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The news comes following the completion of a strategic review recommending closure of the current warehouse and distribution operation based at Sparkford, and the amalgamation of the UK automotive manuals and general interest books section of the company. With origins that can be traced back to 1960, Haynes Publishing has undergone many changes since it…

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Says David: “The bike is a two previous owner 1959 ES2 500 Norton, this is a local motorcycle bought new by the late Gilbert (Gilly) Iveson from Bangor Co Down on July 3, 1959. He bought the bike from our well known Norton agent; Chambers motorcycle dealers in Belfast. Gilly motoXed, trialled and I saw…

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The ‘CBX 2014’ calendar shows off the most successful six pack in the annals of the motorcycle in all its facets on 13 stunning photographs. Ruedi Imhof not only owns these bikes, he also rides them. The thrilling action shots show the Swiss national on his first-generation CBX and on the evolution model, which thanks…

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Riku Routo was the first to make a change in that respect when he opened Ace Corner Finland in Lahti, a town in the south of Finland. It works like its London mother ship. It is a great place to hang out. There is eating and drinking, as well as different runs and gatherings. Naturally…

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Although this does not seem to be a great number of entries, please bear in mind that there are 148 other riders who are not competing with you for these spaces as they already have a ride. If you are interested in taking part in the 2014 Trial, please remember that you do need to…

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Basically the standard carb studs are 2.5in apart and the Monobloc and Concentric need 2in. Surrey Cycles does two types – for the 350 and 500 Goldie. It is the latest addition to the Surrey Cycles carburettor range and is to the usual standard enthusiasts have come to expect from the company. The studs are…

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Expect some spectacular on-track riding as many of the championship bronze and silver medal positions are still unclaimed. Out of the 30-plus three-wheelers. Look out for the Konig of Chris Nickels and the 'Morgan Hale' of Ewan Cameron, who is also campaigning the 'Manx Superior' in the solo unlimited races. The hordes of scooters can…

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Their achievement was even more remarkable because of the two bikes they chose to do the run on – BSA’s Gold Star Clubman models. Of the many achievements laid at the wheels of the Clubman Goldie, touring isn’t normally the first one that springs to mind. Anyway, the two bikes Dave and Keith rode performed…

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“We have supported an epic 4000 mile coastline ride for autism throughout the year,” said Mulberry’s MD Martin Chick, “and the culmination of this fantastic feat, undertaken by Paul Newman, will be a ride into the show on Sunday morning and Paul will be accompanied by our very special guest and NAS supporter, 1970s pop…

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He achieved this distinction in his own way by converting an AJS 7R road racer to off-road trim and dominating. His rise began when he was selected to represent Sweden as part of the MXdNations team in 1954. The individual winner of the event, his efforts also placed the Swedish team second. Nilsson was deemed…

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