Sam Hewitt

  • TRIKE APPEAL FOR FALKLANDS VETERAN

    TRIKE APPEAL FOR FALKLANDS VETERAN

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    AN APPEAL HAS been launched to help Falklands veteran Simon Weston CBErealise a lifetime’s ambition to ride a motorcycle. Known for his charity work and his recovery from severe burn injuries during the Falklands War, the campaign has been launched by industry veteran and record-breaking rider Norman Hyde. Norman said: “I learned of Simon’spassion to…

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  • PREVIEW: November edition of Classic Bike Guide

    PREVIEW: November edition of Classic Bike Guide

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    Check out the streamlined and stylish Triumph Thunderbird in the November issue of Classic Bike Guide magazine – on sale now! Stuck at home and don’t want to miss out on the latest issue of Classic Bike Guide? Get the magazine delivered to your front door by heading to Classic Magazines – you won’t even…

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  • Café Racer International available now!

    Café Racer International available now!

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    Whilst much has been written about the café racer scene, both historically and otherwise, the trend for retro styling and bike shed builds continues to this day, with machines that command an unmistakeable presence and remain the embodiment of passion and innovation. The days may have passed when metal, grease, oil, leathers and attitude bucked…

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  • If at first you don’t succeed, love again

    If at first you don’t succeed, love again

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    Thirty years ago I bought a Tribsa complete with sidecar. I did this because I thought it would be great fun taking my mates out and about in the sunshine. I tried it out on the farm where I lived at the time and soon discovered that talking it out on the road would result…

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  • Whoopsy – sorry!

    Whoopsy – sorry!

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    On page 59 of the July edition you had a picture of two police officers giving the halt sign and the caption said an A65. I have had a good look and think it is an A10.Ray Hewitt …and again… I have just started a subscription to your magazine and have been reasonably impressed; that…

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  • Bookworm

    Bookworm

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    This month, Matt has been comparing the US Clymer manuals with the British Haynes variety. Did one shine over the other? And to break the boxer monotony, we look at Ivor Davies’ Triumph book. BMW workshop manual vs Clymer BMW workshop manual While I have balanced carbs, serviced engines and repaired them since a young…

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  • SAMMY WELCOMES JAPANESE RIDING VISITORS

    SAMMY WELCOMES JAPANESE RIDING VISITORS

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    WITH ACCESS TO motorcycle events and ride-ins restricted, Sammy Miller invited riders of Japanese bikes to join him at his Motorcycle Museum on Sunday, August 30 for a ride-in. Thanks to good weather the museum welcomed hundreds of bikes and their riders. Around 80 pre-1990 bikes were displayed in the museum’s courtyard, whilst those manufactured…

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  • Kempton Autojumble cancelled due to Covid-19

    Kempton Autojumble cancelled due to Covid-19

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    The Kempton Autojumble, due to be held Saturday, October 24, has unfortunately had to be cancelled, due to on-going and worsening situation of the Coronavirus pandemic. We are very disappointed that we are unable to run, but we hope you will all appreciate that the safety and well-being of our visitors, exhibitors, partners, contractors and…

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  • 'Normous Newark Autojumble WILL go ahead

    'Normous Newark Autojumble WILL go ahead

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    We are delighted to announce that on the 25th October ‘Normous Newark will be once again returning, with full support of both the District and County Councils.   What does this mean with the new legislation regarding Covid-19? As a COVID-19 Secure venue, we can still host larger numbers in total but groups of up to…

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  • Carole Nash Winter Classic 2021 cancelled due to Covid-19

    Carole Nash Winter Classic 2021 cancelled due to Covid-19

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    Due to the worsening situation and rising infection rate of Covid-19, Mortons Media Group has reluctantly taken the decision to cancel the Carole Nash Winter Classic show, planned for 09 – 10 January at Newark showground. This season-opening event has always been a firm favourite with motorcycle enthusiasts from all over the UK but with the…

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