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MGP Festival news exclusive!
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John McGuinness enjoyed a couple of quick ‘parade’ sessions during the Festival of Jurby aboard the twin cylinder Paton which will be raced by Ryan Farquhar during the Senior Class race, fuelling speculation that McGuinness will compete in the new look 2013 Classic TT…
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First MGP result
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A popular podium for Chris Palmer as he wins his third Manx Grand Prix title with classic 350cc victory while Peter Symes takes the honours in the 250cc race…
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Motorcycle Live
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Visitors will be able to view the wares of all the major motorcycle manufacturers and rub shoulders with celebrities and legends of the racetrack at this year’s Motorcycle Live…
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Sidecars at Spa
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By the time the continental circus reached Spa Francorchamps, high in the Ardenne, in July 1956, the season was in full swing and the championships taking shape…
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Folding MX kick-start
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Change footrest position and you can run into problems with the kick-start lever, in which case this tough fold-away MX lever may be the answer to your troubles…
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Profile: Lawrie Watts part one
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If you cut your teeth on The Motor Cycle or its sister magazines The Autocar or Flight International, you will recognise Lawrence Watts’ signature immediately as the name on those marvellous cutaway drawings which showed ‘the inside story’
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New products
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Sidestand extensions to prevent the bike falling over on soft surfaces and a new tyre pressuring monitoring system, which keeps you legal and is a great safety aid, too…
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Workshop: Yamaha XT500 part one
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Rod Gibson dons his workshop overalls and reveals the engine assembly procedure for Yamaha’s big single cylinder trailie, the XT500, then turns his attention to restoring the frame and running gear…
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Workshop: Starter motor overhaul
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Starter motors on Japanese motorcycles can have a pretty hard life, and we do take them for granted. Rod Gibson brings one up to scratch…
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Workshop: Yamaha XT500 part one
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Rod Gibson dons his workshop overalls and reveals the engine assembly procedure for Yamaha’s big single cylinder trailie, the XT500, then turns his attention to restoring the frame and running gear…
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