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  • Stars come out for Silverstone classic

    Stars come out for Silverstone classic

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    Sam Hewitt

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    THE STAR-STUDDED World GP Bike Legends will be back out in force at this summer’s Silverstone Classic on July 26-28, fronting an enlarged motorcycle showcase at the world’s biggest classic motor racing festival. Featuring multiple world champions such as Wayne Gardner, Freddie Spencer and Raymond Roche, the presence of World GP Bike Legends has become…

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  • Millyard and Miller to unveil stunning bikes at Stafford

    Millyard and Miller to unveil stunning bikes at Stafford

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    Sam Hewitt

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    THERE IS LESS than a week to go until the arrival of the world’s biggest classic bike show at Stafford County Showground, and there are some very special attractions lined up. The Carole Nash International Clasic MotorCycle Show has traditionally had a decidedly British focus, and this year is no exception. Specials builder Allen Millyard…

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  • Buying guide – MOTO GUZZI V50

    Buying guide – MOTO GUZZI V50

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    Sam Hewitt

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    Words by Oliver Hulme photography by Gary Chapman FINDING A TRULY practical classic is something of a hunt for the holy grail. If you’ve grown up with modern bikes with refinements like electric starts and brakes that work, then finding something you are going to be able to live with narrows the field considerably. If…

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  • Motorcycles that matter – The Rudge Ulster

    Motorcycles that matter – The Rudge Ulster

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    Sam Hewitt

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    The pride and joy of the Coventry-based Rudge-Whitworth factory, the Rudge Ulster was born out of self-congratulation Words by RACHAEL CLEGG PHOTOGRAPHY BY GARY CHAPMAN The sun, as they say, always shines on the righteous. So it seems only right that this 1937 Rudge-Whitworth Ulster is photographed in gleaming sunshine at Davolls classic motorcycles in…

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  • Project Nortons ES2: Part 4

    Project Nortons ES2: Part 4

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    Sam Hewitt

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    Rubbing, rubbing, rubbing. A paint finish is only as good as the preparation, but boy is it tedious. Until you see the final finish, then it’s all worthwhile… Words and photography by Matt special thanks to: Nick and Jack at Ashtons Classic bodyshop (01362 692271), Elk promotions, Steve the welder (thanks buddy you are an…

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  • Matchless top end rebuild: Part 3

    Matchless top end rebuild: Part 3

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    Sam Hewitt

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    Our single-cylinder Matchless G3L had its head rebuilt last month, so now it’s time to start putting it all back together. Tenacity and perseverance by Hutch (HTE motorcycles 01328 700711) Words, photography and inane questions by Matt Read more and view more images in the April 2019 issue of CBG – on sale now!

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  • Panther M100 flat track custom

    Panther M100 flat track custom

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    Sam Hewitt

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    Geoff Stray usually saves his time for V-twins, but this gorgeous Panther keeps stealing him away Words: Adam Bolton Photography: Marco Giuliani LEGEND SAYS THAT Panthers were built for hauling sidecars around and transporting Foreman Arkwright from his home to t’ mill. And just as their first owners were a special breed, those who retain…

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  • Mike Hailwood’s machines

    Mike Hailwood’s machines

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    Sam Hewitt

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    In this chapter, Part Eight: The Bucking Bronco, Rachael Clegg chats to Hailwood’s team-mate Stuart Graham about the 1967 season, and lifts the lid on the two-wheel monster that was the RC 181. WORDS: Rachael Clegg Photography: Mortons archive The near sonic boom of the Honda Six was one of the most defining sounds of…

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  • International Norton

    International Norton

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    Sam Hewitt

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    Sandy Bloy has had an affinity with cammy Nortons since the tender age of 19. He found this model and it has been beautifully brought to the condition you see here WORDS AND PHOTOGRAPHY: Stuart Urquhart I was lost in a daydream. Suddenly the cockpit radio crackled (a text on my mobile) ‘What’s the plan…

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  • Pick a winner

    Pick a winner

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    Sam Hewitt

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    What on earth are these doing here? Well I thought they may be useful when servicing a rifle, but they have proved their weight in gold in the workshop, too. Tight seals are a doddle to remove now, and scratching the years of paint from the frame and engine numbers made me think they were…

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