Adding to the library for Ariel owners is this very tidy owners guide for the 557cc Side Valve Model VB31 and the 497cc OHV Model VF31. Starting off with an impressive view from the cockpit the manual proceeds through to the usual instructions for staring, understanding the controls and then to the mechanicals. This includes […]
1931 Ariel Owners Guide for Models VB31 and VF31 Read More »
A parts book for the Ariel 550 side valve and the 500cc O.H.V models. A 54 page publication it covers all aspect of the parts that are the Ariel singles, including the sidecar chassis and mountings, and great illustrations for both the Sturmey Archer gearboxes and the Burman model Q gearbox fitted to these machines.
1929 Ariel Parts Catalogue. Read More »
Endurance and Reliability Trials have been around since man first installed an engine into a bicycle frame. They are a measure of the riders stamina and the motorcycles ruggedness and reliability. Both Knobster and myself have competed in such an event, ours being The Grand Challenge organised by Rusty Nuts and the aim was to
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We previously published a parts book for the 1927 3.46hp Model 350 sv and 351 ohv models but decided to also include this catalogue as there are significant differences even though they are only 2 years apart. 1925 was the first year of the 3 speed Sturmey Archer gearbox, and internal expanding brakes, but Royal
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By 1935 Watsonian had been in business for 23 years and as can be see by this 30 page sales catalogue had a lot on offer. There is an interesting photo page showing the inner workings of the factory and some of the body styles being assembled. Models available were the Greet – a lightweight
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