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Ducati desmodromics
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The word desmodromic will not be found in many dictionaries. It was coined from two Greek words, meaning ‘controlled run’ and its mechanical function is to eliminate one of the phenomenon of valve float, or ‘bounce’. Mick Walker explains how Ducati stole a march on rivals…
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Workshop: Wheel building
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Egged on by editorial pressure, editor Rod Gibson explores the art of wheel building for the first time, and discovers the black art isn’t as mysterious as it looks…
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Reference: Triumph Tiger Cub
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The pretty Triumph Tiger Cub has always attracted a fair following, which continues to be the case…
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The way we were: July 1963
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An entry of 657 riders started from locations around the UK at 11am on Saturday to criss-cross the country and cover at least 600 miles apiece, before converging 24 hours later at the finishing checkpoint on Battersea Park of the ACU’s annual National Rally, pictured…
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Kempton Park Classic Show
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EGP Enterprises can chalk up yet another successful Classic Bike Show. The event was supported by the Ace Café that had organised a colourful array of superbly-engineered café racers, which caused many visitors to linger on their way into the main display area…
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The way we were: July 1937
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Concerned over efficiency and the excess noise level of accessory house silencers, the ACU ran a series of tests to compare with the motorcycle maker’s standard fitment…
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Long serving TT marshal rewarded
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Longest serving TT marshal wins PokerStars Spirit of the TT award on behalf of Isle of Man TT Marshals Association…
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Road Test: James Model 10
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Engineering and style combine in an elegant outfit that has graced family occasions for several generations. Mike Lewis takes a closer look at James’s Model 10…
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Road Test: James Model 10
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Engineering and style combine in an elegant outfit that has graced family occasions for several generations. Mike Lewis takes a closer look at James’s Model 10…
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The way we were: July 1938
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Losing just nine marks, the British team of George Rowley (346 AJS), Vic Brittain (348cc Norton), Jack Williams (348cc Norton) and Stuart Waycott (595cc Velocette outfit) won the International Trophy in the year’s ISDT, held in Wales…
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