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Motorcycle Discussions => Identify these bikes! => Topic started by: jfarrell71 on March 21, 2007, 08:41:27 PM

Title: Indentifying Ariel Square Four
Post by: jfarrell71 on March 21, 2007, 08:41:27 PM

Picked up an Ariel Square Four at an estate sale a few weeks ago, and am trying to first figure out what year it is.  Former owner said 1938, but engine codes and frame codes indicate 1948.  Engine code: CJ356, Frame Code: AX1087

Photos of the Ariel can also be seen at:

http://www.renaissancerestorations.com/ariel/arielmotorcycle.htm

I'll probably be looking for parts in the future also

Thanks
J

Title: Re: Indentifying Ariel Square Four
Post by: L.A.B. on March 22, 2007, 04:10:25 AM

The engine and frame numbers do appear to identify it as a 1948 plunger square four, and the photo shows it certainly looks like it is a post-war model.

http://www.draganfly.co.uk/data/pdf/ariel_vin.pdf
Does the gearbox have the matching G32 or G49 D48 date code?

For parts and information try Draganfly: http://www.draganfly.co.uk/main.html

Or
The Ariel Owners Club:
http://www.arielownersmcc.co.uk/