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  • Reference: Excelsior Manxman J14

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    1939 Excelsior Manxman J14 Cheltenham-based engineer Dave Lee is an Excelsior Manxman fan, of that there’s no doubt. This rare 500cc is one of a quartet of the high quality cammies that Dave owns, with among the others an ex-works 250cc example. Coming from an Excelsior-enthused family, Dave inherited his Manxman from his late father.…

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  • BHR battles rage at Lydden Hill

    BHR battles rage at Lydden Hill

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    Mervyn Stratford on his way to another victory on his 1934 Rudge 250 There was ample time for Saturdays 10-lap races and a couple of parades, but the Sunday curfew meant eight-lap outings, with damp conditions for the early part of the programme. Genuine ex-race machinery was supplemented by numerous less exotic models that were…

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  • Dambusters2014: Bike to the Bridge

    Dambusters2014: Bike to the Bridge

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    Last year the charity riders visited the Mohne dam in Germany The charity ride will start at RAF Coningsby, Lincs on September 17 and will finish with a ride into the city of Arnhem in the Netherlands in time for the commemoration ceremonies at the famous John Frost Bridge on September 19, 2014. Dambusters2014 is…

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  • Road Test: AJS Model S3

    Road Test: AJS Model S3

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    1931 AJS Model S3 classic motorcycle The mention of transverse V-twins automatically brings Moto Guzzis to mind, as the layout has been synonymous with the Italian firm since the 1960s. But AJS made a motorcycle in this format more than a third of a century earlier, and – judging by the latest restoration to emerge…

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  • Road Test: AJS Model S3

    Road Test: AJS Model S3

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    1931 AJS Model S3 classic motorcycle The mention of transverse V-twins automatically brings Moto Guzzis to mind, as the layout has been synonymous with the Italian firm since the 1960s. But AJS made a motorcycle in this format more than a third of a century earlier, and – judging by the latest restoration to emerge…

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  • South Liverpool club gymkhana, August 30, 1930

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    The club’s Motorcycle Gymkhana was a charity event in aid of the Liverpool Radium Fund and Cancer Hospital. The club raised a total of £15-15s for these noble causes and the main event was, of course, this bizarre and potentially hazardous race. The winner was a Mr A Cafferata (references to whom remain disappointingly illusive;…

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  • Road Test: AJS Model S3

    Road Test: AJS Model S3

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    1931 AJS Model S3 classic motorcycle The mention of transverse V-twins automatically brings Moto Guzzis to mind, as the layout has been synonymous with the Italian firm since the 1960s. But AJS made a motorcycle in this format more than a third of a century earlier, and – judging by the latest restoration to emerge…

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  • Flintoff Goldie brake

    Flintoff Goldie brake

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    Replacement BSA brake plate The brake shoes are fitted with bronze bearing plates to reduce the wear on the contact area, all fittings are manufactured from stainless steel and are drilled and reamed to eliminate slack in the operating system. The air scoop gauze is set back into its aperture and is flush with the…

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  • The Classic MotorCycle on sale – September 2014

    The Classic MotorCycle on sale – September 2014

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    September’s TCM is out! • Editor's welcome • Archive photograph         • News     • Diary      • Letters  • Coupes Moto Legende    • Subscribe and save           • BSA Rocket Gold Star Super Profile            • Velocette KTT     • BMW R67/R68   • Royal Enfield Motor Carrier          • Straight from the plate – 1930 Belgian GP               • Motorcycle spotlight –…

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  • Action-packed Museum weekend ahead

    Action-packed Museum weekend ahead

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    Book signing and more at NMM In addition to the unique test ride opportunities, the MT Tour events will include the incredible Dave Coates Stunt Show (Saturday 2 only) as well as the amazing MT Tour truck with exclusive MT apparel and accessories on display. Not only this but the Museum will play host to…

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