It is great to see that classic motorcycle clubs are still keen to put efforts into organising rallies, especially after 45 years, and even more so as it is getting harder and harder to find people who are able to assist in the organising of such events. Added to this the devastation that was created […]
Hawkes Bay Classic Motorcycle Rally September 2024. Read More »
From the Clapham Series, of the Y.M.C.A or the Young Mens Christian Association. An excellent detailed photograph and well worth the price paid. The business operating within is the Tourist Motor Coy, and as can be seen were offering an array of automobiles and motorcycles. They were agents for E.M.F , Flanders, Talbot and Minerva
Circa 1911 Hastings Photo Postcard Read More »
Adding to the library for Ariel owners is this very tidy owners guide for the 557cc Side Valve Model VB31 and the 497cc OHV Model VF31. Starting off with an impressive view from the cockpit the manual proceeds through to the usual instructions for staring, understanding the controls and then to the mechanicals. This includes
1931 Ariel Owners Guide for Models VB31 and VF31 Read More »
A parts book for the Ariel 550 side valve and the 500cc O.H.V models. A 54 page publication it covers all aspect of the parts that are the Ariel singles, including the sidecar chassis and mountings, and great illustrations for both the Sturmey Archer gearboxes and the Burman model Q gearbox fitted to these machines.
1929 Ariel Parts Catalogue. Read More »
Endurance and Reliability Trials have been around since man first installed an engine into a bicycle frame. They are a measure of the riders stamina and the motorcycles ruggedness and reliability. Both Knobster and myself have competed in such an event, ours being The Grand Challenge organised by Rusty Nuts and the aim was to
1950 John Bull Reliability Trial. Read More »
