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Milano Sport helmet Called the Milano Sport it is manufactured to ECE 22.05 – the current Europe-wide standard for motorcyclists’ protective headgear – using ABS, a type of thermoplastic noted for its impact resistance and toughness. There are two models in the range and it is the retro styled 380D helmet with a removable peak…

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Giacomo Agostini and John Cooper inspect a vintage Triumph Part of the charm of the 32nd Carole Nash International Classic MotorCycle Show the diversity of the machines. It is true that if 20 enthusiasts were asked to ‘define a classic’ then it would be more than likely that 20 different definitions would be received. For…

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Triumph Tiger Cub high lift brake cam This high lift Cub brake cam has been developed for trials bikes initially, but it will make a good difference to road bikes too. In the quest for lightness many trials riders use a Triumph Cub brake drum at either end of the bike. It’s not a great…

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Replacement con rods for Royal Enfield twins They are brand new con rods for Royal Enfield twins and are part number 41719. These con rods have been remanufactured for a number of Royal Enfield twins. They’ve been made locally in the UK and NC machined from billet 7075-TG aluminium. Given that even the newest big…

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Gordon Butterfield kicks his Ariel into life as Paul Lowther looks on. Pic Fiona Watson This twisting rock strewn climb out on Moidart could change the outcome of the trial as riders balanced, crawled and wrestled their machines to the top. A magnet for spectators, archive pictures show just how many people made the trip…

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1938 Triumph Speed twin prototype Club ‘recruiting sergeant’ George Plumb said: “Anyone who was demobilised after the war will tell you it was a very happy period, a great time to be alive, home and safe. Basically, the proposition is that the war is over, so grab whatever you can on two or three wheels…

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In the world of motorcycle auctions and dealing there are several facts potential bidders/collectors need to know. First of all, the most desirable British motorcycles are pre-war V-twins with the most sought-after and collectable examples being Brough Superiors, something borne out by H&H’s world record price for such a machine at auction – an SS100…

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Donnie McLeod will be a popular guest at the Scottish Bike Show The Carole Nash Great Scottish Motorcycle Show, taking place at the Lanark Agricultural Centre on May 12-13, is being run in conjunction with Robbie and Margaret Allan. Robbie and Margaret are experienced at running shows and as Scots they’ve a fair idea of…

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Honda CX500 Cafe Racer The kit includes a single seat conversion, headlamp brackets, instrument casings, rear hugger, exhaust downpipes, front mudguard blade, radiator shield and tank graphics. It costs £795 complete, or it can be bought in modules if you want to spread the cost and take your time. “We were very encouraged by all…

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BSA A65 primary chain tensioners Lightning Spares has recently had made a batch of A65 primary chain tensioners under part numbers 68-0244 and 70-8310. These have been unavailable for some time, so they have had tooling made and commissioned the bonding of the special rubber pad. They cost a reasonable £21.50 each including VAT. You…

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