Daily Fixing and Riding Diary on an Ariel 2019

[Steven.Carter]

[quote="Mick D"

On an associated point, I see Tilly has a grease nipple fitted to the rear brake cable, would this be an original design and if so is it available to purchase anywhere? I can't find it in the Draganfly catalogue or on any of the cable manufacturer's websites.
Regards Mick[/quote]


When you get a new cable from drags a grease nipple comes with it. I've one on two of my bikes and can never remember actually buying one seperate

[Simon.Gardiner]

....Would it be correct to assume this is a common occurrence?

It's not a common occurrence

SG

[adrie.degraaff]

The grease nipple is a standard item in 1956.

[Steven.Carter]

I can't say I've ever used that grease nipple. Perhaps I should


Here's Tilly's leaky head. He has a new gasket coming.

[Vincent.vanGinneke]

Are these gaskets solid copper or a combinated one?
Looking at the extra free surface around the old one, could it not be useful to have a gasket that is wider ?

[Steven.Carter]

Are these gaskets solid copper or a combinated one?
Looking at the extra free surface around the old one, could it not be useful to have a gasket that is wider ?

It probably would Vincent but if you pardon the pun, they are a bit thin on the ground.
It's not solid copper, its combinated, Dont think a solid copper gasket is available anywhere.

[Leslie.Ore]

I got a solid one off Pete Collings.

[Vincent.vanGinneke]

And does it function o.k. ?
Should be possible to make one with a fretsaw I guess.

[pete.collings]

Before I get deluged with requests for KH head gaskets (!), I believe the one Les brought was for a Huntmaster/A10, which are still available from some suppliers.

[Steven.Carter]

Its Crazy Horse time at the Fountain Inn Forest of Dean. The weather is actualy looking very good.