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British Bikes / Re: Ariel Arrow?
« on: June 12, 2025, 06:11:52 PM »
Thanks folks. This bike is proving to be full of "creativity".
A modern one is already on order.
A modern one is already on order.
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British Bikes / Ariel Arrow?
« on: June 11, 2025, 02:23:23 PM »
I've pulled the wiring loom from my 1962 Ariel Arrow and am finding all sorts of interesting mysteries. The current on is a "what's this". Pictured below is what I'm thinking is some sort of rectifier. I've never seen something like this, but it doesn't have anything else I would call a rectifier.
Anybody have any opinions?
Thanks.
Anybody have any opinions?
Thanks.
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British Bikes / Re: Ariel Arrow Flasher?
« on: May 18, 2025, 06:35:34 PM »
I've generated a hypothesis concerning the flasher unit on my Arrow. After extracting the remainder of the wiring harness (no small task), I found many other wires that went nowhere. A comparison of the Leader and Arrow wiring diagrams leads me to believe my Arrow wears the wiring harness off a Leader.
More of the old "use what's on the shelf" methodology I suppose.
More of the old "use what's on the shelf" methodology I suppose.
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British Bikes / Ariel Arrow Flasher?
« on: April 19, 2025, 08:23:50 PM »
I am starting the disassembly of a 1962 Ariel Arrow. In removing the wiring harness, which is in very good condition, I discovered a flasher unit tucked up inside the frame. The bike doesn't have flashers, nor any wiring intended for such.
Does anyone have a clue as to why this flasher is there?
Thanks.
Does anyone have a clue as to why this flasher is there?
Thanks.
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British Bikes / Re: What is this?
« on: March 12, 2025, 06:06:50 PM »
It's already hanging on a nail. It's such a nice piece of brass, that I hate to assign it that fate. I'll take another lap or two before I hang it up again.
Thanks to all.
Thanks to all.
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British Bikes / Re: What is this?
« on: March 08, 2025, 09:37:30 PM »
OK. Obviously it's vital.
I'm suspecting it's holding a cable or wire somewhere.
I'm sure I'll spend hours trying to find where (NOT!).
The old stuff is definitely fun. At least they have parts I can lose, which is more than I can say for newer stuff.
Must be why I have so many of the darned things.
Well, it's black now. I have yet to find any other color anywhere else. But, you never know. 75 years is quite a while for a motorsicle to stay unsullied.
I'm suspecting it's holding a cable or wire somewhere.
I'm sure I'll spend hours trying to find where (NOT!).
The old stuff is definitely fun. At least they have parts I can lose, which is more than I can say for newer stuff.
Must be why I have so many of the darned things.
Well, it's black now. I have yet to find any other color anywhere else. But, you never know. 75 years is quite a while for a motorsicle to stay unsullied.
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British Bikes / What is this?
« on: March 08, 2025, 07:22:29 PM »
I have finished reassembly of my 1949 Sunbeam S7 Deluxe.
Almost.
I have one part leftover.
Does anyone recognize this?
Thanks.
Almost.
I have one part leftover.
Does anyone recognize this?
Thanks.
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British Bikes / Re: Sunbeam S7D stud
« on: January 11, 2025, 04:25:40 PM »
Stewart engineering does still sell them for 9 pounds each. Hoping for something more generic, but I bit the bullet bought one.
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British Bikes / Re: Sunbeam S7D stud
« on: January 08, 2025, 09:45:16 PM »
In that pic, on the left side, you can see end of them at about the 1 and 7 positions. There are 4 of them and they attach the Hardy Spicer to the flange coupling for the rear drive unit.
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British Bikes / Sunbeam S7D stud
« on: January 07, 2025, 06:36:15 PM »
Anyone know what size stud holds the rear Hardy-Spicer joint to the rear drive unit?
Thanks.
Thanks.
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British Bikes / Re: James ML with no spark
« on: December 31, 2024, 05:06:19 PM »
I am happy to report that the James ML now has spark. Not certain what's different, but I'm counting it as a win. I can now move forward. Finally.
Many thanks to all that helped. Couldn't have done it without you.
Ron
p.s. Stay alert. I'm sure I'll be back.
Many thanks to all that helped. Couldn't have done it without you.
Ron
p.s. Stay alert. I'm sure I'll be back.
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British Bikes / Re: Ariel Arrow SS Ignition Key
« on: December 30, 2024, 04:54:21 PM »
Well, you were right. It is the type you can turn with a screwdriver. Think I'll order a key just for looks.
Many thanks.
Many thanks.
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British Bikes / Ariel Arrow SS Ignition Key
« on: December 24, 2024, 04:25:06 PM »
I just picked up a 1962 Ariel Arrow SS project bike. A quick review tells me that I’m going to need quite a few parts to get this thing restored, as well as a paint job. It appears somewhere in its life it received a coat of brush applied latex paint.
I’m starting my quest with an ignition key.
Does anyone know any sources Arrow ignition keys?
A picture would be helpful in determining what type key I might be needing.
Thanks.
I’m starting my quest with an ignition key.
Does anyone know any sources Arrow ignition keys?
A picture would be helpful in determining what type key I might be needing.
Thanks.
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British Bikes / Re: James ML with no spark
« on: December 17, 2024, 09:04:52 PM »
Thanks for the info. It's helped me understand when the points should be grounded (I think).
I have replaced the red wire entirely and routed it behind one of the lighting coils so there's no danger of flywheel interference. The green wire will not be a permanent fixture since I have one of the Villier's square condensers somewhere in the mail. It may be until after the holidays before I can sneak back to this project, but I'll keep things up to date as they happen.
Happy Holidays to all!!
I have replaced the red wire entirely and routed it behind one of the lighting coils so there's no danger of flywheel interference. The green wire will not be a permanent fixture since I have one of the Villier's square condensers somewhere in the mail. It may be until after the holidays before I can sneak back to this project, but I'll keep things up to date as they happen.
Happy Holidays to all!!
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British Bikes / Re: James ML with no spark
« on: December 16, 2024, 10:08:33 PM »
I now have connectors that do not touch the screws and are attached below the fiber washer. The point holding plate is now grounded at all times regardless of the points being open or closed. The ground seems to be coming through the wire going to the coil.
More research required and I'm going to see if I can find a shop to test the coil even though it's new.
More research required and I'm going to see if I can find a shop to test the coil even though it's new.