ARIEL VH 500cc, 1958

                      LEGENDS MOTORCYCLES INC

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  1958 Ariel VH 500

Offered for your vintage riding pleasure in the genera of classic British singles is this Ariel. The bike was sold new in Ft. Collins Colorado and spent its entire life in the state. Only two owners before we obtained it.

The former owner owned it since 1976. He operated an independent motorcycle shop until his retirement.  About 6 years ago he went thru the motor completely. For years this was his ride to and from work and used to explore the back roads in the mountains west of his city on Sundays. It is not stock as he modified it to suit his needs.

According to him the motor renovation included a new piston. valves and guides. A rod kit along with new pinion and sprocket shaft bearings were also installed at that time. It then received sparse usage after this work occurred.   Alas. like a lot of us who have got a few years on us he found kick starting a large single wasn?ˆ™t the fun it once was.

It has new alloy fenders front and rear. The seat is a Bates style scrambler seat. The rubber is Dunlop K 70 universals.  The frame isn?ˆ™t modified as near as I can tell and it has a head light. no tail light.

The bike has a clear Colorado title. It starts with a bit of effort and has tremendous compression.   I can generally get it going in 5-6 kicks on a warm day. It could use some general cleaning up and probably would respond to some tuning to make it an easier starter.

There are no other parts. What you see in the pictured is what is for sale. It is being sold as is and no warranty is offered as it is a 56 year old motorcycle.

          Please ask questions early to give me time to respond

                    Payment arrangements are as follows;

Please read and understand. This is our terms.

 If you have questions email before you bid.

Successful bidder must make a $500 deposit thru pay pal within 48 hours of auction conclusion.

Remainder can be paid in Cash on pick up or in a wire transfer from your bank to ours directly within 5 days of sale.

                                   Shipping or bike pick up

You are welcome to come for the bike with prior arrangements.

We can pallet the bike and ship dock to dock in most parts of the USA

for about $450. 00. That means you will have to go to the trucking company with a truck or trailer to pick it up. You may have the option of having htem deliver it but that is an extra charge by them and you will have to consult with them for a price for that service.

                                          Shipping charges

This is not included in the sale price but is a separate charge.

You are also welcome to make your own shipping arrangements using a transporter. We have used Semper Fi transportation for this purpose and would put you in contact with them if you like.

Remember your bid is a confirmation you have read all the above and agree with all the terms presented.

YOU WILL BE HELD LEGALLY RESPONSIBLE FOR YOUR BID AND ARE EXPECTED TO MAKE PAYMENT WITHOUT EXCUSE. THEREFORE ASK BEFORE NOT AFTER YOU HAVE MADE A BID IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS.

We have been in business since 1986 and  sold on ebay for 13 years.

On Oct-06-14 at 19:47:32 PDT. seller added the following information:

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