1943 Ariel W/NG motorcycle

[Luis Bren]

Hi Fellows
I share with us a new project. I found this motorcycle all restored by civilian, but the engine and frame numbers are Britisth War Departament Production.









A WD pic. In the future, it will look like this





I like this Bren home made carrier! I have a Bren to install ..


Regards!

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[WarPig1976]

Good on you Luis, get that pimp shine off and put him back in Uniform.

[Luis Bren]

Now I must search and acquire all military accessories, like pannier frames, bags, BO head light, etc etc.

[browningautorifle]

Nice looking bikes Luis, love the Bren in the shoulder holster... Peter L should love this thread.

[Luis Bren]

IWM pics





MILITARY MOTORCYCLES OF THE SECOND WORLD WAR | Imperial War Museums

[CINDERS]

Just to show what one of these did not go for probably my dream bike for an old school vintage that or the Black Shadow.
Vincent Series Rapide | eBay "Reserve Not Met."

[bigduke6]

Luis, let me know the frame and engine number, I'll look it up .......... looking at the bike It won't take a lot to get it back to a WD bike, I'm not up on Ariel,s but had the chance when I bought my Matchless, cold weather stops play for me in the work shop but when I build the other It will be insulated and very very comfortable to work in, only problem then is I need to build the house extension where the old workshop was.........

If you need any particular parts let me know as its a Minefield when it comes to finding bits, only when talking to other Military vehicle owners do you start to find and get to know the small garages, dealers , collectors which are overflowing with used and new spares.

[Luis Bren]

Hi bigduke! Thanks for your help!
Weeks ago i buy to Draganfly a Parts List according to my frame number.
The book British Forces Motorcycles 1925-45 by Chris Orchard have a list of Army contracts.
The frame XG 44964 march 1944.
The engine BH 21762 march 1942.
Now i need internal parts to restore front wheel hubs (brakes shoes) and then accesories like Carrier Bare, Panniers frame, Lucas Blackout Headlight, side stand, etc etc.

[bigduke6]

Hi bigduke! Thanks for your help!
Weeks ago i buy to Draganfly a Parts List according to my frame number.
The book British Forces Motorcycles 1925-45 by Chris Orchard have a list of Army contracts.
The frame XG 44964 march 1944.
The engine BH 21762 march 1942.
Now i need internal parts to restore front wheel hubs (brakes shoes) and then accesories like Carrier Bare, Panniers frame, Lucas Blackout Headlight, side stand, etc etc.
https://www.milsurps.com/images/impo...panniers-1.jpg

Your frame is from contract number S5514, 3000 bikes produced, dates from 06/01/44 to Nov 44, cost £62.13s.6d frame numbers between XG44251-47250 engine number should be between BH42001 - 45000 and WD serial allocation number between 5363021- 5366020

The book you mention is excellent, thats were all that info come from , try to stay away from reproduction stuff, especially the indian stuff......

I went to look at an Enfield before christmas but it was border line but the guy was a world of knowledge and lots of british bike parts, I walked off with a crank case set for the Matchless.......

[Luis Bren]

You have the same data bigduke!






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The front wheel rim is 21 inch diameter.
Weeks ago i found a correct front wheel (19 inch) but need brakes shoes, speedo drive gear some internal parts and painting.

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Also i buy here a smiths speedo rare to find..

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And tyres..

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