FREE! Classic Motorcycle Mechanics October Show Guide - Stafford Show!

OCTOBER 14–15, 2023

STAFFORDSHIRE COUNTTY SHOWGROUND, ST18 0BD D

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Ticket info:

£15.50 in advance £2.50 saving from gate price

Advance tickets:

close October 10, 2023.

Opening Times:

9.00am for advance tickets.

9.30am for general admission.

Show closes 5pm both days

With star guest

Henry Cole

PURE MOTORCYCLE MAGIC From the 60s through to the Noughties including

PPllus Guy ‘Skid’ ‘SSkid’ Willi Willison and Allen Millyard

Stannage Stunt Display Team Bonham’s Auction Hundreds of bikes, clubs and displays Trade, autojumble and much more

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It’s a beautiful day…

Welcome… to the ONLY place to be for bikers of all eras.

If you’re into the beautiful motorcycles and lovely people – then the Classic Motorcycle Mechanics Show is the only place to be this October 14-15.

If I’m honest, it’s the highlight of my biking year… 26,000 fellow classic motorcycle enthusiasts milling around, chewing the fat and looking at some gorgeous motorcycles as well as a guest of honour – what’s not to like?

Like Classic Motorcycle Mechanics magazine itself, the focus of the show is all that’s best in modern classic motorcycling – so that’s bikes from Japan and Europe from the 1950s through the 60s, 70s, 80s, 90s and even into the early 2000s.

We follow the rules of the Vintage Japanese Motorcycle Club (VJMC)… so we stick to its rule of ‘anything 15 years or older’ being eligible as a classic. This means the show covers a wonderful breadth of machinery and all of these eras will be on display in the many halls. We may even have some real vintage stuff on display, so the show caters for all tastes in two-wheel transport, including race machines, many of which will be fired up outside in the Classic Racer Paddock. That is a real treat for the senses – but do bring some ear plugs.

Of course, it’s not just about the bikes – it’s about the bits… If you’re searching for that elusive part for your special or restoration project, chances are you may find it in our autojumble section. With around 900 traders you’re sure to find something you need… or even something you didn’t think or know that you needed!

Don’t forget to bring the family

too, as there’s plenty to see and do, with some entertainment around the showground and plenty of food and drink stands to keep you fed and fit.

And while you’re at it, and if you’ve got a few quid to spend (or even if you haven’t), then why not check out the Bonhams auction? Okay, some

of the machines up for sale may be a little out of the reach of most of our pockets, but it’s still good to dream – and who knows, maybe a lottery win on the Saturday night may give you the chance to add to your collection?

Of course it’s the people who really make shows like this, so if you’re

there at the event come and track me down for a chat. We aim to have our 1990s-2000s stand again this year and (if you’ve got a bike that’s eligible) let me know on: BSimmonds@mortons. co.uk and we can make it famous.

So, don’t forget…the show is over the weekend of October 14-15 at the

Stafford County Showground – that’s ST18 0BD for your sat-nav.

For more details of the event’s opening times, ticket prices, go to: www.staffordclassicbikeshows.com/ october/ Bertie Simmonds, editor, Classic Motorcycle Mechanics

TIMETABLE – What’s On at the Classic Motorcycle Mechanics Show SUNDAY

SATURDAY 9am

Bonhams Stafford Sale opens for viewing 10am Bonhams Stafford Sale Auction 10.30am John McCrink hosts the live start-up of some incredible machines in the GP Paddock area 10.30am Stannage Stunt Team display in the Main Ring 11am Jack Burnicle talks to Henry Cole, Allen Millyard and Guy ‘Skid’ Willison on the stage in the Main Hall 11am Owd Codgers’ trials demonstrations at the Classic Dirt Bike Experience 11.30am Live music by Daisy Belles on the bandstand 12pm Stannage Stunt Team in the Main Ring 12pm John McCrink hosts the live startup of some incredible machines, plus special guests Henry Cole, Allen Millyard and Guy ‘Skid’ Willison

12.30pm Live music by The Daisy Belles on the bandstand 1.30pm Owd Codgers’ trials demonstrations at the Classic Dirt Bike Experience 1.30pm Live music by The Daisy Belles on the bandstand 2pm Jack Burnicle talks to Henry Cole, Allen Millyard and Guy ‘Skid’ Willison on the stage in the Main Hall 2.30pm Stannage Stunt Team display in the Main Ring 2.30pm John McCrink hosts the live startup of some incredible machines in the GP Paddock area 3.30pm Jack Burnicle talks to Henry Cole, Allen Millyard and Guy ‘Skid’ Willison on the stage in the Main Hall 4pm Stannage Stunt Team display in the Main Ring 5pm Show closes

9am

Bonhams Stafford Sale opens for viewing 10am Bonhams Stafford Sale Auction 10.30am John McCrink hosts the live startup of some incredible machines in the GP Paddock area 10.30am Stannage Stunt Team display in the Main Ring 11am Jack Burnicle talks to Henry Cole, Allen Millyard and Guy ‘Skid’ Willison on the stage in the Main Hall 11.30am Owd Codgers’ trials demonstrations at the Classic Dirt Bike Experience 11.30am Live music by The Daisy Belles on the bandstand 12pm Stannage Stunt Team display in the Main Ring 12pm John McCrink hosts the live startup of some incredible machines in the GP Paddock area, plus special guests Henry Cole, Allen Millyard and Guy ‘Skid’ Willison

12.30pm Live music by The Daisy Belles on the bandstand 1.30pm Owd Codgers’ trials demonstrations at the Classic Dirt Bike Experience 1.30pm Live music by The Daisy Belles on the bandstand 2pm Jack Burnicle talks to Henry Cole, Allen Millyard and Guy ‘Skid’ Willison on the stage in the Main Hall 2pm John McCrink hosts the live startup of some incredible machines in the GP Paddock area 2.30pm Stannage Stunt Team display in the Main Ring 3pm Jack Burnicle talks to Henry Cole, Allen Millyard and Guy ‘Skid’ Willison on the stage in the Main Hall 4pm Awards presentation in the Main Hall 5pm Show closes

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SEE THEM ON STAGE

Triple treat with stars of screen on stage Telly team will entertain audiences on stage at Stafford show.

Meet Henry Cole, Guy ‘Skid’ Willison and Allen Millyard.

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e’s the man who helps bring classic bikes – and the joys of riding them – to the masses… and over the weekend of the Classic Motorcycle Mechanics Show there will be plenty of chances to meet, greet and ask loads of questions of Henry Cole plus two of his TV pals.

There are few bigger names in the world of classic motorcycles than Stafford’s star guest Henry.

Whether you agree with his opinions or not, whether you like him or not, in many ways Henry doesn’t care… that’s not his mission.

“I don’t care what people say, I just do my thing and put bikes on the television – that’s good, right?” he says.

The TV presenter – The Motorbike Show on ITV4 has enjoyed 11 series and counting – has immersed himself in his lifelong passion for motorcycles and the tinkering and restoring of vintage machines.

Old Etonian Henry (he was there at ‘around the same time’ as former Prime Minister Boris Johnson and his great-great uncle was William Ewart Gladstone) had a background as a news cameraman before moving to producing adverts and documentaries, but he wanted to become the host, too. ➜

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Stars and Cars followed, before series on terrestrial and digital channels such as Junk and Disorderly, Shed and Buried, Find It, Fix It, Flog It and The Great British Treasure Hunt.

But it’s for the bikes he’s here, and he’s keen to meet and entertain the showgoers who may have seen him on World’s Greatest Motorcycle Rides, or watched him and his colleagues Guy ‘Skid’ Willison and CMM’s own Allen Millyard on ITV4’s The Motorcycle Show.

He says the show’s success is because: “We don’t try to pretend to be anyone. We are who we are and we love the UK, where we go, where we ride and the bikes too. Yes, I need the experts: I don’t know about rebound damping, so often I’m just riding a bike, a classic, or a retro as

just another ‘old man’, so my view is probably the view of the people who are going to buy and ride one.

“You don’t want to see me spannering, as what I do in a week Allen will do in a minute. Instead, I just ask the stupid questions and make the tea.”

The three of them, Henry, ‘Skid’ and Allen, will be taking to the stage at various times across the weekend (check page 2 for details) to talk bikes, bikes and… more bikes! Riding, running, restoring, touring, owning, selling, competing; they’ll probably even talk about the world record that Henry and Allen set.

Allen is already well known to showgoers in recent years, having been a star guest in his own right, and of course he has featured many

times and contributed to Classic Motorcycle Mechanics. He’s the father of many an incredible creation: think Viper, Honda 6, The Flying Millyard or even that ridiculously beautiful Kawasaki H2 1000cc, all crafted in his garage.

Finally, Henry’s man-at-arms ‘Skid’ will also be on the sofa. Having also featured on The Motorbike Show, Shed and Buried and Find It, Fix It, Flog It, Guy is one of the UK’s most talented motorcycle designers and builders. Just check out his work in partnership with Honda UK at 5fourmotorcycles.com These guys know their bikes and they know how to entertain… so find them on stage throughout the weekend and enjoy tapping into their wit and wisdom.

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Roar power... welcome to the Grand Prix Paddock It’s always a crowd favourite at the Stafford shows, and this October’s ‘live start-up area’ – more officially known as the Grand Prix Paddock – will be no exception.

As always there will be a host of superb machinery being revved to your heart’s content throughout the weekend, but here we pick out three bikes which should be particular crowd favourites:

Les Archer’s 1949 Norton

Jewels of the East – renowned collection up for sale as part of Bonhams auction A collection of superb motorcycles which has graced one of the scene’s spiritual homes is set to go under the hammer at the Stafford show.

The motorcycle department of what has now been rebranded as Bonhams Cars is offering the world-class collection of Anthony R East at a ‘no reserve’ sale as part of its two-day auction, with more than 80 machines from the impressive East collection on offer.

Regular visitors to the Isle of Man will be familiar with the A.R.E. Classic Motorcycle Collection located within the grounds of The Old Vicarage at Kirk Michael on the TT course.

At times comprising more than 100 machines (including those on loan), the collection was lovingly assembled by the late Tony East, who moved to the Island when he retired in 2002.

A larger-than-life character, Tony was born in 1940 and became fascinated by motorcycles while still a boy, collecting abandoned machines left in people’s sheds. He would go on to enjoy a successful career in the automotive parts supply business, founding his own company, A.R.E. Limited. Many of the motorcycles he collected came to him via contacts in the trade.

Tony was a regular presence at Stafford shows, selling

Highlights from the Anthony R East classic motorcycle collection

components and hydraulic lifts for motorcycles. An active member of both the Vintage Motor Cycle Club and Friends of the TT Riders’ Association, he was president of the IoM section of the VMCC, organising and hosting many events at his Kirk Michael museum.

Fellow museum owner Sammy Miller said: “He was a great man. A great friend. A great enthusiast.”

In fact, Tony was the owner of one of the best collections of Triumphs in private ownership in the British Isles, all of which have been meticulously restored.

Highlights from the collection include: ■ 1938 Triumph Speed Twin, estimated at £12,000-£17,000.

■ 1937 Triumph Tiger 90, estimated at £10,000-£14,000.

■ 1938 Triumph Tiger 80, estimated at £7000-£10,000.

■ 1951 Triumph Speed Twin, estimated at £7000-£10,000.

■ 1937 Triumph 6S, estimated at £7000-£9000.

■ 1935 BSA Blue Star, estimated at £6500-£9500.

■ 1937 Ariel Red Hunter, estimated at £9000-£13,000.

■ 1965 BMW R60, estimated at £7000-£10,000.

The Stafford spring and autumn sales are the premier European collectors’ motorcycle auctions. This weekend’s sale will be staged over two days, with all lots available to view throughout the weekend.

Les Archer Jr (as some of our more senior visitors will know him) was a top class national and international racer primarily in the 1950s, competing in a variety of championships.

Like many of his era, Les (whose father Les was also a leading racer of the 1920s) competed in pretty much any event on two wheels; a real talent both on tarmac and the dirt.

An early off-road success was ISDT gold in 1950, competing for the most part with a 250cc Velocette special and a 500cc Norton, based on a 500T. This was the start of a long Norton association.

Archer went on to win the European 500cc championship in 1956.

Coming to the paddock is one of Archer’s original bikes, a Manx Norton 490cc ‘Garden Gate’. This bike was ridden by him at the 1949 Manx GP and is still ridden in anger in British Historic Races and the Lansdowne series.

Mad Max Kwaka Okay, Mel Gibson isn’t coming to Stafford (as far as we know from checking the tickets), nor do we have Jim Goose (the lawman in movie classic Mad Max). But what we do have is a faithfully recreated example of the Jim Goose Main Force Patrol (MFP) motorcycle from the 1979 cult film.

Goose’s motorcycle is a customised Kawasaki KZ1000, which is affectionately called the ‘Kwaka’: a powerful and rugged bike, reflecting the character’s personality and commitment to his duty.

This Kwaka recreation by Phil C (the UK’s self-proclaimed Jim Goose) features a striking paint job with MFP insignia and is equipped with all the gear needed to enforce the law in that postapocalyptic world.

Not only will this bike be on display, we’re sure ‘Goose’ – or Phil – will be starting it up in the live start-up area.

Going green with a feast for your ears 1935 BSA 500cc W35-8 Blue Star

1937 Ariel 500cc VH Red Hunter

1937 Triumph 500cc Tiger 90

1937 Triumph 600cc 6S

1938 Triumph 350cc Tiger 80

1938 Triumph 500cc Speed Twin

1951 Triumph 500cc Speed Twin

1965 BMW 600cc R60

If one thing gets your motor running, it might be this beast of a bike, the Kawasaki ZXR400R. The Stafford Grand Prix Paddock will be ringing to the sound of this machine revving-up in all its glory. Not only a feast for the eyes but also for the ears.

The back story of this bike is pretty special, and is one of real devotion from its owner. After losing everything in a lorry fire, Tony Griffiths, with the help of Derek Smith, built the bike back from scratch in his living room.

Tony originally turned up with just a rolling chassis and an engine, not even any bodywork in sight – they certainly had a challenge on their hands. As soon as it was back to its former glory, this beauty hit the North Gloucester championship competition, finishing in second place.

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Proud projects on parade at this year’s event With summer at a close, it’ll perhaps soon be time for you to lay-up your bike and get the spanners, spray cans and rags out.

If you’re not working on a full restoration, then perhaps you’re fettling your pride and joy and tending to all those little jobs. Here is

a selection of just four bikes (private entries in the main hall) that have come out of the garage in 2023, and which we think you need to check out.

Honda CB7500 K1 Ray Robinson bought his 1972 Honda CB7500 K1 in, well, 1972. He sold it on in 1985 to help finance a house build and then, 30 years later, discovered that the same person to whom he had sold the bike still owned it.

Unfortunately the bike was now in bits and had been in a barn for more than 20 years.

It took Ray more than seven years to convince the owner to sell it back to him, but in October 2022 he collected all bits remaining and began the painstaking restoration of the Honda.

Many hundreds of hours later the bike was complete.

All we can say, Ray, is wow!

It’s time to get out clubbing…

Suzuki XR 69 Nigel Griffiths has faithfully recreated a Suzuki XR 69.

He built the bike from scratch, using photos and his own intimate knowledge of the Suzuki GS1000 race bikes that he was racing back in the day.

Nigel’s engineering skills were brought to bear making the frame, swingarm, tank, yokes,

exhaust, discs and many more parts on this beautiful machine.

Not only did Nigel make a lot of the parts but he actually had to make most of the tools and jigs to do it!

What powers this brute is a GS1000 engine bored to 1085… and with every conceivable upgrade possible.

One the mainstays of the October Stafford event, and certainly one of the most popular elements, is the huge number of clubs and societies that come to the show.

It’s not just about the members putting on incredible motorcycle displays but also about them being on hand to give advice, help with your restoration and talk ‘shop’ about their favourite bikes.

Some of the clubs are celebrating this year at Stafford and here are just a few: The Aircooled RD Club celebrates 50 years of the headbangers’ bike of choice… yes, the RD – the only serious choice for a chip shop Grand Prix. The team will be putting on an incredible display on stand M43A. Check the club out online too at www.aircooledrdclub.com The guys at the BSA Bantam Club celebrate 70 years of this incredible model. The bike that touched the hearts of many was a regular sight in the UK, be it on trails or on the

roads. Take the time to check out their stand B115 and take a look at probably one of the largest show gatherings of this game-changing marque www.bsabantamclub.com It’s hard to believe but it’s 70 years since the first Greeves motorcycle rolled off the production line, and members of the Greeves Riders Association will be in the Competition Hall with a collection of their fabulous machinery.

The Cossack Owners’ Club comes in from the cold to celebrate its 50th anniversary as an organisation, and members will be putting together one of the biggest collections of Soviet motorcycles in the UK. Visit stand B128-129 www.cossackownersclub.co.uk It’s 60 years since the Sunbeam Owners’ Fellowship came together to form a club, and members will be putting on a proper birthday theme on their club stand, P6, in the Prestwood Hall. www.onthebeam.co.uk

Yamaha RD350 LC Who doesn’t love a Yamaha RD350 LC?... and David Smith’s 1982 example is just sublime.

He’s owned the bike for around eight years, restoring the bike to concours condition step by step. But as with every true stroker, he wanted to enjoy riding the RD as well as bringing it back to factory standard.

The restoration only used new old stock parts and David spent a lot of time sourcing period-correct

parts (we feel your pain David), as many of the new parts available today are reproduction parts and are not period correct.

All the plastic body panels are new old stock, and it also has original paint and the original decals.

Many of the parts have original manufacturers’ finishes to them too, so the bike is pretty damn close to how it would have come from the factory.

A proper headbanger.

Stars on 45 – pure Honda Heaven

BMW R100 Café Racer Last but not least, Richard Gibbons will be displaying his 1982 BMW R100 Café Racer.

The engine work was sorted by renowned BMW engineer Steve Scriminger and the bike features the later BMW K100 forks,

Tarozzi rearsets and clip-ons, along with many one-off parts.

This Beemer even has an almost complete history, including original sales receipts right through to Richard’s finished bike.

What a stunner.

The Joey Dunlop Foundation is bringing together the biggest collection of race-going Honda RC45s ever for this year’s October Stafford.

Bikes ridden and owned by the Irish race legend will include his original Honda 750, as ridden in the

1994 TT – where he achieved third place in both the Senior race and Formula 1 race.

There will also be a Jim Moodie exRC45; OKI endurance racers, V&M TT bikes… the list goes on and if you can name the rider for each bike, you should probably join Mensa!

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Flame on! It’s all action as bike team’s set to stun Jumps, flames and exploding coffins… just another day at Stafford, or it will be when watching the Stannage Stunt Team.

The team is a real family affair, and thrills and spills seem to run in the Stannage blood. Dad Mark started his stunt career at age 14 in 1984, and went on to join James Dylan’s Stuntworld. When James retired Mark bought Stuntworld International, while his son Aaron now runs the Stannage Stunt Team.

And the exciting line-up provides some brilliant shows across the UK and beyond, having performed jaw-dropping shows all over Europe and the Middle East, including at the Muscat Festival in Oman, the GT Festival and the National Day Festival in Bahrain.

But this weekend the

riders are taking their talents to The Classic Motorcycle Mechanics Show.

Led by Aaron, who now has more than two decades of experience (having started at the tender age of three), the team specialises in motorbike, car, fire and high fall stunts. Aaron has performed some of the most spectacular stunts ever seen on film or TV, and has definitely proven a chip off the old block.

The Stafford event will see Aaron, Conor, Jordan and Amy showcase their expertise in a wide range of stunts and shows, be it quad stunts, ramp jumps... and with a few flames thrown in too. The Stannage Stunt Team will keep you on the edge of your seat!

Check out the timetable of events (page 2 of this guide) as you won’t want to miss your chance to witness the fabulous feats of the team; an unforgettable experience that will leave you breathless and craving more!

Want to go Commando?

Competition could be your chance

If you have ever wanted to add to your collection with one of the most iconic bikes of the 1970s, or even if you want to own your first classic but have never found the right machine or had the finances, then a brilliant competition from the National Motorcycle Museum could be your chance.

The acclaimed West Midlands-based museum is giving away a superb 1974 Norton Commando 850cc bike in its summer 2023 raffle.

The top prize in the museum’s new draw is the immaculate and original Norton roadster with the highly desirable AP Lockheed front disc conversion.

The lucky winner will be drawn at random on Sunday, October 29. Raffle tickets are available from the museum’s stand in the main hall (stand M45) and are priced at £2 per ticket.

But there’s more than just the Norton up for grabs, as the second prize is for any Sealey tool products to the retail value of £1500 to be purchased via The National Motorcycle Museum shop. Third prize is a Sealey Tools ‘patriot’ roll cab tool cabinet (worth £719.95), with a winner’s choice of one of five flags – each of the four home nations and the union flag.

Go see the museum team… for just a couple of quid, it could be you!

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Time flies when you’re having fun, or so the saying goes. So did you realise that it’s nearly a quarter of a century since the turn of the new millennium?

Where did that time go? You blink and you miss it…

Well, we don’t plan on missing it – any of it. In our 1990s-2000s hall we will be celebrating bikes that come from either side of Y2K; from the sports beasts such as the Honda CBR900RR FireBlade, Yamaha YZF-R1, Suzuki GSX-Rs of all capacities, to the bikes that are the true ‘coming classics’ of the time – those that have just hit the Vintage Japanese Motorcycle Club’s 15-year limit… and that includes bikes from 2008! (Doesn’t that feel like yesterday?)

Why? Well, it’s down to affordability and availability. Those classics we know and love from the 1960s through to the 1980s are pretty much gone, bought up by those who love them, and prices have started to go through the roof. Original Kawasaki Z1 anyone? For one of those we’re looking at tens of thousands of pounds… and that’s if you can even find one.

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But what goes around also comes around, so we are now looking at bikes from the 1990s and even the Noughties as the next, rich seam of classic motorcycling.

Already we see bikes from the early 1990s posting strong prices, be it a litre-class sports bike such as the Honda FireBlade or even modern classic naked bikes such as the original T300 series Triumph Speed Triple. Move towards the end of that decade and the start of the next and you’ll find things much more affordable.

So that’s what we celebrate in the 1990s-2000s hall.

We’ll have a range of bikes on our stand (if you want to donate one for display, contact: bsimmonds @mortons.co.uk) as well as a big telly with old races and video games and music from the time.

We’re hoping to get a tea urn plugged in, so maybe pop round for a coffee/cuppa and a chat with the editor Bertie Simmonds who (loo/food breaks excepted) will be manning the stand... manfully…

WE’RE THE NEW HOME FOR THE BACK STREET HEROES CUSTOM BIKE CHAMPIONSHIPS FINAL The nationally renowned BSH Custom Bike Championships has a new home… and it’s here!

The long-standing competition, hosted by the original custom bike magazine, Back Street Heroes, will be a real highlight of the Classic Motorcycle Mechanics Show at Stafford Showground.

Categories include: Best Chopper, Best Custom, Best Engineering, Best Paint and Best New Skool Custom, and the final will showcase the ‘best of the best’ custom bikes in the UK… chosen from thousands which have been entered at heats countrywide.

And there’s no better place to admire them than at the world’s largest classic bike show!

Mortons Media Group’s exhibitions manager Nick Mowbray said: “Stafford is about one thing and always has been – it’s about enjoying motorcycles! The team and I are delighted to host the finals of the BSH Custom Bike Championships – it’s a perfect fit while also bringing a completely new element to the show, which is sure to please visitors both old and new to the event.”

Previous entrants of the prestigious BSH Custom Champs include:

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TRADE SHOUT-OUTS TO….

It’s great to see everyone at October’s Classic Motorcycle Mechanics show, but on this page we wanted to give some special shout-outs to a few of our traders and exhibitors…

After the Bridgestone Tyres team met the Stafford audience in April they quickly booked in for this October’s event.

Bridgestone has delivered premium engineered tyres for more than 90 years

Tyres

and has its heart in motorcycling.

The team will be on hand all weekend to talk about your tyre needs and how to make the right choice for your machine.

They are located on stand on M53 in the main hall. www.bridgestone.com

Distributor MotoGB will be at the show representing primarily the Benelli, Keeway, MBP and VOGE brands.

It’s definitely a chance to check out the new Benelli TRK702, TRK702X and MBP C1002V. This will be a show exclusive as it’s the first time the final production versions of these three stunning machines have featured at a UK motorcycle show.

Pay the team a visit in the Naughty 90s hall on stand S21.

Retailers and autojumbles unite

The Classic Motorcycle Mechanics Show at Stafford is the king of classic motorcycling events.

With more than 900 traders on site, Stafford offers the biggest selection of spares, parts, paints, clothing, registration

plates, oils, lubes, chains and carbs; in fact just about everything you could possibly need to get the most out of your favourite hobby.

Both inside the halls and outside you will also find the best motorcycle autojumblers

Azylum

After more than 35 years of running the run of bikes, based on the 900 and 1000 very successful Kawasaki parts company Kawasaki models but with a modern twist Z-Power, founder Dave Marsden has inspired by the custom scene in Japan. started a new side to the business which The bikes are obviously original ‘Z’ models he has called Azylum. but with up-to-date brakes, wheels and Continuing Dave’s real passion of building suspension plus a few performance mods… bikes, Azylum is going to produce a limited but retaining classic Z looks.

Dave and Trev look forward to your views on these bikes on their stand, so go and say hello and let them know what you think. See them on stand M34 in the main hall.

Vintage Flying

Vintage Flying offers inspiring and memorable flight experiences in its 1930s open cockpit Tiger Moth biplanes.

The experienced team of pilots and groundcrew make days memorable with flights over Derbyshire and the Peak District – as featured on the Channel 4 show Guy Martin’s Lancaster Bomber.

From shorter local flights to the ultimate Dambuster Experience – following in the footsteps of the legendary 617 Squadron to fly over the dams where they did their training runs – you can fly in one of the two

beautifully restored 1930s Tiger Moths (named Muttley and Priscilla) and look the part in flying suit, sheepskin jacket and goggles.

Treat yourself or buy a gift voucher. There will be a special show offer available – visit stand M30 in the main hall for more information.

from all over the UK. You just need to brush up on your negotiating skills!

From complete, mint classic bikes to battered garage finds, you’ll find so much for sale at Stafford.

In 2023 you’ll find names at the show

such as Hagon Shocks, Central Wheels, Andrew Samways Kawasaki Parts, Jeff Hunter Engineering, RH Specialist Insurance, Hel Performance, The Motorcycle Wiring Specialist plus many more manufacturers and retailers.

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MAIN HALL

SANDYLANDS

WESTON CAR PARK

ARGYLE

PRESTWOOD (TRADE)

INTERVIEWS ON STAGE

COMPETITION HALL

PRIVATE ENTRIES

EVACUATION POINT B

PADDOCK

VIP

BANDSTAND PICNIC AREA

WESTON GATE

CLASSIC DIRT BIKE TRIALS DISPLAY

TRADE ENTRANCE

LIVE MUSIC PAY BOOTH WALL OF DEATH

PAY BOOTH

OUTDOOR TRADE & AUTOJUMBLE

OUTDOOR TRADE & AUTOJUMBLE

TRADE CAR PARK

EVACUATION POINT A

THE TUNNEL HELMET PARK

TOILETS TOILETS inc. Disabled

MAIN ENTRANCE EVACUATION POINT C

MAIN CAR PARK

OCTOBER 14–15, 2023 STAFFORDSHIRE COUNTY SHOWGROUND, ST18 0BD

Useful information To make your day at the Classic Motorcycle Mechanics Show an even better experience, we’ve got a bar, music from the fabulous Daisy Belles, plenty of seating around the bandstand area, plus toilets (including disabled loos) located all across the site.

We’ve got free parking for all including, once again, disabled parking areas which are closer to the site entrances.

If your kids are aged under 16 years they can come along for free. We have plenty of food outlets, indoor cafes and outdoor units serving a variety of food, teas and coffees.

If you’re not sure what’s going on or where you are, there’s an information desk located at the front of the main hall where one of our Classic Bike Shows team will be only too happy to help.

When you get to the show there is a free map and timetable telling you all the things going on, or alternatively you can visit the website www.classicbikeshows. co.uk and you can download a copy.

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