From The Archive

From the archive: Ariel factory prototypes – and a well-executed BSA/Leader special

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Sam Hewitt

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16th April 2020

A reader’s letter in last month’s issue about a fine BSA Bantam/Ariel Leader special brought two enlightened replies which, between
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from the archive: Goffy’s light fantastic!

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Sam Hewitt

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8th April 2020

Mick Payne discovers many ways of improving the lighting performance of classic motorcycles as he talks to Paul Goff. It
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From the Archive: Love your bikes? Thenyou’ll love the Bike Bus

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Sam Hewitt

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2nd April 2020

Operated by the Caledonian Motorcycle Transport Company, the Bike Bus specialises in professional long-distance motorcycle transport between Scotland and England,
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From the Archive: It’s time to get into line!

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Sam Hewitt

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18th March 2020

Fitting a sidecar with the aim of obtaining the best-possible handling will pay big dividends out on the road, writes
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From the Archive: Made in Japan – The ‘Black Bomber’ and beyond – what went wrong?

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Sam Hewitt

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11th March 2020

Steve Cooper pulls no punches as he looks back on the 1965 UK debut of Honda’s first technically brilliant ‘big
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From the Archive: Make yourself at home at the Victoria Bikers’ Pub

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Sam Hewitt

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4th March 2020

If you like the company of fellow motorcyclists in an atmosphere of live music, real ale and no-fuss British food,
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From the archive: Born to perform?

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Shannon Butcher

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6th February 2020

Pete Kelly turns to the Mortons Motorcycle Archive once again to see how the reporters of the day saw three entirely different kinds of motorcycles named after famous race circuits.
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A brief history of motorcycle sidecars

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Shannon Butcher

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4th February 2020

Uncommon as they are today, sidecars are an interesting footnote in motorcycling history…
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From the Archive: Memories of Mike

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Shannon Butcher

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21st January 2020

We asked Racer readers to send us their recollections of the young Mike Hailwood. Sydney Webster and Jock Leyden sent us theirs…
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Lake District

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Jayne Skayman

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13th September 2016

If you would like a photo print of this image have a look on www.mortonsarchive.com
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