This was my grandads very first bike, sadly he passed away last year, but it's good to know he rode with style!
@brianbridle951
2 жыл бұрын
Rode one once, it's balance in low speed traffic was superb rarely putting down a foot. Weather protection brilliant (rider only got wet when stopped at traffic lights) fantastic commuter with two panniers. Most swopped the 8:1 head for the arrows 10:1. Old Bill knew where you were if you opened the taps, due to the smoke spirals. lol
@robedmunds7163
7 ай бұрын
Mine has the same fiberglass repair to the lower screen, as they all crack at the mountkng points eventually. Sounds like a good un.
@chevinbarghest8453
2 жыл бұрын
Bought mine in 1963 for 110 quid... Went Leeds to Penzance and back with sister on the back... The petrol station had a mixer/dispenser which ran out of oil........So I was running on straight petrol and my engine seized at 50mph on a tight bend...Chain and rear wheel stopped. Pulled the clutch in..no crash... Last bike was a Ninja 1000 SX tourer
@solidus784
2 жыл бұрын
My firends Da got one of these in from England in a few cardboard boxes and completely restored it, he did a fantastic job on it.
@robedmunds7163
Жыл бұрын
Mine has that repair to the screen as they all cracked at the bottom. Brakes are a bit weak, but fun to ride.
@mikeymike3240
3 жыл бұрын
I’ve always fancied the Ariel Arrow, even the one with the panniers. Niiiiiiice wee bike guys
@JH-nb1de
2 жыл бұрын
It's hard to believe BSA never used the engine in more of their bikes it is basically an Adler engine like the Yamaha 250cc 2 strokes
@AJ-qn6gd
8 ай бұрын
Was that a Greeves Hawkestone in the background ? Had one of those when I was 15/16 wish I still had it.
@alecjefferson6993
Жыл бұрын
That and the Arrow are the Worst bikes I have had the Misfortune to work on absolute nightmare try getting to rectify the wheels out coils wires etc the only good thing is the Engine But that was Pinched from the ADLA MB 250 German 🇩🇪by Val Page really glad I sold mine 😄😄
@briangerrard-yv2wl
Күн бұрын
I've just inherited one from a uncle it was purchased new in 1960 by my great uncle and has been stored for over 40 years. Its not as good as yours but I'm made up with it.
@vonryansexpress
3 жыл бұрын
Great bike - seems nippy . . . Seems low on smoke for an Ariel two stroke . . 👍
@johnekins4408
Жыл бұрын
Deemed to handle very well due to front suspension.
@flipper2392
2 жыл бұрын
Always sounded like they were dragging a load of tin cans behund them.
@teddy5069
11 ай бұрын
Motorcycle company's trying to compete with scooters in 1963. Selling points being enclosed engine so best clothes could be worn.
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