Ariel Owners Motorcycle Club

Wanted a complete clutch to fit a Burman Q gearbox on a 1928 Ariel model A or just any of the parts. Cheers Conrad

Hi,try this, http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Burman-vintag ... SwYIxX~Syo it may be better than nothing.

I used a Clutch from a 350 on my Q box. I would think they should be readily available at swap meets in the UK

Ian.Taylor wrote:I used a Clutch from a 350 on my Q box. I would think they should be readily available at swap meets in the UK

Did you machine up a taper adaptor Ian? I'd be interested in any details for the conversion.

Hi Tony
Back in the late 80's when i started my VF project,I needed a Clutch with the taper shaft. In those days I sent off many a letter to shops in the UK looking for a clutch. Then one day while up in the rafter in the garage rummaging through my Ariel spares ,there before me was a Ariel gearbox with the clutch attached from a 350. I never though it would be a taper fit as my VHA had spline fitment .To my surprise this was a Taper fit.
It bolted right on and has been working great.
I'm not a 350 expert so I'm not sure what years they used the Taper shaft,maybe some 500s used the same set up?

Still wanting a complete clutch to fit a Burman Q gearbox on a 1928 Ariel model B or just any of the parts. Cheers Conrad

Most of the parts are available from club spares including the centre, basket and plates

Dave

I rebuilt my clutch this winter. new sprocket from the Slovac klub,bearings & races, rubbers from Geoff. I had to weld the grooves in my basket (BAD) .
I didn't see the basket (81X) in the parts list..today I noticed it hasn't been updated since 2012.