Brief History of the Marque: Ariel
The first Ariel was a penny-farthing bicycle, and was named after Ariel,
the mischievous airy spirit in Shakespeare's The Tempest.
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 20s.
Fri Mar 07 2008
chris<at>cselex.com
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<at>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<at>gmail.com
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<at>hotmail.com
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<at>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<at>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
Thu Sep 20 2007
jerry.sq4<at>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<at>sjhales.com
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<at>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<at>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<at>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
toddfyourhub.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.wirawangmail
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
Fri Jan 05 2007
alan.intronarehau
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
leydonoptesnet.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.dropbears.com/bikelinks/Parts/Fuel/
Sun Dec 31 2006
leydonoptesnet.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
eloiduezhotmail
ariel arrow racing;;
hello, research all parts racing, tank aluminium, etc, photographs
racing of ariel arrow, thank you
belgique
Thu Nov 30 2006
lindemannpearthlink.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.dropbears.com/bikelinks/Classic_Motorcycles/A_to_Z/A/Ariel/
Fri Nov 17 2006
illa_jogaraohotmail
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.familyinet.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
kweissiinet.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
rajivkcgmail
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
AZOLINKNET.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
PETERS5DENNCOMCAST.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
jimdunlopcablelan.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
Tue Jul 25 2006
soundcentaryahoo
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
mickeyrowellcomcast.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_arghotmail
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
rgervaisbroadpark.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
terencepolywebinternational
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
carreiranidiahotmail
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
warner1sosinet.net
overheating mystery
Ariell Sq.4 - 4G Mk.II
My 54 Ariel, recently restored has sat around for two years while
I have been recovering from a broken leg and infection. I go out
and start it occasionally, but doubt that I will ride again. It recently
developed serious bluing on the RH header pipes! I cannot understand what
would make it on just one side and not the other. It has a single carb.,
so I cannot blame a lean mixture on one side only. It is runnning a little
rough. Perhaps a stuck exhaust valve? I am running a compression
test soon.
Note bluing on RH side only. Only one carb.
Bill Warner, Porterville, Calif. USA
Thu Mar 16 2006
dodgyfreeloaderdodo.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
dbociansympatico.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
cheezehead140wmconnect
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
ivorptbfthompson
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_nilesnps.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
acorn243hotmail
How much would an a 1953 Ariel Square four in good condition be worth?
New Zealand
Sat Feb 04 2006
cttc90aim
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
pmacallumhotmail
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
mb8704hotmail
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.laceydefence.gov.au
kg special
I have 1949 kg special.. i think? I have painted the frame and the
pipes are in excellent nic, any help i can get would be appreciated
I am an Australian with a 1949 kg special? 500 twin ( green) any info
I can get the better I have started the resto but everything oringinal
I'm even the second owner
.....
I'm not sure, I know that it was sold here in brisbane, but I have had
3 different "Ariel experts" tell me it is a KG ... paint on the tank is
green its a 500 twin and has the uglies pillion pad i have ever seen
:) is there a way I can check, because that would make it even more
interesting. the original owner also said it was a KG but I didnt
get much info out of him, he passed away a few days later
Cheers.
Lace.
Sun Oct 23 2005
loxnancyhurontel.on.ca
Late '40's/early '50's Ariel single
When I was 17 in 1957 I bought a fire-burned Ariel. I cannot to this
day identify it accurately. It was twin ported, Burman gearbox, telescopic
forks with a full length 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
awful1aol
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
tlargeiimetro.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
rhfindlayhotmail
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
subject: ariel 4gmk.ll.
message: I have an original owners manual for this bike my dad used
to own...
See the British
Motorcycle Forum
December 8, 2002
Ariel Square Four, 1952
Hi I am a person who needs info also about the Ariel...
See the British
Motorcycle Forum
October 11, 2002
My friend has a Ariel 500, 1945, two port. We think it is a VH or VG
model...
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Motorcycle Forum
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 ...
See the British
Motorcycle Forum
April 24, 2001
Good morning. My name is Pawel and I'm from Poland. I have Ariel
Red Hunter 350cm....
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Motorcycle Forum
June 3, 2001
DOES ANYBODY KNOW ANYTHING ABOUT A ARIEL 3 50CC TRIKE/SCOOTER 3 WHEELER...
This is actually a BSA.
Ed.
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