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More bite for Tiger Cub brakes
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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Lanark Show opens tomorrow!
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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Road Test: Moto Guzzi S3
Launched in 1975, the low, lithe S3 was a visual treat. This Moto Guzzi S3 has been superbly restored and uprated by its owner, and is now capable of what the Italian factory originally claimed for it…
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Road Test: Moto Guzzi S3
Launched in 1975, the low, lithe S3 was a visual treat. This Moto Guzzi S3 has been superbly restored and uprated by its owner, and is now capable of what the Italian factory originally claimed for it…
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The way we were: 1962
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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New Royal Enfield con rods
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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Ducati TT2 part two
With the show and parading season looming the pressure was on to complete the restoration of the Moto Cinelli Ducati TT2. Would all the comoponent parts ever be reunited? Malc Wheeleer fills us in, and keep those tissues handy…
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The way we were: 1912
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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Roads Minister joins MAG
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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Highland TT…
‘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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Pre 65 Scottish 2012
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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Isle of Man TT 2012, fuelled by Monster Energy – Grandstand Tour with Conor Cummins
Overview of the IoM TT course, and some great footage, including this year’s ‘grandstand’ course improvements which includes five new viewing areas in prime locations, each with catering, parking and toilet facilities…
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Buying Guide: Buying a race replica
Time was when production racing meant taking a road bike and building a racer from it. But in the late 1970s that changed. Some of the straight-out-of-a-crate bikes were so good to start with, they were competitive on track with minimal additional work…
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Record-breaking at Bonneville
Records toppled last month when the Southern California Timing Association organized the annual attack on American speed records. The Bonneville Flats are the record breaker’s dreams come true — a hard, flat surface, absence of traffic, spectators and, ample room for ‘running out of road!’
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Buying Guide: Buying a race replica
Time was when production racing meant taking a road bike and building a racer from it. But in the late 1970s that changed. Some of the straight-out-of-a-crate bikes were so good to start with, they were competitive on track with minimal additional work…
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Carole Nash Great Scottish Bike Show
Hot on the heels of the Carole Nash International Classic Motorcycle Show at Stafford last weekend comes the second of our new motorcycle shows for 2012 and this time we’re heading north to Lanarkshire…
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Manx GP Festival proposals
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…
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Iconic Brough to be auctioned
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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Aubrey Attrill
Aubrey Attrill passed away, aged 82, at home on March 25; his funeral was held on April 2, at the Isle of Wight Crematoriam
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Recruits needed for ‘Demob’ run
The Edinburgh based Auld Reekie Section of the Vintage Motor Cycle Club has added the Scottish Demob Run to its 2012 calendar and recruits are needed to enlist in the event dedicated to motorcycles of the 1930s and 40s The event takes place on May 30th in East Lothian…
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Stafford, April 2012, Bonhams Auction – 1939 Vincent-HRD 998cc Series-A Rapide
Of all the many makes and models of motorcycle produced during the 1930s, there are two outstanding V-twin-engined thoroughbreds that feature at the top of every knowledgeable enthusiast’s ‘fantasy barn find’ league table: the Brough Superior SS100 and Vincent-HRD Series-A Rapide…
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Reference: Racing engines: MZ
The whys and wherefores behind the phenomenally powerful rotary-valved 124cc 200bhp/litre MZ two stroke explained by Vic Willoughby
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Reference: Dealer diagnostics
Peter Fraser visits a specialist motor cyclist dealer’s workshop and deals with cylinder wear, chaincase condensation, oil leaks and clutch trouble
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Reference: Racing engines: MZ
The whys and wherefores behind the phenomenally powerful rotary-valved 124cc 200bhp/litre MZ two stroke explained by Vic Willoughby
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Reference: Dealer diagnostics
Peter Fraser visits a specialist motor cyclist dealer’s workshop and deals with cylinder wear, chaincase condensation, oil leaks and clutch trouble
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Joey Dunlop profile
Joey Dunlop will never be forgotten. The most successful TT rider of all time was a modest man whose charity work for under-privileged children also made him a hero to people who had never witnessed his genius on a motorcycle…
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Win a Can-Am 250cc enduro bike!
In another Classic Bikers Club competition exclusive we’re offering site visitors a chance to win a worry-free, fully rebuilt Can-Am 250cc enduro bike, the subject of a series of CDB features. All the important bits – the engine and wheels – have been refinished by specialists so we know the bike is right!
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World’s fastest Vincent
The Australian based Irving Vincent race team will be demonstrating its awesome and hugely powerful V-twin superbikes at the Festival of 1000 Bikes at Mallory, over July 7-8. These bikes have been seeing off state-of-the-art Ducatis on track, so well worth getting up close with…
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Can-Am 250cc rebuild: 3
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… Article continues below… Advert Enjoy more classic motorcycle reading, Click here to subscribe to one of our leading magazines. Article…
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Can-Am 250cc rebuild: 2
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… Article continues below… Advert Enjoy more classic motorcycle reading, Click…
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Can-Am 250cc rebuild: 1
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… Article continues below… Advert Enjoy more classic motorcycle…
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Workshop: Can-Am 250cc rebuild: 4
Part four of our Can-Am 250cc Bombardier rebuild sees some fresh paintwork and us getting closer to the finishing post. Tim Britton explains…
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Workshop: Can-Am 250cc rebuild: 3
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…
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Workshop: Can-Am 250cc rebuild: 2
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. Tim Britton takes up the story…
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Workshop: Can-Am 250cc rebuild: 4
Part four of our Can-Am 250cc Bombardier rebuild sees some fresh paintwork and us getting closer to the finishing post. Tim Britton explains…
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Workshop: Can-Am 250cc rebuild: 3
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…
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Workshop: Can-Am 250cc rebuild: 2
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. Tim Britton takes up the story…
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Reference: Norton Dominator and Dolomite
Norton’s six-fifty wedded to new Busmar open single-seater sidecar provides 80 mph outfit with snappy acceleration, fine hill-climbing and braking, and light, effortless handling…
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Workshop: Suzuki GT750: part four
Our project Suzuki ‘Kettle’ GT750 is finally back together and running sweetly. Rod Gibson heaves a sigh of relief, and takes it out on test…
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Workshop: Suzuki GT750: part two
In part one Rod Gibson started the reassembly of our project ‘Kettle’, Suzuki’s three-cylinder two stroke GT750. Now the wheels can go on to the chassis, and the engine begins to take shape…
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Reference: Norton Dominator and Dolomite
Norton’s six-fifty wedded to new Busmar open single-seater sidecar provides 80 mph outfit with snappy acceleration, fine hill-climbing and braking, and light, effortless handling…
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Workshop: Suzuki GT750: part four
Our project Suzuki ‘Kettle’ GT750 is finally back together and running sweetly. Rod Gibson heaves a sigh of relief, and takes it out on test…
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Workshop: Suzuki GT750: part two
In part one Rod Gibson started the reassembly of our project ‘Kettle’, Suzuki’s three-cylinder two stroke GT750. Now the wheels can go on to the chassis, and the engine begins to take shape…
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Makeover for Honda CX500
A new company has launched a kit to convert the ugly duckling Honda CX500 into a stunning old school cafe racer. Cafe Racer Kits launched its finished bikes and the individual parts kit at the Carole Nash Classic Motorcycle Show at Shepton Mallet and was very pleased with the interest shown
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Reference: BSA A50 and A65
BSA’s brand new twins, the A65 and smaller A50, are lighter than predecessors with more power and cleaner lines – as only unit construction can create
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Reference: BSA A50 and A65
BSA’s brand new twins, the A65 and smaller A50, are lighter than predecessors with more power and cleaner lines – as only unit construction can create
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Royal Enfield ‘three’
Only during the last couple of decades has the three-cylinder motor cycle become a practical proposition. Until then, it tended to be regarded largely as one of motor cycling’s curiosities. But Royal Enfield had secretly tested a model much earlier…
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CRMC Donington festival with Yamaha
Donington Park over the weekend of August 11-12 is one event you don’t want to miss this year. The Classic Racing Motorcycle Club has pulled out all the stops and attracted Ferry Brouwer’s Yamaha Classic Racing Team, with a fantastic range of machinery and impressive line-up of riders
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Don’t get in a flap
BSA A65 primary chain tensioners have been unavailable for a long time, so if you ever needed one in the past, your best hope was old stock from a dealer or enthusiast. But now things are looking up…
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Pre-65 will be top draw at festival
One of the main attractions at this year’s VMCC Festival of 1000 Bikes will be a pre-65 trial. The event, staged by the club’s Taverners Section, will take place in and around the Mallory Park motocross course on Saturday, July 7 – the second day of the classic weekend – from 11am to 3.30pm
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Aussie auction
A major motorcycle auction will be held by an Australian auction house, GDL Auctions, on June 1 this year as a specialist motorcycle collection goes under the hammer…
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Bright spark
Generally the first major problem to stop a magneto is when the condenser goes. Fitted deep inside the windings, they’re generally beyond the scope of home mechanics to repair. However, after applying some considerable thought to the problem, the lads at Brightspark Magnetos Ltd can help you out
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Reference: Electrical breakdown
Step-by-step electrical diagnostic instructions for when and if your classic motorcycle splutters to a stop on the highway. Bob Currie explains
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Reference: Electrical breakdown
Step-by-step electrical diagnostic instructions for when and if your classic motorcycle splutters to a stop on the highway. Bob Currie explains
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Eastwood Expander Wheel Kit
Essentially a linisher in wheel form which fits nicely on to your existing bench grinder or polisher, making it perfect for levelling surfaces on alloy and steel, taking the hard work out of polishing
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Prescott Bike Festival
Do something a little different this weekend and head to Gloucestershire for the Prescott Bike Festival in aid of the Nationwide Association of Blood Bikes and The Severn Freewheelers
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Belstaff Trialmaster
Long the obligatory protective gear for all year round riders and trials men, the waxed cotton Trialmaster jacket is still available via Holden Classic and Vintage
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Geoff Brett
One of grass tracking’s greatest supporters, Geoff Brett, president of the Bewdley MCC, died on March 13 after a long battle with cancer
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Renegades needed for reunion
A reunion of specials built by L P Williams will be held at the National Motorcycle Museum next month. The Trident and Rocket 3 Owners Club is looking for owners of Slippery Sam replicas, Legends, Renegades and Buccaneers to attend the event on Monday, May 7…
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BSA Gold Star rockers
BSA Gold Star racing specialist of over 30 years, John Cronshaw, has commissioned the manufacture of these valve rockers, as they have been unavailable for a good while…
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Reference: AJS Model 31CSR Hurricane
The AJS (and Matchless) CSR ‘range toppers’ were never quite as revered as the Triumph Bonnie or hot Beesa twins, but they were quick and popular machines nonetheless
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Buying Guide: Grindlay-Peerless 1000cc
The latest restoration to join the Sammy Miller Museum is a really unusual sleeve-valve vee-twin from the 1920s…
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Reference: AJS Model 31CSR Hurricane
The AJS (and Matchless) CSR ‘range toppers’ were never quite as revered as the Triumph Bonnie or hot Beesa twins, but they were quick and popular machines nonetheless
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Free poster
A firm celebrating 50 years of supplying classic and vintage motorcycle tyres has produced a tyre fitment wall chart which covers sizes for everything from AJS to Yamaha
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NJB dampers
There is no shortage of suspension units available these days for classic motorcycles, ranging from universal, imported budget jobs through to very expensive, highly specialised units, but NJB shock absorbers come with the backing of years of experience…
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AMC crankshafts
In 2011 the AJS and Matchless Owners Club was approached by three members regarding the possibility of manufacturing crankshafts for 650 twins, and now that’s a reality…
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H&H Classics revamp
H&H Classics website The firm plans to offer 0% vendor’s commission on specific sales, settlement time down from eight working days to three, dedicated account managers for each entry and three different types of sale
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NYRRSC social night
The North Yorkshire Road Racing Supporters Club’s next social night is on Tuesday, April 17th and features Robin Appleyard who won the British 125 Championship on numerous occasions and also competed in the world 125 Grand Prix series for a number of seasons in a career that spanned the 80S and 90s…
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Brace yourself
Triumph tuner and specialist parts producer and supplier Norman Hyde has come up with a fork brace for the Hinckley Bonnies with 17in wheels, giving the bike a more solid and complete look
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Lincs Aviation Wolds Run
A fantastic array of motorcycles will be on display during the Aviation Heritage Wolds Run on Saturday, May 5 in East Kirkby, Lincs. Plus you’ll get to see a taxiing Lancaster bomber!
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Churchill says ‘oh yes’
Actor Martin Clunes can be seen sitting astride a motorbike with an animatronic Churchill the nodding dog sitting beside him in a sidecar in the latest Churchill Insurance TV ad
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Dremel compact saw
The DSM20 is the latest addition to Dremel’s catalogue. It’s a compact saw with a powerful 710 watt motor and can make cuts up to 20mm deep in metal, wood, plastic, tile etc., via a variety of cutting wheels
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Duxford auction delights
H&H has already consigned a fine array of classics for its Duxford spring sale, with entries for the April 19 auction rolling in thick and fast. There’s a whole host of cars plus the motorcycle selection includes the 36-strong Roger Banks collection…
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Road Test: Velocette LE MKIII
It was a simple premise – build a upmarket commuter motorcycle for everyman, one that would appeal to everyone and be capable of doing all things for all men. And it succeeded when others fell by the roadside. So why was Velocette’s flawed LE so special?
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Road Test: Velocette LE MKIII
It was a simple premise – build a upmarket commuter motorcycle for everyman, one that would appeal to everyone and be capable of doing all things for all men. And it succeeded when others fell by the roadside. So why was Velocette’s flawed LE so special?
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Indian Scout Daytona
When American motorcycle manufacturer Indian sought to increase sales in the late Forties, they hoped success on the race track would filter through to the showrooms. Ian Kerr finds a rare survivor of their marketing strategy…
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Road Test: Suzuki RE5 v Norton Classic
Two rotary-engined bikes but they’re as different as chalk and cheese. Bob Berry is surprised to discover that it was the troubled Norton factory that got it right while Suzuki went high tech and high cost and must have lost a packet…
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Road Test: Suzuki RE5 v Norton Classic
Two rotary-engined bikes but they’re as different as chalk and cheese. Bob Berry is surprised to discover that it was the troubled Norton factory that got it right while Suzuki went high tech and high cost and must have lost a packet…
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Big draw at Vehikel
Thousands of visitors turned out to see dozens of vintage two-wheelers at Vehikel – one of the largest motor shows in the Netherlands. The event, which is held three times a year, took place at the Veemarkt in Utrecht in early March…
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Jampots’ Diamond Jubilee
The AJS-Matchless Owners Club is 60 this year and the club will be celebrating throughout the year, starting with a John o’Groats to Land’s End run made by the president and club chairman in May…
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DKW information request
A man who specialises in German motorcycle marque DKW is planning to establish a register dedicated to the DKW RT200VS, and would like to hear from owners…
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Bikers make case in Westminster
Key issues concerning the motorcycling world were brought to the fore at Parliament during the Motorcycle Lobby Day event, organised by the Riders are Voters (RAV) group…
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Harry Lindsay bike collection
Harry Lindsay’s wonderful collection of 42 motorcycles will be the star attraction of Bonhams auction at the 32nd Carole Nash International Classic MotorCycle in Stafford in April…
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Bikers make case in Westminster
Father Bill Shergold hands over the 1966 petition against the Sixteener Law The day saw nearly 50 riders and businesses attending a lobby meeting in Westminster and this was followed by an Associate Parliamentary Motorcycle
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Motorcycles to join tractors at festival
Classic motorcycles will rub shoulders with classic cars, tractors and even military vehicles at the Festival of Motorcycles and Classic Vehicle Rally in Cornwall on April 14th and 15th…
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Yamaha V-Max: development
Yamaha’s V-Max is a two-wheeled thug, created so impressionable American bike buyers took notice. The scoops and tank were fake, but the high-octane performance was real. We look behind the scenes at the development…
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Sammy Miller museum latest
At the Sammy Miller Museum, there is always something unusual turning up, and that was certainly the case here – a broken footrest and some IoM racing bibs and number plates of the 1930s were dropped off by Jeff Waddington of Lymington…
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Dougie takes final ride
The mighty partnership of Ron Langston and Dougie Cooper finally came to an end in glorious sunshine and high spirits on Monday morning, March 26, 2012
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CBG wake up call
A reminder to make a note in your diary for September 23, for the Classic Bike Guide Big Breakfast, at Markham Moor Truckstop, off the A1-A57 roundabout, about five miles south of Retford, Notts. Last year’s event went down a storm…
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Australian V16
That man Mark Walker, whose outrageous V-twin ‘Big Ned’ was featured in the February 2012 issue of Classic Bike Guide, has been out in the shed again, busying himself with another project…
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Classic Bike Guide on sale now!
Nigel Clark reviews a couple of special Beezas, Triumph 3TA restoration, achievements of the ’Welsh wizard’ Gary Bryan, 50-year celebration of Kawasaki, looking back at the Bristol show and much more…
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Thundersprint attractions
Northwich will resonate to the sound of some pretty tasty machines over May 12-13 when the annual Thundersprint comes to town. Topping the bill will be Sammy Miller’s Moto Guzzi V8 currently being prepped for a Thundersprint appearance
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Vintage experience
The VMCC will hold two of its enormously popular Vintage Motorcycle Training Days this year. The training days offer both VMCC members and non members the opportunity to experience the type of machine they might not normally get the chance to ride, all within the safe confines of a closed circuit…
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Classic Jazz!
An array of classic motorcycles will be one of the added attractions at a charity jazz dance on Tuesday 22nd May 2012 at the Preston Cross Hotel, Little Bookham in Surrey
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Frank Farrington
Frank Farrington, the doyen of classic motorcycle technical writers, has died. A motorcyclist all his life, in the 1970s Frank’s ‘Vintage Workshop’ article series made the Vintage Motor Cycle Club’s journal a captivating read…
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CMM trackday is back!
You kept asking us, so here it is… the Classic Motorcycle Mechanics Trackday is back! We’ve teamed up with the great guys and girls at Classic Bike Trackdays to bring you the event of the summer…
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Print correction: Tec Bike Parts
With apologies to Tec Bike Parts, as we gave the wrong stand numbers for the forthcoming 32nd Carole Nash International Classic MotorCycle show at Stafford on April 28th and 29th…
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AJS 996cc V-twin
Brought back from a 40-year exile in Tasmania and now fully restored – the world’s fastest challenger that didn’t quite make it. Bob Currie tells the story of a very special ‘Special’…
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Mick Walker
It is with great sadness that we report the death of Mick Walker, who lost his battle against cancer in early March, aged 70. Mick was one of the world’s leading motorcycling authorities and author of 130 motorcycling books…
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Buying Guide: Honda Gold Wing GL1000
Maurice Keen’s love affair with his Honda Gold Wing spans 30 years and two countries. It all started when he bought a mint low mileage KO model, one of the first batch of Wings imported into the UK, at a local dealership. We tracked him down at his home in Eire
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