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The way we were: March 1988
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The FIM banned the Norton rotary racer from the World Formula 1 championship. The international organising body stated its 2:1 ration rule put the Norton’s capacity at 1176cc, not the 588cc Norton claimed…
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Show’s ultra-rare racer adds to Bristol attractions
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A faithful replica of a racing machine so rare you’re never likely to see one in the flesh has been added to the line-up for Bristol’s biggest and best gathering of classic motorcycles…
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Pre 65 trials bikes: Francis-Barnett
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Pre 65 trials bikes these days bear little or no relation to the way such sporting bikes actually were pre 1965, Classic Dirt Bike has a look at a bike ‘as ridden’ in the day…
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RealClassic 106 out now!
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This month’s magazine features a bunch of British bikes, from Triumph, Norton, BSA and AMC; two Italians by Guzzi and Morini, and more steam engines that any other motorcycle magazine we’ve ever encountered…
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Hi-tech tyres
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Continental has launched a new radial tyre designed specifically for British bikes from the 1960s and 70s and which suits Japanese motorcycles from the SOHC CB750 onwards…
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Get up early for 75th Pioneer Run
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The annual Sunbeam MCC’s Pioneer Run will soon be upon us again, but this year, it will be very special in various respects…
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Beat that! Bill’s ‘Old Bill’ Pyrenees
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As is often the case with visits to our archive, a search for one thing pitches up something else that refers to a totally unrelated conversation days before…
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Old Bike Mart: news in brief
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Camera comp, racing up t’north, licence loophole closed and grab a coach to visit the Classic Motorcycle Show
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Workshop: Decoking two stroke exhausts
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Is a 25 percent power increase for less than the cost of a takeaway for two really possible? Find out as we delve into the carbon-encrusted twilight zone that is often found in two-stroke exhaust systems…
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Straight from the plate: 1925 Amateur TT
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By 1925, the Amateur TT was gaining momentum. First held in 1923, the third running, to start at 11am on September 10, attracted 47 entries (and 41 starters), with a 500cc capacity limit, though there was a separate cup for the best 350cc machine…
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