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Reference: Velocette Viper: iconic engines

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5th October 2012

Viper engine produced impressive power output Of the many motorcycles the company produced the 500cc Venom and 350cc Viper have to be the ones that catch the attention of enthusiasts in 2012. Though the Venom gained all the glory with its record breaking ancestry, arguably the 350cc Viper engine is the better motor. MotorCycle commissioned…
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Old Bike Mart: news in brief

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3rd October 2012

George Shorter’s funeral cortege leaves church A date has been set for Bonhams’ latest sale of rare and collectible motorcycles over the pond in sunny California. The auction will be held at the Petersen Automotive Museum in Wilshire Boulevard, Los Angeles, on Saturday, November 10. For more information on the event visit www.bonhams.com/petersen or phone…
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Revitalise worn out plastics

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2nd October 2012

Old plastics can be restored With over 30 years’ experience in restoring vintage plastics worldwide using a unique non-paint method, Plastic Renovations has just developed a colour match welding technique where plastic parts can be welded and retain the exact colour of the surrounding plastic giving an invisible repair. This brings the plastic back to…
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Riders warned about Continental road rules

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14th September 2012

The research by MoneySupermarket found that a third of riders don’t realize some EU countries such as France and Italy reduce the speed limit when it’s raining. Nearly half didn’t know that your licence is automatically confiscated if you’re caught driving 24.8mph (40kph) over the speed limit. Only one in six were aware that French,…
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Invitation to put your machine on trial

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14th September 2012

Hats off to this large crowd for the Exeter Run The event, organised by the Motor Cycling Club, takes place on January 4-5 next year but the closing date for entries is October 16. It is open to members of the club itself and members of the VMCC, Army Motorcycling Association and Morgan Three Wheeler…
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Reference: JAP: a history

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5th September 2012

JAP works in Northumberland Park, Tottenham, London, 1946 In any technology, it is only a matter of time before one of its early pioneers makes a significant breakthrough, perhaps to achieve world-wide acclaim for his or her contribution. Yet it is unusual for that person to achieve even greater recognition in an entirely unrelated subject…
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Reference: JAP: a history

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5th September 2012

JAP works in Northumberland Park, Tottenham, London, 1946 In any technology, it is only a matter of time before one of its early pioneers makes a significant breakthrough, perhaps to achieve world-wide acclaim for his or her contribution. Yet it is unusual for that person to achieve even greater recognition in an entirely unrelated subject…
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Reference: When was it that? Royal Enfield

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5th September 2012

Royal Enfield 500cc vertical twin When civilian motorcycle production resumed after World War 2, manufacturers knew that if they were to make any impression on the market they would need to take into account new trends. A telescopic front fork was an absolute must, and if there was not already a vertical twin in their…
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Reference: When was it that? Royal Enfield

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5th September 2012

Royal Enfield 500cc vertical twin When civilian motorcycle production resumed after World War 2, manufacturers knew that if they were to make any impression on the market they would need to take into account new trends. A telescopic front fork was an absolute must, and if there was not already a vertical twin in their…
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Classics at the modern Dirt Bike Show

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4th September 2012

Popular Dirt Bike Show opens doors in November Though a modern show, Classic Dirt Bike always does well there because the youngsters off looking at the modern stuff seem to deposit their older relatives near us – we’re generally near the tea and toilets you see! The popular Evojumble will be back and there’ll be…
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