Restoration of an Ariel KG 500 - 1950.

Old post card showing the type I am trying to rebuild (this is how its supposed to look like).

The Beginning !!                 The bike is an Ariel KG 500 from 1950. 

And now !!! - almost at the end.

The current status on how far I have come until now, is very well presented in the photos I have recently taken. 

The things I am missing at the moment:

1. Painting the tank for my type. (this is by no means a first priority)
2. Missing leather for my new rear seat.

The 21.06.2001 at about 20.00 in the evening, the motor was started for the first time. And might I say, it was sweet sound to my ears. The great assistance from Jan Jensen, is greatly appreciated. and will (weather he likes it or not (-: ) be rewarded.

Soon there will be some photos of the bike fully assembled.

All it actually required for the motor to run, was switching the ignition cables, and fitting the carb., but a checkup from a person who knows these bikes is not in its way.

Before the restoration began:

During restoration:

After the restoration (still missing the tank though):

I am a member of the "Danish Ariel Club" (www.arielklubben.dk), and "Ariel  Owners MC Club" Back to start page HOME - Get your Ariel things here www.draganfly.co.uk. 

Email me at - kimfmx@gmail.com