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February’s CMM on sale now! • Editor's intro This month's mag • Calendar You really should have gone to Newark! Check out Feb! • Dealer special Starting our RD500 theme is this up-for-sale 500LC • Letters Some old geezer called Mackenzie writes to CMM • Show us yours Lots of your lovely bikes on show…

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McQueen’s ‘Husky’ up for sale On Any Sunday star McQueen became associated with Husqvarna when it came to America in 1970, and the Swedish marque quickly became McQueen’s preferred choice. This particular 'Husky' comes with a large number of documents supporting its provenance and authenticity. Other bikes to feature in the sale include the original…

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The ultimate ear plugs… Ultimate Ear take an impression of your ear canal and then from the impressions make up a custom-made set of ear plugs which you can reuse again and again. In my 11 years with them, they are my number one piece of riding kit. I’ve lost them more times than I…

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Lifting your bike safely and securely… When trying to get the bike up on front or rear paddock stands, I have had moments when the bike has teetered on the brink of the abyss and it’s been at these times I’ve wanted something a bit more sturdy and simple to use. I bought the abba…

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Prevent helmet visors misting up… Here’s my favourite solution: FogTech from Visorvision. Simply squeeze a bit on the soft applicator (provided) and wipe on until it disappears. This stuff is used by BP’s Alaskan oil-rig workers as it works brilliantly! This little bottle has lasted me for three years and it’s still half full. Visorvision…

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January’s CMM on sale now! • Intro New editor's intro • Calendar Yes it’s cold, but that really is no excuse for not going out! • Dealer’s special A maggot available for the price of a modern middleweight • Letters A ZXR400 back from the dead and some more of your missives • Show us…

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British scooters showcased The ‘ScooterMania’ exhibition showcases 42 scooters made here in Britain during the 1950s and 60s. Put together by just one man, scooter enthusiast Robin Spalding, this display is believed to be the world’s only complete collection of British scooters, and is complemented by clothing, furniture and advertising from the era to create…

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Keep your battery in tip-top condition What I’ve liked is that – unlike many battery optimisers/maintainers (you can’t just say ‘chargers’ anymore, it seems) – is that you’ve got a screen which logically gives you information about what the situation is with the battery. If it’s ‘Recovering’ the battery, that’s what it’s doing – and…

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High quality brake discs for classics Discs can be made to order for any machine (front and rear), and styled to match earlier bikes’ discs. Bike HPS is the company behind this latest disc service, and can supply the discs ready to bolt straight in, regardless of if you need to fit non-standard wheels, forks…

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Many CMM readers will remember it all started in 1972 with the now iconic 903cc Z1 Super Four motorcycle being launched in Europe at the IFMA show in Germany to widespread public acclaim. Run in partnership with the Z1 Owners Club, the six machines in the anniversary display ranged from an immaculate original 1972 Z1…

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