Wanted: Ariel Square four 1000 cc Motor

[desotoman]

Hello Everyone,

I need a spare motor for parts for an Ariel project that I have. Anyone know of or have an Ariel 1000 cc square four motor they want to part with.  Just need the motor but would consider what ever you have.
Send me a PM and I will get back to you.

Thanks,

Tom G.

[John Burk]

Did you ask the guy who's selling the Ariel square 4 engine parts on Ebay ?

[desotoman]

Hi John,

I have checked Ebay a couple of times but only pictures of bikes were posted for sale.

Thanks,

Tom G.

[1212FBGS]

Tom
i know a guy....Ford Kingswood.... he has a bunch of Ariel stuff.... if you call my shop monday, Dutch will give you Ford's phone number.... i will be heading to Utah but Dutch will help ya..
Kent

[desotoman]

Kent,

Thanks for the help,  I will call Dutch tomorrow.

Tom G.

[fredvance]

Tom, what are you doing with a Square 4 motor. I have owned a couple of them, Bikes, and think they are really neat motors.

Fred

[John Burk]

Tom
The square 4 head that was on Ebay is gone but Item number: 200330644533 is a lower end .

[desotoman]

John,

Thanks for the heads up.

Tom G.

[desotoman]

Fred,

Back in the 1980's I was really into motorcycles and I stumbled across a Norton Wideline frame that had a Ariel Square Four motor in it. Only problem was it was a basket case and the motor was broken. I would like to get it running and thought it might be a good idea to find a motor to put into the chassis. Would love to run it at El Mirage and have fun.

Tom G.

[fredvance]

Tom, be sure to get a MK II, thats '52 or later I think. the MK I has a single exhaust pipe on each side and the rear cylinders over heated with hard running, ie LSR.

    Fred

[Calkins]

Fred,

Back in the 1980's I was really into motorcycles and I stumbled across a Norton Wideline frame that had a Ariel Square Four motor in it. Only problem was it was a basket case and the motor was broken. I would like to get it running and thought it might be a good idea to find a motor to put into the chassis. Would love to run it at El Mirage and have fun.

Tom G.

Sounds like fun!!!  Hope it comes together for you!!  I'll dad to keep his eyes pealed for you.

[Calkins]

I found your motor!  But, it's down under.  I was looking at the DLRA page and found this bike from the 2009 meet. http://www.dlra.org.au

[desotoman]

Justin,

Here is a deal for you. Find me a reasonably priced motor and you can ride it. How does that sound.

Tom G.

[Dr Goggles]

I found your motor!  But, it's down under.  I was looking at the DLRA page and found this bike from the 2009 meet. http://www.dlra.org.au

I'm not an expert but I can tell you this much: That is the Penn's Vincent, it is one of three factory blown bikes built.It was built by Stuart's uncle in the last days of the marque when he worked and raced for them. It sat gathering dust for years after it was dropped on a record attempt at Lake Eyre in Sth australia in the late 50's, but the family never sold it....it has caused quite a stir on it's reappearance ( you will note it has 'Busa forks at mo')but is yet to claim a serious time slip. I'm thinking you could find a cheaper thing to buy, I dunno but when I asked a German mate who knows his onions ( and Vincents ) what it was worth he just said " whatever the person who wants it the most will pay", a lot!

I hope I got the details right........feel free to correct me .

[Calkins]

Justin,

Here is a deal for you. Find me a reasonably priced motor and you can ride it. How does that sound.

Tom G.

Deal!  The hunt is on!!