Ariel Square Four

[Rocky]

This is a 1949 1000cc Aerial Square Four that has been undergoing a ground-up restoration for over a year.
The bike was acquired in boxes, and as you would expect, many tiny bits were missing, but all the big parts were there. Bits and pieces were sourced from many countries around the world due to the magic of the internet and it all finally came together today.
The bike isn't 100% finished, but close enough so that the engine could be started.
Myself and a small group of my buddies were present for the event and it started on the third kick
It was quite a thrill to hear it roar into life after 58 years and the builder and owner are still smiling
The cork on a bottle of red wine was popped and the event toasted
We "vintage" guys know how to do it right

 

[DaveM]

I have only seen one of these bikes up close and that was a school friends fathers one he was rebuilding .

I actually thought it was really cool looking at the time.

 

[shanered6]

my uncle had one his was a bit later with the duel seat ... but i remember the sound of it being very loud

 

[Rocky]

The exhaust system is all new and correct for the bike, but I noticed that the mufflers/silencers are small and very loud.
It will be nice to hear it out on the road and how it sounds.

 

[grandpaul]

That is so nice. (although I personally prefer the model with 2 pipes each side instead of the combo manifold). VERY well done indeed.

 

[Qship]

That is very Cool, Rocky. If ever I get down your way when you guys are out for a ride, would love to see all the old vitage bikes.

 

[Rocky]

That is very Cool, Rocky. If ever I get down your way when you guys are out for a ride, would love to see all the old vitage bikes.

Go to www.avms.ca and check out our 2018 rides and events schedule.
You just may be in the right place at the right time.
If you get the chance to join us we would welcome you with open arms.
Here's our ferocious looking motorcycle gang in Windsor last year
Be careful, don't sass us
I'm in the red jacket on my 1967 single cylinder BSA.

 

[Greyfell]

That Ariel is a pretty bike!

 

[Tassie Tiger]

Nice job. Well done

 

[triumph david]

very nice Ariel!

 

[Bateby]

This is a 1949 1000cc Aerial Square Four that has been undergoing a ground-up restoration for over a year.
The bike was acquired in boxes, and as you would expect, many tiny bits were missing, but all the big parts were there. Bits and pieces were sourced from many countries around the world due to the magic of the internet and it all finally came together today.
The bike isn't 100% finished, but close enough so that the engine could be started.
Myself and a small group of my buddies were present for the event and it started on the third kick
It was quite a thrill to hear it roar into life after 58 years and the builder and owner are still smiling
The cork on a bottle of red wine was popped and the event toasted
We "vintage" guys know how to do it right

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Hi there I just got home from the Ariel Owners Club AGM in Rothley, Leicestershire, well attended complete with an indoor auto jumble, quite a bit of square four stuff. My interest is in Leaders but the 4 strokes are the most numerous. There is a Sq4 spares specialist should you need any more parts see www.arielownersmcc.co.uk for more info. The club magazine is always looking for pictures and yours would be welcome I am sure.