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Wolds Run excels
A fantastic array of motorcycles was on display at the the Aviation Heritage Wolds Run which took place Saturday, May 5 in East Kirkby, Lincs
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Made in Metal makeover
Fancy something a little bit different to your normal 900SS Ducati? Well what about a Made in Metal special makeover?
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Pain Relief Fund donations
When long serving committee members retire from the Norton Owners Club, the club gives them a small gift of £50, among other things, as a gesture of appreciation for their services…
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Triton test
When standard just won’t do, in comes the special builder with the Triumph-engined, Norton-framed ‘Triton’. It’s not an easy route and it is quite possible to create a dog of a bike, but not in this case as Phil Mather finds out… Article continues below… Advert Enjoy more classic motorcycle reading, Click here to subscribe…
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Crockers auction
A trio of American Crocker machines were displayed at the Stafford Show, over the weekend of April 28-29. Probably never again will there be an opportunity in the UK to see three of the rarest and most period powerful classic motorcycles ever built on these shores
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BSA Bantam Rotovator
Walking the stalls at bike show always reveals something quirky, and recent Stafford show was no exception. Classic Bike Guide editor Nigel Clark stumbled across this unusual use of a BSA Bantam engine…
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Festival of 1349 bikes
There’s going to be chaos at the Mallory Park bus stop this summer as 30% more classics than usual razz round the Leicestershire circuit at the VMCC’s festival of 1000 Bikes on July 7-8th
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Royal Enfield Interceptor
As the Americans are reported to say ‘there’s no substitute for cubes’ and Royal Enfield’s Interceptor range was aimed at this important market. Tim Britton has a ride on some examples… Article continues below… Advert Enjoy more classic motorcycle reading, Click here to subscribe to one of our leading magazines. Article continues below… Advert Article…
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The way we were: 1987
1987 snapshot: the IoM TT races are 80 years old. The first contest run in 1907 over the St John’s course was divided into two classes, single and multi cylinder…
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Biker rides Britain for kids’ hospice
On Saturday, June 23, Worcester rider Steve Shaw is planning an 800-mile ride from Land’s End to John O’Groats, to raise support for children who need specialist medical care…
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Rare find
Many people would have coasted past this machine on the Gov’Nors Bridge Motorcycles stand, at the recent Stafford Show and simply assumed it was a scruffy NH Ariel for restoration. However, the eagle-eyed may have spotted that some things were not entirely Birmingham. That’s because it was in fact a 1954 350cc Cabton Knightly…
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Classics in Cornwall
The Cornwall Classic Motorcycle Club’s annual Festival Of Motorcycles and Classic Vehicle Rally took place at St Ive Keason in April. Although the weather was inclement on the Saturday, around 500 visitors enjoyed the glorious sunshine on the Sunday…
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Cruising with Parrish
Steve Parrish would like to invite motorsport fans to join him aboard NCL Spirit in February 2013, for a cruise from Barcelona to the Canary Islands
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Ride to Work Day
The annual Ride to Work Day sees motorcycle and scooter riders around the UK unite and commute to work to demonstrate to the general public that bikes are a viable transport solution. It’s 21 years old and is a key event in raising biking awareness…
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Royal Enfield top gear
Latest from Hitchcock Motorcycles is a British made five-speed gearbox for Royal Enfield Bullet singles and twins. It’s taken four years of development to perfect but supplies are now available…
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Isle of Man TT 2012
The world’s largest and most absorbing motorcycle event begins this Saturday – the 2012 Isle of Man TT races. Motorcycle visitors and Island enthusiasts can once again gorge on the action and varied side-attractions going on during the 13-day event…
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Moidart Peninsula Motorcycle Road Run
A popular precursor to the Wines from Spain pre-65 Scottish Two Day Trial, mentioned earlier, is the Moidart Peninsular Road Run for pre-1979 motorcycles… Article continues below… Advert Enjoy more classic motorcycle reading, Click here to subscribe to one of our leading magazines. Article continues below… Advert Article continues below… Advert Article continues below… Advert
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Sammy’s Moto Guzzis
Moto Guzzi’s iconic Grand Prix V8 racer from the 1950s is on display at the Sammy Miller Museum in Hants, and well worth a closer look…
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The way we were: 1937
Freddie Frith breaks the 90mph barrier in the Isle of Man and wins the Senior while Scotsman Jimmie Guthrie and Omobono Tenni take the Junior and Lightweight classes respectively…
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Road Test: Francis-Barnett Falcon
This charming 1954 Francis-Barnett has been owned by a father and then his son from new. It was off the road for some years, though has now been restored to its former glory. Roy Poynting tells the tale…
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Road Test: Francis-Barnett Falcon
This charming 1954 Francis-Barnett has been owned by a father and then his son from new. It was off the road for some years, though has now been restored to its former glory. Roy Poynting tells the tale…
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Milano Sport helmet
New, stylish and fully road legal open face helmet for those of us who still feel that open face is the way to go for classic motorcycling…
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Classic Dirt Bike’s on sale!
Issue 23 of Classic Dirt Bike has just hit the bookstalls, and with it your chance to win our long-term enduro feature bike, the Can-Am 250cc. Look out for the distinctive sideways Triumph Wasp outfit on the magazine cover…
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The Carole Nash Great Scottish Bike Show 2012
Highlights from The Carole Nash Great Scottish Bike Show held at the Lanark Agricultural Centre over the weekend of Saturday the 12th and Sunday the 13th of May 2012!
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McGuinness on front row at NW200
John McGuinness is on provisional front row for the North West 200. McGuinness and team-mate Simon Andrews will now take part in the second practice session on Thursday 17 May before the final grid positions are decided for Saturday’s races…
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Electric trike back on road
The stunning replica of the world’s first electric vehicle, built in 1881 by English scientists William Ayrton and John Perry, has been completed by a team at Autovision Museum…
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Old time variety at Stafford
Preview of what to expect at the forthcoming 32nd Carole Nash International Classic MotorCycle show which runs on the 28th and 29th April at the Stafford County Show Ground
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Velocette Thruxton 500cc
It has long been a tradition among motor cycle makers to name a particular super-sporting model after a speed venue at which the marque has done especially well; we need only mention the Triumph Daytona, Rudge Ulster, Greeves Silverstone, and Velocette Thruxton…
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Double boost for bikes in bus lanes
The spread of motorcycle access to all UK bus lanes gets a double boost on May 6 when a key ‘trial’ scheme starts in the heart of London on roads controlled by Westminster City Council…
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Road Test: Norton Model 50
Though the Norton Model 50 is often derided for its lack of pace, it’s more a case of an exceptional frame, rather than a disappointing engine that has led to this largely unjustified criticism. Roy Poynting tells the story…
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Road Test: Norton Model 50
Though the Norton Model 50 is often derided for its lack of pace, it’s more a case of an exceptional frame, rather than a disappointing engine that has led to this largely unjustified criticism. Roy Poynting tells the story…
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More bite for Tiger Cub brakes
Competition or road-going Triumph Tiger Cubs can have their front brake performance improved with this new high lift actuating cam for the brake drum…
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Lanark Show opens tomorrow!
At Lanark today Show organisers and traders are setting up their stands and moving in and positioning the bikes before giving them the final once-over with polish and a linen cloth. Show gates open tomorrow at 9am…
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Road Test: Moto Guzzi S3
Launched in 1975, the low, lithe S3 was a visual treat. This Moto Guzzi S3 has been superbly restored and uprated by its owner, and is now capable of what the Italian factory originally claimed for it…
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Road Test: Moto Guzzi S3
Launched in 1975, the low, lithe S3 was a visual treat. This Moto Guzzi S3 has been superbly restored and uprated by its owner, and is now capable of what the Italian factory originally claimed for it…
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The way we were: 1962
1962 snapshot: in what can only be described as a sensational result, Chris Vincent, passengered by Eric Bliss, steered his BSA outfit to victory in the Sidecar TT…
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New Royal Enfield con rods
Brand new connecting rods for Royal Enfield twins are stronger than stock items and should take the worry out of the old forged rods ‘letting go’ after a rebuild…
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Ducati TT2 part two
With the show and parading season looming the pressure was on to complete the restoration of the Moto Cinelli Ducati TT2. Would all the comoponent parts ever be reunited? Malc Wheeleer fills us in, and keep those tissues handy…
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The way we were: 1912
1912 Military motorcycling notes: despite heavy rain leading to appalling road conditions, last Sunday’s mobilisation was an outstanding success for both the entrants and the Army authorities, who are now starting to understand the capabilities of the motorcycle in the field when ridden by a competent rider…
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Roads Minister joins MAG
Such is the momentum and influence the Motorcycle Action Group has accumulated recently, the new Hemel Hempstead MAG group was visited by its MP, the Roads Minister Mike Penning (image), who promptly joined as a full member…
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Highland TT…
‘Highland TT’ is what the Thursday route on the Scottish Six days Trial used to be referred to as riders pelted round the Moidart Peninsular. The Moidart Run is a slightly more sedate affair and takes in a visit to one of the iconic sections of Scottish Six Days Trial history – The Devil’s Staircase…
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Pre 65 Scottish 2012
Supported by Wines from Spain, the 2012 pre 65 Scottish Two Day Trial – on 4-5 May – weighed-in in glorious weather at the Aluminium Works Carpark in Kinlochleven and the talk was of who would take top spot with last year’s winner Steve Saunders not entered…
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Isle of Man TT 2012, fuelled by Monster Energy – Grandstand Tour with Conor Cummins
Overview of the IoM TT course, and some great footage, including this year’s ‘grandstand’ course improvements which includes five new viewing areas in prime locations, each with catering, parking and toilet facilities…
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Buying Guide: Buying a race replica
Time was when production racing meant taking a road bike and building a racer from it. But in the late 1970s that changed. Some of the straight-out-of-a-crate bikes were so good to start with, they were competitive on track with minimal additional work…
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Record-breaking at Bonneville
Records toppled last month when the Southern California Timing Association organized the annual attack on American speed records. The Bonneville Flats are the record breaker’s dreams come true — a hard, flat surface, absence of traffic, spectators and, ample room for ‘running out of road!’
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Buying Guide: Buying a race replica
Time was when production racing meant taking a road bike and building a racer from it. But in the late 1970s that changed. Some of the straight-out-of-a-crate bikes were so good to start with, they were competitive on track with minimal additional work…
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Carole Nash Great Scottish Bike Show
Hot on the heels of the Carole Nash International Classic Motorcycle Show at Stafford last weekend comes the second of our new motorcycle shows for 2012 and this time we’re heading north to Lanarkshire…
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Manx GP Festival proposals
New proposals have been announced to freshen up the Manx Grand Prix Festival, following a four-month research project, involving online surveys, focus groups and discussions with third parties and local businesses…
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Iconic Brough to be auctioned
One of the most desirable and collectible of pre-war machines is the 1922 1000cc V-twin Brough. Known as ‘Old Bill’ in memory of Bruce Bairnsfather’s First World War cartoon character, the bike is up for auction in October, with an estimate of £250,000-270,000…
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Aubrey Attrill
Aubrey Attrill passed away, aged 82, at home on March 25; his funeral was held on April 2, at the Isle of Wight Crematoriam
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Recruits needed for ‘Demob’ run
The Edinburgh based Auld Reekie Section of the Vintage Motor Cycle Club has added the Scottish Demob Run to its 2012 calendar and recruits are needed to enlist in the event dedicated to motorcycles of the 1930s and 40s The event takes place on May 30th in East Lothian…
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Stafford, April 2012, Bonhams Auction – 1939 Vincent-HRD 998cc Series-A Rapide
Of all the many makes and models of motorcycle produced during the 1930s, there are two outstanding V-twin-engined thoroughbreds that feature at the top of every knowledgeable enthusiast’s ‘fantasy barn find’ league table: the Brough Superior SS100 and Vincent-HRD Series-A Rapide…
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Reference: Racing engines: MZ
The whys and wherefores behind the phenomenally powerful rotary-valved 124cc 200bhp/litre MZ two stroke explained by Vic Willoughby
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Reference: Dealer diagnostics
Peter Fraser visits a specialist motor cyclist dealer’s workshop and deals with cylinder wear, chaincase condensation, oil leaks and clutch trouble
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Reference: Racing engines: MZ
The whys and wherefores behind the phenomenally powerful rotary-valved 124cc 200bhp/litre MZ two stroke explained by Vic Willoughby
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Reference: Dealer diagnostics
Peter Fraser visits a specialist motor cyclist dealer’s workshop and deals with cylinder wear, chaincase condensation, oil leaks and clutch trouble
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Joey Dunlop profile
Joey Dunlop will never be forgotten. The most successful TT rider of all time was a modest man whose charity work for under-privileged children also made him a hero to people who had never witnessed his genius on a motorcycle…
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Win a Can-Am 250cc enduro bike!
In another Classic Bikers Club competition exclusive we’re offering site visitors a chance to win a worry-free, fully rebuilt Can-Am 250cc enduro bike, the subject of a series of CDB features. All the important bits – the engine and wheels – have been refinished by specialists so we know the bike is right!
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World’s fastest Vincent
The Australian based Irving Vincent race team will be demonstrating its awesome and hugely powerful V-twin superbikes at the Festival of 1000 Bikes at Mallory, over July 7-8. These bikes have been seeing off state-of-the-art Ducatis on track, so well worth getting up close with…
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Can-Am 250cc rebuild: 3
Getting involved in off-road sport doesn’t have to be expensive and we’re going to prove it with a grand idea. Tim Britton rolls up his sleeves for the third instalment of our project Can-Am rebuild… Article continues below… Advert Enjoy more classic motorcycle reading, Click here to subscribe to one of our leading magazines. Article…
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Can-Am 250cc rebuild: 2
Is off-road sport too expensive to get involved in? “No!” we yelled out loud. Classic Dirt Bike reckons it’s possible to get up, running and on the start line for a grand – or £1000 if you prefer – and set out to prove it… Article continues below… Advert Enjoy more classic motorcycle reading, Click…
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Can-Am 250cc rebuild: 1
Are we mad? ‘Yes’ seemed to be the popular answer to that question from visitors to Wrighty’s show, where our new Can-Am project bike was unveiled. But we’re determined to get this Can-Am up and running for a grand – £1000 for those reading outside the UK… Article continues below… Advert Enjoy more classic motorcycle…
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Workshop: Can-Am 250cc rebuild: 4
Part four of our Can-Am 250cc Bombardier rebuild sees some fresh paintwork and us getting closer to the finishing post. Tim Britton explains…
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Workshop: Can-Am 250cc rebuild: 3
Getting involved in off-road sport doesn’t have to be expensive and we’re going to prove it with a grand idea. Tim Britton rolls up his sleeves for the third instalment of our project Can-Am rebuild…
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Workshop: Can-Am 250cc rebuild: 2
Is off-road sport too expensive to get involved in? “No!” we yelled out loud. Classic Dirt Bike reckons it’s possible to get up, running and on the start line for a grand – or £1000 if you prefer – and set out to prove it. Tim Britton takes up the story…
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Workshop: Can-Am 250cc rebuild: 4
Part four of our Can-Am 250cc Bombardier rebuild sees some fresh paintwork and us getting closer to the finishing post. Tim Britton explains…
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Workshop: Can-Am 250cc rebuild: 3
Getting involved in off-road sport doesn’t have to be expensive and we’re going to prove it with a grand idea. Tim Britton rolls up his sleeves for the third instalment of our project Can-Am rebuild…
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Workshop: Can-Am 250cc rebuild: 2
Is off-road sport too expensive to get involved in? “No!” we yelled out loud. Classic Dirt Bike reckons it’s possible to get up, running and on the start line for a grand – or £1000 if you prefer – and set out to prove it. Tim Britton takes up the story…
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Reference: Norton Dominator and Dolomite
Norton’s six-fifty wedded to new Busmar open single-seater sidecar provides 80 mph outfit with snappy acceleration, fine hill-climbing and braking, and light, effortless handling…
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Workshop: Suzuki GT750: part four
Our project Suzuki ‘Kettle’ GT750 is finally back together and running sweetly. Rod Gibson heaves a sigh of relief, and takes it out on test…
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Workshop: Suzuki GT750: part two
In part one Rod Gibson started the reassembly of our project ‘Kettle’, Suzuki’s three-cylinder two stroke GT750. Now the wheels can go on to the chassis, and the engine begins to take shape…
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Reference: Norton Dominator and Dolomite
Norton’s six-fifty wedded to new Busmar open single-seater sidecar provides 80 mph outfit with snappy acceleration, fine hill-climbing and braking, and light, effortless handling…
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Workshop: Suzuki GT750: part four
Our project Suzuki ‘Kettle’ GT750 is finally back together and running sweetly. Rod Gibson heaves a sigh of relief, and takes it out on test…
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Workshop: Suzuki GT750: part two
In part one Rod Gibson started the reassembly of our project ‘Kettle’, Suzuki’s three-cylinder two stroke GT750. Now the wheels can go on to the chassis, and the engine begins to take shape…
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Makeover for Honda CX500
A new company has launched a kit to convert the ugly duckling Honda CX500 into a stunning old school cafe racer. Cafe Racer Kits launched its finished bikes and the individual parts kit at the Carole Nash Classic Motorcycle Show at Shepton Mallet and was very pleased with the interest shown
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Reference: BSA A50 and A65
BSA’s brand new twins, the A65 and smaller A50, are lighter than predecessors with more power and cleaner lines – as only unit construction can create
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Reference: BSA A50 and A65
BSA’s brand new twins, the A65 and smaller A50, are lighter than predecessors with more power and cleaner lines – as only unit construction can create
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Royal Enfield ‘three’
Only during the last couple of decades has the three-cylinder motor cycle become a practical proposition. Until then, it tended to be regarded largely as one of motor cycling’s curiosities. But Royal Enfield had secretly tested a model much earlier…
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CRMC Donington festival with Yamaha
Donington Park over the weekend of August 11-12 is one event you don’t want to miss this year. The Classic Racing Motorcycle Club has pulled out all the stops and attracted Ferry Brouwer’s Yamaha Classic Racing Team, with a fantastic range of machinery and impressive line-up of riders
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Don’t get in a flap
BSA A65 primary chain tensioners have been unavailable for a long time, so if you ever needed one in the past, your best hope was old stock from a dealer or enthusiast. But now things are looking up…
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Pre-65 will be top draw at festival
One of the main attractions at this year’s VMCC Festival of 1000 Bikes will be a pre-65 trial. The event, staged by the club’s Taverners Section, will take place in and around the Mallory Park motocross course on Saturday, July 7 – the second day of the classic weekend – from 11am to 3.30pm
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Aussie auction
A major motorcycle auction will be held by an Australian auction house, GDL Auctions, on June 1 this year as a specialist motorcycle collection goes under the hammer…
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Bright spark
Generally the first major problem to stop a magneto is when the condenser goes. Fitted deep inside the windings, they’re generally beyond the scope of home mechanics to repair. However, after applying some considerable thought to the problem, the lads at Brightspark Magnetos Ltd can help you out
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Reference: Electrical breakdown
Step-by-step electrical diagnostic instructions for when and if your classic motorcycle splutters to a stop on the highway. Bob Currie explains
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Reference: Electrical breakdown
Step-by-step electrical diagnostic instructions for when and if your classic motorcycle splutters to a stop on the highway. Bob Currie explains
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Eastwood Expander Wheel Kit
Essentially a linisher in wheel form which fits nicely on to your existing bench grinder or polisher, making it perfect for levelling surfaces on alloy and steel, taking the hard work out of polishing
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Prescott Bike Festival
Do something a little different this weekend and head to Gloucestershire for the Prescott Bike Festival in aid of the Nationwide Association of Blood Bikes and The Severn Freewheelers
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Belstaff Trialmaster
Long the obligatory protective gear for all year round riders and trials men, the waxed cotton Trialmaster jacket is still available via Holden Classic and Vintage
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Geoff Brett
One of grass tracking’s greatest supporters, Geoff Brett, president of the Bewdley MCC, died on March 13 after a long battle with cancer
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Renegades needed for reunion
A reunion of specials built by L P Williams will be held at the National Motorcycle Museum next month. The Trident and Rocket 3 Owners Club is looking for owners of Slippery Sam replicas, Legends, Renegades and Buccaneers to attend the event on Monday, May 7…
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BSA Gold Star rockers
BSA Gold Star racing specialist of over 30 years, John Cronshaw, has commissioned the manufacture of these valve rockers, as they have been unavailable for a good while…
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Reference: AJS Model 31CSR Hurricane
The AJS (and Matchless) CSR ‘range toppers’ were never quite as revered as the Triumph Bonnie or hot Beesa twins, but they were quick and popular machines nonetheless
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Buying Guide: Grindlay-Peerless 1000cc
The latest restoration to join the Sammy Miller Museum is a really unusual sleeve-valve vee-twin from the 1920s…
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Reference: AJS Model 31CSR Hurricane
The AJS (and Matchless) CSR ‘range toppers’ were never quite as revered as the Triumph Bonnie or hot Beesa twins, but they were quick and popular machines nonetheless
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Free poster
A firm celebrating 50 years of supplying classic and vintage motorcycle tyres has produced a tyre fitment wall chart which covers sizes for everything from AJS to Yamaha
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NJB dampers
There is no shortage of suspension units available these days for classic motorcycles, ranging from universal, imported budget jobs through to very expensive, highly specialised units, but NJB shock absorbers come with the backing of years of experience…
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AMC crankshafts
In 2011 the AJS and Matchless Owners Club was approached by three members regarding the possibility of manufacturing crankshafts for 650 twins, and now that’s a reality…
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H&H Classics revamp
H&H Classics website The firm plans to offer 0% vendor’s commission on specific sales, settlement time down from eight working days to three, dedicated account managers for each entry and three different types of sale
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NYRRSC social night
The North Yorkshire Road Racing Supporters Club’s next social night is on Tuesday, April 17th and features Robin Appleyard who won the British 125 Championship on numerous occasions and also competed in the world 125 Grand Prix series for a number of seasons in a career that spanned the 80S and 90s…
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Brace yourself
Triumph tuner and specialist parts producer and supplier Norman Hyde has come up with a fork brace for the Hinckley Bonnies with 17in wheels, giving the bike a more solid and complete look
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