Thanks for replies so far. Yes it uses semi fluid grease. I found one post that suggested that as long as the lower shaft was covered it would be fine as the great would work its way round. I would appreciate if someone who actually has the same gearbox could advise. All the Ariel literature just ...

Asking for advice or reference about the level of grease to be maintained in a Sturmey Archer gearbox 3 speed 1930 ish.
My Ariel Model E 1928 was originally built with a Burman Q gearbox but a previous owner discarded it and fitted a Sturmey Archer of the type used on the Ariel 1931 VB. Instead of a ...

For anyone contemplating either OHC have a look back in this bikes for sale section of the the forum to p4. "1932 square four at Auction". Spicers still have the photos up on their website. You will recognise the parentage of some parts like the front mudguard. I think the project bike 702 has acted ...

Sadly there is what I can only believe is a scam advert for a 1928 fuel tank on Facebook Ariel motorcycles group. Please beware. This was sold in Sweden in May 2024 and if you check the Ariel talk section of this forum under 1928 model A/B restoration help wanted you will find it went to a member in ...

Vincent - I signed up for pestering so the hammer price results as follows: (commission 7% +1% online bid addition)
Lot 35 Ariel Huntmaster £1600
Lot 39 1946 4G £7000.
Lot 49 1958 Ariel Red Hunter £1400

Very sorry to hear of this Paul. Best wishes for a speedy recovery for you and a quick return to health for the bike.

This was offered by the auctioneer last year in one of their previous sales IIRC but didn't reach its reserve.

The bike sold to an onsite bidder for $3500.

there's plenty video footage of this bike on Youtube - search "Paul Henshaw Ariel"

I don't want to rain on anyone's parade but I did have a very quick look into what's involved in getting something like this back to the uk, and you need to go into it with an idea of the likely total bill. There are several internet bidding sites that these auctioneers use as well as their own, not ...