Here’s the full low-down on what’s in the February issue of RealClassic magazine:
• AJS 18 outfit
Part of the Sidecar Special section: driving a classic motorcycle outfit is a new adventure every day, says owner Neil Cairns. His personal adventure led to the creation of a unique wickerwork chair to suit his AJS single…
• Matchless G12 outfit
Part of the Sidecar Special section: sidecars were originally intended to provide transport for the whole family. Dave Piggott’s AMC outfit has done just that, carrying four generations over four decades
• Harley-Davidson Sportser
Dave Godfrey has enjoyed a long riding life with his 1974 iron-head Harley-Davidson Sportster. In all those years, plenty has happened along the road…
• The life of Lawrence, Pt3
A famous motorcyclist of the 1920s was well-known for riding Brough Superior bikes, and much more besides. In this final episode, Richard Jones explains why he’s still important to us today
• Moto Guzzi Lodola
Stu Thomson continues his rebuild of a 1960s Moto Guzzi single. This month it’s to paint the pretty bits!
• Norton 18 outfit
Part of the Sidecar Special section: once you’ve bought and fettled your motorcycle and sidecar, what then? Dave Blanchard chose to go and get lost before the war…
• Scott Squirrel
The Scott selection of idiosyncratic strokers carved their own unique path into British motorcycle history. Frank Westworth encountered a Squirrel
• Triumph Bonneville vs Thruxton
Stuart Urquhart has set twin against twin; Triumph against Triumph; which Bonnie is better? Britain’s Best Modern Classic, anyone? Boxing Bonnevilles?
• Vincent Rapide outfit
Part of the Sidecar Special section: Eddie Wallbank had a collection of assorted Vincent components, an invitation to America, an inclination to create a touring outfit, and ten months to make it happen…
PLUS! Hillclimb heroes: Odgie goes scrambling on an old Britbike in a straight line up a steep hill; Paul Miles blasts off in a quest to understand vapour blasting; PUB hits the history books; Minton muses on insurance in old age, and Frank Westworth struggles with swinging arms in The Shed.
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