Draganfly Motorcycles

Draganfly Motorcycles Ariel, BSA and Triumph spares specialists
Craven is our sister company for motorcycle luggage Please call or email for advice on a quote.

Draganfly Motorcycles is a family run business (now in it's second generation) founded in 1976 specialising in Ariel, BSA and Triumph spares. We also fabricate parts and run a busy workshop which undertakes engineering and repairs. Our sister company Craven produces vintage luggage using original molds to a high standard. http://craven-equipment.co.uk

Our newest brand is Hawker, the name given t

o spares of an exceptional standard. http://www.draganfly.co.uk/index.php/information/hawker

You can visit our Ebay shop for one offs and vintage spares https://www.ebay.co.uk/usr/draganfly-motorcycles

🏍️ VMCC & Draganfly Young Rider Scheme – Member SpotlightAt Draganfly, we’re proud to be working alongside the Vintage M...
04/06/2026

🏍️ VMCC & Draganfly Young Rider Scheme – Member Spotlight

At Draganfly, we’re proud to be working alongside the Vintage Motor Cycle Club to help introduce a new generation to the classic motorcycle world.

Through our Young Rider Scheme, we’ve given 7 young enthusiasts the opportunity to enjoy 12 months of free VMCC membership, with monthly features celebrating their stories and passion for vintage machines.

This month, we’re delighted to spotlight our youngest winner:

🌟 Member Spotlight: Monty Bell

Age: 8
Location: Horncastle, Lincolnshire
Machines: 1918 BSA Model H (sidecar), 1925 AJS Model D

How did you get interested in classic bikes?
“My whole family is into old bikes, and I learnt alongside my Dad, Grandad, and uncles in the family garage.”

What do you love most about old bikes?
“From polishing bikes to learning their history, I really love everything about them. It’s also good sharing that with my friends.”

Memorable moments:
“One of the highlights of the year is the Banbury Run. I started out riding in a sidecar and now ride on the back of my Grandad’s AJS—these bikes are over 100 years older than me!”

Advice for young riders:
“Start young, get involved, and enjoy every moment—especially the riding!”

14/05/2026

Hey, we have nearly finished making these sump plates but we have an argument in the workshop! Should we peen them for the original matt finish or leave as shiny machined finish????

Hit the
LIKE button for peen
HEART button for machined.

Update from Roger, as he travels to Ariel rallies on the continent- "Carburettor repair cost me €20 cents and some glue ...
04/05/2026

Update from Roger, as he travels to Ariel rallies on the continent- "Carburettor repair cost me €20 cents and some glue that iain gave me."

I have just had the pleasure of recommissioning this beauty recently. Dispite the dashing good looks, the extended perio...
02/04/2026

I have just had the pleasure of recommissioning this beauty recently. Dispite the dashing good looks, the extended period of hibernation has not been kind to her.
After noticing a pile of rust on the piston I thought I had better have a look inside. I have never seen that much rust in exhaust ports before!
Another major problem showed itself after I spotted a hairline crack in the primary case running past the brake pedal pivot. We decided to try and weld it, but after heating and touching the tig on it a lot of other cracks opened up. The rear brake relies on this and with the first emergency stop I think it would have disintegrated. What to do?
Looking in the parts book I noticed the pressed steel cases have the pedal mounted on the engine plate so I thought I would see if it would work on this. I set the cases up in the mill and bored through the rear half.
I made up a spindle from a piece of 20mm bar and a two piece and support from a piece of 1 inch bar. I made the spindle a light press fit in the support so it could be adjusted to the cases before welding.
The support was welded to the plate and after a few test fits and adjustments the spindle was welded on. The whole lot was powder coated and I oil blacked the part that was seen after assembly.
It all went together perfectly and from the outside looks completely original. I have road tested her today and the rear brake works really well.
I'm rather pleased with the result.

So very proud of the team here, We have a nearly completed rebuild of an engine on the bench, Roger and Mick counting ri...
06/02/2026

So very proud of the team here, We have a nearly completed rebuild of an engine on the bench, Roger and Mick counting rivets on the Ariel, the next batch of completed batch of Arrow / Leader twin leading shoes and the trusty Cincinati cutting the slot on some perfect case screws.

We make loads here in Draganfly, the last photo is Betty (this took about 4 photos to get her to sit still!) sitting next to boxes of bits that we make!!

Have a good weekend everyone and the rain will stop soon.

Not long now , its just around the corner!
02/02/2026

Not long now , its just around the corner!

Big shout out to Paul, who’s gearing up for an incredible charity bike ride around Scotland for Cancer Research UK! 🎗️He...
28/01/2026

Big shout out to Paul, who’s gearing up for an incredible charity bike ride around Scotland for Cancer Research UK! 🎗️

He’s kitted out with some top-notch motorcycle luggage from our sister company, https://craven-equipment.co.uk/, to help carry everything he needs for the journey.
Check out his story and journey in this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I9pxnZdQ0GQ

If you’d like to support Paul and help make a difference, you can donate here: https://fundraise.cancerresearchuk.org/page/pauls-giving-page-19103678557687 💛

Let’s cheer him on as he rides for a great cause! 🏍️💨

27/01/2026

🔥🏍️ Calling All Young Riders! 🏍️🔥

⏰ Hurry — the deadline to apply is the end of January! ⏰

Draganfly Motorcycles is celebrating 50 years of classic British bikes and wants to inspire the next generation. That’s why we’re giving away:

🏆 5 FREE ANNUAL VMCC memberships for riders under 30
🏆 5 FREE ANNUAL VMCC memberships for riders under 18

The Vintage Motor Cycle Club (VMCC) is THE club for enthusiasts of classic motorcycles.

How to apply:
✍️ Tell us why you’d like a free membership.
🌟 Successful applicants will be featured in a member spotlight on the VMCC magazine & page — share your story and passion for classic bikes!

💨 Apply in under a minute: https://forms.gle/2jfZ8NSXfuqqq3YYA

👍 Like & share this post to help other young riders discover this incredible opportunity!

A customer has brought us his 1930s Ariel, booked in with our workshop to get it ready for spring riding! We don't norma...
19/01/2026

A customer has brought us his 1930s Ariel, booked in with our workshop to get it ready for spring riding! We don't normally get them this shiny!!

Wow, what a start to the year. 3 sold in as many weeks. Paul taking ownership of this nearly completed Ariel C**t. I wou...
09/01/2026

Wow, what a start to the year. 3 sold in as many weeks. Paul taking ownership of this nearly completed Ariel C**t. I would say happy man 🤣, but I think he was a bit surprised I wanted a photo of the bike with him in it!

Have a good Friday everyone and perhaps send us your photos of surprised you with your bike!

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