Classic Bike Guide

The great escape artist: Triumph’s desert sled makes a perfect getaway

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Sam Hewitt

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17th April 2017

FROM THE ARCHIVES WORDS BY Frank Melling PHOTOS BY Carol Melling THE TR6 WAS born for the USA and enjoyed its moment of glory in an American movie. It was the Americans who pressed Triumph for a bigger capacity machine than the 500 twins and the Meriden factory was happy to supply the 650 Thunderbird…
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NEW HOME FOR PARTS SPECIALIST

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Sam Hewitt

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12th April 2017

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

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Sam Hewitt

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12th April 2017

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

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Sam Hewitt

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12th April 2017

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

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Sam Hewitt

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7th April 2017

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

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Sam Hewitt

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7th April 2017

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

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Sam Hewitt

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5th April 2017

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

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Sam Hewitt

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5th April 2017

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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ISLAND VENUE FOR TRIPLES BLAST

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Sam Hewitt

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5th April 2017

THE TRIDENT AND ROCKET 3 Owners’ Club will take over a race circuit for their Beezumph 26 Rally this summer. Triple owners will gather at the Anglesey Race Circuit on July 14/15. Rally tickets are £20 per person, which gets you entry, camping, food and entertainment on Saturday night and a rally badge. There is…
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Pretty, basic

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Sam Hewitt

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5th April 2017

Yamaha’s dressy XVS650 Dragstar hides a neat machine beneath the frills WORDS & PHOTOS by Oliver Hulme CHOPPERS, CUSTOMS, CAFÉ RACERS and bobbers all come from the same basic root. The principle is that if you make your motorcycle lighter by junking all the heavy extra bits and pieces put on it by the original…
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