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  • 1961 BSA Goldstar DBD34

    1961 BSA Goldstar DBD34

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    When he was 16, Jerry Fiford wanted nothing more than to own a Goldie. 35 years later his dream came true. Was it worth the wait?

  • 1954 150cc Gilera Rebuild, Part 2 (of about 50, at this rate!)

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    First rule of restorations: be certain you know what you’re dealing with. Initially, Russ Gannicott was certain he was dealing with a 153cc Rossa. Now he’s certainly… confused!

  • 1954 150cc Gilera Rebuild, Part I (of…?)

    1954 150cc Gilera Rebuild, Part I (of…?)

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    Buying a ratty classic bike unseen is always risky but – hey – nothing ventured… Russ Gannicott starts a new project and asks; ‘Can you tell what it is yet?’

  • Precise In Every Part: The world of Francis Simpson, technical artist, in the 1920s and 30s

    Precise In Every Part: The world of Francis Simpson, technical artist, in the 1920s and 30s

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    When a treasure trove of vintage motorcycle drawings, press cuttings, notebooks and more were discovered, a classic bike enthusiast resolved that they should be shared with the world. So here’s the cream of the crop…

  • Moto Guzzi Nuovo Falcone 500, Part 2

    Moto Guzzi Nuovo Falcone 500, Part 2

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    Steve Hodgson fitted his Falcone with electric starting a while ago. All went well until the MoT moment when the electric leg struck back, and the Guzzi single went into perpetual motion!…

  • Moto Guzzi Nuovo Falcone 500, Part 1

    Moto Guzzi Nuovo Falcone 500, Part 1

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    Kicking over classic bikes might be part of the ‘charm’ but not everyone appreciates all the fuss. Steve Hodgson went in search of an electric leg for his single-cylinder Guzzi…

  • Royal Enfield 500 Bullet Electra XR – Part 2

    Royal Enfield 500 Bullet Electra XR – Part 2

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    Alan Cole bought a limited-edition café racer, and he’s now spent two months getting to know this very practical modern classic bike…

  • Royal Enfield 500 Bullet Electra XR

    Royal Enfield 500 Bullet Electra XR

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    Alan Cole bid farewell to his old classic bikes, and road tested a pre-production special edition Enfield Electra in his search for a really practical classic. Did he like it enough to part with his cash?

  • Royal Enfield Super 5, Part 2

    Royal Enfield Super 5, Part 2

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    Every inch of Russ Gannicott’s 250cc Enfield racer has been tweaked and tightened or gas-flowed and lightened. Time to give it a try, then…

  • Royal Enfield Super 5, Part 1

    Royal Enfield Super 5, Part 1

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    Russ Gannicott gets a yen to go classic racing, so finds himself an unusual 250cc Royal Enfield and starts prepping it for action…


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