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Intrepid trio go 'end to end' in BSA Goldie run

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3rd July 2013

Rather than an attempt to break a record for the shortest time taken to do the trip from Land’s End to John o’Groats this is a little more leisurely. What the three lads – Dave Robinson, Pete Muxlow and Keith Beacroft – will be doing the run for is to raise funds for The Prostate…
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Classic motorcycle rally at Staffordshire landmark

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2nd July 2013

Plenty to see and do at pumping station The old pumping station together with the steam driven plant, which last pumped water into the supply on December 22nd 1979, is now leased to the Mill Meece Pumping Station Preservation Trust, who officially took over the station under the auspices of the Severn Trent Water Authority on…
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Iconic engines: BSA Bandit

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1st July 2013

Triumph in particular was so associated with the twin pushrod unit that many believed it had invented it but in reality Edward Turner had only developed the concept to its ultimate end. So, with a new power unit needed, Triumph turned to its fabled designer Turner and he came up with… a vertical twin. This…
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Reference: A Triumphant tale

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20th June 2013

Life at the Meriden Triumph motorcycle factory (pdf) It’s a big event when you reach the ripe old age of 65, another chapter in your life comes to a close and thoughts start to turn towards your mortality. The other day, I was standing at my workbench, putting together a 1961 TR6 'Trophy' engine, when…
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Reference: A Triumphant tale

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20th June 2013

Life at the Meriden Triumph motorcycle factory (pdf) It’s a big event when you reach the ripe old age of 65, another chapter in your life comes to a close and thoughts start to turn towards your mortality. The other day, I was standing at my workbench, putting together a 1961 TR6 'Trophy' engine, when…
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Latest products

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10th June 2013

This new beautifully made, stainless steel rack for the Triumph Daytona (pictured) will make you the envy of all your friends. It’s only one of a decent range of luggage racks for all sorts of bikes that John Jackson makes. Naturally a luggage rack on your bike improves the ride to work experience and also…
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Buying Guide: Norton ES400 Electro

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9th June 2013

Norton ES400 Electro – a bike you must ride It is unbelievable how long it took to get the whole industry up to speed with such an idea as electric start. Even those manufacturers that were still around as the 60s lurched into the 70s didn’t really have the drop of it. The early problems…
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Buying Guide: Norton ES400 Electro

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9th June 2013

Norton ES400 Electro – a bike you must ride It is unbelievable how long it took to get the whole industry up to speed with such an idea as electric start. Even those manufacturers that were still around as the 60s lurched into the 70s didn’t really have the drop of it. The early problems…
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Buying Guide: Norton ES400 Electro

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9th June 2013

Norton ES400 Electro – a bike you must ride It is unbelievable how long it took to get the whole industry up to speed with such an idea as electric start. Even those manufacturers that were still around as the 60s lurched into the 70s didn’t really have the drop of it. The early problems…
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Normous Newark Autojumble

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6th June 2013

Over 3000 plots This autojumble is the largest and best of its kind in the UK, with over 3000 plots inside and out and a vast classic bike and car display. You'll find the Newark showground just off the A1 Newark junction. Follow the A46 to Lincoln and watch for signposts advertising the ground. Full…
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