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Greeves Hawkstone Scrambler – Part 1
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Most people ride classic bikes on the Queen’s Highway, but some riders never turn a wheel on tarmac. Michael Eustace took to scrambling…
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The Encyclopaedia of Classic Motorcycles, by Richard Rosenthal
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If you like dipping in and out of an old bike book, rather than following a lengthy narrative, then you probably enjoy the ‘great big list’ formula. Here is possibly the greatest, biggest list we’ve ever encountered…
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‘Granville Bradshaw: a flawed genius?’ by Barry Jones
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The man behind the popular Panther single was also responsible for various aero engines and the Sopwith ABC. Plus he had a passion for toroidal engine design. We enlisted an engineer, Jacqueline Bickerstaff, to read and unravel his life’s story…
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On a Wing and a Prayer
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Sidecars are… different. But fun. Real Fun. Anarchy takes a walk around a German Gold Wing Classic Combo…
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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?
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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!
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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?’
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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…
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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!…
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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…
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