During the 1980s, Eric Turner spent four years building a stunning replica of Ernie Lyons’ 1946 Manx Grand Prix-winning prototype Triumph GP from boxes of accumulated bits, hours of scouring autojumbles, some skilfully made small
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There may be troubles ahead…
Seizures, bent valves and cooked batteries were just three of the problems encountered when James Crosby set off on an epic 2821-mile journey around Britain on a Triumph Tiger Cub to raise awareness of the
Read moreDreaming of summer – and TT races long ago!
Regular contributor Colin Rider digs out some family photos of the TT during the early 1950s – and gives us the perfect Christmas quiz idea. Winter… it’s a time when we reflect on summers past
Read moreThe rebirth of a Grumph
Gareth Tunstell tells of the long and painstaking job of rebuilding the Triumph-engined Greeves that he bought as a project nine years ago. In the autumn of 2008 I saw an advert for a project
Read moreBraced bars, high pipes and dubious tyres – the early Japanese take on digging the dirt
Rushing to the burgeoning American off-road market by tarting up heavy bikes that were designed primarily for the road was never going to work — and it was one early lesson that the Japanese soon
Read moreAt your service: Polished fasteners – and a ‘Tigger’ for the road!
After investing in a CNC capstan lathe, Meriden Off Road of Brierley Hill, West Midlands, is now making a wide range of its own high-quality stainless steel fastenings for Triumph Tiger Cubs – and proprietor
Read moreReaders’ tales: More nightmare bike journeys
Dim and dimmer – a freezing night ride to remember Bruce Preston recalls the night when the lights went out on a prewar 125cc Villiers-engined Triumph that cost him and a mate £10. I was
Read moreLightweights with attitude
Pete Kelly takes a look at some of the smaller machines produced by a galaxy of Italian manufacturers during the golden era of the 1950s and 60s. We’ll return to those not mentioned this time,
Read moreWho’s to blame for ‘insane’ classic bike prices?
With wages now falling below living costs, and interest rates at a ridiculous low, those fortunate enough to have savings are looking for ways to safeguard them – and many see classic bikes as the
Read moreA Trotter-free zone!
This month, for once, Mick Payne look at three-wheelers of a different kind, and points out that the idea goes back a very long time! While looking at the Honda outfit we featured in this
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