Sam Hewitt
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Metal mangling: Part 1
For many post Second World War classics and some older machines, parts, from individual items to complete components, are available from specialist engineers, dealers or clubs – for older or rarer models, self-help is the way forward. Words and photographs: RICHARD ROSENTHAL Many of us, including me, don’t have the skills, engineering knowledge or equipment…
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You were asking: Your queries resolved with Richard Rosenthal
Roe motorcycle I’ve been advised to contact you as I’m trying to find information for a Roe motorcycle I purchased a little while ago. It was first registered to Robert Corteen in the Isle of Man. I haven’t been able to find any pictures or references relating to any other surviving Roe motorcycles and all…
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Private passionsand public pleasure
There was an impressive and much-varied entry at this free to the public French event. Words and photographs: Mike Davis An eclectic range of two-wheeled machines, spanning more than a century of motorcycling, were put through their paces over the 1200 metre street circuit that plays host to the Chinon Classic each June. While many…
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It’s all part of the fun
More trials and tribulations along the way prove that if life is easy, you’re doing it wrong… Words and photographs: Tim Britton Deciding to assemble a pile of parts into a working motorcycle seemed to have several advantages. It would free-up shelf space for a start and allow a bit of relaxing ‘working with my…
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Men who mattered: Bert Hopwood
Hoppy was always one for the art of getting a move on. Words: Adam Rear Herbert ‘Bert’ Hopwood was a Midlander who held very definite views and had no hesitation in expressing them in a forthright manner. Born in Birmingham in 1908 to a poor family, he left school aged 14 and started work at…
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A brief chat with… Team JAP
For a few years, Team JAP have been making a bit of a name for themselves in classic motocross. We chat to team manager Cecil Pearson. Words and photographs: Tim Britton The classic motocross scene is an interesting one and it encompasses an almost bewildering range of classes to hopefully ensure all sorts of bikes…
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Chaos theory
The year of 1965 was not, on the whole, a good one for the British motorcycle industry. Confusion, doom and panic led to some baffling decisions from the chaps in charge. Yet, from this tumult came some worthy models, like this AJS Model 33. Words: RACHAEL CLEGG Photographs: GARY CHAPMAN It’s doubtful that Sir Norman…
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A fitting celebration
The Rickman Enthusiasts’ Day, held at the Sammy Miller Museum on June 23, brought an eclectic range of machinery and people together. Words and photographs: James Robinson Don and Derek Rickman, motocross royalty and innovative manufacturers of many products, were on hand to witness what was the biggest attendance in nine years at the Sammy…
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The first five years
Since its inception in 1947, the Motocross des Nations has been held annually with the 72nd event run at Red Bud in the US in 2018. During its lifetime, the event title has been anglicised and the format manipulated. Here, we look at the inaugural quintet of events. Words: Richard Rosenthal Photographs: Mortons Archive After…
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Old soldier
If only motorcycles could tell stories then this Indian would surely have plenty to tell, quite possibly from battlefield to silver screen. Words and photographs: James Adam Bolton Approximately one hour and 32 minutes into the epic 1977 war film ‘A Bridge Too Far’ (a staple Saturday afternoon film for Second World War-obsessed kids of…
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