Classic Motorcycle Mechanics

Classic Motorcycle Mechanics
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  • Superb Line-Up Set For New Netley Auction

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    A rare Pierce, a stunning Matchless combination and a superb Vincent Rapide are among the star lots set for the new Charterhouse auction taking place at the upcoming Carole Nash Eurojumble in Netley Marsh. Here’s a run down of the main lots so far, and a link to a gallery of images of each machine.…

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  • Bonhams Announces Rare ยฃ1 Million Single-Owner Collection

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    An incredible collection of 60 rare, mostly American, motorcycles will be put up for sale at Bonhamsโ€™ Autumn Stafford Sale, on October 17-18. โ€œThis is an incredibly rare find; 60 fantastic collectorsโ€™ motorcycles, all carefully stored in the Brescia based private museum of entrepreneur and CEO of the Santoni Group, Tiberio Lonati,โ€ said Ben Walker,…

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  • Stafford Show Honoured By The Presence Of A TT Legend

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    John McGuinness, the man considered by many to be the greatest road-racer ever to compete in the Isle of Man TT, will be the star guest of honour at Staffordshire County Showgroundโ€™s upcoming bike show. Stafford Show Honoured By The Presence Of A TT Legend 23-time TT winner John McGuinness The event, renowned as one…

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  • October’s Stafford Show Gets A Restoration

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    WOULD-BE motorcycle restorers have the opportunity soak up knowledge from a TV expert later this month when he makes an appearance at Staffordshire County Showground. October’s Stafford Show Gets A Restoration Pete Thorne is bringing the Restoration Theatre to October’s Stafford show Pete Thorne, best-known for his appearances on ITVโ€™s The Motorbike Show, will host…

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  • Auction Do’s And Don’ts

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    For many itโ€™s the highlight of the show weekend, but if you think you can just turn up at the Bonhams Autumn Stafford Sale this October 17-18 and expect to walk away with a bargain, think again. Buying at auction needs careful planning and consideration. After all, fail to prepare, prepare to fail. Here are…

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  • Win A Honda CRF250R

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    Classic Dirt Bike has teamed up with Honda and the International Dirt Bike Show to offer readers and showgoers the chance to win a state-of-the-art off-road bike. Win A Honda CRF250R This Honda CRF250R is up for grabs in a free prize draw competition supported by Classic Dirt Bike magazine The bike will be on…

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  • Stafford Motorcycle Show Is A Roaring Success

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    One of the premier events on the motorcycle calendar has enjoyed yet another bumper weekend, as enthusiasts poured in to Staffordshire County Showground to see star guests, stunning bike restorations and a record-breaking Bonhams sale. Stafford Motorcycle Show Is A Roaring Success This Brough Superior was one of three to sell at Stafford, making the…

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  • Huge NMM effort brings Classic TT paddock alive

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    No fewer than 32 Nortons, representing every era in the history of the famous marque, were transported from the National Motorcycle Museum to this yearโ€™s Classic TT Festival. Huge NMM effort brings Classic TT paddock alive Everyone involved in the National Motorcycle Museumโ€s brilliant โ€œNorton รขโ‚ฌโ€œ The Rotary Yearsโ€ parade lap poses with the machines…

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  • Long-Lost Broughs To Go Under The Hammer At Stafford

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    Eight Brough Superiors โ€“ thought to have been destroyed but then discovered in a Cornish village earlier this year โ€“ are to be sold by Bonhams at Aprilโ€™s Carole Nash Stafford bike show. Long-Lost Broughs To Go Under The Hammer At Stafford The ex-Hubert Chantrey Brough Superior 750cc BS4 The โ€˜Broughs of Bodmin Moorโ€™ will…

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  • Fans’ Favourite Whitham Set For Newark Show

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    Race-ace turned TV commentator James Whitham will be the star guest at the New Year classic motorcycle event at Newark Showground. Fans’ Favourite Whitham Set For Newark Show James Whitham will guest star at the January 9-10 Newark bike show One of the most popular British riders ever, Whitham will be on stage several times…

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