ariel

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Nanny McPhee rides an Ariel

By ⋅ August 1, 2010 ⋅ Post a comment

Coming out of our local cinema the other day there was a large display for the new Nanny McPhee movie, Nanny McPhee Returns (UK title is Nanny McPhee and the Big Bang). She is riding a green sidecar outfit with girder forks. I thought to myself “those forks look familiar”. Sure enough, it is a [...]

Plum Krazy 1958 Custom Ariel

By ⋅ July 29, 2010 ⋅ Post a comment

What to do with that spare engine…. via Plum Krazy 1958 Custom Ariel.

1936 Ariel 4F OHC Square Four on eBay

By ⋅ February 17, 2010 ⋅ Post a comment

These rare early overhead cam Ariel Square Four motorcycles do not turn up in barn-find condition very often – actually they are pretty scarce anywhere outside museums. Out of my price range (barns aren’t what they used to be!) but a lot of very clear photos. This bike looks pretty complete and the numbers match. [...]

Ariel Engine and Frame Number Prefixes

By ⋅ February 16, 2010 ⋅ 2 comments

Engine numbers, frame numbers, model designations and engine configuration for Ariel motorcycles from 1926 – 1965. Letter codes are a prefix to the number which is usually 4 digits. Engine numbers are typically on the left hand engine case just below the barrel. Frame numbers are usually under the seat on rigid and plunger models [...]

Batteries

By ⋅ January 26, 2010 ⋅ Post a comment

I finally got around to investigating what went wrong with the my Ariel NH last time out – very weak spark and general loss of electrical power. The Boyer Bransden unit really is not happy with low voltage. After a lot of low speed puttering I did get home. I assumed that my rewired (again) [...]

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