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Champion Gwen reunited with trophy 60 years on
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Former trials star Gwen White (nee Wickham) took a trip down memory lane when she was reunited with a trophy she first won 60 years ago…
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Winter precison with lever sleeves
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Cold fingers and wet metal aren’t a great combination when it comes to careful clutch control and precision braking. Bare metal levers can be cold and slippery in bad weather, and they transmit vibration through the bars leaving the rider with tingling digits or full-on numbness…
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Insurer snips value red tape
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Agreeing the value of your classic with your insurance broker can be something of a faff: many insurance companies require an independent assessment of the machine before they will settle on a figure…
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Classics go for a wobble at Canada Heights
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There was brilliant sunshine as more than 125 riders took part in the Sidcup and District Motorcycle Club’s Beginners and Wobblers Trial at Canada Heights in Kent…
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Fast Aussie Josh gets his first TT ride
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Australian racer Josh Brookes will make his Isle of Man TT debut next June. The Sydney born 29-year-old, who was runner up in the 2012 British Superbike Championship, will line up for Northern Ireland based Tyco Suzuki team – one of the most successful teams in TT history…
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Classic Bike Guide on sale
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In this issue, Triumph T100C restorer’s guide, BSA Gold Star test, Kawasaki GPZ900R, daredevil Evel Knievel profile, riding Ducati’s SD900, running a minimalist Royal Enfield Bullet and buying a British twin guide. On sale now…
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Champion McGuinness joins Classic TT line-up
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The latest rider to confirm his participation in the new Classic TT races in the Isle of Man is John McGuinness…
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Museum gifted Collier machines
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The grandson of the great Bob Collier, Matt Collier, has gifted three of his grandfather’s last remaining bikes to the Sammy Miller Museum Trust. Needing full restoration, they will then join the other Collier bikes in the museum…
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Latest Show news
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To avoid any confusion, the next Classic Bike Show to be held in Lanark will be on 11-12 May 2013…
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Don Overall
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Don Overall (featured in TCM, Dec 11) has died, just months short of his centenary. Don was a ‘survivor’ in every sense and he had an enormous fund of adventurous stories to prove it…
