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Christian Sarron will be guest of honour The 20th running of the Carole Nash Classic Motorcycle Mechanics Show takes place over the weekend of October 19-20 and tens of thousands of visitors are set to descend on the venue as organising team Classic Bike Shows celebrates two decades of one of its flagship events. With…

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With French former world champion racer Christian Sarron as the special guest of honour, as well as a wide variety of other top attractions and entertainment, the organising team at Classic Bike Shows look set to mark the 20th running of the Carole Nash Classic Motorcycle Mechanics Show in style. “We are delighted to be…

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That is why Classic Bike Shows, along with respected restorer John Wyatt, have created a new prize to reward a restoration by a young person. The Rising Sun award, to be judged and presented at the 20th Carole Nash Classic Motorcycle Mechanics Show this October 19-20, will see a restorer aged under 25 gain recognition…

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We visited one of the Gibson dyno days a few years back and it was a great day. If you don’t want a dyno run, you can still turn up and enjoy the banter and something from the free barbecue. The emphasis is on fun, there will be a BS board where owners can estimate…

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Black chrome classic pipes are back! Harris Performance developed the original systems with the primary aim of maximum ground clearance, which benefits owners who have upgraded their machines with modern tyres and suspension that allow them to explore the bike's handling limits. To create the stunning finish, chemical compounds are used in the plating process…

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1992 Honda NR750 A single-owner collection of almost 100 classic Japanese motorcycles, the majority of which are Hondas, will be offered for sale at the Bonhams auction during The Classic Motorcycle Mechanics Show at the Staffordshire County Showground on Sunday 20th October. The collection includes numerous Hondas, ranging from the humble but design-classic Super Cub…

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All this enables the home-builder to make a cool custom roadster, without the need for a fully equipped workshop. Price is £875 and you can get more information from: www.caferacerkits.co.uk, 07854 098088 • RD sidestand modifying kit If you’ve got an RD model with aftermarket exhausts you may have issues with your sidestand/ground clearance. If…

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This was the 30th anniversary bash for the Ultimate Streetbike series and it took part at North Weald, Essex during July. At the event there were bikes and faces from the past all still keen to hit the quarter-mile strip. The original series was a massive hit in the 1980s and although it morphed in later…

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First was Leon Haslam, on a still dodgy leg which his own dad Ron remarked just a few weeks before: “Isn’t strong enough to qualify on, let alone race on.” This shows that they not only breed ’em tough in Derbyshire, but that the 8 Hours just ain’t the same any more. Now, we’re not…

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