My 1956 Ariel Red Hunter is finally back on the road, though I'm having some issues timing the new Boyer Bransden Electronic ignition. Ariel singles have no obvious place to strobe a timing mark. I think if I can mark the correct spark point (5/8" BTDC) on the Boyer casing, I may be able to strobe that. The unit used is for an Enfield Bullet, so it ought to be about the same. I miss my magneto, but not the 6V dynamo.... I seem to have finally figured out how to paint gas tanks. It's all in the preparation. Yes, Dad, you told me so! In the background in my practice piece - Duncan's Tiger Wagon - perhaps the world's only black and orange striped Radio Flyer.

I'm working for Sharpcast, creators of the cool sync/share application SugarSync.

On the left is a small example showing how I modified shortened the flashers on my New Triumph Bonneville to allow them to snug in behind my ancient Nonfango hard bags. They are also less droopy - NTB flashers are always a bit droopy.

Burman GB Gearbox Filler Caps and Ariel Single Rocker Caps are currently out of stock. I started making a large batch of both ages ago and this got put to one side when the smoke escaped from the NH's electrics. When I'm done I should have enough to keep these available for a long, long time. The new rocker caps will be very close to the original dimensions, complete with scalloping rather than knurling.