Ariel Owners Motorcycle Club

Thank you for Information, Wade
for sure I am interested in the history of that bike. I was told it came back from India 45 years ago.
The frame number is XG 2262x. The gearbox number is XICPBL 34197.
The engine numbers are BH 13549 and BH 43547. Both came to me and it seems to me that one must be some years younger(?)
For my opinion it is very difficult to find the origin W/NG Parts in Germany. But I could imagine a "civilized" 1946 model
as I own most of the needed components and as a nowadays pensioneer I cannot afford expensive missing original parts.
regards
Christoph

Christoph, There is No rush to do these things. "British Forces Motorcycles" is a good reference The original CP gearbox has "Trials" type wide ratios and no speedo drive. The frame is a higher ground clearance thing with a down bend just behind the seat. The Universal seat which is readily available is used on later models and as a replacement. The forks are longer and lighter and the brake is smaller on the front It is equipped with a speedo drive which needs greasing and careful meshing. Its expensive to replace. The clutch has more plates than the usual 350. Early primary drive is unpolished (as CAST) aluminium Painted khaki drab The front brake shoes are usually steel The front axle is small dia and the entire hub and brake is smaller. All wheel bearings are tapered roller, Imperial size. The horn is at the front of the Motor facing forward Lucas Altette type.The correct tail light is a small thing with no stop light. The front light is small too and common to Most of the Military Bikes. The glass is flat. Only early models has rubber footrests and tank Rubbers. The Gear change Lever is longer. The Kick arm is straight. Make sure the Muffler clears it.
The cam can be of two types both large base dia and two cams. The wider one gives a bit more Grunt. You should get 17 HP and they are pretty economical. The big end crank pin fits a lot of Models, The flywheels are Iron. Ariels have a lot of common parts over the years. I'm absolutely certain you will all the Info you need for whatever thing you wish to make of your Parts and It's your choice. Using the original Paint in acrylic and a Rattle can is cheap to do and easy to repair. No Chrome anywhere. Saves Heaps. God luck with it Christoph. Ive had three and done a lot of miles on one. One of the three came from India. It was a 1944 Model and a bit wild with a two port head and Tele forks. I even found brand new forks for that and of the right model It has turned out real good and gone to a long time friend.. Regards Nev