Ariel Owners Motorcycle Club

Posted: **Tue Mar 12, 2024 2:16 pm**

Hello,
Does anyone know what was originally fitted to this hole in the rear mudguard?
The only thing that I can think of is a reflector. However don't believe that the fitting of reflectors to bikes was the norm back in 1938. So perhaps not original and was drilled by a previous owner to fit one.
Thanks,
Nick

Posted: **Tue Mar 12, 2024 3:42 pm**

Correct, not original, reflector not fitted until1953, dropped in 1955 as incorporated into the 564 tail light

Posted: **Tue Mar 12, 2024 8:41 pm**

Thanks Roger for the reply.
Nick

Posted: **Tue Mar 12, 2024 8:47 pm**

hi Nick i think like you say the hole was to fit reflector

Posted: **Tue Apr 23, 2024 8:40 am**

Thanks for those replies - I am just refurbing my mudguards on a 1934 NH and wondered why there was a hole there!

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1938 NH rear mudguard hole.

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