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Lanark Show opens tomorrow!
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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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More bite for Tiger Cub brakes
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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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New Royal Enfield con rods
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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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The way we were: 1962
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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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The way we were: 1912
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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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Pre 65 Scottish 2012
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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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Highland TT…
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‘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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Roads Minister joins MAG
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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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Iconic Brough to be auctioned
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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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Manx GP Festival proposals
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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…
