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Owners of T160 Triumph Tridents might be interested to know that a T160 Triplex primary drive conversion sprocket is now available from Clive Scarfe Systems. T160 triplex primary drive problem solved All you need to carry out the T160 conversion is the new sprocket, your original spider assembly and shock-absorber rubber retaining plate, a T150…

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After winning a Carole Nash Insurance competition, 37-year-old Ben Hayes from Cheshire recently spent a day he’ll never forget with his motorcycle racing hero, Leon Haslam. Carole Nash winner Ben spends a day with his hero Leon Haslam Experiencing a few laps as pillion passenger with Leon’s equally famous dad, Ron is one of the…

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Almost 200 bikes, including some real Japanese exotica, turned up for the Vintage Japanese Motorcycle Club’s Japanese bikers’ day at the Sammy Miller Motorcycle Museum on Saturday, June 11 – and Nigel Barratt and Steph Murchison are to be congratulated on once again organising such a fabulous event. Japanese bikers’ day at Sammy Miller Museum…

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Sponsored by Harleyworld of Chesterfield, the 2016 Thunderfest at Darley Moor saw a packed grid striving to reach their personal target times in a tough 10-lap competition. Timely Thunderfest victory for Rob Head Class A winner Rob Head (740 BSA Norton) is seen in close company with Class B winner Keith Ruddock (250 BSA). The…

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Have you ever wondered what it would be like to ride a Brough, a ‘cammy’ Velocette, a two-speed Scott or a ‘Class One’ veteran? Who said that old bikes weren’t fun to ride? The club’s ‘Reed Scott’ is mastered by an enthusiastic rider. Well, your dreams can come true when you enrol on a Vintage…

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LEADING European oil and lubricant specialist Motul is to be the official partner of the 2016 International Dirt Bike Show, the two parties have announced. Motul joins forces with the International Dirt Bike Show The manufacturer has teamed up with the premier indoor off-road motorcycle exhibition as it reveals the launch of 13 new bespoke…

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Picture the Dad’s Army scene as Captain Mainwaring addresses his mainly past their ‘sell-by’ date squad, writes Ted Bemand. They should have been looking over a beautiful patchwork of green fields… “Right, men,” he says. “I’ve got an idea. Instead of waiting for the invasion, we need to practise one ourselves, on our autocycles.” (The…

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Old bikes don’t handle? Mervyn Stratford’s fiery cornering style on his Rudges could put many a lardy modern bike to shame! The ASI Moto Show has to be one of the best-kept secrets of the classic bike world in the UK – which, considering the advertising the Italian club has done over the 16 years…

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