The KH project
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That's a nice 49 ? Twin there that would be right up my street Paul
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Rigid, Plunger or Swingarm, they all are good lookers.
but a swingarm will outperform the earlier ones when it comes to roadholding .
but a swingarm will outperform the earlier ones when it comes to roadholding .
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Only once in a while they come by, but not that often... Patience is the key word I think. Build one from scatch is a option but can be a expensive job! I know, because I once build 1948 ish 350 Ariel tele rigid from scratch...
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I'am not to convinced about that Vincent. Although certainly all have a charm of it's own, the early ones appeals the most on me when it comes to looks, again in my personal opinion. Roadholding can be a asset if you are a roadburner, which I'am not. Yes a swingarm rides with more convenience that’s for sureVincent.vanGinneke wrote:Rigid, Plunger or Swingarm, they all are good lookers.
but a swingarm will outperform the earlier ones when it comes to roadholding .
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Lee - there are a couple of KH road-test articles in the AOMCC doc repository that might interest you (although one is for a swing-arm model so that's probably disqualified !)Leejm wrote:That's a nice 49 ? Twin there that would be right up my street Paul
http://www.arielownersmcc.com/members ... ticles.htm
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Cheers Simon I will have a read Lee
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Paul
your bike looks very nice.
There are bargains still out there. Although I have never been a fan of the twins, this week I became aware of a near complete 54KH for sale, and the sale included a near complete engine. Unfortunately no cylinders or magnetos. But the asking price of $500 dollars was too much of a temptation. I phoned a friend in Brisbane who collected it for me. Now I just have the 1000km drive to collect it. But in my case it will be a long term project that I will not commence for a few years.
David
your bike looks very nice.
There are bargains still out there. Although I have never been a fan of the twins, this week I became aware of a near complete 54KH for sale, and the sale included a near complete engine. Unfortunately no cylinders or magnetos. But the asking price of $500 dollars was too much of a temptation. I phoned a friend in Brisbane who collected it for me. Now I just have the 1000km drive to collect it. But in my case it will be a long term project that I will not commence for a few years.
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David, congratulations! that is a real bargain, despite you have to collect it 1000 KM away!!
For sure a KG/KG can have their own issues (wet sumping), but when you sort that out it is a reliable motorcycle. Make sure the bottom end is 100% sound, in other words the bush and the shells and put on a good oilfilter. I know a Dutch member who did quite some mileage with a swingarm KH attached to sidecar without any problems.
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For sure a KG/KG can have their own issues (wet sumping), but when you sort that out it is a reliable motorcycle. Make sure the bottom end is 100% sound, in other words the bush and the shells and put on a good oilfilter. I know a Dutch member who did quite some mileage with a swingarm KH attached to sidecar without any problems.
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Very good, we hope to see a few pics later.
Paul, you are a trendmaker, now all of a sudden the KH's pop up all over the place !
Paul, you are a trendmaker, now all of a sudden the KH's pop up all over the place !
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Well Vincent it is in fact realy a attractive machine!Paul, you are a trendmaker, now all of a sudden the KH's pop up all over the place !
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