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Classic Motorcycle Mechanics on sale now Enjoy the cover-mounted reprint of Motor Cycle Weekly. This is August 1979. Read Barry Sheene's heartache as he's pipped at the post by Kenny Roberts at the British GP as the pair come to lap a backmarker! Also in this issue, veteran scrambler Vic Eastwood decides to call it…

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George Brough’s bike up for sale The machine in question is Old Bill, originally known as Spit & Polish (due to its immaculate appearance). The bike achieved its first victory at the Brooklands circuit, Weybridge, Surrey, but also put its rider in hospital later the same day, following a burst front tyre. Brough rebuilt the…

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Triumph Live 2012 In addition, world renowned stunt rider Kevin Carmichael will be showcasing a brand new routine. The event, which is being held at Mallory Park Circuit, Leicestershire, August 31-September 2, 2012 celebrates 110 years of the British motorcycle manufacturer’s history and is open to riders of all marques, music fans and families. The…

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August issue of Classic Motorcycle Mechanics on sale now • Dealer's special Big power, heavy metal. Kawasaki’s ZX-10. • Spotter's guide The original. The Widow Maker. Kawasaki’s H1. • Gizmo Body armour – it’s not just for Power Rangers. • Super commuter Suzuki’s SB200 two-stroke made commuting fun. • Ducati 851/888 The machines which made…

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ABUS Detecto 7000 RS1 disk lock Simple, yet sophisticated is how the latest Abus Detecto disk lock is described. The Detecto 7000 RS1 has an electronic 3D position sensor system for immediate alarm activation if moved or knocked. It’s easy to use with a one-hand ‘snap and go’ system, while the lock body and bolt…

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Dan Ince knows a famous bike when he sees one. The guy has committed a rash of celebrity VINs to memory, and spends plenty of time looking over local motorcycle listings for vintage Husqvarna machines with famous pasts. While he has a soft spot for bikes owned by Steve McQueen, he recently came across something…

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CMM trackday spaces almost gone! Places on CMM's summer trackday at Donington Park are filling up fast. There's a huge variety of machinery from all motorcycling eras coming for the day at one of the only 'noisy' days held by the circuit. Riding groups will be determined by both machine type and rider ability so…

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Anniversary Polo shirt and chronograph from Triumph The first of our two examples pictured is the 110th Anniversary Polo shirt, which features a printed patch on the left chest. The second example is the 110th Anniversary Watch, which – although not cheap – is a Swiss Ronda Chronograph and limited to just 110 and each…

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Facom’s ‘detection’ socket set case Tool manufacturer Facom has produced an unusual socket set case, which allows you to see if any components – sockets, extensions, etc – are missing, even when the case is closed! The ratchet itself is a 3⁄8in pear-headed type which is strong and light with a maintenance-free mechanism and a…

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