I am 76 and still building and riding motorcycles. The builds started at 15 when I left school and started work at the local garage. The very first bike was a round frame DOT scrambler. The
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Woolley information
I am the new owner of the Woolley Yamaha 50cc eight-speed. Apart from the information available on the Classic 50cc racing web page I have no other information. Would any of your readers have any
Read moreChristmas gift guide for motorcycle enthusiasts launched
Want a motorcycle for Christmas? Ok, you’ll probably have to ask Father Christmas for that one, but we have got all the motorcycling stocking fillers you could ever wish for this festive season. Why not
Read moreResponse to Plowright request
With regard to a letter from Chris Hawkings of Bath in OBM Readers Letters, July 2020. I am responding to the request for any pictures of Jack Plowright Motorcycles. This advertisement (pictured left) was featured
Read moreUncle John’s Vinnie – where is it now?
I found this picture of my late uncle John Mcness whilst clearing his house. He sadly passed away on Good Friday of Covid-19 at the age of 93. I would be very grateful to you
Read moreMore hedge-dweller information
With reference to the letter from Rodney Wildsmith in June 2020’s OBM ‘Hedge-dwelling Scott… where are UU?’ Rodney also contacted the Scott Owners’ Club with the same inquiry and we were able to put together
Read moreGalletto chariot and a restored Cardellino
I thought this might be of interest to you following the picture last month on the front of OBM. It was taken some years ago at a Moto Guzzi event in Mandello. I don’t know
Read moreOLD BIKE MART CHRISTMAS GIFT GUIDE 2020!
Christmas is just around the corner, meaning that it’s time to start present hunting yet again. Fortunately, we’ve made your life that bit simpler with our exclusive Christmas Gift Guide! Check out some of these fantastic OBM picks…
Read moreIsle of Man TT 2021 cancelled due to Covid uncertainties
The Isle of Man Government has confirmed that the next TT will take place from Saturday 28 May to Saturday 11 June in 2022. It’s sad news – but considering the continued uncertainty as a
Read moreHUGE 30% off at Mortons Books this Black Friday weekend!
Mortons Books’ biggest sale of the year has arrived! You can get a HUGE 30% OFF ALL BOOKS from Black Friday through to 11:59pm on Cyber Monday PLUS you can get FREE UK delivery. Whether
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