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Dutch TT 1948
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The photograph shows the start of the 350cc race, which began the day’s programme in dramatic fashion as a trio of riders crashed in a heap…
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Workshop: Engine timing
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There’s a time and place for everything in life, including that all important spark for your bike’s engine. This month Steve Cooper talks us through flywheel magneto engine timing…
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Workshop: How to keep the wheels turning
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Restoring an old model including notes on spoke lacing, fitting new bearings, hub lubrication, brake reassembly and testing and primary drive transmission matters. Part 3…
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Straight from the plate: Land’s End Trial April 1953
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The 1953 Land’s End Trial welcomed an entry of 260 motorcycles, including 31 sidecar outfits and three-wheelers, in addition to the 166 car competitors…
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Newark Classic Bike Show
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Dozens of beautiful classic motorcycles and plenty of accessory stalls will be on hand this weekend at Newark to help enthusiasts kick-start the New Year at one of Britain’s fastest growing bike shows…
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Road Test: Triumph Hurricane X-75
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Triumph’s Trident and the similar BSA Rocket Three, both great bikes, bombed in America because of their blocky styling. Craig Vetter’s Hurricane addressed that styling issue. Tim Britton hits the UK coast on a restored Triumph Hurricane X-75 custom cruiser to see what all the fuss was about…
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Classic Camera: Ray’s Indian, July 1942
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Welsh-born actor Ray Milland poses on his Indian Chief, with fellow movie star Mary Martin perched on the back…
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Buying Guide: Honda CX500
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Loved by many, and derided by others as the ‘plastic maggot’, Honda’s CX500 was pretty radical stuff. Still is. Steve Cooper explains why…
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Skill and safety, September 1958
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Alan Baker of The Motor Cycle, keeps a close eye on J Bowe of the Tiger (Grays) Club, who wriggles his Villiers powered lightweight between the posts in the ‘wiggle-woggle’ during a test at the first Metropolitan Motorcyclists of the Year competition, held on the final Sunday of September 1958…
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Road Test: Triumph TRW
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Jim Reynolds rides a smart Triumph TRW, the side-valve 500cc twin that was standard issue to the Nato forces in the 1950s and 60s. It’s been a while since Jim had ridden a TRW but the bike’s quiet charm is perfect for making friends…
