Seven Years in Ti'shed - Square Four Ariel Restoration First Start

It has been a long haul but we are finally to the point of trying to start my 1956 Ariel Square Four after a full nut and bolt restoration. Will it start? Will it run properly? Watch this video and find out!
So many people have helped me on this project and it is difficult to thank you all. However, special shout out to the following people who went above and beyond to help me.
Geoff and Phil at Shiny Bits Plating in Geraldine, NZ
Wayne at Specialised Blasting, Jimboomba QLD
Lynton, alloy welder extraordinaire and all round engineering genius at Ipswich QLD
Stuart Blackburn painter from Brisbane QLD
Tom Smith for inspiring me to take on this project.

[@williamgould2855]

well done . looks and sounds . great

[@user-ot7fc8jo8x]

Well, technically it was the first kick 😂👍👏👌

[@andrewhodge1686]

Brilliant to see her finally running. I have been watching all your videos as I am half way through restoring 1956 Square Four too. Thanks for taking the time to record the restoration as it has been so helpful to me as I progress with my machine. You have done a beautiful job and should be proud of your achievement.

[@mrsquariel]

Thanks Andrew. First time around the block on it today and super happy with how it went. Short video on that coming out soon. Good luck with your build.

[@johnwoods1909]

You have to like that good job

[@aib0160]

Well done, she looks and sounds great.

[@fraserbennie925]

brilliant !! I'm use your videos to help understand my MkI. real inspiration mingled liberally dosed with patience & perseverance

[@mrsquariel]

Thank you and I am glad that you are enjoying my videos. I was told when I started that the average time for a home bike restoration is seven years. I said that I would have it done in two years. Yeah right!

[@3dimaging237]

Well done Mr Squariel, looks amazing!

[@dlwallis]

Well done mate always a proud moment when they burst into life, great work.

[@mrsquariel]

I am sure it must be something deep inside our caveman brains but it is always such a thrill when an engine fires for the first time no matter how big or small!

[@dougmackintosh1127]

Very well done, Got very excited when it fired up…. Videos really helped to understand my ‘56 Mk2….. thanks for your help in this regard….. Cape Town South Africa….

[@mrsquariel]

Thanks Doug. So happy to hear it finally make noise. Next battle is to sort out all the little teething things and get it roadworthy.

[@paulcribb9222]

The word congratulations seems not enough. Suffice to say, if you ever go on to another project, I would like to own your Ariel. Enjoy the ride and stay safe!

[@mrsquariel]

Thanks Paul

[@andrewilkening2313]

Awesome mate !!! They drive you nuts, but well worth the ride in the end. Hope you enjoy many miles on it Cheers

[@mrsquariel]

Thanks Andre

[@bruceallen1945]

Congratulations, awesome achievement. Look forward to the road test series. I love the sound of these things and it surprised me just how advanced they were for the time (or maybe how little some things have progressed :) )

[@mrsquariel]

Thanks Bruce. I keep having to remind myself that they were designed and built by blokes in cardigans, smoking a pipe!

[@keithwainwright]

Sorry I should have said that the outer exhaust down pipes are upside down. Turn them through 180deg.

[@xavierolle]

😍😍😍😍😍😍😍

[@loki1066]

High rising terminal at end of sentences got to me after a couple of minutes. pity seemed like a good video.

[@thomasmalone5190]

Well done mate, I learned a lot from you, I am still working on my m1 and look at your videos to tune me in. Thank you

[@mrsquariel]

Thanks Thomas. It means a lot to hear that these videos have been helpful. Good luck with your project.

[@andrewswan4138]

Glad to see you've finally got the bike going mate. Not sure if you remember but I massaged you about 2 Yr ago asking about birendra torque settings n I've not got any further. Just can't seem to get into it . Good to see yours on the road tho

[@mrsquariel]

Hi Andrew. Thanks for following along. It is not easy to keep motivated and to keep progressing. Especially with all of the other life pressures getting in the way. As a former manager used to be fond of saying: "How do you eat an elephant? One bite at a time". Keep chipping away and you will get there!

[@keithwainwright]

You have got the inside down pipes upside down?

[@hirepgym6913]

I let a 600cc OHC one in original condition slip through my hands only thing wrong with it was the magnito

[@mrsquariel]

That would be an amazing machine to have been able to get. Shame that things did not work out better for you with that one.

[@kik77]

Mange tak , en fantastisk maskine ,jeg beundrer din dejlige maskine dem er der ikke mange af , slet ikke i Danmark

[@mrsquariel]

Tak min ven

[@davidhaysom9322]

Front pipe all wrong,upside down.

[@mrsquariel]

Thanks for watching and please do continue watching further videos for comment on this. This has been noted and rectified. Funnily enough, they fitted and sealed better when they were incorrect.