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  • Thousands find their perfect part at spectacular eurojumble

    Thousands find their perfect part at spectacular eurojumble

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    Taking place in Netley Marsh, Hampshire, on September 5-6, the event saw a vast selection of motorcycle parts – covering all marques, ages and eras – finding new homes as eagle-eyed buyers scoured stalls for the bits they needed for their project bikes. Fine weather could only add the Eurojumble’s broad appeal and alongside the…

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  • Wheels & Wings, Dunsfold

    Wheels & Wings, Dunsfold

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    John Kennedy gets ready for an outing with the sprint Comet that was a Vincent Owners’ Club project Although competing with numerous other attractions, the formula of offering 'something for everyone' was spectacularly successful. The organisers were obliged to close the gates on Sunday, with the location filled to capacity and gridlock on the surrounding…

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  • The Classic MotorCycle on sale – October 2014

    The Classic MotorCycle on sale – October 2014

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    New issue’s out! • Editor’s intro • Archive photograph          • News      • Diary       • Letters   • Norton OC at Dorset        • Mallory Bike Bonanza       • Cotton centenary              • Norton Model 50 Super Profile     • Itom 50 Sports            • BSA B44 model    • Douglas Endeavour          …

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  • NMM 30th anniversary details announced

    NMM 30th anniversary details announced

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    Weekend to remember at NMM The celebrations will start on the evening of Friday October 31 when the Museum will host Steve Parrish for an evening of outrageous tales as part of his 2014 M.A.D tour. Utilizing both the Museum and its extensive conference facilities Saturday will see the NMM host a huge free open…

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  • Trophies stolen from NMM

    Trophies stolen from NMM

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    Cabinet damage from the theft Each of the Museum's trophy cabinets was smashed causing substantial damage to the displays. Many of the trophies and TT replicas have little 'scrap' value but are unique and irreplaceable as part of this country's Motorcycling Heritage. Because of the historical importance of these trophies the National Motorcycle Museum will…

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  • Michael Dunlop laps Island at 109mph on NMM bike

    Michael Dunlop laps Island at 109mph on NMM bike

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    Michael was representing Robert Dunlop in the Joey Dunlop 'the rivals' tribute parade lap held on Saturday August 23. Not so much 'a parade' when Michael announced to Museum Director James Hewing that he was "going for it" and posted the incredible lap time on a bike he had never even sat on before getting…

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  • New for October's Stafford show

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    Classic Bike Shows is currently looking for entrants to the sessions, which will feature bikes from 1960 through to the present day, with one session on each morning and afternoon of the October 18-19 event. A soon to be confirmed guest commentator will be talking about the machines and their histories as they go on…

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  • George Cross

    George Cross

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    167 George Cross before demonstrating his outfit at Rhodes Minnis, Kent in 2010. He was 93 at the time! Racing a 500 camshaft Norton, he never achieved national glory, although he was a member of the South Midland Centre team that secured the Inter-Centre championships in 1959.  Later, he raced a 650 Triton outfit that…

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  • Bargains galore at 21st Netley autojumble

    Bargains galore at 21st Netley autojumble

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    Plenty of bargains and a great day out! The 21st Carole Nash Eurojumble takes place at Netley Marsh, near Southampton, on September 5-6 and visitors could well hit the jackpot as they go in search of the parts, pieces, tools and accessories they need for their classic motorcycle projects. The south coast location of the…

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  • BMCRC: Brands Hatch

    BMCRC: Brands Hatch

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    Colin Seeley belies his 78 years as he looks forward to an outing with this Dieter Busch BMW outfit An unfortunate date clash with the Donington Classic Festival meant that the Lansdowne series was not part of the programme, but the club noted its long heritage in other ways. The Upper Paddock was given over…

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