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British Bikes / Re: Ariel Arrow Flasher?
« Last post by 33d6 on April 20, 2025, 10:04:17 AM »
The Ariel Arrow was a stripped down version of the preceding Ariel Leader which did have flashers. Whether as standard or deluxe accessory slips my memory. It was the early days of British bikes even having flashers. It doesn’t surprise me at all that you have a flasher unit tucked away in your Arrow. They were an item offered by Ariel.
Plus who knows what some owner has dreamt up in the fifty odd years the bike has been around.
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British Bikes / Re: Ariel Arrow Flasher?
« Last post by R on April 20, 2025, 03:30:01 AM »
This Arrow has bar end winkers.

https://b1944490.smushcdn.com/1944490/wp-content/uploads/sites/13/2020/06/import-from-BTP-396.jpg

Does the wiring diagram show this ?
Proof positive that they were factory fitted ?

And this one doesn't
https://handh.blob.core.windows.net/stock/52716-0.jpg?v=63717197015000

A 2 stroke twin - just a little ahead of its time ?
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British Bikes / Re: Ariel Arrow Flasher?
« Last post by R on April 20, 2025, 03:21:56 AM »
If the bike is not fitted with flashers, then either
1. It has been in the past, and they are now gone.
2. A previous owner (PO) intended to fit them.
3. There is no possible other logical explanation !

Are we sure its a flasher unit
Were there any wires attached.
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British Bikes / Ariel Arrow Flasher?
« Last post by ramwing7 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.
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The Classic Biker Bar / Re: ?
« Last post by R on April 19, 2025, 01:43:18 AM »
Thought maybe it had sold out to the Chinese, avoid some fees and tariffs
Many fees and tariffs  ....
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The Classic Biker Bar / Re: ?
« Last post by iansoady on April 18, 2025, 10:01:52 AM »
It is pretty moribund but like Lazarus revives. Usually.....
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The Classic Biker Bar / ?
« Last post by Rex on April 18, 2025, 09:42:14 AM »
...And normal service will now be resumed.
I was thinking the forum had died a death.
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British Bikes / Re: A10 front brake cables
« Last post by rgsjohn on April 13, 2025, 11:21:17 AM »
"Or, buy a universal cable to work out the lengths from, then get the cable made by JJ cables or the like" Yes, that's what I am going to have to do
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British Bikes / Re: Troubleshooting a JAP Special
« Last post by chaterlea25 on April 13, 2025, 01:01:40 AM »
Hi RB
On some J.A.P ohv's the rockers are held in place by cast on "pip's" on the outer cover.  In your photos I can see the protrusions on the rockers that would sit against the cover pips.
It looks wrong when you take the cover off and the rockers can push /pull , but is fine when the outer cover is fitted

John
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British Bikes / Re: A10 front brake cables
« Last post by chaterlea25 on April 13, 2025, 12:51:44 AM »
HI RGS,
The dimensions of my cable wouldnt be much good to you , as I have non standard handlebar levers and home made clevis on the brake arm.
I think your best option is to find somebody to bring the bike to and can make up a cable for you??
Or, buy a universal cable to work out the lengths from, then get the cable made by JJ cables or the like

John
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