Classic Motorcycle Mechanics

Classic Motorcycle Mechanics
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  • Pip Higham – The A40 and other southerly routes…

    Pip Higham – The A40 and other southerly routes…

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    Over the last 15 or so years me and the missus (and Jess the dog too) have ventured ‘darn sarf’ at least once a year to visit friends, go to Goodwood or just for a change of rain. Last year we had two goes at it, the first one to the Isle of Wight where…

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  • News – Products March 2017

    News – Products March 2017

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    Stay safe & seen with Oxford Our friends at Oxford Products want us to stay safe and seen as we head towards spring with a range of hi-viz gear. If you ride to work with a backpack on, then the Bright Cover Backpack cover (ยฃ14.99) is perfect for you and comes in a range of…

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  • News – Clan McKenzie at CMM pub night!

    News – Clan McKenzie at CMM pub night!

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    Keep this date free in your diary! June 9 is when the Clan Mackenzie will be starring at CMMโ€™s pub night! The do takes place at The Olde Three Cocks pub in Brigstock, Northants and it promises to be a full-on CMM-backed night of stories of modern racing and tales from the glory days of…

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  • News -Try a classic with the NMM!

    News -Try a classic with the NMM!

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    We’re big fans of what’s going on at the National Motorcycle Museum at the moment and their Friends Scheme is giving its members the chance to take part in some unique activities that just wouldn’t be possible otherwise. Some of this unique content includes Classic Bike Tours, Ride a Classic Days and Workshop Training Days.…

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  • News – Race, Rock ‘n’ Ride

    News – Race, Rock ‘n’ Ride

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    Race, Rock ‘n’ Ride returns to Santa Pod Raceway over the weekend of May 20-21 following a hugely successful debut in 2016! For the first time, the weekend-long festival of motorcycling โ€” backed by Principal Insurance โ€” will be an official round of the ACU National Drag Bike championships, which means there will be a…

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  • Scooperman – They’re only small bikes

    Scooperman – They’re only small bikes

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    One of this ย columnโ€™s ย contacts came ย out with a ย statement ย recently that frankly left ย the author speechless. Yes, ย I know itโ€™s hard to believe ย but it happened. The words ย that halted any response ย were โ€˜yes but theyโ€™re only ย small bikesโ€™. ย If your biking began at or ย around the turn of millennia I could ย just about…

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  • February 2017 – Issue 352

    February 2017 – Issue 352

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    ARCHIVE A very British Honda – the GB500TT. 1999 HONDA CBR600F-X Andy Bolas on the forgettable but fantastic F-X. NEWS All of what’s occurring in the classic bike world. CALENDAR It’s freezing Feb, but lots to go and see! FEEDBACK Keep us honest! Write to CMM! SHOW US YOURS Now with added nostalgia! Check out…

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  • Honda Ron Haslam Race School here to stay

    Honda Ron Haslam Race School here to stay

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    The Honda Ron Haslam Race School, is to remain at Donington Park for 2017 and 2018. Next year the school, which is led by the GP legend that is โ€˜Rocketโ€™ Ron Haslam, celebrates an incredible 21 years of helping motorcyclists to ride faster and safer. Offering expert guidance from experienced instructors, the HRHRS gives people…

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  • Teams flock to 4-Hour!

    Teams flock to 4-Hour!

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    More than 30 teams are now entered into the CMM-backed 4-Hour Endurance Legends event, which is due to take place this May at Donington Park. Darin Frow of Classic Bike Track Days says: โ€œWe now have 34 teams entered for the 4-Hour endurance, which is amazing and a great boost for us going into the…

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