Weather didn’t put too many people off Thanks to the weather, which at times resembled a monsoon, a slightly reduced number of participants left Hayes Garden World in Ambleside, Cumbria on Friday August 17 to
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On guard for alloy
Treat your classic to alloy mudguards Given what they do on a motorcycle, mudguards are one of the first components to suffer damage and rusting as a bike gets used. In the winter they get
Read moreBike identity crisis
Can Classic Bikers Club users help solve the identity crisis? John believes it originated with a York-based Triumph dealer but from then on it’s variously described as possibly a Norton or even a Honda. Its
Read moreTreasure trove of classics uncovered
1939 Ariel, one of many uncovered treasures More than 40 rare, unusual and collectable vehicles were hoarded by John Linegar of Grimsby who left them largely untouched for decades before his death aged 83. Highlights
Read moreOld Bike Mart out now!
August Old Bike Mart out now! In this issue: • News Latest news from the classic motorcycle industry • Out and about What's on where – past events and forthcoming • Attention to detail Thanks
Read moreBanbury ‘mystery’ artist is revealed
Martin Squires hard at work with his sketchpad Now we can reveal that his name is Martin Squires and his work is very good indeed. He wrote in after seeing himself in print and said:
Read moreTake a ride to the codebreakers’ mansion
Classic cars and motorcycles will be at Bletchley Park Last year’s picnic in the grounds of the 19th century mansion attracted more than 250 vehicles and 1500 visitors. Similar numbers are expected this year. The
Read moreBikers 'will benefit' from closures
Roads Minister Mike Penning The reforms involve centralising the DVLA’s services, making more transactions available online and closing 39 regional offices. It is believed that this will result in around £26 million year on year
Read moreGraeme celebrates bike win
Graeme Clark won the Bonneville T140 Silver Jubilee Just 1000 of these rare machines were produced to UK specification to commemorate the Queen’s Silver Jubilee, with a further 1000 going to the US and 400
Read moreSpring puller
Spring puller saves diy frustration If you’ve ever tried to pull an exhaust spring into place using pliers then try this tool instead. It amazed even the jaded old ‘oi seen it all before’ editor
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