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The machine is a 500cc Villiers V4 special built in 1962, and Sam writes: “If Mr Hockley would like to come and see us, we’d be happy to show him the bike where it is on display.” Villiers, of course, made proprietary engines rather than complete machines, and the name on this amazing special’s tank…

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The two plaques unveiled in memory of George Brough The first plaque is in Mandalay Street where he was born, and the second in Arnold Road where he lived for a while. Brough owners and their machines turned up to witness the unveilings of both plaques by the Sheriff of Nottingham on Saturday, April 26.

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Demob Runners with demobbed Vulcan bomber For the first time the entry criteria has been widened to include all machines made before 1950 as previously the cut-off was at 1930. After the Second World War the rush was on to get mobile using whatever was available on two or three wheels and the Scottish Demob…

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John Wallis and the SS80 back in 1973 The epic trek will be made to raise money for Comic Relief. John said: “The trip is likely to be at least 4000 miles which I plan to do over 3-4 weeks starting June 25, from the Milton Keynes museum. “Most nights I will be staying with…

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The smaller capacity bikes are seldom seen at Scottish runs and rallies with most entrants taking part on machines of 350cc and upwards. The Scottish end of the VMCC aims to start a new trend with a joint venture between the club’s Stirling Castle and Clyde Valley Sections organising a run starting from the Woodside…

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Try your hand at sidecar racing… A group of 'big wheel' outfit racers are giving up their time, advice and allowing their outfits to be used by novices to give wannabee road racers of the sidecar persuasion a chance to get on track without the expense of fronting up a pile of cash to buy…

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• A tooth in time These are flow pump gears for the iconic AMC G50 overhead cam engine. One is a brand new freshly made one, the other is an old one with a tooth missing. Apparently this is a common fault with the G50 and presumably the 7R engine too. What happens is, the…

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Graham Lampkin getting some training in for his off-road adventure Most people heading for June’s Shetland Classic Motor Show will be taking to main roads on a modern bike. But Graham plans to travel on either his BSA or Royal Enfield, off road as much as possible, and is raising money for Cancer Research UK.…

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Billed as the UK’s biggest free family wheels-themed festival, it’s set to combine motion, power and elegance in three days of high-energy action across the seaside town. From historic classic cars and world-class BMX stunts to Monster Truck shows and supercars there will be something for everyone. The line-up so far is planned to include…

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“I have ridden at the Thundersprint twice before and I honestly loved every minute of it. GP racing is a serious business – very serious indeed. My mind is entirely focused on winning and I really do miss the chance to mix with the fans. “The Thundersprint is a giant two-day party for anyone who…

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