An update. After today's run, I've now done a total of 315 miles on the 4G and all seems to be well..better than I expected if I'm honest. For the last 80 miles, I've been running it on Halfords Classic 20/50 oil, same as my '48 KG which also has shell bearings and a cartridge filter --- both bikes ...

The horn bracket is the correct way up

The third and final Ariel that I'm selling. 1948 KG 500. The first year of Ariel's new twin. And this bike has all those unique 1948/9 features like the "ARIEL TWIN" timing cover, the shaped / contoured Lucas dynamo, early crankshaft & cases, CP gearbox ('48 only), poor turning circle ...

I'm going to buck the trend and speak out in favour of bonded plates. On a couple of bikes, one an Ariel 4F and the other a Matchless Silver Hawk, I have lost all clutch lever control due to cork plates getting too hot in heavy town traffic. This happened about 20 years ago --- in fact, the only rea...

Paul Miles does have some nice old horses and he does shop and change, maybe he will offer you one that you can't refuse. Paul and I are good friends and we often ride together. But he would never own / ride an Ariel and I would never own / ride a Velo. Weird, isn't it? I do like his Zenith though....

Hi, just curious as to your dislike of Velo’s ? You obviously know your onions , looking at your fabulous 4F , so wondered what was behind it ? (I’m not defensive of them btw, I don’t own one but I’ve had one though) I've never owned one Dave so I shouldn't be so unkind. But having been in the VMCC...

Well I do seem to remember you regretted the sale of your model G some years ago, maybe a G then? (and sell off the Ariels you don't ride anymore) You have a good memory Dave and I had been thinking about a G. But having bought Dave Owen's super-charged* Model F about 18 months ago, I doubt I would...

I'd probably be mugged here for saying 'Velocette' so best to keep it all things Ariel. I think you've already owned the very best of Selly Oaks offerings. Does a veteran interest you? maybe a White & Poppe? I would never consider a Velocette, even if it was the last form of transport on this p...

Dave.Barkshire wrote:You can go shopping now. Another dream bike maybe?

Any suggestions?