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The goal is to promote the benefits of commuting by motorcycle or scooter and to show other commuters just how easy and convenient powered two wheeled travel is. Benefits include cost and time savings plus the enjoyment factor for the rider. The day is being promoted by the Get On campaign which is itself backed…

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In this centenary year of the SACU – Scottish Auto Cycle Union – the fact is to be celebrated. But what was the GP? Was it car racing? Road racing on two wheels? Three wheels even? Nope, it was the 1978 250cc British MX GP and it was held at Kilmartin in Argyll on June…

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Luckily Rex’s Speed Shop is on the case. It seems the pulser coil can fail and that prevents the spark happening, so the guys at Rex’s Speed Shop have developed a magneto conversion – pictured – that allows the 1973-76 DT, MX, IT and YZ 250, 360 and 400cc models with electronic ignition to run…

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The event takes place at South Cerney Airfield near Cirencester from Friday, August 2, to Sunday, August 4. It is expected to attract more than 15,000 visitors. A spokesman for the event said: “The show attracts thousands of exhibits from all corners of the British Isles, as well as some from further afield – it…

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The changes, which come into force from June 1, mean banned drivers will have to demonstrate that they are not alcohol dependent at the end of their disqualification and before they start driving. At the moment, banned drivers can get back behind the wheel as soon as their disqualification ends just by lodging an application…

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Every year the event (this year on June 16) is oversubscribed and once again the 600 places were filled well before the closing date.   Martyn Raybould, VMCC relationship manager from Footman James, is taking part again, this time on a 1925 Triumph after enjoying his first run last year and will be joining a host…

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With a cut-off date of 1986, the 220 bikes entered represented a generous sampling of British, continental and Japanese machinery spanning 72 years. The oldest motorcycle taking part was a 1914 New Hudson Model D, a design evocative of the pre-First World War years when owning and riding a powered twowheeler was an adventure now…

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Safer straps from Lynx Starting with Lynx's tie-down straps. They’re the safe alternative to aero elastic cords with a hook on the end. There are terrible stories of such things causing accidents and injuries, but thanks to Lynx Hooks there’s a safer alternative. Not only are they individually super-stretchy, but have a very secure interlocking…

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With the support of event partners Footman James Insurance, Bonhams Auctioneers and Old Bike Mart, the format of the 65th run will be similar to 2012 but with new routes and checkpoints to challenge the riders. With 600 entrants, the VMCC Banbury Run is the biggest gathering and run in the world for machines manufactured…

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New motorcycle range from WD-40 The WD-40 Specialist range covers everything from cleaning and lubricating through to protecting the motorcycle, and includes a choice of chain wax for dry conditions and chain lube for application when it’s wet. There’s also chain cleaner and bike wash, as well as degreaser and dry PTFE lubricant too. WD-40…

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