Ariel

[blair]

been doing a bit of spray painting , bikes going to be a bit of a rattle can special . think this the best way to do it as i can get it all back together and itll look ok , then later on i can do the whole thing again but without the engine and box needing done

Ariel

Ariel

also had a go at elctrolisis to strip the tank . however after 48 hrs it had removed most of the rust but not the chrome , ive tried bleech , brake fluid and oven cleaner but its on there pretty good . going away to speak to my friend that has an industrial blaster , way bigger than my garage one

Ariel

[Olds]

Nice to see it starting to come together again.

[blair]

cheers , the main problem is not knowing what parts i need until i need them if you know what i mean , other than the tank the wheels will be a problem and shall only get done once i have funds  .

still got to sort out the kick start shaft  once ive done that i can get the gearbox back together

[Olds]

Building wheels can be done at home. It's time consuming but you can save a fair bit. Main thing is never to take rim off the hub until you have taken some basic measurements and made a careful note of the lacing. Pics are a good idea.
A trueing jig is essential but easy to make.

[blair]

i think i may cheat a little to be honest Old Newbie , if all the spokes are the ( i havent checked yet) i may get them blasted and powder coated . its not a full resto job anyways so not really a worry . also found out today that the paint is not solvent proof hahahahah

after getting new bearings and headrace adjuster sleeve i got the headset refitted , also go the plungers rear end back on too

Ariel

i think this is how itll sit for a while as i need to put the gearbox back together im going to copy the idea of a man on another forum for the kickstart shaft , ive ordered one for a cg125 . its almost the same shape but has a 16 mm splined hole and the Ariels was 18 mm (5/8") so ill dremmel new splines into the shaft

[morrag]

Well, your an optimist, if nowt else................

[blair]

Well, your an optimist, if nowt else................

not really Morrag im actually a realist , and i fully understand that i may just me building a bike shaped paper weight    , i take it your referring to the shaft idea ? if so i really cont think of any other way around it . i cant find a replacement and other than tinfoil im out of ideas . 

[blair]

well new gs 125 kick starter arrived today , spent a wee while in the garage with a very small grinding disc and had a go at recutting the splines , seamed to have worked but i can only get the starter on in the upside down position  not really handy 

Ariel

just need some gasket paper and i can try an put this lot back together , and not just shove it all in the casings and hope 

Ariel

[BikerGran]

You're a brave man blair!

Shall I tell you the story of my Moggy Minor?  My then hubby bought a gearbox for it from an A35 but the casing wasn't the same so he had to swop the innards over.  He did a great job except that I had the only Moggy in the UK - probably in the World!  that would engage first gear and reverse at the same time.....   and second gear and reverse, and so on.  At least you won't have that problem!

[goose]

doing a great job there sir