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  • Straight from the plate: Edinburgh Commemoration, 1954

    Straight from the plate: Edinburgh Commemoration, 1954

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    In 1954, the Motor Cycling Club (MCC) held its 50th Edinburgh Commemoration Run, the Golden Jubilee celebration for what was reckoned to be the oldest sporting motorcycle event held anywhere in the world…

  • Triton test

    Triton test

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    When standard just won’t do, in comes the special builder with the Triumph-engined, Norton-framed ‘Triton’. It’s not an easy route and it is quite possible to create a dog of a bike, but not in this case as Phil Mather finds out…

  • Royal Enfield Interceptor

    Royal Enfield Interceptor

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    As the Americans are reported to say ‘there’s no substitute for cubes’ and Royal Enfield’s Interceptor range was aimed at this important market. Tim Britton has a ride on some examples…

  • Moidart Peninsula Motorcycle Road Run

    Moidart Peninsula Motorcycle Road Run

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    A popular precursor to the Wines from Spain pre-65 Scottish Two Day Trial, mentioned earlier, is the Moidart Peninsular Road Run for pre-1979 motorcycles…

  • Can-Am 250cc rebuild: 2

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    Is off-road sport too expensive to get involved in? “No!” we yelled out loud. Classic Dirt Bike reckons it’s possible to get up, running and on the start line for a grand – or £1000 if you prefer – and set out to prove it…

  • Can-Am 250cc rebuild: 3

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    Getting involved in off-road sport doesn’t have to be expensive and we’re going to prove it with a grand idea. Tim Britton rolls up his sleeves for the third instalment of our project Can-Am rebuild…

  • Can-Am 250cc rebuild: 1

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    Are we mad? ‘Yes’ seemed to be the popular answer to that question from visitors to Wrighty’s show, where our new Can-Am project bike was unveiled. But we’re determined to get this Can-Am up and running for a grand – £1000 for those reading outside the UK…

  • Benelli 750/900

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    Think of six cylinders and you think Honda CBX – but Benelli got there first with its 750. Later came the 900 version but Neil Murray reckons the first was the real classic

  • Wheel building

    Wheel building

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  • Yamaha RD200

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