Should start by stating I am not a top rider, but do enjoy engineering and making things.
I built this over 18 month period, finished it in May 06
497cc short stroke, fixed ign PAL mag, villiers S22 carb now fitted, tooth belt drive mag and primary
Made the frame from T45 18 gauge, bronze welded.
Fork gaitors now fitted and bike looks better because of them.
Bike ready to run with fuel weighs 205lbs
Whitton yokes and hubs used.
Done Scotland & Robregordo once, Manx twice + many local trials and the frames not bust yet !!!
John Bartrum was building frames and modifying the Ariel swinging arm to suit, think cost was @