Rod Gibson
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Rod Gibson. Rod, who edited Classic Motorcycle Mechanics for five years, has been battling health problems for the last couple of years. He passed away peacefully at home yesterday evening. Our sincere condolences go to Angie and all of his family.
Please send any letters of condolence or cards for the attention of Angie Wright to
Mortons Media Group Ltd, Media Centre,
Morton Way,
Horncastle,
Lincs,
LN9 6JR.
Further details are to follow shortly.
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It was too close for comfort when a ‘tin tabernacle’ fire behind Steve Jolland’s home in Lincoln threatened a shedload of Suzuki GSXRs – each with a full fuel tank – and falling ash melted part of the seat on another one parked outside. Pete Kelly learns about one man’s fascination for these impressive performance bikes.
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‘We’ve been putting this issue together during a spell of weather when the sun has shone on the fields here in Lincolnshire from dawn ‘til dusk,
In the office there’s an air of anticipation as, unsurprisingly, some of the guys, including Pete Kelly, are off to the TT.
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Three golden jubilees will be celebrated at London’s Ace Café over the weekend of 11-13 September – 50 years of the 59 Club, 50 years of the Triumph Bonneville and 50 years of Metisse.
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We’re giving away a five-litre bottle of Millers 10/40 Oil (worth over £17) to suit your classic bike for the letter we judge to be the best of the month. Send your email with pictures as JPG attachments to