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Motorcycle Discussions => British Bikes => Topic started by: ramwing7 on December 24, 2024, 04:25:06 PM

Title: Ariel Arrow SS Ignition Key
Post by: ramwing7 on December 24, 2024, 04:25:06 PM

I just picked up a 1962 Ariel Arrow SS project bike. A quick review tells me that I’m going to need quite a few parts to get this thing restored, as well as a paint job. It appears somewhere in its life it received a coat of brush applied latex paint.
I’m starting my quest with an ignition key.
Does anyone know any sources Arrow ignition keys?

A picture would be helpful in determining what type key I might be needing.

Thanks.

Title: Re: Ariel Arrow SS Ignition Key
Post by: Rex on December 24, 2024, 07:19:58 PM

A pic of the lock would help to determine what key you need, too?
I'm guessing one of the regular FS-type keys as used on everything back then, or is it one of those daft Triumph things which could be turned with a screw driver?

Title: Re: Ariel Arrow SS Ignition Key
Post by: R on December 24, 2024, 09:05:48 PM

This is shown as a generic switch for Ariels - without specific mention of an Arrow.
Look familiar ?

https://www.classicbikepartscheshire.com/images/genuine-lucas-ignition-switch-for-classic-motorcycle-oem-no-34057-p79-8318_medium.jpg

Title: Re: Ariel Arrow SS Ignition Key
Post by: ramwing7 on December 30, 2024, 04:54:21 PM

Well, you were right.  It is the type you can turn with a screwdriver.  Think I'll order a key just for looks.   ;D

Many thanks.