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COMMERCIAL & PARTNER LINKS:

The below links are for Classic Motorcycle Mechanics partners. Why not visit them today to see what they can do for you.

Toolbox

“Toolbox is the sister company of Plumbworld who was an early pioneer of online trading, started by James and Anita Hickman in 1999 and was sold to the Grafton Group PLC in December 2006, Plumbworld/Toolbox now employ more than 50 people in their purpose built warehouse and offices and sell over 50,000 products ranging from motorcycle tools, automotive tools, power tools and more

• For more information visit

www.toolbox.co.uk

Reproduction Decals

At Reproduction Decals, we offer a vast selection of graphics and labels to complete your vintage motorcycle restoration.  Our comprehensive array of restoration, repair and maintenance parts allows you to find what you need all under one roof. Visit us online at www.reproductiondecals.com
Tel: 519 668-7152
Fax: 519 690-0774
Email: stickers@reproductiondecals.com

Draper Tools Limited

“Draper Tools Limited is a family run company supplying tools to industry since 1919. They have recently released a range of products specifically for Motorcycle maintenance which is recommended by the Classic Bike Guide editor Nigel Clark. For details of the entire Draper range, visit the web site using the link below.
www.draper.co.uk

Motoshuttle, Motorcycle Transportation

Scottish based motorcycle collection and delivery service throughout the UK for classic and treasured machines.
Professional careful and considerate service,fully insured for high value machines including trikes and sidecar outfits, your classic bike could not be in safer hands
For more information and contact please visit the website or call Andrew direct
Tel 07767 317013
Email digwell4u@aol.com
www.motoshuttle.co.uk

Welcome to Jepson & Co Ltd

Jepson & Co Ltd are one of the largest manufacturers and suppliers of number plates and number plate printing systems in the UK, Ireland and France. Our experience and innovative ideas make number plate printing simple and easy for our customers and we are at the forefront of bringing thermal and laser printing to our customers via our unique 'Merlin' printing systems.
Making sure we always offer a combination of the best customer service, quality and flexibility has enabled Jepson's to remain the oldest major number plate manufacturing company in the UK.
Telephone: 0114 273 1151
Email: sales@jepsonandco.com
www.jepsonandco.com

Mallard Metal Packs

Having over 30 years experience in the non-ferrous and ferrous metals industry, Mallard Metal Packs is a family run business and was established in 2001 to supply materials for all restoration projects and, in particular, to service the requirements of Motorcycle / Classic Car restorer and the small quantity user. We can supply non-ferrous/ferrous metals and plastics in all forms and specifications. Our services include:  • Worldwide shipping • NO MINIMUM ORDER • Comprehensive catalogue.
Tel :  0121 624 0302
Web : www.mallardmetals.co.uk
Email : sales@mallardmetals.co.uk      

MOTO-BINS

MOTO-BINS are the largest stockist of BMW Motorcycle spares in the UK. We were established over 25 years ago,providing spares and accessories for all BMWs; 1970 to date.We are also the official agent for Hepco & Becker who provide luggage & accessories for all makes & models of bikes. (i.e . HONDA, YAMAHA etc)
See our website for all up to date prices and deals.
Tel: 0044(0)1775 680881
Web: www.motobins.co.uk
Email: sales@motobins.co.uk

CC's

C.C.'s are a family run business, based in Guildford, Surrey, who specialize in Ultrasonic cleaning of carburettors and, other components.
The process is none aggressive and will remove unleaded fuel residues and dirt from inaccessible areas.We also offer Aqua/Vapour blasting of components, from Carburetors to Crankcases, from Cylinder heads to Clutch levers.
Tel: 05602 051339
Web: www.carbcleaning.com
Email: info@carbcleaning.com

Pattern Parts.net

Pattern Parts Ltd is a UK based mail order company supplying  brand new, high quality motorcycle parts
Over 300,000 parts; exhausts, clutch kits, big bore kits, pistons, mirrors, cables, levers and chain & sprockets. Unique to us is a dedicated Vintage Section on our website. Find parts for your pride and joy all under one roof.
Visit us online at www.patternparts.net
Tel: 0115 925 25 95 
Email: info@patternparts.net

DAVE COOPER TRAILERS

The Original Name in Motor Bike Transportation - Established Since 1978

Dave Cooper racks and trailers combine exceptional quality, craftsmanship
And thoughtful, practical features- all at unbeatable value for money.
All our racks and trailers are built to last, manufactured from high quality British Steel
Call now 01732 820082 or Mob 07860 702112
Email info@davecooper.co.uk
www.davecooper.co.uk

A M PHILPOT

Bedfordshire LU4 OJF
Philpots can re-hard chrome your motorcycles pitted forks and re-grind them
To their original size, making them better quality than new. We also offer a complete
Reclamation service throughout many industries. Cheaper than new: fork reconditioning is Often cheaper than buying new replacement forks and mostly to far superior standard
Tel: 01582 571234
Email accounts@amphardchrome.co.uk
www.pittedforks.com

SADDLE CRAFT SEATING

TYNE and WEAR NE34 OAD
Saddle Craft is a specialist motorcycle seat manufacturing company
But we offer other services such as bead, aqua and shot blasting, classic bike rewiring, Car ret retrimming  ect. We also manufacture and stock parts for special bike building Such as café racers and flatters, including frames tanks fork and brake components ect, please see Website for more information
Tel: 0191 4556262
Email seatman@btconnect.com
www.saddlecraft.com

EXACTREP

Wyken Coventry CV2 3BX
Importers of  ‘MARVING’, ‘Cobra,’ & ‘Eagle’ exhausts, (+ suppliers of many more)  for similar copy replacement original full systems, ‘slip-on’ silencers, or 4-1,s Road or Race for most classic Japanese 70’s, 80’s, 90’s machines. Also Yamaha ‘V-max’ specialists.

www.exactrep.com

The New Machine Mart Catalogue

The UKs leading supplier of tools and garage equipment. From motorcycle lifts to tool chests, we’ve got thousands of tools available online, in any of our 53 stores nationwide or via telesales. Order your FREE catalogue today.

Tel: 0844 880 1250
Web: www.machinemart.co.uk
Email: sales@machinemart.co.uk

Lexham Insurance

Classic motorcycle & scooter insurance.

Tel: 0845 6010428
Web: www.lexhaminsurance.co.uk

Stamford Classic Bikes

Restoration work for 1960 Hondas. Also sales of Honda motorcycles, sell your motorcycle through my website. Call for details.

Tel: 01780 752425
Web: www.stamford-classic-bikes.com
Email: wilpave@aol.com

Motorcycle Racer

At Motorcycle Racer we aim to bring the excitement of the sport to the fans. In this personality driven industry, Motorcycle Racer gives the reader exclusive interviews with the top riders from across the globe.

CLASSIC AND MODERN MOTORCYCLIST LINKS:

Classic Bikers Club
Welcome to the best classic motorcycle website in the world. A tall claim indeed but we believe the Classic Bikers Club offers the visitor a unique resource drawn from our massive archive of images and literature going back to the turn of the twentieth century. News, galleries, road tests, archive, videos and workshop features are just some of the gems in this treasure-trove of motorcycling nostalgia.
If you're a subscriber to CDB, you get additional access to hidden articles, offers and giveaways too!

Mortons Archive / Photo ordering system
Order prints online - or download licensed managed images for commercial use.
Mortons Archive based in Horncastle, Lincolnshire is home of over 4 MILLION images, including photos of classic motorcycles, riders, events, bikes, logs, service manuals and much more. A section of this massive archive is now on-line for you to enjoy.

Classic Dirt Bike
Published quarterly and printed on high gloss art paper with sumptuous glossy covers, this will the one magazine no off road enthusiast will want to be without.
Classic Dirt Bike magazine: is about the bikes and the personalities of the sport, covering pre-65 machines, classic and twin shocks, trials as well as scrambling/motocross and enduros.

Motor Cycle Monthly
Motor Cycle Monthly is Britain’s first, free national motorcycle newspaper; written by enthusiasts for enthusiasts and will be available on the first Friday of each month at the heart of the motorcycle scene – at all the most popular cafes, clubs, rallies, meets, shows, accessory shops...

The Old Bike Shop
Old Bike Mart's secure on-line shop - packed with items for sale, including the famous Route Holder. Best deals on Mechanics clothing, motorcycling books and much more.

Old Bike Mart
No.1 for classic classifieds, Old Bike Mart contains hundreds of used classic motorcycles and parts every month - a must see.

The Classic MotorCycle
The Classic MotorCycle, celebrating our motorcycling heritage. A monthly magazine containing 116 pages of extensive features and regular reports, as well as vintage photographs from our huge archive.

Classic Racer
A magazine where legends truly live on.
From racer tests of historic machinery, written by those who can actually find the limit, to tales of those who made the sport great Classic Racer takes you so close you can actually smell the Castrol R. With the worlds finest archive, and an editorial team who live and breath the sport the only way you'll get closer will be to put on your leathers.

Classic Bike Guide
Classic Bike Guide is a down to earth, practical - and sometimes irreverent - magazine that gets right to the heart of the classic bike world. With a mixture of features, tests, reviews and event reports it is the title that has become a must for the active rider and restorer. Classic Bike Guide magazine - with the biggest and best readers adverts - FREE

Motorcycle Sport & Leisure
Motorcycle Sport & Leisure prides itself on featuring a huge range of motorcycling pursuits, reflecting all aspects of biking and the people that are involved. Combining thorough log-distance tests, terrific touring tales, the latest news and in-depth features about cutting edge developments in both both motorcycles and riding kit, MSL has become the only genuinely viable alternative to the knee-down magazine brigade.

RealClassic Magazine
RealClassic magazine features the very best British motorcycles from all eras, plus charismatic Continental machines (and the odd Japanese classics crops up occasionally, too). Frequently fabulous; occasionally awful, but always interesting…

Classic Bike Shows
The Uk's biggest Classic Shows are found in here. Find out details on shows, look at pics from past events and book tickets or stand space on-line.

Twist & Go Magazine
Twist & Go is a two-wheeled magazine that keeps pace with modern times, covering all that is happening on the modern auto scooter and light motorcycle circuit. New model tests, launches, safety advice, and the lifestyle are all covered within its’ pages. All this is complemented by information on new scooter models and buying second-hand with advice in our used scooter section.
Forget traffic congestion. Twist & Go sets you on the road to freedom!

Scootering Magazine
The UK's biggest and best scootering magazine - over 130 pages of top scooter features, reviews, events and the massive 48 page scooter trader.

Classic Scooterist Scene Magazine
Scooterist Scene is a quarterly magazine dedicated purely to the classic & modern scooterist, with a very personal view on scootering events and features. Scooterist Scene is now owned by Mortons Media Group, but still managed and edited by Mau Spencer, with editorial supplied by clubs and writers from across Britian.

What Scooter
This site contains the listings featured in the original Twist & Go magazine 'What Scooter?' guide - updated and with accompanying test and review features from Twist & Go magazine.

Classic Issues (Back Issues)
THE place to browse and buy from over 2,500 magazine back issues from Classic Motorcycle, Classic Mechanics, Classic Racer, Classic Bike Guide, Used Bike Guide, Scootering, Twist & Go and many more.
Plus reproduced ROAD TESTS and SERVICE SHEETS. Over 2,000 Road Tests and hundreds of Services Sheets carefully copied from original articles in our magazines, dating back to 1914. Buy securely on-line.

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3RD PARTY BIKE RELATED SITES

Carole Nash have over 20 years experience in providing motorbike insurance, they can guarantee you a high level of service throughout the year.

XT500 Forum
New Free to use and Independent XT/TT/SR500 Forum.
Intended to cover all XT/TT/SR500 Variants & eventually the DT Range Competition Machinery etc.

Suzuki GT750 - Two stroke or no stroke
Dutch website dedicated to the Suzuki GT750.

Yamaha Thumpers
Yamaha XT 500 specialists. This website has an online forum for discussions about the Yamaha XT 500 motorbike.

Classic Bike Tours Spain
If you are a motorcyclist who has great memories of the 70s and 80s and would like to turn the clock back and get some more then Classic Bike Tours Spain is for you.

All about Dunstall
These pages are intended to provide both Dunstall owners, and those interested in a significant period of history for the British motorcycle industry.

The Allen Vintage Motorcycle Museum
Includes a collection of vintage racing and touring motorcycles from 1955 to the current era.

Bath Classic MCC
The leading club in the Bath and Bristol area for Classic Trials, Scrambles and Road Runs.

BIKESTERS
BIKESTERS an Adventure in Racing and Technology by: Fred Vosk.

CB750 DOHC Website (Personal)
Patrick Sannen from Scherpenheuvel Member of Honda Classic Bikes Belgium

The Fang (for Honda CB500T lovers)
We have lots of info for Honda CB500T lovers ( there are a few! ) plus we even drag race one.

Garelli Club
Club focused on all good things Garelli.

Honda CBX Motorcycle World (USA Based)
Honda CBX Motorcycle discussion forums, chat, rally news, events calendar and technical information.

Francis-Barnett Owners Club.
The Club currently has a membership of around 500 from around the world. They promote the restoration and preservation of the marques.

My Suzuki Pages
I got my driver's license in 1984 when I was 18 yeras old. Before that I've already owned two motorcycles. My first bike was a Jawa 250 from the 60's, that I bought from my older brother for just a few bucks.

Post-Classic Racing
Welcome to my Classic and Post-Classic Racing site.

Riding Armor
Time to Race, Not Recuperate!

Smoke Riders Association
It does not matter what motorcycle you ride, only that you do ride a motorcycle.

SOHC/4
Single Overhead Cam Honda Enthusiasts.

Suzuki GS750E 1979
The motorcycle was bought during the autumn of 1996 and was in a very bad condition. It had lived a hard life, both on the streets and in the garage.....

Suzuki T20 'Super Six
"It is a non-commercial site dedicated to the classic Suzuki T20 'Super Six'. It is a complete guide to owning , restoring or racing a T20. There is a whole section dedicated to motorcycle restoration."

Suzuki Thumpers
The Classic Thumpers Owners site is designed for all that own a Classic Suzuki. Including links and pictures, but more importantly, a discussion board for all to share information and ideas, and, of course, to make new friends with similar hobbies.

Triumph Speed Twin
The 1947 Speed Twin 500T.

Yamaha FS1-E enthusiasts website
This FS1-E owners website is packed with information on the UK's favourite 1970's sports moped - The immortal Yamaha FS1-E. Lots of restoration hints, tips and a part finder service to help you locate what you need to keep your little bike on the road. The message board is constantly updated and used by the many hundreds of fizzy fans from all over Europe and beyond that use the site daily. You can join the owners club via the website links
email: fizzy@fs1e.co.uk

XS1100UK Register
The XS1100UK Register has around 250 members, all interested in riding and messing around with Yamaha's classic 70's battleship, the XS1100. The Register has it's own website http://www.xs1100.co.uk where there is loads of useful XS1100 related info.

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3RD PARTY CLUB SITES

Bedford Triumph Owners Motorcycle club
*updated*
The UK based Triumph Owners Motor Cycle Club (TOMCC) was founded in 1949 by a group of dedicated enthusiasts around South London.

CX-GL M.C.C. UK
A non-profit club, with over 200 UK based members who are all fans of the Honda(400, 500 & 650) CX & GL models.

GPX Owners Club
The club was formed in the Spring of 1998, its main aim being 'to promote GPx's and GPz's and to enable fellow owners/riders to get the most from their bikes'.

Honda CB1100R club
Honda CB1100R club website - Glenn Kirkham

Hurley-Pugh owners & Enthusiasts Club
web site is dedicated to that paragon of British motorcycle marquees sadly now defunct.

Leominster Classic Motorcycle Club
Herefordshire based motorcycle club, established 1991 with nearly 200 members. One of the most active clubs in the UK with events on most weekends througout the year including Boxing Day.
Monthly Club meetings are held on the first Wednesday of the month at The Bush Inn, Bush Bank, Canon Pyon, Herefordshire, Contact details, Secretary 01432 357933 or check our website for details
Web. www.leominsterclassicmcc.co.uk
Email. lcmcc@freedomnames.co.uk

LPMCC
This non-profit site is an archive of the Leicester Phoenix Motorcycle Club and contains material from the 60s to more recent. The objective is to keep old members in contact and perhaps inform and amuse some of the present riders.

Moto Guzzi Nuovo Falcone
This was a total redesign of the much-loved and famous Falcone. While looking very similar in appearance, the engine and cycle parts were upgraded greatly from the original.

Royal Enfield Interceptor Owners Web Site
Royal Enfield on its Third Century 1899 - 2002! The Only Motorcycle Brand with continuous manufacture for more than One Hundred Years This is The Web site for Owners of the High Performance Interceptor Model.

Suzuki-bromfietsen
Dutch site covering all Suzuki mopeds. Main language is Dutch but there is an English version available.

Suzuki Wasserbüffel Club
Diese Seite ist ein Treffpunkt für alle Wasserbüffel- und sonstigen Zweitaktfreunde.

VJMC
The Vintage Japanese Motorcycle Club.

Vincent HRD Owners Club
HRD machines were first built in 1924 for the Olympia Show by Howard R. Davies, who was famous for winning the 1921 Senior TT on a 350cc AJS.

Z1300 Owners club
This site could just be the best biker site on the web DREADS BIKER SITE. Rallies, reviews loads of photo's you could be on this site! A section of fantasy art:- warriors and amazons etc.

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OTHER LINKS

Heritage Railway Magazine
Heritage Railway for news on UK preserved railways and locomotives with links to the railways themselves for more detailed information, plus special trains to see on the national railway.

Heritage Commercials Magazine
Heritage Commercials magazine is Britain’s brightest full colour magazine for classic and vintage commercial vehicle enthusiasts..
Heritage Commercials magazine celebrates the days when roads were still quiet and lorry driving was fun as well as hard work.

Tractor Magazine
Tractor magazine is a celebration of the farm tractor and its development over a hundred years, and we'll meet owners and restorers and report from the top events -- but there's much more to it than that, as the title implies.
From seed time to harvest, from dairy to stackyard, our farming heritage is as important as the tractors themselves, and in Tractor & Farming Heritage we'll look back to the way things were on the farm between and during the great wars and through to the 1950s and 60s.

Towpath Talk
Towpath Talk is a monthly newspaper covering life and leisure around UK's extensive canal network. From fascinating insights into life on a canal, to great places to explore whilst on a holiday, Towpath Talk is a great way to find out what's going on in British waterways.

Mortons Print Limited
Contract Newspaper printing, digital printing and mailing services
 

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