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The local Velocette OC make something of an event of it too, with half a dozen ‘racing’ prewar Velos and a pair of New Imperials joining in the session with the 1970s Morini guys. It all works well! • Grampian Convention Vintage and classic motorcycles are among the many attractions at the Grampian Motorcycle Convention…

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1963 Following the unveiling of a prototype lightweight, the 74.8cc overhead valve unit construction BSA Beagle last year, the factory has now further developed the machine. Improvements include Girling damper units instead of springs for the rear suspension, a larger seat and a resited engine oil level dipstick. BSA of Armoury Road, Small Heath, Birmingham…

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New TCM on sale now • Editor's intro • News     • Founders Day     • Moto Retro du Puy     • Subscribe and save     • Letters    • John Hobbs interview     • Classic advert     • Men who mattered (Dave Whitworth)     • For various budgets (1960s singles)     • Jerry Thurston column  …

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One of the highlights was seeing the genuine ex-works NS500 Honda triple, which is usually reserved for parade duties by the likes of Freddie Spencer and Wayne Gardner, actually being raced in the ‘big race’ of the weekend, the Wheatcroft Trophy. Despite never having ridden it before, Richard Parker came third. Winner was 25-year-old Richard…

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The 20th Carole Nash Eurojumble will descend on Netley Marsh, Southampton, on September 6-7, with nearly 290 trade plots set to offer a raft of bikes, parts and accessories to the near 10,000 visitors expected to attend. Show manager Nick Mowbray said: “It really is a sight to behold with the hustle and bustle of…

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But Kingham didn't have it all his own way as the Trident of Gary Hirons and the Laverda of Austen Kear’s made him work for his victories. Scott Harris had three wins – two with his Norton and one with the Ducati – and a lap record in the 'Over 50’s' race. Mike Bevan had…

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In addition to gallon size and 20 litre home workshop drums, it has introduced one litre top-up tins, handy when touring and topping-up. The Classic range comprises crankcase and gear oils in a selection of viscosities, enabling owners to follow the motorcycle manufacturers’ original oil recommendations. For the recommended lubricant for your vehicle call Castrol…

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Steve Elston and his totally original, award-winning AJS The selection of motorcycles eligible for the 'Best in Show' award caused the judges some head-scratching, but it was finally bestowed on Steve Elston's 1919 AJS, a 750 sidevalve V-twin '6hp' model. He bought the bike completely by accident, as he went to see the vendor about…

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Ferret’s New Hudson Model 90 supporting the International West Kent Run The bike, he said, was a 'bar find', rather than a 'barn find'. The explanation was that  the bike's owner had kept it in the bar of the pub he ran in Whitley Bay. For some years, the bike was, emphatically, not for sale.…

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Stunning motorcycles aside, the new Ariel spring frame will prove a show stopper. Offered optionally across the range, except the Model OH and OG 250s, this simple but efficient spring frame will be supplied to customer demand for an additional £10 on the price of the rigid models. The Ariel design team, led by Frank…

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