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New sidecar from Watsonian The mudguard also gets a makeover, updated to a minimalist hugger-style with combined LED tail light/indicator unit. Integrated into the chassis is a passenger step, fitted with a front LED indicator. The wrap-around screen section folds up for easy access to the cockpit, revealing a 76 cm wide bench seat that…

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Based at the Newark Showground, it will give you plenty of opportunity to walk off all those mince pies, thanks to a good mix of traders, dealers and autojumble plots as well as some stunning classic motorcycles to gawp at. So, whether it’s finding that elusive part or you’re aiming to get some inspiration to…

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Yamaha YZR500 Two bikes were very special indeed: one was a lovely race Honda RC45 which is apparently an ex-David Jefferies and Richard ‘Milky’ Quayle machine. So it’s probably the old Medd sponsored machine perhaps from 1996, although now it’s wearing HRC house colour race bodywork – but it’s still a very special looking machine.…

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A single-owner collection of 17 Japanese bikes is offered at Harrogate sale “Stripped and rebuilt to factory standard, with original parts carefully sourced from all over the world, the collection is a great example of an enthusiast’s passion for collecting and restoration,” said James Stensel, Head of Bonhams Motorcycle Department, adding, “The Harrogate sale is…

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Steve Plater interviews Frankie Chili at last weekend’s Stafford show The Red Bull Racing and soon to be Ferrari driver, well known for this love of classic motorcycles, made an unannounced stop at the Carole Nash Show on Sunday to bid on items in the Bonhams Autumn Stafford Sale. Nick Mowbray, exhibition manager for the…

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The full restoration was completed just in time for the Stafford show – with only a week separating the completion of the project and the beginning of the event! The CX650ED, which first arrived in 1983, and some it’s other brethren in the Honda camp were well regarded throughout the 80’s and 90’s. They had…

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Sheene Trophies in Bonhams Here are the results: Lot 139 – Two Motor Cycle News Barry Sheene 'Man of the Year' plaques for 1976 and 1977. Estimate between £250 and £350. Sold for £750. Lot 140 – A collection of Barry Sheene's club racing trophies. Estimated between £400 and £600. Sold for £812.50. Lot 141…

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The Yamaha Classic Club win Best Club Stand Best in Show 1966 Kawasaki B8-T | Steve Thomas Machine of Most Technical Interest Seeley Moto Guzzi Dondolion Corsa | Graham Hemshall Pre 1960’s Bike 1st – 1956 Velocette Viper | Carol French 2nd – 1925 Ner-a-Car Model C | John Phyzackley 3rd – 1955 Benelli Spring…

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