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On The Side
Each month I look forward to your A Bit On The Side articles and my normal regime is to scour the classifieds first, casually scan the other pages then focus on my real interest of
Blog - Nigel Devereux
November 26, 2019
Original DID rims – warning
I have just read about the IT465 update and the sensible decision to fit new rims to the bike. Here are photos of my CR250R original DID rear rim and what happened when I removed
Blog - Nigel Devereux
November 12, 2019
Looking for track layouts
Recently a friend and I have been looking for information on the scrambles (motocross) at Brands Hatch. Today, I got round to opening the September 2019 issue of The Classic Motorcycle and, surprise, surprise, was
Blog - Nigel Devereux
November 8, 2019
Route maps sought
A friend and I would like to ride our BSAs around some parts of the 1954 ISDT that was based in Llandrindod Wells as part of our ‘bucket list’ of things we want to do.
Blog - Nigel Devereux
November 7, 2019
Meddling about
I enjoyed the ‘Men who mattered’ piece in the November 2019 issue, regarding H G Tyrell Smith. One small fact missing from the article was that Tyrell competed in the first 1930 Pioneer Run (copy
Blog - Nigel Devereux
November 6, 2019
A few pointers
As a seasoned IT owner and restorer/collector, (I’ve only been without an IT between the ages of 21 and 24, I’m now 53!), I can add a few pointers to the latest edition of your
Blog - Nigel Devereux
October 31, 2019
Fowl play at 3 Sisters
The Preston & District Motorcycle Club were holding round 5 of their championship races at 3 Sisters race circuit near Wigan on September 8 and, taking part in the Classic and Post Classic races, was
Blog - Nigel Devereux
October 31, 2019
Cadwell to the Clypse
I too have fond memories of going to Cadwell Park. I went with Charlie Freeman in the late 1950s. He raced his Manx and sidecar outfit there and at other meetings, including over on the
Blog - Nigel Devereux
October 31, 2019
Sticky issue
Dear CR I have just received my issue of Classic Racer with a wonderful photo of Mick Doohan on his Rothmans Honda (p54/55) and on the lower fairing is a sticker for SAK who were
Blog - Nigel Devereux
October 30, 2019
Wildman memories
I enjoyed the article about A E Wildman & Sons in Spilsby, Lincolnshire. The history with this shop is amazing. Perhaps I could add a bit that I think is also amazing, and involves the
Blog - Nigel Devereux
October 30, 2019
Readers’ tips
The near side seat knob on my Norton Commando had to be removed to allow the seat to be fully lifted up and rest against the seat stay cable. But removing the knob meant that
Blog - Nigel Devereux
October 30, 2019
Colin Clark’s Cadwell concludes
To finish the images of Colin Clark I conclude with the final three, which show the duel of the twins, at least one of which is a Triumph. The look on the face of rider
Blog - Nigel Devereux
October 29, 2019
A Dandy bearing
I note with interest your feature on the BSA Dandy (TCM, August 2019) and the points issue. Working for a BSA dealer in Nottinghamshire, a Dandy was not giving the service expected, and it was
Blog - Nigel Devereux
October 27, 2019
Another Duggie
I read with interest the article on the Douglas 350cc Mark III Sports in The Classic MotorCycle, September 2019. Although I do not know of the whereabouts of the bike featured in the piece (JYT
Blog - Nigel Devereux
October 26, 2019
Ariel Sloper update
The article in CBG August is largely factually correct, other than the writer and, indeed, it would appear the owner, are not aware that for the 1931/32 seasons Ariel made two ranges of bikes with
Blog - Nigel Devereux
October 26, 2019
SAINTly coincidence
For the last few months I have meant to email you regarding your article about Police Triumphs (The Classic MotorCycle, April 2019), in particular ELA-registered Saints. My brother Nick and I bought two of them
Blog - Nigel Devereux
October 25, 2019
Classic / Vintage… umm… old?
Dear CR With regards to the ongoing debate about what defines a classic/vintage racing machine, I would like to propose that there be three different types as follows: Completely original (eg: Lansdowne Series, Goodwood Revival)
Blog - Nigel Devereux
October 23, 2019
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