Can anyone identify this machine please?

[Pink Paisley]

This is my granddad and grandmother, taken around the early 1930's on whatever granddad Rode then. 

 

All 3 are long gone. 

[Tiggie]

I did some googling of the registration and I found that the letters UO are from the Devon area and were used between 1926 -1929.  I'm thinking its an Ariel but cant be absolutely sure

[Pink Paisley]

Thanks for having a look.

 

Devon would be spot on. 

 

 

[Old-codger]

My guess would be a Rudge 500 OHV from mid 1920s as it looks like a twin to me.

[billy sugger]

I'm with @Old-codger on this one

[Pink Paisley]

Mid 20's is likely, but I've been looking at photos of Rudge's and all seemed to have brakes on the hub of the front wheel. Looking closely at granddad's machine, there don't seem to be any front brakes at all! 

Edited September 24, 2023 by Pink Paisley

[Bianco2564]

I'd guess at a Rudge.

Forks look the same, exhaust dropping down into the silencer, shape of the tank, shape of the RH engine case

https://www.spicersauctioneers.com/catalogue/lot/58ec1e413604cec54dd1a7d6c1f7cfce/2a6fa85538c56e3991b429b74f737ad8/classic-and-vintage-cars-motorcycles-and-automobilia-lot-662/

Edited September 24, 2023 by Bianco2564

[Pink Paisley]

Thank you. That looks a lot like it to me. £10,000!

 

And I can see a 'brake' operating on the wheel rim. Rather like a pushbike. 

 

Just as well granddad has his ultra-safe flat hat an granny has her kevlar reinforced felt bonnet. 

[Grumpy Old Git]

Rudge - pre 1920.

[RideWithStyles]

a few pounds, shillings and pence back then.

Would have been abit of a beast back in the day, salivating mineral oil on the floor.

Cor Yep rim brakes baby!

Braking in a timely manner as to not disturb the flat cap or wifes bonnet.

even royal enfield wouldn't make um like that anymore.