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  • AJS Model 31 CSR

    AJS Model 31 CSR

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    Malcolm Arnold runs and rides AMC bikes; among them is a favoured 650 twin from 1963…

  • BMW R25/3

    BMW R25/3

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    In the August06 issue of the magazine, Ozboy introduced us to a little baby Beemer, an ohv 250cc single. Now David Bullivant expounds on the subject and makes some suggestions about how to get the best from a little BeeEmm…

  • The Classic Motorcycle Diaries by Paul Grace

    The Classic Motorcycle Diaries by Paul Grace

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    Over the last year, Paul Grace (aka Anarchy) kept a diary of his motorcycling life aboard Royal Enfield motorcycles. His travels included country fairs, bike nights, the Himalayas and more, and all these adventures appear in his new book…

  • Steve Wilson’s BSA M21

    Steve Wilson’s BSA M21

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    An Edwardian motor bicycle with ‘modern’ features, one that doesn’t frighten the horses? The ideal, well-sorted winter classic bike? Must be Steve Wilson’s old BSA M21. He’s saying goodbye, so it could be your M21 if you felt so inclined…

  • 1956 BSA B31 Scrambler Rebuild – Part 8

    1956 BSA B31 Scrambler Rebuild – Part 8

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    He’s nearly ready to put his bitsa Beeza back together again, but Phillip Rashleigh’s project bike has turned out to be just a little bit different to his original intentions. Gold Star scrambler, anyone?…

  • Chang Jiang CJ750 Side Valve – Part 3

    Chang Jiang CJ750 Side Valve – Part 3

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    After running-in this traditional-but-modern motorcycle, Fiery Fred finds that his 750 boxer twin behaves almost exactly like a proper classic bike. The ‘Beemer with beansprouts’ has needed some fettling…

  • 1956 Norton Dominator Diary, Chapter 9

    1956 Norton Dominator Diary, Chapter 9

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    Jim Algar’s restoration of a classic Norton twin continues… slowly. Some sundry tasks are accomplished and Jim makes the acquaintance of the World’s Largest Rubber Band…

  • Royal Enfield Bullet Electra 500-T

    Royal Enfield Bullet Electra 500-T

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    Big wide bars? Chunky tyres? Single seat? Someone at Royal Enfield is going the distance to tempt her into buying a new Electra, reckons Rowena Hoseason. But she’s more likely to get a T-shirt for Christmas…

  • 1954 150cc Gilera Rebuild, Part I (of…?)

    1954 150cc Gilera Rebuild, Part I (of…?)

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    Buying a ratty classic bike unseen is always risky but – hey – nothing ventured… Russ Gannicott starts a new project and asks; ‘Can you tell what it is yet?’

  • Hard Way Round by Ernest Bell / Ian Whitehead

    Hard Way Round by Ernest Bell / Ian Whitehead

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    In 1954, an adventurer set off on an overland ride from Britain to Australia, aboard a Norton Dominator. These are his diaries, which we asked Dave Blendell to read…


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