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  • It’s my bike: 1937 AJS Model 26

    It’s my bike: 1937 AJS Model 26

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    I’ll never forget the look on my mother’s face when I brought my latest motorcycle back home; she didn’t look very impressed! It was over 25 years ago and the motorcycle in question was a 1937 AJS Model 26 OHV 350cc…

  • Racing certs

    Racing certs

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    Classic bike enthusiasts can now tap into the knowledge and skills of two men who have already gained a wealth of experience in repairing and restoring motorcycles…

  • Grantham calling!

    Grantham calling!

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    We’ve been asked to help find a few classic bikes – and owners who are prepared to bring them – to come to a transport ‘do’ at Grantham on September 7-8, which is ostensibly to celebrate the return of the Class A loco, Mallard…

  • Bike Fest at North Weald

    Bike Fest at North Weald

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    This year’s annual Bike Fest at North Weald, held July 15, operated the usual policy of only admitting bikes 25 years or older. It was a great day out but the clouds closed ranks in the afternoon…

  • RealClassic 112 out now!

    RealClassic 112 out now!

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    Every month, RealClassic magazine features real bikes being repaired, rebuilt and really ridden in the real world. This month you’ll find an Adler, Ariel Huntmaster, Enfield Bullet, BSA A10, Matchless 350, MZ and a Scott Squirrel among them…

  • Fluff Brown: 1930-2013

    Fluff Brown: 1930-2013

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    Former AJS competition manager ‘Fluff’ Brown, a man who had a life-long passion for motorcycle scrambling, has died aged 82…

  • Classic news in brief

    Classic news in brief

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    Donington classic activities, touring the Yorkshire Dales and other events throughout the country, plus news of a Scott-based newsletter…

  • Buying Guide: Honda CB750 buying guide

    Buying Guide: Honda CB750 buying guide

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    Mention Honda CB750 at club night and everyone raises eyebrows, whistles and starts thinking five figure sums. The machine that started it all is quite rightly iconic but it’s also expensive…

  • Buying Guide: Honda CB750 buying guide

    Buying Guide: Honda CB750 buying guide

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    Mention Honda CB750 at club night and everyone raises eyebrows, whistles and starts thinking five figure sums. The machine that started it all is quite rightly iconic but it’s also expensive…

  • A bit on the side

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    Well known sidecarrists and charity fundraisers Mick Payne and partner Kate – as in ‘Team Katy’ (see OBM May edition) – had a stand at the recent Carole Nash Bike Extravaganza in Newark, kindly provided by the organisers. It had a Triumph T140E with Charnwood Meteor chair and a Yamaha Virago trike…

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