Feature Articles
out and about: Classic Bike Guide Winter Restoration Show
4 February 2012
We thought it might be cold… we were right!
We thought the weather might play fair… we were right!
We thought we might get three or four thousand enthusiasts…
how to... draw on your skills
4 February 2012.
There can be few people who don’t know the saying ‘a picture paints a thousand words’ and equally few who don’t understand what it means.
OBM suggests a sharpening of drawing skills might be useful during a restoration.
how to... potter, productively in the shed.
9 January 2012.
In a month where we’re told that having a shed is an important part of the modern human existence... the OBM guide to shed life.
out and about: A bit on the side – the early years
9 January 2012.
In column three of our regular sidecar spot, Mick Payne has a look back at the early years of sidecars, and trells the story of some of the more unusual variations available.
out and about: Thunderfest 2011 Another resounding success
3 December 2011.
The sun beat down on yet another successful Thunderfest at Darley Moor, with a packed grid of classic riders striving to reach their personal target times in a tough, 16 lap competition. Thunderfest is Britain’s only time trial – a test of riding skill as well as speed. Competitors decide their own average speed and then battle to ride smoothly and consistently to achieve it.
how to... reach the rim
7 November 2011.
No one can deny that the wheels of a motorcycle are important, without them you’re going nowhere but getting the right rims, spokes and offset can be a nightmare. Luckily Central Wheel Components are pretty knowledgeable.
out and about: It’s bigger and better
7 November 2011.
The 18th Carole Nash Classic and Motorcycle Mechanics Show - Can it really be 18 years since the brave decision was taken to try a classic show for the more modern element of the old bike scene. We think it’s worked out pretty well.
bike test: Jaeson triumphs with the next level
3 November 2011.
The world seems to cheer for the underdog and using a road orientated pushrod four-stroke machine in GP racing, against the might of Japan and MV Agusta, is probably the epitome of underdog-ness. It is what Triumph did during the 1960s – yes, okay, and into the 1970s with the fabulous triples too – but we’re looking at the 500cc pushrod twin here.
out and about: Wham, glam... Seventies takes centre stage
3 October 2011.
Stafford Show Preview - Dig out your favourite gear, the Classic Motorcycle Mechanics show is almost here. OBM has a glance at what’s going to be there.
Jigging around
6 September 2011.
A jig to hold an engine or gearbox in place while working on it is a very useful thing, so we'd like to see your take on it.
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