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Side valves as solos

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2 August 2019

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I was pleased that the article on the Ariel VB (OBM April) did not concentrate solely on those old side valves as just being able to pull a heavy sidecar around, but were also capable
Very acceptable

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2 August 2019

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I enjoyed the article on the Ariel VA/VB. Enclosed is a photo of a 1939 Ariel VA that I found in Princes Risborough, approximately 1990. It was one owner and came with tax discs from
Roadburners to torque about!

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2 August 2019

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Pete Kelly buries himself in the Mortons Motorcycle Archive to learn how the road testers of old viewed the lusty performances of the 998cc Vincent Black Shadow and 692cc Royal Enfield Constellation. This month we’ve
‘Everyone welcome’ to the Hawkenbury Kickstart weekend on August 16/17

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1 August 2019

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Whatever you ride, be it classic bikes from the 1960s through to the 1980s, scooters or modern tackle, you’ll be welcome at the event which takes place at the famous Hawkenbury Inn.
‘Everyone welcome’ to the Hawkenbury Kickstart weekend on August 16/17

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1 August 2019

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Whatever you ride, be it classic bikes from the 1960s through to the 1980s, scooters or modern tackle, you’ll be welcome at the event which takes place at the famous Hawkenbury Inn.
All Japan: The 1998 Suzuki RGV500 XR88

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1 August 2019

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Words and photographs: Phil Aynsley This month in our Iconic Metal series it’s the turn of the factory Suzuki XR88 to fall under Phil Aynsley’s lens. This was the motorcycle campaigned by both Nobuatsu Aoki
Win A Duchinni D501 helmet worth £69.99!

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1 August 2019

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We’ve teamed up with our friends at Duchinni to offer you the chance to win a Duchinni D501 helmet worth £69.99.
Copdock Motorcycle Show returns to Trinity Park for its 28th show

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31 July 2019

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Bikers from all over England, and some from mainland Europe, will again gather at Trinity Park, Ipswich on Sunday October 6, 2019 for the 28th Copdock Motorcycle Show.
Does this Velo still bellow?

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31 July 2019

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I would really like to find out if my Velocette still exists. The DVLA say it’s not on their records so, if it’s still around, it must be in a shed or garage. This is
West Indies Indian?

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31 July 2019

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After speaking to Dave at the Bike Shed Show in London, here’s the pic that I mentioned at the time. The photo was taken in 1934 in Aruba, in the Dutch West Indies, and I’m