With reference to Joe Bingham’s letter (‘Comet comments’) in the March issue, although the Vincent seat support may seem a little strange and it may look as though the seat moves up and down as
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Category: Letters
Ulster Grand Prix appreciation
Thanks for a fantastic article on the Ulster Grand Prix’s formative years by Richard Rosenthal (TCM April). I grew up on the A26 just north of Aldergrove (Belfast International Airport) on what was known as
Read moreSinnis success
Roy Poynting’s article in the March edition (Fact? Pah, who needs fact…) spoke to me. I have owned many bikes in my long life – Ariel Square Four outfits when the kids were small, a
Read moreTimes have changed
After reading the editor’s welcome in the February edition, I had a little smile to myself how things have changed over the years. I have reached a conclusion that it is to do with age
Read morePanther V-twin
Please find attached a picture of Geoff Stray’s V-twin Panther, a work in progress pictured at the Bristol show on the Panther OC’s stand – notice the square-section swinging arm. I think you must agree
Read moreLetters: A question of taste
Beauty is indeed in the eye of the beholder. I personally consider the Bimota MV (January 2017) to be equal to the Munch Mammut in terms of ugliness. On the other end of the scale,
Read moreA Norton job well done
A few years ago I mentioned to my wife I’d quite like to restore an old motorcycle. My ownership history is mainly Japanese machines. But she suggested I look for a Norton 500T, as this
Read moreThe wrong Ernie?
I believe that reader Howard McKay (TCM, November 2016) has got his Ernies mixed up when he mentioned the nice ‘Ernie Lyons BSA racer.’ This machine was actually built in 1952 by Ernie Earles of
Read moreYou Can’t Wear Out an Indian Scout: Indians and The Wall of Death
New and updated edition Authors: Allan Ford and Nick Corble The Indian Scout motorcycle is the favoured mount for Wall of Death riders all over the world. Drawing upon modern and archive material, most
Read moreCam help required
I am the lucky owner of a Zenith B2, 1930, 350cc OHV Twin port JAP engine. I did restore this bike some years ago but never started the engine, being happy to keep it as
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