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The event promises an action-packed long weekend of fun (you can turn up on Friday at 5pm) with a host of big names as well as on-track action. Attendees include World Supersport champ Sam Lowes, MotoGP rookie Scott Redding, the venerable Sammy Miller with a host of classic machinery, and TT stars past and present…

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More than 1100 genuine parts are still available for the iconic GT750 Introduced in 1971, the GT750 soon developed a cult following which still exists today, with various owners’ clubs still celebrating the water-cooled two-stroke triple, affectionately known as the ‘Kettle’ or ‘Water Buffalo’ in the States. Suzuki’s Vintage Parts Programme was launched at last…

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Classic Motorcycle Mechanics on sale now! • Editor's intro Bertie sets the scene • Archive The Great Escape at Daytona 1976, by Don Morley • Quick spin – 1991 Suzuki GSX-R750M Mossy rides the last oil-cooled Gixer • News News and views and things to buy: lovely! • Calendar If you’re an April fool, here’s…

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This year is the fourth annual event and will be larger than ever before and raises vital funds for the Nationwide Association of Bloodbikes. As well as the famous Ride the Hill, there is a large display of historic, modern and race bikes on display in the paddock, manufacturers, clubs, demo areas, passenger rides, stunt…

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It is the first shed to be awarded the coveted Secured by Design certification without the use of ground anchors since the scheme started. “Things should be just as safe outside your home as inside,” says Nigel, “and I wanted to come up with a sustainable solution.” The shed is made of TPR, an award-winning…

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New CMM’s on sale now! • Editor's intro Bertie sets the scene • Archive Mike Hailwood the legend, by the legendary Don Morley •  Quick spin – 1993 Honda CBR900RR FireBlade The early 1990s benchmark sportbike ridden and rated •  News News from the new year and a ‘new’ classic from BMW •  Calendar Mad…

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Wheelies up the hill! Heck, there’s even free entry for the under 16s and the proceeds for the day go to the Nationwide Association of Bloodbikes and Severn Freewheelers. This is the fourth Prescott event, and it promises to be larger than ever, with more manufacturers attending and more clubs confirmed than ever before. For…

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Yer Maun in full flight… Entitled Joey Dunlop – Road Racing Legend, organisers at the Isle of Man Government Department of Economic Development confirmed the weekend will celebrate the star who died in 2000, not just at the TT where he won 26 titles, but also the F1 TT World Championship days, as well as…

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The single seater, complete with Öhlins suspension, Beringer brakes, Brock’s performance BST carbon fibre wheels and a 120bhp motor, will be available from February this year. Only 24 of the 1950cc machines will be made. This is the first bike to be launched under the new direction of Paul Sleeman, who took over the company…

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New CMM’s out! • Editor's intro Bertie sets the scene • Archive It’s the Wollongong Wild One – Wayne Gardner – what a gent! •Triumph Daytona 900 A Triumph for Hinckley? Chris Moss adjudicates • News What’s happening out there on the modern classic scene • Calendar By February please let the nights be lighter…

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