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The company recently announced it was ceasing to distribute Royal Enfield Motorcycles in the UK in order to concentrate on ‘other activities’, including the production of sidecars and luggage trailers. But sales director Ben Matthews told Classic Bike Guide: “We’re doubling the size of our showroom to accommodate more sidecars but also to promote our…

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CBG April issue on sale now! • Gary Pinchin editorial Editor sets the scene for this month's issue • Bristol Show Review Rare Husqvarna wins top award • Flat Track Day Street trackers and racers at the Ace • Guzzi singles Nuovo Falcone reborn. Wrenchmonkees cafe racer • News roundup Turbulent times for Enfield. £50,000…

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Conor Cummins at the ‘office’ The lanky TT hero said: “I’m really looking forward to getting acquainted with the Nortons – and seeing if I can get myself tucked in on one. It shouldn’t be a problem. My first-ever experience on a classic was at the age of 16 when I ran a T20 Suzuki…

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There’s no black box and everything fits under the points cover. The system requires either dual 6v coils or a single 12v dual item. Installation is simple and the benefits are proven. Easier starting with no kick back and smoother running. Zero maintenance, a three year warranty and self test fault finder built in. Price…

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Classic Bike Guide March issue on sale now! In this month's issue… • BSA Super Rocket ?Irish beauty, British steel • CBG’s Newark Show report ?Sunshine and cool bikes in Jan • Letters ?You write, we listen • Moving Swiftly Along ?Andrew Wilson on gravity • Velocette KSS special ?Lightweight, Velo race special • Suzuki…

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Sammy Miller chose John Tinkler’s 1958 125cc Ducati works racer, with original finish and shapely alloy fairing to remind visitors of the Italian company’s small bike origins. If the contest had been about noise this would have been the runaway winner, the little twin-cam killing conversation each time it stuttered into life. Ex-British speedway champion…

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New CBS app for ipad and iphone Easy to download (did we mention that it’s free?), the app gives the latest news on all Mortons’ shows, plus videos and photos from the show as it happens. The app also has weather reports (so it’s useful every day of the year) and live gps directions to…

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Tyres for classics It’s easy to overlook tyres when completing a restoration or reviving an old bike. We spend hundreds (or thousands…) on the engine and chassis, but then fit whatever happens to be convenient when it comes to the rubber. Yet that contact patch between tyre and tarmac is key to a safe and…

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February’s Classic Bike Guide on sale now • Hello Acting Ed's intro • Norton 650SS In the Sixties, the 650 was king. Norton’s SS was among the very best. Phillip Tooth shares the reasons • Letters Tell us more of what you think, of bikes, life and everything! • Moving Swiftly Along Andrew Wilson shares…

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1959 Velocette Venom The first roadtest reported that it matched “scintillating open-road performance with unobtrusive city behaviour… combining a super-sports performance, docility, exhaust and mechanical quietness and ease of control”. And this particularly delicious 1959 Venom could be yours – for a quid! It’s the top prize in the VMCC’s summer raffle. Tickets are available…

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