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The ZÜndapp that never was
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In early-1970s Germany, popularity of 250cc and 350cc machines increased. At Munich-based Zündapp it was decided to fight the growing army of Japanese strokers, though, sadly, the resulting machine never made it to production.
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CENTENARIANS CELEBRATE
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Held on March 22, on this year’s Pioneer Run every machine was at least 100 years old.
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Top TriBSA
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BSA’s Gold Star ruled scrambling in the 50s and early 60s but not everyone could afford one. Luckily, there were alternatives… stunning alternatives. CDB investigates one of the best.
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Graham Wiggins: The story of number four
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Andy Westlake tells the tale of a young lad who was always at the sharp end of the results in scrambling.
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ISDT: The Manx Decade
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The Isle of Man is no stranger to motorcycle sport though generally the action takes place on the 37 or so miles of the Mountain TT race circuit. However, three times a major international event has used much more of the island than the roadways.
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Going Dotty
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A great idea – pitch a standard bike against a works bike and add in a modern version used regularly… then get a genuine works rider to test them. CDB goes Dotty.
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Remembering that very first Dragon Rally
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John Wallis’s report on this year’s Dragon Rally a few issues back reminded Eddie Steptoe of the bitterly cold morning he set off from Ilford with his late wife, Kit, on their Triumph sidecar outfit to attend the very first ‘Dragon’ at Bryn Bras Castle in February 1962.
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A lifetime of memories with an old police bike
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Bernard Ratcliffe tells Pete Kelly about his 61-year love affair with an ex-Metropolitan Police Triumph Speed Twin.
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Great news for British classic bike owners as Rex’s Speed Shop takes Pazon agency
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Rex’s Speed Shop, whose operation was highlighted on Steve Cooper’s Japanese pages a year ago, recently became an official Pazon ignition agent in the United Kingdom – and to back it up, the Robertsbridge, East Sussex, firm is now stocking genuine Lucas and PVL products.
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Blue Style meets blue yonder
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On their 350cc Jawa/Velorex sidecar outfit, Mick Payne and Katy have set off on the journey of a lifetime. Having reached the Lake District, Mick brings his first impressions of the humble outfit with a big task ahead.
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