Classic Bike Guide

RE-SCHEDULED OWING TO treacherous conditions prior to the original April 7 race date, blessedly warm sunshine greeted the competitors for the much-anticipated re-run of Bringsty Grand Prix, an event that originally took place in 1946 and 1947. So on Saturday, June 9 dozens of competitors both old and new brought along a variety of pre-…

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IN THE LAST issue of Classic Bike Guide we ran a road test for Italian manufacturer SWM’s Seventies ISDT inspired Six Days 440. In the article we reported that the engine was produced in China by the Shineray Group. We got it wrong; sorry. The engine is manufactured in Italy. In fact, only its crankcases…

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MOTORCYCLE INSURANCE SPECIALIST Bennetts has launched a new insurance service for classic bikers. Policyholders have now been given clear guidance on what modifications they don’t need to tell the company about, offering owners of modern classic and vintage machinery individually tailored coverage when it comes to protecting their pride and joy. The insurance for classic…

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THE OILY RAG CO Festival of Bikes is a celebration and exhibition dedicated to some of the finest classic, custom and modified motorcycles in the UK. On September 8/9 Cheltenham Town Hall near the Imperial Gardens will be crammed full of stunning and mouth-watering motorbikes, ranging from café racers, choppers, bobbers, customs, classics, scooters and…

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Fancy a weekend of bikes, bargains and banter? This year’s Carole Nash Eurojumble is celebrating its 25th year and is ticking all the boxes for bike enthusiasts. Gates will open from 9am on both days of the event – Friday, August 31 and Saturday, September 1. Here are the top five reasons to visit… Thousands…

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Whether you need one particular part or you just fancy a mooch through mountains of motorcycling memorabilia, you should make a date in your diary for one of Britain’s biggest bike jumbles. The Carole Nash Eurojumble is celebrating its 25th year, returning to Netley Marsh, between Cadnam and Totton, Hants SO40 7GY, on Friday, August…

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