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  • THIS WEEKEND! The 34th Carole Nash Bristol Classic MotorCycle Show

    THIS WEEKEND! The 34th Carole Nash Bristol Classic MotorCycle Show

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    February 8-9, 2014 at the Bath & West Showground, Shepton Mallet, Somerset Ninety per cent of the show is undercover and protected from the elements and plans are in place to park all vehicles on hard standing and open up additional gates, so there will be no muddy car park moments and minimal queuing. Worst…

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  • Going L for leather with Vintage range

    Going L for leather with Vintage range

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    Each item is hand-made to order, and the belts have snakeskin inserts which can feature lettering of your choice. The doctor’s bags are superb quality and come in three different sizes. All leather items are available in black, brown or any colour you wish. The bags and toolboxes can be embossed with the brand of…

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  • Tracking down a Norton Commando

    Tracking down a Norton Commando

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    The bike is now believed to be in Brighton, or in one of the areas surrounding it. Roy has expressed a wish for the bike’s story to continue, and is looking to find the new owner so that he can reacquaint himself with his old mount, and maybe add a few pictures of it to…

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  • Hammer goes down on Buddy's bike

    Hammer goes down on Buddy's bike

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    Famous three musicians collect their bikes (Ariel on right) Buddy was a prolific American singer-songwriter and his work influenced later musicians, like the Beatles, Rolling Stones, Bob Dylan and shaped the popular sound for decades to some. Having just returned from a world tour, Buddy Holly and the Crickets each bought new motorcycles to celebrate…

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  • Reference: Sidevalve 500cc Norton singles: which to choose?

    Reference: Sidevalve 500cc Norton singles: which to choose?

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    1913 Norton BRS Norton’s first in-house engine in 1907 was a sidevalve single – but of 660cc, though reduced to 633c (in 1908) for production. The first 500 – or 475cc – debuted in 1909, with the famous 79 x 100mm dimensions adopted from 1911. For all the rest of its days, the 500cc sidevalve…

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  • Reference: Sidevalve 500cc Norton singles: which to choose?

    Reference: Sidevalve 500cc Norton singles: which to choose?

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    1913 Norton BRS Norton’s first in-house engine in 1907 was a sidevalve single – but of 660cc, though reduced to 633c (in 1908) for production. The first 500 – or 475cc – debuted in 1909, with the famous 79 x 100mm dimensions adopted from 1911. For all the rest of its days, the 500cc sidevalve…

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  • Mole Benn\'s MVs headline Stafford

    Mole Benn\'s MVs headline Stafford

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    Top of the bill is a 1954 125cc Bialbero Top of the bill is a 1954 125cc Bialbero (so double overhead camshaft) racer, shown above, with able – and almost as stunning – support provided by a pair of 125cc Monalbero (single overhead cam) competition mounts, with one 1953, the other 1954. Other MVs from…

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  • Swingfield Minnis, Kent

    Swingfield Minnis, Kent

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    Mark Nelson is just in front of Paul Pinfold’s outfit while Gerry and Steve Wheeler are in close attendance in the interval ‘demonstration’ To add to what is already an intense occasion, the club invited former champions and contenders  to attend. Among those who could be found in, or near, the hospitality tent many had…

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  • Buddy Holly's bike up for auction!

    Buddy Holly's bike up for auction!

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    Buddy Holly’s Ariel Cyclone And amongst Waylon's personal possessions is one lot which must rank as one of the rarest motorcycle treasures of all time, as it is none other than Buddy Holly's 4,000-mile Ariel Cyclone. Bought on May 13, 1958 by Buddy as he celebrated his hard work and success in the music industry.…

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  • Buddy Holly and Ariel Cyclone

    Buddy Holly and Ariel Cyclone

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    Half way through Buddy and Jerry Allsion stage a mock recreation of the Knife Scene from Rebel without a Cause. > Buddy\’s bike at auction

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