Sam Hewitt

New 2019/2020 Mortons Books catalogue released

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Sam Hewitt

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21st October 2019

The Mortons Books catalogue showcases a wide range of topics from railway, military and aviation history to consumer issues, hobbies, crime and politics.
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Hurricane born again

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Sam Hewitt

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19th October 2019

This BSA X65 special may be a very rare sight, but plans are afoot to give more the opportunity to build one. Words AND PHOTOGRAPHY by Oli Hulme THE TRIUMPH HURRICANE X75 is one of those motorcycles that is nearly impossible to dislike. Ridiculously flamboyant and hopelessly impractical, the creators of the X75 had invented…
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The birth of the Commando

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Sam Hewitt

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16th October 2019

Roger Barlow shares some fascinating first-hand insights into the birth of Norton’s brave Commando Words by Jim Reynolds photography Mortons archive and Jim Reynolds Roger Barlow worked as a draughtsman and designer in the motorcycle and car industry, including spells at Ariel and BSA in the 1950s and 1960s, before moving on to Rover, where…
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KAWASAKI GPZ750

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Sam Hewitt

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15th October 2019

Words by Oli Photography by Gary Chapman ALONG WITH WHICH oil to use and which petrol won’t gum up your carbs, many a pub or internet debate has been had about what the next ‘affordable’ classic will be. Most old Brits over 250cc are heading north of £3000 and the prices of legendary Italian mounts…
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The Bloop: A working class hero and yet still fun!

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Sam Hewitt

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12th October 2019

SUZUKI B120 Words by Oli PhotoGRAPHY by Gary Chapman SUZUKI CALLED IT the B120 Student, but everybody calls it the Bloop. It doesn’t really fit Suzuki’s 1960s and 70s style. They were busily turning out powerful two-strokes and small sportsters like the T125 Stinger for the teenage buyer, or the disc valve equipped A100 single…
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New on AllMyReads: The Scrapbook Series – AJS

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Sam Hewitt

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11th October 2019

AllMyReads is the new way to browse unlimited non-fiction books, taking you on in-depth journeys all in the palm of your hand.
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Products: Schuberth C4 Pro flip-up helmet

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Sam Hewitt

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9th October 2019

More and more riders are wearing flip-up helmets as they make life easier, as well as giving good protection. This Schuberth C4 Pro is expensive, at £600 plus the Bluetooth system, but if you do a lot of miles on a bike like I do, it seems more justifiable to buy a top-of-the-range helmet. I…
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Rare Mike Hailwood watch to be auctioned at Stafford

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Sam Hewitt

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8th October 2019

A rare timepiece given to Mike Hailwood by gifted watchmaker and pioneer entrepreneur Jack Heuer will feature in the Bonhams auction at the Classic Motorcycle Mechanics Show at Stafford later this month.
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Telford gets more Classic Dirt!

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Sam Hewitt

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7th October 2019

Bernie Schreiber, the American World Trials champion of 1979, and Bryan ‘Badger’ Goss, the 1970 British 500cc motocross champion, are guests for the Telford Classic Dirt Bike Show of 2020.
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This year’s Classic TT

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Sam Hewitt

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7th October 2019

Is the Classic TT just for race fans or is it worth the pilgrimage next year? Adam ‘Chad’ Childs, a TT racer himself, gets behind the scenes to give us his reflections on this year’s event. Words and photography by Adam Childs The Classic TT is an overload on the senses. The sounds and smells…
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