There is an amusing – well the first time you hear it – saying doing the rounds that goes something along these lines: ‘X=Y+1’. If X is the perfect number of bikes, then Y
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That’s me!
I was so pleased to read the story of the Royal Enfield Interceptor – mine! How happy and pleased can a classic bike owner be, to have an article written about the bike and himself,
Read moreMoney is no object
Snow will be what we remember about last month… but the sun was shining on me as I got to ride a brand-new Norvin. The bike was a revelation to me. I suffered from total
Read moreWinter wonderings
I’ve been chatting with friends who’ve ridden the latest phenomenon, Ducati’s Panigale V4. Phrases ‘game changer’ and ‘revolutionary’ were banded around. It’s not ‘just’ the 214bhp (in standard, warranty-friendly road trim) V4 MotoGP inspired engine.
Read moreChristmas classic
Dear CBG I quite agree with the article in the January issue, you just have to pick your days and wear appropriate clothing. Chris Sawdon Love it! A safety Santa! Thanks for sending this in,
Read moreMoT exempt – hurrah! Or is it?
I don’t watch the news any more. It gives me a little more time in the workshop, and to my less-than-academic mind it seems the world is run by sociopaths trying to look after themselves
Read moreThanks for keeping it real
As a recent subscriber I would like to comment that I really enjoyed the December issue. I was particularly impressed by the GPO Bantam story with its good blend of interesting old bikes and social
Read moreThermals? Check. ‘I’m just popping out, dear’
All that well-intentioned squit last month I wrote about workshop jobs to do? Well, I, er, there’s an issue. You see, as lucky as it is working around bikes, you are constantly reminded just how
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Blimey – it’s cold outside. All too quickly, the nights are drawing in and the temperature is dropping like a valve on a botched downshift. So is it time to wrap the bikes up and
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My first car was a Morris Minor. Bought it aged 15, learned how to restore it (badly) and loved it. Lowered, twin carbs and silly seats, I’d drive (badly) all over the country. When it
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