRZXvKbI7BxNj9ltLTn2B8Ehs8JHKg8QnGLpYclRhabfKHkvmTxstTHawE587OetSgc_q83m6x5WpW8dVCgLNIPyFcQh0IQefet/s640/blogger-image--994261134.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibQonXKPyxfAbz5OLUj9w_BHXG8SpmQl2yskOy1QRA4bRZXvKbI7BxNj9ltLTn2B8Ehs8JHKg8QnGLpYclRhabfKHkvmTxstTHawE587OetSgc_q83m6x5WpW8dVCgLNIPyFcQh0IQefet/s640/blogger-image--994261134.jpg"></a></div> And the cable running in front of the fork leg:-</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh89YcisqZnYrZV__LRY4xZQVbVbOaZHqfjs9fR6OgRtoMqvCbo5eI2nks_OBfPka24QY01KcRWiMvTiOiLEvn02l1aDuSsfL9E_H3_v6dq6CLkjOuw18BtVI6IpVKpcd5WKj5JnV_cBuW0/s640/blogger-image--1691656083.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh89YcisqZnYrZV__LRY4xZQVbVbOaZHqfjs9fR6OgRtoMqvCbo5eI2nks_OBfPka24QY01KcRWiMvTiOiLEvn02l1aDuSsfL9E_H3_v6dq6CLkjOuw18BtVI6IpVKpcd5WKj5JnV_cBuW0/s640/blogger-image--1691656083.jpg"></a></div>And how it should be :-</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoGxcsLuuPR4v6mlsqK_JeitVbMRiy5KOS38GM-Tnk6PdwhAR7TGKpy6JdmsoqntY14qTJzX2UGk687iGEyN2I3sG5_OZhgz0rt5GT7NvjjZVFhP6gJL87Mt7X9iMqcEpyQGGYliNexsQA/s640/blogger-image-177098137.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoGxcsLuuPR4v6mlsqK_JeitVbMRiy5KOS38GM-Tnk6PdwhAR7TGKpy6JdmsoqntY14qTJzX2UGk687iGEyN2I3sG5_OZhgz0rt5GT7NvjjZVFhP6gJL87Mt7X9iMqcEpyQGGYliNexsQA/s640/blogger-image-177098137.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiN2LLURdJapMei5tGHbwZM9SlO5vN7C_Kn01Sk3edd48bXGRa1A27Ps4qS7OEzYlWu2GekXIlcL3V6UlL298V64PtLmJGzZjEG-ulo1_281I_yzueM5uvIfm5fZoqw_phhK40rtJkhBad9/s640/blogger-image--944663262.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiN2LLURdJapMei5tGHbwZM9SlO5vN7C_Kn01Sk3edd48bXGRa1A27Ps4qS7OEzYlWu2GekXIlcL3V6UlL298V64PtLmJGzZjEG-ulo1_281I_yzueM5uvIfm5fZoqw_phhK40rtJkhBad9/s640/blogger-image--944663262.jpg"></a></div>There is actually a hole for the cable in the lower fork yokes:-</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2O4ulapBnCz0qX_O3UFCC7Q1D6ICKfFb9CJnl0OuOpjK4D8wz8J1LwNzvScBAqKDBdlzcC5sfBzpJN7xBsLso59s-Q1XDAMKCUH7UicPVtXBscEW0v9_VzYdoDFZe6JeQpd3DZUUkGgVu/s640/blogger-image--1940422300.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2O4ulapBnCz0qX_O3UFCC7Q1D6ICKfFb9CJnl0OuOpjK4D8wz8J1LwNzvScBAqKDBdlzcC5sfBzpJN7xBsLso59s-Q1XDAMKCUH7UicPVtXBscEW0v9_VzYdoDFZe6JeQpd3DZUUkGgVu/s640/blogger-image--1940422300.jpg"></a></div>Far neater and less likely to get twatted by rocks and trees.</div><div><br></div><div>Fitted some new grips and a number board too.</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjO4K-gyyQVECKzI06UoVayOrMNJwZsS9tHQ6oyFMHrkGXOjC5fcb0LrK3rkGc-IjEzlI8YR0SNo6RVw-6mCUvDLXcLduOdngQ9hNfVQxrlUN4y43aZSwZve3aF-2ZjbopORWWcOz1H_-Qj/s640/blogger-image--410897157.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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Cracking autjumble and some great stuff to see and buy. Got a few bits for my Fantic too.<div><br></div><div>Bultaco 198B and KT Kwak in the jumble<br><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxbXcWffiqvivUrUa3OOQ2gboPN9KUE8kdBZurJyO0XwE-JGSrwqbko1hZNz3eCwmcnHOqpOyxfSYeYL-aWLBOtrxdHdL8rruAFge0VLb5QM1OxVkyte9nArcfRrOHSJOFqLiYA6UQFIiU/s640/blogger-image--448217010.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxbXcWffiqvivUrUa3OOQ2gboPN9KUE8kdBZurJyO0XwE-JGSrwqbko1hZNz3eCwmcnHOqpOyxfSYeYL-aWLBOtrxdHdL8rruAFge0VLb5QM1OxVkyte9nArcfRrOHSJOFqLiYA6UQFIiU/s640/blogger-image--448217010.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgm1v8kf_ASQlyqwcA4Jfnj_q9R8pFiqTPJpKIRslKcxkYONRmNsVRtgFZyZLaEdkY7E8lehyphenhyphenUbseRrkvELJeNtfH0S5lGHzhm9PAzMImE2pu_JjyTqCEs16hratvwnAeIv431sxLwgL3uI/s640/blogger-image-1810518613.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9E-21jv_AQ48vkJTdXo6EDjph9F_3rCgINoZ3loc2okcBFfdTzYbptt6dg36bWgkmQ3sDhG0QCvZI-bXVIn-jTcz1v3zDegZVeixHmoUElJ0FzRbz3pffDFBS-olrmMyEaSe-yNpvfsZ-/s640/blogger-image-1850714091.jpg"></a></div>A few other nice looking machines:-</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1U5MuUyJo8cm6nNvcygewnbTjHUJO9LVTF0W8Ev0l4Ow_HLWsXa3g4hQqKKOTqEyEkGmLOzkxJSuTRF_77e5APhWYIPF-YA6aHrWNTDX-ZK9wNwUEYbwlkQQ1FLr-XeUMLmohsCk6BpQ5/s640/blogger-image--2099318269.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1U5MuUyJo8cm6nNvcygewnbTjHUJO9LVTF0W8Ev0l4Ow_HLWsXa3g4hQqKKOTqEyEkGmLOzkxJSuTRF_77e5APhWYIPF-YA6aHrWNTDX-ZK9wNwUEYbwlkQQ1FLr-XeUMLmohsCk6BpQ5/s640/blogger-image--2099318269.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiieBymr56w7jALWZuhhCGtUQTaXyNh0CGrCbcNyYA5lvMWAD1WZPEhj4SPU-Y1nDrR8J6JXQ1pG6fwU1uh3tqQb_JFTquKjGwg2xZ8ycrMgAShkw-4WbYTE4W6HpwgzHIRAD5sCWRKlZiy/s640/blogger-image--583124883.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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Always Bultacos, but the last one was a change of direction with a 2003 Gasgas 250, which was nice but under used. I've always hankered back to Bultacos.<div><br></div><div>So, after some years of pestering by Heath, and two trips to the off road show at Telford, I gave in. I was looking for a late Bultaco when this Fantic came along:-</div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghKB5qEYl4KbliW9dcY0VjvrVoa0j3E0Tr2mRGvOLT5VWqZskvKyIVkKyu7Qm72VvI1umm9NsIfllLv-vJ050d0SHZLCCS32NtE1rt-PUkD2OChYe5qJt5FtUV4f7b62Tkvh7D3Q4YYX29/s640/blogger-image-1306247265.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghKB5qEYl4KbliW9dcY0VjvrVoa0j3E0Tr2mRGvOLT5VWqZskvKyIVkKyu7Qm72VvI1umm9NsIfllLv-vJ050d0SHZLCCS32NtE1rt-PUkD2OChYe5qJt5FtUV4f7b62Tkvh7D3Q4YYX29/s640/blogger-image-1306247265.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-1gzj_m0phWc1PORTZ6M6iV5rzHZfd9G2OQ3VA2WVZ9L_L1-tFns1uTC-887X1k-518nh3NhFFr3Q2Z1OZK8xcR9g_5w2ZSqJqYLCUOgXtVNz1DPWcm0TamoiZYIARos42L80qmyJhIpY/s640/blogger-image--1551596520.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-1gzj_m0phWc1PORTZ6M6iV5rzHZfd9G2OQ3VA2WVZ9L_L1-tFns1uTC-887X1k-518nh3NhFFr3Q2Z1OZK8xcR9g_5w2ZSqJqYLCUOgXtVNz1DPWcm0TamoiZYIARos42L80qmyJhIpY/s640/blogger-image--1551596520.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>It was too good a deal to miss and yesterday a very nice man delivered it to Heaths place near Weston Super Mare.</div><div><br></div><div>It is an early 80s Fantic 200, in fact a 156cc 2-stroke Minarelli engine. It was THE bike to have back in the day.</div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXo8ne-zbVEF6dVRheAyaACtYBcYrBkb6YNrcoeMAUeWVtz379MS-2XKt501QEOw_TT91YRho5sgwOg5WhrT2XuhOeDKyHIqH-GnwP-RStr0jc8BR34Bt-S8ABDsDDi_5AFPI1vNLL3bqg/s640/blogger-image-395017000.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXo8ne-zbVEF6dVRheAyaACtYBcYrBkb6YNrcoeMAUeWVtz379MS-2XKt501QEOw_TT91YRho5sgwOg5WhrT2XuhOeDKyHIqH-GnwP-RStr0jc8BR34Bt-S8ABDsDDi_5AFPI1vNLL3bqg/s640/blogger-image-395017000.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>Needs a bit of fettling, and the tyres changing, but its good to go. First job was to put the footrests back to where they should be. Road pegs :-</div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiQffJQ5Qd9o2IsNHtww4s1hokJISyMXYBzBWdwxLY4bHKyN5YEbBukJq9x4WGKyWaumulwifphyGrw_0KkJNeAE-O7RN_-gIs51aOHK2voq7PJuP07gcWzcT6-oGYGAhTIak5S4iHgXYH/s640/blogger-image--1862678712.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiQffJQ5Qd9o2IsNHtww4s1hokJISyMXYBzBWdwxLY4bHKyN5YEbBukJq9x4WGKyWaumulwifphyGrw_0KkJNeAE-O7RN_-gIs51aOHK2voq7PJuP07gcWzcT6-oGYGAhTIak5S4iHgXYH/s640/blogger-image--1862678712.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>Returned to their rightful place:-</div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgykum8Ok2PZoZ7l6m4FB1sXmlG_N17WCJRugt2iwur1ZZy0o_sG71_jQ2FQ82LkBfyMgOmoT5ksVs7TaWwNhidqYeD_BRLCGB_B58RwxYn3bPq5g2x5BEJkriJK7hMthflSqSfyjTpYHDD/s640/blogger-image-1139236615.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgykum8Ok2PZoZ7l6m4FB1sXmlG_N17WCJRugt2iwur1ZZy0o_sG71_jQ2FQ82LkBfyMgOmoT5ksVs7TaWwNhidqYeD_BRLCGB_B58RwxYn3bPq5g2x5BEJkriJK7hMthflSqSfyjTpYHDD/s640/blogger-image-1139236615.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>Looking forward to getting out on it. Bug thanks to Lee and Heath.</div><div><br></div><div><br></div>ArielTThttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10818879100120419501noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6715909608554813817.post-72629127744557954872015-02-01T15:03:00.001+00:002015-02-01T15:03:31.770+00:00Magnetos Part 1A magneto is what provides the igntion on most old bikes pre-1960s. Its a rotating coil inside a stationary magnet, when the contact breaker opens it sends a HT pulse to the sparking plug and, with fuel and air, it goes bang. Mine doesn't, at least it does when cold, and will run when hot, but it won't start when hot - a classic sign of imminent magneto failure. <div><br></div><div>My magneto is a BTH KC1:-</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSLNnr-pul6DObV7ypRDe7B7aKrtOjl0PPC0gCW8QY4a4el69gBNzvlDrVcgT-7Hq6lWVdtzcq8zPsN353bsZea6Cmq4mm63xc8h-NM_Sm0qvsLzpvg61SMAeVPbzNjvO7MMYdbR4Um4im/s640/blogger-image--1568116168.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSLNnr-pul6DObV7ypRDe7B7aKrtOjl0PPC0gCW8QY4a4el69gBNzvlDrVcgT-7Hq6lWVdtzcq8zPsN353bsZea6Cmq4mm63xc8h-NM_Sm0qvsLzpvg61SMAeVPbzNjvO7MMYdbR4Um4im/s640/blogger-image--1568116168.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvHw1RPU_lB5EAsXjJzffncaq6Hewv5eQ7YU_Sg4dRpK5I9afvxscQihZEepWBZGPaXXepnt7vEGpIc7DN3GAbpjMgxQoArTtwlehSMOPOSqCD31tQdrdac2sYSW9pSKq2CRTNYPhKazfy/s640/blogger-image--1687409784.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvHw1RPU_lB5EAsXjJzffncaq6Hewv5eQ7YU_Sg4dRpK5I9afvxscQihZEepWBZGPaXXepnt7vEGpIc7DN3GAbpjMgxQoArTtwlehSMOPOSqCD31tQdrdac2sYSW9pSKq2CRTNYPhKazfy/s640/blogger-image--1687409784.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>The usual cause of magneto demise is the condenser which is buried in the armature. One remedy is to fully strip and rewind the armature along with a new condenser, or you can snip the old condenser out and fit an external one. This is my plan. Fit one of these:-</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEip1543oAmYv_UqlzdzsVQoPnLMPqS1BRsuFCoQVYtW1QffJPgaz4dns1H8Xw_dsrT4zWzqDmwqgm5dR6eNOfb3J75Xofu77QtRakNX3WlPJgL5CixZtK-nf3blikgMORDZsn1Tx0zVtwLZ/s640/blogger-image--1679431497.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEip1543oAmYv_UqlzdzsVQoPnLMPqS1BRsuFCoQVYtW1QffJPgaz4dns1H8Xw_dsrT4zWzqDmwqgm5dR6eNOfb3J75Xofu77QtRakNX3WlPJgL5CixZtK-nf3blikgMORDZsn1Tx0zVtwLZ/s640/blogger-image--1679431497.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>Still got to strip part of the armature but hopefully this should fix the bad starting.</div><div><br></div><div>More to follow.</div>ArielTThttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10818879100120419501noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6715909608554813817.post-18040908090690120832015-01-25T17:33:00.001+00:002015-01-25T17:33:58.881+00:00Stoneleigh MilitariaWent to the big Militaria show today at Stoneleigh Park. Loads of things to play with and buy.<div><br></div><div>Started with a sarnie</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhs4uOAB91nbbsyS6dnfc8hhdL1xXlP7nkUKu05B5nR0pkG0am_H2jahctrV8IS493Ogrea5-X6iKaoBA6n5j-FLH9BdRekCPU84p6cIsaXb56yvdqtUo-yCrjIsVCMw5Be1UsJMbQ4VNmW/s640/blogger-image-1749949951.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhs4uOAB91nbbsyS6dnfc8hhdL1xXlP7nkUKu05B5nR0pkG0am_H2jahctrV8IS493Ogrea5-X6iKaoBA6n5j-FLH9BdRekCPU84p6cIsaXb56yvdqtUo-yCrjIsVCMw5Be1UsJMbQ4VNmW/s640/blogger-image-1749949951.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>Then it was into the show.</div><div><br></div><div>Nazi sign:-</div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJM7MqrUyuKYpzLF-_G5wyLeo4BIvN2t1Q4Wx5GdbQwW27E-GK_gDs7NLwU4E4UwivHg93cesLK-zfSl9mXzSjbFk9lCBTeN43_B1YKPJZIRYwBJHOZaQNx1D-mlyTag40bCwAOqKT9YNk/s640/blogger-image--941856970.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJM7MqrUyuKYpzLF-_G5wyLeo4BIvN2t1Q4Wx5GdbQwW27E-GK_gDs7NLwU4E4UwivHg93cesLK-zfSl9mXzSjbFk9lCBTeN43_B1YKPJZIRYwBJHOZaQNx1D-mlyTag40bCwAOqKT9YNk/s640/blogger-image--941856970.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>MG42 with a healthy price tag:-</div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFAg8IoN8RptjvKVOIGonDCgqISHFpW7Fb28QrP05FRpokFFNZvdRUC0Z16cV7tcRXZhUPSLxyXep7f4IgeNcSkE_dQGl-VoxeLhyphenhyphenp756XR37W8qhvWfGDIGDP4DhJhffPAj1TQbL-dk20/s640/blogger-image-399231323.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFAg8IoN8RptjvKVOIGonDCgqISHFpW7Fb28QrP05FRpokFFNZvdRUC0Z16cV7tcRXZhUPSLxyXep7f4IgeNcSkE_dQGl-VoxeLhyphenhyphenp756XR37W8qhvWfGDIGDP4DhJhffPAj1TQbL-dk20/s640/blogger-image-399231323.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>There were loads of guns, all deactivated:-</div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEih9QRDxar2baC1Jm_tmvN8EBQnDqhiliOl44HaNRqmZw0J507Al-4AV4S6bHB4BtxJIE7VXFXeN_Z5RHCCvh0_MOvOteIVHdDcVCuzBywpXvelN5tLmbxbpG1DG9XecZ4i9eeoTank9rI5/s640/blogger-image-1784903275.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEih9QRDxar2baC1Jm_tmvN8EBQnDqhiliOl44HaNRqmZw0J507Al-4AV4S6bHB4BtxJIE7VXFXeN_Z5RHCCvh0_MOvOteIVHdDcVCuzBywpXvelN5tLmbxbpG1DG9XecZ4i9eeoTank9rI5/s640/blogger-image-1784903275.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>A nice Royal Enfield v-twin. 1914:-</div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUFnggwasPRg26IqmWT-JmbYKE30yH8eyyzTSND9JVZkjPSLz6N-C-lBcG5ZENbQVabkHwksI0_xcIBzThYXaie-cAlaBuDnh5FZcJvHPClZI_rtUZfwEwfcDB18uwwAhg_kT-QUXPbnE8/s640/blogger-image-1815148287.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUFnggwasPRg26IqmWT-JmbYKE30yH8eyyzTSND9JVZkjPSLz6N-C-lBcG5ZENbQVabkHwksI0_xcIBzThYXaie-cAlaBuDnh5FZcJvHPClZI_rtUZfwEwfcDB18uwwAhg_kT-QUXPbnE8/s640/blogger-image-1815148287.jpg"></a></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">A selection of Nazi daggers. Very expensive:-</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyVKF3iPw2zNddiDOSjyXsHHlApK3yBoEIa2xLnBYaMa64GPVOEVHfiyiLJGB9D4yuibE61rFg0FcgO-pNlUzTX3KWyljwUQvNo-3LFUBVtgUDDBwgOU2n1MYGwXMulXlaeAgqdh_9Z7zz/s640/blogger-image-908412521.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyVKF3iPw2zNddiDOSjyXsHHlApK3yBoEIa2xLnBYaMa64GPVOEVHfiyiLJGB9D4yuibE61rFg0FcgO-pNlUzTX3KWyljwUQvNo-3LFUBVtgUDDBwgOU2n1MYGwXMulXlaeAgqdh_9Z7zz/s640/blogger-image-908412521.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">And a couple of bellends:-</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaU72ptuvgGOqk-1Ds6fQVlu1j7KyHiwyNosnD3WmudR1Klt5tK68gyXewubmqvUpss_I_7oc-WnzwmdRPH2avK8To26aca1FT8zhYNaFlBKoxGsfv9zWby9lXm0nna1GSu5A4UFXiqAr8/s640/blogger-image-1760117516.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaU72ptuvgGOqk-1Ds6fQVlu1j7KyHiwyNosnD3WmudR1Klt5tK68gyXewubmqvUpss_I_7oc-WnzwmdRPH2avK8To26aca1FT8zhYNaFlBKoxGsfv9zWby9lXm0nna1GSu5A4UFXiqAr8/s640/blogger-image-1760117516.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">A good day out.</div></div>ArielTThttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10818879100120419501noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6715909608554813817.post-8188186630214182042015-01-15T11:38:00.001+00:002015-01-15T11:38:16.029+00:00Crazy Horse Rally 2015<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7JoKytjucM-C1OusIZrsGFRSs00YPugdyEzpYbBkn6SJPvLKJseDRMY_xP6IxI2r0_4Y9AkO_gWk1cJfcdANhJwiyS6rGsxFSBHRvo7YadbQ61EXnG2J12_AGa9OPMFlW-AH_OkEnYLU1/s640/blogger-image--756213957.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7JoKytjucM-C1OusIZrsGFRSs00YPugdyEzpYbBkn6SJPvLKJseDRMY_xP6IxI2r0_4Y9AkO_gWk1cJfcdANhJwiyS6rGsxFSBHRvo7YadbQ61EXnG2J12_AGa9OPMFlW-AH_OkEnYLU1/s640/blogger-image--756213957.jpg"></a></div>Took the customary ride to the Forest of Dean last weekend. Unusually it was quite mild although the wind did blow. A cracking weekend drinking beer and riding old motorbikes.<div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiE1FFEiUCd-LuUqSfZXsoo6j5hpI1FLfxChV6uRsfp42ZG9yPkkW8XlcVew-0qju-RwuoEzgM3SFb_hSu4Y4qqximKlv6tyKWFMSHtRV4fKsILR_7a0yRY48iP9PizLvBADkJs0Jg2HJq7/s640/blogger-image-1880525976.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiE1FFEiUCd-LuUqSfZXsoo6j5hpI1FLfxChV6uRsfp42ZG9yPkkW8XlcVew-0qju-RwuoEzgM3SFb_hSu4Y4qqximKlv6tyKWFMSHtRV4fKsILR_7a0yRY48iP9PizLvBADkJs0Jg2HJq7/s640/blogger-image-1880525976.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMC4yjMg9huDzpppUUy-Nut3BJrZGFpEzikg_h0ixRsJTLJufM9mf2WkafKsx22DqxVce-WpLY8zGuEIMM0Gj00Mze7IU1oLw_75wxQS9uJ6Aqius1NYIhjiU2O3jCERR99CPW_7VEFR2L/s640/blogger-image-2110291239.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMC4yjMg9huDzpppUUy-Nut3BJrZGFpEzikg_h0ixRsJTLJufM9mf2WkafKsx22DqxVce-WpLY8zGuEIMM0Gj00Mze7IU1oLw_75wxQS9uJ6Aqius1NYIhjiU2O3jCERR99CPW_7VEFR2L/s640/blogger-image-2110291239.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMiW9kUUF2dczOj4x2YtLtSco9np9Q7JvZWg_Pqt6B1Qz9_e7Rngmg9paFKyNxySLLbVytdtWyPQhzV4Fwh4buz698VlGLy1gaN9WAQd7uky_k9PzMiZOyv4mFQC6RU9ZlxEMr3xYCncOh/s640/blogger-image-1123611858.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMiW9kUUF2dczOj4x2YtLtSco9np9Q7JvZWg_Pqt6B1Qz9_e7Rngmg9paFKyNxySLLbVytdtWyPQhzV4Fwh4buz698VlGLy1gaN9WAQd7uky_k9PzMiZOyv4mFQC6RU9ZlxEMr3xYCncOh/s640/blogger-image-1123611858.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgY0AXNTMtViKVW4-9wuzC6Hp1BeOXR-UM7YDTRcge9DNjM4sMwPH3i1xMUKESXHzHdlufBBmUeUF3p-lYEmxblOjwFWVsDfQ57XlET3AMl8t32ydt4L_15Romc0XAMqgFh_jL5pCNiwpkw/s640/blogger-image--1921902432.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgY0AXNTMtViKVW4-9wuzC6Hp1BeOXR-UM7YDTRcge9DNjM4sMwPH3i1xMUKESXHzHdlufBBmUeUF3p-lYEmxblOjwFWVsDfQ57XlET3AMl8t32ydt4L_15Romc0XAMqgFh_jL5pCNiwpkw/s640/blogger-image--1921902432.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjX5Ew5meHRW_H9GqQye1c7Qn8q4wrvr2Q8ipRKlHTo2lrS5VmqwCXHu-Lf6UHIDk1iJFIyRLj1mA_Jd3S8rc9UmVI-lgkZCUHznXuXfGZQ1TmTLVPKofXVpZSJiSITVRGlBJNXrdwM3Bpt/s640/blogger-image--2115713087.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjX5Ew5meHRW_H9GqQye1c7Qn8q4wrvr2Q8ipRKlHTo2lrS5VmqwCXHu-Lf6UHIDk1iJFIyRLj1mA_Jd3S8rc9UmVI-lgkZCUHznXuXfGZQ1TmTLVPKofXVpZSJiSITVRGlBJNXrdwM3Bpt/s640/blogger-image--2115713087.jpg"></a></div><br></div>ArielTThttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10818879100120419501noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6715909608554813817.post-47716480643799733122014-10-19T12:37:00.002+01:002014-10-19T12:37:43.921+01:00Metal MothsAs expected, the metal moths have been feasting on the chassis of my VW. This is one of several holes in the rear chassis rails. They always get bigger as you clean them back:-<br />
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This is after cleaning back with a flap wheel in a grinder, then spraying with weldable primer.<br />
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I couldn't figure out how to make a suitable template so decided to repair the damage in two goes (bearing in mind I have never welded a vehicle before). This is the first plate:-<br />
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Reasonably happy with the result. Theres plenty more to do, by which time I should be a competent welder.<br />
ArielTThttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10818879100120419501noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6715909608554813817.post-7573855775299804292014-09-30T18:16:00.001+01:002014-09-30T18:16:23.669+01:00TTSo I haven't used my 1913 Ariel TT model since I went to Ireland with Huw. Looking back that's six years ago! So its time for the old girl to come out of hibernation now she's 101 years old.<br />
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I've had the bike since 2004 after I bought it off an Ariel Club mate who had found it in Trowbridge (of all places). It had sat in an old mill for decades before the previous owner, on finding out the mill was due for demolition, saved it. It had its last tax disc still on the bike - 1924. So it had been used from 1913 to 1924 then laid up til Mick bought it. Mick fixed it up but never rode it much so I bought it off him, got it fettled and road worthy and enjoyed a good few years blatting around the countryside including a trip to Ireland and France. Then, in a `several pints of Guinness' haze, I managed to melt it on the road to Rosslare while charging along with Huw. I fixed it but its not been run since.<br />
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So, pre-flight checks went well, wheel bearings and spokes all seem good, greased the forks etc., but I couldn't stop a petrol leak from the tank. It looked like it was the tap but several fibre washers later it became clear that there was a hairline crack in a previous solder repair (from the 1920's, not a recent one). When I got the bike I had to solder up the petrol tank as it was leaking all over the place. This was quite an experience but I managed to do it successfully, so fixing a hairline crack should be straight forward. Probably...<br />
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Dug out my paraffin blowtorch and smaller soldering iron:-<br />
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The paraffin blowtorch is great - you have to pump some pressure into the reservoir while warming the evaporation tubes in the nozzle with a gas torch. Eventually it bursts into life but generally not before emitting a stream of burning paraffin in a nice arc.<br />
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I cleaned off the repair point and gave it a wash with Bakers Fluid to try to get it as clean as possible, then added some solder melting it into and onto the crack.<br />
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It takes a bit of heating to get the soldering iron to a hot enough temperature to melt the solder. The colder tank robs the heat fairly quickly.<br />
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After a bit of dressing and replacing the taps I put some white spirit in the tank to see if it was still leaking:-<br />
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So far so good. I'll let it dry out first then try it with petrol before I'm happy I've sorted it but it looks promising.ArielTThttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10818879100120419501noreply@blogger.com1