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LONELY HEARTS CLUB
INSURANCE BROKER CAROLE NASH has been helping like-minded bikers share their love of motorcycles with their #BikerBuddy campaign. The campaign was launched after Carole Nash commissioned research which revealed many bikers, especially those getting older, were finding it tricky to meet people to ride with. The initiative saw hundreds of motorcyclists share a quick description…
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Open for Norton
NORTON SPECIALIST NORVIL’S holding an open day and mini autojumble on Saturday, July 22 from 10am-4pm at their premises in Burntwood, between Lichfield and Cannock. Norvil’s customer counter is usually only open by appointment, so this is an opportunity to pop in and look around – and aficionados can speak to Norton guru Les Emery…
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IN THE MAY 2017 ISSUE
Classic & Custom: MINDFUL THAT MARCH in Scotland can mean ice, blizzards, floods or brilliant sunshine, the Scottish Motorcycle Show is now mainly contained in three large, heated halls. Thankfully this year’s show broke recent tradition with uncharacteristically mild weather and no snow. As a result the stunt shows and bike fire-ups were very well…
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NEW HOME FOR PARTS SPECIALIST
CLASSICBIKESHOP of Redditch is that increasingly rare thing, a parts supplier which can sell you what you need over the counter as well as online. There are many sellers of parts for classics or specials on the internet but it’s often hard to tell exactly what you are going to get until the box arrives…
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HANDSOME HUNTER
INTERESTING ARTICLE ON the Ariel 650 twin in the Feb issue. I went the same route with my Ariel 500 special. Bought it in 1970 for £35 from a friend for use commuting into London, then clocked up thousands of miles. It’s a 1952 VHA engine in a 54 frame; that’s how I bought it.…
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The top trials iron of all time
WORDS & PHOTOS: PHILLIP TOOTH ARCHIVE IMAGES: MORTONS ARCHIVE With more than 1,300 trials wins during his long career, many consider Sammy Miller to be the most successful trials rider ever. But he is also a formidable motorcycle developer. Here’s how he came to turn a humble Ariel into the definitive trials iron of the…
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Going for Gold
The BSA Gold Star has been part of motorcycling folklore for the past eight decades, and at this year’s Carole Nash International Classic MotorCycle Show the ‘Goldie’ will be celebrated in the Restoration Theatre. Expert hints and tips on all things restoration and maintenance will be on offer once again at the Carole Nash-sponsored Stafford…
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Bevel heaven
From the Archives: Ducati’s first production bevel-drive bike was hot stuff in 1956. And, phew, it’s still a little scorcher… WORDS BY Frank Melling PHOTOS BY Carol Melling AT AGE NINE, I was in love with a Ducati Silverstone Super. Forget being a cowboy out on the range or a Spitfire pilot battling the Nazi…
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Stafford Show: Going for gold
THE BSA GOLD STAR has been part of motorcycling folklore for 80 years and at this April’s Carole Nash International Classic MotorCycle Show the Goldie will take centre stage in the Restoration Theatre. Expert hints and tips on all things related to restoration and maintenance will be on offer once again at Stafford, and this…
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KICKBACK TURNS TEN
THE TENTH KICKBACK motorcycle show takes place on April 1-2. As well as having scores of stunning custom bikes on display, stunt shows and a wide range of trade stands the show is also hosting the finals of the National Championships for Customised Motorcycles, with the winners announced at 3pm on Sunday. There will be…
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