Motorcycle Manuals & Technical Literature
The National Motorcycle Museum can supply a huge range of black and white photocopy sets of the manufacturer’s original technical literature that is no longer in print. All of the literature is organised alphabetically by manufacturer and within each manufacturer, are listed by ascending date of manufacture.
Ariel Workshop Manuals
The Ariel Workshop manual includes complete technical data, service and maintenance information and comprehensive detailed instructions for the repair and overhaul of all major and minor mechanical and electrical components, making it an invaluable resource for collectors and restorers of these classic motorcycles. There are separate sections that deal with the repair and overhaul procedures for the engine, transmission, wheels and brakes, front forks, frame and carburettor, plus a – take it out detailed electrical service section. This is a must-have reference for any Ariel enthusiast and would certainly assist in helping any potential purchaser better understand the inner workings prior purchasing of one of these classic motorcycles.
With the inclusion of illustrations and exploded drawings, the Ariel Workshop manual is designed and laid out in such a way that you do not have to be a seasoned professional to understand its content.
Ariel Instruction Manuals
The information in the Ariel Instruction manual was compiled and collected by Ariel Technical Staff who were keen and practical motorcyclists themselves. Reading and understanding the information in the manual enables the Ariel motorcycle to be kept in first-class running order by detailing how to correctly carry out adjustments and repairs.
The Ariel Instruction manual is also the go-to guide on how to correctly and safely operate the Ariel motorcycle. Understanding these instructions will allow you to get the most out of your classic motorcycle and ensure it runs efficiently and effectively. Within the Bruce Main-Smith collection at the National Motorcycle Museum, we have Instruction manuals for Ariel Motorcycles manufactured from 1925 through until 1974.
Ariel Illustrated Spare Parts Lists
The Ariel Illustrated Spare Parts list is an essential document for anyone working on the mechanics of an Ariel motorcycle. With the parts broken down into separate sections making it a logical and easy format to follow, all parts are recorded by part number in the order in which you would come across them. Most of the lists feature exploded diagrams making it even easier to work out the exact part you need. These lists are invaluable for the experienced bike owner and the more novice owner.
The Ariel Illustrated Parts list when used in conjunction with the Workshop manual becomes the bike owners best friend. It helps to make diagnosing and resolving issues with the motorcycle a lot easier. It means that money is not spent on unnecessary parts that are in fact not needed.
Ariel Sales Catalogues
The Ariel Sales catalogue was produced annually to launch the range of motorcycles for the upcoming year. It featured an overview of the general specifications for all of the models, each individual model is then shown in more detail with an illustration and more detailed specifications. The Ariel Sales catalogue also includes the list of any extras and notable features on its bikes if any available that year.
As the Ariel motorcycles were known as competition bikes as well as general transportation, the sales catalogue also featured a round-up of competition successes from the previous year. If you are keen to know the history and heritage of your classic motorcycle, owning the appropriate Sales catalogue will give you the starting point of your motorcycle history.