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Motor Cycle Monthly

Issue 280 - OCTOBER 2008

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From the editor

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Modern Times...
Like most of us I suspect, I’ve a bike that for whatever reason I can’t use on the road. It narks me something chronic that I’ve to tell officialdom these days, through Sorn, that I’m not going to use it on the road. What was wrong with simply laying it up in the garage/shed/basement and not using it? Or can’t I be trusted?
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Forthcoming event correction:
Due to a printing error in the October issue of Old Bike Mart the Penny Farthing Fairs Jumble on Sunday 12th October will be at HOUGHAM, nr Grantham, Lincolnshire NG32 2AF.
This site offers catering, toilets, overnight camping and a classic area. For further information regarding plots and tickets please visit our website www.pff-uk.info or telephone 01773 819154, Mobile: 077955 05388

Safety mileage

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Older tyres pose hidden safety risk to classic and vintage vehicles claims a recent tyre safety survey. Apparently 60 per cent of owners are not likely to check tyre age and a worryingly high 45 per cent of us don’t know the minimum legal tread depth of a tyre before it’s worn-out.

The problem is compounded on low mileage classic and vintage vehicle tyres on say machines over 10 years old which, while of legal tread depth, may carry hidden defects that could compromise their safety, according to experts from the NTDA (National Tyre Distributors Association).

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obmsport - British Historic Racing

Anglesey – 9-10 August 2008

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Mike Powell (33 Matchless G80), Bruce Hosie (Seeley G50) and Mark Hansford (Seeley G50) in close company.

Though the focus is on the orient at the Classic and Motorcycle Mechanics show – the 15th one for 2008 – there is a lot to see for classic enthusiasts of all interests. Our shows team keep us up to speed with everything happening in the build up to the show weekend. Just in case you didn’t know, the show is sponsored by Carole Nash Insurance Consultants. There can’t be many people who haven’t heard of the Carole Nash concern who’ve been at the forefront of classic insurance since the term was coined.
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obmhow to... Helicoiling - Following a thread

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As you can see, the thread on the stud is full of aluminium indicating a stripped thread.

A couple of days before heading up to Scotland to do the Pre-65 Scottish Two Day Trial I had the B40 up on the bench to give it a last look over before loading up and decided to nip up the rocker box nuts. I’d had the cylinder head off and it’s not unknown for the nuts to slacken off after the first running.
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OCTOBER 2008

19 Garstang Car/Bike A/J, Lancs. Mark Woodward 01253 407779/07768 741610
19 Dorset VMCC, Winter Run, Bradfords Yard, Sherborne. Roger 01935 814267
19 AJS & Matchless Poachers Club Trial, Biscathorpe, 10.30am. Errol 01507 343745, Mark 01522 536894
19 Northampton VMCC, The Coal Tit Run, 10.30am. Jim 01604 766734
19 Ace Café, Red Oktober, Eastern Bloc Special. 0208 961 1000
26 South of England ‘Realclassic’ Show, South of England Showground, Ardingly, W Sussex. Elk Promotions: tel/fax 01797 344277, www.elk-promotions.co.uk
26 Kent British 2 Stroke Club, Autumn Shades Run. Alan 01634 710036
26 Huddersfield A/J. Penny Farthing Fairs. Tel/fax 01773 819154
26 Elvington Park, York, clubmans challenge road races. Auto 66 Club. Event line 01723 500653, www.auto66.com
26 Ace Café, Rat Bike Review. 0208 961 1000
26 Goodwood VMCC, Pumpkin Run, 9.30am Amberley Museum. Brian 01243 641226
26 Red Rose Classic Pre-65 Trial, Lancs, Venue TBA. www.redroseclassictrials.org.uk Graham 01282 862749 or Odgie 079000 36380
26 Sunderland & Dist Classic Vehicle Soc, Ryhope End of Season Show, Ryhope Engines Mustum, Sunderland. Ian 07769 626675 or Alan 0191 581 2485

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