Fluidr / Peter Steel's "Ariel Motorcycles" set

A Nikon D3200 — 1/125s ƒ/5.6 ISO 100 at 48 mm

N 2 B 151 C 0 E Mar 30, 2024 F Sep 4, 2024

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This nice Ariel Leader is powered by a 250cc engine. First registered in 04/1959, so looking modern for its age, it is seen here on display at the Kirkby Stephen Business Centre, during the Cumbria Easter Rally, on 30/03/2024. Alongside is WRY58X, a Honda 50. It was first registered in 07/1982. © Peter Steel 2024.

Tags: 798FFC WRY58X

Restored: 762UYK - Ariel Arrow SS

A Nikon D3200 — 1/500s ƒ/5.6 ISO 360 at 70 mm

N 1 B 157 C 0 E Mar 30, 2024 F Sep 4, 2024

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"In memory of John Shaw" R.I.P. Please 'zoom' in for description about John and this fine Ariel which is owned by his Son.

New in 1963 and powered by a 250cc petrol engine, this fully restored Ariel was registered by the DVLA in 03/2015 receiving an age related plate. It is seen here on display at the Kirkby Stephen Business Centre, during the Cumbria Easter Rally, on 30/03/2024. © Peter Steel 2024.

Restored: YHA482 - Ariel Huntmaster FH 650

A Nikon D3200 — 1/640s ƒ/4 ISO 400 at 27 mm

N 0 B 369 C 0 E Jul 3, 2022 F Jul 30, 2022

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This nice British classic motorcycle was first registered in 07/1955. The car towing the trailer is a nicely restored Ford Consul Capri, registered 521YFM, that was first registered in 05/1962. They are seen here about to make the right hand turn from Castle Street, Llangollen, Wales, onto A539 Mill Street, when returning home from the Llangollen Railway Classic Vehicle Weekend, Glyndyfrdwy Station, on 03/07/2022. This event was in association with the British Motorcycle Preservation Society and this weekend was returning after a three year hiatus. © Peter Steel 2022.

Tags: YHA482

Restored: KD2058 - Rudge

A Nikon D3200 — 1/1000s ƒ/5 ISO 400 at 26 mm

N 1 B 666 C 0 E Jul 3, 2022 F Jul 22, 2022

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The Rudge, or Rudge-Whitworth, was a West Midlands area cycle and motorcycle manufacturer. Rudge were based in Coventry while Whitworth were Birmingham based. This Rudge, of which I have no further details, is seen here as part of a classic motor-cycle display, in association with the British Motorcycle Preservation Society, at the Llangollen Railway Classic Transport Weekend, Glyndyfrdwy Station, Wales, on 03/07/2022. This weekend was returning after a three year hiatus. © Peter Steel 2022.

Tags: KD2058

Restored and re-built: XWO116 - 'The Les Perrin Special' Norton 50/30

A Nikon D3200 — 1/1600s ƒ/5.6 ISO 400 at 28 mm

N 0 B 222 C 0 E Jul 3, 2022 F Jul 22, 2022

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This classic Norton re-build is seen here on display as part of a classic motor-cycle display, in association with the British Motorcycle Preservation Society, at the Llangollen Railway Classic Transport Weekend, Glyndyfrdwy Station, Wales, on 03/07/2022. This weekend was returning after a three year hiatus. This Norton, dating from 1960, is powered by a 499cc engine and received its current registration in 05/2003. For a look at the description, please press 'L' or 'Z' on your keyboard. Alongside the Norton is 673LFM, an Ariel Leader, that was first registered in 05/1959. The Ariel Leader was produced by Ariel Motorcycles, a British manufacturer, between 1958 and 1965. A radical design, the Leader was fully enclosed with an integral windscreen and was the first British motorcycle to have optional flashing indicators. It was powered by a 249 cc two-stroke twin giving a top speed of 68 mph. © Peter Steel 2022.

Tags: 673LFM XWO116