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  • Bright spark

    Bright spark

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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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  • Renegades needed for reunion

    Renegades needed for reunion

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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 poster

    Free poster

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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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  • H&H Classics revamp

    H&H Classics revamp

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    H&H Classics website The firm plans to offer 0% vendor’s commission on specific sales, settlement time down from eight working days to three, dedicated account managers for each entry and three different types of sale for clients to choose from. The first of the three different types of sale is the specialist. These will be…

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  • Lincs Aviation Wolds Run

    Lincs Aviation Wolds Run

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    Lincs Aviation Wolds Run Now in its fifth year, the event at the Aviation Heritage Centre, East Kirkby, Lincolnshire PE23 4DE, will also feature a couple of taxi runs by Lancaster bomber Just Jane. There will be ostrich burgers on sale too. Since it started, the event has raised more than £17,000 for the Lincolnshire…

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  • Brace yourself

    Brace yourself

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    Norman Hyde’s Hinckley Bonneville fork brace Fitting a fork brace not only beefs up the Bonneville’s 41mm diameter front forks, but also gives the front end of the British twin a more purposeful appearance. CNC-machined in the UK from solid aluminium alloy, the Hyde fork brace is light, stiff and has a satin finish that…

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  • News in brief

    News in brief

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    Velocette Venom It is feared that new ‘anti-tampering’ rules may even result in a ban on machines over seven years old being used in urban areas. An e-petition opposing the draft legislation has been set up on the Government’s website. Make your voice heard! • Both old and new machines will be welcomed at the…

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  • Churchill says 'oh yes'

    Churchill says 'oh yes'

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    Actor Martin Clunes with Churchill The 60 second spot shows the lovable chums roaring into a quintessentially British village aboard a quintessentially British Triumph Thunderbird outfit, stopping to rescue lost kittens and salvage DIY disasters on their whirlwind drive. Subsequent ads for car insurance and home insurance focus on Churchill and Martin Clunes’ friendship in…

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  • DKW information request

    DKW information request

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    DKW RT200 Bernie Stevens, who has been involved with the marque for the last 25 years, would like to hear from anyone who owns one of these machines. He said: “The model DKW RT200VS was imported into this country in late 1958 for about nine months, sold at a knock down price of £129-10s-6d. “How…

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  • Big draw at Vehikel

    Big draw at Vehikel

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    There were lots of small machines for restoration It was based in two halls with stands outside too. The larger motorcycles were displayed in one hall, together with stalls featuring spares, tools and literature. Most British marques were represented and there were club stands as well. The other hall was home to a surprisingly large…

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