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Rebuilding the Ariel
Memoir of a life with two wheels
Daniel Talbot, the creator of Motorshed Cafe, has a long-held passion for all things two wheels, including motorcycles, bicycles and even a replica antique Penny Farthing. This book weaves together anecdotes and memories of a passionate life, one rich in a tapestry, which details Daniel’s dedication to the people and machines from which he draws inspiration and nourishment. Daniel has written a book from the heart that will entertain and surprise people from all walks of life.
A great read with your favourite cuppa!
Latest News and Projects
Rebuilding the Rocket
1971 BSA Rocket 3 Project How the Rocket came to wind up in our shed has been discussed in the post Egli-trident-project-part-1 but, to recap, in searching for a donor engine to put into my Egli Trident project, I happened upon a veritable Aladdin’s Cave of classic...
Rebuilding the Ariel
This is a retrospective look at a project that was started in 1989 and finished about 25 years later. The reasons for the extended rebuild, well two rebuilds actually, are recounted in the book simply titled “Rebuilding the Ariel” and available on this site in eBook...
Vintage Motorcycle Hill Climbs in Western Australia
The hill climb is one of the oldest forms of motorsport and it is making a comeback. I was lucky enough to compete in two hill climbs during 2018. Designated vintage motorcycle hill climbs, the term ‘vintage’ simply means over 25 years old. Obviously, by 1993...