1939 XWD VH500 first startup

[adrie.degraaff]

I have done it many times but it is allways like magic.

Before going on the road, turn the horn support upside down .

[alan.moore]

I have done it many times but it is allways like magic.

Before going on the road, turn the horn support upside down .

Well spotted Adrie, that answers why it is close to the frame at the top.

[klaus gerhard]

Hello Alan,
congratulations on your restauration.

Interesting to read in your initial statement of the bike's history having been scheduled for Germany. I had always thought that the Nazis did not allow imports into Germany after 1933. But actually I do have a 1938 VH that had been sold new in Munich. So there must have been some supply for the Ariel enthusiasts of the 1930ies in Germany!

I wonder how you like the ride on your Ariel. Keep us informed.

Best Regards
KLaus

[john.whiting]

Yes,Ive read that before too,in regard to Sturmey Archer..........however it is untrue.......the Reich placed a high tariff on imports.....either 33% or 50%,depending on the import.......with exemptions for special purposes.

[Vincent.vanGinneke]

Very good ! and thanks for the video, really nice.