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  • home brew!

    home brew!

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    A last-minute purchase changes the fortunes of Project GSX-R10/11/12, shortly before its big test. Former stunt rider and tester Martin ‘Wild’ Child tells all. The more you see, the more you find. And then buy.

  • Editor Intro

    Editor Intro

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    Beauty is more than skin deep ‘How much? It’s not worth that.’ A commonly heard phrase when looking at a bike for sale. Especially a classic, or old, bike where there is no industry-wide guide

  • My old Matchless

    My old Matchless

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    With regards to EJJ 64 (March issue, p6) I bought it from a Michael Collins (killed in the Junior TT, 1970) for £3 in the mid-1960s. The story was it was owned by the factory

  • BRAND NEW BOOKAZINE TELLS THE STORY OF JOHN ‘MOON EYES’ COOPER

    BRAND NEW BOOKAZINE TELLS THE STORY OF JOHN ‘MOON EYES’ COOPER

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    Moon Eyes tells the remarkable story of this down-to-earth racing legend in his own words.

  • Brand new bookazine tells the story of John ‘Moon Eyes’ Cooper

    Brand new bookazine tells the story of John ‘Moon Eyes’ Cooper

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    Moon Eyes tells the remarkable story of this down-to-earth racing legend in his own words.

  • “I created a monster”

    “I created a monster”

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    In one of his most frank interviews ever, Carl Fogarty lifts the lid on what he had to do to become one of Britain’s most successful bike racers ever. Words: Bertie Simmonds Photographs: Don Morley

  • Retro ride: triumph twin

    Retro ride: triumph twin

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    Triumph seems to be on a roll at the moment, combining the best qualities of existing models with the nostalgia of the past. We rode the latest: the Speed Twin. Triumph’s modern classic range seems

  • The memories of the TR250

    The memories of the TR250

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    Dear CR I really enjoyed your article on the Frank Perris Suzuki TR250. It took me back to 1972 when I also had a TR250 ex-Doug Lunn (nice chap). It was really a super six

  • Bespoke insurance from the classic specialists

    Bespoke insurance from the classic specialists

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    When you buy a classic motorcycle – whether it’s a minty fresh white 1980 Yamaha RD250LC or a seen-better-days Honda FireBlade in the timeless red, white and blue livery – choosing the right insurer is

  • Inspired by the Saints

    Inspired by the Saints

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    I do not usually get to see The Classic MotorCycle, but a member of my congregation has donated me a copy of your April edition. The reason being that although I am now a Methodist


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