The KH project

[Leejm]

That's a nice 49 ? Twin there that would be right up my street Paul

[Vincent.vanGinneke]

Rigid, Plunger or Swingarm, they all are good lookers.
but a swingarm will outperform the earlier ones when it comes to roadholding .

[Paul Slootheer]

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...

[Paul Slootheer]

Rigid, Plunger or Swingarm, they all are good lookers.
but a swingarm will outperform the earlier ones when it comes to roadholding .

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 sure

[Simon.Gardiner]

That's a nice 49 ? Twin there that would be right up my street Paul

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 !)
http://www.arielownersmcc.com/members ... ticles.htm

SG

[Leejm]

Cheers Simon I will have a read Lee

[david.anderson]

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

[Paul Slootheer]

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.

Regards Paul

[Vincent.vanGinneke]

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 Slootheer]

Paul, you are a trendmaker, now all of a sudden the KH's pop up all over the place !

Well Vincent it is in fact realy a attractive machine!