This week on Classic Bikers Club
This week on CBC, dream job on offer as we chase an editor for Classic Motorcycle Mechanics, the International Dirt Bike Show has been purchased by Mortons, win a Laverda SF1 750cc twin, plus articles on the Honda RC30 and Yamaha 0W01, DMW P200 De Luxe and maintaining your head bearings...
News
International Dirt Bike Show
Lincolnshire-based publisher Mortons, already the organiser of the largest classic motorcycle shows in Europe, is delighted to announce it has purchased the International Dirt Bike Show
Offham Steam Rally
In past years, the annual Offham Steam Rally has enjoyed some of the best of the autumn weather, making it a great destination for a ride. Unfortunately, this year’s affair was distinctly damp and less motorcycle-friendly
The way we were: November 1912
Wolverhampton-based AJS enjoyed substantial sales success during 1912, so much so that competition activity was slashed, though AJS capitalised on the reflected glory of privateer success, detailing the achievements of AJS riders
Editor wanted for Classic Motorcycle Mechanics
The best job in biking is up for grabs! This is an exciting opportunity to be at the heart of the classic motorcycle scene and to find, ride and work on the best examples of the bikes that matter for Britain's fastest growing biking sector
Enter the running for the ultimate stocking stuffer
Motorcyclists are running out of time to scoop the ultimate Christmas present – an immaculate 1973 Laverda SF1 750cc twin
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Classified advertisements
Find your bits and next project here. Over 1200 ads this week!
Dismantling the Royal Enfield Bullet engine
Royal Enfield Bullet 350cc motorcycle engine disassembly
Fantastic film of Italian police riders putting on a motorbike display in the 50s
Barry Sheene being interviewed for the British 500GP race in 1983. He talks through the injuries he received in his 'horror crash' and how he bemoans having an uncompetitive bike
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Latest articlesMZ TS buying guide
In the cash-strapped times of the late 70s recession the East German MZ TS models were the machines of choice for wallet-savvy motorcyclists
Not every concours champion needs to be a mutli-cylindered superbike. Mick Knowles took top honours with his Villiers-powered DMW a little while ago
At Arpajon, in August 1930, the Motorcycle Club de France organised its annual record attempts meeting, arranging for over four miles of the main Paris-Orleans road to be closed, so speed men from around the globe could congregate and attempt to establish new world’s bests
Prices have doubled in less than 10 years and yet there’s never been a better time to buy a Honda RC30 or Yamaha OW01. Steve Rose explains why
Motorcycle steering head bearings take a lot of abuse and if ignored they’ll make a good machine handle like a cranky mule. We show you what's involved in keeping things smooth and silky
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Win bike service kit worth £800!
Those nice chaps at Wemoto have decided one of our readers must win a prize worth about £800, one which will keep your bike in tip-top condition
Royal Enfield print prize draw
The Highlands are freezing in late October but it didn't stop Royal Enfield planning a Land's End to John o' Groats run in late autumn in 1964, followed by a track session at Silverstone as a publicity stunt. We have ten 10in x 8in prints of the start of that shivering trip to give away
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Over 1200 adverts online this week, featuring motorcycles, spares, memorabilia, wanted, pretty much everything you'll need, in fact, for your next project! Go on, sell those old spares and buy the next winter restoration project!
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Issue 40-06 - June 2013
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