Brief History of the Marque: ArielThe
first Ariel was a penny-farthing bicycle, and was named for Ariel, the
mischievous airy spirit in Shakespeare's
The Tempest.
The earliest motorised Ariel was a tricycle of 1898, and the first Minerva-engined
motorcycle was produced in 1901.
Ariel Motorcycle History adapted from
Graces
There is an excellent history in depth at the Ariel
Owner's Club UK.
More early history at Leon's
Motorcycles
Quite extensive model information available at JLB-Créations
Some models from the 1920s use Blackburne
engines, and also engines from White and Poppe, Abingdon,
MAG,
and JAP before the end of the twenties.
List of Ariel Models
| Model |
Year |
Notes |
| Ariel 3 hp |
1908 |
325cc |
| Ariel 3.5 hp |
1913 |
499cc, single-cylinder side-valve four-stroke |
| Ariel V-twin |
1915 |
700cc |
| Ariel 4hp |
1918 |
White and Poppe engine |
| Ariel Model D 500cc |
1926 |
Four stroke OHV single |
| Ariel 557cc |
1926-35 |
Side-valve singles Models A, B, SB, VA & VB |
| Ariel LB |
1929-32 |
250cc side-valve |
| Ariel LF & LG |
1929-32 |
250cc OHV "Colt" |
| Ariel 4F |
1931-40 |
"Square" four cylinder engine in 500cc (1931-32) & 600cc (1932-40)
versions |
| Ariel VH |
1932-40 |
500cc OHV Red Hunter |
| Ariel NH |
1932-40 |
350cc OHV Red Hunter |
| Ariel LH & OH |
1934-40 |
250cc OHV Red Hunter |
| Ariel LF, LG, & OG |
1934-40 |
250cc OHV "Colt" |
| Ariel VB |
1926-35 |
598cc side-valve single |
| Ariel 4G & 4H |
1937-40 |
"Square" four cylinder 995cc |
| Ariel W/NG |
1940-45 |
350cc (Military) |
| Ariel KG & KH |
1945 |
500cc parallel twin, later versions called the "Fieldmaster" |
| Ariel Square Four Mark I |
1949-53 |
"Square" four cylinder 995cc |
| Ariel Square Four Mark II |
1953-58 |
"Square" four cylinder 995cc |
| Ariel FH |
1954 |
650cc parallel twin called the "Huntmaster" with BSA A10 engine |
| Ariel 350cc HT |
1954 |
Trials special with competition frame |
| Ariel 500cc HT |
1954 |
Trials special with competition frame |
| Ariel Leader |
1958-1965 |
250cc two stroke |
| Ariel Arrow |
1959 |
250cc sports version of Ariel Leader |
| Ariel Golden Arrow |
1963 |
250cc |
| Ariel Arrow |
1967 |
200cc reduced capacity to place it in lower road tax bracket |
| Ariel Pixie |
1968 |
50cc BSA Beagle engine |
| Ariel 3 |
1969 |
Dutch Anker 50cc three wheeler |
Wed Mar 13 2013
fer_di_gar<at>hotmail.com
Valves for Ariel 350
1929 Ariel 350 H7330
I need valves for Ariel 350
spain
Mon Mar 04 2013
chidhus25<at>yahoo.com
Ariel Rigid/Plunger
Ariel 1941/1954
I am looking for Ariel gear boxes and Clutch covers with clutch parts,Amal
choke levers for both 1941 rigid and 1954 plunger 3.5HP
Bangalore.India
Mon Dec 03 2012
terrybear_1<at>msn.com
Want to Buy
Ariel Square 4 Mark II
'58 Ariel 4 port Mark II. Must be in running condition, no basket cases
interest me.
Thanks
California
Thu Nov 29 2012
pmays44<at>gmail
For Sale
Ariel Leader / Arrow
I have a large volume of Leader / Arrow spares for sale. Please Email
me for any part and I will respond with a picture and price -
Peter
Dorset
Thu Aug 23 2012
sales<at>schwarz.com.au
bike
ARIEL 1916
Hi i have what i think is a 1916 ARIEL it was my late fathers bike
and i would like to find out its value . It is in bits at the moment
but all parts are meant to be there , if you could contact me
i would love to find out , thanks regards Ian.
Sat Oct 20 2012
pietvandijk<at>home.nl
Crankcase or Engine
Ariel 500 2 cyl HP year 1949
hope somone can help thanks
netherlands
Thu Oct 25 2012
tcolbourne<at>nacg.ca
1950 NH
Ariel NH
looking for contacts for parts--I have a selection of some engine and
electrical stuff -random but important if you are looking.
Kelowna, Canada
Fri Jul 13 2012
ANP12790<at>yahoo.com
Want To Buy Ariel Square Four under the 53's
Ariel Square Four
Does anyone here have the 51 Ariel Square Four that you want to sell?
Even if you only have the engine and gearbox, please contact me as well.
Indonesia
Sat May 19 2012
cymon<at>proteaebb.co.ug
Ariel 500 Single
Ariel 500 Single
I have recently aquired a fleet of classics in varying state of disrepair
and abuse (4 in total).
The most complete of the lot is an Ariel 500 Single - I have however
been unable to confirm the model or year.
What is a definite is that it is a single and a 500 at that.
The frame number is a DU - putting it at 1955 - the log book says 1958
with manufacture date 1957
The engine number is an LL - which when looked up on the web is not
mentioned
Does anyone perhaps have some insite to the engine number and as to
what model I have.
Many thanks
Uganda
Ariel_1957c_500_Single.jpg will be posted-1205
Sat Jan 21 2012
randmontgomery<at>yahoo.com
Ariel Square Four
I have a 1956 engine in a 1959 swingarm frame from a 500 single; haven't
tried to start it yet. Located near Buffalo.
Toronto
Tue Feb 28 2012
simon.holyfield<at>googlemail.com
Restoration Blog
Ariel Square Four
Some of your readers might be interested in this blog:
http://ariel-square-four.blogspot.com/
Norwich
Tue Sep 27 2011
suemiddleton<at>rogers.com
Restoration
1948 Arial Arial
Have been offered a 1948 Arial for $1,000 canadian. Is that a good
deal?
Ontario, Canada
Depends. If it's complete and running, probably not. Ed.
Fri Sep 09 2011
terry<at>skvs.co.uk
Unknown Motorcycle
Rudge? Whitworth
This a picture if my father astride a bike that I think is a Rudge
!
Can you help nd confirm what bike it is. The picture was taken 1930
-1935
Manchester
The bike appears very similar to a 1932
Ariel 350 OHV. Ed.
Mon Aug 29 2011
p.mondon<at>hotmail
looking for
1950 ariel red hunter
My grandfather owned a 1950 square four red hunter with a chrome tank
I am looking to buy one in any condition can you help me locate one
sydney Aust
Thu Feb 10 2011
delmer517<at>yahoo
PARTS FOR YOUR STOCK
ARIEL 500 VH RED HUNTER cc1959
Dear Sir.
I have a number of very rusting Ariel 500 Red hunter parts I wish to
get rid of. I have an old frame with spoked wheels, two almost complete,
but dismantled engines, both with rocker cover mounting holes stripped,
and two almost complete gear boxes, again dismantled. I have only the oil
tank as body parts. I am prepared for these to go to a good home, such
as yourself for no charge. If interested, please contact me...
Yours faithfully.
David Elmer
Sun Jan 16 2011
vette7585<at>yahoo
pricing on a 1958
Ariel Ariel Square Four
i am trying to find out what a 1958 Ariel Square Four
is worth as a basket case. my father has owned this since the 60's
and it has been apart since the early 70's. would like to find out price
as is or how hard is it to find part that it might need and possibly restore
it. thank you for your time
Minnesota
.......
i am gathering the parts together and cleaning them up as i go. the
engine has been stored in his basement but all other parts are in cold
storage and here in minnesota it has been cold until the last few days.
here is a pic of the tank, pretty good representation of what most of the
parts look like as for shape themy are in. thanks you corey
Thu Dec 30 2010
ca_cooley<at>yahoo
sell
ariel square 4
looking to sell my square 4
lancaster , ca
Thu Dec 02 2010
caddyshack<AT>maxnet.co.nz
Wanted to buy
Ariel Golden Arrow
Where can I find one of these in good condition. Pref 250 1963. Gavin
Antony
New Zealand
Fri Oct 15 2010
moparmax<at>ptd.net
Ariel leader years
Ariel leader
How can I find out what year my Ariel Leader is. the frame # T1698/A
and the engine number is the same can anyone tell my what year it is. Thank
you. Max
Selinsgrove Pa USA
Fri Oct 15 2010
pmccants<at>theoakssc.com
57 "squarriel" values
Ariel Square Four Mark II
Unrestored, looking for values from basket case thru good
Mon Sep 20 2010
prl1<at>sky
Restoration
Ariel Square 4 4F OHV
Hi, does anyone have a front brake plate for a 4F 600cc OHV girder
forked rigid motorcycle?
Regards Phil.
Manchester
Sun Feb 28 2010
alfredo.mattera<at>gmail
Value a Ariel Square 4F 600cc (camshaft)
Ariel 4F 1934
What is the best way to get a rough value for an Ariel as listed?
London
The page on Vintage
Motorcycle Valuations may prove helpful.
Fri Jun 25 2010
kdduke47<at>yahoo
500 twin port and scrambler parts
ariel 500 red hunter
1947 ariel 500 red hunter twin port and parts lot plus hs scrambler
parts. good resto.project
flagstaff, arizona
Ariel_1947_Red_Hunter_parts
Mon Feb 08 2010
peters5denn
aol
Patent info plate
1036 Ariel sq4 600CC
I need this patent plate to complete my bike. It is the one that is
riveted to the timing cover on the engine. Please Help
Oregon,USA
Thu Dec 17 2009
supperbohne
yahoo
Kurbelwelle + Kolben
Ariel square Four MK 2
Hallo,
ich wollte nur mal Fragen wo ich eine Kurbelwelle & einen Kolben
Und zylinder teile Für Das Motorrad bestellen kann?
Könnt ihr mir vielleicht helfen ?
Schleiden-Gemünd
Fri Nov 06 2009
atysoesbergen
gmail
For Sale Ariel 350 1939
Ariel 350 cc ohv de luxe model ng
I would like to know what my bike is worth right now. Please check
pics attached. I want to sell it in Spain preferably
Almeria, Spain
English
Sat Oct 03 2009
tmcfarland
shaw.ca
Ariel colt parts Wanted.
Ariel Colt.
I need an engine sprocket and rocker cover for an Ariel colt.Thanks
Tommy.
Canada.
Fri Sep 18 2009
westbyre
amtelecom.net
Ariel Square Four Year
Can any one tell me what this bike is worth as is...and is it a 1954??
I know its and Ariel Square four....It was my husbands who passed away
last year...have people interested in it but not sure what year it is...not
ceased but have not had it started as yet..
Ont. Canada
(Bike has been sold - Ed)
Wed Jul 22 2009
rowellw
bigpond
v twin
ariel ?
Hi, love to find info and photo of later v twin ariel, suspect war
years. Have seen one in museum in oz but alas upon return some years later
it had moved on, not to be traced, am at a bit of a loss. regards, rowell
walton
Queensland..oz
You may find the one you're looking
for in the
Ariel Gallery
...had a good look through the v twins but am unable to see the one I saw
in South Australia a few years ago, reckon it was ww11 rather than 20,s,a
mate told me he had seen just 1 and he descibed it a bit like a harley,
if I had not seen one with mt own eyes I would be thinking I was delusional,
seems to be no written record that I have found...love the recourse, have
a few oldies I intend to do up when I retire...Rgds Rowell Walton
QLD
Wed May 20 2009
xxwhip86xx
live
1958 Ariel Red Hunter Price
Ariel Red Hunter
I have a 1958 Ariel Red Hunter and was wonderimg how much the bikes
are worth in good shape.
Wisconsin
The page on Vintage
Motorcycle Valuations may prove helpful.
Sat Apr 18 2009
linkandclaire
dodo.com.au
parts or information
ariel arrow leader
Hi I am after any Ariel leader or arrow bits. Or race info port specs
crank probs etc. I am in Australia and am happy to pay shipping if anyone
can help.
Thanks Link
Australia
Tuesday, April 14, 2009 2:07 AM
Subject: Re: dropbears #33047D0413
linkandclaire
dodo.com.au
wrote:
Form: DBcontact
subject: herman meier ariel arrow
message: Any info on ariel arrow racing. Thanks Link
April 2009
Bruce Tucker of SA sent this image of his Ariel-powered racing car.
Thu Apr 09 2009
brucetk
sa.chariot.net.au
spare pats locations
Ariel Red Hunter 500 mid 50's red Hunter 500cc
hi ther e from Downunder my name is Bruce Tucker of south Australia
and I require some spare parts ect can you help me locate sites to buy
spares thanks Bruce Tucker South Australia
Try the classic
m/c dealers directory at Bikelinks:
http://www.bikelinks.com/directory/Classic_Motorcycles/Dealers/
Tue Feb 24 2009
jiri.bradka
nsn
Ariel - Manx GP1931
Ariel SG 31
Dear friends,
I would like to find some details and photos of Jock Wests machine
"Ariel 500 type SG31".
Jock West was team member with Ron Harris (Norton) and Harold Daniel
(Norton) on Manx GP 1931.
This Ariel was recently discovered allegedly in Birmingham. I would
be grateful for photo or info about history of this motorcycle.
Thanks You for info.
Best Regards
Czech Ariel Owners Motorcycle Club
Jiri Bradka
Vondrousova 35/1187
163 00 PRAHA 6
Czech Republic
Fri Dec 05 2008
heurlin.thierry
neuf.fr
history
ariel all models
hello
Tue Nov 25 2008
DizzyDeb74354
hotmail
Value
Ariel Square four
"1954" 1000cc - good shape -need to know what it's worth.
Try the page on
Classic
Motorcycle Prices. Ed.
Mon Nov 10 2008
paul-home
communicare.uk
Restoration help!
Ariel Sq 4 1953
I purchased a half restored bike, i am now painfully putting it back
together! things that should take 5 mins is going into days as i read and
reasearch the machine! I really could use some sound advice and pics to
guide me of item locations etc. I thank you in advance for your help
London UK
As the engine
on your bike appears to be a two-port, that would make it about 1951, not
1953 which is a 4 port model. Ed. .....
Hi thx for the advice!
Log book says its 53? however the engine etc must have been swapped
about over the years! let me just check this out a little ! Found it http://redhunter.com/ariel/aomcc_prefix.htm
my engine no is TM--- making the engine a 1952, possibly not registered
until 53?
I will look at posting it here as well thank you
Regards, Paul
Tue Oct 14 2008
TERWILLIS
TALKTALK.NET
NRV942
ARIEL REDHUNTER
I OWNED THIS ARIEL APPROX FORTY YEARS AGO.IS IT STILL RUNNING AND IN
TOP CONDITION
HAMPSHIRE,ENGLAND
Tue Oct 07 2008
redripper67
juno
ariel square four engine
ariel four
I have an ariel square motor and would like to know if anyone has a
need for it
fla
Fri Sep 19 2008
paul.hendry
xtra.co.nz
Ariel Leader Windscreen 1962
Ariel Leader
hi i need to get a replacement windscreen for my 1962 ariel leader
can any one help
Fri Sep 12 2008
sar.smith
blueyonder.co.uk
bike for sale
1936 arieal
i have a 1936 arieal for sale and wonder which is the best way to go
about it it has had some restoring done to it but still needs some
bristol
Tue Aug 05 2008
abensheimer
aol.com
spare parts
1955 Ariel Sq. Four 4G Mk ll
Just aquired bike and need spare parts. Air cleaner,battery hold down,molding
on headlamp nacelle, GOOD CLOSE PICS. of whole bikefor details. Any
one who can help with info. Thanks Art
Indiana. USA
Fri Mar 07 2008
chris
cselex
Solex fuel banjo fitting needed
Ariel Sq4
I have a Solex 26 AHD carb and am missing the fuel inlet banjo fitting.
Can anyone help.
thanks very much
Calif
Sun Feb 10 2008
jdeeth1
optusnet.com.au
Tail light for 1946 Ariel
Ariel 1946
Hi Sheldon,
I am looking for a tail light assembly for my 1946 NG Ariel. It is
a chrome bullet shape and it is mounted on top of the number plate.The
shape is almost identical to the side lights of the MGTF and there is in
fact a conversion getting around albeit somewhat impractical i.e. you would
still need to acquire a red lens apart from the purchase price of 155 pounds.
It has a slot cut in its base to illuminate the number plate and a hole
on top so the rider can tell if the tail light is functioning or not.
Are you aware of a replica being produced? The originals are very rear
and almost never advertised.
Brisbane, Australia
Sat Dec 15 2007
stactaylor
gmail
1959 Ariel Leader
Ariel 1959
I have just recently acquired a 1959 Ariel Leader from a friend whose
father in England raced it twice before storing it....I am unable to find
any information concerning this bike...and I have never seen one like it.
Would love any information anyone might have...Thanks
USA
Sat Dec 08 2007
garethlawley
hotmail
info
hi, can you help me. a friend has asked me to get him address to talk
to someone about ariel motorcycles. hes a lover of motorbikes but does
not have the internet so would prefer an adress so he could talk to someone
about the bikes. what would you recommend. thanks g.lawley
shropshire, uk
Suggest contacting
some of the classic clubs, starting probably with the Ariel
Owner's Club
http://www.arielownersmcc.co.uk/
Mon Oct 01 2007
sambrustas
web.de
exhaust manifold dome nuts
1953 ariel square four MK II
Hello,
Can anybody tell me what size the dome nuts are on my ariel exhaust
manifolds? They appear to be chrome plated brass 1/4 W x 27 or 29 tpi.
Thanks,
Sam Brustas
Germany
Thu Sep 20 2007
sambrustas
web.de
Service Manual
1953 Ariel square Four
Hello,
Please tell me where I can buy a Service Manual for my '53 Square Four.
Thanks
Germany
Try our page of resources for
Books
and Manuals
Attached please find two pictures of my Square Four taken earlier this
year BEFORE I began the restoration.
It only has 1011 mles on the clock and there was only one previous
owner.
Been sitting very neglected in my garage for over 30 years. Last time
driven was 1976!!
Regards,
Sam Brustas
See the Ariel Gallery
Thu Sep 20 2007
jerry.sq4
laposte.net
Ariel etc blackburne engine
Ariel & Matchless
I know that Matchless use a Blackburn engine for the 1923 L2 model
I hold an Ariel 249cc side valve Blackburn engine, the timing side
have the Ariel logo but the engine is embossed Blackburn, it's a 1924 model
... with this engine I have the gearbox and the petrol tank. If anyone
can help for the missing parts another Blackburn can be back on road
:-)
Jerry
Paris
Wed Sep 19 2007
info
sjhales
ariel 1957 red hunter motorcycle
red hunter
we have a good example of an ariel red hunter in our sale on 26th sept.please
have a look if interested at www.sjhales.com many thanks
west country england
Tue Sep 04 2007
sambrustas
web.de
ground polarity
1953 Ariel Square Four (4G)
I have a 1953 Square Four that has been in my barn for over 30 years.
I bought it in London back in 1970 and sent it home. Haven't touched it
unil recently.
Need to put a new battery into it and think this model was 6V positive
ground. Is this correct?
Thanks,
Germany
Most early British
machines, if not all, were positive earth.
There is more information on our page about
British
motorcycle electrics.
Wednesday, August 22, 2007
nmilovan
medianis.net
I have ARIEL motorcycle, I will send you pictures if you can help me
finding what model it is and what would its market price be?
The key point may be shock absorber on the front (three springs - one
central and two smaller on each side of the central one).
There is a photo
of a very similar machine on this page: http://www.arielmotorcycles.com/AAR/Goldfields2005.htm
Suggest writing to that site. Ed.
Tue Jun 19 2007
LOUDENKALEB
HOTMAIL.COM
BATTERY
4 G SQUARE FOUR 1000CC
I NEED A BATTERY
OHIO, ASHLAND
There may be some
information on our fledgling page about classic
motorcycle electrical components.
Mon Feb 19 2007
warner1
sosinet.net
54 Ariel Square Four
In a posting back in March, I requested information
on pipes bluing on one side of the scooter. I think I have the problem
solved. Don Harrell sprays the inside of his pipes with hi=temp ceramic
paint, and then uses hi-tepm silicone reuuber sealant when plugging the
pipes into the manifold to prevent air leaks. It seems to have worked.
Putting my hand near the other side, I can feel exhaust blowing out, and
I will probably give the treatment to that side soon as well.
Porterville, CA
Wed Jan 24 2007
toddf
yourhub.com.au
Cost
1948 Red Hunter
HI just wondering what I should pay in Australian Dollars for a fully
restored 1948 red hunter your advise is much appreciated. Thanks Todd
Try the page on
Classic
Motorcycle Prices. Ed.
Sat Jan 13 2007
donny.wirawan
gmail
1953 Ariel NH 350
This one is a 1953 Ariel ratbike named "Gimbal" which is belongs to
my brother is the longest-mile & weather proofed bike in Indonesia.
Jakarta, Indonesia
May 07
This is the Ariel "Gimbal",,,and an old small engine frame i'd like
to ask you,,,could you please advise me what frame is that ? no number
on it. Appreciate your advise, my friend.
Cheers>>>Donny
See the Ariel Gallery
Fri Jan 05 2007
alan.introna
rehau
Technical Manual
1947 Ariel Square 4, 1000cc Engine DK 833
Looking for Technical manual and info to restore and repair.
South Sfrica
Sun Dec 31 2006
leydon
optesnet.com.au
solex carburettor
ariel 1952 square 4
i am looking for a banjo assembly for a solex carburettor model 26
a.h.d.
australia
At least one vintage
carburretor dealer listed in Bikelinks has Solex parts.
http://www.bikelinks.com/directory/Parts/Fuel/
Sun Dec 31 2006
leydon
optesnet.com.au
solex carburettor
ariel 1952 square 4
i am looking for a banjo assembly for a solex carburettor model 26
a.h.d.
australia
Sat Dec 16 2006
eloiduez
hotmail
ariel arrow racing;;
hello, research all parts racing, tank aluminium, etc, photographs
racing of ariel arrow, thank you
belgique
Thu Nov 30 2006
lindemannp
earthlink.net
Ariel club of America
Ariel Square Four
Can you tell me if there is an Ariel Club of America? Thanks I appreciate
it. Tommy
Florida
There is a North
American Ariel Owners Club listed at Bikelinks
in the Ariel Section:
http://www.bikelinks.com/directory/Classic_Motorcycles/A_to_Z/A/Ariel/
Fri Nov 17 2006
illa_jogarao
hotmail
who was the British customiser?
Ariel single 1951 engine
I have an ariel which has possibly been customised by some british
firm in the 50s. The rigid end has been converted into a swing arm and
the seating of the tool box has also been altered. The rear mudguard
has no separate number plate bolted on. Instead the regn. number is painted
on the flattened end of the rear mudguard. See attached pics
Can anyone identify it?
A similar ariel was featured in a british classic bike mag but i cant
recall the issue or
the year it appeared
Madras
...........
Thank you for your prompt reply. I am unable to tell you the month or
even the year of the issue in which the article appeared and i appreciate
that it will certainly be very difficult for anyone to locate the said
article with such sketchy information
I am attaching pictures of the ariel special and hope that somebody
might recognise it.
Thanks and regards
Joga Rao
Chennai
Fri Nov 03 2006
williams.family
inet.net.nz
carb to airbox rubber wanted
1954 ariel red hunter 350 nh
Could anyone help in the locating a new rubber for carbureter to airbox
please.I have tried all usual jap bike rubbers and not suitable as ariel
is off set.
new zealand
Thu Oct 26 2006
kweiss
iinet.net.au
Two Ariel Motorcycles
Ariel 350 cc
I have parts for two Ariel motercycles (both 350 cc twin) approx 1950
Ariel (80%complete) and approx 1930 Ariel (75% complete)
Frames, engines in bits, forks, bits of tin etc.
My wife says sell!! Any idea of approximate value?
Australia
Try the page on
Classic
Motorcycle Prices. Ed.
Thu Oct 05 2006
rajivkc
gmail
Ariel Twin port
Early 50s
Hi ,
In the process if restoring an ariel twin port and not too sure about
the model 350cc or 500cc .Has A8-135-JS on the barrell.In fact numbers
are worn out and not too sure if its A8 or AB.Any help in indetifying its
cc would be of great assitance
Cheers
Rajiv
India
Tue Sep 19 2006
AZO
LINKNET.COM.AU
Rocker spindle
ARIEL RH RED HUNTER 1935
HI, I HAVE A 1935 ARIEL RED HUNTER. I NEED A ROCKER SPINDLE - GREASE
FED ROCKER SYSTEM TO GET IT GOING PROPERLY AGAIN. THANKS, ALISTAIR
AUSTRALIA
............
I'm working out of town (away from my bike) til next monday. I can
send you a pic then. The bike has never bgeen restored, and its seventy
one years old, so it's not incredibly pretty to look at, but it has a lot
of character and is much loved. It probably draws more looks at rallys
than the restored bikes of it's age because it has so much character
and because 71 unrestored and running is a rare combination.
Alistair Bell. NRCMCC (Northern Rivers Classic Motorcycle Club)
...............
Attaching pic of my 1935 RH 500.
The bike is running, but the exhaust rocker spindle is broken leaving
hardly
any thread to tighten the clamp nut.
I'd be grateful for any help in tracking down a spindle. The spindles
for
these grease fed rockers are different to the ones on the enclosed
(oil fed)
rockers found on Ariels from around 1940 on.
Alistair Bell
Sat Sep 09 2006
PETERS5DENN
COMCAST.COM
[bounced]
TIMING CHAIN COVER W/PATENT TAG
1936 ARIEL SQ4
THIS IS THE ONLY THING I AM MISSING ON THIS BIKE IS THE RIVETED ON
PATENT LABEL TO THE TIMING COVER WOULD BUY THE WHOLE COVER TO GET THIS
TAG
USA
Tue Jun 20 2006
jimdunlop
cablelan.net
Service Manual
1958 Ariel 4G MK II
I'm a new owner. Bike is almost complete but needs restoring. I have
owners guide, but would like service manual.
Pender Island, British Columbia, Canada
Image supplied, see Ariel Gallery
Tue Jul 25 2006
soundcentar
yahoo
Ariel Red Hunter VH 500
Hello! I have Ariel Red Hunter VH 500, 1951, in running condition,
for sale, asking 4000 euros. Best regards, Zoran
Novi Sad, SR
Tue May 02 2006
mickeyrowell
comcast.net
Ariel 500cc Single c1939-1946
Here are some photos of the bike. (attached) It is a rigid Ariel, 500
single with dual exhausts. I believe it to be a 1946 or 1939. A number
off the cylinder head reads "M013749" I'm looking for pushrods, pushrod
tubes, cylinder to case nuts, cylinder head bolts and gasket, rocker
box bolts, primary chain, and primary chain cover bolts and exhaust valve
guide.
I know this sounds like a lot of little things, hard to find without
specifics about the model, but the bike was disassembled along with others
by my father who is suffering from Alzheimer's disease. These are the things
we have been unable to sort out and find in his piles of parts. I
appreciate your time and look forward to hearing from you.
Thank you, Mickey Rowell
By 1946 the Red
Hunters had telescopic forks, so I suspect yours is pre-war. More accurate
identification may be possible if you can supply the engine and frame numbers.
Ed.
Wed May 03 2006
hawken_arg
hotmail
Ariel Red Hunter
Necesito saber si el numero de motor y chassis corresponden y de que
año es
Frame Nª SS312
Engine Nª DJ847. Gracias
Argentina
Robotrans: I need
to know if the I number of motor and chassis correspond and that year is
Frame Nª SS312...
There is an excellent explanation of Ariel
serial numbers at the Redhunter
site. Ed.
Tue May 02 2006
rgervais
broadpark.no
Ariel 1943
How much can I expect to pay for a running Ariel 1943. Pipes, seat
and gaz tank are not original. I've attached a picture. It is in running
condition. How much do you think this would be worth?
Try the page on
Classic
Motorcycle Prices. Ed.
Wed Apr 19 2006
terence
polywebinternational
Ariel Square Four parts
OHV Square fours
I have an up and running '55 Square Four mk2: great bike! I just also
aquired an abandoned project - a pre-war rolling chassis with both alloy
and iron 2 pipe engine parts, an exploded drawing in a box. Not an easy
job to finish this one: I need a conrod and some valve gear in particular,
but any engine parts would be welcome. I'll swap or sell bits or even swap
the lot for a pre-war single in running order.
Glasgow
Sun Apr 09 2006
carreiranidia
hotmail
motorcycle
Ariel The Red Hunter V.H. 500 cc
Hi I was wondering if you have antique gas caps. I cant find one for
my Ariel which was made in 1949. I was also wondering if you would have
a muffler for that motorcycle. Thank you very much and please e-mail me
back.
New Jersey
Sat Mar 25 2006
warner1
sosinet.net
overheating mystery
Ariell Sq.4 - 4G Mk.II
Note bluing on RH side only. Only one carb.
Bill Warner, Porterville, Calif. USA
Image supplied - see the Ariel
Gallery
Thu Mar 16 2006
dodgyfreeloader
dodo.com.au
1927 ariel
i have a 1927 sv ariel and would like a complete motor less carb and
mag have 28 and 29 motors to trade
australia
Tue Mar 14 2006
dbocian
sympatico.ca
Ariel identification
my father has a very old ariel he believes its late 20's or early 30's,
how can I go about identifying this motorcycle so we can start to rebuild
it, all we have is the bike so I'd like to find a manual then parts for
a full restoration,
thank you
Don
Canada
Please supply engine number, frame number and photograph. Ed.
Mon Feb 20 2006
cheezehead140
wmconnect
1957 Ariel Huntmaster 650 twin
Currently looking for a gas tank for a 1957 ariel huntmaster 650 twin.
I would like it to be in good to excellent shape if possible. Any information
would be greatly appreciated. Any other parts availible would be also nice
to know about
mike
oshkosh,WI USA
Tue Feb 14 2006
ivorp
tbfthompson
Ariel. NH
Ihave an ariel nh, registered June 1954, in original condition. Engine
no A8 135, Frame no KS 3956. What value.
N. Ireland.
Fri Feb 10 2006
george_niles
nps.gov
Ariel Motorcycle Identification Assistance
Can someone identify this bike? I think this is a 1931 or a 1934
Ariel Sloper.
Denver, Colorado, USA
Sun Feb 05 2006
acorn243
hotmail
How much would an a 1953 Ariel Square four in good condition be worth?
New Zealand
Image supplied, see the Ariel
Gallery
Sat Feb 04 2006
cttc90
aim
1958 Ariel Red Hunter
My Nephew's Father-in-Law has a 1958 Ariel Red Hunter 650 Twin that
he has restored to original. He would like to sell it but has no idea of
a proper asking price. Do you know what a fair market value for this particular
platform would be? Thanks. Bob III
Alaska, USA
Sat Jan 21 2006
pmacallum
hotmail
Re:enclosed Ariel photo
Good day,
Enclosed is a photo of my father with his Ariel and sidecar.
Is it possible to provide specs and vintage from this shot. Maybe someone
has a trained eye. I believe this is postwar late 40's. Would love any
info possible
Cheers, Paul Macallum, Canada.
The bike appears
to be an NH Hunter c1949. . Thankyou for such a prompt reply.
I have upped the resolution. This is a scan of a black and white so not
sure how much improvement of definition there is by increasing pixel count.
I hope this helps. Looking forward to any info you can provide.
Can't get any
closer I'm afraid, Paul, except that I'm reasonably confident that the
sidecar is a Swallow (better known these days
as the Jaguar firm).
Wed Jan 11 2006
mb8704
hotmail
1956 Ariel Sq. 4
Hi All,
I have a 1956 Ariel Sq.4 in very good condition with a fully documented
history. The engine has been rebuilt and the tank re-painted, seat re-covered
and some chrome work. Other than that the bike and paint are original.
Could you please offer me you respected opinion on what the bike may be
worth. I live in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
Thanks Mike
Thu Nov 10 2005
matthew.lacey
defence.gov.au
kg special Cheers.
Lace.
Sun Oct 23 2005
loxnancy
hurontel.on.ca
Late '40's/early '50's Ariel single seat. I recall it had crossed rifles/"RH"
on a Rh drive case and they were red in colour.
It had tons of grunt and was extremely reliable - had it for a few
years. Can you help put an identity on it?
I should never have sold it. I live in Ontario, Canada. I've always
thought it was a 500 but I wonder.
Thu Sep 29 2005
awful1
aol
1939 1000cc ariel
i had a 1939 ariel 1000cc
my dad sold gave it away!
i worked on it for 3 years--i never got to ride it --anyone know where
i could even see one? it was my dream machine--and one day it was gone---finally
got a harley -30 yrs later-better than nothing-
Mon Sep 19 2005
tlarge
iimetro.com.au
Ariel motorcycle parts
I am looking for a pair of alloy transmission covers for a 1937 600cc
VB SV single cylinder, Rigid frame.
Can anyone help me.
Mon Sep 12 2005
rhfindlay
hotmail
Ariel 500cc twin
I am in Australia and looking for a decent gearbox for my 500cc twin,
circa 1950
Thu Apr 07 2005
casselstine at cogeco.ca
Ariel motorcycle tool kit
Have what I beleive is an old Ariel bike toolkit. There is one spanner
(for hub) that is marked ARIEL, another tool is stamped Dunlop for tire
repair. Kit also contains some Whit spanners and several open end spark
plug type wrenches. Kit also has old Lucas spark plug. The pouch is canvas.
Wonder if this was a war years tool kit? Paul.
January 26th 2005
Ariel Red Hunter 1939 for sale at Ebay UK
Vendor's Description:
1939 Ariel 500 red hunter, this bike is a collectors dream, very rare
early model with twin port motor, also plunger rear end which is
rare on this model... Engine no- oe723 frame no- bx163
January 26th 2005
Ariel Red Hunter 1958 for sale at Ebay UK
Vendor's Description:
Here is a very good example of a british Classic motorcycle
Rebuilt a year or so again this is a very nice sweet running machine
that will be serviced and road-tested ready to go prior to being sold.
With free road tax cheap insurance and over 55 miles to gallon this
machine repesents a cheap entry level into the classic motorcycle world.
Sought after classics are rising in price so here is a chance to aquire
such a machine in very good running order.
Machine finished in Ariel maroon and machine comes with centre and side
stands and Workshop manual.
A very nice example of a classic machine.
January 1st 2005
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message: I have an original owners manual for this bike my dad used
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December 8, 2002
Ariel Square Four, 1952
Hi I am a person who needs info also about the Ariel...
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October 11, 2002
My friend has a Ariel 500, 1945, two port. We think it is a VH or VG
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August 9, 2002
Pawel,
I saw your questions about Ariel's. Go to www.arielmotorcycles.com
. There are some pictures there. Also, www.draganfly.co.uk.
They are a good source of ...
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April 24, 2001
Good morning. My name is Pawel and I'm from Poland. I have Ariel Red
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This is actually
aBSA. Ed.
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