Thanks Robin and Paul for the advice, problems getting the bike onto the stands wasn't something I had thought of. As I have a bad back courtesy of crashing too many bikes in my misspent youth I think I'll go for the rear stand.

The restoration of my '39 4F 600 is entering its final phase and the final build up is underway - albeit slowly. I've fitted the centre stand and springs etc but to me the whole set up looks a bit flimsy. Does anyone have much experience of using the centre stand on a 1939 square four? Does it hold ...

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But did you see what the Ariel Arrow went for? £5750!!

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Hi Sumanth, I recently got the remains of a 1929 LF250, a 1932 MF 350 which needs restoring and a lot of engine, gearbox and clutch parts for both of them. I've probably got the bits you're looking for. Please send me a PM if you're still looking for them. I'm looking for a lot of parts for a 1919 A...

Thanks for the message Rob but it was David who gave me the good news about my carb. Unfortunately he doesn't have any spare at the moment. Ironically I remember giving one away last year because I was so sure I had a New Old Stock carb in the garage!

Having just been told that the NoS Solex carb which I've been keeping for years for my 1939 600 OHV Square Four restoration project is actually for an Austin 10 I'm now looking for the right one! So, if anyone out there has the correct Solex 26AH carb or a 26AHD for sale or swap I'll be really happy...

Has anyone got an outer chaincase part number 5714-37 for sale or swap? It has the casting number ET 1015 on the inside. If someone has the clutch dome as well for the same that will be most welcome. I'm also looking for an oil tank for a 1939 4F OHV. It's the one with the dent in the side to make w...

Hi Andy, thanks for the PM, I'll give you a call when I get home as communications are a bit dire at this end.

Hi Mick, If it's cast iron you need welding try these people: http://www.castironwelding.co.uk/contactinfo. They're in Coalville in Leicestershire. They weld all cast from large industrial marine machinery to bike bits. They did a 1920 BSA side valve blind head for me - the exhaust port had cracked ...