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Classic racers invited down under The New Zealand Classic Motorcycle Racing Register plans to hold its 34th Annual Classic Motorcycle Festival at Pukekhoe on February 1-3, 2013. Any racers who decide to travel over from the UK will be able to combine this event with the nearby Hampton Downs Summer Classic races which take place…

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Londoner Harold Daniell at work In the Senior race Daniell was in no mood to scrap with anyone, taking the lead almost from the flag he steadily built up a huge lead and set a new lap record of 69.52. Early on Les Archer (495cc Velocette) chased Daniell, but crashed out. From an entry of…

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Legendary tuner and entrant Ray Petty Leaving these shores with his wife Stephanie, daughter Sidonie, parents and in-laws the breaking story informed, Barry was heading for Surfer’s Paradise, 50 miles from Brisbane, Queensland. Sheene, well known for his Brut advertisements and regular TV appearances including What’s My Line alongside Jilly Cooper, stated in interviews he…

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The Italian AutoMoto Club’s annual bash will be in Bristol, at M Shed Museum Attendees will be able to display their vehicles along the quayside in front of the building from 10am to 3pm. All Italian two- and four-wheelers are welcome, although if you cannot make it in something Italian there is public parking just…

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Ernst Degner With the big machine market dying in Germany, makers struggling for survival were trying ingenuity. The Goricke featured cable operated disc brakes and a five-speed gearbox. No British maker took stand space at the 5th International Motorcycle and Cycle Show. In contrast, Triumph chose the Paris Motorcycle Show at Porte de Versailles as…

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The content of the show continues to improve year on year. As well as the static display that included a stunt area and arena trials demonstrations, there is also a paddock where the ‘wheels’ that take part on the runway demonstrations are parked. This time, the guest of honour was John Surtees. As well as…

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The Classic MotorCycle on sale now This month's contents includes: • News    • Lansdowne roundup    • Motorcycle art    • Subscribe and save    • Jake Robbins Engineering Services    • Letters    • Men who mattered (Sir Hugh Cairns)    • David Beckett interview    • Classic advert    • For various budgets (Postwar sidevalves)    • Jerry Thurston column    • Archive…

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This Series A HRD twin made an appearance at Hever The event was a relaxed affair with a camp site including a converted barn that houses a stage as well as a bar and kitchen. The stand of Vincent expert Bob Culver had a selection of jigs and fixtures on show, many of which had…

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Bernard White (Douglas) was the quickest of the vintagents at 12.87/101mph. Mark Illman (Rudge) was closest in pursuit, recording 13.39/97mph. Ian Dentith took the postwar class. A 15.30/85mph run was just in front of Richard White’s Triton (15.52/84mph). The older bikes remain a force to be reckoned with in the open racing classes. Martin Willmott’s…

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Electric starter conversion for Norton Commando It fits directly onto the engine via a specially designed inner chaincase supplied with the starter motor already mounted. It’s reckoned it only takes a couple of hours to fit, while it’s discreet enough, so that no one will notice. The kit includes starter motor, drive chain, sprag clutch,…

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