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I’D BE the first to admit that editing this paper is a great job. But when I got to ride one of my dream motorcycles this month, it wasn’t on a press launch. It wasn’t even a new bike. It was my brother-in-law’s 1999 Kawasaki ZX-7R. I used to crave one of these years ago – the 123bhp tool was renowned for being heavy, but stable and accurate. So when Jon turned up late one night on this thing, I wasn’t going to miss the opportunity for a quick blast.

Jon’s an ex-motorcycle instructor, so I was nervous about having him behind me on my CBR6, but I forgot all of that once I heard the distinctive Kawasaki howl beneath me, and revelled in the way it handled. Sure, I nearly tumbled off while doing a U-turn (Jon’s a big bloke, so that would have been bad), but the ZX-7R seems to handle better the faster you go.

Sadly, Jon’s selling the Kawasaki – if I had £1600 spare I’d snap it up. Oh well, I’ll get one when I win the lottery. Along with the Electra Glide. And the supermoto. And the Bonneville. And the GS. And the RS250. And the Bandit 1200…

You don’t need loads of horsepower to have fun, and you don’t have to run with the most modern technology. You just need a bike. If it’s the latest BMW or MV that gets you going, you’re no different to the guy I just saw haring past the window on an old CB500. Bikes are just great, aren’t they?

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Contributors Carli Ann Smith lines up a great comp Staff writer Carli took Roger Jones and his 1977 BMW R100RS to ProBikeArt’s photo studio in Derbyshire. She’s even managed to grab you a chance to get your bike shot too!

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Simon Hargreaves rides the new MV MV says you shouldn’t buy its new 798cc, 125bhp Dragster if it’s going to be your only bike. We sent renowned road tester Simon to the press launch to wring its neck.

His opinion when he got back: “It’s completely nuts.”

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2014 looks to be a hot year...

John Milbank finds more evidence that enthusiasm is growing in the bike industry at the British Car Auctions...

THERE was an air of optimism at BCA Peterborough’s February Motorbike Auction.

With a record entry of 140 bikes, over 150 buyers came from across the country, many of them dealers looking for spring season stock.

With a further 160 people taking part through BCA Live Online, competition was fierce, with trade and private buyers competing for the best deals.

136 bikes were sold, creating a turnover of almost £500,000, which meant that, on average, each bike went for 103.59% of its CAP book price! One franchise dealer group alone bought

Ed Upward from Motoworks Cambridge was looking for small capacity bikes.

49 bikes. It was a busy few hours, but I got a chance to speak to some of the buyers to see how they felt...

Ed Upward, who owns Motoworks Cambridge, told me that he has high hopes for 2014: “I’ve worked in the motorcycle industry for 10 years, and have built up a good reputation in the area through maintenance and service. When the opportunity arose late last year to also offer second-hand machines at the workshop, I leapt at it.

“Since opening on January 2, we’ve sold 12 bikes in just eight weeks, which is great, particularly at this time of the year.

“I came to pick up three or four 125s, as they’re selling great. The bigger bikes do well, but the smaller capacity machines can be turned around quite quickly. I’ve worked in Yamaha dealers, and other franchises previously, and while it’s nothing like the boom time of 10 years ago, used bike sales are definitely doing very well. With the increased trade in our workshop, I’m very confident about the coming year.

“I’m going back with a 60 plate YZF-R125, which I got for a fair price. The others I was interested in went for too much money. I saw two traders – one from a large, well-known dealership – buy 25 bikes between them. They didn’t get many bargains though, and with

This 2001 Blackbird sold for £2550

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prices around, if not a bit more than book price, they’re obviously eager to fill the showrooms.”

Ian Bates owns Resurrection Motorcycles Ltd in Market Deeping, and was on the lookout for a damaged-repairable bike; “Business is great – the challenge is finding the best deals. I’m seeing interest pick up from 17 year olds on 50cc bikes to every age of rider. I’m absolutely positive that enthusiasm is on the rise for motorcycling.”

I also met Randal Thomas, chief editor of Glass’s, the industry price guide, and bible to many bike dealers: “It’s a little early to say, but my subscribers are telling me that January started Randal Thomas, chief editor of leisure vehicles at very well, then dropped off a bit in February, Glass’s price guide. though it often does before March. We had a mild winter, but while the weather’s been challenging consequence, this is an excellent time to visit recently, some dealers are still saying that they’re your dealer to discuss what you might be offered getting really quite busy now. As a trend, I do think for cash or in part-exchange against your next it’s going upward – the economy’s improving, and machine. You could be pleasantly surprised.” bikes are still toys for a lot of people, so they need Next month MCM will have a guide to buying to feel richer before they’ll buy. at an auction, along with many more pro tips for “Generally though, my subscribers are saying the best deal. Make sure you pick up your FREE that they are short of stock, that they’re having to copy at your local dealer, club or biker cafe. Until work harder, and go farther afield to find it, and then, why not check out how a 2010 Kawasaki they’re having to pay more to buy it. As a ZZ-R1400 sold on the day at bit.ly/zzrauction

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Mallory Park to run replacement event for ‘Festival of 1000 bikes’ NEW Mallory Park owner, Real Motorsport Ltd, has stepped in to run a replacement event to fill the gap left by the VMCC pulling the plug on the annual ‘Festival of 1000 bikes’.

Real Motorsport’s co-owner Stuart Hicken said: “Mallory Classic Bike Fest will now replace the dates booked for the festival. It will be a similar format, with some tweaks that will be made after listening to spectators and participants from previous years.

“It’s going to be spectacular. There

will be more than 1000 bikes parading round the circuit and a number of famous riders making an appearance.

There will be classic sports bikes, an autojumble and loads more.”

The new festival will be held on July 11-13. The circuit is close to launching a new website (www.malloryparkcircuit.com) and will publish more news about the event on there as it becomes available.

Meanwhile, anyone interested in taking part in the festival can ring 01455 502214 or email info@realmotorsport.co.uk

New Harleys for 2014 HARLEY-DAVIDSON has three more machines joining the range…

The Low Rider starts at £12,295 and features a 680mm seat height, adjustable handlebar riser, a two position seat and footpegs located two inches forward.

Peugeot Speedfight now available as a 125 SINCE its launch in the mid-1990s, more than half a million Speedfights have been sold. But for the first time, Peugeot will be producing it as a 125 to cater for the growing market.

Last year, 37% of all new motorcycles were between 51-125cc. The new version will be powered by a fourstroke engine and features disc brakes on the front and rear. It weighs just 114kg with a 7.5 litre fuel tank. The dash is fully digital and underseat storage is big enough to house a full face helmet. It also features a dual function 12v socket for

charging accessories or powering heated gear on the go.

Colour options: blue or red.

Prices start at £2299.

For more information visit: www.peugeotscooters.co.uk

Get a free MoT with Metzeler ALL riders who purchase a set of selected Metzeler tyres, between March 1 and September 30, 2014, can claim back the price of their MoT. To take advantage of this offer, riders enter their details and upload proof of their tyre purchase and evidence of a valid MoT to www.metzeler.co.uk – claims will then be validated and a cheque issued covering up to the max cost of a motorcycle MoT of £29.65.

The offer is open to riders who purchase a set of Sportec M5 Interact (Supersport), Roadtec Z8 Interact (Sport Touring), Roadtec Z6 (Sport Touring) or Tourance Next (Enduro Street) tyres from any UK dealer.

The SuperLow 1200T weighs 53.5kg less than the lightest HD Big Twin touring motorcycle. The rider position is three inches forward from the SuperLow 883, making it easier for riders to put their feet on the ground. ABS, adjustable rear suspension and H-D Smart Security System comes as standard. Prices start at £9495.

The new Street Bob Special Edition starts at £11,795, with fivespoke cast wheels, a two-tone paint job, forward controls and drag handlebars.

For more information head to your local H-D dealer or visit www.harley-davidson.co.uk

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The UK’s biggest one-day FREE bike event

THE MotorCycle Industry Association (MCIA) has joined forces with British Cycling to support the AA’s ‘Think Bikes’ awareness campaign.

Launched by 20-time TT winner John McGuinness and Olympic cyclist, Chris Boardman at Marble Arch, the drive aims to encourage collaboration between different road groups. One million free stickers will be distributed – issued with AA member renewal packs, given out by police and in Halfords stores.

Be a happy commuter TRAVELLING to work on a motorcycle, scooter or moped is one of the least likely modes of transport to affect your well being, according to a Government travel survey spotted by the MCIA. The Office for National Statistics released a report examining the impact of commuting patterns on people’s levels of anxiety, happiness and satisfaction.

For journeys up to 30 minutes there was no effect on levels of happiness or anxiety for those who rode a motorcycle, moped or scooter to work. In contrast – for journeys between 15 and 30 minutes – those who walk, cycle, drive a car or take the bus – all experience an adverse increase in some or all of the factors measured.

The Mayday run started in 1979, and now attracts more than 30,000 bikes.

Gas & Go with Harley-Davidson HARLEY-DAVIDSON UK has launched Gas & Go – a new way to buy a Harley via a monthly payment scheme. Complete the paperwork, put down a deposit and off you go…

As well as owning a new Harley-Davidson, participants in the scheme also receive the benefits of: three year service plan, three year warranty, three years’ insurance cover, three years’ worth of road tax and a free 12-month inclusion to the Harley Owners Group. At the end of the contract term the bike can be traded in for a new model, be purchased or the keys simply handed back to the dealer.

For more information, terms and conditions and a representative example visit: www.harley-davidson.co.uk

Electric bike to race against petrol ELECTRIC motorcycles will race alongside conventional internal combustion engine (ICE) bikes at the 2014 Southern 100.

Factory supported by USbased electric motorcycle company Brammo and using the firm’s eSuperStock and TTXP2 bikes, Darvill reached an agreement with the ACU and Southern 100 club to allow the battery-powered bikes to enter the 125/400 class.

FOR 36 years, thousands of bikers have made a pilgrimage to welcome in the spring on Hastings seafront, making it the biggest free to attend motorcycle festival in the UK. With more than 32,000 bikes and 76,000 people in the town, Hastings now attracts more bikers on May Day than the Isle of Man TT does in a fortnight.

It all started in 1979 when Tim Gooderson, a 21year-old electronics engineer, got together with some mates to ride from Locksbottom in Kent down to Hastings to celebrate the new May Day Bank Holiday.

On that first Mayday Run (as Tim called it) there were about 200 bikes, for the 36th anniversary on May 5, 2014, up to 40,000 are expected.

Since 2010 the local council in Hastings has been working with bike1066, a local company that promotes motorcycle tourism, to develop the event with traders and exhibitors, live music in local pubs and a giant video screen in the town centre that offers live coverage of the BSB racing from Oulton Park.

For more information visit www.bike1066.com or call 01424 720077 in office hours.

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Kawasaki VN900 for £99 a month

Suzuki GB launches eBay shop

IN ASSOCIATION with its dealer network, Suzuki GB has become the first motorcycle manufacturer to launch its very own eBay store. Featuring official parts and merchandise ranges, the store will also incorporate Suzuki’s Vintage Parts Programme shortly. stores.ebay.co.uk/SuzukiBikes-UK-Official

KAWASAKI’S top selling cruiser is now being offered as part of a Personal Contract Plan. After the initial deposit, customers pay £99 a month and at the end of the contract can either purchase the bike or carry the plan on to a new machine. For more information visit: www.kawasaki.co.uk

US man buried astride his Harley

OHIO motorcyclist Billy Standley’s final wish was to be buried astride his beloved 1967 Harley Electra-Glide.

Standley had to purchase three consecutive burial plots to hold his unusual casket – a see-through case made of Plexiglas and steel. A team of five embalmers prepared his body, with a metal back brace and straps to ensure he stayed in the saddle. Son Pete, who along with his brother Roy built the custom-made casket, said: “He’d done right by us all these years, so at least we could see he went out the way he wanted to.”

Standley started his working life at 13 as a ranch hand and rodeo rider. He claimed his motorcycle helped him to retain his sense of adventure after he settled down to raise four children.

Standley went to his final resting place dressed in black leathers, a white helmet and glasses, his gloved hands grasping the handlebars.

New YZF-R125 from Yamaha ALREADY a popular member of Yamaha’s R-series, the YZF-R125 has been treated to a number of changes to reinforce its place in the popular 125 arena for 2014.

The front fender and fairing have been restyled and an air intake has been located between the headlights for an aggressive look. The machine

benefits from a newly developed fuel injection system for increased economy and a redesigned rear suspension link for increased comfort.

It will be available in grey, red and Race Blu – as part of the Race Blu lineup. Prices are to be announced, but it’s believed that it won’t be too dissimilar to the current model.

Consultation held on closed road motor sport THE Motor Sports Association – governing body of four wheel motor sport – is working with its twowheeled equivalent, the Auto Cycle Union to gather support for a government consultation regarding a proposed changed in the law that would allow motor sport events to take place on closed public roads in Britain.

As it stands, the Road Traffic Act states it’s illegal to organise or take

part in a race or trial of speed on a public highway. However, the MSA has been pushing for power to be given to local authorities to enable them to suspend the act without having to resort to an Act of Parliament. This would mean that rallies, sprints and hill climbs could take place on closed roads – as seen in the Isle of Man and across mainland Europe. Show your support at bit.ly/msalink

Rukka clothing part-ex FANCY trading in your old Rukka gear for new kit? Simply book an appointment with factory-trained staff at Infinity’s Clapham, Farnborough and Southampton stores to value your used garment – this trade-in value can then be deducted from the price of the new Rukka clothing. There’s also 0% finance on purchases over £400 to help spread the cost. More info: www.infinitymotorcycles.com or call 01252 400000.

CG125 service schedules BIG thanks to John, creator of the excellent online resource hondacg125.awardspace.com for pointing out that the initial service interval for Honda’s 20042009 CG125 is 600 miles, with subsequent services every 2500.

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Clash of classic and modern Titans at Thundersprint 2014 EXPECT an all-star entry at Thundersprint 2014, to be held at the beautiful Darley Moor circuit, near Ashbourne, Derbyshire, on May 10-11.

Among the famous riders is six-time world champion, and winner of six TTs, Jim Redman: “Darley Moor’s a great little track. The setting is beautiful and it will make a fantastic venue for a world-class event like the Thundersprint. I look forward to meeting all my fans in May at Darley Moor, when I come along with Clive Brooker and his lovely Honda CR750.”

Motorcycling legend Sammy Miller will have what is arguably the most exotic bike at this year’s Thundersprint – the incredibly rare, four cylinder, Type 673 works Jawa, as ridden by 125cc world champion Bill Ivy. The Thundersprint will be its maiden outing on the international festival circuit.

Nick Jefferies will be riding both the

Nick Jefferies – 1993 Formula 1 winner.

ex-works Honda RC30, on which he won the 1993 Formula 1 TT, and a selection of factory Yamahas provided by the Phil Morris Motorcycle Museum.

“The atmosphere will be great,” Nick said, “I’ve got an immaculate and lovingly prepared bike in Phil Morris’ V&M Yamaha and I’ll have the chance to meet fans personally – as well as having a play about on the track.”

The Thundersprint will also see one of Britain’s best hopes for MotoGP success this year: Scott Redding. Scott spends his working life riding at the best tracks and against the hardest riders in the world, so what’s the attraction of the Thundersprint?

“I’ve ridden at the Thundersprint twice before and I honestly loved every minute. GP racing is a serious business.

My mind is entirely focused on winning and I really do miss the chance to mix with the fans.

“The Thundersprint is a giant twoday party for anyone who loves bikes and, best of all, I’ve got the time to talk to fans, have photographs taken and be with them socially. In fact, all the things I love doing but can’t at a GP.” Expect a huge entry of riders with machines stretching all the way from the early 1930s to the latest superbikes, and a fantastic array of club stands.

Away from the track, there’s a massive trade area, funfair, loads to do for the kids and a display by a Second World War RAF Spitfire on the Sunday.

Lunchtime parades will also see more than 200 bikes cruising round the circuit.

Pre-booked tickets cost just £5 for the weekend and three nights’ camping is £15 – again if pre-booked.

For more information visit www.thundersprint.com or call 01928 740498

Scott Redding on the Gresini Honda.

Jim Redman racing at the 1964 Isle of Man TT on a works Honda four.

Sammy Miller with the 1969 Jawa type 673.

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Motorcycle Stability Control now available for 2013 KTMs THE 2014 KTM 1190 Adventure and Adventure R are already fitted with MSC, a system which incorporates a sophisticated, multi-level traction control system and the exclusive cornering ABS – allowing full braking to be applied mid turn. And now, these upgrades can be applied

to 2013 machines.

The process involves a complete reprogramming of the bike’s software and can be completed by any official KTM UK Street dealer within an hour and will cost £335.63.

For more information visit: www.ktm.com

Camp in luxury at the TT THE ‘Metzeler Village’ camp site will be back for 2014’s Isle of Man TT. Set in the centre of Douglas a few metres from Quarter Bridge Corner – one of the most exciting corners of the track, and a few minutes from the seafront – it’s open from May 30 to June 8.

The village, set up with new two- or four-bed tents and equipped with mattresses and electricity, offers its guests private parking for

motorcycles, a wi-fi zone, a relax area equipped with every comfort, and the possibility to take advantage of a good cooked breakfast, swimming pool and spa at the Sports Centre at discounted prices.

For further information and to book your stay, visit the dedicated section of the METZELER website (roadracing2014.metzeler.com) while spaces last.

Lembit’s MAG opus In one of the most ambitious promotions in its history, the Motorcycle Action Group is to launch a pop song into the charts in April. MAG’s Lembit Öpik tells us more…

A FRIEND of a friend decided to turbocharge his Hayabusa. Now, it pumps out a tyre-stripping 450 horsepower. “What’ll it do mister,” I asked? “Around 260mph…” adding laconically, “er, where permitted.” You could say he’s a ‘risk taker’.

I’m a bit of a risk taker myself, in a different way.

Thinking creatively is the essence of progress – and that can take courage. It’s also why the next major promotional campaign MAG’s launching is a departure from the norm.

Basically, we’re going into the music business.

The song sums up ‘liberty’. It’s a statement of intent – a commitment to the idea that, in a free country, we’ve got to have space and latitude to do what we want, so long as we’re not harming others. Let’s understand what this means.

Worried about over-restrictive ‘Super MoTs?’ so are we.

Tired of being banned from riding on parts of public roads because they’ve been ‘reallocated’ for exclusive use by cyclists or buses? Same here. Eager to get fairer treatment?

We’re 100% with you on that. These may not seem like ‘freedom’ issues, but they’re exactly what I’m talking about.

Whether you ride to commute or for fun, it’s for you to decide how wet you’re willing to get and if you’re going to filter through traffic, as long as nobody else is hurt in the process. MAG’s about having the space to take responsibility for yourself and your travel and lifestyle choices.

There’s another reason we’re taking the musical route.

Through sheer good fortune, we’ve teamed up with one of the world’s most accomplished guitarists, known as Stranger (he’s worked under a different name with the likes of Celine Dion and James Blunt). His music – and one song in particular – is pretty much an anthem for riding. It’s called It Means So Much, and is being released in April. I’ll give you all the details in the next edition of MCM. There’s just one more thing, as USA detective Columbo would say. Sometimes we forget to tell people riding is

Lembit’s a biker through and through.

Pic courtesy Chasbikes, Kennington

FUN – an adrenalin rush for some and a chill-out thing for others: an extraordinary experience in an ordinary world.

We’ve simply put that message to music.

I hope you’ll buy the song and get three friends to do the same. It’ll put biking on the map in a colourful way. It’s rare for art and real purpose to come together so elegantly. But I reckon it’s got more power than a turbocharged Hayabusa.

Lembit Öpik’s a Classic Jap enthusiast, starting with a Yamaha YB100 in 1982 and progressing to his current Suzuki GS1000E. As MP, he chaired the Parliamentary Motorcycle Group and is now director of comms and public affairs for MAG (UK).

Contact MAG at 01926 844 064 Join MAG at www.mag-uk.org/en/joinmag/a6318

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Oxford Bright Cover for backpacks

Tested by: Carli Ann Smith RRP: £89.95 More info: www.spadaclothing.co.uk or call 01384 413841 I often struggle with riding trousers; after all, I want them to have everything. They need to give good protection, keep my legs dry and warm and not be ‘too’ unflattering. These textile trousers from Spada do just the job. To stop that pesky

RRP: Graphic £189.99 and plain £169.99 More info: www.agv.co.uk or call 01773 864420

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Tested by: Carli Ann Smith RRP: £12.99 More info: www.oxprod.com or call 01993 862300 Waterproof rucksacks can be expensive and if you already have one that you like then why should you have to change it? This waterproof hi-vis rucksack cover helps you to be seen and keeps your stuff dry. With elasticated sides it pretty much fits most rucksacks – its official dimensions are 64 x 72cm – and can be made secure by fastening the straps around the back of the rucksack. When you’re not using it then simply pack it back into its compact pouch and carry it with you in case you need it. I found it particularly useful when riding home from work with my laptop in my rucksack: I felt a lot safer, and knew my computer would stay dry!

Spada Sixty2 Elle textile trousers

AGV Compact flip-up helmet

Complete with dual homologation as a full- or open-face lid, the Compact is AGV’s top of the range flip-front. Features seam-free Lycra crown pad, removable and washable inner liners, integrated ventilation system, sun visor and quick release anti-scratch visor.

Oxford Chillout range

RRP: From £14.99 More info: www.oxprod.com or call 01993 862300

draught from going up my back, the rear is slightly higher, plus there’s a connecting zip for my jacket.

The waist is adjustable so I can pull them in snug, and there’s CE approved armour at the knee (with pockets for hip armour). Oh, and they’re machine washable so I can remove the armour and stick them in the wash to get them nice and fresh – great when I’ve been commuting through winter and have half the local farmers’ fields on me.

Goodridge glow in the dark brake lines RRP: From £31.20 per line More info: www.goodridge.net or call 01392 440640

Looking like standard stainless braided hoses with clear protective covers by day; at night they glow! Claimed to increase visibility, these are the same high-quality lines that give improved feel and performance to your brakes.

Designed to act as a barrier against wind chill and keep your body insulated, the Oxford Chillout range features neck tubes, inner gloves, socks, trousers as well as a shirt and a multisport jacket.

New DVDs from Duke Video More info: www.dukevideo.com or call 01624 640000

2013 season reviews of Formula 1, MotoGP, Moto2 and Moto3 and the World Superbike Championship are out and available on DVD and Blu-ray. Fans of Marc Marquez will love the documentary which profiles the youngest ever MotoGP world champ, while off-road lovers will enjoy the reviews of the world and British championships, the MX of Nations and the International Six Days of Enduro and Trial des Nations. Duke does a cool Joey Dunlop T-shirt too…

Stubilizer Solo GoPro mount

RRP: From £149 More info: www.rocksolid-tech.com

Capture on board MotoGP style footage of you on your motorcycle.

RockSolid Technologies’ Stubilizer range keeps your GoPro camera level, so that you can see the true angle of you and your bike. You can support the Stubilizer, or order one now at bit.ly/steadygo

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Sealey combination ratchet spanner set

Morgan Carbtune Pro

RRP: £72.44 More info: www.sealey.co.uk or call 01284 757500

Features a clever magnetic ring system which stops the spanner from slipping over the nut head, and keeps hold of the nut when it’s free. The colour coded ring also helps you see the size at a glance.

Knox Aegis Back Protector

RRP: £99.99 More info: www.planetknox.com or call 01900 825825

Knox’s most technically advanced back protector the Aegis meets level 2 of the new EN1621-2:2014 standard.

Includes a washable, breathable liner to keep the rider cool.

Produced in seven sizes with a multi-position waist strap.

Denali LED driving lights

RRP: From £179.99 More info: www.rg-racing.com or call 01420 89007 Three separate bolt-on options are available – DX (£299.99), D2 (£279.99) and DM (£179.99).

All are made of powder-coated aluminum, using bright LEDs with an average life expectancy of 50,000 hours that draw around just five watts per lamp. Five mounting kits are available including handlebar, crash bar or fender/mudguard mounts. Bike specific light mounts are available too.

Forcefield Airo vest

RRP: £159.99 More info: www.forcefieldbodyarmour.com or call 01933 410818

Complete with Level 2 CE approved back and chest protectors, the Airo vest is made from Coolmax technical fabric. The aim is to keep you comfortable, looking stylish and well protected – this could be what you’re looking for if you’d like to wear extra armour but don’t want the feeling of being weighed down.

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Tested by: John Milbank AND TESTED RRP: £57 More info: www.carbtune.co.uk or call 028 9023 9007 Balancing carbs – or fuel injection systems – makes for a smoother, more efficient engine. If your bike’s coughing and spluttering, or not idling smoothly, it’s essential to get it sorted. Race engineer and genius Mark Brewin at BSD.uk.com uses a Carbtune, so that was a good enough reason for me to choose the Belfast-based company’s product. Old versions used mercury, but the latest Pro model has four tubes, each with a precisely machined steel rod. The vacuum from the carbs lifts these rods, giving you a reading to adjust to. Build quality is superb, and the customer service is second-to-none. A quick email or phone call will have any questions answered quickly.

I’d never attempted to balance my carbs before, believing it to be something of a black art. It’s not. The Carbtune Pro is simple and reliable, yet it costs less than the labour many dealers would charge to do the job for you. It comes with everything you need (except tools), and a storage pouch is available for just £12. Brilliant.

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★ MCM STAR LETTER OF THE MONTH ★ You never lose your love of biking Tony George’s letter (March 2014) struck a chord. I too had a long lay-off from biking, but only 26 years in my case.

I started biking in April 1957 aged 16-and-a-bit, (I’m now 73-and-a-bit) on a 125 BSA Bantam. I then progressed (?) to a BSA B31 (350cc, 73mph flat out!) on which I passed my test. In those days you could ride anything if you could afford it, even a 1000 Vincent. You could also get four gallons of petrol for a quid, but as I

was on only about £3 per week I suppose it’s all relative. In 1961 I reached the dizzy heights of a new Triumph Bonneville, by then I was picking up about 12-15 quid a week.

Over the next 20 years or so I dipped in and out of biking, with a Royal Enfield GT 250 Continental, Norton 600ss, Suzuki GT500A; got legged off that on a roundabout by someone who drove out in front of me, but never really lost the interest. The bug bit again in 2008 when I bought an old

Yamaha XJ600 from a neighbour.

A trip to the Isle of Man in May 2010 (not having been since TT Week 1960), trying to keep up with my son on his Suzuki GSX650F, and my daughter’s bloke on his Honda VFR750F convinced me that the Yam had to go.

My current ride, a 1996 Suzuki RF900R, (see left) had only 8300 miles on the clock when I bought it in June 2010; it’s now showing about 16.5K and great fun.

Bob Newell, North Yorkshire

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The argument against hi-viz biker kit

The argument for hi-viz biker kit

A recent letter stated, “Surely to commute safely, the more highvisibility you wear the better.” To me, this is a myth that only serves to lull many riders into believing that they can be seen by everyone else on the road, and therefore become complacent.

Many collisions involving motorcycles are the result of other road users misjudging the bike’s speed or not even seeing it at all. Also, wearing a high-visibility jacket on a bike with a permanently illuminated headlamp is of limited value as other road users will not see anything beyond the bright light.

I believe it’s far better to ride at a speed that matches the road and traffic conditions and assume that you are invisible. This will, in most cases, give you the time and space to take evasive action should you need to. I have been riding scooters and motorcycles for 50 years. I have never worn high-visibility clothing and have never been involved in any collisions.

Martin Vick, Luton

In a death-defying suspension of logic, a large number of bikers actively avoid wearing high-visibility clothing.

Moreover, the wider bike media and some pro-biker pressure groups seem to support the view that high-visibility either makes no difference or actually makes the rider more likely to be involved in an accident.

They seem to ignore the evidence: the Motorcycle Accidents In Depth Study (MAIDS) investigated 921 accidents in five EU countries involving powered two wheelers (PTW). One of the conclusions was: ‘The cause of the majority of PTW accidents collected in this study was

found to be human error. The most frequent human error was a failure to see the PTW within the traffic environment, due to lack of driver attention, temporary view obstructions or the low conspicuity of the PTW’.

A second piece of evidence came in the form of a report from New Zealand (Wells et al, 2004, Br. Med. J., 328, 857-860), investigating 463 motorcycle accidents: ‘Crash-related injuries occurred mainly in urban zones with a 50kph speed limit (66%), during the day (63%), and in fine weather (72%). After adjustment for potential confounders, drivers wearing any fluorescent clothing had a 37% lower

risk than other drivers. Compared with wearing a black helmet, use of a white helmet was associated with a 24% lower risk’. In plain English, a 37% lower risk of being involved in an accident is a compelling argument for wearing highvisibility kit. This debate seems to centre on high-visibility not being ‘cool’. But then sober, drug-free, helmeted, speedsafe motorcycling is not ‘cool’ either but the accident statistics prove that these measures have saved many lives.

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What’s on... and where to go The Easter bunny is on its way, but before we all get stuffed on chocolate eggs, check out these events for April 2014…

Friday, April 4 – Sunday, April 6

Fat Skeleton Blues and Bikes supporting National Youthbike Bikes and live music. Held at Cabourne Parva, near Caistor, Lincs. Tickets cost £15.50.

Accompanied under 14s go free. For more info visit: www. bluesandbikesweekend.co.uk

Sunday, April 6

Normous Newark Autojumble Newark Showground is holding the Normous Autojumble.

For more info or tickets call 01507 529529 or visit: www.classicbikeshows.com Prescott Bike Festival CM Displays of historic, REM COMMENDS modern and race bikes alongside stunt shows demo areas and trade stands, the fourth annual Prescott Bike Festival has something for the whole family.

Advance tickets £12; on the day £15. Under 16s free with paying adult. Gates open 8.30am, track action begins at 10am. www.prescott bikefestival.co.uk

Tuesday, April 8

Wheeldon Off-road Centre Junior days Children from the age of seven are taught the basics of bike control and riding. All kit provided. Courses also on April 10, 15 and 17. www.wheeldontwo.co.uk

Saturday, April 12

National BikeSafe Show and Track Experience Castle Combe race circuit.

One hour assessed road ride with an advanced police motorcyclist on a two to one basis, then a safety briefing, followed by 15 minutes on track. Cost £30. For those not riding, there’s bike displays, trade stands, police displays and a motorcycle stunt show.

Entry and parking is free. www.bikesafe.co.uk

Sunday, April 13

Squires Easter Egg Run Meet at Squires Cafe, 9am, to follow the giant egg to Lightwater Valley. Fancy dress welcome and anyone who donates will receive a voucher to visit Lightwater in the 2014 season for £17 per person.

Donations go to Yorkshire Air

Ambulance, Yorkshire Children’s Centre, Macmillian Cancer Support and St George’s Crypt. 07906 202655 or search for Squires Egg Run 2014 on Facebook.

The Annual Martha Care Ride Out Takes in a number of scenic roads in the Mendips, including Cheddar Gorge.

Registration at 9.30am, leaving Tor Rugby Club (BA6 9BH) at 11am. £10 per bike including goody bag, free tea and coffee, plus live music after the ride. www.marthacare.org.uk

Friday, April 18 – Sunday, April 20

British Superbikes – Brands Hatch The BSB Championship kicks off for the 2014 season. www.britishsuperbike.com

Sunday, April 20

Custom and Cruiser Bike Day at Ace Cafe Custom and cruiser day, plus Rocket 3 Owners Club 10th anniversary. www.ace-cafelondon.com

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Sunday, April 27

Bike4Life Now in its fourth MCM year, and promising RECOMMENDS to be the biggest yet. Starts from Meole Brace in Shrewsbury, finishes at RAF Museum Cosford, near Wolverhampton – which will be home to the Bike4Life festival.

Displays, stalls and exhibitions, biker tutorials and live music supported by Planet Rock Radio. Entrance is free but donations to RAF Museum Cosford and Midlands Air Ambulance Charity will be gratefully received on the day. www.bike4lifefest.com

Carole Nash International Classic MotorCycle Show

Saturday, April 26 – Sunday, April 27

Stafford County Showground will be the host of the 34th Classic MotorCycle show. Club stands, trade stands, private

entries and an autojumble.

Car parking is free and advanced tickets are available online. www.classicbikeshows.com

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Triumph Thunderbird LT £13,999 | 93bhp @ 5400rpm 111lb-ft@3550rpm | liquid-cooled parallel twin Tested by: Roland Brown Photography: Alessio Barbanti, Paul Barshon, Freddie Kirn and Tom Riles IT’S exactly 50 years since the Beatles arrived in America and became an even bigger British hit there than the Triumph Bonneville.

Triumph’s recent attempts to recreate that level of success in the cruiser dominated US market with the Thunderbird have come up short.

But it’s having another go with a pair of T-bird variants, the LT – short for Light Touring – and its naked sibling the Commander.

Of the two it’s the LT that makes the bigger impression. So familiar and faithfully reproduced are the styling cues of its near-vertical screen, fat whitewall tyres, buckled leather pannier bags and heavily chromeladen accessories. You could easily miss the fact that its two big cylinders are arranged in parallel, rather than at a 45º angle like those of the Harley Road King Classic into whose nostalgia-steeped territory it so blatantly trespasses. The Triumph is cheeky, sure… but is it any good?

Tell me about the engine

That 1699cc, liquid-cooled motor comes from the Thunderbird Storm.

It has a DOHC, eight-valve layout and is mechanically unaltered, although injection and exhaust changes lose a few horsepower to leave a maximum of 93bhp. The benefit is an even flatter torque curve that reaches its very healthy peak of 151Nm at just 3400rpm.

Triumph’s big twin is a very flexible and respectably refined powerplant.

Its 270º crankshaft layout gives an off-beat cadence, and Triumph has

added a valve to the exhaust to allow a slightly louder note, for a bit more character. The LT’s laid-back nature is helped by tall gearing – at 60mph in top it’s turning over at less than 2500rpm. Not that the rider is aware of that because there’s no rev-counter in the chrome-rimmed console set into the top of the gas tank.

What’s the chassis like?

Most of Triumph’s development effort went into the chassis, and was aimed at improving comfort while retaining the marque’s reputation for handling.

A typical cruiser flaw is that the demand for a low seat tends to lead to short-travel rear suspension, which in turn requires stiff springs – and

often generates a spine-crushingly harsh ride.

Triumph designed a stiffer, low-set tubular steel frame whose diagonally mounted shocks give 109mm of rear wheel travel, which is 14mm more than the basic T-bird’s, and generous by cruiser standards. The Showa units have dual-rate springs, with tighter windings (which compress more readily to absorb smaller bumps) hidden beneath the chromed shroud at their tops. Ride quality is also enhanced by the seat, which is thickly padded and incorporates a lumbar support pad comprising foam of three different densities.

Triumph showed its commitment to the chassis when, after discovering

that no tyre firm made whitewall radials, it teamed up with Avon to develop some fat 16-inchers that complement the twin’s thick two-tone paintwork very nicely.

Should I buy one?

If you like the traditional US tourer style of what’s basically a big-bore cruiser dressed up with screen and panniers, and you don’t insist on following convention with a V-twin engine, then you’d do well to give the LT serious consideration. It has a similar style to the Road King Classic, comparable performance and handling ability, is more comfortable and has a pleasant twin-cylinder character of its own.

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www.motorcyclemonthly.co.uk It’s also usefully versatile. Its screen unclips in seconds. The panniers, which incorporate inner bags and a 12v socket, unbolt easily complete with brackets, leaving a cleanly styled naked cruiser for short trips and fine weather. The long list of accessories includes highway pegs, crash-bars, luggage rack and numerous billet parts.

At £13,999 the LT is cheaper than its Harley rival by almost £4000; or by more than that figure if you want twotone paint. A decision could end up being less about the bikes and more about how keen you are on the whole Harley ownership thing.

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Price: £13,999 (LT); £12,999 (Commander) Engine: 1699cc, liquid-cooled, dohc eight-valve parallel twin Power: 93bhp (69kW) @ 5400rpm Torque: 111lb-ft (151Nm) @ 3550rpm Kerb weight: 380kg (LT); 348kg (Commander) Seat height: 700mm Tank size: 22 litres

The seat has a useful lumbar support.

Thunderbird Commander

So what’s it like to ride?

Despite its thickness, that seat is very low, at 700mm. That helped make the LT reasonably manoeuvrable despite its hefty 380kg weight as I pulled away on the launch ride in southern California, gripping the wide, raised one-piece handlebar. The nearvertical screen did a surprisingly good job of deflecting the wind over my head as I looked over the top of it, heading northeast from San Diego on Highway 67.

Straight-line performance was very adequate for a US style tourer. The Triumph sat effortlessly at an indicated 70mph, feeling very relaxed with the help of its smoothness and tall gearing. When occasionally requested, it pulled respectably urgently from there on the way to a top speed of about 120mph. It also felt quite involving, perhaps partly due to that exhaust note, which is distinctly throatier, if not an actual Harley-style potato-potato soundtrack.

Handling was very respectable, blending rock-solid stability with light, neutral steering. On the twisty roads east of Julian the LT was easy to

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White-walls are unique to Triumph.

corner despite its length and weight.

Those whitewall Avons felt reassuring, although they didn’t really have much work to do because on dry roads the footboards scraped long before the rubber approached its grip limits.

Owners probably won’t mind generating a few sparks, especially as the boards’ lowers are replaceable, but some riders grounded out hard enough to run worryingly wide in turns.

Braking, on the other hand, was admirably efficient, thanks to fourpiston Nissin front calipers with ABS as standard. And the LT chassis was most impressive for its comfort, due not least to the exceptionally plush ride quality provided by those dualrate shocks. The seat’s innovative

lumbar pad really worked, adding useful support. A pillion gets a generous seat, footboards and a backrest, so should be happy to make the most of the 22 litre tank’s range of close to 200 miles at 40+ mpg.

So the Thunderbird LT is respectably quick and sweet handling, good looking – if far from original – and comfortable. It won’t restore Triumph’s Stateside sales to the heights they reached half a century ago, when the Fab Four’s legendary US debut on the Ed Sullivan Show generated even more American excitement than the previous year’s launch of the 750 Bonneville. But the LT is a classy, enjoyable bike that proves Britain’s attack on the US market has got serious at last.

If you just glance at the T-bird Commander’s shape and shiny twinheadlight grin, there doesn’t seem to be much difference between this latest mean-and-moody parallel twin and the Thunderbird Storm which gave Triumph’s cruiser line an extra dollop of menace back in 2011.

Dig deeper though, and the Commander is very different – much more like the LT with which it shares the majority of both engine and chassis components. That 1699cc parallel twin engine is common to all three models, but the airbox and exhaust system that detune it slightly to a max of 93bhp, while adding a bit more noise, are like those of the LT. The Commander also shares the Light Tourer’s chassis with its revamped frame, dual-rate shock springs and thicker seat.

Masses of low-rev grunt mean that you don’t have to lift your left boot from the footboard to use the perfectly good six-speed gearbox unless you particularly want to.

The big Triumph responds to the throttle in an impressively instant, smooth and controllable way, thudding forward at an entertaining but never threatening rate until the tank-top speedo is showing three figures and you’re requiring a pretty

tight grip on the slightly lower onepiece handlebar.

The Commander’s pleasantly easy to steer, and very stable on twisty roads. More ground clearance would be good, but pilots of all sizes seemed impressed by the bike’s comfort levels.

Details are mostly excellent, as is the quality of finish, and you can expect a respectable range from the 22 litre tank. The accessories list is comprehensive, incorporating many chromed parts as well as the quickly-detachable screen and panniers that would make the Commander as good a long-haul bike as the LT. At £12,999 the naked twin is only a grand less expensive than its dressed and much more versatile stablemate, so the LT seems better value for money unless you won’t want to ride very far.

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MV Agusta Brutale 800 Dragster £10,990 | 125bhp@11,600rpm 60lb-ft@8600rpm | liquid-cooled inline triple Tested by: Simon Hargreaves Photography: Milagro

A quickshifter comes as standard.

TECH SPEC Price: From £10,999 Engine: 798cc liquid-cooled inline three-cylinder Power: 125bhp (93kW) @ 11,600rpm Torque: 60lb-ft (81Nm) @ 8600rpm Kerb weight: 182kg Seat height: 811mm Tank size: 16.6 litres www.mvagusta.co.uk

LABELLED a ‘second bike, not your main bike’ by MV Agusta boss Giovanni Castiglione, the new Brutale 800 Dragster is built specifically for livening up Sunday afternoons with its punchy inline triple, short wheelbase handling and distinctive looks. Just don’t take the Dragster near a drag strip...

Tell me about the engine

The Brutale 800 Dragster uses a watercooled, 12 valve, 125bhp, 798cc version of the compact inline three-cylinder motor platform it shares, in various states of tune and capacities, with five other models in MV’s triple range.

Spec is identical to the standard Brutale 800: same pistons, rods, crank, cases and engine management system.

And the same backwards-spinning crank (MV says its reverse gyroscopic effect augments steering, as opposed to resisting it on other bikes).

Which are all good things: this is a dramatically perky, yet civilised engine in 798cc guise. Originally launched with shorter stroke in the 675cc F3, it’s eerily smooth and imbued with such a broad arc of head-wilting performance from tickover to peak power at 11,600rpm, that it never matters where in the rev range you find yourself.

Just open the throttle and the Dragster bares its pearly whites, snarls, and leaps off like a manic otter. In the first three gears it’s perfectly capable of wheelying, but booming midrange makes the Dragster an overtaking wizard too. As a usable road engine, few configurations are as flexible as an inline triple.

However, in its early incarnation, there were few as tetchy as MV’s triple, either. The company freely admits to over-ambition when it debuted the F3 675 in 2010. It came, as the Dragster does now, with classleading traction control, four engine modes, fly-by-wire throttle, enginebraking management and emissions compliant fuel injection system, but software wasn’t ready to cope with motorcycling’s constant, ultrasensitive, part-throttle control.

Coupled to the demands of emissions legislation, MV – like everyone else – had a steep fuelling expertise learning curve (for proof of the difficulty, you only have to ride a handful of modern bikes made by companies bigger than MV to find out how few have perfect throttle control even now).

So it’s refreshing that the Dragster’s throttle response – the ability of

software to match engine behaviour to the rider’s bidding – is vastly superior to the early 675 engines.

The 800’s spring-loaded fly-by-wire throttle is still very light, lacking the stiction of a wire cable in a braided sheath. But, crucially, it delivers what you expect and when you expect it.

And the new software is downloadable, for free, for all existing MV triple owners.

What’s the chassis like?

Here’s the clever bit; the Dragster not only uses the same engine as the Brutale 800, it also uses the same chassis. Although it looks like the Dragster’s swingarm is longer than a crane arm, it’s an optical illusion – created by chopping off the Brutale’s subframe and bolting a number plate holder on to the swingarm – to get round construction and use regs.

The Dragster has the same shortwheelbase, quick-steering chassis dimensions as the Brutale – same tube steel frame welded to cast alloy side plates, same single-sided cast alloy swingarm and the same suspension (‘Dragster’ is merely MV’s codename for the bike, which it rather liked and stuck with. It ain’t no Ducati Diavel). The only difference is its rear

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GC: “We are very happy with MV Agusta’s performance in the market – we are hitting all our targets and positive we can sell more than 10,000 bikes in 2014; a 33% increase, over the last year. We have 13 models on the market, with the Turismo Veloce to come, and one more brand-new model to be launched during the year – it’s a bike you have not seen yet. Now we have completed work on the range of three cylinder bikes, we’re ready to start work on our four cylinder range which will hit the market in two years’ time, with the same concept: same platform, different models.”

MCM: Where does the Dragster fit in this vision?

GC: “In a few years MV have gone from a superbike company to a company that’s grown to include supersport, naked, maxi-naked, motard and touring models. For us the Dragster is in between the naked and the maxi-naked. It is an extreme, high-end version of the 800 Brutale. The concept behind this bike started with the 675 Brutale, which we built to give more confidence to any type of rider. But we didn’t

forget that the origin of the Brutale is an extreme bike, the 1090 – and so we have added to the Brutale 800 version with a bike of minimum weight, maximum power, pure fun, exclusive but still at a competitive price. The feeling of riding the Dragster is very different to the Brutale.”

MCM: Do you regret bringing the F3 675 to market with unresolved fuelling issues?

GC: “These improvements in fuelling that we started with the Rivale we have brought to the 675 F3 and Brutale, and the 800 models as well. When we came to market we were the first ones with this technology and to put so much electronics in a mid-sized engine. We paid a little bit for that. So now we want to show you what we’ve done, and to say that we can give this to all our customers – it is very important that all our customers who bought a bike two years ago, can now completely change their engine strategy and have the upgraded system for free.”

wheel and tyre; the Dragster, to help cement its distinctive looks, uses a 6in rear wheel from the MV F4 and a correspondingly massive 200-section rear Pirelli Diablo Rosso.

This generates the only significant distinction between the handling characteristics of the two bikes; both are ultra-nimble and steer instantly at a rate befitting their geometry. But where the Brutale also turns with consistent steering, the Dragster puts up an initial resistance to input, as the front tyre argues the toss with old fatty at the back. Once you’re over and getting back on the gas, the Dragster starts to drift wide when you put the power on; again, steering from the rear.

It’s a fundamental mismatch of sizes purely for fashion – which, truth be told, is the real reason you’d buy the Dragster.

Suspension is mid-table rather than champion’s league: fully adjustable upside-down 43mm Marzocchi at the front, fully adjustable Sachs at the rear. Brembo monobloc radial calipers complete the braking, and the Dragster comes with ABS.

Should I buy one?

MV is quite specific about who should even think about buying a Dragster.

Giovanni Castiglione, son of MV’s guiding light and all-round Italian motorcycling industrialist, the late Claudio Castiglione, is quite specific: only buy the Dragster as a second bike. It’s built for fun, for sheer adrenaline. Not day-to-day use.

And he’s absolutely right. It’s fantastic fun to flit from corner to

corner, relishing the chance to slow down because it means you can sample the triple catapulting back through the power all over again. But it’s bonkers impractical and ultimately a bit draining. This is not a bike you can chill out on and just ride.

And, at £10,990, you’ll need to be very well-heeled to contemplate the Dragster. There are more expensive toys, for sure, and the Dragster has the same air of a ludicrous, rather gauche Swiss watch.

So what’s it like to ride?

Just completely nuts. The riding position features adjustable bars (with two Allen keys located under the seat; all the toolkit there is), which are cool as you like but not hugely significant.

Once you’re on, the bike locks you into place in a sculpted seat. It feels largely typical of Italian naked bikes – canted forward, weight over the front wheel, shoulders braced for aggravation. It’s not uncomfortable blatting about, but wind protection, seat padding and high footpegs mean touring isn’t on the morning menu of mayhem. Plenty of digital clock functions to switch between though, and all engine management functions are customisable.

Suspension is racebike stiff, which means it gets more effective at controlling the bike the faster you go, resisting weight transfer and braking forces. But it’s also harsh, sending bumps into the chassis with a jarring crash. You’ll want to use the bike’s quick-witted steering to be dodging potholes, not blundering into them.

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BMW R nineT £11,600 | 110bhp @ 7750rpm 88lb-ft @ 6000rpm | air-/oil-cooled boxer twin Tested by: Bruce Wilson

Despite designing a stunning profile, BMW wants you to modify the bike.

The pillion support subframe can be removed, or the entire tail section.

IT’S been 90 years in the making, but the RnineT was inspired by the Bavarian company’s history with boxer engines. From the traditional riveted oval VIN plate, to the modern S1000RR derived forks, it’s a bike that mixes old-school design values and simplicity, with the latest handling and performance. Arguably the most desirable production cafe racer ever, it’s also crying out to be customised…

Tell me about the engine

This is the last air-cooled version of the 1170cc Boxer motor that’ll be produced by BMW. It’s the same one used in the previous generation R1200GS, producing 110bhp and

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A clunky gearbox does slow things down a bit… it’s bearable, but worth a note, though the power delivery is so good that you can get away with winding the bike on in top from quite low speeds, so you don’t have to change gear all that often.

The motor’s fuel injected, but it’s not fly-by-wire, so the traditional cable gives what I find to be a more tangible feel to the throttle. The twin exhausts also connect you to the bike: burbling away, they sound beautiful and you can’t help but make a few harsh down-changes to get the cans really popping on the overrun.

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What’s the chassis like?

The tubular steel frame is carried by 41mm upside-down un-adjustable forks, and a hydraulically preloadadjustable rear shock mounted to a cast aluminium single-sided swingarm with BMW’s weight-saving Paralever: A torque rod is mounted parallel to the swingarm, and is designed to reduce the forces caused by the shaft drive that would result in hard suspension during acceleration.

Without it, the swingarm would need to be almost 1.5 metres long.

ABS comes as standard, with dual 320mm discs up front, and a single 265mm on the rear. Tubed tyres run on stainless-steel spoked wheels, with aluminium hubs.

BMW wants the RnineT to be a base for customisation. Whether using the company’s own aftermarket accessories, or others, there’s huge scope to personalise or transform the bike. For instance, the frame is built from four sections, three of which make up the rear – for solo riding, remove the subframe that carries the pillion footpegs, and opt for the rearseat hump. Want to go further? You can take off the whole pillion frame.

You’ll lose the numberplate and light cluster, but there are fixing points on the swingarm for a more Americanstyle setup.

At 785mm, the BMW’s saddle is quite low, which meant that my feet (I’m a shade under six foot) could rest firmly on the ground. Likewise, the bars aren’t overly forward-positioned and the pegs are comfortably set. This is an easy machine to ride.

Should I buy one?

The detail on the RnineT is second-tonone, and it’s easy to find yourself staring, obsessively noting every neat touch, contemplating the engineering

feat it took to produce such a quality finish. Even those who aren’t into bikes will find themselves appreciating the sheer beauty of this machine, which rides as good as it looks.

The retro-faced dual clocks are complemented by a contemporary, easily readable digital display. It hosts a whole load of data, including gear selection, time, trip and MPG, but it doesn’t look wrong in the slightest.

In fact, nothing on the bike looks wrong or out of place, from the large hand-riveted VIN plate (which throws a blatant styling cue to the brand’s origins), to the front headlamp’s BMW logo, which sits so smartly behind the glass outer.

The beautifully sculpted, hand-built aluminium tank isn’t simply there to catch attention; it holds an impressive 18 litres of fuel for a 200 mile-plus range. The same goes for the attractive single-seat cover, which doubles up as an easily accessible storage compartment. It’s details like these that make you realise how fit-for-purpose the Beemer really is.

It’s real world.

As standard, this bike will draw people in, and it’s a terrific roadster.

It’s sure to be incredibly popular with customisers though, and whether you’re looking for new lights, Akrapovic exhaust, or a total style change, it’s easy to make your mark on the bike.

So what’s it like to ride?

The initial part of the launch testroute was relatively slow paced: the roads were straight, with the only excitement being the occasional roundabout. But that was enough to realise just how agile the bike is. It flicks from right to left at such a speed that on the first corner I had to correct myself, having over-

Roland Stocker

BMW RnineT project leader “There was the option of using the water-cooled Boxer engine in this bike, but it looked wrong at the design stage. It weighed too much as well. For so many reasons the air-cooled engine simply suited the bike much more. It also helped to highlight BMW’s impressive history.

This bike is to be the very last motorcycle to feature the big 1200cc Boxer motor; the closest resemblance to the kind of motor which was first used 90 years ago.

It’s a fitting way to sign off the air-cooled era.

“We could have bolted on a lot of electronic features, but our main aim was to produce a pure motorcycle that was fun to ride. It didn’t need to get confusing. Do you really need traction control and power modes? On some bikes, yes, but not on a machine like the RnineT. It’s not a race bike, it’s so much simpler than that.

“The goal was to build a fantastic road bike, which is what we’ve compensated for what I assumed would be a heavy handler.

The introduction of flowing bends took the experience to another level, as it’s a fantastically stable bike, and I was particularly impressed at how well the suspension coped with the surface’s imperfections, delivering strong feedback at all times, while flowing through the apexes with ease.

The faster you go, the more you find yourself hunched over the front of the bike, where there’s a real connection with the front wheel – not literally– inspiring confidence, and giving you

done. We don’t regret not going crazy with technology. The only system we regarded essential was ABS, which is why it’s on there.

“The fuel tank was the hardest part to build: It’s an all-aluminium construction, and a complex one at that. It would have been much easier to have made a plastic tank and to have sprayed on a brushed aluminium effect, but that wouldn’t have been right.

“We had to develop new tooling and construction techniques to make the tank possible and even the painting process wasn’t straightforward – 10 years ago it simply couldn’t have been done, but now it has and it was certainly worth the hard work. The bike is a thing of beauty and the fuel tank is the keystone to its appearance. It looks traditional and authentic; it looks cool and sophisticated.” one very big grin. The forks might not be adjustable, but BMW has got the settings bang-on.

Despite being down on power compared to the liquid-cooled lumps, the engine’s strong throughout the rev-range, and feels sporty. That spread of power makes for easy overtaking, and a more relaxing ride if you want it.

Like any other naked bike, at high speed the wind (without an optional screen) is a constant reminder of your licence, but at legal limits the RnineT’s a great place to be.

Clocks are uncluttered and stylish.

Retro touches like the riveted VIN.

Hydraulic preload adjuster on shock.

TECH SPEC

Price: £11,600 Engine: 1170cc air-/oil-cooled DOHC boxer twin, eight valves Power: 110bhp (82kW) @ 7750rpm Torque: 88lb-ft (119Nm) @ 6500rpm Kerb weight: 222kg Seat height: 785mm Tank size: 18 litres www.bmw-motorrad.co.uk

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Adventure £15,350 | 125bhp@7750rpm 92lb-ft@6500rpm | liquid-cooled boxer twin Tested by: Roland Brown Photography: Arnold Debus, Jörg Künstl and Peter Musch THERE’S an obvious problem in trying to evaluate this updated R1200GS Adventure following a launch ride that was done and dusted in time for lunch. But then again, even a week-long tour would hardly do justice to a boxer that was designed to circumnavigate the globe – heavily loaded, and coping with river, mountain and desert crossings, plus possibly spills and bandits (if not TV crews) along the way.

In some ways this Adventure is even more purposeful than its predecessor, as the model’s sales success in recent years has given BMW the incentive to give it a more thorough overhaul than simply equipping it with the more powerful, liquid-cooled boxer motor that was introduced on the standard R1200GS a year ago.

That motor is tweaked, bodywork and the trademark super-large fuel tank are refreshed, and the chassis is thoroughly overhauled to match the standard GS with the option of semiactive damping for the long-travel suspension. It’s a major update for a giant bike that was already one of motorcycling’s biggest and most improbable hits.

Tell me about the engine

The 1170cc, dohc motor differs from the standard GS unit by having a 950g heavier flywheel for smoother delivery at low revs. There’s also an extra vibration damper between gearbox and drive shaft. In other respects the radial eight-valve unit is identical, as is its maximum output of 125bhp at 7750rpm. Like the standard GS, the Adventure comes with ASC (Automatic Stability Control) traction control, plus choice of riding modes.

The basic Adventure gets the normal Road mode plus Rain, which softens delivery to the same peak output.

There’s also an option of an upgrade to Riding Mode Pro, included with the

higher-spec Adventure XE and TE models. As with the stock GS this gives three extra riding modes: Dynamic, Enduro and Enduro Pro, the latter requiring a plug under the seat. As with the standard GS, the riding mode also controls the optional semi-active suspension system, Dynamic ESA (Electronic Suspension Adjustment), which is included with the TE and XE models.

What’s the chassis like?

Most differences from the standard GS echo those of the previous Adventure, including the 30-litre petrol tank whose extra 10-litre capacity is a 50% increase. This Adventure’s aluminium tank is 4kg lighter and three litres smaller than the old model’s plastic tank, having gained a small lockable storage area near the filler cap. At my easily bettered 40mpg average it’s good for a realistic range of over 250 miles.

The suspension’s giraffe-like 210mm of front and 220mm of rear travel give a 20mm advantage over the standard GS. The Telelever front suspension system’s geometry is revised for sharper handling, and the Adventure follows the standard boxer in gaining a steering damper (possibly in response to reports of occasional tank-slappers) plus Dynamic ESA semi-active suspension on the higher-spec models.

As before the screen is larger than the standard GS. Bodywork is revamped, incorporating a prominent beak, and protected by a tubular steel crash-bar. There’s also an aluminium bash-plate. At 890 or 910mm, the quickly height-adjustable seat is 40mm taller than the stock bike’s, although compared with the previous Adventure it’s unchanged in height and slightly narrower at the front, making reaching the ground easier.

Footrests are wide, serrated items with adjustable, reinforced levers.

Should I buy one?

If you’re planning to ride halfway around the world, especially two-up, the GS Adventure has long been the default choice, and this bike is better than ever. It’s big and heavy, especially when loaded; and it’s expensive, particularly when kitted out with accessories. But provided you’re physically able to cope with a bike of the Adventure’s size, its performance, comfort and ruggedness make it hard to beat.

On the other hand, if in reality you’ll rarely ride far, let alone far off-road, you’d probably be better off with a standard R1200GS or even a smaller, more manageable alternative. The standard Adventure costs £12,600 on the road, roughly a grand more than the standard GS, but 95% of buyers opt for the top-spec TE version, as tested on the launch.

The TE includes hot grips, Dynamic ESA suspension, off-road riding modes, cruise control, running lights, uprated instruments and pannier fittings, and costs £15,350 – before you add the panniers. If you’re heading for Siberia’s Road of Bones or just want to own the toughest two-wheeled Tonka toy, even if you’ll barely scratch the surface of its ability, then don’t let us put you off.

So what’s it like to ride?

Three colours are available, with bags of aftermarket goodies to invest in.

It feels big even if you’re tall. Simply throwing a leg over that seat is a struggle for shorter riders, as is getting the bike off its centrestand.

Despite BMW’s efforts at weight reduction it’s still 260kg wet, of which almost 20kg is fuel. But it does have an impressive ability to shed its weight on the move, and the power delivery is very controllable.

As with the standard GS, the more powerful, liquid-cooled engine makes a notable difference over the previous model. The old dohc, eight-valve motor is punchy and respectably powerful. But this bike’s extra urgency of throttle response, stronger midrange delivery and especially its smoother, more rev-happy charge to a 500rpm higher redline at 9000rpm combine to make the BMW faster and more fun.

The big bike is now even more rapid than ever, effortlessly able to keep up three-figure cruising speeds, and accelerate towards a top speed of more than 130mph given a tweak of throttle. Yet there’s no shortage of low-rev performance. In top gear the TE pulled cleanly and smoothly from

3000rpm and about 50mph, and sat happily at an indicated 80rpm with its cruise control making life even more relaxed.

As before the Adventure has an edge over the standard GS for long distances due to its larger screen. This is now even bigger, and did a better job of keeping lanky me out of the turbulence. The Adventure borrows the standard GS’s excellent screwadjuster, which can be used on the move with a twist of left hand. At speed I sometimes found the knob wouldn’t turn, presumably due to friction from wind pressure because it normally worked fine.

The Adventure’s beak has been redesigned for extra downforce. At high speed in a straight line and when carving through fast main-road curves the bike felt slightly vague, but never remotely concerning. At slower speeds it was remarkably taut, especially when I switched to Dynamic riding mode, which firmsup the semi-active suspension as well as the throttle response.

Dynamic ESA is arguably at its most useful on a bike with lots of suspension travel, given the semiactive system’s ability to stiffen or soften the damping at either end, depending on speed, surface and how hard you’re accelerating or slowing.

Even fierce braking didn’t faze it. The Brembo radial four-piston front calipers bit hard, also adding some rear brake due to the linked system, and were backed up by an excellent ABS. The road biased Michelin Anakee III tyres coped well too.

When the road turned into a dirt track the Adventure TE merely required a press of the button into Enduro mode to soften its suspension and retune the ABS and traction control to suit, before sliding along enjoyably on the loose surface, the electronics doing a good job of helping keep it under control. With a fairly full tank I did notice the extra weight over the standard GS but the Adventure was remarkably capable.

We didn’t have time to adjust the handlebar, which was too low for me, but that’s hardly a major complaint.

This thoughtfully updated boxer wasn’t created to be constrained by launch budgets and deadlines. It was built for loading up and setting off to who knows where, for who cares how long. Provided you can cope with its size, there’s probably no better bike for doing just that.

The screen is larger than the standard GS, but still adjustable on the go.

A fully featured set of clocks and optional satellite navigation.

The Adventure’s engine has a heavier flywheel than the standard GS.

Despite a massive tank, BMW found space for a small storage area.

TECH SPEC Price: £15,350 (TE model) Engine: 1170cc liquid-cooled dohc boxer twin, 4 valves Power: 125bhp (93kW)@7750rpm Torque: 92lb-ft (125Nm)@6500rpm Kerb weight: 260kg Seat height: 890-910mm Tank size: 30 litres www.bmw-motorrad.co.uk

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“I’ve never seen my bike look so good!”

Discover a great way to immortalise your motorcycle at a photo studio in Derbyshire.

Words by: Carli Ann Smith Photography: ProBikeART

PREPARATION started weeks ago.

Roger Jones, owner of the 1977 BMW R100RS, had been primping and preening his machine for hours, ahead of its special day. Having owned the bike since it was first registered in February 1977, it’s now getting some very special treatment – its very own photo shoot at the ProBikeART studio near Matlock Bath.

The bike cost £2946 – not much by today’s standards, but at a time when Roger was earning £6500 a year, it was clear what his passion was: “I was lucky; I had a company car ever since I started working, so I could afford the latest bikes. I had a BMW 90S before this, but I part-exchanged it for the RS. The S would have been worth a bob or two now!”

Despite its immaculate appearance, Roger’s had some good adventures on this machine: “In the first two years I

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covered around 19,000 miles, as it was my only road bike. It’s been to pretty much every GP in Europe, but as I got other bikes, the old gal was used less and less. She’s still ridden, but the RS is the only one of my bikes that I keep indoors – she’s got the benefit of central heating now that she’s nearing her forties.”

After meeting ProBikeART owner, Ian Daisley, the bike was parked up in the studio on a white background for its first shots. Ian played with the lighting to make sure each part of the machine was lit to perfection, and all of its lines were flattered. Every angle of the bike was to be photographed and a number of statics taken from both sides, straight on and the rear.

“Some people have specific elements of the bike that they want photographing. They might particularly like a section of it, or it might be one that they’ve worked on or made themselves,” said Ian, a biker himself. “Every motorcycle that I photograph is different, so I always change the way I approach them. It really is a unique experience for every person, and I draw on my passion for motorcycles, engineering and design for each image.”

Once the main images were shot on white, Ian set to work methodically around the bike, photographing everything from brake discs and fairings, to decals and suspension.

The whole process took around three hours, and included shooting on a white and a black background.

Roger took a look at the results on Ian’s computer, and was astounded: “I’ve never seen my bike look so good!” When Roger thought he was alone, I saw him gently lay a hand on the back of the bike, muttering “I’m proud of you girl.” It was a touching moment, and it’s obvious the day made a real impression on him.

The standard of work from Ian was simply outstanding. MCM editor, John, has worked with some of the country’s best photographers for 18 years: “These shots are fantastic,” he said when we got back to the office.

“The lighting is beautiful... I’ve commissioned magazine jobs of this standard that cost three to four times what Ian charges.” You can see all the pictures of Roger’s bike, and others at

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STAFFORD SHOW!

Ian talks Roger through some of the shots, before creating a disc of the work.

www.probikeart.co.uk/gallery A shoot at ProBikeART’s Bonsall studio costs just £125, and includes a framed print, a dedicated web gallery, image retouching and every shot supplied on a disc. For more details, call 07918 687624, or visit www.probikeart.co.uk You can also find Ian at the April Stafford show at Plot 551-552 on the balcony.

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We’ve teamed up with ProBikeART to offer one lucky reader the chance to take their bike to have the superstar treatment. You can win a one-on-one photo shoot for your machine in the studio, and get a disc with all the images as well as a 14 x 11in photo-block with your favourite shot – a package worth £125.

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Enjoy the show Welcome to this, the 34th Carole Nash International Classic MotorCycle Show, at the Stafford county showground.

Once more, the scene is set for a weekend of classic enjoyment and indulgence, with some of the best old motorcycles in the world assembled, as well as a stellar line-up of clubs, the fabulous Bonhams auction and of course, our star guest, John Surtees.

Meet race legend John Surtees at the show.

Follow his amazing history on page 34.

As many will be aware, John is the only man to have been world champion in the blue riband class of both two- and fourwheeled motorsport. That achievement is easy to say and perhaps we underestimate just what a feat it was. For many, the pinnacle of a career, the fruit of a lifetime’s dedication, is to be crowned world champion in one’s chosen sport. To do so is a remarkable achievement. But to then change sport, and reach the top in that one too, is an achievement which we’ll never see the likes of again.

This year is the 50th anniversary of John winning his four-wheeled world title and we’ve arranged for a 1964 Formula One Ferrari to be on the main stand, where it accompanies an MV four of the type John used to clinch his two-wheeled world titles.

The fascinating parallels between the two concerns which John represented – MV Agusta and Ferrari – are striking, especially when it came to the fact both companies had an identifiable, world-famous figurehead leading them, in the forms of Count Agusta and Enzo Ferrari. So John was employed by two of the most important figures in 20th century motorsport.

John also ran his own car racing team too, where he employed none other than Mike Hailwood as a driver. Add that John was an apprentice at Vincent, was employed by Joe Craig to ride works Nortons, dominated short circuit racing in Britain and ran his

own dealership, as well as restoring and resurrecting a bevy of classic beauties, and the sheer magnitude of the man’s actions and experiences become evident.

A guest of honour, indeed.

As well as the Surtees tribute, we’ll be welcoming a few other special machines to the main stand, including the one and only Moto Major, an incredible looking, one-off machine built by Italian Salvatore Majorca in 1949. It’s not just outlandish looking – there’s some ‘innovative’ features too, including no suspension other than rubber

mountings within the wheels. Different, indeed, and this represents an incredibly rare opportunity to see something that has never been seen in this country before.

The opportunity to see something new and fresh is exciting, while it’s also great to see a whole host of familiar faces and have a proper catch up. That’s the true beauty of Stafford, a perfect blend of new and familiar, combined to create a classic show, in name and reality.

We hope you enjoy the whole weekend.

James Robinson Editor, The Classic MotorCycle

Sponsor’s message Welcome once more to the Stafford County Showground for the 34th Carole Nash International Classic Motorcycle Show.

One of the many privileges Carole Nash enjoys, as title sponsor, is to witness the show take shape. We’re there on setup day to build our own stand, and watch in delight as countless motorcycles from across the ages are rolled in and given that all important final polish. You can all but smell the pride as those that have invested so much time and talent – and often a good few bob – in restoring their magnificent machines prepare to savour just a little bit of limelight. There’s a real sense of bonhomie that sets the tone for the rest of the show.

In classics terms this is, of course, the big one. Last year a whopping 33,000 of you visited over what was a fantastically entertaining weekend. The 2014 event promises to be no less – and arguably even more – spectacular. That’s because the organisers have once again pulled out all the stops with a fabulous array of club displays and private entries to sit alongside the autojumble and trade stands.

Stepping into the hot seat as guest of honour is John Surtees, now, amazingly, an octogenarian. This year also sees him celebrating the 50th anniversary of his Formula 1 championship victory, a success which highlighted how his brilliance was by

no means isolated to two wheels. But what a rider he was. The numbers are impressive – 38 wins, six TTs and 45 podiums – but don’t tell the whole story. He’ll be on hand to add a further compelling narrative as he relates tales from a quite extraordinary career. Make sure you catch him.

I’ll leave you to enjoy the show!

Best wishes, Rebecca Donohue Head of Marketing Carole Nash Insurance

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Don’t miss the action!

There’s loads to see and do at the Stafford show for the whole family…

THE 34th Carole Nash International Classic MotorCycle Show promises to be an incredible weekend. With an awesome line-up of guests, bikes, stalls and features, you’ll need to arrive early to catch it all.

See all the bikes

April also sees the return of the National Motorcycle Museum to Stafford with displays both in the Main Hall and the Classic Racer Grand Prix Paddock.

The display situated indoors will feature some of the best machinery from the collection, with staff on hand to answer questions. There will also be the chance to purchase photocopy sets from the famous Bruce Main-Smith archive which now forms part of the museum’s portfolio.

In celebration of the museum’s 30th anniversary there will be the opportunity to win a very special machine as a raffle prize. Proceeds from the raffle will be used to make the museum more interactive in terms of ‘mechanising’ the collection of nearly 30 original sectioned engines.

In the Classic Racer Grand Prix Paddock the museum has a very special treat in store – two works Norton Rotary race machines will be on display. Probably one of the most exciting aspects of the GP Race Paddock will be when museum director James Hewing starts the

1992 Senior TT Winning NRS 588 ‘White Charger’ as part of the ‘fire up’ feature on both Saturday and Sunday.

On static display will be the 1991-92 NRS588 Rotary campaigned by ‘Rocket’ Ron Haslam.

Whatever marque you love most, you’ll find the best examples at Stafford. A Norton fan? Bertie Schneider’s 1960 Manx Norton will be there. This bike has been in the same family ownership since it was purchased from Rivetts around 1974 – a truly historic motorcycle with a genuine GP history.

If it’s Japanese bikes you’re after, how about a 1967 250cc Yamaha TD1C… the first fast and reliable Yamaha race bike. This example finished fifth in the 1998 Classic Manx GP ridden by Graham Larkins at an average of over 90mph.

Ex-TT bikes will be there too… the Classic Racing Motorcycle Club will have a 1971 350cc Honda Drixton.

This uses the chassis design of Swiss engineer Othmar Drixl, which made the CYB350RSC factory bikes more manageable around the Isle of Man TT course.

Spondons, Triumphs, BSAs, Kawasakis, Jawas, Maicos, MZs, Morinis and much, much more will be on show in all their glory. From static displays in the arenas to the incredible sounds of the race bikes outside, take in the history throughout the weekend.

Grab a bargain

As always, there are thousands of spares, accessories and tools for sale, and most probably that rare part you’ve been searching for! You’ll be able to pick up everything from a single bolt to a complete bike, with acres of stall space offering exhausts, manuals, paintwork, services and more.

Catch the shows

The incredible Wall of Death will be back again, and you’ll want to make sure you’re outside the Dirt Bike Hall to check out ‘The Owd Codgers’ Club as they give their fantastic trials demos.

Plus of course, there’ll be plenty of different ex-race machines running in the Classic Racer Grand Prix Paddock area, with some fascinating bikes on display.

Special guests will be speaking on The Classic MotorCycle stand, so don’t miss the chance to hear the amazing stories of John Surtees and others, with commentary by track- and roadracing star Steve Plater.

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TRADE 4 STROKE PERFORMANCE AYRSHIRE CONFECTIONERS BAUER CONSUMER MEDIA LTD HISTORICS OF BROOKLANDS JEANS & JACKETS K D BENCHES (C/O CAIRNLAN ENTERPRISES LTD) MOTOFREIGHT.COM VENHILL ENGINEERING LTD VINTAGE REPLICA Z1-WORLD AUTOJUMBLE 2T-ONLINE ALUMINIUM WELDING ARIEL & SUNBEAM SPARES BAJMAN CAMPION QUIRKE CLASSIC MOTORING ENAMELS DAVID ANDERTON F & F MOTORONDERDELEN JOHN MILLER JOHN O REAGAN MORTIMERS OF CANTERBURY PETER COLLINS CLASSIC MOTORCYCLES ROY YOUNG S & T ELECTRO PLATE SUNRISE GRAPHICS & FAB FASTENINGS

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CLUBS BEAR TOWN BIKERS A24 BENELLI MOTOBI CLUB GB A16 GREEDY PIGS MOTORCYCLE CLUB A13 HISTORIC HONDA COLLECTION (STAFF) A3 NATIONAL AUTOCYCLE & CYCLEMOTOR CLUB - STAFFORD BRANCH A7 SUNBEAM OWNERS FELLOWSHIP (STAFF) A22 WYCHE CLASSIC MOTORCYCLE CLUB A21

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561/562 565/566/567 551/552 573 557/558 B115 B119 B106 B129 B117 B109 B112 B114 B127 B113 B130 B108 B105 B126 B123 B118 B107 553/554 B122 B105A B121 B124 B120 B125 B111 B110 B128 B131

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MAIN HALL

TRADE A M PHILPOT AIRVEST.CO.UK AMAL CARBURETTER COMPANY ANGLO SCOT ABRASIVES AQUABLAST UK LTD AYRSHIRE CONFECTIONERS B B ENGINEERING SERVICES B G MOTORCYCLES BEUGLER PAINT PINSTRIPING TOOLS BTH COMPONENTS LTD C J AUTOS CAROLE NASH INSURANCE CONSULTANTS LTD CENTRAL WHEEL COMPONENTS LTD CHEQUERED FLAG CHROME RESTORATION SERVICES CLASSIC COATINGS LTD COMPLOG PERFORMANCE DAVID SILVER SPARES DAVIDA UK LTD EAW ELECTREX WORLD LTD FASTLINE SUPERBIKE CENTRE LTD FOOTMAN JAMES & CO GEORGE PREW B S A SPARES GOVNORS BRIDGE GRINFACTOR GROVE CLASSIC MOTORCYCLES H R S MOTORCYCLES BRISTOL HAGON PRODUCTS

M29A M20A M46 M21 M49 M33 M60A M4A M6A M37 M24 M9 M10 M50 M47 M43 M45 M20 M8a M56 M25 M65 M12 M23 M4c M60B M37A M51 M13

HOLDEN VINTAGE & CLASSIC LTD JAMES CARGO SERVICES JEPSON & CO LTD JOHN MOSSEY KIRBY ROWBOTHAM TEC ENG MAGAZINE MAN {THE} MICK HUGHES MORTONS MOTORCYCLE MEDIA LTD MOTOLEGENDS NATIONAL MOTORCYCLE MUSEUM NORTHWEST MOTORCYCLE RESTORATIONS NORTON MOTORCYCLES (UK) LTD NORVIL MOTORCYCLES CO NUMBER PLATE CENTRE {THE} P & P SEATING PERFECT POLISHING KITS PETER JAMES LTD POLISHING SHOP {THE} PUSHROD PERFORMANCE RAMAIR FILTERS LTD RENAPUR LTD RICHARD PEGG S A L EASYLIFT S R M ENGINEERING LTD SCOTT LEATHERS LTD STEVE BATLEY T J WASSELL LTD TIPPERS VINTAGE PLATES TRACY TOOLS TRIKE DESIGN LTD TRIPLE X TRADING UNI THREAD LTD UNITY SPARES LTD VMCC LTD WEST PERFORMANCE LTD

M29/M30 M40 M65A M4B M38 M58 M15A M0 M79 M40A M7A M1A M32 M26 M54 M22 M70 M36 M39 M21A M42 M5A M51A M11 M44 M52 M80A M27 M59 M80 M31 M55 M19A M16A M1

AUTOJUMBLE 2T-ONLINE 27/28/29 AARON WALKINSHAW 15 ACE CLASSICS 152/153/154/155/141 ALAN MOULD 50 ANDY DAVENPORT 138 ASHTON CLASSICS 73/74 AUTO HOSE 10/11/12/30/31/32 BIKE COLOURS 71/72 BRYNHOUSE LTD 43/44/45 C C S CLEAN CARBS 147/148 C T SPARES 100/101/102 CHAIN MAN {THE} 207/211 CLASSIC & PERFORMANCE OILS 65/66 CLASSIC MOTORCYCLE MANUALS.COM 117/118 CLASSIC RACKS 122 CLASSIC SUPER BIKES 225 CLASSIC SUZUKI N.L 7/8/9

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EXHIBITORS CLIFF ROUE CLIVE APPLETON CORNUCOPIA ENTERPRISES DAVID PATTISON DISCO VOLANTE MOTO DUCATI SINGLES EXACT TRADING G & J HOLDER GEOFF OLIVER GORDON MAY GRAHAM VINES HEORT IEG CLASSIC TRANSFERS IAN POWELL J B RESTORATION LTD J J CABLES LTD JIM DROUGHTON JIM NICHOLLS JUMBO G B CHARITY KEVIN EGAN KIDDERMINSTER MOTORCYCLES M H TEXTILES MALCOLM MARSDEN MANUAL MAN MICHAEL HODSON MIDLIFE CLASSICS MIKES BIKES MOTODURO MOTOLUG LTD PETES BIKES PHIL CONNELLY POOKS MOTOR BOOKS PRESTON PRODUCTS RON BLOOMFIELD RUSTYREX SHROPSHIRE CLASSIC SPRAYERS SPROCKETS UNLIMITED STAINLESS CLASSICS SURPLUS TRADER SURREY CYCLES SWEETS OF YESTERYEAR T NICHOLLS TONY EAST V MAX BITZ.COM VETERAN TRIUMPH SPARES VILLIERS SERVICES VINTAGE & VETERAN LLP VINTAGE BEARING COMPANY VINTAGE OIL COMPANY VINTAGE TOOLS WRIGHTS AUTOSUPPLIES

20/40 218/219/220/206 211/212/213 67/68/69 23/24/25/26 80 33/34 103/104/105/106 38 133/134 236/237 208/209 35 75/76 149/150/151 113 146 49 21/22 252/253/254/255 63/64 210 13/14 114/115/116 242/243/244/245 70 203/204/205 144/145 77/78 57 128/129/130/131 139 3/4 140 132 119/120 125/126/127 53/54/55/56 61/62 290/291 124 235 142/143 36/37 232/233/234/248 200/201 214 215 222/223 16/17/18/19

CLUBS A J S & MATCHLESS OC M77 ARIEL OWNERS MOTORCYCLE CLUB M76 BSA OWNERS CLUB (NTH STAFFS) M75 DOT MOTORCYCLE CLUB M62 FRANCIS BARNETT OWNERS CLUB (STAFF) M68 GOLDSTAR OWNERS CLUB (STAFF) M3 GREEVES RIDERS ASS (STAFF) M78 HISTORIC POLICE MOTORCYCLE GROUP MH598 (MEAT HALL) LONDON DOUGLAS M C C (STAFFORD) M67 M V AGUSTA OWNERS CLUB GB M74 MARSTON SUNBEAM REGISTER CLUB M70A NORTH WILTS BRITISH MOTORCYCLE CLUB M69 NORTON OWNERS CLUB M61 ROYAL ENFIELD OWNERS CLUB M71 RUDGE ENTHUSIASTS CLUB {THE} M82 TRIUMPH OWNERS MCC (BIRM & WOLVES) M64 VJMC M63 VELOCETTE OWNERS CLUB (STAFFORD) M66 VINCENT HRD OWNERS CLUB NORTH STAFFS SEC M72 VINTAGE MOTOR SCOOTER CLUB M2 VMCC LTD M60 PRIVATE ENTRIES ALAN ROBERTS ANDY STATHERS COLIN COOPER D POWELL {MRS} DAVE GARLAND DAVE TAYLOR DAVID CRITCHLOW DAVID EDWARDS DAVID JOHNSTON DAVID MEREDITH DAVID PATTISON DAVID STEWART DEREK GOTHARD DEREK SAUNDERS DESMOND PRICE GRAHAM BOWEN GRAHAM NOCK HARRY BULLOUGH HAYDN POWELL IAN POWELL J HARRIES JASON LARKE JOHN ABRAM JOHN COOK JOHN GUY JOHN WEEDON JULIE PRICE LEN WALLBANK MALCOLM POTTER MALCOLM POTTER MICHAEL EATON MICHAEL TAYLOR MICK FLANNAGAN OLIVE GUY PAUL GOLLINGS PETER ASHMORE PETER NORBURY PHILLIP JONES ROB ATHERTON ROBERT G MAGILL SEAN KELLY

21 16 37 23 15 45 58 18 28 49 47 35 34 53 57 11 26/27 30 52 39/44 54 55 20 29 12 36 19 32 24 25 22 50 51 13 33/56 42 14 38 31 48 41

TERRY ISHAM TONY PALMER TONY RAYNOR VICTOR MATHERS

40 17 43 46

OUTSIDE

TRADE & AUTOJUMBLE A & T SPARES A B TOOLS A B TOOLS A W AUTOMOTIVE ADVENTURE BIKE AKRON CLEANING SYSTEMS ALFIE ROBINSON ANTHONY EMERY ANTHONY HAYWOOD ARK MOTORCYCLES ASHCROFT TOOLS B O M BATTERIES BAILEYS TOOLS BARLOWS MOTORCYCLES BIKE ATTACK BIKE BOOST BLACK KNIGHT SPARES BOLT (YWJ) LTD BRETTON MOTORCYCLES BRIAN BUTTERWORTH BRIAN WOODS BRITISH CLASSICS IN CHESHIRE BRITISH MOTORCYCLE SPARES BRYAN RIPPINGALE CENTRAL GARAGE CENTRAL WHEEL COMPONENTS LTD CHRIS KNIGHT MOTORCYCLES LTD CHRIS SAVAGE CHUCK LINDLEY CLAIRE HODGKINSON CLASSIC BIKE BITS & BOBS CLASSIC BIKES NORTH WEST CLASSIC MOTORCYCLES COUGAR HOSE & HYDRAULICS LTD CRC MOTORCYCLES D & J FACTORING D D P PRODUCTS D H AUTOS DAVE HARVEY DAVE HENSON MOTORCYCLES DAVID HAYES DE GROOT DEBBIES DISCOUNT TOOLS DENNIS URMAN DIANE HUTCHINSON DOT MOTORBIKES & VILLERS ENGINES DRAGONFLY TREATS LTD DUNNELL RACING E G P ENTERPRISES E SUMNER ESPORTS BRANDS EURO-PELTZ EXACT TRADING FIELDERS MOTORCYCLES FIRST GEAR LTD G & T TOOLS G P RELINING SERVICES GAVIN COLLINSON GREAT BARR MOTORCYCLES GREYSTONE ENTERPRISES H R S MOTORCYCLES BRISTOL HAIRY BREAKERS HUNTER CLASS LTD I D TOOLS IAN JONES J BROWSE MOTORCYCLES J H B ENGINEERING J H B MOTORCYCLES JAY PEE WORKWEAR JOEY DUNLOP FOUNDATION JOHN CANDY JOHN HARDING JONES & ALCOCK JOOST VOETEN KRS KIDDERMINSTER MOTORCYCLES LEN HOWELL LOW PRESSURE MOULDINGS M J ASH M T RIDERS CLUB MAGNUSSON MOTORCYCLES MAL MOTORCYCLES MALCOLM LEECH MALLINDERS MOTORCYCLES MARK STOKES MARKET DISCOUNTS METAL MAN (STEVE TAYLOR) {THE} MOTOLEGENDS MOTUS BIKE WEAR N D P TOOLS NYM NEVA AUTOJUMBLE SALES NOGGIN END METALS OAK CARPENTRY COMPANY OM TRADERS ON ALL FOURS OXNEY MOTORCYCLES P AND K CLASSIC BIKES PAUL INGHAM PEMBROKESHIRE CLASSICS PETER WHITE PROTO GB LTD R & C LUBES R N R ALUMINIUM R N SURPLUS REBOOT GUZZI RED LIZARD LTD REWBAN EYEWEAR

303 314 314A 226 8A 302 510 341 236 417 7 213 103 306 16 228 419 506 14 510A 220 516A 141 697 308 504 17 334 209 229 123 215 509 126 703 412 205 210 128 133 317A 307 121 2 318 404 203 701 201 224 337 334A 508 301 217 401 332 206 101 312 408 698 514 923 18 108 416 119 222 710 415 516 411 414 139 129 212 138 19 718 117 505 1 122 715/716 700 231 425 221 339 105 216 109 211 406 410 5 513 225 127 340 402 208 142 130 111 234 113

RIDE ON DIRECT RON EAST S & R PICKER S S DIRECT SMITHS (PUCA) LTD STAFFORD MOTORCYCLES LTD STAFFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL STEPHEN HUTTON SURE SIGNS SUTTON HOSES TANGERINE RACING (TYRES) TED KNIGHT TGA.CO.UK LTD THREADS-EUROPE TIGER MAN TONY DAVIES TONY WESTBROOK TOOLBOX TOOLBOX TOOLS ON TOUR TOOLS UK TURBO TRADE UK TYRE FINDER VELOCETTE BIKE SPARES WARREN JOHNSON WEST LONDON MOTORBIKE LTD WEST MIDLANDS M/C CENTRE WHEELS OF OLD LTD YAMAHA XJR OWNERS CLUB

702 420 140 233 709 407 696 320 102 403 214 315 311 112 319 335 106 235 15 336 321 114 232 507 699 322 116 136 717

PRESTWOOD

AUTOJUMBLE A B TOOLS 464/465/466/467/468/469/470 ALAN BAILEY 528 ALF BURGESS 518 ALUN CHAPLIN 527 AM DISTRIBUTION LTD 519/520/521/522 BAKER MOTORCYCLE PARTS 436/437 BANTAM JOHN 488/489/490/491/492/510/511/512/513/514 BIKE SHOCKS BRISTOL 451 BRITISH MOTORCYCLE MANUALS 422/423/424/424A C B MOTORS 501/502 CAROLINE CUSHION HELMETS 471 CHARLES HAGGARTY 420 CHRIS BANCROFT 406/407 CHRIS SHIELDS 403 CLASSIC DUCATI.COM 428/429 CRAIG MCWILLIAM 439 CYCLE MOTORS & AUTO CYCLE SPARES 453/454 DAVE BEESLEY 404 DAVE WARD M/CS 508 DAVID BIRKINSHAW 438 DENNIS DAWES 430/431 DEREK HUYTON 460 DEVON RIM COMPANY 484/485 DISCOUNT STAINLESS 444/445/446 ELM VILLA CLASSICS 441/442/443 FRED WILLIAMS 526 HARRY KAY 405 HI-STAR 401/402 IAN BARTRAM SPEEDO'S 461 IAN COLLIS 458 J B CUTTING TOOLS 432/433 JOHN BINGLEY 475/476 JOHN JOHNSON 509 JOHN RAYBOULD 440 KARL PEHAM 524 M D SPARES 408 MICHAEL CUSHIONS AUTOJUMBLE 472/473 NEW VIEW SERVICES 412 NIGEL MEGSON 450 P J PAYNE 525 PAUL BECK 507 PAUL GIMBERT 486 PAUL GOFF 497/498/499/500 PETER WILKS 448 R S HOLDER 503 RALPH CLONINGER 459 REDROSE RETRO BIKES 413/414/415 STEVE FROST 523 STEVE PENNYCOOK 411 TRIPLES WORKSHOP 425/426/427 TRIUMPH TWIN SPARES 434/435

SIDE HALL 1

AUTOJUMBLE ADAM GOY 371/372 AIDPAC STAINLESS 331/332/333/334/335/336 ALL LEATHER JACKETS 320/321 BARLEYCORN ENGINEERING 340/341 CRC RESTORATION SERVICES 362 ELPE MOTOPRODUCTS 379/380/381 GEORGE MILBURN 329/330 H LIME 367/368 HOWLING FOURS 322/323 IAN WARDROPE 373 J & C COLLECTABLES 337/338/339 JEFF HUNTER ENGINEERING 302/303 JOE EDWARDS 343/344/345 K T T SERVICES 304/305/306 KAWASAKI TRIPLE PARTS 314/315/316 KEN EDWARDS 346/347 KEVIN SCHOFIELD / RALF PUNZET 324/325/326/327 L B RESTORATION SERVICES 300/301 MALLARD METAL PACK LTD 311/312/313 NIGEL ATKIN 360/361 NORTHANTS CLASSIC BIKES 318 PARTONS CLASSICS 363/364/365/366 PELDERS TRANSFERS & CLASSIC PARTS385/386/387/388/389 PHILLIP ARNOLD 350/351/352/353 SPENCER ELTON 390/391/392/393 SURPLUS SUPPLIES 307/308/309/310 THEODOLE 382 VINTAGE RACEWEAR 348

■ Best in show (PERPETUAL) (Overall Show Winner) + £100 + rosette ■ Best Machine of Technical Interest ■ Veteran 1st (manufactured prior 1915) The Pete Sole Memorial Trophy (PERPETUAL) ■ Veteran 2nd (manufactured prior 1915) ■ Veteran 3rd (manufactured prior 1915) ■ Vintage 1st (manufactured prior 1931) ■ Vintage 2nd (manufactured prior 1931) ■ Vintage 3rd (manufactured prior 1931) ■ Post Vintage 1st (manufactured prior 1946) ■ Post Vintage 2nd (manufactured prior 1946) ■ Post Vintage 3rd (manufactured prior 1946) ■ Post War 1st (manufactured prior 1965) ■ Post War 2nd (manufactured prior 1965) ■ Post War 3rd (manufactured prior 1965) ■ Classic 1st (manufactured since 1965) ■ Classic 2nd (manufactured since 1965) ■ Classic 3rd (manufactured since 1965) ■ Best Japanese Machine ■ Best Military Machine ■ Best Autocycle ■ Best Scooter ■ Best Sidecar Combination ■ Best Continental Machine ■ Best Competition Machine ■ Best Scrambler Machine ■ Best Trials Machine ■ Best Enduro Machine ■ Most Original Machine ■ Best Presented Private Display ■ Best Trade Stand Exhibit ■ Best Trade Stand Display ■ Best Racing Machine ■ Best Oldest Machine ■ Best Classic Racer Grand Prix Display ■ Award for Motorcycle Photography THE NICK NICHOLLS TROPHY (PERPETUAL) ■ Award for Engineering Excellence KAY ENGINEERING TROPHY (PERPETUAL) ■ Outstanding Service to the Classic Motorcycle Movement The Frank Farrington Outstanding Service Award ■ Best Villiers Engined Machine VILLIERS SERVICES TROPHY (PERPETUAL) ■ Best Lady Entrant TRACY TOOLS TROPHY (PERPETUAL) ■ Best Ex TT Machine HAILWOOD TROPHY (PERPETUAL) ■ Best Indian MOTORDROME TROPHY (PERPETUAL) ■ Best Triton (PERPETUAL) ■ Best Classic Special GREG ROBERTS MOTORCYCLES TROPHY (PERPETUAL) ■ British Club Stand + £100 ■ Non British Club Stand + £100 ■ Mixed Make Club Stand + £100 ■ Local Area Club Stand + £100 ■ Club Stand 1st + £1000 + 15 rosettes ■ Club Stand 2nd + £500 + 15 rosettes ■ Club Stand 3rd + £250 + 15 rosettes ■ 30 Highly Commended Rosettes (Runners-up)

JUDGES

Dennis Frost – Chief Judge

James Robinson Job Grimshaw John Wyatt Ken Sprayson Malcolm Wheeler

Bill Bewley David Fereday

Matthew Pinhey Richard Duffin Rick Parkington Steve Cooper

EXHIBITORS SIDE HALL 2

TRADE ABBA MOTORCYCLE EQUIPMENT LTD ATOMIC 56 LIMITED BIKE DRYERS UK (SPYDER AIR) C.R.M.B (CLASSIC RACING MOTORCYCLES BELGIUM) CHRISTOPHER MORRIS CUSTOM BIKE CLOTHING DUST OFF COVERS EDZ PERFORMANCE LAYERING GARY BRIDGER GEOFFREY MYERS ISLE OF MAN TT MARSHALLS ASS. MOTORWORKS (UK) LTD STEVE GRIFFITH RACING & INVESTMENT SURF N TURF INSTANT SHELTERS TT & MOTORSPORT

S19 S16 S6 S2 S14 S17 S10A S12 S13 S15 S21 S18 S4 S24 S1

CLUBS ASSOCIATION OF PIONEER MOTORCYCLISTS S9 BRIDPORT CLASSIC BIKE CLUB S29 BRITISH MOTORCYCLE RIDERS CLUB S32 BSA BANTAM CLUB S27 CAIMAN MOTORCYCLE CLUB S10 DUCATI OWNERS CLUB (STAFF) S31 EXCELSIOR TALISMAN S30 KETTLES N KWAKS STAFFORD S33 MZ RIDERS CLUB S23 NATIONAL ASSOC. FOR BIKERS WITH A DISABILITY (STAFF) S11 NATIONAL SPRINT ASSOCIATION LTD (STAFF) S28 PANTHER OWNERS CLUB (STAFF) S26 V J M C (SOUTH STAFFS SECT) S8 WOLVERHAMPTON & DISTRICT CLASSIC MCC S25

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SUNDAY 09.00 Show Opens 09.00 Bonhams sale open for viewing* 10.15 Owd Codgers Kick Start – at the side of the Dirt Bike Experience Hall 10.30 Owd Codgers Trials demonstration – at the side of the Dirt Bike Experience Hall 11.00 Bonhams Memorabilia & Spares auction commences* 11.00 World Champion John Surtees on stage – Main Hall 12.00 Bonhams motorcycle auction commences* 12.00 Firing up the legends in the Classic Racer GP Paddock, with John Surtees signing autographs 13.00 Q & A with James Robinson, editor of The Classic MotorCycle on the Mortons Stand (Stand M0) – Main Hall 13.00 Tim Britton, editor of Classic Dirt Bike, on stage with the off-road stars – Dirt Bike Experience Hall 13.30 Owd Codgers Kick Start – at the side of the Dirt Bike Experience Hall 14.00 Owd Codgers Trials demonstration – at the side of the Dirt Bike Experience Hall 15.00 Firing up the legends in the Classic Racer GP Paddock, with John Surtees signing autographs 16.00 Trophy presentation on stage with World Champion John Surtees – Main Hall *Bonhams catalogue needed

BAlCony & rESTErAUnT

B118

M21

B119

M22

B117

M23

1

2

3

4

5

6

21

22

23

24

25

26

41

42

43

44

45

46

61

62

63

64

65

66

100

101

102

103

104

105

114

115

116

117

118

119

128

129

130

131

132

133

142

143

144

145

146

147

M20

B116

M60B

ArgylE CEnTrE – Inside Autojumble – 601 - 648 B115 A9 A10

A8

A7

A6

A5

A4

643

637

631

625

619

613

607

601

644

638

632

626

620

614

608

602

645

639

633

627

621

615

609

603

A21

A24

M

A3

M60A

M70

M70A

B114

A12

646

640

634

628

647

641

635

629

648

642

636

630

A23

A13

A22

622

616

610

604

623

617

611

605

624

618

612

606

A16

A17

A20

A14

A15

M18A

A2

A11

wESTon CAr PArk - TrAdE CAr PArk

09.00 Show Opens 10.00 Bonhams sale open for viewing (open until 17.30)* 10.15 Owd Codgers Kick Start – at the side of the Dirt Bike Experience Hall 10.30 Owd Codgers Trials demonstration – at the side of the Dirt Bike Experience Hall 11.00 World Champion John Surtees on stage – Main Hall 12.00 Firing up the legends in the Classic Racer GP Paddock, with John Surtees signing autographs 13.00 Q & A with James Robinson, editor of The Classic MotorCycle on the Mortons Stand (Stand M0) – Main Hall 13.00 Tim Britton, editor of Classic Dirt Bike, on stage with the off-road stars – Dirt Bike Experience Hall 13.30 Owd Codgers Kick Start – at the side of the Dirt Bike Experience Hall 14.00 Owd Codgers Trials demonstration – at the side of the Dirt Bike Experience Hall 15.00 Firing up the legends in the Classic Racer GP Paddock, with John Surtees signing autographs 16.00 World Champion John Surtees on stage – Main Hall *Bonhams catalogue needed

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M66

M65A

M64

M65

M59 A1

M58

BAr

B113

M63 M61

PrESTwood CEnTrE – Inside Autojumble – 401 - 530 401

402

403

453

454

455

404

405

406

407

408

M62

409

410

411

412

413

414

415

416

417

451 450 449 448 447 446 445 444 443

460 488

459 489

458

491

514

510 512

462

463

464

465

473

472

471

470

469

497

498

499

500

501

466

475

476

477

478

479

468

487

486

485

484

483

482

502

525

526

527

528

529

530

503

524

504

523

522

521

520

519

518

467

511

B112

418

480 481

420 422

509

508

507

506

505

423

B99

424 424A

551

441

B111 439

CAMPIng

438

M54

ShoP

421

442 440

M55

M56

419

490

492 513

461

437

436

435

434

433

432

431

430

429

428

427

grAndSTAnd

426

425

B110

552

553

554

555

B100

B101

B105A

B105

556

557

B1 19

18

138

139

BArn CAfE

MAIn rIng

CAMP SITE

oUTSIdE BloCk B 121

118

122

117

122A

123

124

116

125

115

114

221

222

126

127

113

128

112

129

130

131

132

133

134

135

136

137

111

110

109

108

107

106

105

104

103

10

225

226

227

228

229

230

231

232

233

23

oUTSIdE BloCk A 218 217

219

220

216

215

214

223 213

224 212

211

210

511

510A

209

208

207

206

205

204

203

20

oUTSIdE BloCk E 517

516A

516

515

514

513

512

510

509

508

507

 A518 UTOXETER

dISABlEd & BIkE PArk

MAIn CAr PArk

506

505

504

503

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B120

B121

M24

B122

M25

B123

M26

B124

M27

B125

M28

B126

B127

M29A

M29 M30

8

9

10

11

12

13

14

15

27

28

29

30

31

32

33

34

35

47

48

49

50

51

52

53

54

55

56

67

68

69

70

71

72

73

74

75

76

106

107

108

109 110

111

112 113

200

201

202

120

121

122

123

124 125

126 127

214

215

216

217

218

219 220

221

134

135

136

137 138

139

140 141

228

229

230

231

232

233 234

148

149

150

151 152

153

154 155

242

243

244

245

246

247 248

M19A

18

19

20

36

37

38

39

40

57

58

59

60

77

78

79

80

M31

M33

203 204

205

206

M35

M36

207

208

209

210

211

212 213

222

223

224 125

235

236

237

238

239

240 241

249

250

251

252

253

254 255

226 227

M37

M8A

311

312

310 309 308 307

343

344

350

351

352

353

306 305 304

358

359

360

361

367

368

369

376

377

385

386

303 302 301 300

341

340

339

338

M82

M4A

313

314 345

315 346

316

317

347

318

348

349

354

355

356

357

362

363

364

365

366

370

371

372

373

374

375

378

379

380

381

382

383

384

387

388

389

390

391

392

393

337

336

335

334

333

332

331

330

320 321 322 323 324 325 326 327

329

S1

S2

S3

S4

M5A

M38

M6A

M0

S19

S6

M39

S22

S27

S28

S33

S18

M79

M67

M13

4

M53

M12

M52

M51

M9 22 21 20 19 18 17 16 15 14 13 12 11

M80A

560

561

562

563

M42 M72

M74

109 17

B108 16

1

M75

S32 S8

S25

S30

S31 S9

S20

S14

S13

S12

S11

S10A

M50

M49

M48

M45

LIFT

M47

M44

597 596 595

565

566

567

B103

568

569

570

571

exPerIenCe HALL

gP PADDOCk

912 - 929

M43

FIRING UP TIMES 12:00 & 15:00 BOTH DAYS

MH598 586 594

572

593

573

587 588 591 M4H

592

574

TRADE SL1 - SL9 PRIVATE ENTRY 1001 - 1026

575

BAr

576

TrIALS DeMO AreA

B104

B107 2

7

6

5

guSeT LOunge

8 9 10

15

701

Fountain

11

34

02

502

337

7-11pm Fri-Sat

13

02

Bandstand

14

335

OuTSIDe BLOCk C

101

313

314

315

316

317

318

319

320

321

322

311

698

310

309

308

307

306

305

304

303

302

334

301

OuTSIDe BLOCk D

201

412

Cash point

413

414

415

416

417

418

419

420

409

408

407

406

405

404

403

402

WOD

411 410

697

704

703

702

696

695

334A

331

339

332A

340

326

332

340A

327

333

341

KEY  Ticket Booth

236

501

330

425

312 235

699

336

141 142

700

705

BAr

12 140

S10

291

MeAT HALL

B102

S29

290

M71

M46

564

S26

S24

M10 M11

M51A

B106

S23

S17

S16

Cash point

559

M40A

M77

FOYer & InFOrMATIOn DeSk

558

M76

STAFFOrD CAr PArk - vISITOr CAr PArk

47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58

M68

M60

Private entries 46 23 45 24 44 25 43 26 42 27 41 28 40 29 39 30 38 31 37 32 36 33 35 34

S7

M40

M78

M80 M69

328

M7A M4C

MAIn STAge

SIDe HALL 1

SIDe HALL 2

M1

M15

M34

M3 M4B

M14A

B130

M32

M21A

M20A

M16A

17

B129

MAIn HALL – Bingley Hall

7

M2

16

B128

401

WOD

Wall of Death

Cash Point

Information

Food/Drink

Parking

Toilets

Bar

A518 STAFFORD 

Tunnel

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John Surtees ranks among the most successful and gifted competitors to have ever made motorsport their career, and the fact that he achieved great success in both two and four wheeled disciplines is a feat that is near unrivalled and is surely never to be repeated.

As the 34th Carole Nash International Classic MotorCycle Show approaches, with the man himself as the special guest of honour, we celebrate John’s storied career with superb images from our archive, and we document some of the most defining moments of an incredible career…

1934 ● 1947 ● 1948 ● 1949 ● 1950 ● 1952 ● 1954 ● 1956 ● 1958 ● 1959 ● 1960 ● 1964 ● 1965 ● 1970-8 ● 1980● 2008 ● 2014

present

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Takes grid position in human race Starts riding motorcycles Passengers father Jack to sprint win at Trent Park, London, disqualified for being under age First ride on Excelsior B14 at Eaton Bray grass track First Brands Hatch road race, apprenticed at Vincent Riding Vincent and sixth on Norton at Ulster GP – first world championship event First world championship race win, Ulster GP on a Vincent-loaned 250cc NSU Rides for MV Agusta – first world championship 350 and 500cc world championships 350 and 500cc world championships, receives MBE among many accolades 350 and 500cc world championships, begins racing on four wheels Driving for Ferrari, secures Formula 1 championship for two and four-wheel Severe accident in Canadian sports car Grand Prix Team Surtees - racing car constructor Property interests and charity work Receives OBE New book published, celebrations to mark 80th birthday and 50 years since securing Formula 1 championship

Exclusive limited edition posters will be available for purchase at the show from The Classic MotorCycle stand at a cost of £5 for one or £9 for two, and there will be opportunities throughout the day to get these signed. 50% of proceeds will go to the Henry Surtees Foundation www.henrysurteesfoundation.com

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CLUB STANDS ACORNS MOTORCYCLE CLUB Balcony 115 277 T Falcus 1976 Cheney/Yamaha Motocross 278 D Bloor 1972 AJS Stormer 279 A Talbot 1978 Yamaha CS Motocross 280 C Lees 1968 BSA Starfire 281 B Hall 1966 ETH Grass Track 282 R Simkin 1966 BSA Victor 283 P Ruscoe 1989 Gas-Gas Trials 284 M Owen 1973 Husquarna Motocross 285 R Ruscoe 1973 Sprite Trials 286 J Jackson 1968 Greeves Trials AJS & MATCHLESS OWNERS CLUB Main Hall 77 330 AJS Raffle Prize 1956 Matchless G9 331 D Thom 1946 AJS Model 18 332 B Lingard Matchless P11 333 J Parberry 1939 AJS Model 26 334 R Bellett 1967 Matchless G15 CSR 335 D Woods 1929 AJS Model M7 336 P Cunningham 1953 Matchless G45 ARIEL OWNERS CLUB Main Hall 76 667 D Thomas 668 B Longman 669 P Kemp 670 P Turner 671 B Longman

1958 Ariel VB 1952 Ariel Sq4 Mk1 1935 Ariel ohc Sq4 1959 Ariel Tornado 1938 Ariel VB

ASSOCIATION OF PIONEER MOTORCYCLISTS Side Hall 2, 9 483 D Earnshaw 1903 Phelon 484 I Rhodes 1924 AJS Big Port 485 G Thompson 1961 BSA Golden Flash 486 J Goodhall 1952 Ducati Cucciolo 487 G Hall 1915 Douglas V 488 G Davies 1972 Honda CL350 489 N Hodgson Ariel 490 B Durows 2005 BMW F650GS 491 B Slack 1930 BSA Sloper S30 492 G Davies 1923 AJS B1 Sports BEARTOWN BIKERS Argyle 24 370 S Brittain 371 S Brittain 372 M Landon 373 P Spencer 374 P Reeves 375 D Lee 376 P Spencer

1997 Triumph Speed Triple 1997 Yamaha TDM 2008 Hyosung GV650 Aquila 2010 Suzuki Bandit 2008 Triumph Speedmaster 2004 Kawasaki ZX9R 1987 Honda Z50

BENELLI MOTOBI CLUB GB Argyle 16 706 K Pattinson 1981 Benelli 250cc 707 P Rimmer 1982 Benelli 654cc 708 P Rimmer 1982 Benelli 125cc Sport 709 P Rimmer 1974 Benelli Hurricane 65cc 710 W Simpson 1965 Benelli Motobi Pesare 50cc 711 C Grant 1960 Benelli 125cc N four-stroke 712 K Latham 1968 Benelli 360cc Mojave 713 K Latham Benelli 175cc Enduro 714 P Christian 1975 Benelli 750cc Sei 715 I Kitching Benelli 750cc Sei BRIDPORT CLASSIC BIKE CLUB Side Halls 2, 29 495 P Wright 1965 BSA Lightning Rocket 496 T Fry 1972 BMW R75/5 497 N Barlett 1959 BSA A10 498 P Ackerman 1966 BSA Bantam 499 M Walsh 1934 Triumph 2/1 500 C Cannon 1938 AJS Silver Streak 501 M Biss 1993 Triumph Daytona 502 J Bramhall 1954 BSA C12 503 S Park 1937 Ariel Red Hunter 504 D Hooper 1958 Norton Dominator 88 505 I Fletcher 1957 BSA/GM Special BRITISH MOTORCYCLE RIDERS CLUB Side Hall 2, 32 508 J Lay 1914 BSA 3½HP 509 J Herred 1952 Cyclemaster 510 B Taylor 1988 Silk 500SS 511 A Taylor 1978 Silk 700SS 512 P Albert 1964 Panther 120 513 R Sharp 1961 BSA Road Rocket 514 K Drinkwater 1954 BSA C11G 515 F Gee 1970 BSA B25W 516 P Darch 1938 BSA G14 517 S Linton-Allen 1957 Triumph 3TA Twenty One BSA BANTAM Side Hall 2, 27 358 M Kilvert 359 B Price 360 I Houghton 361 K Owen 362 D Lewis 363 J Edwards 364 D Legge 365 D Legge 366 A Lewis 367 N Bramley BSA OWNERS CLUB Main Hall 75 347 A Langman 348 J Langman 349 L Webb 350 K Hunt 351 T Shucker 352 N Cooper 353 C Rogers 354 C Podmore 355 M Teesdale

1959 BSA Bantam D7 1968 BSA Bantam D14 1965 BSA Bantam D7 1964 BSA Bantam D7 Trials 1952 BSA Bantam D2 1971 BSA Bantam B175 GPO 1951 BSA Bantam D1 GPO 1955 BSA Bantam D3 GPO 1968 BSA Bantam D10 Sport 1960 BSA Bantam D1 Racer

1970 BSA B25SS 1972 BSA Thunderbolt 1970 BSA Rocket 3 1970 BSA Victor 1968 BSA Bantam 1972 BSA Thunderbolt 1968 BSA A10 1971 BSA B50SS 1967 BSA Bushman

BMW CLUB Balcony 106 248 D Booth 249 M Bolton 250 J Winn 251 R Duer 252 B Thomas 253 J Lawes

1978 BMW R100SRS 1981 BMW R100 RT Special 1976 BMW R90S 1938 BMW R12 1927 BMW R42 1951 Cira BMW Race Special

BRITISH TWO STROKE CLUB Balcony 129 140 M Taylor 1926 Dunelt ‘G’ 141 D Johnson 1948 James Comet 142 S McKay 1953 Triumph Cornet 143 E Hathaway 1959 James K7 Captain 144 B Wilson 1959 Sun Overlander 145 N Lowes 1960 Norman B4 Sports 146 P Hartshorn 1961 Sprite Trials 147 P James 1966 James L20S Captain 148 H Sylvester 1978 Puch Monza 149 T Shipp 1955 Francis-Barnett Cruiser 71 CBX RIDERS MOTORCYCLE CLUB UK Balcony 117 612 J Stone 613 A Williams 614 D Kane 615 P Henn 616 J Stone 617 M Smart 618 A Farnsworth CAIMAN MOTORCYCLE CLUB Side Hall 2, 10 314 A Delfly 315 J Tancrez 316 D Dutoit 317 J Halford

WITH the 34th Carole Nash International Classic MotorCycle Show just around the corner, plans are coming together for the now traditional Classic Dirt Bike Experience.

Make sure you take a visit to the Staffordshire Life Centre – that’s our usual hall – and check out the stunning range on display.

This year is Bultaco Sherpa’s 50th year in the UK – there were others before – and so that’s our theme. And it’s Scott centenary time

1979 Honda CBX Z 1979 Honda CBX Z 1979 Honda CBX Z 1979 Honda CBX Z 1979 Honda CBX Z 1979 Honda CBX Z 1979 Honda CBX Z

1935 Triumph 6/1 1981 Triumph Tiger Trail 1963 BSA Beagle 1971 Kawasaki KH

CLASSIC 50 RACING CLUB Balcony 112 718 A Gaut 719 D Dootson 720 A Leeson 721 S Nugent 722 B Clements 723 J Lee 724 D Clark 725 R Denally 726 K Berton 727 J Cooke 728 C Jones 729 C Darnell 730 S Lawton 731 A Gelachy 732 C Alty 733 B Jackson

1976 Yamaha RD 1977 Kawasaki AR 1977 Kawasaki AR 1978 Kreidler GP 1962 Hepolite CR 1976 Minarelli CR 1966 Itom Monza 1966 Honda Dream 1976 Minarelli UFO 1976 Minarelli CR 1966 Itom Mk.7 1964 Itom Mk.5 1976 Fantic TX160 1975 Garelli Monza 1978 Kreidler GP 2004 Honda Dream

CLASSIC OFF ROAD LYMM Dirt Bike Hall 4 & 5 388 D Price 389 N Daniels 390 S Kingston 391 John 392 P Collins 393 A Price 394 A Kinder 395 R Ainsworth 396 G Walker 397 S Lovel 398 J Mutch 399 Derek 400 Derek 401 P Davies 402 P Davies 403 Dave 404 Colin

1977 Hodaka SL 1978 Bultaco Sherpa 1997 Gas Gas 1970 Greeves Pathfinder 1980 Weslake Speedway 1974 Steen Hodaka MX 1973 Hodaka MX 1974 Honda ST70 1963 Greeves 24 TES 1982 Yamaha Serow 1957 AJS Trials 1964 Jap Speedway 1964 Dot Trials 1971 Kawasaki MT1 1968 Italjet Trials 1954 Norton Trials 1960 Honda Trials

CLASSIC RACING MOTORCYCLE CLUB LTD Balcony 114 289 T Finch 1968 Aermacchi Ala D’oro 290 L Judkins 1972 MBA GP 291 J Davidson 1972 Honda CB350 292 N Robinson 1972 Lynx Imp (sidecar) 293 S Robinson 1972 Honda CB 294 S Walsh 1986 Yamaha FZ 295 B Mills 1961 Norton Manx CHRISTIAN MOTORCYCLISTS ASSOCIATION Balcony 109 475 R Davenport 2009 Harley-Davidson FXD Streetbob 476 B Evans 2004 Triumph Thruxton 900 477 B Addison 1997 Honda CBR900 RR Fireblade 478 C Barratt 2005 Kawasaki Vulcan 479 A Drayton 1993 Honda CB1000 ‘Big One’ 480 P Raybould 1964 Honda CB160 COSSACK OWNERS CLUB Balcony 127 547 T Jones 1951 Mockba MIA 548 J Harrop 1975 Minsk 125 Racer 549 M Stevens 1991 Dnepr MT11 sidecar combi 550 P Inman 2000 IMZ 551 K Platek 1953-ish Model 49 with sidecar 552 C Carl 1975 IZH Jupiter 3 553 M Woodward 1989 KMZ Roadster 554 S Houghland 1995 IMZ Red Star 555 A Smith 1951 Ussr Racer SB125A 556 P Greensmith 2004 IMZ Dalesman with sidecar 557 P Codling 1975 Minsk Mmvz-3 558 M Luyt 1951 Minsk M-1A DOT MOTORCYCLE CLUB Main Hall 62 418 A Davy 419 R Cusworth 420 P Davy 421 M Jackson

Get a taste of the Classic Dirt Bike Experience…

1928 Dot V1 1952 Dot Motor Truck 1956 Dot Mancunian 1957 Dot Hertfordian

Classic Dirt Bike editor Tim Britton.

too so we’ll be celebrating that.

At the time of going to print, we’re looking for just a few more bikes to deck the halls.

We welcome a variety of interesting classic machines and so if you’ve got them, we want to see them.

Contact myself, Tim Britton, on 01507 529404 or by emailing tbritton@mortons.co.uk, or Glynis Roberts on 01507 529431 or by emailing groberts@mortons.co.uk.

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CLUB STANDS 422 G Hancock 423 G Hancock 424 A Cooke

1959 Dot SCH Scrambles 1963 Dot W R Trials 1963 Dot John Bull

DUCATI OWNERS CLUB GB Side Hall 2, 31 572 R Curzon 573 N Wakefield 574 L Scott 575 S Curzon 576 W Penman 577 P Kynnersley 578 T Wright 579 K Wain 580 D Bolsover 581 P Bramhall

1998 Ducati 916 1990 Ducati 851 Stada 1979 Ducati MHR 1970 Ducati 160 Monza 1988 Ducati 400F3 1975 Ducati 250 Mk.3 1997 Ducati 600SS 1981 Ducati 900SS 1980 Ducati Darmah 900SSD 2013 Ducati Hyperstrada

EXCELSIOR TALISMAN ENTHUSIASTS Side Hall 2, 30 339 C Powell 1957 Sutherland 3 340 C Ellison 1952 Excelsior Talisman STT1 341 T Biglands 1952 Excelsior Talisman STT1 342 B Wilson 1954 Excelsior Talisman STT1 343 D Rutherford 1956 Excelsior Talisman TT3 344 C Powell 1952 Excelsior Talisman STT1 FRANCIS-BARNETT OWNERS CLUB Main Hall 68 71 K Booth 1963 Francis-Barnett Trials 92 72 S Elkes 1953 Francis-Barnett Falcon 51 73 S Elkes 1963 Francis-Barnett Fulmer Sports 90 74 P Willis 1956 Francis-Barnett Falcon 74 75 L Heaton 1964 Francis-Barnett Cruiser 89 76 R Swindells 1953 Francis-Barnett Merlin 57 77 R Adams 1955 Francis-Barnett Cruiser 71 GAWSWORTH JESTERS Balcony 113 561 J Potts 562 C Tranter 563 P Harrison 564 C Tranter 565 D Turner 566 M Dowding 567 P Potts 568 S Dale 569 D Reynolds

1979 Yamaha RD 2007 Yamaha MT01 Montessa 1958 Francis-Barnett Falcon 1989 Suzuki RG 1969 CZ Bike Trailer 1989 Suzuki RG 1980 Chinese Chop 1998 Gas-Gas JTX

GOLD STAR OWNERS CLUB Main Hall 3 736 P Muxlow 737 K Bearcroft 738 J Crooks 739 G Wander 740 M Curtis 741 A Wood 742 G Sheldon 743 J Pettifer 744 D Steele 745 R May 746 J Birchall 747 J Luke

1960 BSA Gold Star 1961 BSA Gold Star BSA Gold Star 1948 BSA Gold Star BSA GS Trials 1963 BSA RGS 1954 BSA Gold Star 1952 BSA Gold Star 1952 BSA Gold Star 1957 BSA Gold Star 1959 BSA Gold Star BSA Race Special

GREEVES RIDERS ASSOCIATION Main Hall 78 537 D Bradley 1955 Greeves Race Special 538 C Sparrow 1961 Greeves Sports Twin 539 S Whitehouse 1961 Greeves Scottish 540 R Faggetter 1964 Greeves 24TFS 541 D Bradley 1955 Greeves 20S 542 C Sparrow 1961 Greeves 24SCS 543 R Faggetter 1968 Greeves 24MX4 544 R Thornton 1966 Cheney Greeves GREEDY PIGS Argyle 13 463 A Wood 464 K Kus 465 K Byrne 466 S Byrne 467 A Cotterill 468 G Timmis 469 K McLeary 470 C Slater 471 J Hollis 472 J Bibby

1973 Norton Commando Roadster 1982 Moto Guzzi Le Mans 2 1986 Triumph T140 1996 Yamaha Dragster 2005 Honda NSR 1989 Harley Sportster 1998 Kawasaki Z650 Suzuki Intruder 1978 Kawasaki Z250 1997 Suzuki Bandit

HEDNESFORD MOTORCYCLE CLUB Balcony 130 239 B Jarvis 1971 Honda CL350 240 K Waring 1970 Triumph Trophy 241 P Hogg 1972 Honda CB750 242 L Bate 1961 BSA Golden Flash 243 R Aldridge 1968 Triumph Daytona 244 A Farnsworth 1979 Honda CBX 245 P Onions 1922 Sunbeam 3½HP

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HESKETH OWNERS CLUB Balcony 108 320 D Harris 321 D Sturgess 322 T Spencer 323 P White 324 C White 325 T Durrant 326 S Greig 327 D Hartell

1983 Hesketh Vampire 1982 Hesketh V1000 1982 Hesketh V1000 1982 Hesketh V1000 1982 Hesketh V1000 1982 Hesketh V1000 1982 Hesketh V1000 1982 Hesketh V1000

HISTORIC HONDA COLLECTION Argyle 3 808 J Dale 1963 Honda CB77R 809 I Cherry 1976 Honda XR75 810 M Dale 1977 Honda MT 811 A Samra 1998 Honda RS 812 J Saunders 1979 Honda RSC 813 B Saunders 1983 Honda RS 814 H Kitchenson 1965 Honda Black Bomber 815 C Saunders 1965 Honda S65 816 D Dale 1992 Honda RS 817 N Simms 1963 Honda CR93 818 C Saunders 1963 Honda Monkey HISTORIC POLICE MOTORCYCLE GROUP Meat Hall 598 407 G Scott 1972 Norton Interpol 408 K Owen 1969 Triumph TR6P Saint 409 B Hollis 1965 BSA C15P 410 P Lack 1961 Triumph 3TA Police 411 A Tunnicliffe 1966 Velocette LE Mk2 412 T Watkin 1984 Harley Davidson FXRP 413 R Lindberg 1961 BSA Golden Flash Police 414 P Lack 1979 BMW R80/7 TIC 415 C Blundell 1967 Norton Atlas INDIAN MOTORCYCLE CLUB OF GB Balcony 105 660 T Ball 661 B Shacklock 662 P Gibson 663 C Jones 664 D Gill

1928 Indian 101 1923 Indian Scout 1942 Indian Scout 1931 Indian 101 1953 Indian Chief

ITALIAN MOTORCYCLE OWNERS CLUB Balcony 126 199 C Stockton 1955 Ducati TL 200 C Hurst 1958 Bianchi Bernina VL 201 I Ritchie 1974 Garelli Cross 202 S Wood 1972 Benelli Tornado 203 G Hallett 1971 Moto Guzzi Falcone 204 J Davies 1970 Motori Minarelli Racer 205 P Cody 1966 Garelli Works Racer 206 M Bracken 1970 Ducati Scrambler 207 K Small 2013 Moto Guzzi V7 Sport 208 M Kremin 1989 Fantic Trials 209 M Allsop 1962 Motobi Pasaro 210 M Cross 1959 Gilera G175 211 J Skinner 1959 Gilera Giubileo 212 G Richardson 1954 MV Agusta TR 213 T Pollard 1963 Gilera Sport 214 A Neale 1966 Itom Racer JAWA CZ OWNERS CLUB Balcony 123 520 P Collins 521 D Bickers 522 L Packer 523 J Woods 524 I Bridges 525 R Henderson 526 D Angel 527 P Edwards 528 M Morgan 529 M Wainwright 530 A Stathers 531 B Negus 532 G Durland 533 J Blackburn 534 P Mason

1965 Jawa Speedway 1978 Jawa ISDT 1964 CZ MX Jawa S55 1976 CZ Enduro 1972 CZ 470 2014 Jawa Retro 1990 Jawa (raffle prize) 1970 Jawa Gaunt 1972 Jawa Racer 1990 CZ MX 1934 Jawa Special 1954 Jawa Perak 1968 Jawa California 1975 CZ Enduro

KETTLES ‘N’ KWAKS Side Hall 2, 33 87 B Millar 88 C Wright 89 P Harvey 90 P Bibby 91 S Long 92 S Lewis 93 M Williams 94 A Perkins 95 A Perkins 96 P Kelly 97 R Lindoe

1970 Suzuki T550 1986 Honda NS400R 1974 Kawasaki H2B 1971 Suzuki GT750J 1977 Suzuki GT500 1972 Honda 750KZ 1977 Suzuki GT750 1976 Yamaha RD250 1978 Suzuki RV125 1972 Suzuki T500 1976 Suzuki GT750

LEADER & ARROW CLUB Balcony 119 298 P Read 299 K Harding 300 S Davies 301 R James 302 R Lee 303 L Evans 304 H Mattox 305 D Guy 306 T Haywood 307 A McIlrath 308 B Hincliffe

1961 Ariel Arrow 1962 Ariel Arrow 1963 Ariel Arrow 1961 Ariel Arrow 1962 Ariel Leader 1961 Ariel Arrow 1963 Ariel Leader 1960 Ariel Leader 1961 Ariel Arrow 1961 Ariel Arrow 1961 Ariel Leader

LE VELO CLUB Balcony 118 193 M Skinner 194 K Glover 195 B Day 196 J Wright

1961 Velocette Viceroy 1964 Velocette Vogue Velocette Valiant Special 1958 Velocette Valiant

LONDON DOUGLAS MOTORCYCLE CLUB Main Hall 67 152 P Byrne 1910 Douglas Model D 153 B Bailey 1917 Douglas 2¾ 154 M Wheway 1922 Douglas Sports Model 155 B Bailey 1927 Douglas EW 156 D Pitt 1936 Douglas Comet 157 P Gormley 1948 Douglas Mark 3 Sports 158 J Ramsey 1957 Douglas Dragonfly 159 L Boydell 1951 Douglas Mk Series MAICO OWNERS CLUB Balcony 107 80 M Oliver 81 M Oliver 82 M Plummer 83 J Churchill 84 A Moore

1962 Maico Letta 1959 Maico Letta 1958 Maico Letta 1963 Maico Letta 1959 Maico Letta

MARSTON SUNBEAM CLUB AND REGISTER Main Hall 70A 453 D Plant 1913 Sunbeam 2¾HP 454 B Watton 1916 Sunbeam FMM 455 P Ashen 1916 Sunbeam MAG 456 A Orton 1920 Sunbeam 3½HP 457 W Bewley 1927 Sunbeam Model 90 458 D Spencer 1936 Sunbeam Lion and S/C 459 R Gardiner 1935 Sunbeam Model 9 460 S Bullock 1938 Sunbeam Model 8 MC PISTON CLUB Balcony 553/554 MOTO MORINI RIDERS CLUB Balcony 122 162 A Farrow 1960 Moto Morini Tresette 163 I Hirst 1981 Moto Morini Strada 164 G Richardson 1988 Moto Morini New York 165 P Compton 1979 Moto Morini 500 Spirt 166 P Compton 1962 Moto Morini Setabello MT RIDERS CLUB OUTSIDE 718 768 M Roe 769 K Hughes 770 J Protheroe 771 G Griffiths 772 R Scarce 773 R Chadfield 774 D Southern 775 A Garner 776 C Louis 777 I Henderson 778 D Dobbie 779 P Hignet 780 K Morris 781 G Donnell 782 A Connell 783 G Wigston 784 N Parkins 785 D Hinson 786 P Gunn 787 A Jones

Harley-Davidson MT350e Harley-Davidson MT350e Harley-Davidson MT350e Harley-Davidson MT350e Harley-Davidson MT350e Harley-Davidson MT350e Harley-Davidson MT350e Harley-Davidson MT350e Harley-Davidson MT350e Harley-Davidson MT350e Harley-Davidson MT350e Harley-Davidson MT350e Harley-Davidson MT350e Harley-Davidson MT350e Harley-Davidson MT604e Armstrong MT500 Armstrong MT500 Armstrong MT500 CanAm 250 BSA WM20

MV AGUSTA OWNERS CLUB Main Hall 74 869 D Frier 1973 MV Agusta 750 Sport 870 P Stonehouse MV Agusta CSTL 175 871 C Jones 1956 MV Agusta CSS 872 S Brinklow 1960 MV Agusta Chicco Scooter MZ RIDERS CLUB Side Hall 2, 23 750 M Pedley 751 J Mather

1973 MZ ES250 1992 MZ ETZ125

752 P Speakman 753 V Smith 754 P Lowe 755 K Wright 756 J Miller 757 F Rogers 758 N Rodgers 759 S Barton 760 S Barton 761 A Garbitt 762 P Mason 763 D Mountfield 764 J Mountfield 765 J Feast

NATIONAL ASSOC. FOR BIKERS WITH A DISABILITY Side Hall 2, 11 311 A Mills Honda Goldwing Trike 312 NABD 2010 Yamaha YBR 313 C Arblaster 1998 Kawasaki ZX6R NATIONAL AUTOCYCLE & CYCLEMOTOR CLUB Argyle 7 126 D Beare 1973 Honda PC50 127 R Hele 1956 Motom Moped 128 J Burgess 1969 Raleigh RM9 129 I Chisholm 1974 Puch VS50D 130 J Stanley 1952 Power Pak Cyclemotor 131 P Raybould 1964 NSU Quickly S23 132 N Devonport 1962 NSU Quickly S23 133 M Hele 1956 Derny Sport 134 J Burgess 1951 Francis-Barnett Autocycle 135 B Jeffcoat 1984 Honda Stream 136 J Aston 1957 Her-cu-motor Moped 137 E Butler 1950 Velosolex Swan Neck NATIONAL SPRINT ASSOCIATION Side Hall 2, 28 100 A Tinnion 1956 Triumph Supercharged 101 S McNeil 1979 Suzuki RG 102 J Phillips 1964 Aermacchi AlaDora 103 R Phillips 1952 BSA CB32 104 S Kirkpatrick 1972 Yamaha Mitsui Missile 105 S Smith 1968 Suzuki T500 106 D Smith 1929 Ariel Sprinter 107 M Betts 1972 Yamaha RD350 108 A Saunders 1978 Yamaha TZ50 109 D Smith 1988 Yamaha TZR 110 J Phillips 2000 Mini Moto Racer NORTH WILTS MOTORCYCLE CLUB Main Hall 69 113 R Jennings 1959 Norton 88 114 B Miles 1954 BSA C11G 115 R Williams 1959 Velocette Venom 116 P Mutlow 1955 BSA Shooting Star 117 A Smith 1928 AJS K7 118 D Sole 1933 BSA R33/4 119 C Martin 1911 Royal Enfield V-Twin 120 J Phizacklea 1934 Sunbeam Model 95 121 R Pullin 1937 Triumph Tiger 80 122 D Phizacklea 1963 BMW R60 sidecar 123 T Phizacklea 1938 Scott Flying Squirrel NORTON OWNERS CLUB Main Hall 61 875 E Arnold 1961 Norton Manx M30 876 D Catton 1958 Norton Dominator 99 877 B Glover 1934 Norton International 500 878 R Hainsworth 1938 Norton CS1 879 B Kyd 1953 Norton Dominator 88 880 K King 1935 Norton Model 18 881 K Perch 1947 Norton Manx M40 882 N Shoosmith 1974 Norton Commando IDS 883 C Streather 1969 Norton Commando S Type 884 I Somerville 1948 Norton ES 2 OWD CODGERS AND FRIENDS MOTORCYCLE CLUB Dirt Bike Hall 7, 8, 9 & 10 842 M Hitchin Velocette 843 M Hitchin BSA Bantam 844 G Kidd BSA C15 845 C Baker Bultaco Sherpa 846 B White Bultaco Sidecar 847 B White Bultaco Sidecar 848 D Cooper Armstrong Sidecar 849 D Cooper Aprilia Sidecar 850 R Smart Ariel HT 851 C Dolman Norton 500T 852 W Vokes Francis Barnett 853 E Vokes 1946 Panther Model 60 854 D Robertson BSA Bantam 855 A Cooke Montesa 856 A Bakhtadze Fantic 857 G Mann Jawa Ice Speedway 858 G Mann Jawa Ice Speedway 859 M Jones Grasstrack Sidecar

AUGUST 9-10, 2014

SEPTEMBER 5-6, 2014

OCTOBER 18-19, 2014

The Carole Nash Great Scottish Bike Show

The 21st Carole Nash Eurojumble

The 21 Carole Nash Classic Motorcycle Mechanics Show

Royal Highland Centre, Ingliston, Edinburgh EH28 8NB

Netley Marsh, between Cadnam and Totton, Hants SO40 7GY

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Stafford County Showground, Stafford ST18 0BD

OCTOBER 30-NOVEMBER 2, 2014

JANUARY 3-4, 2015

FEBRUARY 7-8, 2015

APRIL 25-26, 2015

The International Dirt Bike Show

The Carole Nash Classic Bike Guide Winter Classic

The 35th Carole Nash Bristol Classic MotorCycle Show

The 35th Carole Nash International Classic MotorCycle Show

Stoneleigh Park, Warwickshire CV8 2LZ (CV8 2LG for sat nav)

Newark Showground, Newark NG24 2NY

Bath & West Showground, Shepton Mallet BA4 6QN

1975 MZ ETS250 1977 MZ TS250/1 1977 MZ TS250/1 20094 Kanuni ETZ301 1994 MZ ETZ125 1974 MZ ES250 1971 MZ TS250 1999 MZ ETZ301 1999 MZ Skorpion 2001 MZ Skorpian 2000 MZ Skorpian 1995 Simson S70 1996 Simson S70 1972 MZ ES250

Stafford County Showground, Stafford ST18 0BD

NORMOUS NEWARK AUTOJUMBLE 2014 DATES

SUNDAY: APR 6, JUNE 8, JULY 6, AUG 24, OCT 5, NOV 16, DEC 14 Newark Showground, Newark, NG24 2NY Visit www.pff-uk.info for further information

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CLUB STANDS 60 M Jones 861 A Mann 862 M Foster 863 K Rodgers 864 F Smith 865 M Allen 866 K Hackney PANTHER OWNERS CLUB Side Hall 2, 26 688 S Venness 689 W Hawkes 690 M Priestley 691 G North 692 D Thornber 693 T Norman 694 T Tinker 695 T Tinker 696 P Nash 697 C Strawford 698 J Strawford 699 D Helliwell 700 J Reeves 701 M Jepson 702 A Ratcliffe 703 K Bromley RALEIGH MOTORCYCLE CLUB Balcony 105A 584 D Pyrah 585 D Fryer 586 D Comber 587 M Sleap ROLLS ROYCE VINTAGE MCC Balcony 121 268 A Trueman 269 K Wakelin 270 T Steeples 271 W Eckel 272 R Phillips 273 J Phillips 274 T Taylor

Jap Speedway Jap Grasstrack SBS Norton Moto X Sidecar Hagon Moto X Sidecar Triumph Cheney Moto X Bultaco Sidecar Cagiva

1955 Panther M100 1950 Panther M65 1937 Panther M30 1929 Panther M25 1930 Panther M50 1921 Panther M100 1955 Panther M65 1958 Panther M100 1954 Panther M100 1955 Panther 3/10 1961 Panther M75 1939 Panther M100 1934 Panther M100 1951 Panther M100 1926 Panther Mod 2.25hp 1959 Panther M120

1923 Raleigh 5 1923 Raleigh Raleigh TT Engine 1929 Raleigh 15 Deluxe

1923 Cotton Sidney OHC 1949 Norton OHC 1946 Triumph Speed Twin 1926 Terrot 350 1912 FN 21/4 1924 BSA L24 1927 Scott Super

ROYAL ENFIELD OWNERS CLUB Main Hall 71 799 D Hollyman 1969 RE Interceptor II 800 T Styles 1965 Trifield 500 801 A Hitchcock 1934 RE three-wheel Byvan

802 M Garbutt 803 P Hardwick 804 G Wilson 805 B Evans

1962 RE Constellation 1926 RE C 1961 RE Super 5 1966 RE Continental GT

RUDGE ENTHUSIASTS Main Hall 82 SCOTT OWNERS CLUB Balcony 124 832 L Onions 1932 Scott Reynolds Special 833 M Heckscher 1926 Scott two-speed Flying Squirrel 834 R Duffin 1932 Scott Flying Squirrel Sports 835 P Milne-Taylor 1936 Morgan/Scott three-wheeler 836 M Brereton 1978 Silk 700S Sabre 837 J Rose 1938 Scott Flying Squirrel 838 A White 1925 Scott Squirrel 839 N Waite 1925 Scott Super Squirrel SOUTH WALES SUNBEAM MOTORCYCLE CLUB Balcony 120 227 D Harrison 1971 Dresda Suzuki 228 M Saunders 1982 MZ 229 J Meadows 1961 Triumph Bonneville 230 B Farmer 1959 Norton Dominator 231 D Osborne 1948 Triumph Speed Twin 232 D Betty 1953 Velocette MAC 233 G Williams 1936 Sunbeam Sports 234 P Lewis 1963 Triumph T100 235 K Bowler 1966 Norton 650SS 236 T Davies 2013 Triumph America SUNBEAM OWNERS FELLOWSHIP Argyle 22 590 R Darling 1951 Sunbeam S7 Deluxe 591 B Barnes 1952 Sunbeam S7 Deluxe 592 C Martin 1947 Sunbeam S7 593 A Briggs 1948 Sunbeam S7 594 C Temple-Smith 1951 Sunbeam S8 595 C Griggs 1952 Sunbeam S8 TAMWORTH & DISTRICT CLASSIC MOTORCYCLE CLUB Balcony 125 169 B Salmon 1956 BSA B31 170 D Farsworth 1979 CBX Honda 171 J Stonard 1965 Triumph Tiger 172 J Green 1970 Honda Super Dream 173 L Orme 1961 Norton Navigator 174 J Sauders 1967 BSA C15

175 J Eales 176 G Platt 177 P Walton 178 R Whale 179 D Osborn 180 M Douglas

1982 Triumph Tiger 100 1971 Norton Commando 1972 Honda Dream 1959 Triumph Thunderbird 1958 BSA Shooting Star 1971 Triumph Bonneville

TRIDENT & ROCKET 3 OWNERS CLUB Balcony 111 790 R Hunt 1972 BSA Rocket 3 791 J Young 1972 Triumph Trident 792 D Bloor 1969 Triumph Trident 793 TR30C 1965 Triumph Trident P1 Prototype 794 C Young 1972 Triumph X75 Hurricane 795 J T Hodges 1968 Triumph Trident 796 D Herzberg 1968 BSA Rocket 3 TRITON OWNERS CLUB OF GB Balcony 110 183 S Blackwell 1955 Triton Morgo 184 D Codd 1957 Triton Special 185 T Cookson 1956 Triton Special 186 C Brennand 1964 Triton Special 187 J Melville 1962 Triton Classic Special 188 P Andrews 1961 Trib/Nor Special 189 S Kerr 1959 Triton Special 190 P Andrews Hon/SA Special TRIUMPH OWNERS (Birmingham & Wolverhampton) MOTORCYCLE CLUB Main Hall 64 598 S Morell 1980 Triumph Bonneville 599 P Edgel 1969 Triumph Trophy 600 M Davies 1992 Triumph Trident 601 D Allen 1992 Triumph Daytona 602 D Nancekievill 1959 Triumph Bonneville 603 D Nancekievill 1959 Triumph Trophy 604 R Sleath 1951 Triumph Speed Twin 605 M Griffith 1951 Triumph Tiger 100 606 M Donelan 1975 Triumph Legend 607 M Donelan 1978 Triumph Buccaneer 608 A Talbot 1972 Triumph Tiger 609 K Talbot 1973 Triumph Trident TRIUMPH TIGER CUB AND TERRIER CLUB & REGISTER Balcony 128 632 M Estall 1962 Tiger Cub T207 633 L Robbins 1963 Tiger Cub TR20 634 M Powell 1965 T20M Tiger Cub 635 B Wilding 1968 T20M Tiger Cub

636 A Lewis 637 L Williams 638 T Jones 639 C Lander 640 B Harrison 641 B Harrison 642 B Harrison 643 H Evans

1963 Tiger Cub T20 1964 Tiger Cub T20 1960 Tiger Cub T20 1961 Tiger Cub T20SL 1964 Tiger Cub T20 1968 Tiger Cub T20M 1967 Bantam Cub T20B 1966 Tiger Cub T20M

UNWANTED MOTORCYCLE CLUB Balcony 131 VELOCETTE OWNERS CLUB Main Hall 66 217 I Rhodes 218 I Rhodes 219 C Scott 220 R Gimbert 221 N Redley 222 N Redley 223 G Jones 224 B Higgs

1939 Velocette ‘Roarer’ 1939 Velocette Model O 1961 Velocette Endurance 1963 Velocette Venom 1969 Velocette Indian 1929 Velocette USS 1937 Velocette MSS 1983 Velocette Vulcan

VINCENT OWNERS CLUB Main Hall 72 674 J Ellor 1949 Vincent Meteor 675 R Kettle 1948 Vincent Rapide 676 C Jackson 1950 Vincent Special 677 C Jackson 1954 Vincent Fox 678 D Perry 1955 Vincent Black Knight 679 M Carey 1951 Vincent Black Shadow Series C 680 K Glover 1956 Vincent Firefly 681 J Ellor 1952 Vincent Black Shadow Series C 682 V Griffiths 1955 Vincent Rapide Series D 683 Max 1955 Vincent Black Shadow Series D 684 E Elkin 1950 Vincent Comet 685 R Kettle 1950 Vincent Black Shadow VINTAGE MOTORCYCLE CLUB Main Hall 60 821 J Culver 1902 Ormonde 822 D Stewart 1923 New Hudson 823 P Lancaster 1925 Coventry Eagle Flying Eight 824 I Rhodes 1934 Velocette ‘Dog Kennel’ 825 M George 1954 Tiger Cub 826 D Coxson 1957 Royal Enfield Crusader 827 R Graham 1967 Ducati Racer 828 M Waterfield 1976 Honda K6 829 M Waterfield 1975 Kawasaki S1C

38 show guide Stafford 2014 VINTAGE MOTOR SCOOTER CLUB Main Hall 2 646 I Harrop 1955 Dayton Albatross 647 B Crook 1958 Zundapp Bella 648 P Whittle 1955 Moto Rumi 649 R Spalding 1968 Honda Spacey 650 J Truluck 1961 BSA Sunbeam 651 S Maybury 1958 Puch Alpine Special 652 C Maybury 1955 NSU Prima D 653 C Wooton 1969 Lambretta Vega 654 B Drake 1960 Vespa GS160 655 M Schofield 1955 Lambretta D 656 A Woods 1958 Zundapp Bella 657 K Hall 1962 Velocette Viceroy VJMC Main Hall 63 621 A Bolas 622 H Cockerton 623 D Lenoan 624 P Turk 625 D Perkins 626 P Bibby 627 C Rhuon 628 C Herve 629 M Linsley

1989 Yamaha TZR250 1967 Suzuki T200 Invader 1974 Kawasaki HZ-B 1976 Honda CB400-4 1987 Kawasaki GPZ1000RX 1979 Honda GL1000 1969 Yamaha TD-Z 1999 Suzuki TL1000R 1972 Suzuki T250R

VJMC (South Staffs) Side Hall 2, 8 436 C Harrop 437 J Gould 438 M Gill 439 Scotch 440 S Rogers 441 R Gibsons 442 A Wilson 443 A Squire 444 T Rogers 445 T Bullows 446 T Shale 447 M Duncombe 448 P Starling 449 D Kingston 450 A Titterton

1972 Suzuki TS90 1984 Kawasaki GPZ900 A1 1977 Suzuki GT380 1976 Suzuki GT750 1998 Yamaha TDM850 1984 Honda VF750 1989 Kawasaki ZX10 1981 Honda GL1100 1979 Yamaha SR500 1977 Suzuki GT750 1975 Honda CB750FI 1987 Kawasaki ZL1000 1993 Yamaha YZF750 1987 Kawasaki GPZ900R 1980 Yamaha XT500

WOLVERHAMPTON & DISTRICT CLASSIC MOTORCYCLE CLUB Side Hall 2, 25 256 K Wilson 1950 Vincent Rapide 257 M Holmes 1961 Triumph T110 258 T Clements 1968 BSA Thunderbolt 259 L Williams 1961 Triumph Twenty One 260 J Williams 1965 BSA Thunderbolt 261 G Taft 1962 BSA Golden Flash 262 B Taylor 1977 Triumph T140 263 G Ash 1961 Triumph Bonneville

264 L Askey 265 J Steed

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WYCHE CLASSIC MOTORCYCLE CLUB Argyle 21 379 B Nicol 1960 Triumph T20S Tiger Cub 380 S Feeney 1974 Moto Morini 3½ 381 S Jones 1969 Honda CB750 382 T Mitchell 1960 Ariel Arrow Racer 383 B Braithwaite 1970 BSA Starfire 384 D Mitchell 1957 BSA B33 385 B Mitchell 1969 BSA A7 YAMAHA XJR OWNERS CLUB Outside 717 427 L Skelton 428 M Lymm 429 R Exton 430 E Ramsey 431 M Jebbs 432 D Skyrider 433 M Arkwright

2001 Yamaha XJR1300 2003 Yamaha XJR1300 2001 Black XJR1300 2005 Blue XJR1300 2007 Yamaha XJR1300 2001 Yamaha XJR1300 2000 Yamaha XJR1300

PRIVATE ENTRIES – MAIN HALL 11 Graham Bowen 12 John Guy 13 Olive Guy 14 Peter Norbury 15 Dave Garland 16 Andy Stathers 17 Tony Palmer 18 David Edwards 19 Julie Price 20 John Abram 21 Alan Roberts 22 Michael Eaton 23 D Powell 24 Malcolm Potter 25 Malcolm Potter 26 Graham Nock 27 Graham Nock 28 David Johnston 29 William Cook 30 Harry Bullough 31 Rob Atherton 32 Len Wallbank 33 Paul Gollings 34 Derek Gothard 35 Dave Stewart 36 John Weedon 37 Colin Cooper 38 Phillip Jones 39 Stuart Powell 40 Terry Isham 41 Sean Kelly 42 Peter Ashmore 43 Tony Raynor

1966 Triumph TR6SC 1929 Magnat Debon BST 1929 SOS C 1958 Velocette MAC 1962 Triton Special 1972 OSSA 175 Sport 1961 Triumph Café Racer 1934 Coventry Eagle Silent Superb 1960 Triumph Club T205 1969 BSA Rocket 3 1965 Triumph TR6 SC 1966 Royal Enfield GT Continental 1961 BSA C15 1989 Honda VFR 750R (RC30) 1962 Matchless G50 1952 DMW De Luxe 1951 Bown Mark 1F 1959 Parilla Slughi 1954 Sun Challenger 1976 Triumph Bonneville 1929 Terrot OST Phantom 1967 BSA Works A50 1959 Greeves DB 1967 BSA Hornet 1914 Victoria 1954 Vincent Lightning 1976 Honda CB 1976 Suzuki A/GT 1979 J.A.F.S J.A.F.S 3 1961 Triumph 120R 1928 Sunbeam Model 90 1965 BSA Lightning Clubman 1959 Norton ES2

44 Ian Powell 45 Dave Taylor 46 Victor Mathers 47 David Pattison 48 Robert Magill 49 Dale Meredith 50 Mike Taylor 51 Mick Flanagan 52 Haydn Powell 53 Derek Saunders 54 J Robin Harries 55 Jason Larke 56 Paul Gollings 57 Des Price 58 David Critchlow

1971 Benelli Tornado 1981 Triumph T140 ES 1953 Vincent Rapide 1921 Norton 17C 1968 Honda Drixton 1958 BSA A10 Café Racer 1979 Triumph T140 EUK 1940 Coventry Eagle Auto Ette 1960 BSA A10 Special 1935 Montgomery Standard 1961 Triumph Tiger Cub 1990 Norton F1 1959 Cotton Herald 1959 Triumph T110 1931 Vincent HRD Sports

PRIVATE ENTRIES – DIRT BIKE EXPERIENCE HALL

STAGE AREA 1000 Sammy Miller

1st Works Bultaco

PRIVATE DISPLAY AREA 1001 Steve Makin 1002 Steve Makin 1003 Steve Makin 1011 Roger Simkin 1004 Andrew Bell 1012 Dave Stowe 1015 Dave Stowe 1020 Derek Bool 1013 Dave Cartwright 1007 Jim Rose 1014 Steve Parkins 1016 Tony Pollard 1006 Mervyn Smith 1018 Mervyn Smith 1017 Bob Butler 1005 Bob Butler 1008 Colin Stonham 1009 Colin Stonham 1010 Colin Stonham 1019 Steven Wilkes

1979 Honda CR250 1979 Honda CR125 1979 Honda XR75 1970 Triumph Cheney/ISDT 1979 Yamaha YZ100F 1975 Husqvarna Automatic 1975 Husqvarna Automatic 1992 Montesa Cota 311 1961 Triumph T20SL 1961 Royal Enfield Trials 1981 Maico Mega 2 MX 1962 Triumph T20 Trails 1972 Bultaco 91 1976 Bultaco 158 1980 Jawa 4-valve speedway 1976 Jawa Speedway 1979 Yamaha DT250MX 1977 Suzuki TS250 1977 Yamaha DTZ250MX Suzuki TC

Mortons Stand Exhibits – Main Hall 1 John Surtees MV Agusta 2 John Surtees Ferrari 3 Alessandro Altinier 1949 Moto Major

– Ridden to the 1956 500cc world championship – 1964 Formula 1 world championship title winning car – Never before seen in the UK

GP Paddock Bike Displays Alf Mossell 704 Classic Racing Motorcycle Club 912 Classic Yamaha Competition Machinery 920 Dave Thomas 914 George Cohen 926 Joe Johnson 915 Lloyd Dickinson 711 National Motorcycle Road Races 925 Real Race Bike UK 917/918 Roger Timms 919 SOLO Products 713 Steve Ledsham 929 Straightliners 928 Stuart Rodgers 927 The National Motorcycle Museum GP Paddock Marquee Contractors: Caterers – Jenkinsons Ltd and The Barn Food Shop. Outside caterer – Severn Valley Catering. Bars – Pegasus Hospitality. Electrician – T G Hughes Electrical. Security – TSS Security.

Display equipment – Hire Requirements. Public address – Peter Lewis Communications. Traffic control management – TMS. Auctioneer – Bonhams.

First Aid – British Red Cross, Stafford.

SHOW OFFICIALS: Show Exhibition Manager – Nick Mowbray Exhibition Administration Manager – Glynis Roberts Exhibition Sales Executive – Andrew Kitchen, Andrew Catton Exhibition Administrators – Harry Leyland, Jane Houldershaw, Richard Graham, Jayne Stevens Founder and Consultant – Alan Whitehead Sponsors – Carole Nash Consultants Ltd, The Classic MotorCycle, Classic Racer, Classic Dirt Bike Commentators – Steve Plater, Tim Britton Stand Enquires 01507 529430 Ticket Hotline 01507 529529 Order Online www.classicbikeshows.com

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Scottish Show set to serve up summer thrills There are exciting and ambitious developments happening at Classic Bike Shows and there’s no better example than the Carole Nash Great Scottish Bike Show.With a move to a new venue on the horizon and star names such as the one and only Giacomo Agostini set to attend, the event is one that we expect to make its mark in a big way this summer…

JACK Harrison reports: As the finishing touches are made to this latest MCM, we look out of the window at the sunshine doing its utmost to break through and we dare to dream that a cold and wet winter will make way for a glorious British summer of barbecues and beach days.

The perennially optimistic MCM team is willing to put some faith in the weather presenters who are predicting heat waves that’ll see ice cream sales soar, but do you know what?

As motorcyclists, come rain, shine or snow (and let’s be honest, we can’t rule any of them out), there’s a packed season of events ahead and a whole host of motorcycling action to look forward to.

One such weekend is The Carole Nash Great Scottish Bike Show.

In an industry where growth has proved difficult in recent years, the organiser, Classic Bike Shows, is bucking the trend and this year’s offering will be moving venues as it expands into the impressive Royal Highland Centre, near Edinburgh.

Already an established host of some of the world’s largest classic events, the team has ambitious plans for the show covering both modern and classic machines and eras in the form of clubs, private entries, manufacturers, trade stands, autojumbles and star guests.

MCM caught up with exhibition manager Nick Mowbray to find out more...

When is the event?

We’re looking forward to heading to Scotland for the weekend of August 9-10, with gates open at the show both days from 10am to 5pm. It should be a superb summer weekend and the ideal time of year to get on a bike and take a ride to the beautiful city of Edinburgh.

Are you excited about the new venue?

To see our portfolio of events expanding is something the whole team is proud of and we can’t wait to hold the Carole Nash Great Scottish Bike Show in Scotland’s premier events venue.

The Royal Highland Centre is a superb facility and the move there, combined with an aim to bring together all that is best in both modern and classic motorcycling, will see the show become the most complete bike weekend in the north of Britain.

The diversity on offer at the venue means that we can have halls jam-packed with manufacturers, trade stands and autojumbles, as well as areas where we can have heart-stopping, adrenaline-pumping live action.

What’s the action that’s taking place?

The Scottish Supermoto will be holding championship rounds at the show, we have teams battling it out to be crowned champions in Moped Mayhem and just confirmed, we’ll be showcasing the irreverent stunt displays of the Purple Helmets – this one truly has to be seen to be believed.

There’s entertainment on top of the action too with live music throughout the day.

How can people get involved?

Three time TT winner: Scotland’s Alex George

They can visit of course, and with advance discount tickets costing just £6 there is real value for money for showgoers. But readers shouldn’t forget that we welcome traders, autojumblers, clubs and private entries of all sizes and descriptions.

From the largest dealers through to one man bands, we have the trade plots to cater for all.

Anyone interested in putting their wares in front

‘Ago’s Leap’. The Carole Nash Great Scottish Bike Show will welcome racer Giacomo Agostini. of thousands of motorcycle enthusiasts should most certainly get in touch.

We also can’t wait to welcome private entries and clubs. It’s free to display and there are cash prizes up for grabs for those with the best machines and most impressive club stands. And at the event this year we will be awarding the new Robbie Allan Memorial Trophy to the owner of the bike crowned Best In Show.

So what are you waiting for? Get in touch and be part of an event celebrating the best traders, clubs and proud owners across all makes, models and eras.

What else can visitors look forward to?

The team was delighted to confirm recently that the Carole Nash Great Scottish Bike Show will welcome some of motorcycling’s most notable names with perhaps the greatest racer of all time and multiple world champion, Giacomo Agostini, as the headline act.

As special guest of honour ‘Ago’ will be talking about his life and times on two wheels, meeting visitors and presenting awards.

Scottish former Grand Prix motorcycle road racer Alex George will also be in attendance along with other personalities from motorcycle journalism.

With all of this and much more to excite beginners and experts alike, it’s one of the few shows where classic and modern will come together in such a way and we certainly cannot wait for August to come around.

saturday and sunday, August 9-10, 2014 10am-5pm

One day advance adult ticket – £6 (£8 on the gate) Under 12s – FREE For trade enquiries contact: Andy Catton tel: 01507 529594 email: acatton@mortons.co.uk For club and private entry enquiries contact: Glynis Roberts tel: 01507 529431 email: groberts@mortons.co.uk

ORDER YOUR TICKETS

CALL: 01507 529529 Visit: www.CLAssiCbikeshows.Com

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I dream of Dracula Two Urals, two Nicks, and one coffin. The perfect adventure combination...

Why MCM Reader Nick Cunningham and his friend rode through Transylvania on two Ural sidecars. With a coffin.

I’VE always been one for adventures, and this trip was no exception. Having just read Along the Enchanted Way by William Blacker (a chronicle of life in northern Romania), my mind was made up – my next trip was going to be this former Eastern bloc country!

Check out these incredible twisties…

I’d always liked the look of Ural motorcycles – which were originally designed for the Red Army to fight off a potential Nazi invasion in the Second World War – ever since I went to Vietnam back in the 1990s. I had seen the leftovers from the Russian communists, all brightly painted and available to be rented. So I knew the destination, the bike and my partner in crime, Nick Jackson.

But I hadn’t bet on the way in which I would manage to get my dream trip.

Renewing my bike insurance for my Kawasaki Z750 and Honda Transalp, I saw a Bennetts Biking Dream competition tab, so headed to the website and thought I would try my luck! To spice up the entry a bit, my dream was to ride around

Transylvania, on Ural combis, with an ‘unusual’ sidecar – dressed as Dracula!

Luckily they liked it, and before I knew it, old mate Nick Jackson and I were heading off on a plane to Transylvania to spend four days and three nights exploring on two Ural sidecars.

Neither of us had ridden outfits before, and had to practice in a Romanian supermarket car park, after picking the bikes up. The sidecar was certainly not standard…it was a real coffin. There were no horrible surprises though as it only contained 140kg of sand to weigh it down, and we still had room for our rucksacks, so it served as great luggage storage. It was definitely a conversation starter, and broke the ice with locals as many people wanted to know what we were up to!

Setting off in the morning, there was still some fog and mist, but after no time at all it was replaced with blue skies, lighting up the tremendous scenery. The trees were changing colour for autumn and the roads were simply amazing with virtually no other traffic and hairpin corners the whole time. The local Ural dealer, Christian, said that there was more than 2000 miles of road like this to explore – unfortunately we didn’t have the time.

We took every opportunity we could to try out the local cuisine: the roads were dotted with Romanian farmers selling hunks of meat and cheese, so we’d buy a loaf of bread and try as many of the meats as we could. Of an evening, we were particular fans of the local plum brandy, though we behaved ourselves, and were en route by 9am every morning. With 150km to clock up each day, we were able to ride at a leisurely pace, but certainly couldn’t drag our heels.

I’d have to say the biggest revelation was riding a sidecar – I had no idea it could be so much fun. The roads weren’t terribly smooth but the Ural was hardy and comfortable going over

the bumps. By the time we’d got to the end of the trip, we didn’t want to give them back! They’ve lost their popularity a bit over here in the UK, but they are too much fun for just Wallace and Gromit to enjoy! Trying to get them round tight corners is an art form – leaning right over and trying to get around, then putting the power on for the inside wheel – but great fun. I’d love to do it again and would definitely recommend riding a sidecar if you haven’t already.

I’m already planning my next trip, as I’d love to go back for another sidecar adventure and see the more remote north of the country, and maybe even make a trip to Georgia one day. If anyone wants to try it for themselves, or something similar, then please get in touch as I’d be more than happy to help… nick@neonmarcomms.com

Want to win your own Biking Dream?

The competition is still running so for your chance to win, head to: www.bennettsbikingdreams.co.uk

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www.motorcyclemonthly.co.uk “Steve was adamant and said: ‘No.’ He wouldn’t hear of it. He bought me a ticket so that I could fly down there to LA; he had a driver pick me up from the airport to take me to this hand specialist. Next morning he started the operations and the surgery went on for many hours. The surgeon basically carved out a new hand, saying this pile of pieces is going to be this bone and that pile of pieces is going to be that bone. It was such a complicated procedure that it was

used in a medical journal afterwards – and Steve set all that up.

“In total I had five operations and I never received a single bill, ever. Steve paid for everything, and he even let me stay at his house in Brentwood while I was rehabilitating. We became very good friends. I have heard the stories about Steve being tight but in my case he was totally the opposite. I kept thinking, ‘When am I going to get my bill?’ But later I found out that Steve had paid them all. The costs would

have run into tens of thousands.

“The surgery was a total success and Steve saved me another six years of my racing career and enabled me to stay involved with racing afterwards.”

It was Lawwill’s good fortune that he and Steve hit it off so well during On Any Sunday; without that connection the former biking champion concedes he would have been significantly disabled for the last 40 years. “My good fortune was all down to On Any Sunday because

With On Any Sunday colleagues, from left Mert Lawwill, Steve McQueen, Bog Bagley, Malcolm Smith and Bruce Brown.

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without that Steve and I would never have met.

“When he invited me to stay at his house in Brentwood, while I was doing my rehab, it was an amazing experience. I got to know his wife Neile and they would fix me breakfast every morning and I was just so well looked after. The house was awesome.

It had little guest quarters attached to it and that’s where I stayed.”

By this time, Steve was ensconced in the sex and drugs revolution, when he would make full use of his movie star attraction to the many female admirers he met anywhere he went.

Subsequently by this juncture, Steve and Neile’s marriage was on its last legs.

Lawwill detected some frostiness at the McQueen household during his visits and thought they were playing happy families somewhat. “I think they put on a happy face for my sake but I could hear them arguing about stuff a lot,” he commented.

“I think Steve was quite sensitive to many things; but in my case he was just a great guy. He even called me just to wish me Merry Christmas sometime after we finished filming On Any Sunday.”

Steve was famously tight-fisted with his money throughout his life, often failing to have so much as a dime in his pocket when it came time to pay a restaurant bill. But, as Lawwill discovered and as befitted the unpredictable Steve McQueen, Bob Bagley also viewed him as an exceptionally generous, warmhearted man. Bagley was the production manager and cinematographer on Brown’s motorcycling picture.

“He could never drive past a kid hitch-hiking without picking them up,” Bagley recounted. “That was just

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his nature. He spent time in reform school and he never forgot how tough it was to be a kid. Occasionally, we would be driving along and would stop off for a meal-to-go. Bruce and myself would buy a burger and Steve would buy three or four. Bruce asked him one day, ‘Steve, how come you buy so many burgers, you can only eat one?’ And Steve reasoned that he remembered what it was like to be poor and he’d rather have too many than not enough. But the sub-reason to that would be seen when we got back on the road. If he saw two kids sitting around on the sidewalk, he would give them those extra burgers.

That was the kind guy he was.”

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The devil’s in the detail John Milbank heads to the Black Country to find out how Motad makes its exhaust systems...

ASK any biker for the name of an aftermarket exhaust system manufacturer, and chances are they’ll say Motad. The company’s replacement downpipes and silencers are well known for being a reliable, long-lasting alternative to expensive OE parts. I took at trip to the Walsall factory, to find out what makes Motad so special, and why it’s one of the few remaining volume manufacturers of motorcycle exhausts in the UK.

A piece of history

Motad, meaning Motorcycle Advertising, started life in the early 1960s, when its founder – a motorcycle racer named Alan Baker – was sharing a flat with Mike Hailwood. Promoting the GP legend and other racers including Peter Williams kept Alan busy, but he wasn’t one to rest on his laurels: in 1968, bike pipes were often poor quality and didn’t last long, so Alan saw a gap in the market for replacement, road legal exhausts.

The business ran from Hackney until metal deliveries were hampered by the street market, so Alan moved the workshop to Bow in East London.

At the time, Motad was involved in the development of Triumph’s exhausts, the test riders secretly running around on bikes with old Kawasaki badges, and doing up to 5000 miles a week. All of the British manufacturer’s exhausts were made

by Motad until 2003 when Triumph moved production to Thailand.

Sadly, Alan died in 2002, but the company is now headed-up by MD John Atherton, alongside sales manager Ian McDonald (he’s the guy you’ll usually speak to at the bike shows, and has been with Motad since the 80s, after a few years as a London bike courier).

Now, based in Birmingham, most of the machinery and skills are in-house, but being in the Black Country means that anything can be done with a piece of metal within a 20 mile radius.

Motad still produces some OE kit, with customers as varied as Norton, Westfield cars and many niche brands. There’s also the odd race team working with the company, but I’m sworn to secrecy on the exotic car system I spotted in R&D.

Charlie – one of Motad’s engineers – shows us the company’s complex stainless steel Kawasaki ZX6-R system.

At first glance, the ZX6-R system he held looked like a simple set of tubes, until he pointed out the weld running the length of the secondary pipe.

How is a Motad Once bent to shape, the pipe is laserexhaust developed? cut in half, and a splitter fitted down Motad is currently best known for its the centre before it’s welded back stainless-steel exhaust systems, together. Without it, the bike would though it still works with a local lose midrange power. chrome-plating business for some of Take my 2000 Honda CBR600 its products. Before the economic exhaust. It’s as rotten as a pear, but a crash of 2008, it replacement from started becoming Honda (made of more commercially mild steel), would DiD YOU KNOW? viable to work with cost me £540. A stainless than stainless Motad Stainless steel isn’t stainless. quality, nickel-rich replacement is £288.

When it gets hot, it turns chrome plating Four pipes leave the brown or blue. Stainless steel (stainless has a engine (their length is rust-free... it’s why the much lower nickel is critical), then these Germans call it ‘rostfrei’ content), so Motad are joined in two made a commercial pairs. Inside these decision to switch much of its collectors are splitter plates, to production, and maintain the quality smooth the pulsing of the exhaust of the product without becoming gases, then as the pipes go from two prohibitively expensive. into one, another splitter is fitted.

I met Charlie – one of Motad’s These are hidden expenses, but engineers with more than 30 years of they’re vital to the engine’s experience – who showed me the performance. Other details are easier work that goes into an average set of to spot – two balance tubes connect downpipes. OE exhausts are often the downpipes on my orignal CBR stamped out of sheet metal, but this exhaust, and these are important to tooling is prohibitively expensive for the gas flow. That’s why you’ll find all but the high-volume initial them on the Motad system too... production runs that bike Without a perfectly designed set of manufacturers make. The skill of downpipes, your machine could be Motad’s engineers is replicating the low on power, running poorly, and gas-flow of OE exhausts with more long-term even become damaged cost-effective pipework. through a lean fuel mixture.

A CBR600 exhaust is perfectly aligned in the jig, prior to MIG welding.

Charlie, who when I met him was working on a high-performance exhaust for a fire engine water pump, uses a rolling road, an advanced gasflow analyser, and his decades of experience to design cost-effective, reliable down-pipes that perform at least as well as the originals, without having to mess around with fuelling.

It’s why the systems are so popular with commuters and couriers: bolt them on and forget about them.

Sound is important too – as well as being able to look at a dyno power curve to know exactly where a balance pipe or splitter might be needed, engineers like Charlie tune the systems to sound ‘just so’. Much of the company’s pipework even has small pieces of mesh welded inside to prevent resonation: a laborious extra, but one that adds to the quality.

Building your exhaust

Once the R&D team has developed a ‘master’ exhaust, plans are drawn up, and a jig built, allowing the skilled welders to create exact copies. Pipe and sheet metal is delivered to the factory, where it’s batch-cut into smaller pieces. At the same time, an automated plasma cutter creates the many small pieces required for exhaust hangers, baffles and other parts.

From there, the tubes are bent by machine, using precise dimensions specified by R&D, then checked by hand on the jig. The ‘kitting’ department enlarges the connector pipes, as well as adding items like baffles. To remove any oil and grease, the parts are acid dipped, then sent on to the welding booths, where the model-specific jigs keep every item exactly in place to be welded by hand.

Any ‘plain’ steel products are contracted out for high quality chrome plating (not the decorative

Pipework is formed to shape, before being checked and clamped in a jig. rubbish that falls off after one winter), but most of the pipework is made of stainless steel, which is then electropolished – a process that gives a deep shine to every nook and cranny of the system: a far more thorough (and safe) process than polishing with a mop-wheel.

Local support

Being based in the UK, in the unlikely event that there is a problem with your exhaust (or you just want some advice), help is just a phone call or email away. Motad has happily organised bike-club visits to the factory, so is always willing to talk openly with customers about its range of products.

The accountant may well argue that the company’s product longevity isn’t a great business model, but knowing that there’s an exhaust system out there that’s been carefully designed and crafted, and will most likely last your bike’s lifetime, is what makes Motad’s kit so attractive.

For more info, contact Motad on 01922 714700 or visit www.motad.co.uk

One of Motad’s systems has its final MIG welding done, before being electropolished.

How original can you get?

David Silver Spares recently asked Motad to make ‘original type’ systems for the Honda XBR500 and 400 Four (if there’s enough demand from any source, Motad is more than happy to look into a short production run of even discontinued items).

Why ‘original type’? Because

Motad makes a system that works perfectly, and is as close as economically possible to the original.

There will always be some people who want an exact copy of the original system, but these would cost tens of thousands of pounds to make, so just aren’t practical.

Small sections of mesh are welded into some collectors to eliminate resonation when the engine’s running.

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Ride your best summer ever Whatever your skill or experience, training is a great way of getting the most out of your ride.There’s nothing stuffy about it, so get inspired by Carli Ann Smith’s great ideas…

ON-ROAD TRAINING Advanced riding courses vary in length, and content can depend on the organisation or instructor running them.

The format is often a brief in the morning and then a trip out on the road with the instructor behind you to watch how you ride, anticipate hazards and deal with potential situations, with various debriefs throughout the day and pointers on what to work on.

Also consider a structured series of tuition, like that offered by the IAM and ROSPA. Who’s it for? Everyone! There’s a huge choice out there – with an organisation or a skilled local instructor. If you’ve passed your test, BikeSafe – run by most police forces throughout the UK, costs around £45, or visit www.sharprider.co.uk for two-day Government-subsidised courses at just £20.

TAKE A TOUR Fancy an adventure? Book a trip with some tour companies, and you can pick up some great advice on the way. For example, Nigel MacDonald runs www.scottishmotorcycletours.net and as an IAM senior observer is happy to help you improve your skills.

Who’s it for? By venturing farther afield, you’ll learn skills on roads you haven’t already got used to, potentially helping you deal with the unexpected much better, all while enjoying a great holiday!

OFF-ROAD & ON-TRACK TRAINING

FIRST AID

Riding dirt-bikes isn’t just great fun, it can improve your balance, coordination and bike control.

The yamaha-offroad-experience.co.uk and adysmith.co.uk supply all the kit and bikes for your training. If you want to learn on a road bike while knowing there’s nothing coming the other way, track-based courses like the Ron Haslam race school and California Superbike School are popular options, or consider booking a coach, or other operators, like rapidtraining.co.uk and www.britishsuperbikeschool.co.uk Who’s it for? You might panic about what would happen if you slammed the brakes on, or not know what to do if a bend tightens up. Track training lets you practice in a safe environment and increase your confidence, then apply the skills you learn whenever you’re out on the bike. Off-road training can introduce beginners to bike control, teach new skills to the experienced, or simply be a great day or weekend away!

Completing a first aid course could be one of the most important skills you have when out on the road. Courses, like those offered by www.kjtraining solutions.co.uk are available around the country, with some focusing on motorcycle first aid.

Who’s it for? You don’t have to ride a bike: whether you’re a pillion or just want to be armed with the best skills you can in the event of an accident, this could be an invaluable experience.

What the experts say Inspector Mark Rogers from Cambridgeshire Police: “We can all slip into bad habits and our skills as motorcyclists can always develop. Skills degrade over time so make sure you’re on top of your game and consider extra training. Police advanced riders are retested every two-three years and have to go through a 40 minute assessed ride to retain their status. I guarantee you will enjoy advanced training and learn a lot.”

Ceri Mort, Founder virginlimobike.com knows the importance of being an advanced rider when chauffeuring celebrities round busy London: “We all have to complete the IAM qualification to work here, although our expertise is based on loads of different things – the most important being experience! All the guys have a minimum of 20 years professional motorcycling in town.”

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Looking after your bike is easy! John Milbank shows you how with his 2000 Honda CBR600FY. WHENEVER I look for bikes to buy, I’m shocked at how few machines have even a basic record of maintenance. I’m not talking about original dealer stamped service books (though I do love them) – I’d be happy with a receipt for some oil, and some basic interest from the owner in a motorcycle’s wellbeing.

A service every year costs money, and that’s one thing a lot of us haven’t got much of, but oil’s the lifeblood of our bikes: it not only lubricates the engine’s internals, transmission and clutch, it’s a coolant, a cleaner, a sealant and a protectant.

Yes, a dealer history is great, but if money’s tight, or you simply want the incredibly rewarding feeling of ‘doing it yourself’, then get the spanners ready. Nothing fills a potential buyer with confidence more than an owner with a raft of receipts, and a real understanding of how their bike works. After all, a little mechanical knowledge breeds a lot of mechanical sympathy.

while you can get some great quality pattern filters from the brilliant www.wemoto.com, I like to use genuine ones, as I think they look good when a buyer checks out your bike if you’re selling.

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1 Find some level ground to work on the bike, then drop it on to its sidestand, even if it has a centrestand: the plug is at the back left of the engine, so it helps drain all the oil.

Run the machine for a few minutes to warm the oil, before shutting off and removing the key and the oil filler cap.

Pop them together to one side, and you won’t forget that there’s no oil in the bike!

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4 Have a cuppa, then when the oil’s all drained out, make sure the old washer came off the bottom of the engine, and pop a new one on the drain bolt.

You can reuse the original bolt, but I’ve taken the opportunity to fit this nifty magnetic one from www.wemoto.com. Costing just £5.36, it’ll help catch any stray particles, and warn me if there are any problems next time I remove it.

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7 Check how much oil your bike needs, then pour some into a measuring jug.

What you’ll need

These articles are a guide to help show just how easy looking after your bike can be. Some of the jobs I’ll be doing I’ve done for years, and some I’ll admit to being very nervous about, until now. Investing in a workshop manual should be your first step, and being a bit obsessive, I like to use both Haynes and Clymer.

Otherwise, there are a couple of things I consider essential (besides the oil and filter of course)… An oil filter removal tool costs about a fiver, and simply cups over the filter, allowing you to use a socket-set to remove it, and a torque-wrench to replace it.

A torque-wrench is expensive, but I reckon it’s the most important tool in my garage. I have two, covering 860Nm, and 20-100Nm, but there are plenty of options around. The least I’ve needed on my CBR is 7Nm (8Nm was close enough, based on my wrench’s minimum) and the most is 93Nm – check in your workshop manual to choose the best for your needs. A calibrated 3/8-drive wrench from Sealey, covering 10-100Nm costs £179.94. It might seem like a lot of money for such a simple task, but it’s a tool that should last a lifetime, and will be used on every job you do.

It’ll also save you a fortune in sheared bolts and damaged studs (that’s the bitter voice of experience, as a teenager working on my Mk.II Ford Escort).

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9 11 Now, using a funnel, carefully pour the specified amount of oil (minus what you put into the filter) into the engine.

2 It’s worth giving the drain bolt and the area around it a wipe clean first.

Now pop a drip tray under the bolt, then carefully unscrew it.

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3 6 Now push your drip tray under the oil filter, clean the engine around it, then using the filter removal tool, spin it off the engine. If you don’t have the tool, you might be able to undo it by hand, otherwise use a strap or chain tool.

8&9 Wipe a thin smear of fresh oil on to the rubber sealing ring, then approximately half-fill the oil filter with oil from the jug (this counts towards the total capacity). This isn’t a step that’s mentioned in the workshop manuals, but it can help prevent wear to the oil pump.

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Auction wreck to Bonneville rocket

US contributor Gary Ilminen reveals how he set a new record at the famous salt flats…

Photography: Jacquelyn Shauger and Gary Ilminen

The 1974 Honda CB350F cost Gary $600 from an American estate auction

Before and after. Muffler repair compound and pipe wrap save the day.

IN the spring of 2010, I acquired a scruffy 1974 Honda CB350F at an estate auction for $600.

Repairs focused on basics; new Oring chain, new tyres and tubes, air filter, oil and filter change, new ignition breaker points, fresh plugs, valve adjustment, getting the rear turn signals working, fresh paint and so on. under the left side cover, the wiring had five bare spots where insulation had melted, and other evidence of overheating. A crude jumper wire had been added at some point and the

voltage regulator was fried. After replacing the bad parts, things functioned normally.

Reviving the CB350F recalled the restoration of a non-running 1984 Honda VF500C Magna I had done in 2005. With the help of some friends who compete on motorcycles in the SCTA World Finals at Bonneville, I ran the Magna there in the 500cc production class in 2009, officially clocking 104.536mph. That was my first experience in motorcycle competition and I was certain that it

was a once-in-a-lifetime shot.

The notion of running the CB350F arose when I found the AMA 350cc production class was open; no national record had been posted in the class.

Since late model 350cc bikes are virtually non-existent, taking a run had to be on a more-or-less vintage machine.

This time, I planned to compete in the BuB Motorcycle Speed Trials, sponsored by BuB Enterprises and sanctioned by the American Motorcyclist Association as a Grand National event. The BuB event had

two tracks; a five-mile course and an 11-mile track where both AMA national and FIM world records could be set.

AMA rules required some competition preparations such as safety wiring axle bolts and oil drain plug, adding a steering damper, removing buddy pegs and mirrors, adding a lanyard kill switch, taping headlight, tail-light and turn signal lenses, and fireproofing the fuel line with Nomex. No problem.

The four-into-four exhaust pipes

were the problem. They had rotted out where the header enters the muffler body. Replica pipes available now were not available at that time.

NOS pipes were out there, but for more than three times what I paid for the whole bike. The best answer was to repair the original equipment pipes. Thin-wall welding patches into the rusted-out spots were not approved by the AMA but filling the gaps with muffler bond material and covering it with high-temperature pipe wrap was.

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Bonneville bound

Packing for the 1470-mile trip from Wisconsin to Wendover, Utah, was a nerve-racking process. I had numerous checklists, most of which were misplaced before being checked off.

Extra pipe wrap and muffler repair compound, spare cables and miscellaneous parts for the bike, trailer repair items, spare trailer tyres (two of which were used on the trip), jacks, tool boxes, multiple tarps (one to put under the bike to prevent fouling the salt with any leakage during bike maintenance and another for sun shade in the pits), folding chairs, leathers, helmets, boots, gloves, coolers, cameras, suitcases, and the entry documents, CB350F shop manual, tickets and the allimportant AMA Bonneville supplemental rule book all had to be packed. By the time all was loaded, the pickup box and cab were packed tight. I figured that meant we had everything we needed because nothing else would fit anyway.

Race day

The BUB event was exceptionally well-run, where even the drivers’ meetings added to the fun. Denis Manning, owner and president of BUB Racing, Inc who founded the event seven years before, opened the competition with a message that made everyone, even rank rookies like me feel truly welcome. “Go fast, be safe, have fun,” was the underlying theme and his army of staff and volunteers made it happen.

After registering, the bike and all my safety gear (leathers, boots, helmet, gloves) had to be ‘scrutineered’ by the technical staff. The inspection went well and the only thing I needed to add was tape over the instrument lenses;

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Gary prepares to set a new land-speed record on his second run. then I could go to the fuel truck and on to the start line. If your bike runs on pump gasoline, you must arrive with an empty tank and buy all your fuel from the approved vendor on site, then your tank is sealed. This ensures that everyone is using uniform gasoline; 110 octane at $10 a gallon. If your bike runs on racing fuel (nitromethane, etc) you bring your own.

The short course has two miles of run-up to the start line of the timed mile, then two miles of slow-down.

With five miles of smooth, fast salt and no speed limit, any rider should have a blast – and I did!

On my runs on that sunny Sunday morning adjusted altitude was 5880ft, and there was a light headwind for the return run. Through fourth gear, the Honda four revved close to the 10,000rpm redline, but not in fifth gear. At the start of the measured mile, the tacho showed the engine had stopped gaining revs at about 8000 and was bogging down, running too rich with the standard jetting in the carbs. Downshifting to fourth got the needle over 10,000rpm and a down run top speed of 71.252mph.

Having established a qualifying run for the return run necessary to get the two-way average required for a national record, I reported to the impound area to wait for clearance to go to the mile five starting area.

On the second run, I ran up to fifth gear quickly in the first run-up mile to see if the bike could pull more in top cog, but no luck, so I downshifted to fourth and laid on the tank wide open with the needle a little above 10,000rpm for the entire measured mile. This strategy improved my results: 74.008mph. The two-way average was 72.630mph; the next step was a tear-down of the engine to verify correct displacement by direct measurement of bore and stroke.

I debated taking more runs, but scheduling for the trip home dictated having the inspection done soon and I wasn’t sure how long everything would take. Without it, the runs would not count, so it was back to impound, where disassembly of the bike to pull the head off took place. AMA chief technical steward, Curtis Smith handled the inspection. He found the bores to be 47mm and stroke at

Manning is one of the world’s leading salt icons, having built his first streamliner back in 1968 and having designed the HarleyDavidson powered streamliner Cal Rayborn took to a world record 265.492mph in 1970. In all, he has designed and owned six of the 11 fastest motorcycles ever constructed. In 2006, his Seven streamliner piloted by Chris Carr became the world’s first motorcycle to top 350mph and set a new world motorcycle speed record at 350.884mph. In 2009, they upped the ante with a new world record of 367.382mph. (Top 1 Oil/Ack Attack has since reached 376.363 mph).

I had the opportunity to talk to Manning on the day over lunch: “This event exists because I felt we

really needed something tailored to motorcycles,” he explained. “At events where cars, trucks, and motorcycles are all running, it can all get slowed down, and things that make sense for cars may not make sense for bikes. In this event, we can focus on bikes alone and it really seems to work well.”

Head down, flat-out. Gary Ilminen races his Honda on the Bonneville Salt Flats.

50mm, exactly per Honda spec. With the 36-year-old Honda, I had established the first record in the 350cc production class, though unofficial until certified by the AMA and subject to being beaten. Later in the meet, after we had to head home, Randy

Crenshaw ran his 1986 Yamaha to an average of 108.813mph and in 2011 raised the record to 112.556mph.I wasn’t able to keep the record in 2010, but I hope to get back this year and give it another shot in another class!

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THE VT range has been around in one guise or another since the early 1980s, when it was introduced to try to compete in the American market. The VT750S is Honda’s take on the ever-present Harley 883 Sportster.

Give me some spec…

This is a 53º, 750cc fuel-injected V-twin, packing a modest 44 horses, but it’s torquey (45.7lb-ft at 3250rpm). It’s chain-driven (in a cost-saving move by Honda) and features a five-speed gearbox.

At 232kg (511lb) dry weight it sounds heavy, but it carries that weight well and feels light and sprightly on the road, aided by a 1560mm wheelbase giving it good balance and stability.

With a 750mm seat height it will suit all but the very shortest of riders.

So what’s it like to ride?

It isn’t set up with the usual cruiser ‘wind up your trousers’ scenario.

The pegs are placed slightly forward of centre, added to the straight bars it makes for a relaxed riding position.

The engine, despite the relative lack of horsepower, has to be described as ‘perky’. It wants to get on with the job and supplying the power low down means you get on

with things quickly. It runs out of puff at the top of the rev range, but will cruise silky-smooth at 80mph all day (well, until the 10.7 litre tank needs refilling). Get into the wrong part of the range and it will get vibey, so change up the fivespeed box and keep it smooth.

The firm saddle is good for about a tank of fuel (around 120 miles) before you start fidgeting too much.

Suspension is soft, but handles most lumps and bumps well.

Despite just 155mm (6in) ground clearance, I had no issues with the pegs touching down (okay, so I wasn’t trying to make them do so), the VT rolls into the bends and holds its line well. The single 296mm front disc/rear drum is sufficient to haul up the VT, though the rear drum is spongy with a long pedal travel.

What nick is it in?

This one has had an impact with the floor – but only one of those you file under ‘embarrassingly lost my balance at standstill’ incidents: right-side bar weight came off; paint chipped on the edge of the tank. But otherwise it’s in cracking condition.

Should I buy it?

The dealer wanted £4195 for this two-year-old model with 7500

Name: John Sharratt From: Great Hale, Lincolnshire Occupation: Distribution assistant Owned bike for: 10 months

miles on the clock and some minor cosmetic damage. Normally this would be where I would comment on what I feel you should aim for, but things took a different turn. I wanted a new ride, and the VT750S felt like it would suit me. I negotiated replacement of the bar weight, touching up of the chipped paint and the 8000 mile service – plus a reduction in price to £3900.

Dealer details With thanks to John’s of Romford for loan of the bike.

Johns of Romford 46-52 London Road Romford, Essex RM7 9QX www.johnsofromford.co.uk Tel: 01708 726048 Email: sales@johnsofromford.co.uk

Tell us about it: I ride with my local blood-bike group – LEBBS (Lincolnshire Emergency Blood Bikes Service).After riding the FJR on the fleet, I fell in love and decided I had to replace my Honda Deauville NT700. I find it really easy to ride, with plenty of grunt when I need it, and I have a Remus Evolution can fitted, which sounds awesome. I’ve made some modifications by adding front and rear mudguard extenders, and extra rear brake and running lights. I’ve fitted an auxiliary fuse box under the seat too, which makes it easier to connect wiring for my heated clothing, sat nav and Optimate.The next project is to get some heated grips fitted and maybe a radiator grille guard.

Power: 138.5bhp (103.3kW) @ 8000rpm Torque: 99.1lb-ft (134.4Nm) @ 7000rpm Engine: 1300cc, inline four-cylinder, four-stroke Dry weight: 254kg Seat height: 805mm Current value: Dealer £4300; Private £3500; Part-ex £3800

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HARLEY DAVIDSON Super Glide 1600, 2010, 6,400 miles, as new, mint, show cond, back rack, luggage carrier, h/grips, rust proofed, starting own company, p/x Transit etc up to £2500. £9500 ovno. Tel. 07880 712544. Avon.

HARLEY 1340 EVO Hardtail, Delkron cases, Exile clutch, 1986, C reg, featured in a custom bike magazine, lots nice engineering, HMRC forces reluctant sale, £4999. firm Tel. 0750 3003222; 01371 822944. Hants.

HARLEY DAVIDSON XLH 883 Sportster, 2003, red, vgc, full s/h, lots of chrome and with many extras, MoT and tax, 20k miles, looks/sounds lovely, real eyecatcher, £3300 ono. Tel. 01803 310250. Torbay, Devon.

HARLEY SPORTSTER Bitubo rear shocks, fully adjustable, piggyback, top quality replacement dampers with back springs, boxed and in perfect condition, £195 ono. Tel. Mike 01243 786760. W Sussex.

HARLEY-DAVIDSON Dyna Low Rider, 1584cc, standard mufflers, £40; also touring dual seat, £80; both from 2007 low-rider plus p&p or collect. Tel. 01509 233041. Leics.

HONDA Super Blackbird, 1998, excellent condition, 23,900 miles, t&t, normal Blackbird refinements, £2000 ovno. Tel. Ken 0116 3679862. Leics.

HONDA 500T 1976, complete bike for spares or restoration, also two near complete engines, all in good condition, £800 the lot, will separate Tel. 01438 358450. hamerhub@gmail.com for photos. Herts.

HONDA CB 1979, 750KZ. £1500 ono. Tel. 07977 485619. Cambs.

HONDA CB 500S 2003, blue, MoT September 2014, tax March 2014, large Givi top box, full s/h, 2 keys, books, immac cond, £1500 no offers Tel. 01446 412146. Barry, Vale of Glam, Wales.

HONDA CB 600S Y plate, 2000, 15k, tested, clean, good runner, £1399 ono. Tel. 01325 788509.

Durham.

HONDA CB 900 F2C 1982 (faired version) not fitted, red/white, with legs shields + brackets, 56,000+ miles, vgc for year, MoT 7/14, £1800 ono. Tel. Mike on 07914 768602. W Mids.

HONDA CB500X Aug 2013, white, 4,250 miles, heated grips, hugger, fender extender, returns 83mpg on my daily commute, 18 mths warranty/AA cover remaining, £3600. Tel. 07879 447313.

Sibbo46@hotmail.co.uk W Mids.

HONDA CBF 1000F A7, 2007 reg, Mr A screen, Givi panniers, new tyres and batteries, 24k miles, hand extenders, crash bobbins, belly pan, lots more extras, lovely condition, £3200. Tel. 01282 697827; 07743 850361. N W Lancs.

HONDA CBF 500 2006, excellent condition, tax and MoT, £2000.

Tel. 01524 60793. Lancs.

HONDA CBF1000GT ABS, 2009, silver, 15k miles, full MoT, usual GT extras plus host of other extras including Honda heated grips, hugger & rear seat pod, touring screen, engine bars (lower fairings included) hand deflectors, new tyres, superb condition, ready to tour, £3900. Tel. Frank 07836 629541. Lancs.

HONDA CBF125 2009, silver, excellent condition, 10,370 miles, t&t June, owned three years, £1550 ono. Tel. 01386 556339.

Worcestershire.

HONDA CBF600 2009, one owner, only 3600 miles, absolutely mint, like new, no winter use, only sensible extras, stand, Scottoiler, hugger, rack etc, reducing collection, £3495. Tel. 01235 553574. Oxon.

HONDA CBF600S reg no. MT09 KKB, lady owner, 7400 miles, dry use only, immaculate condition, Honda panniers, professionally maintained, £3850. Tel. 01313 362640; 07917 074598. Edinburgh.

HONDA CBF 500 2005, black, 53k miles, new tyres, pads, etc, 12 mths’ MoT, £1300. Tel. 07725 311516. Worcs.

HONDA CBF 600SA-8 excellent unmarked cond, 2010, t&t Sept, 8500 dry mls, full service history, Givi top box, rear hugger, this bike is in perfect condition, bad back forces sale, £3700 ono. Tel. 01642 762615. Teeside, N Yorks.

HONDA CBF1000 06, lady owner, burnt orange, 15k, ex cond, new tyres, heated grips, t&t, £3200.

Tel. Linda 07786 263659. Derbyshire.

HONDA CBR 1000FR Good condition, tax & MoT, brand new battery, R/R, front disc, pads, oil, plugs, Scorpion can, data-tagged, Scottoiler. Tel. 07762 223538. Gtr London.

HONDA CBR 600 FN 1992, K reg, 34k miles, s/s pipes, Micron can, new tyres, battery, chain, braided hoses, 2 keys, owners manual, tax May 14, MoT June 14, data tagged, lovely bike, £1200 ono.

Tel. 01925 633341. Cheshire.

HONDA FIREBLADE 918 1996, 16k miles, on Sorn, good condition, £1500 ono. Tel. 07790 911994 for more info. Lincs.

CLASSIFIED HONDA CBR 600FA Taxed Sept 2011, 2,800 miles, as new, many extras, one mature rider, owned from new, garaged, fabulous machine to ride, serviced at 600 miles, tyres as new, £5000. Tel. 01482 850593. Hull, N Humbs.

HONDA CBR600FY 2000, excellent condition, virtually unmarked, genuine 16,000 miles, service history, old MoTs, Meta alarm, MoT July 2014, rides superb, £2250 ono. Tel. 07914 717781.

Leics.

HONDA CBR600 F-Y, 2000, W reg, MoT March 2015, tax Sept 2014, 26k, fsh, all receipts/MoTs from new, totally unmolested, dry weather ridden only, garaged through winter, great bike in great condition, £2250 ovno.Tel. 01279 422229. Essex.

HONDA CM 250T 250cc, 1982, 25k miles, MoT/tax Jul 14, new battery, nice bike, £650. Tel. 01767 691209. Beds.

HONDA CBR600F 99 (T), red/purple, 22,000 miles, MoT/tax July 2014, fsh, top box & rack, vgc, extras available, £2000. Tel. 07711 569758. Surrey.

HONDA CB 200 1976, 12,190 genuine miles, s/h, 2 owners from new, economical, last used in 1982, requires exhausts, side panels, air cleaner assembly and battery, £250.Tel. 07749 876511.

Herts.

HONDA CM400T US import, 1981, X, 59k miles, new MoT, new battery, original condition, rides very well, ride or restore, classic custom Honda, £775.Tel. 077350 39988. W Sussex.

HONDA C90 CUB 90cc, 2003, electric start, screen carrier, top box, 12,400 miles, metallic red, full MoT, excellent condition except two small marks on mudguard/chain guard, photos available by phone after 6pm. Tel. 07872 143116. Lancs.

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HONDA CX 500 EC Eurosport, 1983,A, black, only 13,500 miles, regularly serviced, totally original, near showroom condition, Honda silencers fitted, an appreciating classic, £4995. Tel. 07859 919598. N Yorks.

HONDA CX ED 650 Eurosport, 1983, excellent condition, new front tyre, shaft drive needs new starter clutch, winter project, hence £750 no offers. Collection only plus spares and manual. Tel. 01902 843145. Wolvs.

HONDA DEAUVILLE NT 650V 2004, Kliktronic gear change and lowered foot pegs, ideal for rider with left leg disability, new r/tyre, new Motad can, t&t, Honda top box, h/grips, other extras, £2300.

Tel. 01325 288652. Durham.

HONDA C90 2002, red, 32k miles, spare keys, good condition, tlc needed. Cheap classic investment, all documents. Tel. 07546 963739 for details. E London.

HONDA DEAUVILLE Semi-automatic, 2004, NT650V, Kliktronic, push button gear change and lowered footpegs, ideal for rider with left leg disability, new rear tyre, new Motad can, full MoT, tax, Honda topbox, heated grips, Gerbing heated jacket connector, £2300. Tel. 01325 288652. CoDurham.

HONDA F6C Valkyrie, 2001, show winner 17k, fsh, new Avon tyres, superb condition and rides like a dream, never seen rain, a true one-off with amazing spec, only £6950 ono. Tel. 07515 883087.

South Yorkshire.

HONDA F6C 1500 2001, t&t, 16k miles, Datatool alarm, converted to trike by B B Customs, lovely condition, £12,000. Tel. 079790 80413. Carlisle.

HONDA 250cc, Super Dream wheels, £10. each Tel. 078900 56598. E Riding of Yorks.

HONDA FMX 650 2006, 8k miles, 12 months’ MoT, Sorned, full s/h, alarm, manual and all keys, £2200 ono. Tel. 07986 890020.

Devon.

HONDA FURY 1300cc chopper, 2012, King and Queen seat, cost £700, foot boards, £150; engine bars, £200; Boulevard screen, £280; bike mint, first service done, 2k miles from new, £8000 no offers Tel. 01492 870333.

Denbighshire.

HONDA GOLDWING 1800 GL 2004, 17k, black, full chrome pack, spoiler, rack, spots, cruise boards, recent service, tyres, trunk, pannier bags, new battery, on Sorn for the winter, £11,295 ono. Tel. 07976 885789. Lancs.

HONDA GOLDWING GL 1500 SE 1997, with hydraulic stabilisers and a Kliktronic gear change, 40k miles, 4 months’ road tax, MoT till Aug 14, no time wasters. £7999.

Tel. Matt on 0777 7687930. Denbighshire.

HONDA HORNET 59 plate, ABS, 12,500 miles on the clock, c/w many extras, Power Commander, exhaust, fly screen and more, stunning colour. really fun bike, taxed and MoT, £3700.Tel. 07554 440995. Hants.

HONDA 900 RR Fireblade, 1993, 26k miles, in pristine condition, new pads (Honda) all round, fully serviced, new stainless exhaust, battery (GEC), remote alarm system, much money spent regardless, best blade made, £2999 ono. or swap for car. Tel. 075515 27770. Bradford, Yorks.

HONDA LM TWIN 5-speed, 125cc, electric start, 1982, all up together requires battery and recommissioning, not used 9 years, £400 ono. Tel. 01252 657059 after 6pm. Aldershot, Hants.

HONDA VARADERO XL 125 05 plate, silver, for sale due to needing a new family car, 5,300 miles on the clock, t&t till May, new battery, 6 months ago, always been garaged. £1700 ono. Tel. 07912 935692. E Riding of Yorkshire.

HONDA MONKEY ST 50 1971, tax exempt, just 1300 miles from new, time-warp original, starts first kick, rare like this, £1250. £1250.Tel. 01904 700277.Yorks.

HONDA VF500 F2 1985, mint, 21k, taxed tip, on Sorn over winter, only done 1000 miles in 18 months, new tyres, seat pod and original screen included. Viewing highly recommended. Tel. 01772 635161. Lancs.

HONDA SH125 2008 (58), vgc, new rear tyre, front very good, tax June, MoT July, 12,900 miles, screen and top box, 100% reliable, just serviced, £995. Tel. 07786 530678. Essex.

HONDA SH300I 2011, ABS, automatic, twist and go scooter, ‘60 reg, white, 14k miles, MoT Nov 2014, full Honda s/h, good condition, quick and economical, £2300. Tel. 07757 278965; 01204 388554. Lancs.

HONDA ST1100 ABS, TCS, h/grips, tank, cover, custom seat, wind deflectors, MoT, 18k miles, vgc, £4600. Tel. 01728 685878.

Suffolk.

HONDA VARADERO XL 125 Super reliable, excellent condition, 25k miles, custom seat and exhaust. Tel. 07799 281476. S Yorks.

HONDA V-TWIN CX500 Shaftdrive, 1982, vgc, rebuilt, new MoT, new alternator, battery, tyres; also Rickman Polaris fairing and top box, not fitted, £1195 ono. Tel. 01273 812101. E Sussex.

HONDA XBR500 H, 1987, one of the cleanest you’ll find, loads spent, just serviced, call for full details, can email pics, £1650 ono. Tel. Colin 07754 887584.

Cambs.

HONDA 650 Deauville frame, undamaged, with V5C, £180; 2002 bike, also complete H.I.S.S. system, 2 keys, £150; other parts available but no bodywork, £150.

Tel. Simon 01784 461961. Surrey.

HONDA CB 1300 20k miles, MoT (new), taxed, new tyres, hugger, fly screen, 04 reg, immaculate condition, garaged, open to offers, £3500. Tel. 01424 425856; 0777 3084372. Sussex.

HONDA CB 1300 (ABS), 6,300 miles, 08, black, naked Beowulf rad guard can, fly screen, heated grips, hugger, Extenda BTO16s, tank pad, t&t, fully serviced, this bike gets looks wherever I park up. Tel. 01452 780280. Glos.

HONDA CBF 600SA-8 excellent unmarked condition, 2010, t&t Sept, 8,500 dry miles, full s/h, Givi top box, rear hugger, this bike is in perfect condition, bad back forces sale, £3700 ono. Tel. 01642 762615. Teesside.

HONDA CB 250/4 Jade, wheels, front 110/80/17, rear 130/80/17, 7-spoke, suit Supermoto, forks and yokes, rear end, odd other parts Honda CBX 750 engine, £175; rear whee/shock/swing arm Honda NTV 600/650 spars/engines, £175. Tel. 07858 134475. Durham.

HONDA CBF 1000F 1000cc, black, 07, excellent order, never out in rain, health forces reluctant sale after 34 years, rides lovely, standard spec, lovely, £3900. ono; trade, some gear too inc. Tel. 01287 640472. N Yorks.

HONDA CD 200 Benly, 1980, red, no tax or MoT, fair condition for year, on Sorn, runner, some new parts, offers around £350. Tel. 01162 402726. Leics.

HONDA CX 650ED 650cc, rear carrier with fittings and almost new top box, excellent condition, collection only, £60. no offers Tel. 01902 843145. Wolvs.

HONDA DEAUVILLE NTV 650 18,000 miles, 11 months' test, 5 months MoT, vgc, Givi large top box, heated grips, 500 miles on new tyres, black, deep purple, £1500. Tel. 07909 502193. W Yorks.

HONDA PC50 49cc, stored many years, running order, £195. Tel. 0208 3867210. Herts.

HONDA RETRO CB 1100 white, 415 miles, yes 415 miles, 2013 plate, as new, save £2000, bargain £7100. Tel. 078900 56598.

E Riding of Yorks.

HONDA ST 1100X blue, 1999, 114k miles, MoT, still good reliable bike, top box, back rest, wind deflectors, £1100.Tel. Paul 07535 666074 . Rochester, Kent.

HONDA VFR 800 2000, this machine is in outstanding condition throughout, 13k miles only, all books, service handbook, w/shop manual, 2 keys, seat hump, grab handles, tool kit, I am 74 and it is a little uncomfortable for me to ride long distances, £2650. Tel. 01422 379441. W Yorks.

HONDA VFR 800 V-Tech, abs, 2002, red, 10k miles, one owner, Datatool alarm, recent 12k, Honda service, t&t, new battery, £3150 ono. Tel. 01543 480467. W Mids.

HONDA VFR FIRESTORM 998 Silver, 27k, data tagged, stainless blue flame exhaust, high level, good tyres, used twice in 14 months at Mallory Festival, great bike, must sell, no room, circa 1998, £1350.Tel. 07934 517847.

Cheshire.

HONDA XBR 500 500cc, clearout, various parts including original Honda seat, seat extension, workshop manual, grab rail, too many parts to list, phone for list, sold as one lot, buyer collects.Tel. 01253 825655. LANCS. HONDA XLR 250RM Baja, 1994, L reg, MoT Jun 14, tax end Jun 14, 18,386 kms, 1000 kms in last year, new Pirelli MT43 tubeless tyres and service Jun 13, lovely condition, £1750. Tel. 07825 215914. Hants.

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ICONIC RV 125 VAN VAN (Suzuki sand bike), excellent condition, only 3,170 miles on clock, MoT until Jul 14, Sorned, has been declared, very economical, ideal learner commuter or fun bike. £1350. no offers; bargain price.

Please leave name and number calls will be returned. Tel. 01407 710571.

KAWASAKI EL 250 water-cooled twin cylinder, first reg 1993, with 18,500 miles on the clock, MoTs, exc cond, starts and runs fine, t&t till July 2014, selling due to lack of use, £1050 ono. Tel. 07724 542694. S Lincs.

KAWASAKI ER5 2004, 500cc, 28,000 miles, tax April 2014, tested Nov 2014, new Battlax tyres, datatagged, good reliable bike, genuine reason for sale, £975. Tel. 0783 5097411. Tyne & Wear.

KAWASAKI GPX750 original condition, new battery, service history, factory manual, toolkit, handbook, all receipts, heated grips, fast & very reliable 50mpg, £850. Tel. 07984 458684.

Northants.

KAWASAKI KLX 125 2012, learner legal, one owner from new, 5,200 miles only, excellent condition, more photographs/ information available if required, delivery possible at cost, £1800.

Tel. 0758 1008210. S Yorks.

JAMES COMMODORE J4 98cc, (v rare model), similar to Comet, 1952 girder/rigid, Villiers 1F, 2-so h/change, good easy project, dismantled for restoring, could deliver, £450. Tel. 01268 735135.

Essex.

KAWASAKI ER500 18k miles, tested 11 months, taxed 5 months, 2005, clean and reliable, £750. Tel. 01642 288107. Cleveland.

KAWASAKI 750 1983, drag/chopper, v strong, powerful, custom professionally build hard tail frame, no t&t, serviced, new f/tyre, new chain and both sprockets, K&N filters, £2100 ono.

Tel. 07826 544607 for more info/pics.. Ayrshire.

KAWASAKI GPX 250 1990, only 17,600 miles, lady owned for last few years, original, excellent condition, affordable classic, never seen another of this model on the road, £850.Tel. 01664 851394 or 07812 693617. Leics.

KAWASAKI ER5 500cc, 1999, 22,700 miles, blue, heated grips, engine bars, good condition, clean, tax and MoT, £650. Tel. 01427 679092. Lincs.

KAWASAKI GT 550 Average condition, tax and test, £300. Tel. 07909 502913. W Yorks.

KAWASAKI KR1S 250cc 2 stroke twin, 1993, (L472 AKO reg), excellent cosmetic and mechanical condition, has been totally restored to high standard, has 9,960 miles on the clock. Tel. 0777 8504212. Somerset.

KAWASAKI KZ650 1978, 38k miles, 6 months’ MoT, on Sorn, new tyres, battery and electrics, good runner, regularly serviced, tool kit/handbook, £1500. Tel. 01803 607265; 01364 653515.

Torquay.

KAWASAKI ZZR 1100 CI 1052cc, black, 31,511 miles, MoT, Sorned, vgc, 1990 or p/x for Suzuki TS 125X, dirt bike or anything similar considered, any condition, Tel. 07816 828126. Lancs.

KAWASAKI NINJA 250R 2011, 1400 dry miles, hugger, kept in garage, like new, £2700. Tel. 07506 298067. Beds.

KAWASAKI Z750 Twin 750, 1976, vgc, recent professional respray, 21,321 miles, calipers rebuilt, new fork oil seals, MoT 07/14, recent full service, Z1 looka-like, £2495.Tel. 07779 830671.

Co Antrim.

KAWASAKI ZX10 B2 997cc, 1990, blue, exc runner, exc cond, all bills, all MoTs, new battery, s/h, garaged, expensive paint job, gold wheels, on Sorn, 2 former owners, £1400. Tel. 07510 431379.

Northumberland.

KAWASAKI ZX10R D7F 2007, 25,600 miles, s/h, previous owner receipts, full service and fitted new clutch, new f&r brake pads, t&t, well looked after, runs and rides perfectly, £4000 no p/x or silly offers Tel. 07752 127553.

Essex.

KAWASAKI FJ 1200 black/red, G reg, long MoT, owned for 15 yrs, new tyres, vgc, many spares, Tel. 01208 77661. Cornwall.

KAWASAKI SCORPION 250cc, spares or repair, ignition problem, otherwise in good condition, £100 ono. Tel. 01522 750349. Lincs.

KAWASAKI ZX14 2007 model, in diablo black, c/w extras, please ask, owned by mature rider since 2009, 2 registered former keepers,V5, 35,500 trouble free miles, full s/h, t&t. Tel. 07766 357071.

Norfolk.

KAWASAKI ZX6R P8F, full s/h, good condition, new Metzeler tyres, low mileage, £3795. Tel. 07920 819283. Somerset.

KAWASAKI ZZR1100 1998 reg, full power model, 27k miles, MoT till Sept 2014, tax end of June 2014, c/w all old MoTs, 2 keys, workshop manual and original tool kit and is very well maintained. Tel. 07948 1754820. W Mids.

KAWASAKI KZ 650 American import, custom t&t, very clean bike, possible swop for Yamaha XS 650 £850 ono. Tel. Chris 078490 15799. .

KAWASAKI KZ+Z 1300 x 2, first one black, Ratty 6-into-1, 1982, X reg, needs little work, too good to break, carb'd, second bike Cali import, lovely condition, very low miles, met blue, stainless b/lines, engine bolts (s/s cap screws), Lawson style seat, any trial, both my bikes for a long time now (no messieurs), genuine reason for sale. For more info/offers tel.

07984 186551. S E London.

KAWASAKI KZ650 Green, 78/B2 with recent new tyres, brakes, r/shocks, battery and electrics, excellent running order and condition, 6 months' MoT, on Sorn, £1500. Tel. 01364 653515; 01803 607265. Torquay.

KAWASAKI KL 250 1980, Classic twin shock trail bike, tax and MoT, ride or restore condition, low mileage, £700. Tel. 01384 872180. W Mids.

LEXMOTO VALENCIA 50cc scooter, 2k miles only, full year's tax, 2-seater, backrest, rear zip, Oxford black bag, half on road, new scooter forces sale, new price of £550. for quick sale Tel. 07746 224849. W Yorks.

MORINI 500 MAESTRO 1980, V reg, 5 speed, 21k, largely restored, carbs u/s cleaned, p/coating, chrome, Leighton’s seat, s/s throughout, missing cables, exhaust and few other parts. £1600.

Tel. 07788 442155. Bristol.

MOTO GUZZI V11 2004 Sport Cafe Racer, very rare & soughtafter Sports cruiser 1100cc in vgc, six months t&t, just had a full service & tune up, first to see will buy, £4495 ono. Tel. 07748 654532. Leics.

MOTO GUZZI 1200 SPORT Black/white, 11,700 miles, full s/h, taxed/MoT, extras include carbon fibre exhaust/hugger, Tom-Tom optimiser, Griso bars and originals, excellent condition, two owners, Dec 2007, £4550 ovno. Tel. Chris 07831 696168; 01189 425919. Berks.

MZ ETZ 125 Saxon Roadstar, 1993, 33,000 miles, currently on Sorn, £375. Tel. Ken 0116 3679862. Leics.

NORTON (CAMMY) 350 1936, in race trim, engine needs little work to complete, £950. take p/x basket case flat-tanker or other inter-

esting bike Tel. 01978 842668.

Clwyd.

NSU QUICKLY 49cc, 1966, F23, 3-speed model, dual-seat, rear suspension, alloy brake hubs/ wheel rims, good tidy sound useable machine, many new parts fitted, running order, V5C, £750.

Tel. 01268 735135. Essex.

PEUGEOT SPEEDFIGHT 100 Scooter, recent full service and MoT, two keys, luggage rack, new battery, ready to go. Nippy, reliable, good condition, £595 ono.

Tel. 07770 816002. Glos.

PEUGEOT VIVACITY 125 62 plate/as new, 2k miles, Peugeot rack, top box, tall screen, heated grips etc, retired mechanic owner, dry miles, kept in heated garage, 85mpg, no disappointments, £1200. no offers Tel. Tony 07812 748994. Stoke.

PUCH V5 50D 50cc, 3-speed, M reg, black/cream, also chrome wheels, dual seat, good condition, original moped, no V5, 90% complete, had it running, has own petrol tank, cream, £265 ovno.

Tel. 07549 985998; 07529 56432. Leics.

RIEJU RS3 125 60 reg, 5,728 miles on the clock, engine sale as I have joined HM forces, £1995.

Tel. 01472 398012. Lincs.

ROYAL ENFIELD Bullet, 500cc, 1992, very low mileage, new cond, dry, garaged 20 yrs, MoT/taxed, £1350. Tel. 01298 85177. Derbys.

ROYAL ENFIELD 500cc Bullet, reg Feb 2012, fuel injection, black, excellent cond, windscreen, crash bars, RE panniers, top box, 2,500 miles only, cost £4500 new, accept £2750. or p/x for newish lowmileage Jap bike up to 600cc Tel. 01920 468490 eves/w'ends.Herts.

ROYAL ENFIELD ELECTRA X 500cc, 2007, black, mint condition, 2,250 miles, t&t, extras, £1600. Tel. 01654 702680 for more info. Powys, Mid Wales.

SUNBEAM MOD 5 1930, good old 500 S/V, needs few adjustments, £6950. take as p/x flattanker or interesting bike, any condition project (basket case) Tel. 01978 842668. Clwyd.

SKY WING SW50F 8 months t&t, clutch jams on, cam not working, f/brake jams on, good tyres, wheels, good engine, lots of bits done, 191km or break for bits, 2005, £59 ono. Tel. 0208 8591313. London.

SUZUKI BANDIT 650cc, 2010 reg, one owner from new, fantastic serviced as new condition, 9600 miles, first to see will buy, £2600. Tel. 01691 661208.

Shropshire.

SUZUKI BANDIT GSF650SA, 2008, silver, ABS, hugger, 3200 miles, excellent condition, garaged, £2950. Tel. 07843 483457. Powys.

SUZUKI BANDIT 1200 Streetfighter, some mods, in reasonable condition, some rust, new clutch, tyres, etc, new MoT. Tel. 07799 580725. Essex.

SUZUKI BANDIT 1200N S reg, 1998, nice bike, looks/handles and sounds well, Yoshi pipe, tax and MoT, £1700 ono. Tel. 07590 591988. Stirling.

Yamaha TRX850

Every month Steve Cooper from the Vintage Japanese Motorcycle Club picks out another great example of classic oriental metal.

WHEN it comes to taking the left-field approach to motorcycle design, no one does it better than Yamaha.

Its mind-set is noticeably different to that of the competition and is often cited as being the most European in the way the company does things. Nothing better typifies this than this month’s subject matter; the Yamaha TRX850.

The TRX’s lineage is a little perverse, running as it does from über trail bike, through super-commuter, to V-twin aping sports machine.

With the big four-stroke twin dead and buried, Yamaha launched the XTZ750 Super Ténéré back in 1989 with 750cc, five valves per pot and water cooling. This was a radical departure from the norm, but the bike proved its worth by winning the ParisDakar rally in various guises.

With a quick capacity increase and a rather subtly

urbane makeover, the bike became the TDM850; the antitheses of four-cylinder race-replicas. It was really only a matter of time before some bright spark in Iwata (the home of Yamaha) decided to sex-up this plain-Jane twin and deliver a sports machine.

Being Yamaha, the powersthat-be couldn’t resist a little tweaking and just had to add that special creative flair. The previous 360º crank was deemed inappropriate for the new bike, and was reconfigured at 270º. This apparently wacky idea was actually rather clever in that it gave the engine the firing characteristics and feel of a V-twin (a trick still used in modern bikes). Perhaps it’s no real surprise then that the early Japanese market versions of the TRX850 were sold in a reminiscent Romanesque red that was counterpointed by a white steel trellis frame…

Ducati plagiarism anyone?

Feted at its launch as an inspired alternative, the TRX outperformed its older brother by 11 ponies and seemed set for minor stardom. Sadly, however, Yamaha’s pricing policy pitched the bike into exactly the same market segment as the sports 600s, and in the UK at least, cylinder-count generally out-trumps capacity.

The TRX850 remained on sale until the new millennium when it was quietly dropped, but it has always attracted a small, loyal band of followers.

Very much the thinking man’s sports bike, the slightly oddball twin is beginning to reach minor cult status and for good reason: with a little bit of work it’s possible to see a genuine 100bhp hitting the Tarmac.

Forums and devotees can steer would-be owners towards cheap, readily available brake revisions,

performance enhancing exhausts, standard Yamahasourced suspension upgrades and a whole raft of tweaks, dodges and wrinkles that really improve what is already a very capable machine.

I’ve ridden a production racing version of the Yamaha destined for the BEARs (British, European, American Racing) series – the power delivery of a tweaked TRX is seductively beguiling and worryingly deceptive.

The slightly loping nature of the engine, the induction noise and off-beat exhaust note all conspire to lull you into a false sense of security… until you look at the speedo. Supremely illegal speeds are very swiftly reached, yet you may genuinely wonder how you got there. The crank is the reason, and there’s a fascinating link to a legendary designer.

Australian Phil Irving of Vincent fame postulated the unconventional layout in the 1950s, and his compatriots started to rephase Yamaha XS650 cranks two decades later to deliver a unique big twin.

Makes you wonder where Yamaha got the idea from…

Anyone wanting to get a flavour of what the VJMC is all about, couldn’t do much better than roll up to the autojumble on April 6 at Popham airfield in Hampshire at 8am.

With an array of hard to find parts and classic Japanese iron for sale, the event has become the opener to another busy classic season.

Situated just off the M3/A303 intersection (sat nav SO21 3BD), access is simple with free parking and on-site facilities.

If you are new to the slightly disturbing world of Japanese classics, the organisers will be more than happy to give you some general guidance and advice. If there’s one thing the club does well it has to be

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Simply by attending the event you’ll absorb some of the two wheeled history that’s there.

The worrying thing is that you’ll almost certainly experience a strange and inexplicable desire to own something much older than your current machine. But don’t worry; it’s all part of the process. Many club members never knew they needed an older bike in their lives either until they attended a VJMC event!

The VJMC: run by motorcyclists for motorcyclists www.vjmc.com membership_vjmc@yahoo.co.uk 01324 410519

CLASSIFIED SUZUKI BANDIT 650 2007, very low mileage, matching blue topbox, ABS, 12 months MoT, just needs tax, mint condition, garaged, reluctant to sell, £2750.

Tel. 07964 060662. Norfolk.

SUZUKI BANDIT GSF 1200X 1999, V, black, unfaired, Mk 1 model, only 20k, serviced every 3k, owned from new, showroom cond, unmarked, Scorpion s/s oval plus boxed orig silencer, collectable. £2795. Tel. 07859 919598. N Yorks.

SUZUKI B-KING 2009, black, under 10k miles, s/h, good condition, Beowulf underseat carbon cans plus oe, brand new tyres, well looked after bike, may p/x late FJR 1300, £5550. Tel. 0777 5077598. Derbys.

SUZUKI DL1000GT K7, 6500 miles, one owner from new, phone for more info. Tel. 07917 713743. Glamorgan.

SUZUKI GS 125 1983, good condition, black, excellent runner, 26,000 miles, new back tyre, long MoT, £595. Tel. 07828 188593. W Sussex.

SUZUKI GSF 1250S SA, ABS, 07/57, MoT, 6 mtgs tax, 17k miles only, Full s/h, one previous owner, crash bars, tinted d/bubble screen, new tyres, 17k valve, service done, immaculate, £3300.

Tel. 07775 680094. Essex.

SUZUKI GSX 1100 EFE 1984, 38k verified miles, full fairing, blue/white, 95% orig, vgc, 11 months’ MoT, three owners last one 14 years, any trial, future classic, huge amount spares, £3000. Tel. 07977 144147.

Dorset.

SUZUKI GSX 1100F 1994, electric screen, good tyres, laser cans, rear carrier, some new parts, 27,800 miles, MoT on agreed sale, good cond, runs and rides well, ideal sports tourer. £1395 ono. Tel. 07739 800478 for more info.. Surrey.

SUZUKI GSX 1400 2002, blue and white, 29k miles, good tyres and C&S, full Akrapovic, t&t, good condition, £2500 ovno.Tel. 07846 104644. Glos.

SUZUKI GSXR 600cc, 2002, 10,460 miles, MoT Jul 14, excellent condition, £2400.Tel. 078411 13148. Fints.

SUZUKI GSXR 750 K7 The bike is in excellent condition throughout and has been looked after well, s/h and MoT’s available plus all original paperwork kept, plenty of extras inc. Tel. 07891 174846.

Derbys.

SUZUKI GT 185 1977 model, recently refurbished, taxed & MoT till May 2014, £1400 ono. Tel. 01229 465311 or 07939 430576.

S Cumbria.

SUZUKI MARAUDER GZ125 K6, 2006, 12,843 miles, 12 months MoT, 12 months tax, fantastic bike in great condition which will make an ideal commuter or first time legal learner motorbike. Tel. 07976 322285. Glamorgan.

SUZUKI RF600 1995, metallic blue, 16,000 miles, very good condition, genuine bike, MoT March 2015, tax May 2014, £1000 ovno. Tel. 01535 600301.

W Yorks.

SUZUKI VAN VAN K8 2007, 6k miles, t&t, fun reliable commuter, great mpg, sensible mods, Givi top box, £1595. Tel. 01202 248120. Dorset.

SUZUKI VL125 2007, full t&t, 6000 miles, vgc, £1795 ono. Tel. 07538 026515. Glamorgan.

SUZUKI ADDRESS 125cc motorcycle, 2010, only done 6,500 miles, top box, t&t, full s/h, showroom condition, £895. Tel. 0116 2877574. Leics.

SUZUKI B120 basket case, complete bike for spares, £70. Tel. 01932 785992. Sunbury on Thames.

SUZUKI BANDIT 1200 Mk I titanium double outlet can with stainless bracket, 3 bolt fitting, made

by Carbon Can Co, as new, cost new £220, yours for £170, £220.

Tel. Rob 01522 536579. Lincs.

SUZUKI BANDIT 650 K8 on 09 plate, t&t to August, Candy red, 8k miles only, needs some tlc hence low price of £2250. Tel. 07535 205661. Gtr Man. SUZUKI DR 650 1993, MoT until November, tax until May, new chain & sprockets, needs cosmetic tidying but reliable, £700 ono. Tel. 01264 710317. Hants.

SUZUKI GSX 1100F Power screen, blue, 1990, t&t 2014, 40k miles, many new parts, battery, fork seal, clutch, plugs, oil filter, rear pads and tyres, slight fairing damage, big rally tourer, £995 ono. Tel. 07858 134475. Durham.

SUZUKI GSXR 250 Jap import, spares 92 Suzuki Bandit 400, 90 spares, GT 250 spares GT 125 spares 77, Pulse Adrenalin 125 front end and rear wheel, forks/yokes for Jap bikes, Kawak GT 550, GT 750, Z750, 1650 Yam XJ 650, XJ650 Maxim.Tel. 07858 134475 (text/phone). Durham.

Subscribe to Motor Cycle Monthly: www.classicmagazines.co.uk/MCM or call 01507 529529 SUZUKI HAYABUSA 1300 2007, first generation, Rentech luggage carrier, used twice, £25. plus postage Tel. 07880 712544.Avon.

SUZUKI RMX 50 Enduro, road registered, complete bike but engine seized, £600 ono. or consider breaking. Tel. 0121 5598529.

B'ham.

SUZUKI TL 1000S 8,500 miles, green, new battery, fork seals, oil plugs,Cat D 14 years ago! runs and rides perfect, have all MoT certs, £1750. Tel. 078660 32543. York.

TRIUMPH BONNEVILLE SE 2011, 4600 miles, tax, h/grips, Q/D screen, c/stand, carrier, power socket, garaged, immac, £5000.

Tel. 01823 669155. Somerset.

TRIUMPH BONNEVILLE T100 2011, America, met black, pristine, full s/h, 3,708 dry miles, leather tank pad, new touring seat, full leather luggage shownnot inc, currently Sorn, £4600 priced to sell Tel. Malcolm 07814 127383. Lincs.

TRIUMPH SPEED TRIPLE 955I 2002, Cat D, 11,200 miles, £2000 ono. Tel. 07989 193832. Derbys.

TRIUMPH SPRINT ST 1050 2005/05, 19k, Ex SH, Mot Aug 14, taxed, burgundy, new tyres & chain/sprockets/battery, heated grips, r/hugger, superb, Summer only, one change bike every year, £3999. Tel. 01626 205572.

Devon.

TRIUMPH T140E 750 1981, 12,568 miles, vgc, unrestored, OIF, starts/runs great, t&t, dry stored, getting too big for me now, £4800 ovno. Tel. 07719 451352.

Worcs.

TRIUMPH TIGER SE 2010 reg, graphite/black, 22k, vgc, full hard luggage,Arrow exhaust, new C&S and battery,ABS, fender extender, h/guards, Satnav mount, t&t, std or low seat, £5250. Tel. 07593 818647. N Yorks.

TRIUMPH TR6 TROPHY 650 1969, T120R engine, free road tax, on Sorn, vgc, £4300. Tel. 0151 2578093; 079460 24647.

Cheshire.

TRIUMPH BONNEVILLE 650cc, 1960, 150 miles, fully restored as production racer style, matching numbers, 2-tone blue, rev counter, Duplex frame, not yet run in, can be to standard, £11,000.

Tel. 0208 5739546. Middx.

TRIUMPH BONNEVILLE 750 T140V, 1978, MoT, matching numbers, electronic ignition, runs well, clean condition, runs, £3750.

Tel. 07826 873933 for details.

Hants.

TRIUMPH BONNEVILLE 865 accessories, Western style saddle bags, cissy bar kit, sprocket and gearbox covers all, complete, vgc, £400. will separate Tel. John 07751 314562; 01626 369407.

Devon.

TRIUMPH BONNEVILLE AMERICA 2010/2011 touring seat,slightly damaged but very minute, £50.Tel. Malcolm 07814 127383. Lincs.

TRIUMPH BONNEVILLE SE 2011, blue/white, 1600 miles, one owner from new, always garaged, full s/h, on Sorn, as new condition, £4995.Tel. 01380 726250 .Wilts.

TRIUMPH SPRINT ST 955cc, 2004, 7,500 miles only, one mature rider, British Racing green, full Triumph luggage set, full s/h, two new tyres, cost £8500 new, sell for £3200. Montessa Trials, 1982, TS, £995. Can deliver. Tel. 01376 343559. N Essex.

TRIUMPH SPRINT ST 955 MoT Aug, taxed, heated grips, new Maxxi tyres, full luggage system, ideal tourer, 15,500 miles, 2005, only 320 miles since last MoT hence sale, £2500. Tel. 01822 258321; 07841 528571. Devon/ Cornwall.

TRIUMPH TIGER 1050 Renntec rear rack, black, unused, £40. plus postage Tel. 01686 688172.

Powys.

TRIUMPH TIGER CUB spares:side points and condenser, still in box, £5; cluster of gears for mountain cub, £20; steering lock with two keys, £15. Tel. 01524 825474. Lancs.

TRIUMPH TRIDENT 900cc, 1993, green, spares or repair, new Hagon rear shock, new Scottoiler and full s/h, £500. Tel. 07740 950074. Kent.

TRIUMPH TRIDENT T160 750cc, 1977,red/white,8k miles from new, one previous owner, original, unrestored, untouched, no mods, dry stored, orig receipts, MoTs, history, paperwork, best in country, £10,000.Tel.07835 709412.Devon.

TRIUMPH TROPHY 1200cc, 1991, 30k miles, clean standard new tyres, serviced, tax/MoT, needs riding, or p/x for older bike, £1400 ono. Tel. 07983 336285.

Beds.

TRIUMPH TWENTY-ONE 350cc, and Honda CB 250 G5, two nice bikes, £3000 and £1500. respectively Tel. Matt 01476 401243 for details. Lincs.

VINTAGE VETERAN Motorcycles & Scooters, 1905-23, five, all very rare, t&t, running well, original numbers & history, W&P, JAP, Scootamota,Autoglider and Grigg, reducing collection, £60,000. Tel. 01235 553574. Oxon.

YAMAHA Midnight Star 1300cc, 2007 (57), 3300 miles, vgc, MoT October 2014, tax August 2014, many extras, £5000. Tel. 07570 040493 after 6pm please. Manchester.

YAMAHA DW 50 Auto, suit 3 years upwards, very little use since engine rebuild and all new plastics, fabulous little bike, only needs seeing. Tel. 07801 825664 after 4pm. Yorks.

YAMAHA FAZER FZS600, 2002, silver, SS exhaust system, original silencer, Dunlop roadsmarts, heated grips, luggage rack and original grab rails, recent service, vgc, £1400. Tel. 07760 448805; 01422 361846. West Yorkshire.

YAMAHA FJ 1100 MoT and taxed, used daily, needs a few jobs, £450 ono. Tel. 0151 2934877. Merseyside.

YAMAHA FAZER 1000 2002, 22k miles, full MoT, new Nitron shock, immobiliser, Oval exhaust, Scottoiler, Goodridge hoses, crash protectors, bellypan, hugger, luggage & lots more, new oil/filter, good tyres & chain/sprockets, £2500.

Tel. 01933 278051. Northamptonshire.

YAMAHA FJR1300 blue, 17,800 miles, full MoT, Datatag, heated grips, ABS, panniers, immobiliser, fairing mushrooms, dealer serviced, vgc, bike is utterly reliable and superb sports tourer. Tel. 01945 780081. Cambs.

YAMAHA FZ1 2008, fsh, 16,500 miles, immaculate condition, tax & MoT, nice extras including arrow exhaust, luggage etc, £3900.Tel. 07771 521249. Lincs.

YAMAHA RD80LC 1982, beautiful Candy blue, nut and bolt restoration, every part renewed, re-plated or repainted in all the correct finishes, MoT, tax, in full working order, £3150. Tel. 07968 487875. Leics.

YAMAHA TW125 2004/04, 11,670 miles, Sorn, MoT due end of March 2014, ideal first bike or commuter, lightweight, economical, pick up only, £700.Tel. 07843 481724. Wiltshire.

YAMAHA VIRAGO XV250S (L), 1995, 12 months MoT, vgc and low mileage (8950), customized handle bars plus original A bars, pannier bags (not fitted) collection only, £800 ono. Tel. 07855 488390. Oxfordshire.

YAMAHA VIRAGO XV750 Metalic blue, very sought after custom V twin with shaft drive, manufactured 1984 but date of first reg 19th May 1995, only 24,923 miles, new full exhaust system, back rest & chrome luggage rack, chrome front foot rests, lamps, leather paniers & front bag, brand new OEM battery (Yuasa) fitted, comes with Haynes manual, tax until 30/04/14, MoT until 02/05/14, £1500. Tel. 07866 622911. Glamorgan.

YAMAHA XS 400 1980, 73k, second owner, full maintenance record from day one, new MoT, matching numbers, electric/kickstart, elec ign, great cond, everything works, Haynes manual, £675. Tel. 01793 644724. Wilts.

YAMAHA XV VIRAGO 125 2002, t&t, 7 mths, new battery, Sep 2013, 16,184 miles, garaged and very clean, ideal first bike, £1295 ono. Tel. 01453 546366. Glos.

YAMAHA VITY 125 2012 model, lots of extras, fsh, tax till Feb 2015, immacculate and garaged, 6488 miles, £800 ono. Tel. 07729 795202. Staffordshire.

YAMAHA FZ1 mint condition, 12 months MoT, Sorned at the moment, yellow & black. Tel. 07869 281906. Cheshire.

YAMAHA MT03 White, 2,400 dry miles only, with c/stand, rad cover, gel under f/seat, r/rack, fender extender, MoT & tax till July, one owner from new, service record, exc cond. £3100 ono. Tel. 02380 660886. Hants.

YAMAHA R1 998c, 2000, t&t, 18k miles, recently serviced, very clean example, £3000.Tel. 07732 901428. Surrey.

YAMAHA R1 2002, injection model, silver & black, one owner, 17,700 miles, currently Sorned but will MoT, excellent condition with service history, £2995 ono.

Tel. 07968 691622. Cumbria.

YAMAHA R6 blue 2013, 63 plate, like new only done 282 miles, had first service, garaged/covered, not been out in rain, crash bungs, tail tidy, rear stand bobbins & tank protector fitted, £7250 ovno. Tel. 07825 418425. Kent.

YAMAHA XV500 1983, Canadian import, MoT till June, good condition, £675 ono. Tel. 01747 821673. Dorset.

YAMAHA VIRAGO 1100 1975, fabulous orig cond, 13k, lady owner, gel seat, braided lines, HD battery, Sorn, refurb forks, well maintained, great paint, chrome new tyres, new reg/rect, £2150.

Tel. 07525 373753. Surrey.

YAMAHA VIRAGO 750 1996, superb std cond, runs and rides perfectly, 12,895 miles, fsh, all stamped, 2 owners, lady owner, gel seat, new reg/rect, data tag, ultra seal, soft panniers, £2495.

Tel. 07525 373753. Surrey.

YAMAHA VIRAGO XV 750 Met blue, sought after custom V-Twin with shaft drive, 1984, first reg 1995, only 24,923 miles, chrome front footrests, lamps, leather panniers and front bag, t&t, Open to sensible offers. Tel. 07866 622911. Glam.

YAMAHA V-MAX 1200 Trike, full power, 30k miles, custom paint, Jaguar axle, all s/s LED lights, alarm immobiliser, 3-seater, show winner, mature owners only, excellent condition, MoT, £5000.Tel. 0777 3128422. Kent.

YAMAHA QT50 49cc, 1991,Twist 'n' Go, shaft-drive moped, 2stroke, excellent runner and most original (still has Yokohama 'World Tour' tyres), low miles, top box, blue/white, £195 ono. Tel. Mike 01243 786760. Sussex.

YAMAHA YG1 80cc, 6,800 miles, for restoration, £600 ono. Tel. 01543 423876. Staffs.

YAMAHA XJ 600S Diversion, 1999, 27k miles, tax/MoT Aug, 4into-1 exhaust, easy starter, good runner, good tyres, small dent in tank, swap p/x British 2-stroke, £895. Tel. 07834 788934. Lancs.

YAMAHA X-MAX 400 Superscoot, comfy ride, super performance, upmarket model, x-screen, h/grips, 12v plug, back rest, 3k, Yamaha service done, Maxi scooter with bike looks, £4444, yes £4444 bargain. Tel. 07500 163078; 0778 9061218. Yorks.

YAMAHA X-MAX SUPER 400 Black/white, latest model, dealer service done, heated grips, 12v socket, X-Screen, super comfy ride, top quality, mint, always garaged, used 10 weeks only, bargain £4444. Tel. 07500 163078. Yorks.

YAMAHA XS 250 US Custom, 250cc, 12 months’ MoT, good condition, lots new bits, £550.Tel. 07746 118024 . Wilts.

YAMAHA DIVERSION 900 1998, green, 36k miles, MoT Oct 14, taxed, superb condition, runs/ rides great, ready to go, selling due to hip problems, £1300 ovno.

Tel. 0795 1067803. Warks.

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YAMAHA YBR 125 2008, 3,090 miles, MoT Sept, vgc, only a very small dent on the tank, which is shown on the pics, zero miles since last MoT, vgc, only small dent on tank, see pic. Tel. 07851 604336. W Lothian.

YAMAHA YBR125 2009 (59 reg), MoT Oct 2014, tax end Sept 2014, 11,507 miles, new rear tyre, top box, Scottoiler, recent chain & sprocket, excellent learner or commuter bike, £1250 ono. Tel. 01482 671042. Hull.

YAMAHA YZF 750R New service and MoT till Feb 15, 36k, UK bike, loads spent, tax it & ride, good Battlax tyres, chain/sprockets etc, all new brakes and lines all around inc, discs £1200. Tel. 07806 459236 for info or view.. Glos.

YAMAHA FZ6 600cc, 28,600 kms, my commuting bike from new, now retired, full s/h, excellent condition, t&t, 2006 reg, £2300 ono. Tel. 01394 610198. Suffolk.

YAMAHA FZ8 Akropovic silencer, excellent condition, £350; also XJR 1300 fuel silencer, stainless, vgc, £75; Honda CB 1000R silencer, new, £150. Tel. Phil 07833 797488. Coventry.

YAMAHA RD 200 DX engine parts, c/locks, gear linkage, foot pegs, wire loom, lots more; Suzuki 250 GT side panel casings, oil tank, discs, some more. Tel. 01275 830922. Bristol.

YAMAHA YZFT1 RACE 1000cc, alarm plus GM plus data,showroom condition,new tyres,red/silver,MoT and tax,possible p/x,£2000 ono.Tel. 07824 424140.Avon.

EXCHANGE GILERA GP 8OO 2010, t&t, two new tyres, recent dealer service for large motorcycle, cash either way or £3999.Tel. 01244 332435; 07564 960647.

Cheshire.

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2-BIKE TRAILER c/w bolt on steel storage box for spare wheels and tools etc, use as one bike and storage or two bikesc/w ramp and magnetic tail lights, £200.Tel. 07968 691622. Cumbria.

AGV CRASH HELMET XS, mainly metallic silver and grey, worn twice (locally), excellent condition, £90. Tel. 01275 374056. Bristol.

ARIEL HUNTMASTER 650cc, full WI alloy front wheel hub, complete Royal Enfield Constella-tion gearbox, 1958, complete, Offers Tel. 01384 831042. W Mids.

BEOWULF RADIATOR GUARD and genuine Suzuki alloy chain guard to fit Suzuki Bandit 650, 07 on, new & unused, £50 inc p&p.

Tel. 07504 174923. Kent.

BIKEQUIP SCREEN to fit ST1300 Pan European, extra wide, grey tint, as new, £60 ono. Tel. 07825 104350. W Sussex.

BITUBO rear piggyback shocks for Harley XR1200, black spring, fully adjustable, in perfect boxed condition, cost over £600 but would accept £250. obo Tel. 01243 786760. W Sussex.

BMW F800S/R 09, 10, 11, 12 years, long, levers, in gold, red adjusters, never used in the box, £20. Tel. 078900 56598. E Riding of Yorkshire.

BMW FAIRING Engine bars and pannier rails, £150 ono. Tel. 01299 266742. Worcs.

BMW R100 FRAME log book plus swing arm, sub frame, yokes, diff plus spares, electrics, clocks etcs, £350; plus auto jumble stock, offers; T140 engine belt drive, other Triumph parts, c/cases etc, £1750.

Tel. 01402 672482. W Mids.

BMW R1200C pair of hard panniers for R12C including fixing rails and key, £450; Remus silencers for R12C, good condition, sound much better, £300; silencer heat shields R12C, £40. Tel. 07711 554059. S Yorks.

BSA GOLDFLASH 650 front end complete, BSA Shooting Star 44ft tank, may fit other BSA frames; BSA Firebird Scrambler 650 tank and seat, BSA Bantam tank D175 tank. Tel. 07760 978127. B'ham.

BUELL CYCLONE 97 Recall Showa shock absorber, OE, £80; mounting bracket to suit, £20; (shocker new cost alone approx £350). Tel. 01226 297119. S Yorks.

CG125 PARTS seat, £25; headlight, £10; headlight brackets, £20; air box, £10; side panel, £7; rear light, £10; rear mudguard, £10; front foot pegs and mounting bar, £15; rear foot pegs, £7; clocks, £25; silencer, £25; battery holder, £15; seat catches, £10.

Tel. 07752 443794. Denbighshire.

CHATTERBOX two-way motorcycle intercom, £20. Tel. 07711 539523. W Sussex.

CHERISHED NUMBER for TT fans, T 10M T on retention vert, fees paid, immediate transfer, stand out on the island this year, £1000. will post cert after payment or collect. Tel. 07724 069252. Herts.

CLASSIC RIDING BOOTS Classic 1970s riding boots, full length zip, kick starter plates, size 7 to 8, vgc, £50. Tel. 01529 469080. S Lincs.

CYCLE MOTOR head, barrel and piston 32cc, standard bore, £45. plus p&p Tel. 01225 862109.

Wilts.

DIVERSION PARTS FOR SALE screen, £10; Haynes manual, £10; coils, £25; starter motor, £25; alternator, £25; edu, £20; CDI, £20; switches, £10 each;complete clutch, £20; chain adjusters, £10; front brake master cylinder, £10; swinging arm £20; engine covers £5 each + other parts. Tel. 07752 443794. Denbighshire.

DUCATI SINGLE CYLINDER wide case rotor puller, £20. Tel. 0151 531 9213. Merseyside.

DUCATI SPORT CLASSIC 1000, E.C.U., unused, £40 ono. Tel. 0151 531 9213. Merseyside.

DUCATI ST4S carbon performance exhausts with removable baffles, hardly used, £225; also MRA touring screen, as new, £45.

Tel. 01754 763634. Lincs.

DUCATI STANDARD CANS for 748 with chip only 2,500 dry miles, £60.Tel. 07711 539523.W Sussex.

EASY LIFTER Hydra trailer for sale, will suit small bike or scooter, £550 ono. Tel. 01472 398012. Lincs.

EBC FA 174 HH rear motorcycle brake pads, unopened, £15. Tel. 0789 4078815. Notts.

EBC FA 174 HH rear motorcycle brake pads, unopened, £15. Tel. 078940 78815. Notts.

FUEL TANK SENDER UNIT for a Yamaha Fazer FZS 600, '99, £10.

Tel. 07928 978636 or 01709 290121. S Yorks.

GIVI MAXI MONOKEY top box and mounting plate, approx 50 litres, 2 keys, £90.Tel. Rob 07866 4446323. Kent.

GIVI MAXIA top box, 52 litres, as new, £100.Tel. 07767 768642.W Mids.

GIVI MONOKEY PANNIERS pair of E36s, used but good condition, two keys, chromed pannier racks for Kawasaki W650, £200 ono. plus p&p; will consider splitting Tel. 01458 830518. Somerset.

GIVI TOP BOX 60 lts, red, with rack, good condition, £60. Tel. 0141 5736460. Lanarks.

GIVI TOP BOX 52 ltr, good condition, two keys, £95. Tel. 01327 300393. Northants.

GIVI TOP BOX and rack to fit BMW K1200 or K1300, will take two full-face helmets, £90. Tel. 07717 377472. Somerset.

GREEVES ALLOY BEAM frame/ forks/swinging arm, wheels, 1962, £575; Scottish silencer, £30; 3TA/5TA swinging arm, £20; 1968 Bantam frame/swinging arm, £145; Greeves ISDT headlamp, £15; C15 engine, spares, distributor and side points. Tel. 01376 343559. N Essex.

GREEVES GRIFFIN 1972, sump guard pan in very old condition, £3000 ono. Tel. 07954 315967; 01206 501579. Essex.

HALVERSON LADIES JACKET with the outlast inner jacket only, worn twice, as good as new, size 42, £120. Tel. 07855 398204.

Derbys.

HARLEY TOURING SCREEN quick release, £200.00 and Sundowner seat, £150; both mint condition, 6 months old, will fit 2006 or later Dyna. Tel. 01933 224869. Northants.

HAYNES WORKSHOP MANUALS Yamaha XS 1100 77-80, RD 250/350 Twins 70-79, DT100/ 125/175, 1970 on; Honda CX500/ 650, Suzuki GT 125/185,73-76, GT 380/550, 72-on Student B100P, 1967-on, £5 each plus p&p. Tel. 01384 396201; 07887 782336. W Mids.

HINCKLEY BONNEVILLE K&Q seat, inch diameter handlebars (America), wiring and lever, freewheel tow bar and electrics for Bonneville, £100 ono each. Tel. 01526 861534. Lincs.

HINCKLEY BONNEVILLE T100 chrome engine cases, good condition, primary cover, £65; timing/alternator cover, £35; g/box sprocket cover, £20; or all for £100; off-road silencers, £50 all + p&p. Tel. 07765 421718.

Northants.

HJC HELMET England football badge design, medium, hardly worn, excellent condition, still in box, with bag, £35. Tel. 01942 790486. Gtr Man. HONDA BLACKBIRD Baglux tank cover, black, good condition, £50.

Tel. 01925 658247. Cheshire.

HONDA C90E 90cc engine for sale, points on head type not run 8 years, £100 ono; Yamaha T125 engine, £100 ono; CDI unit for TW125, £80 ono plus other parts.

Tel. 07769 357827. Man. HONDA CB 200 need exhaust pipes, silencers, handlebars, c/w controls to complete restoration, £400 ono. Tel. 02476 335966 for details. Coventry.

HONDA CB 250/400 1978 on, exhaust system down pipes, silencer, brackets, unused, £80.Tel. 01522 750349. Lincs.

HONDA CB250T 1977, blue, complete original bike, engine runs fine, some new parts, C/S, 2/1, plugs all fitted then stored in garage since 1998, 2 keys, log book, no MoT, on Sorn, £450. ono; buyer to collect. Tel. 01244 313481. Cheshire.

HONDA CB400/4 rear brake shoes, (h 315 ), as new, £7. plus post Tel. Mike on 07914 768602.

W Mids.

HONDA CB900F2C engine spares, cases, crank, £100. may split, open to sensible offers Tel. Mike on 07914 768602. W Mids.

HONDA CROSSRUNNER 800 800cc, gear position indicator, just plug in, will also fit most Honda models, £50; also cross runner inner luggage bags, x 3, £60. £60.

Tel. 01629 583267; 07876 491712. Derbys.

HONDA CX500 ENGINE PARTS crank cases with crank and rods and cylinders all fitted plus sump cover, good condition, stock up your parts if owner/restorer, £50.

Tel. 01384 396201; 07887 782336. W Sussex.

HONDA F6C VALKYRIE Jardine exhaust system, nice tone, £180.

Tel. 07711 539523. W Sussex.

HONDA HORNET 600 L/h/s brake disc, perfect, no wear, £20. Tel. 0151 531 9213. Merseyside.

HONDA SHADOW 1100cc a.c.e. parts for sale, exhausts, back rack, back rest/pad, mirrors, bar and spot lights, winkers, brake pads, bottom r/h fork leg. Tel. 078900 56598 for price. E Riding of Yorks.

HONDA VFR 1200F genuine top box inc monorail rack and plate, Candy red, met 2011 model, mint condition, two keys, will fit for free, £300. Collection only. Tel. 07833 897168; 01978 845806. Clwyd.

HONDA VFR 1200F genuine touring reflector, adjustable screen, as new, boxed, little use; also Honda hugger for same, 2011 model, £100. plus p&p or collection. Tel. 07833 897168; 01978 845806.

Clwyd.

HONDA VFR 800 Y reg, standard end can, good condition, £40; silver seat cowl, immaculate, £40; these are around £400 from David Silver; Haynes manual, £10; black & silver 15" wheel trim, still wrapped and boxed, £20. Tel. 07923 930119. Derbys.

HONDA VFR V-TECH 800 Staintune exhaust, excellent condition, no Power Commander needed, c/w removable baffles, these are the best sounding/ looking cans you can put on VFR, cost new £1200, buyer collects for £600.

Tel. 01795 534693. Kent.

KAWASAKI GT 750 r/h exhaust silencer, chrome, vgc, removed off bike 1991 less 1000 miles use.

Has slight scratch on end edge, stored in loft since, otherwise as new, £30. Tel. 01384 396201; 07887 782336. W Mids.

KAWASAKI KZ650 engine with carbs, £100; and Honda CX 500 engine with carbs, £100. Tel. 078490 15799. .

KAWASAKI SEAT COWL green seat, for Ninja 250R, as new, £20; carbon fibre race pipes for Ducati Monster 696, as new, £20. Tel. 07955 039966; 01772 785654.

Lancs.

KAWASAKI ZZR 1100 engine, wiring, carbs, air box, starter, alternator, £400; Kawasaki GPZ900 engine, ign unit, dyna coils, £150; Kawasaki ZXR 750 bare mtr with carbs, £100. Tel. Alan 0191 4164668; 07989 938865. Tyne and Wear.

KAWASAKI ZZR 1400 19752007, full standard exhaust system, no rust, £80 ono. Tel. 01295 272068. Oxon.

MOTO GUZZI collector box for Sport 1100, 1100 injection Daytona etch, excellent, £30 ono. Tel. 0151 5319213. Merseyside.

MRA VARIO Honda CBF, used for 2 months only, change of bike causes sale, cost £107, will accept £75. Tel. 01623 559932.

Notts.

ONE OR TWO BIKE TRAILER with Spar wheel, £125; also Yamaha Tri petrol tank and seat, vgc, £50.

Tel. 01754 830385. Lincs.

OPEN FACE HELMET brand new and unused, large, leather effect exterior with stylish visor, c/w helmet bag, £65.Tel. 01444 416931.

W Sussex.

OXFORD OVER GRIPS carbon heated, unused, £50. Tel. 07927 120558. Suffolk.

PAIR HONDA CBF600/1000 panniers, metallic red, stunning condition, never fitted, slight hairline split on tops (not noticeable), 5 keys, massive saving on dealer price, bargain £295. Tel. 07783 470754. Glam.

PANNIERS GIVI E41N Universal with correct mounting plates (not included but available everywhere), can be used as top box, Google for more info, good condition, more pictures available, £199.Tel. 07709 028529 6.30pm to 9.30pm. Cheshire.

POWER PAK CYCLE MOTOR complete less exhaust, with some fittings, £85 ono. Tel. 01406 422172 after 5pm. Lincs.

POWERBRONZE POWER ROAD , 2 LED strips with 12 white lights each, brand new, never out of packaging, new £25, now £10. buyer collects or pays postage Tel. 07759 117277. Surrey.

QUANTITY OF HONDA 4 cylinder engine and bikes, owner retiring, unable to complete project due to ill health, Tel. 01624 898240. Isle of Man. R & G AERO CRASH PRO-TECTORS c/w all fittings/ teardrop shaped bobbins for Suzuki GSF 1250 GT (faired version), £85 ono.

Tel. 078940 78815. Notts.

R & G AERO CRASH PRO-TECTORS c/w all fittings/ teardrop shaped bobbins for Suzuki GSF 1250GT (faired version), £95 ono.

Tel. 078940 78815. Notts.

REAR RACK large type for current style Bonneville, £50; Triumph Tiger gel seat, front and rear, £250 new; will accept £200. for the pair, never used. Tel. Ian on 07981 145827. Herts.

RENNTEC CARRIER for 2000 Yamaha Fazer 600, FZS 600, black, as new, c/w fittings and instructions, cost £80, accept £40.

Tel. 0191 4880694; 07804 219057. Tyneside.

RG 125 FUN rear wheels, 2 of 1, white, inc new bearings, other black, size 2.75 x 17, £30. each; will post out at cost. Tel. 01226 297119. S Yorks.

RICKMAN POLARIS FAIRING white with fittings for Honda CX 500, complete with headlamp, winkers, radio, £30 ono; also top boxes, black Krauser, white Rickman with fittings for both, £15 each ono. Tel. 01273 812101. E Sussex.

RUSH slash-cut slip-on pipes for Harley Fat Bob-boy, exc cond, £100; Beowulf stainless rad and oil cooler grills for 650cc Suzuki V-Strom, £30; Suzuki V-Strom engine protection bars, black, as new, £40; Suzuki V-Strom top box mounting, plate, £15. Tel. 0151 257-8093; 079460 24647.

Cheshire.

SEATS FOR BMW R1150 RT/1100 RT front and rear both in excellent condition, £150. inc p&p Tel. John 07826 397275 or email: topbiker3599@ yahoo.co.uk for pics SHERPA 350T 1975, need engine parts to complete project or any other parts, I will consider. Tel. 01225 862109. Wilts.

SINGLE BIKE TRAILER lowers to the ground, wheel it on and raise it, no ramp needed, spare wheel, as new tyres, light board includes fog lamp, similar trailer over £900; this one £489. Tel. 01526 833064; 0787 5091418. Lincs.

SPRINT ST 955I PARTS screen, left mirror, fairing bracket, exhaust can, 1999, Tel. 07528 704174.

Monmouthshire.

SUZUKI 400 BANDIT 1990, engine, £200; runner exhaust 4/1, £150; f&r seats, £15 each; clocks, £25; air box, £15; other parts available Honda NTV 600/650 spares, 1986-1996, Suzuki 600 Bandit, Mk I air box, front mudguard, teal blue, frame, covers, rear light and cover. Tel. 07858 134475. Durham.

SUZUKI BANDIT 650 chain guard, as new, £20. inc postage Tel. 01723 501233 eves.

Northumberland.

SUZUKI BURGMAN 400 standard screen, excellent condition, just a couple of light marks, fits 2006 on, £20. Tel. 07817 465806. N Yorks.

SUZUKI DL 650 V-Strom, 2012, low seat, as new, £80; Givi Trekker, top box, 46ltr, as new, £130.Tel. 01223 863160. Cambs.

SUZUKI GSF 1250 Bandit, Beowulf - stainless steel radiator cover, inscription reads Bandit 1250, as new, £25. Tel. 07775 0680094. Essex.

SUZUKI GSX 750 ES & SE parts, back light, foot pegs, engine casings, engine parts, starter motor, wire loom wheels, side stand, calipers, discs, some more. Tel. 01275 830922. Avon.

SUZUKI HAYNES MANUAL hard back SV650/SV650S, 1999-2002, near as new condition, no finger marks, £10 plus postage. Tel. 01384 396201; 07887 782336.

W Mids.

SUZUKI RGV 250cc, VJ23, full fairing, body kit, brand new, never fitted in Lucky Strike race colours, £240.Tel. 01384 831042.W Mids.

SUZUKI T500 front wheel. Offers Tel. 01932 785992. .

SUZUKI X7 PROJECT for sale: 2x frames, forks, swing arm, wheels, engine, less top end plus other bits and bobs. Serious offers Tel. 07983 983473. Lincs.

SUZUKI/MONO KEY top box rack off a Bandit 650 GSF K8, £25. Tel. 078300 70171. Gtr Man. TANK BAG Oxford one, magnetic, as new, black, £45 ono. Tel. 0151 6788883. Wirral.

TOURATECH PANNIERS aluminium luggage, qty 2, 41 litre each, 4 top loops for fastening additional luggage or straps, each pannier costs £238. brand new £250 Tel. 07866 622911. Glam.

TRAILER trailer, take large touring bike, prof made, p/coated blue, very strong, hardly used, £385.

Tel. 01728 685878. Suffolk.

TRELGO single bike trailer, as new, very little use, bed tilts for easy loading, spare wheel, all electrics in working order, bike not inc in sale. £350. Tel. 07546 972383. .

TRIUMPH 955 SPRINT genuine accessories, comfort seat, luggage rack, tank bag, carbon/ stainless silencer, red rear seat cowl, standard screen, £250. may split Tel. 01302 390667. S Yorks.

TRIUMPH ADVENTURER 900 loud silencers used for 2 weeks, £70; single seat, £20; mudguard rack, £20; handlebars and grips, 315; pair mirrors, £20; all in good condition.Tel. 07979 995666. Oxfordshire.

TRIUMPH BONNEVILLE 2010/ 2011 America, engine dresser bars, good condition, £50. Tel. Malcolm 07814 127383. Lincs.

TRIUMPH BONNEVILLE 790cc, 2004, dual gel seat, very comfortable with brackets attached, vgc, £135; also set of rear chrome suspension springs, vgc, £25 each ono. Tel. 07836 700313. Kent.

TRIUMPH BONNEVILLE T100 865, sissy bar assembly, genuine Triumph accessory, £45. inc p&p to UK Tel. 02894 467480; 07951 481622. Co Antrim, N Ireland.

TRIUMPH BONNEVILLE T100 Hinckley, chrome grab rail, as new, £30. Tel. 0151 531 9213.

Merseyside.

TRIUMPH SCRAMBLER PARTS front engine bars, fly screen, single seat with rack, side number plates, any sensible offers. Tel. 07850 542850. Staffs.

TRIUMPH STREET TRIPLE 675cc, front forks, brake callipers, top yoke, h/bars, brake master cylinder, all as new, £350; 675R model, seat, vgc, £50; red fat bars and clamps, fit most Triumphs and others, £50, will post or collect. Tel. 01785 248392. Staffs.

TRIUMPH THUNDERBIRD chainguard, £15; Givi carrier BT1100, £40; leather saddlebags, excellent condition, £50; CBF tank cover, tan, £35; CBF front mudguard, £35; rear section Triumph silencers, Speedmaster America, boxed, £300. Tel. 07930 663930.

Lancs.

TRIUMPH SPRINT 955 2001, breaking for parts, sold complete, if enough interest, will split, engine good. Tel. 07503 399093.

Merseyside.

TRIUMPH SPRINT/DAYTONA 2001 brake capliers, £50. Tel. 07503 399093. Merseyside.

TRIUMPH TIGER low gel seat off 2012 bike, extremely good condition, £75. Tel. 01274 270301. W Yorks.

TRIUMPH TRIDENT T160 1994, racing green 900, breaking whole bike for spares, frame has V5 with it, it has the black engine its all in bits ready to sell and pick-up, low prices on all parts, Tel. 07729 996847. Lincs.

TWN CORNET front exhaust pipe, good sound condition, £50 buyer collects.Tel. 01732 847385. Kent.

VICTORY HAMMER original "Bobber" seat, with pillion cover, black, in good condition; also Victory leather jacket, size 44" chest, Offers Tel. 0117 9671715. Bristol.

VILLIERS ENGINE UNIT, complete, 150cc, with rare 4-speed gearbox, carburettor, folding kickstart gear lever, no broken fins, good cases, looks in good condition but history unknown, £350.

Tel. 01268 735135. Essex.

WUNDERLICH PROTECTION BARS front & rear set of to fit BMW R1200 RT, I purchased these bars new at a cost of £500 fitted them to my bike and have only used it three times since due to a hand operation, I have now sold the bike and have the bars and a RT clip-on tank bag (only used once) for sale, easy to fit, instructions inc, asking £400 for the set; bag was £180 new (used once) asking £120. Tel. 01502 562972. Lowestoft, Suffolk.

YAMAHA 600 DIVERSION 2001 model, 15 tooth tech corps, front sprocket, £7. Tel. 07812 787751.

Glam.

YAMAHA FJ 1100 taxed and MoT, spares or use, £450 ono. Tel. 0151 293 4877. Merseyside.

YAMAHA FJ 1200 non ABS, 1988, W/R/G breaking full bike, frame/engine/carbs, air box and all electric, £400 the lot; ideal for Chop/Cafe Racer projected other parts available, Yamaha TDR 250 J, 92, breaking full bike. Tel. 07858 134475. Durham.

YAMAHA VIRAGO 535 new clutch cable, £5; rear drum brake linings, new, £15. Tel. 01933 430026 or 07982 487505.

Northants.

YAMAHA XT 600E replacement Motad, stainless steel road legal can, only 20 miles use, £115. inc post Tel. 07887 805877. Herefordshire.

Wanted

A BIKE IN YOUR SHED? older motorcycle wanted for project, prefer air cooled but anything considered, runner or not. Can be road or competition bike of any sort. Tel. Colin on 07754 887584.

Cambs.

BELSTAFF WANTED wax cotton, trials or road, any condition will collect or pay postage. Tel. 01432 353313. Herefordshire.

BMW R80GS wanted in a useable condition, will consider an incomplete/non runner or ST, why? Tel. 01925 652821. Cheshire.

BOOK WANTED: "Douglas The Best Twin" by Jeff Clew. Tel. 01543 425795. Staffs.

BSA B25 steel petrol tank and dual seat, Tel. Dave 01883 742875. Surrey.

CAGIVA 125 87-92, any model considered from parts to full bikes, also any other Italian 125 motorcycles considered; Yamaha FJ 1200 3CV, non ABS, wiring harness, swap Suzuki GSX 1100F, 1990, t&t 2014 for 750/800 Intruder. Tel. 07858 134475. Durham.

GENUINE HARLEY DAVIDSON pair of saddle-bags with chrome studs, [mega money when new, and these are near that!] c/w fixing frames, truly stunning and a practical accessory for you HOG, made for Sportsters between '98-'02, but could fit other models. Come and look without any obligation.

Tel. 01823 490320. Somerset.

HONDA CB750/550/350 WANTED for restoration and spares wanted. Tel. 07812 125057. Gtr Man. HONDA CX500 wanted, standard model not custom, condition unimportant but lower mileage preferred and as complete and original as possible. Cash waiting.

Tel. John on 07561 560546. Beds.

HONDA DEAUVILLE 650cc, 2001, hand wind, deflectors wanted.Tel. 01902 843145. S Staffs.

HONDA FIREBLADE 918cc, must be low mileage and in vgc,alsoVFR 400 in good reasonable condition, goo dome given by senior citizens.

Tel. 07931 432921. Suffolk.

HONDA XBR 500 500cc, side stand wanted.Tel. 01257 462185.

Lancs.

JAP MUSLCE CRUISER retro bike wanted, KZ1000 V-Max Z1300, XS1100, must be top condition, private cash waiting for right bike, all bikes considered, why? Tel. 07950 398750. W Mids.

MOTO GUZZI Griso 1200, 8V Service Manual wanted. Please Email Mike at benlen888@ gmail.com Tel. 01243 786760. W Sussex.

MOTO GUZZI V50 500 wanted for spares or full bike, running or not.

Tel. 07764 141168. S Yorks.

MZ SKORPION PROJECT BIKE or any Skorpion parts, will take anything crashed, bashed incomplete, box of bits or a single part, parts wanted to build a special.

Tel. Alan 07919 325866; 01782 398464. Staffordshire.

NSU QUICKLY or other similar type moped, also wanted autocycle or parts wanted for cash, can collect nation wide. Tel. 07790 168224. Warwickshire.

OLD MOTORCYCLE MAGAZINES or race programmes (Road Racing, Scrambles, Grass Track etc) free for collection within 30 miles of Sleaford, clear out your loft & garage! Tel. 01529 461304. Lincs.

ONE-PIECE SUIT with knee sliders to fit 15 stone, 6ft 4" male, (36" waist), £50. cash waiting! Tel. 07958 411075. Lincs.

OWNERS HANDBOOK WANTED for 2003 triumph Thunderbird 900, Tel. . E Sussex. d.bysh072@btinternet.com SIDECAR WANTED Russian military type, will consider whole outfit, have CG 125 Honda in vgc to p/x, worth about £800. Can sell separately.Tel. 07775 433995. N Yorks.

SPORTS BIKE 600/1000cc, 04 to 07, will swap my 02 Fazer 1000, full MoT, 22,000 miles, lots of useful extras including luggage, new shock, cash adjustment if appropriate. Tel. 01933 278051.

Northamptonshire.

SUZUKI BANDIT (03) crash protectors, Suzuki Bandit (03) tank protector/bag, black if possible, Tel. 0114 2816944 or 07971417125. S Yorks.

SUZUKI GS400 running or not, MoT or tax ok for me. Tel. 07745 566963. Bournemouth.

SUZUKI MARAUDER VZ 800 805 onwards, handbook or Haynes manual, 1997, cash waiting. Tel. 01244 376720. Chester.

SUZUKI RMX 250 frame with V5 log book, any condition, any year considered, but would prefer 1990-1993. Tel. 07837 917736.

Cheshire.

TRIALS BIKE WANTED reasonable price. For price/ condition/ location, tel. 07790 512582. Shrops.

TRIUMPH OR HARLEY JACKET size 2XL or 3XL, prefer leather but all materials considered, why?

Private collector/biker, must be mint condition, cash waiting. Tel. 07950 398750. W Mids.

TRIUMPH ROCKET THREE TOURER chrome embellishment badge which fits to front of mudguard, 08 model, can someone please help Triumph don't stock!

Tel. 07950 398750. W Mids.

TRIUMPH T100 500cc wanted, 60s or 70s, must be in excellent condition, for private collector, top price paid for right bike.Tel. Derek 07779 252954. Worcestershire.

WANTED 1980S HONDA STREAM NV 50MS 3 wheel moped, prefer in good complete original running condition with low mileage Tel. Robin Spalding 01737 555 895. rollerrob@ btopenworld.com WANTED ARAI HELMET Alan Cathcart design, black with Union Jack flag each side, good condition, small 56cm. Tel. 01282 816306. Yorks.

WANTED CHEAP TRIALS BIKE details, price, location price etc, via text only on Tel. 07790 512582. Shrops.

WANTED FOR Triumph Speedmaster, full screen & center stand, good condition.Tel. Robert 07545 846867 please leave a message.

W Yorks.

WANTED FOR YAMAHA XJ900 Division, all four genuine indicators, Tel. 01924 897281. W Yorks.

Rosko45@btinternet.com WANTED LEWIS LEATHERS /Aviakit/D Lewis jacket, any size, colour or condition, pre-1980, good price paid plus postage. Tel. 01223 350289. Cambs.

WANTED PANNIER CASES for Suzuki SV 1000, Tel. 07950 707392. N Yorks.

Parts Wanted

BELL STAR OR BELL MOTO HELMET 1970s wanted, also wanted a 70s Lewis leathers bike jacket, size 36, will collect or pay postage.Tel. 01287 623718 eves.

N Yorks.

BSA BANTAM ENGINE wanted 4 speed, any condition, consider complete tatty bike, Tel. 01432 353313; 07989 448418. Herefordshire.

FRONT MUDGUARD STAYS wanted for 1955 Triumph 5T, think they are oval section eleven and three quarters centres between drilled holes. Tel. 07443 438187. S Yorks.

GL1000 PARTS WANTED seat, mudguards, exhaust etc etc. Tel. 07828 103437. Notts.

HONDA CG125 nearside (battery side cover) panel, Tel. 01642 714308. N Yorks.

REAR CARRIER WANTED for Suzuki GT 250, 1977, anything considered but chrome preferred, good price paid for the right one.

Tel. 01489 602679. Hants.

RUSSIAN MILITARY TYPE sidecar wanted, will consider whole outfit, have CG 125 Honda, vgc to p/x, worth about £800. can sell separately Tel. 07775 433995. N Yorks.

SHERPA 350T 1975, need engine parts to complete project or any other parts I will consider. Tel. 01225 862109. Wilts.

WANTED FOR VN800 2001 lefthand indicator switch, Tel. 07554 148651. Perthshire.

WANTED HARD LUGGAGE and fitting racks for Hinckley Bonnie, Tel. John 01626 369407 or 07751 324562. Devon.

WANTED MPH SPEEDOMETER for Moto Guzzi Nevada, 2002, ITI make, cable drive, black face with white numbers. Tel. 01246 474895. Derbys. chrisbooth 5752@talktalk.net

Miscellaneous

IXS SKAR leather Gortex motorcycle trousers, unworn xmas present, size 38-40 (Û58), £100 ono. Tel. 0789 4078815. Notts.

ABBA MOTORCYCLE STAND for Triumph Tiger 1050, lifts rear of bike easily, good condition, little used, cost £90, will sell for £35. buyer collects or pays postage Tel. 07952 883720. W Mids.

ALPINE STARS ladies leather motorcycle jacket, size eur 44, trousers Eur 46, gloves medium, black, worn twice, cost over £400 new, £150. buyer collects Tel. 01793 778222. Wilts.

APRILLIA TUONO Akrapovic titanium cans, c/w baffles, link pipes and all fixings, still boxed, excellent condition, £400 ono; also Beowulf stainless radiator guard for Tuono, as new condition, £60; Bagster tank cover, red/white, £60. Tel. 01332 725510. Derbys.

ARAI TOUR X3 black, unused, still in box, perfect size, small, £250.

Tel. 01942 884775. MAan. ARDEN DENVER mountain bicycle, 18-speed, 26" dia wheels, 'V'-brakes, clean, good condition, first to see will buy, £40. buyer to collect please Tel. 01299 266565.

Worcs.

ASGARD brand new plus motorcycle shed as on Asgard website, never erected brown, will fit big bike, with shelf all fittings, still in box, £1000 ono. Tel. Noel 07989 949705 or 01278 691382. Somerset.

BARBOUR INTERNATIONAL TROUSERS 34" waist, new, unworn, still in bag, offers or swap Barbour/Belstaff bike jacket, 42", good condition, Tel. 01626 369407; 07751 314562. Devon.

BMW MOTORRAD VOYAGE 2 jacket size XL, in as new condition, worn only a handful of times, c/w removable back, shoulder and elbow body armour, cost me over £300 sell for £100. will post Tel. 07792 202034. N Lanarks.

BMW R1200 RT clip-on tank bag used only once, cost new £180, asking £120; also I have a set of front & rear Wunderlich chrome protection bars to fit BMW R1200RT, purchased new at cost of £500 fitted them to my bike and have only used it three times since, I have now sold the bike and have the bars and clip-on tank bag (only used once), easy to fit, instructions included, asking £400.Tel. 01502 562972. Suffolk.

BMW R80/100 full fairing, needs some tlc, £25; auto com 5 pin spares, 1 control box, 2 headsets, 2 extension leads, £15.Tel. 07814 886241. Neath, W Glam.

BUFFALO JACKET good condition, no marks or tears, good solid weighty jacket, black, size XXL, quilted lining, armour to shoulders and elbows, good price, £65. Tel. 07816 498934. Lincs.

CADILLAC FLEETWOOD SEDAN 1992, auto, white, new MoT and tax, smooth V8, economical, £3995 or p/x Jap Retro muscle or cruiser, cash either way, lovely car to drive and enjoy, 4900cc EFI engine, Tel. 07950 398750. W Mids.

CARRERA FANG One-piece leathers, black with white fang design, exc cond, no marks or scuffs, chest 38", waist 30", leg 30/32", £100.Tel. 07868 516752.

Essex.

CLASSIC BIKE; CLASSIC BIKE GUIDE magazines, 2005-2011: TT programmes, papers, videos etc, mid 1970s-2002, free to collect only. Tel. 02392 595307.

Hants.

CLASSIC MOTORCYCLE HARDBACKS hard-backs, 30 no, Goldstar etc, unopened box sets DVD/videos, £55 ono. Tel. 01622 728181. Kent.

CLYMER BMW workshop manuals, 1955-69/1955-73 500/750 twins, £7 each; Eddie Kidd Story Crawling From The Wreckage, £12; Ron Haslam Rocket Men autobiography, £12. Tel. 01484 663007. W Yorks.

FIAT/LUNAR ROADSTAR 2.8 diesel Roadstar 720 motorhome, 2004 reg, 32k miles, 12 months' MoT, 6 months' tax, tow bar, solar

panel, awning, bike rack, lots of extras, cooker, 3-way fridge, 4berth, 2 travel seats, end bathroom, £22,000 ono. Tel. 07729 520805. Lancs.

FRANK THOMAS textile jacket, large, with all protectors and zipout lining, dark blue/black with reflective detailing, belted waist, excellent condition apart from slightly frayed cuffs - ideal as spare, £15. (Leeds area pick-up) or + £13 UK p&p Tel. 07817 562421. Yorks.

GIUDICI LEATHERS one-piece, medium, with armour, CBR 600 logos, excellent condition, £40 ono; red/white/silver leather sheep lining jacket, excellent, clean, £50 ono. Tel. Dave 0207 2377899. S London.

GIVI FLYSCREEN small, £10; Spado camouflage gloves, large, £10; Hein Geriche mens leather jacket, 38-40", £40; Vetter wind jammer fairing, £150; Givi carrier for BT 1100, £40; BT 1100 owner's manual, £10. Tel. 07930 663930. Lancs.

HALVARSSONS NEWMAN m/cycle gloves, size 10, great condition. £45 ono. Tel. 0789 4078815. Notts.

HAYNES REPAIR MANUAL for Honda 125cc, Elsinor all versions, 1973 on, mint condition, £10 incp&p, £20 second hand at autojumbles. Tel. 01513 343991.

Cheshire.

HAYNES WORKSHOP MANUALS: Honda XL/XR 250/500, 1978-84, £10; Clymer Suzuki DR 250/350, 1990-94, £11; Kawasaki KH 250/400, 1972 onwards, £10; Yamaha Virago 535cc-1100cdc, 1987-96, £12; Osprey Norton singles by Roy Bacon, £20.Tel. 01484 663007. W Yorks.

HEINE GERICKE JACKET buckskin, fringed, hardly worn, 38" chest, £60; pair of leather gloves including Tel. 01793 855055.Wilts.

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The MCM legal column is compiled by managing partner Andrew ‘Chef’ Prendergast and his bike-riding barristers and solicitors at White Dalton Motorcycle Solicitors.

The firm deals with personal injury claims and its sister company, Motor Defence Solicitors, deals with all the motoring offences. White Dalton lawyers have a vast knowledge of bike law – and they have full bike licences too. They don’t act for insurance companies or the prosecution.

White Dalton is Britain’s premier specialist motorcycle law practice, and if its professionals don’t know the answer to your question there probably isn’t one.

Don’t rely on the advice from your insurance-appointed solicitor, get proper independent advice.

For road traffic offences call the Motor Defence solicitors on 0800 280 0912.

For non-offence cases call White Dalton motorcycle solicitors on 0800 783 6191

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If you need advice on a biking-related legal question or query, email mail@whitedalton.co.uk The best Q&A will be published in MCM, in confidence, of course.

Specialist motoring solicitor Andrew Prendergast guides our readers through their legal trials and troubles...

Q

I was recently pulled over by the police for stopping in an ‘advanced stop line’ box on my ‘motor bicycle’ in London, and offered a fixed penalty of three points plus a fine. This is the box cyclists can use to wait at the head of stationary traffic at red lights.

I was just going to accept the offer as I know I shouldn’t have been there and the box is really for cyclists. However, I have two legal documents that state my Z1000 is a ‘bicycle’. One is my V5C and the other is my tax disc. As I’m legally allowed to share bus lanes with cyclists and my Z-thou is a ‘bicycle’ according to my documents, I reckon I have a defence. What do you think?

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The long and short is your Z-thou is not a ‘bicycle’ but a ‘motor cycle’ for the purposes of this offence. A ‘motor cycle’ is defined by section 185 of the Road Traffic Act 1988 as a “…mechanically propelled vehicle, not being an invalid carriage, with less than four wheels and the weight of which unladen does not exceed 410 kilograms.”

Your Z1000 falls bang into this definition so my advice is to accept the offer if the signs stated the box was for cyclists.

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My wife bought me and my son a motor experience day off the internet. The morning involved driving round the track in supercars, and riding a motorcycle around a grass off-road area in the afternoon.

The morning went fine, but when it came to the afternoon I told the two chaps ‘supervising’ the event that I’d never ridden a motorcycle before, and asked if it would be safe for me to do this.

They laughed and said it would be fine and if I fell off it wouldn’t hurt as it was on grass. They gave me about two or three minutes’ instruction

“NICE BIKE MATE...”

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and after stalling about six times (much to their amusement) I set off. However, I couldn’t control the bike and ripped across the grass, eventually stopping about 20 seconds later when I hit an embankment. I broke my leg and have been off work for four months.

Can I claim against the event organizer, or will a court just say it is my fault for being an idiot for getting on the bike when I had never ridden one?

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These kinds of case can be difficult to win.

This is because there is an argument that you knew you were going to do a risky event and therefore you can’t claim after the risk turned into a reality and you got hurt.

To give another example, a court would be unlikely to sympathise with a professional boxer who got concussion after a fight: he knew the risks when he stepped into the ring.

However, if you can show that the event organizer has done something wrong, and breached the duty of care it owed to you as a participator, then you may well have a claim.

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Name: Vivienne Lodge From: Lytham St Annes, Lancashire Occupation: Retired driving instructor Owned bike for: Two years Tell us about it: “I only started riding five years ago, at the grand old age of 50, following encouragement from my ‘biker brother’ and have since gone on to do my Advanced Motorcycle Certificate with the IAM. “I started on a Honda CBR125 and my first bike big was a Triumph Street Triple. I swapped to my BMW in March 2012 as I liked the idea of the lower suspension, which helps as at 5ft 2in, I am only a titch. I also found that I got battered by wind and the fairing on the F800ST helps protect me.

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Trial and tribulation After trying fell running in hiking boots, it’s time for something more manly and easier on the knees. John Matthews goes Classic Twin Shock Trials riding...

I WAS supposed to be going left but I was going right. Big rock, cliff, drop off, then left, right, left. I was not in control at this point...

I flew up a slippery slab of granite, trying to lean forward while falling off the back of a motorbike, then snaking up this steep slope. I was on one bloody wheel!

The marshal, a smiley grey haired woman, had to step out of the way as I ran over the exit marker flag. My god!

What happened there?! She was laughing as she waved the next muddy rider on.

Forty and a half years ago, my primary school mate Stephen Duffy and his dynamic dad got a Yamaha TY 80. This was and remains the coolest trials bike a kid could ever dream of.

Me and my dad went up to a quarry somewhere in Whitworth, Rochdale, to see what it was all about. I rode up and down on our family Honda Monkey bike through thin puddles.

The queen had her jubilee. And that was it. That was the beginning and the

end of my trials career – the Duffys went on to present ‘Kick Start’ or whatever they ended up doing as a family, all on their shiny funky trials bikes.

In the 1970s, trials riding was cool.

Blue Peter presenters fronted shows about it. Nowadays the ‘Do Good Brigade’ make it ever more difficult for this innocent sport to be carried out miles from anywhere in deserted quarries and wasteland.

Anyhow here I was, on my very own 1979 Mk.3 250 Beamish Suzuki wonder bike. Quickly discovering: This sport is bonkers.

As I bounce over rocks, guided by flimsy blue, red and yellow flags, I turn left to exit ‘the section’, which is basically a test of balancing skill and nerve, there is this massive rock in the way. It’s got tyre marks over it. It’s green, slimy, it’s wet. Am I meant to go over it? I try to ride round it and there is another massive rock. It’s pointed, it’s nasty. What do I do?

I pull the throttle back and hold on for grim death and try to go over the

first. The front wheel lifts up and I put my foot down and the marshal shakes his head ‘tut tut’ as I am not supposed to do that, put my foot down? My back wheel gets stuck between two shards of black gritstone. “Five,” my mate Geoff says who has kindly introduced me to this mad sport, “you missed the exit flags”. I did not even see those. I got five points, thinking that was cool – only in this sport the one with the least points wins.

I have entered a ‘beginners’ Classic Twin Shock Trial, one of the oldest forms of motorsport and one of its simplest challenges: To get around or over a series of natural obstacles without falling off or putting your foot down. Old people can do it. A retired financial adviser of 72 was riding a 50-year-old bike and making me look like granny.

The best bit is flying over the moors between the sections, over bumps, down drops and through mud banks, all controlled by a motorcycle club who make sure nobody dicks about.

But even better for me was seeing all those dream bikes of my youth. It’s a mobile motor museum. Exotic names like Ossa, Montesa, Bultaco, Fantic, Yammy, Beamish, from when trials riding was at its peak (and on BBC2) now being ridden by ageing men as they are supposed to be ridden.

Hard! It’s beautiful that these old machines are still being cared for, re-engineered, redeveloped and used in anger.

Sat on the floor at home now, by my log burner, my thighs are killing, the back of my legs sore, my shoulders ache. I stink of burnt two-stroke oil and my ears are rattling with engine

noise. I feel great. I’ve done something special. I can’t wait for the next one. But my muddy bike and boots need a serious clean.

John Matthews is the MD of big-pic.co.uk one of the UK’s leading independent documentary and creative factual film companies.

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STEVE McQUEEN

US biking champion Mert Lawwill reveals how the Hollywood star saved his hand and his career. Extract taken from the new book Steve McQueen:The Cooler King, by Richard Sydenham.

Steve and Mert Lawwill after his surgery. Photo courtesy Bruce Brown Films LLC.

HOLLYWOOD star and motorcycle racer Steve McQueen was a lot of things, and much of what is said about him years after his death is true.

He was complex, paranoid, rebellious… he did cheat on his wives, he did take drugs and he was a selfconfessed male chauvinist.

But those are the negative aspects to McQueen that people like to debate as much now as when he was alive – his bad boy antics are almost mythical.

But he could also be generous, loyal, compassionate and truly genuine.

Of course, it’s not as interesting for the tabloids to debate these sides to the famous renegade who was Steve McQueen.

New book Steve McQueen: The Cooler King deals with all sides to the actor and has no agenda other than to tell the story of the rugged movie star who famously rode his Triumph Trophy 650cc in The Great Escape, making him a global superstar at the same time.

Another movie that McQueen was

involved in, as executive producer and cameo star, was the lesser-known offbeat motorcycling documentary On Any Sunday, released in 1971.

It was made by Bruce Brown, the same man who gave us surfing flick The Endless Summer.

While making On Any Sunday, McQueen was one of the most easygoing producers and stars that Brown has ever worked with. And on that production he befriended Mert Lawwill, though they bonded more after the movie…

Although Steve would have been well aware of Lawwill’s talents given that he was a multiple champion, they did not strike up a friendship until they came together on this movie.

It was not until after filming On Any Sunday, though, that Lawwill really saw Steve’s true value as a friend.

Says Lawwill: “A couple of years after the film I had a very bad racing accident in upstate Washington when I hit a rider that had fallen, and smashed my hand into my bike while

Photo courtesy British Film Institute. my body was still going through the air, exposing the bone. I went to hospital and the doctor said, ‘Well, it’s smashed so bad there’s nothing we can really do, so in the morning I will fuse you from the knuckle to the elbow, so think about how you want your hand shaped because that’s the way it’s going to be for the rest of your life.’

“I wanted a second opinion, though the doctor insisted anyone else would tell me the same thing and that I was wasting my time. By the time I left Washington State and got to San Francisco, Steve McQueen had heard

about my accident and he called me up and said his doctor was doing a seminar in town and that I should go see him with the X-rays.

“Steve set that up, so I went to see him and he held the X-rays against the light and told me I had big problems but recommended another surgeon in LA who was better at this than he was.

I called Steve after and told him the latest and explained I had just got over a fall at Daytona at 150 and had not made much money, so I was just going to stick with my local doctor and hope for the best with the amputation.

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