Me and my Ariel and an Introduction

[Steve.Carter]

Hi all

This is me on the way to an Ariel Dutch Rally, I'm waiting for the ferry at Harwich. My bike is a 1958 Ariel Cyclone much like a Huntmaster with a few shiny bits and high handlebars, these were all exported to the States but this one was brought back around 10 years ago. I bought it back in September last year and have done nearly 5000 miles so far. She goes like a steam train!!

Steve

[tombeau]

Thats not a proper A10 be off with you!
 



 
Hi Steve and welcome!

[a10 gf]

Hello & welcome, the engine similarities should make the Ariel a close enough BSA A10 kinship.
And I guess all the Lucas equipment is the same and relevant to this forum as well.

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[RichardL]

I thought the Ariel was just an A10 in a different overcoat (including timing cover) .  Is there more to it than that? I think it's safe to say that Iain (Tombeau)  was completely joking (except fot the "welcome",  of course:) 

RIchard L..

[bsa-bill]

A few differences I think Richard, but on the other hand BSA did pinch their hubs for a while, so more or less keeping things in the family

[tombeau]

Yes I was joking.
Cheers,
iain

[Goldy]

hi steve and welcome. My 56 A10 has Ariel hubs so we can always talk hubs. Also of course both makes were made in Brum.

[Steve.Carter]

 Be off you say,         

Thats not a proper A10 be off with you!
 



 
Hi Steve and welcome!

but you'll never catch me if I did, its a Cyclone 

Thanks for all the kind welcomes.

[A10Boy]

Also of course both makes were made in Brum.

And owned by BSA group, and some Ariels were made at Armoury Road after Selly Oak closed.