The rotary Norton star shone so very brightly, but so very briefly. It was, like many machines from the British industry, an exceptional device marketed far too late. Nevertheless, they made their mark and still
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Mystery tool

Mystery tool. What is it? Editor Clarky, on Classic Bike Guide, has inherited this small hand tool shown here and to put it bluntly, hasn’t a clue what it is or for what it’s used. Having
Read moreNew cafe racer from Royal Enfield?

New cafe racer from Royal Enfield? The pre-production model was shown at the Delhi Show recently, but the prototype hasn’t yet been seen in public. The engine used is the latest fuel injected unit Bullet
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Draper Tap and die set, thread restorer A tap and die set can also be used for cleaning out rusted and dirty threads. What’s more, with a die you can make your own studs, large
Read moreBullet hits the spot

Royal Enfield Bullet Occupying a 50-acre plot, production is scheduled to commence in the first quarter of 2013. Once completed the new plant will increase Royal Enfield’s annual capacity to 150,000 units. Since 2009 all
Read moreAviation Heritage Wolds Run

Aviation Heritage Wolds Run is on Saturday, May 5 There’s an entry form on the Classic Bike Guide website for you to download with all the details, likewise the route sheet. Alternatively you can download
Read moreAriel pump from Morgo

Ariel pump from Morgo It’s newly manufactured to very fine tolerances from the best materials for the job to give long, trouble free service plus an increased performance over the original pump. No modifications are
Read moreNews in brief

Classic Bike Guide big breakfast Jim Moodie will share the guest of honour duties with former Armstrong hero Donnie McLeod, at the new Carole Nash Great Scottish Bike Show, at Lanark Agricultural Centre, Muriglen, Hyndford
Read moreWeise Montana gloves

Weise Montana gloves Constructed with leather palm and fingers for durability, and water resistant synthetic textile for the rest, there are wrist retention straps, stretch panels on the fingers and thumbs and a nylon inner
Read moreActiv8 oil additive

Activ8 oil additive It bonds to the metal surface at just above 50°C and creates a low friction surface able to withstand extreme pressure and dissipate heat. Suitable for all engines, including diesel, LPG and
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