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Classic Motorcycle Mechanics magazine

US riders for Classic TT

By Mal Wheeler, 19 June 2013. Taken from Classic Racer
A team of US racers is confirmed for the Classic TT which forms part of the 90th anniversary of the Manx GP in August...
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July Classic Motorcycle Mechanics on sale now!

By Web editor, 19 June 2013. Taken from Classic Motorcycle Mechanics
Kawasaki GPz900R, Honda CB1100 - modern against classic, Suzuki GS1100 and T500, restorations on Yamaha LC350 and FZ750, plus workshop section and all the usual columists. With FREE 48 page 'Summer of 78' special supplement. Don't miss it!
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The rarest Bantam?

By Alan Turner, 18 June 2013. Taken from The Classic MotorCycle
Was the BSA D13 the rarest Bantam of them all? Probably... It was only a superstitious management team that decided renaming to 'D14' more appropriate, and sales flourished...
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Newark Bonanza's the perfect weekend rideout destination

By Jack Harrison, 18 June 2013.
Classic and modern motorcycles will take centre stage at a spectacular new event that is now just days away. The Carole Nash Newark Bike Bonanza, on the weekend of June 22-23, is set to celebrate all that is great about the world of classic and modern biking, and will showcase a number of amazing machines...
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Bonhams Banbury sale highlights

By Web editor, 17 June 2013.
The Bonhams sale of Collectors’ Motorcycles and Motor Cars held in association with the VMCC's Banbury Run on last Saturday 15th June saw some 100 lots sold for a combined total of £1.51 million...
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Honda owners stalwart Dave Barton dies

By Bertie Simmonds, 17 June 2013. Taken from Classic Motorcycle Mechanics
Honorary vice-president of the Honda Owners Club GB, Dave Barton died at the end of May aged 66 after complications with his health that he had suffered over a number of years...
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The way we were: July 1988

By Richard Rosenthal, 17 June 2013. Taken from The Classic MotorCycle
Randy Mamola took the 500cc factory Cagiva to its first ever podium finish in GP racing at the Belgian GP, held at the 4.312 mile Spa-Francorchamps circuit on July 3...
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Bennetts promotes Ride to work day

By Web editor, 16 June 2013.
Specialist insurer Bennetts has teamed up with the Motor Cycle Industry Association (MCIA) to help encourage more people onto two wheels...
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Ace Brooklands celebration

By James Robinson, 15 June 2013. Taken from The Classic MotorCycle
The Brooklands Ton-Up Day, in association with Ace Cafe London, takes place on Sunday, June 23, at Brooklands Museum, Weybridge, Surrey
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Gloucestershire Steam & Vintage Extravaganza

By Web editor, 14 June 2013.
The Gloucestershire Steam & Vintage Extravaganza, now in its 39th year, will take place once again at South Cerney Airfield, Cirencester from August 2-4...
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Current Issue: Classic Motorcycle Mechanics - July 2013 - Issue 309

• Mould breaker
Suzuki’s saucy T500 was a real landmark bike
• Forgotten bike
That 1990s powerhouse the Kawasaki ZX-9R
• Aussie rules
Suzuki’s trail bikes from the 1970s – colourful things!
• Kawasaki GPz900R
Tom rode one in Top Gun. Great Balls of Fire!
• Steve Tong GS1100 Turbo
A rather special machine renovated

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Classic Motorcycle Mechanics - July 2013 - Issue 309

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