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Bianchi’s supercharged 500cc four-cylinder If financial constraints were a consideration, The Motor Cycle suggested the annual car and motorcycle shows be amalgamated during the war. 1939 Interest in multi-cylinder machines was heightened after their many successes across Europe, including at the Ulster GP. Italian maker Bianchi unveiled its new supercharged 500cc four-cylinder racer (above) to…

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Steve Parrish Kicking off the National Motorcycle Museum’s 30th anniversary weekend fans will be able to learn about the life and times of Steve Parrish who will provide a colorful, humorous and at times daring portrayal of his career. As an added bonus everyone booking a ticket will receive free entry to the National Motorcycle…

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Paul Gregory pilots his 500 Triton around the demonstration circuit The lunch break entertainment began with David Hailwood demonstrating the 500-4 Honda that became a part of the legend of his father, Mike. After a couple of laps around the circuit and an interview in front of an enthusiastic crowd, he ran a fairly casual…

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Alex George attending to the crowd at Edinburgh Show manager Nick Mowbray said: “Our aim was to put on a comprehensive show in Scotland that celebrated all that’s best about biking… and we’ve done exactly that. “The Royal Highland Centre is the perfect location and we couldn’t be happier with the way everything has gone.”…

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Bikes will be photographed in studio The venue will be Horncastle, Lincolnshire and the bikes will be professionally photographed in the mag's on-site studio. The studio day is a free event and lunch will be provided. You will also receive a contribution towards the cost of bringing your bike along, and a CD of all…

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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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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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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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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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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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