Just finished the restoration of a 1951 KH500. Its not been on the road since 1965. 200 miles now done running in and a bit of de-bugging but it rides and feels great. Confident with it now to start going a bit further from home.
A big thanks to all the spares organisers for the work they do and the advice they provide. Also thanks to all the responders on the forum that helped me do the right things.
I used these suppliers and was really happy with the services they provided:
T & L Engineering, Bedford for all engine machining work
Tony Cooper for magneto & dynamo repairs
Triple S Powder Coating, Bradford
Draganfly (of course)
Acme Stainless, Billinghay for fasteners etc.
Metal Finishing Services, Bilsthorpe (chrome plating)
Paint Supremacy Lincoln (Petrol tank refurb)
Lincoln Alloy Polishing
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Les Carter
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Les Carter
1960 Arrow, 1951 KH500, 1935 VA, 1951 LE Velocette, 1957 BSA A10 with Monza Sidecar, 1954 BSA C11G, 1966 Norton ES2 Special, 1977 MZ TS250, 1999 Honda VFR 800, 1969 MG Midget.
1960 Arrow, 1951 KH500, 1935 VA, 1951 LE Velocette, 1957 BSA A10 with Monza Sidecar, 1954 BSA C11G, 1966 Norton ES2 Special, 1977 MZ TS250, 1999 Honda VFR 800, 1969 MG Midget.
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nevhunter
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Much Improved. Hope it all goes well for you. keep us posted. Nev
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simon.holyfield
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Looks lovely. Was the plating expensive?
cheers
Simes
'51 Square Four,
'58 Huntmaster,
'42 W/NG,
'30 Model A
https://ariel-square-four.blogspot.com
Simes
'51 Square Four,
'58 Huntmaster,
'42 W/NG,
'30 Model A
https://ariel-square-four.blogspot.com
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Les Carter
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Handlebars, clutch dome, plunger bolts, kickstart lever, gear lever, clutch arm, headlight rim, fuel cap, oil cap, seat springs, £600 so yes it was but at least you know they will fit. I think it would have been cheaper to buy new but I have had problems with some re manufactured components on other projects and wanted to keep as much of the original bike as possible.
Les Carter
1960 Arrow, 1951 KH500, 1935 VA, 1951 LE Velocette, 1957 BSA A10 with Monza Sidecar, 1954 BSA C11G, 1966 Norton ES2 Special, 1977 MZ TS250, 1999 Honda VFR 800, 1969 MG Midget.
1960 Arrow, 1951 KH500, 1935 VA, 1951 LE Velocette, 1957 BSA A10 with Monza Sidecar, 1954 BSA C11G, 1966 Norton ES2 Special, 1977 MZ TS250, 1999 Honda VFR 800, 1969 MG Midget.
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paul.jameson
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Lovely work Les - well done!
Paul Jameson
35 LG (project), 37 RH500, 52 ex ISDT KHA, 54 KH(A), 75 Healey 1000/4.
Former Machine Registrar & Archivist, General Secretary and Single Spares Organiser (over a 25 year period).
Now Archivist (but not Machine Registrar), Gauges and Clocks Spares Organiser.
35 LG (project), 37 RH500, 52 ex ISDT KHA, 54 KH(A), 75 Healey 1000/4.
Former Machine Registrar & Archivist, General Secretary and Single Spares Organiser (over a 25 year period).
Now Archivist (but not Machine Registrar), Gauges and Clocks Spares Organiser.
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Nick Young
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Well done and a credit too you.
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robjameson
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Very well done Les, looks lovely and quite an amazing feat to have completed it in the time since you came over at Christmas.
Hope to see it at some Ariel events in the future…
Hope to see it at some Ariel events in the future…
Rob Jameson
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1957 Ariel VH
1954 Ariel KH
1948 Ariel 4G with 1920's Ariel Sidecar/Triumph Chassis
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1957 Ariel VH
1954 Ariel KH
1948 Ariel 4G with 1920's Ariel Sidecar/Triumph Chassis
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