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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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The Taverners Section has previously put on vintage trials in the Leicestershire area for many years. The festival includes many other attractions, including 1993 500cc GP World Champion ‘Revvin’ Kevin Schwantz who will be riding an ex-works Suzuki RGV 500 in the ‘past masters’ section on Sunday, July 8. And working in association with Ducati…

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EasyCap ‘condenser’ This is a new business set up last year to offer a completely new concept and product for magneto owners: an easily fitted condenser option for all the ‘hard’ (i.e. rotating coil) mags – the Lucas K series, magdynos, BTH and (some) foreign ones. Called the EasyCap and using surface-mount, multi-layer, ceramic capacitors…

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Slippery Sam at work There will be a special commemorative plaque for each bike, as well as the usual rally awards. The guest of honour will be Les Williams. This event, which is free to allcomers, is not just limited to owners of the above bikes and other club members are encouraged to come along.…

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Free tyre wall poster The attractive vintage tyres poster is printed on thick high gloss paper, and would adorn any garage or office. It is available free of charge to anyone interested in classic motorcycling. For your free copy, contact Vintage Tyres on [email protected] or 01590 612261 and it will be posted to you. Vintage…

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