An association with Manchester spanning over 100 years will come to an end this September when Dot Motorcycles Ltd ceases trading from its 1912 premises in Ellesmere Street. We delve into Mortons’ Archive to give
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Chasing the leak
I am probably the last person in the world to find out about this but, just in case there is one other person that is struggling, here is something I have recently found out regarding
Read moreClassic Superbikes
There are many great books about classic motorcycling which are packed with fascinating technical information and critical dates in a bike’s production life, yet the author of Classic Superbikes says it isn’t one of them!
Read moreKempton Autojumble cancelled due to Covid-19
The Kempton Autojumble, due to be held Saturday, October 24, has unfortunately had to be cancelled, due to on-going and worsening situation of the Coronavirus pandemic. We are very disappointed that we are unable to
Read moreAn Ambassador for Sammy
Not that he needs any kind of envoy or high-ranking diplomat to proclaim his deeds, but Sammy Millar has got himself an Ambassador! Of course, it isn’t any kind of diplomatic assignment, but a 1953
Read more'Normous Newark Autojumble WILL go ahead
We are delighted to announce that on the 25th October ‘Normous Newark will be once again returning, with full support of both the District and County Councils. What does this mean with the new
Read moreCarole Nash Winter Classic 2021 cancelled due to Covid-19
Due to the worsening situation and rising infection rate of Covid-19, Mortons Media Group has reluctantly taken the decision to cancel the Carole Nash Winter Classic show, planned for 09 – 10 January at Newark
Read moreAt your service: Fastenings firm that’s holding together well
Mick Payne brings some sound advice about keeping your bike in one piece as he revisits stainless steel nut and bolt manufacturer D Middleton & Son. Until I retired, I worked as an engineering designer,
Read moreNMM’s summer raffle has one month to go
As you saw last month, while the National Motorcycle Museum, just outside Birmingham, is still closed to visitors, it’s raising much-needed funds through yet another of its wonderful raffles. As per usual, somehow the wonderful
Read moreSpeed – the one genuinely modern pleasure
While the title suggests that the subject revolves around recent times, Mat Oxley’s book is focused on the challenges facing speed freaks and petrolheads around a century ago (and earlier), with the very first record-breakers
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