Cleaning old parts only goes so far. Toothbrushes, brake cleaner, wire wool and electric drill attachments can help, but they rarely get the job done properly and the piece is quite often dirty again soon
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Haughton honey infused with CBD
Steven Myatt, founding editor of Classic Bike Guide and his family now make honey, and very nice it is too. They call it English wildflower honey, it isn’t pasteurised and comes straight from the hive.
Read moreBristol show beauties
A BRIGHT BUT chilly ride piloting the mighty BSA Starfire on slippery Somerset roads was an invigorating start to the Carole Nash Bristol Classic Motorcycle Show weekend for me. The show was bracketed by torrential
Read moreCelebrate the life & times of Percy Tait with Mortons Archive pictorial
Motorcycle sport lost a true legend when Percy Tait passed away in November 2019, aged 90.
Read moreCharterhouse auctioneers welcome George Beale
RACER, RESTORER AND REPLICA builder George Beale has joined the ranks of experts at classic and vintage motorcycle and car auctioneers Charterhouse. “Contrary to common belief, George has not retired but has joined us,” said
Read moreTRIPLES TO RACE THE WAVES
THE TRIDENT ROCKET Three Owners’ Club (TR3OC) is to field a five-man team campaigning three triple-engined machines at Race the Waves, Bridlington, on May 8-10. The event, organised by Backfire Promotions, is a “Retro Theatre
Read moreFIND THIS WEDDING DAY STAR TWIN
READER JOHN KING is trying to track down his old BSA for a romantic reunification. John writes: “I’m hoping for readers’ help. In 1960, I bought a BSA A7 Shooting Star and later that year
Read moreTon up! – A century of Café Racer Speed and Style
‘Oh great, another book on café racers – just what nobody needs’ I thought, when Classic Bike Guide contributor, Paul D’Orleans sent ‘Ton up!’ in for review. How wrong I was! It is superb. You
Read moreMortons Books launch brand new book catalogue brimming with new titles
Mortons Books have just launched their latest book catalogue – brimming with fantastic new titles to explore while you’re stuck at home.
Read moreWhat’s inside the April issue of Classic Bike Guide?
We take a look at the Clymer Indian Enfield – an American, British and Italian beauty – taken well before its time! Plus, will Guy Martin Triumph over McQueen?
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