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by Mick.Small
Fri Apr 04, 2025 4:07 pm
Forum: For sale/wanted - Parts, and those bits and bobs
Topic: HT 500 engine for sale.
Replies: 8
Views: 9364

Re: HT 500 engine for sale.

Roger, my info on it came originally from Paul J. I note that in the updated and revised Ariel Story, TF is listed as a rigid frame HT,same as for 1955 frame although in 1955 PRF we're also listed DU. The modified KH frame would be listed as an HT frame as far as the factory we're concerned?? it no ...
by Mick.Small
Fri Apr 04, 2025 12:44 pm
Forum: For sale/wanted - Parts, and those bits and bobs
Topic: HT 500 engine for sale.
Replies: 8
Views: 9364

Re: HT 500 engine for sale.

The only complete bike I've seen was owned by John Mitchell,our former editor.
by Mick.Small
Fri Apr 04, 2025 12:06 pm
Forum: For sale/wanted - Parts, and those bits and bobs
Topic: HT 500 engine for sale.
Replies: 8
Views: 9364

Re: HT 500 engine for sale.

Hi Roger, PT110, it left the factory on 1.10.1954 in frame TF101, gearbox GB11, as far as I'm aware...
by Mick.Small
Thu Apr 03, 2025 4:08 pm
Forum: For sale/wanted - Parts, and those bits and bobs
Topic: HT 500 engine for sale.
Replies: 8
Views: 9364

HT 500 engine for sale.

1954 HT 500 engine, which left the factory in a modified rigid KH frame,so very early motor. (No frame...). There's some corrosion on the flywheels,it looks like some water has sat in the cases.The big end feels good. The bore has a very small area of corrosion around the mid point, it won't polish ...
by Mick.Small
Sun Nov 17, 2024 12:03 pm
Forum: Suppliers
Topic: Alloy Barrels 500/350
Replies: 5
Views: 25314

Late alloy barrels HT/HS manufacturer

I posted in 2022 regarding supply of these barrels. Jason Dickinson, son of Mick, was intending to continue production of these barrels following the death if his dad, who was the sole supplier. Jason has now passed production of these onwards. The new supplier is John Carter, based in Ipswich. He ...
by Mick.Small
Fri Nov 11, 2022 9:52 am
Forum: For sale/wanted - Parts, and those bits and bobs
Topic: VH magneto sprocket
Replies: 5
Views: 2855

Re: VH magneto sprocket

I've replied to your PM, but have you received it
by Mick.Small
Tue Nov 08, 2022 8:48 pm
Forum: For sale/wanted - Parts, and those bits and bobs
Topic: VH magneto sprocket
Replies: 5
Views: 2855

Re: VH magneto sprocket

Rick, where are you based?
by Mick.Small
Mon Aug 08, 2022 12:30 pm
Forum: Suppliers
Topic: Alloy Barrels 500/350
Replies: 5
Views: 25314

Alloy Barrels 500/350

I posted recently regarding production of the Ariel 350/500 alloy barrels. I had a call last week from Jason of MD patterns in Elsecar, South Yorkshire to advise me that the price of a finished barrel, lined and ready for final boring, is £500 plus a bit for postage. You can contact Jason on ...
by Mick.Small
Fri Jul 29, 2022 9:45 am
Forum: Main Chat Forum
Topic: Front brake hydraulic TLS conversion
Replies: 2
Views: 2343

Re: Front brake hydraulic TLS conversion

The top one looks like one of Lew Wallwork's conversions. I've got one with a number scribed, but I can't remember the number. He did make a few of these before the twin Leading shoe conversions became widely available.