Hello!
I own a 1949 Ariel twin motorcycle, and I am not sure if it is a KH or KG model. Can anyone tell me the differences between these models?
I attach a picture of my Ariel (with a non original carburetor mounted).
Any help will be appreciated!
Differences between 1949 KH and KG models
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Re: Differences between 1949 KH and KG models
The differences vary over the years and is further complicated by the original customer being able to order non standard parts, so it is possible to have a mixture of the 2. The only way to be sure is to get a dating certificate that will tell you the model or just send me the numbers and I will look it up.
The main and usual differences are KH/KG - red/black, 20"/19" front wheel, carb size, polished inlet port/as cast, 'C' section mudguards/valanced mudguards. For singles can be added steel/cast iron crank, single port/twin port, high level pipes/low level pipes. These last 2 varied over the years
The main and usual differences are KH/KG - red/black, 20"/19" front wheel, carb size, polished inlet port/as cast, 'C' section mudguards/valanced mudguards. For singles can be added steel/cast iron crank, single port/twin port, high level pipes/low level pipes. These last 2 varied over the years
Roger Gwynn, Membership Secretary, curator of the Machine Register and the works drawings. Director of Draganfly Motorcycles, Craven Equipment and Supreme Motorcycles mostly retired.
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Re: Differences between 1949 KH and KG models
Hi Roger, thanks for your quick reply!
The numbers are:
MOTOR HT847
CHASIS HS323
Any information will be much appreciated!
Thanks again
The numbers are:
MOTOR HT847
CHASIS HS323
Any information will be much appreciated!
Thanks again
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Re: Differences between 1949 KH and KG models
It was a KG, supplied to a dealer in Uraguay
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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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Re: Differences between 1949 KH and KG models
Thanks Paul!
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