Classic Bike Hub UK

  • Fine fabrication

    Fine fabrication

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    You too could have aluminium artistry for your Aluminium artisan Glyn Poole (builder of the CR465 Banshee special featured in the Old Bike Mart August 2011 issue) is now offering a bespoke fabrication service for specials builders and restorers alike. Glyn’s metalwork skills include fuel tank repairs/modifications, bracketry, custom exhausts, frame repairs/modifications (bracing etc), and…

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  • The Pioneering spirit…

    The Pioneering spirit…

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    A 1903 Triumph awaits the start of the 1951 Pioneer run… Riders start from Epsom racecourse, ending up on Madeira Drive in Brighton, where they form a magnificent display. It’s well worth a look – and the sun normally shines too. After the Pioneer Run the Sunbeam club provides many other events for all makes…

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  • Dinner with legend ‘Ago’

    Dinner with legend ‘Ago’

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    Giacomo Agostini The event is due to be held at the Stafford County Showground over the weekend of April 28-29 and is expected to once again pull in big crowds thanks to its superb mix of displays, trade and autojumble stalls and club stands. Giacomo Agostini will be returning to Stafford this spring as guest…

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  • Toolbox’s added attraction

    Toolbox’s added attraction

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    Magnetic tool tray Internet parts specialist Wemoto searches the world for new parts, accessories and tools to add to its ever-expanding catalogue and a simple, but brilliantly useful new product line is this magnetic parts tray, which comes in two handy sizes. Essential for every mechanic and workshop, the magnetic parts tray puts an end…

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  • Special military salute

    Special military salute

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    Founders Day is the most eclectic collection of classic motorcycling The theme for this year’s event will be military motorcycles. You can display your machine individually or if a member of a military club, why not put on a display? For all trade stands contact Chris Grundy on 0116 288 8265 and for machine displays…

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  • Bonhams inaugural sale of Collectors’ Motorcycles

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    Jamie Knight, the man in the driving seat of Bonhams first auction Buying a bike at auction is not a difficult thing to do. All the auction houses will help you if you’re unsure of how to go on and not just because they want to part you from your money. It’s good commercial sense…

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  • Buying Guide: Silk 700S

    Buying Guide: Silk 700S

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    The Silk is a water-cooled two-stroke twin of 700cc capacity, built by George Silk in Derbyshire between 1975 and ’79 the production run was reckoned to be less than 150. Silk raced and tuned Scotts during the 60s and felt that a motorcycle based on the Scott principle would be a good machine. Within the…

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  • Buying Guide: Silk 700S

    Buying Guide: Silk 700S

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    The Silk is a water-cooled two-stroke twin of 700cc capacity, built by George Silk in Derbyshire between 1975 and ’79 the production run was reckoned to be less than 150. Silk raced and tuned Scotts during the 60s and felt that a motorcycle based on the Scott principle would be a good machine. Within the…

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  • Reference: When was it that? BSA

    Reference: When was it that? BSA

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    BSA Beeza scooter It is widely believed today that the scooter is an Italian invention, whereas in actual fact nothing is further from the truth. The idea originated in this country well before the 1914-18 war and it is interesting to note that Douglas were one of the first to make a single cylinder engine…

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  • Reference: When was it that? BSA

    Reference: When was it that? BSA

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    BSA Beeza scooter It is widely believed today that the scooter is an Italian invention, whereas in actual fact nothing is further from the truth. The idea originated in this country well before the 1914-18 war and it is interesting to note that Douglas were one of the first to make a single cylinder engine…

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