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Magnetic tool tray Internet parts specialist Wemoto searches the world for new parts, accessories and tools to add to its ever-expanding catalogue and a simple, but brilliantly useful new product line is this magnetic parts tray, which comes in two handy sizes. Essential for every mechanic and workshop, the magnetic parts tray puts an end…

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Founders Day is the most eclectic collection of classic motorcycling The theme for this year’s event will be military motorcycles. You can display your machine individually or if a member of a military club, why not put on a display? For all trade stands contact Chris Grundy on 0116 288 8265 and for machine displays…

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Italian Georgio with pal… they travelled from Trieste and won best T150 From tiny beginnings this incredible track based event – devoted to, but not exclusively for, three-cylinder motorcycles produced by the BSA/Triumph concern in the 1960s and 70s – has grown in incredible proportions to the point where it attracted the old factory riders…

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The festival last year was a huge success The 2011 Festival of 1000 Bikes was a monster and huge interest is already being expressed in next year’s event. The VMCC is delighted to announce that the festival returns to Mallory Park on the weekend of July 6-8, 2012. Support will come from Footman James Insurance…

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Actress Jill Halfpenny with her Moto Guzzi Halfpenny took up the challenge issued by the Get On campaign to learn to ride a motorbike and spend a week in the mountainous kingdom of Lesotho in Southern Africa working with charity Riders for Health to deliver antiretroviral drugs. Jill said: "I was already a scooter rider…

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You too could ride on the Prescott Hill… The date this year has been changed to April 22 in order to avoid clashes with other events and the organisers hope to improve on the 5500 attendance last year. That said the 2011 event still raised more than £52,000 for the Nationwide Association of Blood Bikes…

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Chris Walker on Norton at Thundersprint Norton CEO, Stuart Garner, said: "We had a fantastic time at the Thundersprint and only the pressure of delivering Commandos worldwide kept us away from this year’s event. The crowds were enormous and our 961 Commandos were extremely well received. "We also enjoyed the intimacy of the Thundersprint where…

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DVLA changes are ahead Proposals published for consultation by Roads Minister Mike Penning claim to mean millions of vehicle users will benefit.  The Government is planning to centralise the DVLA’s services, and under the new proposals, services offered, such as renewing tax discs, will be available online. Mr Penning said: "Centralising is the first crucial…

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Race Retro 2012 Honda is the motorcycle marque which will be celebrated. Visitors to hall three will be able to delight in the variety of Honda displays and the fact that they can rub shoulders with Honda team riders, team managers, and mechanics. Of course, classic motorcycles should be heard as well as seen, so…

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