Fifty years on, the programme to take the first humans to the moon is arguably our single greatest achievement.
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Automobilia bonanza
Maybe thanks to the increased interest in all things of age, or because motorcycles and classic cars have increased in value beyond many people’s pocket, or whether it’s thanks to TV programmes such as American
Read moreJawa 350 OHC
Most riders will be familiar with Jawa’s 350 two-stroke twin that is very often seen with one of the Velorex range of sidecars attached. Mick Payne knows the breed, and takes a closer look at
Read moreDon’t miss the Eurojumble!
Make a date in your diary for this year’s Carole Nash Eurojumble on Friday, September 6 and Saturday, September 7. Thanks to the event’s proximity to Southampton, it attracts many visitors from mainland Europe, so
Read moreRipon roaring in August
Yorkshire’s picturesque Ripon Racecourse will play host to in excess of 500 historic vehicles over August Bank Holiday, and while many of them will be of the four-wheeled variety, there’s set to be a good
Read moreObsolete spindles remanufactured
While various AJS and Matchless models used a front wheel spindle that utilised taper roller bearings running directly on to the spindle, the spindles themselves became obsolete and unavailable quite some time ago. Usually fitted
Read moreBeezumph birthday bash
With 2019 bringing about the 40th anniversary of the Trident & Rocket 3 Owners Club, this year’s Beezumph Rally – held at Cadwell Park on July 25 and 26 – is set to be something
Read moreCalipers refurbed
Following mention of their brake caliper refurb kits last month, we can also point out that Brake Masters can rebuild and refurb calipers themselves. The rebuild comprises the caliper being stripped, cleaned and rebuilt, while
Read moreCornish cream
As one of the oldest dealers in the country, Damerells in Indian Queens in Cornwall, is currently run by the grandson of the founder, Steve Damerell. While they’re a new-bike dealership, they also retail second-hand
Read moreHomemade hero heads to auction
Motorcycles with an interesting provenance tend to raise some truly astounding prices at auction, yet this 1935 OK Supreme has an estimate that seems to buck that trend. When it was originally owned by Henry
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