Reviews
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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…
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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…
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BSA M21 Combo
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Sidecars are a natural attachment to traditional classic bikes. But riding them does require a little skill. Paul Friday tells a victim’s tale from his first (last) sidecar encounter…
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1956 BSA B31 Scrambler Rebuild – Part 7
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Getting into the engine: the time has come for Phillip Rashleigh to take apart the crankcases and discover what horrors lurk within…
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Chang Jiang CJ750 Side Valve – Part 2
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Fiery Fred bought a new old-style bike in the shape of a Chang Jiang 750. The first thing it did was to break down. Could he solve the problem?
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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…
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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…
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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?’
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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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Improving Classic Motorcycle Engines by Graham Blighe
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This book aims to give advice to cure leaks, reduce vibes and boost performance. So who better to review it than a professional motorcycle engineer?