Product Reviews
Belstaff Trialmaster
31 January 2012
Long the obligatory gear for all year round riders and trials men, the waxed cotton Trialmaster is still available via Holden Vintage and Classic.
Cloisonne enamelled Ariel tank badges
26 January 2012.
With the Korean War induced nickel shortage in the early 1950s, Ariel announced that from February 1951, petrol tanks would no longer be chromed but introduced an art deco motif behind the tank badge.
Pinup Speedshop calendar
15 December 2011.
One of the highlights of the CBG calendar influx is this one from the Pinup Speedshop, in France.
Diora boots
24 November 2011.
The Diora is a stylish leather, waterproof touring boot with double front zips for very easy access and double calf adjustment.
Classic MV Agusta Fours
27 October 2011.
Another from Veloce, this time from prolific Italiaphile Ian Falloon – Classic MV Agusta fours begins with the early racers, before moving on to the first 600cc roadster, the 750S, 750 GT, America and 850SS, plus there are chapters on modified machines
and tales of everyday living with them.
Hydra waterproof leathers
29 September 2011.
New from Weise are Hydra leather jacket and jeans, which feature a removable waterproof and breathable Reissa liner, making this a leather suit that can be worn come rain or shine.
New helmets from Rayven
25 August 2011.
Midwest Marketing has recently introduced this ACU gold stamped motocross/enduro helmet incorporating an E22.05 road legal visor.
Venhill pressure gauge
28 July 2011.
Accurate tyre pressure is crucial for any motorcycle, even the smallest deviation can affect fuel economy, tyre wear, handling and stability. Venhill – specialist manufacturer of high performance brake lines and control cables – has introduced two tyre pressure gauges to its range of motorcycle tools; one for regular applications and the other for low pressure tyres (e.g. trials and speedway).
Scrapbook Series IV – AJS & Matchless
30 June 2011.
Following the success of the previous numbers in the Mortons Scrapbook Series, the ever enthusiastic James Robinson, editor of The Classic MotorCycle, has delved into the archive for a fourth edition – this time it’s AJS and Matchless.
Triumph messenger bag
26 May 2011.
If you’re in your everyday motorcycle gear, then the old rucksack is fine for carting your personals around in, however if you’re a little more dressed up, then this messenger bag is ideal, especially if you’re a Triumph enthusiast, as it also depicts a tasty prewar Speed Twin.
Current Issue: Feb 2012
■ ROCKET GOLDIE
REPLICA OR REAL... CAN YOU TELL?
■ ALEC JAY M/Cs
TOP RESTORERS
■ BIG NED
HOME MADE MONSTER FROM DOWN UNDER
■ MINI OF THE YEAR
GREENWOOD’S CONTROVERSIAL TRIKE
■ NORTON BLACK CAP SILENCER
– THE INSIDE STORY
■ 21st CENTURY BAR HOPPER
HONDA POWER, BRIT-BIKE COOL, AUSSIE ENGINEERING
■ COSMOPOLITAN MIXTURE
THE UPS AND THE DOWNS OF ITALJET
■ BASTILLE BONNIE
FRENCH TRIUMPH COMES BACK TO BLIGHTY
■ YAMAHA YR1
STROKER TWIN THAT SPAWNED A DYNASTY
■ PEA SHOOTIN’ 2012
SHED BUILT HARLEY LOOKALIKE
PLUS
■ MARIA COSTELLO’S BARBER DIARY
■ SAND RACING
■ MIKE JACKSON’S TRADE TALES
■ WIN OVER £300 OF OXFORD GOODIES
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• Next issue on sale: 23 Feb 2012
