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  • Sunbeam Supreme TT

    Sunbeam Supreme TT

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    Imagine finding a rare TT-pattern motorcycle in a shed and in a dreadful state. Imagine a difficult and painstaking rebuild over eight years. Imagine a result so perfect that, first time out, your Sunbeam wins the trophy of trophies…

  • Workshop: Vincent valve overhaul

    Workshop: Vincent valve overhaul

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    The method used to open a Vincent’s valves is quite unusual. The valve stem is made with two guide location diameters and the cylinder head holds the lower guide whilst the upper one fits into a machined location and is held in place. We explain…

  • Kawasaki Z1300 Show shock

    Kawasaki Z1300 Show shock

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    The thumping sound at the 1978 Cologne Motorcycle Show came from visitors as their collective jaws hit the floor. Kawasaki chose the occasion to launch its mighty six-cylinder Z1300. We explain how it was conceived…

  • Bristol MotorCycle Show

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    Traditionally the first of the year’s big bike shows, the 32nd Carole Nash Bristol Classic MotorCycle Show is back with a bang… and a whole new attraction for the modern bike fans or classic bike aficionados

  • Race Retro 2012

    Race Retro 2012

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    Race Retro, Europe’s International Historic Motorsport Show returns to Stoneleigh Park, Coventry, on February 24-26, 2012

  • DVLA changes

    DVLA changes

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    Road users are being told they will have

  • Norton planning big noise

    Norton planning big noise

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    Following its success at Thundersprint 2010, Norton is planning an even bigger presence at next year’s spectacular – which will be held over the weekend of May 12-13 in Northwich town centre

  • Prescott festival

    Prescott festival

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    After the successes of last year’s inaugural hill climb at Prescott and the associated bike festival, things are shaping up nicely for 2012

  • Soap star Jill’s Strictly retro

    Soap star Jill’s Strictly retro

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    Award-winning actress, former Strictly winner and West End star Jill Halfpenny has become the latest celebrity to recognise the benefits of motorcycling and, after passing her full test, has becoming the proud owner of a Moto Guzzi Griso V7 Classic

  • Festival of 1000

    Festival of 1000

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    The festival last year was a huge success The 2011 Festival of 1000 Bikes was a monster and huge interest is already being expressed in next year’s event. The VMCC is delighted to announce that


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