Classic Motorcycle Mechanics
Classic Motorcycle Mechanics
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One of this column’s contacts came out with a statement recently that frankly left the author speechless. Yes, I know it’s hard to believe but it happened. The words that halted any response were ‘yes but they’re only small bikes’. If your biking began at or around the turn of millennia I could just about…
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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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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 ‘Rocket’ 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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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: “We 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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About to enter into its sixth running, the Carole Nash Winter Classic event – supported by Classic Bike Guide magazine – has become one of the favourite dates on the show calendar. Stunning bikes, several traders and star racers will all come under one roof on the first full weekend of 2017, with the Carole…
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A BIKE-MAD pair of TV engineering detectives are on the hunt for forgotten and hidden treasures tucked away in the sheds of Britain. Travel Channel presenters Henry Cole and Sam Lovegrove are about to film their next series which sees them rifling through the lock-ups and sheds of the UK. In previous series they’ve unearthed…
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Adam Clarke still owns a tidy selection of bikes, including a Dunstall Suzuki GT750 and a lovely Yamaha RD400. Adam is still fond of the mighty Honda CBX1000 and here’s why, this was his one he owned several decades ago. Adam points out it took ages going up this road: no doubt his slow speed…
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John Gonzales dug out this shot: it was taken in 1988 in California. The GSX-R750 was a 1987 model and the FZ600 was practically new! Send us your nostalgic snaps of you back in the day with your steed! Either send to me at [email protected] or via our vibrant Facebook page. C’mon!
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Ron Thorn says: “These pictures were taken in 1977 The Suzuki which is in the pictures has sadly gone many years ago but the young lady on the bike is still here and we have been married for nearly 40 years and still likes to ride pillion. Oh and still lets me buy bikes to…
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Steve Church shows us his late brother’s XLV750 R (RD01) which was bought new in 1985 in Elizabeth Street, Melbourne and Steve’s owned it since 1994. And then look at the two-up pic (below). Steve says: “This is my late Brother Jim and me on my Canadian Import GT550 in 1977. It left half a…
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