Motor Cycle Monthly - April 2016

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Helmet SHOCKER

41% of bikers’ lids ‘need to be replaced’

It’s a claim that will shock nearly 400,000 motorcyclists in the UK, but according to industry experts a massive FOUR in TEN bikers out on the road right now are using helmets that need replacing.

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Kawasaki patents show ultra-weird future roadster

Huge beak, strange aerodynamics and two-part wings sticking out of the fairing… it looks like nothing we’ve seen from the Japanese factory before.

Kawasaki has filed this wacky-looking patent for some sort of midrangecapacity road bike with a really weird front fairing and split aerodynamic wings to provide downforce on the front end.

The patent stays away from anything like specific engine sizes, instead focusing on the extended nose-cum sports-style beak (to channel air in a specific way around and down the front of the bike) and also concentrating on the two large wings that are bolted onto the fairing alongside where the radiator is positioned.

In the patent files the wings can clearly be seen identified as number 30 with the internal parts labelled 31 and 32 . In some of the more detailed drawings you can see that the wings themselves are split into two separate wings with a larger unit at the bottom of the pair and a more angled, smaller wing mounted at a more radical upswept angle behind it.

The patent information says that each part of the wings (there are wings mounted on both sides of the fairing, like on the H2R superbike) parts the air around them in different ways to generate different levels of downforce at different speeds.

The extended front end looks very odd though, as does the long swingarm and squat nature of the bike overall. The riding position appears to be quite relaxed though – so this could well be something like a weird future Versys with wings… possibly…

To be honest, we’ve not got a clue about this other than what we’ve learnt from the patent here.

There’s a good likelihood that we’ll get a CB250X mini-Crossrunner Adventure bike in 2017, according to a Honda boss. When asked about the chances of a quarter-litre Adventure bike appearing soon, Koji Sugita, marketing director of Astra Honda in Indonesia said: “Maybe if we have a 250 there is more clarity and the concept is different to a smaller bike which would be difficult to market alongside the CB150R.”

£350,000 for a sidecar combo? Probably!

A magnificent unrestored Brough Superior with sidecar, registration TV2003, will be on sale with H&H Classics at IWM Duxford on April 19 for an estimate of between £280,000 and £350,000.

George Beale, director of H&H Classic Motorcycles, said: “The fact that this magnificent motorcycle is unrestored only adds to its attractiveness for collectors. It has been owned by just four previous owners.”

2017 ZX-14R now ZX-11R with a turbo

Above: Look at the size of that huge, beaky front fairing!

Below: You can see the split-wings poking out from either side of the fairing inline with the shoulders of the front mudguard.

Top Japanese mag YoungMachine, says that what was thought to be a balls-out ZX-14R for next year is now likely to end up a ZX-11R with full-on turbo-charging and rakish bodywork.

The bike also gets a split-face air intake which falls in with previous patent drawings we’ve seen showing a direct airflow into the inner workings of the bike, fed through from a pathway forged into the fairing.

Malaysian government closing capital’s roads for legal street racing

Above and right: As the air passes over the first, lower, part of the wing it creates a certain amount of aero-benefit and at higher speeds the amount of air that is then channelled up and over the top wing also helps stability at pace.

It all looks quite strange though.

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The Malaysian government has said that it is going to hold legal street races to counter the growing number of illegal motorbike races that have recently sprung up.

Federal Territories Minister Datuk Seri Tengku Adnan Tengku Mansor made the announcement saying that a large number of Malaysian motorcycle and scooter riders had turned to racing illegally because it offered cheap thrills – and because so many were getting hurt the government decided to step in, but in a positive way. “We will control the situation because we realise that this is an Get up to entertainment for speed daily them. They have no other way to entertain themselves because of the high costs.”

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Triumph unveils the new Tiger Sport

Insurance giant Aviva ‘will be funding £300m Circuit of Wales’

Big bike gets loads of updates to boost all-round usability and big-mile cruising range.

Let’s get the highlights of this new bike out of the way first: it gets Triumph’s newly-tweaked 1050cc triple engine with increased torque and improved fuel consumption.

There’s a new ride-by-wire throttle, rider modes and slip assist clutch too.

It gets multi-level traction control, cruise control and ABS as standard, as well as a host of revised details including grippier footpegs, adjustable tinted screen and redesigned mirrors. Colour options are matt black or aluminium silver.

The bike also gets cruise control, and all-new electronic dash with two trip computers and fuel gauge.

There’s a revised riding position and

power is up by 2bhp to 125bhp – the bike gets the same motor as used in the newest Speed Triple 1050 (albeit detuned for stronger low-to-midrange pull) and you can read the world launch report about the Speed Triple on page 11.

As you’d expect, the new Tiger Sport gets a sharper look with handguards as standard and what the company calls ‘screen aero diffusers’ which deflect air away from both the rider and pillion. The diffusers give a less ‘wind-buffeted’ rider and can be adjusted with one hand while riding. No price has yet been released for the bike but expect it to be in dealers soon.

Highlights ● Next generation 1050cc triple engine with increased torque and improved fuel consumption ● Ride-by-wire throttle and Rider Modes ● Multi-level traction control, cruise control, ABS as standard

● Refined exhaust system ● Slip assist clutch ● Details include grippier footpegs, adjustable tinted screen and redesigned mirrors ● New matt black or aluminium silver colours

Indian launches the Springfield

Indian Motorcycle has just launched the new Indian Springfield, the latest addition to the 1811cc V-twin range that includes the likes of the firm’s Chieftain and Roadmaster.

Featuring a removable quick-release windshield and hard, all-weather, remote-locking saddlebags. These clip-on touring features mean that the Springfield can be ridden as a fullyloaded tourer or stripped down into

a cruiser by removing the windshield and saddlebags.

Outwardly, the bike looks similar to the Indian Chief Vintage, but Indian says that the Springfield was developed with a completely different trunk-compatible chassis that allows for carrying higher loads.

The bike is going to cost £19,599 and will be in dealerships by the end of April.

SIX new versions of the 2016 Tiger 1200 Explorer announced

TECH SPEC ENGINE Engine type: Thunder Stroke 111 Displacement: 1811cc Bore x stroke: 101mm x 113mm Compression ratio: 9.5:1 Peak torque: 138.9Nm @ 2600rpm Clutch: Wet, multi-plate Fuel capacity: 20.8 litres Fuel system: Electronic fuel injection, closed loop, 54mm bore Exhaust: Split dual exhaust with crossover SUSPENSION Front: Telescopic fork, 46mm diameter, 119mm travel Rear: Single shock with air adjust, 114mm travel CHASSIS Dry weight: 372kg (818lb)

Ground clearance: 142mm (5.6in) GVWR: 630kg (1385lb) Length: 2583mm (101.7in) Rake/Trail: 25° / 133mm (5.2in) Seat height: 660mm (26in) Wheelbase: 1701mm (67in) BRAKES Front braking system: Dual 300 mm floating rotor with 4-piston caliper, ABS Rear braking system: Single 300 mm floating rotor with 2-piston caliper WHEELS & TYRES Front tyre: Dunlop Elite 3 130/90B16 73H Front wheel: Cast 16in x 3.5in with tyre pressure monitoring Rear tyre: Dunlop Elite 3 180/60R16 80H Rear wheel: Cast 16in x 5in with tyre pressure monitoring

Triumph has announced that SIX new models will appear to make up the 2016 Explorer range. Based around the bike’s 139bhp motor, the various types of Explorer will get different suspension and various spec parts to denote which model is which.

The models are the Explorer XR (£11,800), XC (£12,200), XRx (£13,400 – low seat option available), XCx (£14,200 – low seat option available), XRt (£15,000) and XCa (£15,800).

Highlights More torque, power and performance ● Powered by a 139bhp 1215cc triple engine ● Kicks out 123Nm of torque

● The most powerful shaft-driven engine in the adventure sector ● 5% improvement in fuel economy Rider tech ● Cornering ABS and Traction Control ● Linked ABS with new Hill Hold function ● Up to five Riding Modes including Rider programmable mode Riding tech ● Advanced chassis with WP branded Triumph Semi-Active Suspension (TSAS) with autolevelling rear preload (XCX, XCA, XRX, XRT models) ● Torque assist clutch Aesthetics, riding position etc. ● Better aerodynamics ● Higher quality finish and detailing ● Low seat options for the XRx and XCx models

Reports by the BBC claim that Aviva is putting forward £300m of funds to back the Circuit of Wales racetrack.

The £300m project’s new chief executive Martin Whitaker said an announcement was expected “very, very soon” when he spoke to BBC Wales for the first time since his appointment.

The track could bring thousands of bike fans for motor sport events like the MotoGP and employ up to 6000 people and Aviva’s money will allow work to start.

The Welsh government has been asked for around £30m in a mix of loans.

Aviva is the largest insurance group in the UK and has 31 million customers worldwide.

Mr Whitaker said financial negotiations were at an advanced stage and “very, very soon we will be in a position to make the announcement and get on with the ground breaking”.

He said the team behind Circuit of Wales would run the MotoGP at Silverstone this year and again in 2017.

Meet the Panigale Grom bike...

So what do you do if life is a bit on the dull side? How about whacking a 200bhp Ducati 1199 Panigale R motor into a Honda Grom minimonkey bike?

Yep, that’s what we thought too... but it’s happened and here’s the result. Built by a guy called Mario Kleff, an engineer living in Thailand, the bike took a couple of months to build.

It looks loopy and probably was insane to ride – we say ‘was’ because on the first proper test ride the fuel line split, pouring petrol all over the massive motor which caught fire and destroyed the whole project!

Shame, it’d probably have become the world’s most easy-to-wheelie motorcycle ever created…

MoreBikes.co.uk video: Mr Deadpool talks bikes It’s a video you can watch right now on the MoreBikes. co.uk free website – it’s the hottest property in Hollywood right now, Ryan Reynolds talking about bikes.

Right now.

And that’s not all. The star of the massive hit Deadpool also picks up his newlycustomised (and pretty darn pretty) Triumph Thruxton in the film – and the bike is very cool too.

The film is made by Bryan Rowland and is well worth a watch. In it Reynolds talks about how he got started in motorcycling on a ‘piece of crap’ CB750 which he bought when he was 15.

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Padgetts theft: Gang arrested

Police investigating the theft of new and vintage motorbikes worth an estimated £100,000 from Padgetts Motorcycles in Batley have made a series of arrests across Leeds.

Padgetts was targeted by thieves and 20 new and vintage motorcycles were stolen between December 20 and January 4. Some of the stolen bikes were part of the company’s founder Peter Padgetts’ personal collection, which included vehicles dating back to the 1950s.

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Suzuki’s hydrogen fuel cell Burgman patents revealed Suzuki has now published patents that it has filed for its first road-legal hydrogenpowered fuel-cell super scooter.

This is a significant move from the Japanese factory which has been working on the technology for a few years now and has already shown its hydrogenpowered motorcycle concept to the world.

Development for the super scoot, which looks like a Burgman, hasn’t really been much of a secret with a lot of actual design and application coming from UK based firms.

But what is significant is that this patent is now

registered and filed with the US market. The patent was applied for last August but published as a patent on February 25 – this now ringfences the design for Suzuki.

Expect more patents to be filed for this fuel cell tech in road legal motorcycles in the near future too.

America is an eageradopter of this sort of tech; Toyota has seen sales of its own hybrids rocket in the USA so it’s a sound game plan to launch this (although not a hybrid, a purely hydrogen-powered bike) as a first fuel-cell super scoot in America to gauge reaction and customer take-up on the idea.

Meet the Lazareth LM847

Meet the Lazareth LM847 – the 400kg, V8 leaning quad with a Panigale’s seat unit. It’s built around a 4.7 litre, 470bhp V8 from a Maserati and it leans into corners.

It’s not a million miles away from the Dodge Viper-powered Tomahawk quad but the leaning engineering looks much like the Yamaha Tesseract and the Honda titling-future-Gold Wing concept we saw at the end of last year, the Neowing.

It’s a heavy heifer though, tipping the scales at 880lb (400kg).

It’s not a new idea though The news that Suzuki has patented the hydrogen fuel cell Burgman is very interesting in terms of where the factory sees its future, but the idea itself for this sort of vehicle has been around for seven years.

The Burgman Fuel-Cell Scooter debuted at the 41st Tokyo Motor Show in October 2009. Since February 2010, Suzuki and British company Intelligent Energy, which developed the Burgman Fuel-Cell Scooter’s fuel-cell system, have been jointly participating in trials of the scooter on public roads.

It was initially necessary to obtain Single Vehicle Approval for each Burgman Fuel-Cell Scooter unit to be used in the trials. The newly obtained Whole Vehicle Type Approval (a pan-European endorsement reflecting recognition of the Burgman Fuel-Cell Scooter’s high levels of environmental performance and safety) means that Single Vehicle Approval is no longer necessary.

The Burgman Fuel-Cell Scooter is based on Suzuki’s conventional Burgman. It uses a compact air-cooled fuel cell and a hydrogen tank that’s positioned inside the frame. Electricity produced by the fuel cell powers the motor and the only emission is water.

Garmin’s new zumo sat navs

Yamaha’s mystery secret patent shows new exhaust and R1-type portbike planned Here’s a baffling secret patent drawing that’s been filed by Yamaha.

The Yamaha factory has filed for a patent on a new headlight and bodywork assembly and within the depths (20 pages in) of this very detailed patent lies this drawing of the side of the bike – which looks like an R1 but with a split exhaust exiting on the side opposite where the exhaust is currently.

We’ve circled the split pipe.

The swingarm itself appears to be from the current R1 and while the headlights and air intake are very similar to the litre-bike, there are substantial differences in intakesurround and bodywork folds.

The bike in the diagram has a more sloped face and more pronounced cut in a ‘V’ at the bottom of the screen than on the R1 though and the relationship between the tank cover and the yoke, coupled with the underneath of where the dash sits, is more R6 than another, bigger bike.

In the front-view diagram the bike also has weird extra bulges at the bottom of the fairing. At first glance the front view looks just like an R1 but it’s actually changed quite a bit from what we can currently buy.

What do you reckon this is? As a general rule it takes two years from patents appearing on a register to the bike being ready to ride, so whatever this turns out to be – it isn’t a long time away.

Garmin has announced the new zumo 345LM, 395LM and zumo 595LM motorcycle sat navs.

According to Garmin, the rugged, weatherproof zumo 345/395/595LM offer innovative features specifically designed for motorcyclists with the introduction of rider alerts, helpful smart features, new streaming music options and much more.

“What’s exciting about the new zumo models is that they are designed to find those adventurous winding roads that riders typically crave,” said Kirsty Quartley, Garmin UK PND product manager. “The ability to stream music will also enhance the thrill of every ride.”

The suggested retail prices are; zumo 345LM (Western European Maps): £379.99, zumo 395LM (European Maps): £459.99, zumo 595LM (European Maps): £579.99.

Available in April.

KTM giving away £500 voucher

KTM is extending its offer giving away £500 worth of PowerParts & PowerWear vouchers for those that buy a new EXC model (not the SIX DAYS models) which can spent on the company’s broad range of special parts and clothing to complement the new bike perfectly.

Find out more about the KTM Enduro range, PowerParts and PowerWear at www.ktm.com Get up to where there is s p eed daily also a dealer locator listing the whole authorised KTM dealer network.

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41% of bikers’ crash helmets need replacing – claim

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Neko helmets – catty stuff

Close to 400,000 UK motorcyclists are wearing crash helmets that ‘need to be replaced’, according to industry experts and new figures from insurance company Carole Nash.

Based on the responses of over 1000 active UK riders, the survey data commissioned by the motorbike insurance broker shows that 41% of the nation’s bikers are wearing helmets that have been in use for five or more years.

The consensus across helmet manufacturers and independent safety experts, like the Snell Foundation, is that bikers should replace their lids every five years.

This is due to degradation in the glues and resins used in production, along with normal wear and tear, that reduces the performance of seemingly undamaged helmets.

However, the data shows a startling disconnect between UK riders and this safety advice.

A massive six in ten (62%) motorcyclists said that they wouldn’t buy a replacement helmet unless they had been involved in an accident, with an additional one in

five (22%) stating that they would not buy another while their current one still ‘looked fine’.

The research also shows six out of ten bikers would continue to use their lid after having dropped it, risking the possibility that it has suffered internal damage that cannot be seen.

Pete Horton, an online product supervisor for over ten years, comes into contact with thousands of bikers each year and emphasises the importance of heeding this guidance.

He said: “As the single most important piece of safety equipment a biker wears, it’s obviously vital a helmet’s integrity isn’t compromised in any way to ensure it can provide as much protection as possible. Due to the inevitable degradation of the materials used in their construction, we recommend that helmets be replaced after five years of use.”

The data also revealed that, while

nearly half (45%) of bikers will initially spend more than £200 to purchase a safe lid, safety is being compromised when choosing the style of helmet.

Four in ten (38%) motorcyclists said they chose a fashionable – but hard to spot – black as their helmet colour, ahead of more visible options such as blue (14%) and yellow (6%).

Rebecca Donohue, head of marketing at Carole Nash said: “While it’s encouraging to see

that bikers are making an initial investment in their lids, we urge them to not see this as a onetime expense. While the costs of a replacement may feel eye watering, why run the risk of the worst happening? With premium manufacturers like Arai offering free helmet checks to their customers, we would even recommend bikers who have just dropped their helmets to get them checked out. After all, it’s better to be safe than sorry.”

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The story of Barry Sheene is going to be brought to the big screen by the same writers who brought TV series like Porridge, Lovejoy and The Likely Lads to life.

Sheene’s iconic story from young delivery driver to twice Grand Prix world champion and his untimely death from cancer in 2003, when he was just 52 years old, has been turned into a screenplay by Ian La Frenais, 80, and Dick Clement, 78.

Clement and La Frenais told The Standard they were amazed that his “phenomenal” story had not been made into a film before.

“When Barry was thrown into the public eye after his Daytona crash, I remember feeling a sense of empathy with this intrepid character and he became a childhood hero.

“I was fascinated with him and the danger of Grand Prix motorcycle racing, it was a buzz. To have a British sporting icon who cheated death, did whatever it took to win,

Michael Dunlop’s busy racing year Michael Dunlop has signed up to contest BMW’s superbikes at this year’s TT, road races, Ulster GP and BSB! The hectic schedule comes after the 26-year-old agreed terms with Hawk Racing to contest the German superbike.

Last year Dunlop posted his fastest ever TT lap in the Senior race bagging a 132.515mph best.

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Sheene the movie – on its way La Frenais said: “It’s surprising it’s not been done. It’s about sport, but it’s also about living your life to the absolute limit.

“He’s a fascinating personality to portray. Barry couldn’t have been anything else but a Londoner. He was a chancer, a flirt but also an incredibly good bloke. He was a rock star.

“What people are really interested in is the crashes, that’s the fatal fascination. There were two incredible crashes he was involved in. Back then the sport was in a terrible state, it was so dangerous and he dedicated his life to making those changes to motorsport.”

The film is based on a book by Sheene’s teammate and friend Steve Parrish and MotoGP commentator Nick Harris, who have both been consultants on the screenplay so far. It will be co-produced by Will Stoppard, son of playwright Tom. Stoppard said: “It’s a rush to be making a movie about Barry Sheene — bringing his story and legacy to the big screen.

This extraordinary helmet originates from Nitrinos motostudio. It was originally produced for a festival of Japanese culture in 2011 and is now on sale.

The helmet is based on the IXS1000, equipped with fibreglass ears firmly fixed to the body of the helmet.

The manufacturer claims that up to a speed of 100kph, the ears don’t generate additional resistance (we’d take that with a pinch of salt).

Neko helmets weigh 1780g and are available in sizes: XS-XL. Each Nekohelmet is made to order within 2-4 weeks. Delivery is free and takes 1-3 weeks depending on location.

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lived life to the full, and conquered the most dangerous sport in the world was inspiring.”

The film is a UK and Australian coproduction between Deep Springs Pictures and I.O. Films. La Frenais and Clement are putting the finishing touches to the script.

Casting is expected to be within the next few months with filming starting later this year.

Termignoni’s new can for 2016 Africa Twin Termignoni has made a sweet aftermarket exhaust for the new Africa Twin from Honda.

The company says that the new end can tips the scales at 2.48kg while the original weighs in at 4.8kg.

According to the firm’s own data graphs the new can squeezes a small increase in mid-range power and mid-range torque, too. Power is up by 1.53bhp @ 5920rpm and 2.67Nm @ 2850rpm. No price has yet been released from the Italian firm.

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The whole package

When Triumph launched the original Speed Triple T309 back in 1994, little could it have dreamt of the success which awaited the Hinckley-based brand’s most iconic family. Now on its sixth incarnation, the popular performance naked is set to enhance its global desirability once again with a comprehensive makeover.

With a strong focus on achieving more power, more sophistication and more attitude, everything about the new Speed Triple 1050S, and the higher specification 1050R, has been cranked up another level. The new

models are instantly recognisable owing to much sleeker styling, with a notably lower and more compact stance. The 15.5 litre tank is narrower and shorter – losing two litres as a direct consequence – while the front of the bike has been completely recrafted with a more contemporary design of twin headlights, being bordered by a factory fitted plastic flyscreen, unlike on its predecessor.

Contrary to an ever changing trend to remove under seat exhausts for better weight distribution, Triumph has kept with tradition and produced an all-new shaped and much lighter style of dual end can for the model.

To meet Euro 4 standards, the entire exhaust system had to be completely remastered, with a larger bore of pipe and a counterintuitive design of headers aiding exhaust gas flow by 70%. Simultaneously, the factory capitalised on the opportunity to tune the exhaust note for a meatier sound, as well as added performance.

Although peak horsepower for the new models is only 5bhp more than it was on the outgoing version, the engine is massively different, with 104 changes to note. Everything from the piston design to the intake ports, and

fuelling system to the gear linkages is different, with the combined gains seeing a 5% increase in mid-range torque. Ridiculous horsepower figures weren’t the number one goal behind the motor’s drastic remodelling, with a greater emphasis being placed on class leading driveability throughout the entire rev range. More instant power was also on the wish list, being achieved in part by the fitment of a lighter crank and more advanced throttle bodies.

The frame within which the engine sits has remained unchanged. Speaking with one of Triumph’s development riders on the models’ launch near Barcelona, he explained: “It would have been very hard to have bettered the performance of the old frame, which is well known for its agility, stability and feedback.” Not even the headstock angle has been altered, with rake and trail figures remaining the same as they were on the old 1050. What is new in the handling department is improved suspension units. The 1050S is fitted with road-focused fully adjustable Showa units front and rear, while the £1300 pricier 1050R gets track capable Ohlins suspension. The R also gets carbon fibre tank infills and a mudguard, a colour coded belly pan, billet handlebar clamps and risers, plus swingarm pivot covers and a fancier rear wheel finisher. But these differences aside, plus a few colour options, the S and R versions are really quite similar. They even share the same electronics packages, both benefiting from the same ECU as used on the Daytona 675R. Triumph’s had a bit of catching up to do on the gizmo front, but it’s impossible to knock the availability of tech found on the S and R.

12 WORLD LAUNCH TECH SPEC Triumph Speed Triple 1050R / S

Engine: 1050cc, inline triple, liquid-cooled Peak power: 138bhp (103kW) @ 9500rpm / 138bhp (103kW) @ 9500rpm Peak torque: 82lb-ft (112nm) @ 7850rpm / 82lb-ft (112nm) @ 7850rpm Transmission: 6-speed / 6-speed Final drive: Chain / Chain Frame: Aluminium twin spar / Aluminium twin spar Wheels: Front – 120/70/17 – 120/70/17 Rear – 190/55/17 – 190/55/17 Suspension: Front – Öhlins 43mm NIX30 USD forks with adjustable preload, rebound and compression damping, 120mm travel /Showa 43mm USD forks with adjustable preload, rebound and compression damping, 120mm travel Rear – Öhlins TTX36 twin tube monoshock with adjustable preload, rebound and compression damping, 130mm rear wheel travel / Showa monoshock with adjustable preload, rebound and compression damping, 130mm rear wheel travel Wheelbase: 1435mm / 1435mm Dry weight: 192kg / 192kg Fuel capacity: 15.5 litres / 15.5 litres Seat height: 825mm / 825mm Price: £11,500 OTR / £10,200 OTR Contact: www.triumph.co.uk

For the first time, the Speed Triples come as standard with five different riding modes, three different throttle maps, three different ABS options and four levels of traction control. If Triumph weren’t in the 21st century before, they certainly are now.

The bikes we got to test on the launch were all 1050R versions, sporting the signature red subframes and pinstripe rims to denote their pedigree. Aesthetically speaking, my

first impression of the models in the flesh was very favourable.

The whole package has moved on, with a much more flowing and aggressive guise; the front of the bike sitting lower and the rear-end jacked-up. The beautifully sculpted and 20mm narrower rider’s seat is mirrored in red-stitched detail by the independent pillion seat, housed on top of a much less bulky rear seat unit. The high-rise exhaust cans also looked great at the rear and I particularly liked the new air intake at the front of the bike, plus the stylish and practical bar-end mirrors.

To sit on, the Triumph felt spacious and comfortable, with the revised ergonomics meaning you now sit slightly more forward and can plant your feet firmer on the ground – owing to the lesser saddle width. The raised bars were

placed an easy reach away, locking my 5ft 9in frame into an upright riding position. The clocks on the new 1050R looked very similar to what’s come before, sporting an analogue rev counter on the right and a digital display area to the left. By pressing at an ‘info’ button on the left bar I could toggle my way between an abundance of info, including trip and average mpg. The mode button, on the same cluster, allows you to dive into your bike’s set-up, displayed on the dash as Rain, Road, Sport, Track or Rider. While the former selections give you predetermined set-up positions for ABS, throttle map and traction control, the ‘Rider’ mode is completely customisable.

Every time you switch your bike on it automatically reverts to ‘Road’ mode, which was the setting I used to kick off my 80-mile road test.

It took a matter of metres to fall in love with the new engine, which seemed to pull even more effortlessly than the unit which came before it. The initial part of the ride was through a slow residential area, and despite travelling at just 30mph, sixth gear proved a great selection; the engine never struggling or hunting for more revs. A few round-a-bouts did provoke me to go down a few gears, giving me a clearer gauge of the new gearbox and the slipper clutch, which is also a fresh feature on the bike. Engagement through the gears

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The amount of different ‘things’ you can adjust on the electronics

was seamless and the clutch lever felt fantastically light to engage.

By the time we’d made it out onto some decent mountain twisties I was already smitten with the Triumph, but learning how well the bike cut it through the corners took things to that next level. Technically speaking this is no sports bike, but it handles as if it’s been made for the track, with its best virtue being its unflappably stable nature. You can be on and off the throttle mid-corner and still fail to upset its planted feel, which gives you loads of confidence.

As is the case on any naked, I was completely exposed during that initial road ride, but because of the comfy saddle and relaxed riding position I never once felt achy or anywhere near desperate to get off and have a leg stretch. In fact, I thought quite the opposite, desperately wishing away our lunch break before I got chance to put the 1050R through its paces on the Calafat race circuit. As far as tracks go, Calafat is very tight and technical, with lots of undulations and hard braking zones. It’s probably better suited to smaller capacity bikes, not 200kg-plus roadsters. Or, at least in theory.

Getting to open up the Triumph’s motor properly was a real treat, holding the throttle to the stop at every given opportunity. The power was so linear and the revs climbed so quickly that I often found myself hitting the limiter. As already mentioned, the gearbox was super smooth to shift through, but I did find myself lusting after a quickshifter on several occasions. They’ve become a staple feature on many performance

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nakeds, so it was a shame to find it didn’t come as standard on the 1050R – especially so because it does on the smaller capacity 675R Street Triple. Having got to grips with the circuit layout, my focus turned fully to assessing the electronics package on the bike.

On all rider modes you still get the full 138bhp output, but the speed at which you can access it is governed by the throttle map.

Earlier in the day I’d toggled through the options on the road and made a note of how much more lethargically the bike accelerated in rain and road settings than it did in sport and track.

At Calafat, I wanted to experience the Speed Triple in its rawest form, so ‘Track’ mode was my natural selection. It wasn’t just the speed with which the engine pulled that was different, there was also a severe difference in how interactive the traction control was, too. Calafat’s third corner is a long and building succession of right hand bends, in

which you accelerate hard from second to fourth gear before reaching for the brakes. In anything other than Track mode the bike felt held back, albeit safe and planted.

But asking for full gas at knee down angles with Track mode selected felt electrifying.

The rear wheel was breaking away beneath me, but never sufficiently to cause any big moments; the traction control taking the edge out of any slides before they got too leery. It felt fantastic, as if I was riding on a fine line between control and a lack of. I only found its limits when leaning and driving over slippery, painted rumble strips, at which point it became quite easy to lose grip and slide the rear. But the informative frame meant that I was never caught out by a lack of grip.

Another technical gem was the ABS. The new Speed Triples are fitted with powerful Brembo Monobloc calipers and you can customise their ABS selection across Road, Track or Off positions.

The amount of bhp kicked out at 9500rpm

When in Track riding mode, Track ABS is automatically selected, meaning it’s near impossible to engage the system under braking on tarmac.

In fact, I could make the rear wheel skip under hard braking without ever causing the ABS to notably kick in.

But, likewise, nor was the front wheel locking. It’s a sophisticated system, which was first introduced and perfected by Triumph on its Daytona 675. You probably wouldn’t need it on the roads, but it was great to have it on track and not feel impeded by the ABS. In all we got a whole hour to blast around Calafat and I was really impressed by the 1050R. The bike handled like a dream, offering great levels of agility and giving me loads of confidence. It proved the perfect track weapon, and yet such a great machine on the road, too.

From the way it looks to how it performs, Triumph has remastered this iconic machine and brought it right up-to-date with some of the best models in the performance naked category, arguably for a price that will leave some rival manufacturers feeling very nervous in 2016.

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SHOW PREVIEW Whether you’re reading this having picked up your new copy of Motor Cycle Monthly or if you’re flicking through this having arrived at the event… welcome to the start of the Carole Nash International Classic MotorCycle Show. That’s the truth of it, because although the main action doesn’t get under way until 9am on Saturday, April 23, when we open the gates at Staffordshire County Showground, the build-up begins right here.

At the time of this special show preview edition going to press there are just six weeks remaining until the premier classic event in the motorcycle calendar, and there is plenty to get excited about.

In order to share with you everything that’s going on and all there is to see and do, we’ve done our show guide a little differently…

On the centre eight pages of this issue you will find the usual ‘guide’ – it has your club list, private entries, awards, officials, information about traders, map, timetable and show details – and as ever you can pull it out and bring along to the

event if you so wish. But, running throughout the normal pages of Motor Cycle Monthly, we’ve included several ‘show preview’ articles and stories so you can get a proper flavour for the biggest and best classic motorcycle weekend in the world.

We certainly hope it provides all the information you might need and any answers to questions you may have, but there are plenty of other ways to keep upto-date including our website at classicbikeshows.com, our Facebook page and the Classic Bike Shows App available on Android and Apple devices.

The team is available too, so if there’s something you need to find out or you want to book your tickets in advance and make a saving then call 01507 529529.

For now, all that’s left to say is a huge thank you to all those involved in making the Stafford show happen, and to everyone who makes the trip I hope you thoroughly enjoy your weekend.

Nick Mowbray Event manager, Classic Bike Shows

Sponsor message: Spring in Staffordshire… spectacular!

The biker’s year will soon burst into new life at the Carole Nash International Classic MotorCycle Show 2016 – and what a fantastic event’s been lined up for you this year.

The absolute cream of classic British motorcycling will be showcased in an unforgettable display of what biking is all about.

Row after jaw-dropping row of stunning machines, dazzling displays by dedicated enthusiast clubs, and a whole galaxy of stars making special guest appearances.

Not to mention all the hair-raising live action from steelnerved stunt riders! And you could even bid for a classic of your own in the Bonhams auction.

We’ll also be springing a big surprise of our own. Come to see us on stand H200 to see what it is for yourself. And while you’re there, get a FREE download of the amazing new insidebikes app powered by Carole Nash. The app includes a breath-taking augmented reality 360O experience that puts you in the saddle of Ron Haslam’s Honda superbike as you speed round Donington GP Circuit.

If you’re feeling lucky, you can enter our FREE prize draw to win a ’GoPro’ camera package*.

Imagine mounting that on your bike! You can also get that winning feeling with an on-the-spot quote

that could help you save on your insurance, plus lots of great giveaways.

So enjoy the show, come and say hello, and go home with a spring in your step.

Rebecca Donohue Head of marketing, Carole Nash *Terms and Conditions apply: carolenash.com/showsterms-and-conditions

The Flying Millyard attracted plenty of attention to the Carole Nash stand last April.

16 WHAT TO DO | Stafford show preview

What to do at the Stafford show Not sure if the Carole Nash International Classic MotorCycle Show is for you? Perhaps we can help you decide…

Words: James Robinson, The Classic MotorCycle editor Stafford has become, in every sense, a two-day show. Not only is it physically open for two days, but there is enough there that it now demands two days to do the assembled spectacle justice.

There can be few places in the world where a motorcyclist can go and see so much in the one place at the one time. History of course plays a major part in the show; it is after all a classic event and so there is a fine representation from the full spectrum of motorcycling through the ages. There are rarities aplenty, oddities immeasurable and bygoneera contraptions which will make you stop and ask not only ‘how’ but also ‘why?’ And don’t be afraid to ask too; often owners (or at least knowledgeable club members) are in close attendance of these bewildering vehicles, and will be only too happy to clear the mists with explanation.

So a big part of the show is owners’ clubs; people whose enthusiasm for their particular fascination is such that they’re happy to give up several days of their time to transport their machines and display them before us for our delectation and to try and further ‘show the love’ for their passion. Stop and have a look and a chat. Enthusiasm is often contagious and before you know it you’ll be filling out a form and be a member; remember, owners’ clubs are not just for current custodians, but prospective ones too…

Then there’s the trade stands.

Everything from riding gear to tyres to transfers to badges to brackets to back lights and so much more – it’s all at Stafford. It doesn’t matter if it’s new or old: if it’s motorcycle related, chances are you’ll find it.

If competition is your thing, then there’s the Classic Dirt Bike Hall where fine machines from the history of offroad sport are displayed – with several of the famous faces who rode them often about too – while it’s a similar case in the Classic Racer GP paddock, where machines will be fired up, adding to the noise and spectacle created by the trials display.

There’s more noise and spectacle with the Cavalcade in the parade arena, and if it’s a more frantic atmosphere you’re after then look no further than the Wall of Death. Once seen, never forgotten…

Bonhams holds its auction at the show, too, with this year another two-day affair such is the demand for owners wishing to sell their motorcycles through this most prestigious of sales. Bidding will be competitive, continental and, as ever, compelling.

That’s just a small flavour of what to look out for too – we could have mentioned in greater detail star guest Steve Parrish, who’ll be an entertaining on-stage presence, there’s the live Restoration Theatre offering the tutelage of Jerry Thurston, various continental visitors, plus of course some truly outstanding motorcycles. It’s a weekend not to be missed.

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Ones to watch 1913 Sunbeam 2¾ hp

Owner: R Eyre A most sophisticated veteran! Reg reckons it’s almost like cheating taking part in pre-1914 events, with his geared, all chain drive Sunbeam.

Stand: Marston Sunbeam Club & Register Main Hall | M65

2008 Ducati Desmosedici RRD16

Owner: C Tassell The Desmosedici RR was on its launch the closest thing to a MotoGP bike on the road, using a V4 four-stroke engine and much of the race-bred technology.

Stand: Ducati Owners Club GB Side Hall | SH29

1990 Norton F1

Owner: I Loram Norton’s limited edition rotary road going sports machine was a sensation, giving fans who had flocked back to the UK’s race tracks a chance to own a replica.

Stand: Norton Owners Club Main Hall | M75

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1968 Norton Atlas Police

Owner: C Blundell The police version of the 750cc Atlas was actually available to UK forces in autumn 1963, before the model went on general sale to the British public.

Stand: Historic Police Motorcycle Group Side Hall | SH27

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Stafford show highlights:

Trade and autojumble The Stafford show is the biggest of its kind in the world. Nowhere else on earth will so many traders, dealers, jumblers and other sellers come together to offer such a wealth of classic bikes available to buy along with parts, pieces, spares and accessories for them.

Not only can you stock up on everything you need for your project or to keep your machine in good working order, but you can get yourself kitted out too with jackets, helmets, boots and all the other riding gear you could possibly imagine.

Then when you’re done sorting all that, it’s time to delve into the autojumble… and the fun really

begins. Hundreds of stalls are located in the spacious outside areas at Staffordshire County Showground, and they’re where you’ll find those hidden gems and rare bits, as well as great deals on all those staple items like cleaning gear, paper towels, cloths and more.

Once you’ve ticked everything off your shopping list, it’s time to take home a souvenir or a bit of reading, and there are plenty of stalls offering memorabilia and books in bulk, including The Classic MotorCycle magazine stand located at the centre of the Main Hall.

In that same hall you’ll also find show sponsor Carole Nash and the

National Motorcycle Museum exhibit among others, and that’s not to mention the popular confectionery stand for those of you with a sweet tooth.

Whatever you need, whatever you want, you’ll find it at the Stafford show.

For a full list of traders and autojumble plots visit the information desk or see the boards at the venue. You can also go to classicbikeshows. com or download the Classic Bike Shows app one week prior to the show.

1988 Silk 500S

Owner: A Taylor George Silk was a Scott enthusiast who tried valiantly to update and keep the British twostroke twins in the public eye.

Stand: British Motorcycle Riders Club (Oxford) Side Hall | SH24

1973 Hodaka Wombat Combat

Owner: D Price Though not well known today, Hodaka was a Japanese/ American company that produced close on 150,000 motorcycles between 1964 and 1978, many of them trail bikes.

Stand: Classic Off-Road (Lymm) Classic Dirt Bike Hall | DB6, DB7

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TECH SPEC Ducati XDiavel [XDiavel S]

Dual spark.

Bore/stroke: 106 x 71.5mm Compression ratio: 13:1 Power: 154bhp (115kW) @ 9500rpm LOWER + LATER Torque: 95lb-ft (129Nm) @ 5000rpm LOWER + EARLIER Fuelling: Bosch fuel injection, full ride-by-wire, 56mm oval throttle bodies Exhaust: Stainless steel exhaust and end-can Transmission: Six-speed, belt final drive.

Hydraulically controller, wet slipper clutch.

Frame: Tubular steel trellis Wheelbase: 1615mm Rake: 30° Trail: 130mm Front suspension: Adjustable 50mm USD fork [DLC coating] Rear suspension: Single shock, progressive linkage, adjustable for preload and rebound with remote reservoir.

Tyres: Pirelli Diablo Rosso II (F) 120/70 ZR17; (R) 240/45 ZR17 Brakes: Bosch cornering ABS (F) 2x320mm semi-floating discs, Brembo four-piston radial monobloc M4-32 calipers and radial master cylinder [M50 calipers]. (R) 265mm, disc, twopiston floating caliper.

Kerb weight: 247kg Seat height: 755mm Tank capacity: 18 litres Economy: 53mpg (claimed), 46mpg (tested) Contact: www.ducatiuk.com Warranty: 24 months unlimited mileage Service interval: 9000 miles / 12 months (valve clearances 18,000 miles) Claimed economy: 53mpg (5.3l/100km)

They’re only things you’d notice when cleaning the bike, and certainly don’t spoil the overall impression of what is a very imposing machine.

The big, wide tank looks great from the saddle, and while it’s a machine bristling with electronics, and you’re looking at a small, lowset TFT dash, the clean lines when on board give a wonderful open view of the road, and an impression of simplicity that promises not to interfere with your enjoyment.

And it doesn’t – the tech is well balanced, and very easy to set up to suit yourself. If you want to be able to lock the rear wheel you can (though you’ll also disable the cornering ABS).

If you like the idea of the front wheel coming up occasionally, Ducati won’t stop you. From the first time you pull away, it’s clear the ride-by-wire system is well implemented, giving a very direct feel to the throttle; the only time I became aware of the brains inside was when accelerating on a dusty track – the rear briefly slipped, then the engine immediately restricted itself, giving a noticeable, but very brief lag in power.

As with all the safety features, including cornering ABS and traction control, the level of interaction can be tailored for each of the three riding modes (Sport, Touring and Urban), and saved in the memory. This means no faffing every time you turn the bike on, but if you change your mind, you can return it to the defaults.

Rides like a sportsbike

While a great deal of torque is available as low as 2000rpm, the engine has a characterful lumpiness to it, becoming much smoother above 3000-4000rpm. I spent most of my time in third gear on the sweeping roads of the launch route running beside the Mexican border. As speeds picked up, I’d stray into fourth, but even up to 70mph I rarely went higher.

I did try sitting lazily in sixth, but the

engine’s happier at 80-90mph and above in top, getting a little ‘chuggy’ if the speed drops, and causing the bike to want to roll wide in corners if you’re too lazy – that’s normal for any bike of course, but it’s easy to forget your speed with such laid-back ergonomics.

It’s this eagerness to rev that sits awkwardly with the cruiser image for me. Approach the machine like you would a typical Harley and you might find yourself wanting something a little more sedate. But that’s not the audience Ducati is targeting, and realistically, how could a company with such racing heritage make anything that doesn’t have such potential?

Of course, you can very easily potter around on the XDiavel, and the hugely comfortable seat – one of the very few that I can ride all day without an aching bum – makes it a pleasant place to be. But it’s hard to ignore the engine grumbling away at you to just give it a little bit more. It knows its bloodline.

As we weaved our way through the San Diego city traffic at the start of the test, the first time I got the opportunity to rev the bike through 5000rpm I was shocked – my body position said I was on a cruiser, but the sudden surge screamed top-end Ducati Monster. Once you’re used to it, and on the open road, it’s easier to play with the power – in fact, while it can surge ahead incredibly quickly, it’s surprisingly easy to ride as the revs keep building.

It might make a little less torque than the original Diavel, but despite actually dipping slightly after its peak at 5000rpm, then returning at 7500rpm, it’s only at just under

6500rpm that the older machine catches up with the new. It’s an intoxicating delivery, and over the 160 mile route, I can’t think of a single moment that I wasn’t grinning wildly, and relishing the confidence that Bosch cornering ABS and traction control give on something so bonkers.

It’s in the corners that the XDiavel really throws any of the cruiser preconceptions out of the window – with a 40° lean angle (just one degree less than the Diavel), you can chuck this bike into corners with confidence.

While our test route was more sweeping than switchback, there were enough bends to find out that you had to try really hard to scrape the short hero blobs on the folding pegs. One 45mph corner had me deliberately squaring it off to see how far I could lean – when the peg did touch down it was without any drama, just a gentle scrape and an unflappable feeling of stability.

Though the steering has a shallower rake, and the wheelbase is longer than the Diavel, the new machine still has no problem changing direction – it won’t flick from side to side like a Panigale, but it never ceased to impress in the S-bends we rode.

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Single-minded

The XDiavel is impressively comfortable for a bike of such extremes, but that superb handling – even on a 240-section rear tyre – comes at the cost of fairly firm suspension. On a feet-forward bike any harshness is always going to be more pronounced, so it’s actually surprisingly well controlled; I only remember one pothole that caused me to yelp as my back took the impact.

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Long distance clearly isn’t a problem, though you’d be daft to spend it all on motorways with such an exposed riding position. What is more of an issue is the provision for a passenger. Both models come with the standard – and incredibly small – pillion seat, as well as a longer ‘comfort’ version, and a small backrest. If you’re taking a passenger, I’d suggest fitting this is essential – I can honestly say that without the backrest, I wouldn’t want to be on the back of the XDiavel – the chance of slipping off, onto the rear wheel is all too possible. With the larger seat and backrest fitted it feels a lot more secure, but only the shortest legged of passengers will want to spend very long there.

One American journalist complained it was too quiet; “With all these bikes together, it should sound like thunder as we roll in. Harley riders would laugh at it.” I’m not that bothered about loud exhausts – what matters to me is that it sounds good when I’m sat there riding. And in that respect the XDiavel really does deliver. I’d rather relish the aggressive mechanical growl of the motor as I

change down to power though a set of bends, than have a booming exhaust that alerts everyone to the fact I’m not hanging about.

If I had the money for either, I’d probably buy the base model – I prefer the matt black styling, and while the S’s wheels are lovely, it’s only the distinctive Daytime Running Light of the S that I’d miss. Sadly it’s not a simple job of just swapping the lights – project manager Stefano Tarabusi told me that besides the fact that the S model’s DRL lamp is hugely complex and expensive, the software that controls it is different in the two models.

Ducati is running an ad campaign of ‘The gentleman and the bastard’. It’s true that this is a split-personality bike, with the lazy cruiser character and Ducati sport aggression, but if anything I’d say it’s one of the most single-minded machines I’ve ridden in a long time.

It’s not trying to merge commuting and touring, or road and trail; its one purpose is to make you love every ride. It’s built for fun, pure and simple, and in that respect, Ducati has been utterly successful.

“This is a split-personality bike, with the lazy cruiser character and Ducati sport aggression...”

24 PRIVATE ENTRIES AND CAVALCADE | Stafford show preview

Stafford show highlights: Private entries Located at the heart of the Main Hall, the stunning private entries at the Carole Nash International Classic MotorCycle Show are the star attraction for many visitors.

Thousands of painstaking hours are spent by owners ensuring their exhibit is in its best possible condition ready for display and inspection by the knowledgeable crowds and esteemed award judges.

As would be expected at the April show, there is a focus on British machines and marques such as Cotton, Norton, Sunbeam, BSA,

Ones to watch 1928 Sunbeam Model 90

Triumph and Ariel feature heavily.

Suzuki, Laverda, Indian and HarleyDavidson – among others – do provide an international flavour however.

Alongside the machines on the show’s club stands, the private entries will compete for a host of awards including the coveted Best in Show for which there is a £100 prize.

Over in the Classic Dirt Bike Hall and a selection of off-road entries will vie for their own honours, as will the race bikes in the Classic Racer GP Paddock, many of which will be fired up throughout the weekend.

Owner: S Kelly The ‘Bullnose’ Model 90 Sunbeam is a thing of beauty, with Sean Kelly’s an outstanding example.

Model 90s won the 1928 and 1929 Senior TTs. Stand: Main Hall Private Entries

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Stafford show highlights: The Cavalcade Accompanying the traditional concours, recent years at the Stafford show have seen the introduction of Cavalcade sessions in the venue’s main ring. Individuals are invited to enter their machines and parade them twice a day ,giving visitors a chance to see them in action. At the time of writing, spaces in the Cavalcade are available so anyone interested in taking part should contact Glynis Roberts via email – groberts@mortons. co.uk – or by calling 01507 529431.

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1924 James 750 V Twin

Owner: R Dixon The James motorcycle company had a long history of building V-twins, which stretched back into the veteran period and forward to the 1930s.

Stand: Main Hall Private Entries

1963 AJS 31 CSR

Owner: R Rhodes The Model 31 CSR was the ‘hot’ motorcycle in the AJS range, capable of upwards of 100mph.

This glistening example has been in long-term ownership.

Stand: Main Hall Private Entries

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28 BONHAMS’ AUCTION | Stafford show preview

Stafford show highlights:

Bonhams’ Auction

There are several machines competing for the title of ‘headline’ motorcycle at this year’s Stafford Spring Sale from Bonhams, but the two JAP V-twin powered examples (riding shots pictured), offered from the same private collection, are in there vying for the top spot.

The Coventry-Eagle Flying 8 was a real high-end performance motorcycle, offering a top speed of upwards of 100mph and being little more than a thinly-veiled racer on the road. The 1000cc engine was supplied

by JA Prestwich of Tottenham, North London, and it was mated with Coventry Eagle’s own frame, a gearbox from Sturmey Archer, brakes from Royal Enfield, front fork from Webb; basically, the best components money could buy. The machine in the sale has been used recently, and was actually ridden as recently as March 2016. It really is in ‘road ready’ condition and will provide a thrilling ride for its new owner. It is expected to fetch £140,000-£160,000.

The other machine with the V-twin JAP engine is Thor, the famous Francis Williams/Ernie Woods sprint iron, which enjoyed much success in the 1950s and 60s and has been campaigned much more recently, too.

Thor has a Norton Featherbed frame, into which the racing JAP engine has been installed. It’s a real piece of history, a stunning machine and surprisingly easy to ride too. It has an estimate of £40,000-£50,000.

The current star lot, with a top estimate of £200,000, is a 1939 Vincent HRD Series-A Rapide which is joined by – among others – an additional 1939 Series A Rapide, a 1950 Black Shadow and a 1953 Black Shadow which are expected to fetch a top price of £80,000, £50,000 and £35,000 respectively.

Perhaps the real headline grabbers though will be the ‘Broughs of Bodmin’, a collection of seven of the Nottingham made V-twins, plus a four-cylinder BS4 too, which have languished in a Cornish barn for more than five decades. The octet consists of the 1938 750cc BS4 (which used an Austin 7 engine), two overhead valve SS100 projects (1926 and 1938), four sidevalves SS80s (two 1938, one 1936, one 1939) and a 1938 11-50. All are in a rough condition, though the BS4 (estimated at £80,000-£120,000), in particular, is a real rarity. Only eight were made and this is the last one to be ‘rediscovered’. They will all need an awful lot of work to be returned to the road – but be sure they will be.

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1978 MV Agusta 850 Monza

Estimate: £40,000-£50,000

1975 Norton Commando 750cc

‘Mick’s Nightmare’ Racing Motorcycle Estimate: £12,000-£16,000

ABOVE: The Coventry-Eagle Flying 8 is put through its paces.

BELOW: This 1939 Vincent could steal the show if it reaches close to its top estimate of £200,000.

1915 Indian 7hp Racing Motorcycle Estimate: £18,000-£25,000

1938 Brough Superior 982cc SS100 ABOVE: The Classic MotorCycle editor James Robinson gets to grips with Thor.

Ex Henry Laird, Demonstrator Estimate: £140,000-£180,000

RIGHT: The famous Broughs of Bodmin, recently rediscovered and set to go under the hammer.

Bonhams’ Stafford Spring Sale takes place across both days of the Carole Nash International Classic MotorCycle Show, April 23-24. The auction hall is open for viewing from 9am, with bidding commencing at 12pm. Saturday’s sale is parts and memorabilia, Sunday’s sale is for motorcycles. A catalogue is required for entry.

1969 Honda CB750-K0

Honda UK press and publicity bike Estimate: £20,000-£30,000

Famous faces at the Stafford show Both of the year’s classic motorcycle events at Staffordshire County Showground draw big names from across the world of biking, and they’re often spotted doing the rounds in the Bonhams auction.

During the April show last year, it was former Top Gear hosts James May and Richard Hammond who stole the headlines as they both sold machines from their own collections just weeks after the initial furore surrounding Jeremy Clarkson’s alleged misdemeanours.

Flying well under the radar in October was four-times Formula 1 world champion Sebastian Vettel; the bike-mad German milling among the crowd with little fuss or fanfare before reportedly making a purchase. Who will be spotted this year…?

Honda CBR1000 RR8 Ex Guy Martin Estimate: £12,000-£16,000

1910 Royal Enfield Estimate: £5000-£7000

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Stavros is Stafford guest of honour Perennial practical joker Steve Parrish will be the star guest at the Carole Nash International Classic MotorCycle Show.

A popular after-dinner speaker and host, Steve will bring a wealth of stories to the Stafford stage and is sure to keep those in the halls entertained as he chats with compère and fellow ITV4 TT pundit Steve Plater.

Talking about his appearance at one of the world’s premier classic motorcycle shows, Parrish said: “I have just finished restoring a 1985 FZ 750 Yamaha in conjunction with Classic Motorcycle Mechanics magazine, but now I’m doing some work with The Classic MotorCycle and my interest in the British classics is growing day-by-day. Like a lot of people my age, I love all the bikes I couldn’t afford when I was 16.

I can certainly see a Bonneville in my garage soon.

“I might well pop in to the auction; unfortunately for me I can resist anything except temptation.

“I recently ended up with a 1961 M100 Panther sidecar outfit while I was supposed to be looking at cars in Duxford… then again sidecars have

always made me smile, since I used to be scared to death in my elder brother’s Matchless when I was 12!”

Steve will be undertaking several guest duties throughout the weekend and will be available after stage interviews for signing sessions.

Cambridgeshire lad Steve turned professional in 1976 aged 22, having shown some promise during rides in the Manx Grand Prix. He soon found success by winning the ACU Solo title in the British Motor Cycle Championship and later that same year he became teammate to Barry Sheene, taking his Suzuki to a fifth-place finish in the 1977 500cc world championship; a season in which Sheene looked unbeatable on his way to the title.

Parrish returned to Britishbased racing in 1978 to become the 500cc British champion, and he went on to win the Shell 500 crown in both 1979 and 1980 before a superbike win in 1981.

In 1986 Parrish stepped away from active motorcycle competition, but his success in racing was far from over. Soon after, he began a truck racing career and would go on to capture the 1987 British Open Truck Racing championship before dominating the British and European scene for more than a decade. At the time of his retirement in 2002, he was the most successful truck racer ever.

Alongside these exploits, Parrish had also forged a

reputation as an accomplished motorcycle racing team manager and guided the UK Yamaha factory outfit to three British Superbike championship titles n 1987, 1989 and 1990.

Still not content, he also began commentating for BBC radio and has worked across nearly all of the major television networks in the UK covering British and world championship racing, the TT and British Touring Cars. A qualified pilot, Parrish is also a commentator for the Red Bull Air Race broadcast on Channel 4.

Away from his television duties, Parrish regularly tests vehicles and writes for many of the UK’s leading motoring magazines and is the co-author of an acclaimed biography of his late friend and former teammate Barry Sheene. He has also found time to set a Guinness World Record for the Fastest Speed Achieved in Reverse, clocking up 105mph in a Caterham car.

More recently, fans may have seen Parrish during one the many MAD Tour dates during which he’s appeared at theatres and venues across the country sharing tales from an incredibly varied life and career.

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32 RACE, ROCK ’n’ RIDE

Countdown begins for new Santa Pod Motorcycle festival One of the world’s most famous drag racing venues will host a motorcycling party to remember this spring as it debuts Race, Rock ’n’ Ride sponsored

by Principal Insurance.

The brand-new event takes place across the weekend of May 21-22 at the Northamptonshire venue and will offer two days of nonstop biking action as well as evening entertainment for campers.

With support in place from motorcycle magazine publisher Mortons Media Group, Back Street Heroes will sponsor a Show & Shine for retro rides, custom bikes and everything in between. Elsewhere, Fast Bikes will lend its name to the venue’s popular Run What Ya Brung in which showgoers can experience Santa Pod’s iconic drag strip firsthand in their own vehicle.

Those in attendance will have the chance to witness a world record breaking jet car – capable of clocking up a ground-shaking 336mph in 5.763 seconds – and those daring enough can participate in two-seater dragster rides which hit an eye-watering top speed of 170mph in just eight seconds. Places are limited, so those interested are advised to book soon.

Stunt bikes, wheelies, burnouts, monster trucks, trade stands and bike displays will provide further interest for all two-wheel enthusiasts.

The action will continue into the venue’s Fueler’s Bar with leading AC/DC tribute act Live/Wire set to perform a high-energy two-hour set.

One day advance tickets can be purchased for just £13* for adults

– a 35% saving on gate price – or a whole weekend pass which includes camping and entry to the evening entertainment is just £23*.

More information will be announced in the build-up to the event; for more details and to buy tickets visit racerockride.com ● *Booking fees apply. Advance ticket sales close at 5pm on Friday, May 13, 2016.

WIN! Head-to-toe kit from MotoDirect FIRST PRIZE Leather

SECOND PRIZE

Textile

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The Stafford show and MotoDirect have teamed up to offer showgoers and Motor Cycle Monthly readers the opportunity to win one of two head-to-toe motorcycle kits worth more than £1500!

RST Tractech Evo-2 One Piece Suit, £449.99 RST Evo CE Sport Boot, £119.99 ST Tractech Evo Race Glove, £89.99 rai Chaser-V Page Red, £349.99 TOTAL VALUE: £1009.96

RST Tractech Evo-2 Textile Jacket, £139.99 RST Blade Sport Textile Jeans, £99.99 RST Tractech Evo CE Sport Boot, £119.99 RST Tractech Evo Waterproof CE Glove, £79.99 Arai Chaser-V Flo Yellow, £349.99 TOTAL VALUE: £789.95

To enter, simply visit the competition page at morebikes.co.uk or fill in the entry form on The Classic MotorCycle stand in the main hall at Staffordshire County Showground on April 23-24.

The two winners will be the first names drawn at random.

Terms and conditions apply and can be found at the point of entry online or on the entry form. Competition closing date: December 31, 2016.

FREE EIGHT PAGE PULL-OUT SHOW GUIDE 33 Show officials

SHOW GUIDE FREE EIGHT-PAGE PULL OUT Where: Staffordshire County Showground When: April 23-24, gates open 9am What: Simply one of the biggest and best classic bike shows in the world

GET YOUR TICKETS! ➤ classicbikeshows.com ☎ 01507 529529 Adult one day: Advance £12 | On the gate £14 Senior citizen one day: Advance £11 | On the gate £13 Under 12s one day: Advance £3 | On the gate £4 FREE parking at the venue Closing date for advance ticket sales is 11.59pm on Sunday, April 17, 2016.

Club list part 1 | p34-35 Timetable | p36 Show map | p36-37 Club list part 2 | p38 Private entry list | p38 Awards list | p39

For a full list of traders and autojumble plots visit the information desk or see the boards at the venue. You can also go to classicbikeshows.com or download the Classic Bike Shows app one week prior to the event.

Show organiser: Mortons Media Group Exhibition manager: Nick Mowbray Administration manager: Glynis Roberts Exhibition sales executives: Andrew Catton, Sophie Brown Health and safety: Jacob Beeson Trade gate coordinator: Kyle Curtis Press officer/show guide editor: Jack Harrison Founder and consultant: Alan Whitehead Sponsors: Carole Nash Consultants Ltd The Classic MotorCycle Classic Racer Classic Dirt Bike Commentators: Steve Plater Tim Britton Caterers: Jenkinsons Ltd The Barn Food Shop Outside catering: Severn Valley Catering Bars: Pegasus Hospitality Electrician: TG Hughes Electrical Security: TSS Security Display equipment: Hire Requirements PA system: Peter Lewis Communications Traffic control management: TMS Auctioneer: Bonhams First aid: British Red Cross, Stafford

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Club List

Acorns Motorcycle Club Balcony | B118 497 R Hall 1972 ETH Grasstrack 498 P Shemwell 1971 MZ 150 TS 499 R Simkin 1968 Cheney/BSA Victor 500 J Jackson 1965 Greeves Anglian 501 D Bloor 1974 Norton/Wasp MX Outfit 502 S Whitehouse 1961 Greeves Scottish 503 A Talbot 1972 Kawasaki HIB Triple 504 T Latham 1972 AJS Stormer 505 T Falcus 1976 Cheney/Yamaha MX 506 B Hall 1964 ETH/BSA Grasstrack AJS & Matchless Owners Club Main Hall | M64 612 R Bellett 1961 AJS Model 31 613 T Brown 1926 AJS Model 5G 614 D Woods 1929 AJS Model 1 615 S Smith 1959 Matchless G12 616 I Massey 1958 AJS Model 18 617 D Massey 1953 Matchless G80c 618 A Foxley 1964 Matchless G80 619 T Harvey 1955 AJS Model 16 Ariel Leader and Arrow Club Balcony | B120 Exhibits TBC Ariel Owners Motorcycle Club Main Hall | M72 398 P Kemp 1950 Ariel VG 399 J Ellis 1959 Ariel/Honda Special 400 P Jameson 1936 Ariel Square Four 401 R Gwynn 1940 Ariel VH 402 C R-Aspley 1954 Ariel Square Four Mk2 403 L Grant 1932 Ariel Square Four Cammy Association of Pioneer Motorcyclists Side Hall | SH23 657 D Earnshaw 1911 BSA 658 R Boreham 1933 Triumph XO 150 659 G Davies 1923 AJS B1 660 B Clover 1934 Norton International 661 G Thompson 1946 BSA B31 662 D Millington 1948 EMC Split Single 663 V Carrington-Porter 1955 BSA C11 664 J Goodall 1960 Benelli OHC Racer Beartown Bikers Balcony | B123 Exhibits TBC Benelli Motobi Club GB Argyle Centre | A20 473 W Hill 1974 Benelli 125 Sport 474 P Rimmer 1981 Benelli 654T 475 K Latham 2006 Benelli Tornado 476 K Latham 1978 Benelli 250 Quattro 477 S Peace 1981 Benelli 124T 478 P Rimmer 1975 Benelli Hurricane 479 I Kitchen 1981 Benelli 250 Racer Rep 480 S Jackson 1984 Benelli 124 4T 481 P Rimmer 1978 Benelli 125 Turismo TOMCC (Birmingham & Wolverhampton) Main Hall | M42 632 M Griffith 1958 Triumph Tiger 100 633 Z Cano 2006 Triumph Bonneville 634 A Sexton 1968 Triumph Bonneville 635 T Eborall 1961 Triumph Bonneville 636 J Thompson 1959 Triumph Speed Twin 637 C Robin 1981 Triumph Bonneville 638 C Morris 1976 Triumph Bonneville 639 A Bromwich 1970 Triumph Bonneville 640 M Davies 1993 Triumph Trident 641 T McKie 1975 Triumph Trident 642 K Talbot 1972 Triumph Tiger 650 643 A Talbot 1965 Triumph Saint

Bridport Classic Motorcycle Club Balcony | B119 589 P Wright 1965/66 BSA Lightning Rocket 590 N Bartlett 1959 BSA A10 591 C Mason 1969 Triumph Trophy 592 D Hooper 1949 Norton International 593 C Cannon 1938 AJS Silver Streak 594 P Ackerman 1980 Triumph TR7 595 T Fry 1972 Triumph TR6 596 S Park 1937 Ariel RH Red Hunter 597 I Poskett 1961 BSA Bantam

565 P Collins

British Motorcycle Riders Club (Oxford) Side Hall | SH24 417 J Lay 1937 BSA B21 418 J Heredge 1914 Wall Autowheel 419 G Ives 1947 Velocette KSS Mk2 Special 420 C Linton-Allen 1960 Triumph Twenty One 421 R Taylor 1973 Royal Enfield Interceptor 422 A Taylor 1988 Silk 500S 423 P Albert 1946 Norton Model 18 424 J Thrussell 1957 BSA Gold Star 425 C Brennand 1970 BSA Woodsman 426 G Lay 1951 Velocette MAC

Classic Yamaha Competition Machinery Classic Dirt Bike Hall | DB5 Exhibits TBC

BSA Bantam Club Side Hall | SH28 462 D Legge 1952 BSA Bantam GPO D1 463 D Legge 1968 BSA Bantam GPO D14 464 J Edwards 1971 BSA Bantam GPO B175 465 D Lewis 1965 BSA Bantam D7 466 K Owen 1952 BSA Bantam D1 467 B Pryce 1968 BSA Bantam D14 468 M Kilvert 1965 BSA Bantam D7 Racer 469 N Bramley 1967 BSA Bantam D1 Racer 470 K Wright 1959 BSA Bantam D1 Racer BSA Owners Club (North Staffordshire Section) Main Hall | M77 360 T Shuker 1968 BSA Sport Bantam 361 G Rogers 1967 BSA C25 Barracuda 362 C Podmore 1960 BSA A7 SS 363 J Slater 1970 BSA Victor 364 M Forrest 1967 BSA WD B40 365 L Webb 1968 BSA Rocket Three 366 N Cooper 1971 BSA A65 Thunder Bolt 367 P Bull 1956 BSA C12 368 J Berrows 1959 BSA Dandy Caimen Motorcycle Club Side Hall | SH10 129 D Duthoit 1911 Triumph Model H 130 A Delfly 1964 Triumph TR6C 131 JP Tancrez 1970 Solex 3800 CBX Riders Club UK Balcony | B116 288 A Williams 1979 Honda CBX 289 A Fisher 1979 Honda CBX Moto Martin 290 D Kane 1979 Honda CBX 291 C Woodcock 1979 Honda CBX 292 P Bennetts 1979 Honda Moto Martin 293 K Murphy 1979 Honda CBX Special 294 P William 1979 Honda CBX 295 J Stone 1979 Honda CBX Classic Off-Road (Lymm) Classic Dirt Bike Hall | DB6, DB7 554 J Mutch 1954 Dot Trials 555 M Price 1978 Bultaco Sherpa 556 D Price 1973 Hodaka Combat Wombat 557 N Daniels 1972 Hodaka Combat Wombat 558 A Price 1995 RTX Trials 559 S Kingstone 1975 Hodaka Road Toad 560 P Couper 1973 Hodaka Super Rat 561 A Price 2001 Lifan On-Off-Road 562 P Davies 1972 Kawasaki MTI 563 J Davies 1978 Indian JC5C 564 G Walker 1968 Suzuki Gaunt Trials

566 Derek 567 A Whitehead 568 Mike 569 P Underwood

1938 Jap Excelsior Speedway 1964 Dot Trials 1963 Dot Trials 1981 Maico Scrambler 1991 Cota Montesa Scrambler

Classic 50cc Racing Club Balcony | B123 Exhibits TBC

CMA (UK) Balcony | B108 509 P Raybould 510 P Raybould 511 B Evans 512 G Hambleton 513 A Raven 514 P Parker Cossack Owners Club Balcony | B131 527 C Booth 528 T Jones 529 M Woodward 530 G Carrol 531 B Toland 532 P Whitney 533 J Harrop 534 K Platek 535 P Inman 536 M Stevens 537 P Codling 538 P Greensmith 539 M Luyt

1950 Moto Guzzi Airone TP Sport 1966 Honda CB160 1965 Royal Enfield GT Continental 1954 James Cadet 1991 BMW K75 RT 1963 BSA Gold Star

1976 IZH Jupiter 3 Trial bike and sidecar 1975 IZH Voskhod 1977 IZH Jupiter 3 2001 IMZ gearup and military sidecar 1973 IMZ M63 1980 Trial bike 1960 WSK 2001 IMZ Retro 1999 KMZ MT 2 1980 IMZ M67 1999 IMZ Dalesman 1957 Minsk M1A1

CRMC Balcony | B115 371 D&L White

1976 Spondon Yamaha TZ350 372 B Mills 1962 Norton Manx 373 K Latherton 1963 Bulsader 374 L Judkins 1984 MBA 375 H Swetnam 1970 Seeley Norton Commando 376 G Freeman 1973 Honda K4 377 J Freeman Yamaha FZ 378 A Perch 1972 Yamaha TD2 Dot Motorcycle Club Main Hall | M89 140 J Rogers 1951 Dot TD 141 R Cusworth 1952 Dot Motor Truck 142 P Davy 1956 Dot Mancunian 143 A Davy 1962 Dot ViVi 144 M Knowles 1966 Dot White Strength 145 D Cloughton 1969 Dot Ossa 146 G Jackson 1978 Dot DMW Ducati Owners Club GB Side Hall | SH29 429 K Baker 1984 Ducati SD900 Darmah 430 D Baker 1994 Ducati Monster M600 431 L Scott 1995 Ducati 900SS 432 N Wakefield 1998 Ducati 748 433 W Penman 1988 Ducati 400F3 434 T Wright 1997 Ducati 600SS 435 C Tassell 2008 Ducati Desmosedici RRD16 436 T Mallion 1992 Ducati 851 SP3 437 R Curzon 1998 Ducati 916 438 P Bramhall 2013 Ducati Hyperstrada

FREE EIGHT PAGE PULL-OUT SHOW GUIDE 35 Excelsior Talisman Enthusiasts Side Hall | SH9 86 D Rutherford 1955 Excelsior Talisman SESTT2 87 T Rutherford 1956 Excelsior Talisman TT3 88 T Biglands 1957 Excelsior Talisman STT5 89 C Powell 1957 Sutherland Talisman S3 90 A Powell 1955 Excelsior Talisman TT2 91 C Ellison 1952 Excelsior Talisman STT1 Francis-Barnett Owners’ Club Main Hall | M60 218 S Elkes 1963 Francis-Barnett Cruiser Sports 91 219 S Elkes 1963 Francis-Barnett Fulmar Sports 190 220 D Heckle 1940 Francis-Barnett Power Bike 150 221 P Willis 1956 Francis-Barnett Falcon 74 222 D Lloyd 1963 Francis-Barnett Cruiser 89 223 R Adams 1955 Francis-Barnett Cruiser 71 224 A Longfield 2015 Francis-Barnett Falcon 225 A Longfield 1953 Francis-Barnett Merlin 226 A Longfield 2014 Francis-Barnett Kestrel 227 S Houghton 1964 Francis-Barnett Cruiser 89 Gawsworth Jesters MCC Balcony | B121 Exhibits TBC Gold Star Owners Club Main Hall | M79 Exhibits TBC Greeves Riders Association Main Hall | M66 247 G Walker 1963 Greeves TES and sidecar 248 M Knowles 1961 Greeves Tri-Greeves 249 M Nicholas 1955 Greeves 20T 250 I Hodge 1969 Greeves Griffon 251 D Heath 1961 Greeves 32DC 252 J Nicholas 1958 Greeves 20D 253 D Bradley 1951 Greeves XP1 Replica 254 R Thornton 1965 Greeves RCS Hednesford Motorcycle Club Balcony | B125 149 M Gallear 1958 James Captain 150 A Farnsworth 1963 BSA A65 151 B Jones 1999 Triumph Trophy 152 P March 1955 Norman Model C 153 M Austin 1999 Triumph Speed Triple 154 B Jarvis 1955 Norman Model C 155 A Merriman 1952 Royal Enfield Bullet 156 P Onions 1936 Ariel Red Hunter Hesketh Owners Club Balcony | B112 206 D Harris 1983 Hesketh Vampire 207 M Durrant 2016 Hesketh 24 208 G Woodhams 2016 Hesketh 24 209 N Hope 1982 Hesketh V1000 210 J Mitchell 1982 Hesketh V1000 211 D Fail 1982 Hesketh V1000 212 T Spencer 1982 Hesketh V1000 Sidecar 213 P White 1983 Hesketh Vampire 214 C White 1982 Hesketh V1000 215 D Sturgess 1982 Hesketh V1000 Historic Honda Collection Argyle Centre | A21 Exhibits TBC Historic Police Motorcycle Group Side Hall | SH27 380 G Scott 1982 BMW R80 TIC 381 K Owen 1969 Triumph TR6P Saint 382 B Hollis 1968 Velocette LE200 Mk3 383 C Blundell 1968 Norton Atlas Police 384 T Watkin 1996 Kawasaki P15 385 P Read 1960 Triumph 5TA Police

386 R Lindberg 387 A Tunicliffe 388 K Baxter

1961 BSA Gold Flash A10 1966 Velocette LE200 Mk2 1938 Brough Superior SS80

Indian Motorcycle Club Balcony | B110 Exhibits TBC Italian Motorcycle Owners Club Balcony | B124 93 R Dudding 1972 Ducati Scrambler 94 S Wood 1955 Motobi Spring Lasting 95 G Hallett 1971 Benelli SS 96 M Bracken 1959 Ducati Racer 97 I Tigwell Motobi Racer 98 G Arnold Motobi Racer 99 C Yardley Ducati F2 Pantah 100 I Ritchie 1977 Garelli Cross 101 G Wood 1956 Beta Mondial 102 M Kremin 1976 Beta GS 103 K Small 2008 MV Agusta Brutale 104 C Stockton 1955 Ducati TL 105 D Fryer 1973 MV Agusta Germano 106 S Thomson 1954 Mi-Val GS 107 S Thomson 1964 Gilera Giubileo 108 R Maulson 1972 Aermacchi Ala D’oro Replica Jawa CZ Owners Club Balcony | B130 111 I Bridges 1976 CZ 998.2 112 B Negus 1937 Jawa Lidivoa Type 113 J Woods 1935 CZ 114 R Gibson 1962 Jawa 353 115 L Packer 1965 CZ Twin Port 116 D Angel 2015 Jawa Sportard 117 A Williams 1979 Jawa 638 118 M Morgan 1969 Gaunt 119 M Wainwright 1955 CZ-Walter 350 120 A Smethers 1968 CZ 350 121 P Mason 1972 Jawa Mustang 122 G Newport 1950 Jawa Perak Model 11 123 G Derland 1971 Jawa 360 124 R Henderson 1952 CZ CZ125c 125 P Collins 1969 Jawa Speedway 126 T Breeze 1981 CZ 471 Kettles ’n’ Kwaks (Stafford) Balcony | B128 517 C Wright 1977 Yamaha XT 500 518 A Perkins 1977 Yamaha DT 175 519 M Andrew 1982 Honda 900F 520 M Williams 1976 Suzuki GT 521 P Bibby 1972 Suzuki GT 522 B Millar 1973 Suzuki TS 523 S Long 1975 Suzuki GT 524 S Lewis 1974 Suzuki GT LE Velocette Club Main Hall | M73 178 D Ball 1957 Velocette Vogue 179 D Ball 1965 Velocette LE Mk2 180 M Skinner 1961 Velocette Viceroy 181 P Tolley 1954 Velocette LE Mk2 182 C Phillips 1964 Velocette Vision 183 J Wright 1958 Velocette Valiant 184 J Rose 1957 Velocette LE/Valiant 185 H Wright, C Rose 1971 Velocette LE London Douglas MCC Main Hall | M88 622 B Bailey 1927 Douglas EW 623 G Hall 1914 Douglas Model U 624 M Wheway 1917 Douglas 2 3/4 625 J Ramsey 1956 Douglas Dragonfly 626 G Gatrell 1951 Douglas 90 Plus 627 R Gibbard 1951 Douglas Comp & Sidecar 628 D Pitt 1936 Douglas Comet 629 L Boydell 1951 Douglas Cut Away Engine

Maico Balcony | B107 171 J Churchill 172 M Plummer 173 P Lewis 174 P Pateman 175 R Winters

1959 Maico Mobil 1960 Maico Maicoletta 1958 Maico Maicoletta 1960 Maico Maicoletta 1957 Maico Maicoletta

Marston Sunbeam Club & Register Main Hall | M65 340 R Eyre 1913 Sunbeam 2¾ hp 341 A Beggs 1914 Sunbeam 3½ hp 342 P Hutton 1926 Sunbeam Model 5 343 A Orton 1932 Sunbeam Lion 344 A Orton 1932 Sunbeam Model 9 345 M Webster 1929 Sunbeam Model 90 346 L Hobbs 1934 Sunbeam Model 95 Morini Riders Club Balcony | B109 391 R Masters 1983 Morini 500 Sei-V 392 J Parbery 1977 Morini 350 Strada 393 P Compton 1979 Morini 125H 394 P Bootherstone 1960 Morini 150 Corsaro 395 W Almond 2009 Morini Scrambler MV Agusta Main Hall | M74 Exhibits TBC MZ Riders Club Balcony | B124 441 P Mason 2002 MZ Skorpion Traveller 442 R Fardoe 1987 MZ ETZ 250 443 J Mather 2005 MZ RT 125 444 B Lumb 1987 MZ ETZ 250 445 D Mountford 1980 Simson S70 446 N Rogers 1980 MZ TS 250 447 A Garbett 1993 MZ Saxon Tour 251 448 M Pedley 1971 MZ Trophy NABD Meat Hall | MH1 335 C Arblaster 336 NABD 337 S Doyle

1999 Kawasaki ZR6 2000 Suzuki GS 1982 Honda CB1100

National Autocycle and Cyclemotor Club Argyle Centre | A12 274 P Raybould 1964 NSU Quickly G23 275 B Rushton 1957 New Hudson Restyled Autocycle 276 J Burgess 1957 Ducati Moped 277 M Hele 1930 Alcyon Autocycle BMA 278 B Jeffcoat 1960 Powell Joy Bike 279 N Devonport 1952 Power PakCyclemotor 280 J Burgess 1951 Francis-Barnett Autocycle 281 I McGregor 1948 Cyclo Rex Cyclemaster 282 J Aston 1972 Puch MS 50D 283 I Harris 1959 Kreidler Florette 284 B Danks 1954 Cyclemaster Special 285 R Hele 1943 James Autocycle National Sprint Association Argyle Centre | A8 484 J Phillips 1946 James ML 485 R Phillips 1964 Ariel Arrow 486 S Kirkpatrick 2000 Gilera Runner 487 D Price 1929 Velocette KN 488 S Massie 1958 BSA Bantam 489 S Smith 1958 AJS 7R 490 D Smith 1991 Honda RS 491 g Sykes 1992 Kawasaki ZXR 492 A Tinnion 2000 Yamaha R6 493 A Barkus 1999 Kawasaki ZXR 494 J Newell 1957 Triumph T100 Norton Owners Club Main Hall | M75 257 N Shogsmith 258 C Streather

1924 Norton 16H 1928 Norton CSI

38 The Carole Nash International Classic MotorCycle Show, April 23-24 259 R Senior 260 M Treasure 261 I Somerville 262 D Harris 263 D Harris 264 I Loram 265 G Molyneux 266 D Catton 267 P Williams 268 D Catton 269 D Loram 270 M Harris 271 M Harris

1936 Norton Model 50 1949 Norton Model 30 1957 Norton Manx 1962 Norton Navigator 1969 Norton Commando 1990 Norton FI 2001 Norton Special 1959 Norton Dominator 99 2015 Norton JPN Replica 1932 Norton Model 30 1973 Norton Commando 1976 Norton Mk3 1959 Norton Dominator 88

Owd Codgers MCC and Friends Classic Dirt Bike Hall | DB1, DB9 667 D Thomas Sprite Trials 668 G Kidd 1965 BSA C15 Trials 669 C Baker Bultaco Sherpa 670 E Woolliscroft 1964 James M25T 671 J Woolliscroft 1979 Ossa TR77 672 B Dale Cheetah 673 B White Bultaco Sidecar 674 D Cooper Aprilia Sidecar 675 S Chell Norton Wasp Moto X Sidecar 676 J Rawson Bultaco Sherpa 677 J Cook Villiers Cut Away 678 M Allan Montesa Cota 679 R Smart Ariel HT 680 C Smart Norton 500T

681 W Voulkes 682 D Sherbourne 683 M Jones 684 G Mann 685 C Newshome 686 C Fray 687 T Melia

Francis-Barnett BSA C15 Trials Sidecar Jap Speedway Jap Grasstrack Greeves Norton 500 T Norton 500 T Sidecar

576 D Raybould 577 N Finney 578 D Hollyman

1949 Royal Enfield Flying Flea 1964 Royal Enfield Interceptor 1968 Royal Enfield Bullet

Rudge Enthusiasts Club Main Hall | M61 646 M Wild 647 M Griffiths 648 P Clary 649 N Rudge 650 R Gough 651 D McMahon 652 R Gardiner 653 A Gardiner 654 S Bolger

Raleigh Motorcycle Club Balcony | B106 Exhibits TBC Rolls-Royce Vintage and Classic VMCC Balcony | B122 230 A Trueman 1923 Cotton Dart 231 C Trueman 1928 AJS M8 232 K Waklin 1926 AJS G8 233 T Steeples 1957 BSA A10 234 R Philips 1912 FN Single 235 J Philips 1924 BSA L23

1921 Rudge Multi 1937 Rudge Rapid 1937 Rudge Special 1930 Rudge Special 1933 Rudge Special 1950 Rudge V-Twin 1937 Rudge Ulster 1924 Rudge Four 1939 Rudge Ulster

South Wales Sunbeam MC Club Balcony | B105 581 D Harrison 1971 Dresda Triton 582 B Farmer Suzuki B100 583 A Jenkins Triumph Tiger Cub 584 K Lewis 1965 Triumph Tiger 90 585 L Northover Suzuki GSX 1100 586 S Shannon Seeley 500 Replica

Royal Enfield Owners Club Main Hall | M44 572 J Bromcazio 1969 Royal Enfield Interceptor 573 E Barnes 1960 Royal Enfield Super Meteor 574 A Hitchcook 1958 Royal Enfield Fire Arrow 575 D Morse 1942 Royal Enfield Model CO/B

Scottish Cub Fest Classic Dirt Bike Hall | DB3, DB4 Exhibits TBC

Private Entry List Main Hall

44 W Howlett 45 V Sowerby 46 R Rhodes 47 R Snuggs 48 J Burgess 49 S Gollings 50 P Gollings 51 D Oliver 52 M Silverwood 53 H Bullough 54 P Rutter 55 B Hazelden 56 R Hamilton 43 P Muxlow 42 D Wake 41 M Gruitt 40 M Robinson 39 T Melia 38 D Thom 37 L Askey 36 R Tomblin 35 G Nock 27 S Kelly

1966 BSA Spitfire Mk11 Special 650 1953 Triumph Terrier 150 1963 AJS 31 CSR 650 1967 Royal Enfield Continental GT 250 1967 Kerry Capitano 49 1960 Cotton Vulcan 197 1963 Cotton Continental 250 1978 Triumph Buccaneer 750 1984 BMW R80G/S 800/50 1978 Triumph Bonneville 750 1935 Indian Four 1300 1960 Ariel Arrow 250 1916 Harley J 1000 1960 BSA Super Rocket 650 1948 Lambretta B 125 1947 Lambretta A 125 1947 Lambretta A 125 1960 Norton Manx 350 1941 Royal Enfield WD/C 350 1927 Royal Enfield 2½ hp 250 1969 Norton/Triumph Triton 650 1961 Norton B4 Sports 324 1928 Sunbeam Model 90 500

The Graham Nock DMW Collection 1957 1958 1971 1962

DMW Bambi Scooter DMW budget bike DMW Dawson Special MK15 Scrambler

Classic Dirt Bike Hall 1001 D Littlehales 1002 A Wright 1003 P Lockwood 1004 D Price 1005 T Palmer 1006 D Cartwright 1007 W Eckel 1008 T Pollard

1980 1980 1959 1982 1963 1958 1938 1979

Fantic 200 Trial Bultaco Sherpa Matchless G80 Moto Villa Enduro Greeves TFS Greeves 20 TA Japette 250 Light Honda TL

200 325 500 125 250 250 250 125

33 S Lehane 32 K Beetham 31 D Taylor 30 P Andrews 29 P Onions 28 A Roberts 12 A Sexton 13 W Malone 14 G Gunther 34 G Bowden 11 D Gothard 15 K Arkle 16 K Arkle 17 M Clayson 18 H Powell 19 D Powell 20 R Dixon 21 S Pool 22 K Baxter 23 M Bracken 24 J Weedon 25 J Weedon 26 I Johnston

1969 Suzuki T500 1963 Norton ES2 1981 Triumph T140 1959 BSA A10-4 1925 ECW Brooklands 1957 Triumph TR5 1968 Triumph Bonneville 1930 Royal Enfield C30 1962 Ariel Golden Arrow 1966 Triumph TT Special 1965 BSA Spitfire Hornet 1979 Laverda Jota 1980 Triumph Bonneville 1958 Triumph TR6/13 1959 BSA Golden Flash 1957 BSA Golden Flash 1924 James 750 V Twin 1955 BSA C10L 1925 BSA B25 Round Tank 1958 Ducati Sport 1966 BSA A65L Lightning Rickman/Tri 1980 Triumph T140E

500 500 750 1100 800 500 650 350 250 650 650 1000 750 650 650 650 750 250 250 175 650 650 750

Classic Racer Grand Prix Paddock

557 Andrew Smith 564 BRT Racing 556 CRMC 572 Ferry Brouwer 566 Graeme Hardy 516 Joe Johnson 570 Joey Dunlop Foundation 515 Lloyd Dickinson

565a Mike Morris 561 National Motorcycle Road Races 562 Pete Beale 558-560 Real Race Bikes 565 Rob Baker 568 Solo 563 Steve Ledsham 567 Tom Meliah

Firing up sessions are 11.30am and 2.30pm on Saturday and 11.30am and 3pm on Sunday in the race paddock Information correct and complete at the time of printing. Private entries are subject to change, and additional private entries may be added ahead of the event.

FREE EIGHT PAGE PULL-OUT SHOW GUIDE 39 Sunbeam Owners Fellowship Argyle Centre | A19 134 R Darling 1951 Sunbeam S7 Deluxe 135 C Griggs 1952 Sunbeam S8 136 C Martin 1947 Sunbeam S7 137 C Temple-Smith 1952 Sunbeam S7 Deluxe Tamworth & District Classic MCC Side Hall | SH25 Exhibits TBC The BMW Club Balcony | B126 349 B Price 350 J Pattinson 351 M Stagonalis 352 M Delecoe 353 M Bolto 354 C Hall 355 B Thomas 356 C Newall 357 D Inglewood

1981 BMW R80 1991 BMW R80 RT 1956 BMW R25/3 1990 BMW R100 1978 BMW R75 1960 BMW R60/2 1961 BMW R27 1978 BMW R90/6 1958 BMW R20

The British Two Stroke Club Side Hall | SH30 159 M Taylor 1926 Dunelt Model G 160 M Lee 1939 Velocette GTP 161 M Allsop 1948 Corgi Mk1 162 D Johnson 1948 James Comet 163 B Wilson 1954 Excelsior Talisman 164 I Hathaway 1956 Tandon Super Imp 165 N Lowes 1957 James Colonel 166 P James 1966 James Captain L20s 167 H Sylvester 1974 Mobylette X7 168 K Ashcroft 1988 Suzuki ZA50 The Greedy Pigs MCC Balcony | B129 323 K Kus 1995 Harley-Davidson Sportster 324 A Greatbach 1996 Suzuki Bandit 325 K Byrne 1950 Triumph Thunderbird 326 D Rocka 1987 Honda Magna G1 327 S Byrne 2008 Harley-Davidson XL 328 T Boswell 2003 Honda Shadow VT 329 J Buddin 1994 Honda Hornet 330 A Cart 1982 Kawasaki Z1000 Triumph Terrier and Tiger Cub Register Argyle Centre | A15 60 M Powell 1958 Triumph Cub T20c 61 C Davies 1961 Triumph Cub T20 Red 62 C Davies 1968 Triumph Cub T20b Blue 63 A Lewis 1963 Triumph Cub T20 64 N Skinner 1962 Triumph T20 Cub 65 A Dale 1961 Triumph T20 Cub 66 G Greaves 1964 Triumph T20 Cub 67 G Fisher 1968 Triumph T20M 68 M Wright 1960 Triumph T20 69 M Cummersall 1957 Triumph T20 Tiger Cub 70 S Cooper 1961 Triumph T20 Tiger Cub 71 S Cooper 1954 Triumph Terrier

72 B Gibb 73 M Estall

1954 Triumph Terrier T15 1954 Triumph Terrier

Trident & Rocket 3 Owners Club Balcony | B114 406 R Darby 1970 Triumph T 150 T 407 N Davies 1972 Triumph T 150 T 408 R Hunt 1971 BSA Rocket 3 409 R Sangwin 1969 Triumph T 150 T 410 M Taylor 1969 BSA Rocket 3 411 D Eardley 1972 BSA Rocket 3 412 D Searby 1972 Triumph X75 413 C Shepard 1975 Triumph T 160 414 D Bloor 1975 Triumph T 160 Triton Owners Club GB Balcony | B11 Exhibits TBC Velocette Owners Club Main Hall | M62 238 N Redley 1956 Velocette Venom 239 T Lewthwaite 1960 Velocette Viper 240 NMM* 1960 Velocette Venom 241 I Redley 1958 Velocette Venom Clubman Mk1 242 T Ainley 1962 Velocette Venom 243 J Whitworth 1962 Velocette Viper Clubman 244 H Jones 1959 Velocette Viper *National Motorcycle Museum Vincent HRD Owners Club (North Staffordshire) Main Hall | M87 309 J Ellor 1949 Vincent Meteor 310 N Lowe 1950 Vincent Comet 311 J Abrahams 1949 Vincent Black Lightning 312 J Abrahams 1950 Vincent Norvin 313 J Abrahams 1951 Vincent Rapide 314 C Jackson 1954 Vincent Special 315 C Jackson 1955 Vincent Fox 316 D Perry 1955 Vincent Black Knight 317 E Elkin 1950 Vincent Comet 318 R Kettle 1949 Vincent Rapide 319 J Ellor 1950 Vincent Black Shadow 320 D Perry 1953 Vincent Black Shadow VMSC Main Hall | M69 451 I Harrop 452 A Schofield 453 P Newbury 454 J Truluck 455 A Mills 456 B Clough 457 A Porter 458 P Whittle 459 M Hill

1958 Sun Wasp 1955 Victoria Nicky 1963 Vespa PK 50 1959 BSA Sunbeam 1951 Lambretta C 1950 Lambretta B Heinkel Tourist Lambretta D 1955 Lambretta D

VJMC Main Hall | M46 298 D Le Noan 1983 Yamaha RD 350 YPVS

299 D Oritt 300 C Owens 301 H Cockerton 302 J Munford 303 W Barber 304 R Gibbons 305 A Bolas 306 M Wheeler

1992 Honda FireBlade 1976 Kawasaki Z900 A4 1967 Suzuki T20 1969 Honda SS50E 1972 Suzuki A100K 1998 Yamaha TRX 850 1999 Yamaha R1 1996 Honda CBR600 F-T

VJMC (South Staffordshire) Argyle Centre | A3 188 R Wooton 1973 Honda CB 189 M Gill 1977 Suzuki GT 190 T Shale 1967 Yamaha Classic Racer 191 A Titterton 1980 Yamaha XT 192 P Starling 1993 Yamaha YZF 193 J Gould 1994 Suzuki DR 194 T Farrington 1991 Kawasaki ZR 195 T Bullows 1984 Kawasaki ZR 196 G Farrington 1976 Honda PF 197 B Homer 1976 Suzuki GT 198 D Kingston 1985 Kawasaki GPZ 199 K Thompson 1974 Suzuki TS 200 A Squire 1977 Honda CB 201 T Rogers 1990 Yamaha FS-1 202 L Anson 1991 Kawasaki KR1S 203 C Thay 1997 Kawasaki ZX7R VMCC Main Hall | M86 542 R Hann 1921 Rover Imperial 543 K Booth 1960 Francis-Barnett Falcon 87 544 K Wain 1979 Moto Guzzi Le Mans 545 P Howell 1929 Douglas EW 546 VMCC 1964 Royal Enfield Turbo Twin 547 VMCC 1960 Norton Model 50 548 VMCC 1930 Velocette KSS 549 D Coxon 1955 Triumph Tiger 100 550 I Rhodes 1929 Velocette KTT 551 G Sleaman 1973 Triumph Trident Wolverhampton & District Classic MCC Side Hall | SH31 76 K Wilson 1958 Triumph Tiger 110 77 M Holmes 1960 Triumph Super Rocket 78 T Clements 1972 Norton Commando 79 J Williams 1972 Triumph Daytona T100R 80 L Williams 1961 Triumph Twenty One 81 J Steed 1951 Vincent Comet 82 G Taft 1962 BSA Golden Flash 83 G Ash 1962 Triumph Bonneville Information correct and complete at the time of printing. Clubs exhibits are subject to change, and additional club exhibits may be added ahead of the event.

For exhibition enquiries...

Call: 01507 529430 Email: exhibitions@mortons.co.uk

Awards List ● Best in Show, The Whitehead Rosebowl, £100 and Rosette ● Best Machine of Technical Interest ● Best Veteran 1st, 2nd, 3rd ● Best Vintage 1st, 2nd, 3rd ● Best Post-Vintage 1st, 2nd, 3rd ● Best Post-War 1st, 2nd, 3rd ● Best Classic 1st, 2nd, 3rd ● Best Japanese Machine ● Best Military Machine ● Best Autocycle ● Best Scooter ● Best Sidecar Combination ● Best Continental Machine ● Best Competition Machine ● Best Scrambles Machine ● Best Trials Machine ● Best Enduro Machine ● Most Original Machine ● Best Triton ● Best Racing Machine ● Best Classic Racer Grand Prix Display ● 30 Highly Commended Rosettes

SPECIAL HONOURS

● Award for Engineering Excellence, Kay Engineering Trophy ● Outstanding Service to the Classic Motorcycle Movement, The Frank Farrington Award ● Best Villiers Engined Machine, Villiers Services Trophy ● Best Lady Entrant, Tracy Tools Trophy ● Best Ex-TT Machine, Hailwood Trophy ● Best Indian, Motordrome Trophy ● Best Classic Special, Greg Roberts Motorcycles Trophy

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Best Club Stand 1st, 2nd, 3rd Best British Made Club Stand Best Non-British Made Club Stand Best Mixed Make Club Stand Best Local Area Club Stand Best Trade Stand Exhibit Best Trade Stand Display

JUDGES

Head: Dennis Frost Richard Birch Ken Sprayson David Fereday John Wyatt Matthew Pinhey Job Grimshaw

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2016 Steve Cooper Rick Parkington Bill Bewley Richard Duffin Ian Harrop James Robinson Malc Wheeler

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Stafford show highlights: Restoration Theatre For April’s Restoration Theatre, journalist and TV broadcaster Jerry Thurston will be taking on a live motorcycle rebuild using genuine Suzuki parts. The man himself tells us more…

In the Meat Hall at Staffordshire Country Showground (just off the Main Hall) you will notice a small but perfectly formed Suzuki which, with a little luck, should over the course of the show become a fully built motorcycle from what was a pile of scattered bits.

This pretty little machine was rescued from a breaker’s yard having been ‘restored’ with a layer of silver paint. Fortunately with a drop of solvent the scruffy silver came off to reveal a highly original motorcycle worthy of restoration.

Most of the team involved is used to restoring machines that have no spares back-up, so this time it has been a real treat to be able to go directly to the manufacturer to get original parts off the shelf.

Of course it would be impossible to do a complete restoration in two short show days, so the last couple of months have involved a certain amount of pre-preparation.

Considering the tendency for these ‘learner’ machines to be involved in accidents and to be thrashed mercilessly – and the 20,000 miles on the odometer – the condition was remarkable, although most of the engine internals have been replaced as a precaution. The main enemy of the Suzuki it seems was

the weather, the original finish being unable to hold off the ravages of 45 winters. In getting the finish back to ‘showroom’ it has been a delight to be able to showcase the talents of the specialists involved. There are some whose work will glitter for all to see, and others whose painstaking hours will forever be hidden inside the engine but nevertheless having contributed just as much to the project.

Disasters aside, we should have a ready-to-run motorcycle by close of play on Sunday… wish us luck.

Thanks for the project go to…

Genunie Suzuki parts: Suzuki Vintage Parts, suzuki-gb.co.uk/mx/ my-suzuki/vintage-parts Chrome plating: Marque Restore of Coventry, marquerestore.co.uk, 0247 662 2225 Powder coating: Classic Coatings Ltd of Grantham, classic-coatings.co.uk, 01476 576087 Paintwork: JBS Motorcycle Painting, 01935 863676 Wheel restoration: Central Wheel Components, central-wheel.co.uk, 01675 462264 Internal engine work: KP Motosolutions, kpmotosolutions.com, 07508 606418

Ones to watch 1963 Bulsader

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Owner: K Latherton Ex-sidecar racer Keith has built his special using a Royal Enfield Bullet engine, housed in a Crusader frame from the same maker.

Stand: CRMC Balcony | B115

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1929 Velocette KTT

The Suzuki AS50 Introduced to the UK towards the end of 1969, it was the precursor to the perhaps better remembered A50P which came a couple of years later.

Although generically referred to as a moped in later years, these early versions were described in contemporary road-tests as a 50cc motorcycle.

Mechanically advanced for the time, it featured a five-speed gearbox and the motor gave a

heady 4.9bhp thanks to its race inspired rotary inlet valve. All this meant a genuine (albeit downhill with a following wind) 60mph.

Worthy of academic note is the colour scheme, most AS50s were produced in a lovely metallic blue with a silver tank or an equally attractive cherry red with silver highlights. This machine, however, is in the rarer, but far less cheerful, silver and black.

Owner: I Rhodes The KTT is one of the most successful production racers of all time, with the 350cc overhead cam models running from Mk.I (as here) through to the Mk.VIII. Stand: VMCC Main Hall | M86

1952 Dot Motor Truck

Owner: R Cusworth The desire for cheap, utilitarian ‘work’ transport meant that firms such as Dot came up with ways to satisfy the need. The engine came from Villiers.

Stand: Dot Motorcycle Club Main Hall | M89

42 CLUBS | Stafford show preview

Stafford show highlights: Clubs Classic Brit bikes, exotic continentals, rare contraptions… the wonderful and expansive mix of club stands packed into the halls at Staffordshire County Showground have it all. A quick browse of the A-Z list (you can find one in the eight-page pull-out show guide in the centre of this issue) and all the big-hitters are there from likes of the multi-interest VMCC and VJMC through to the specialist owners’ clubs covering marques such as Francis-Barnett, Sunbeam, Velocette and Norton among others.

With 70 exhibits in total, there is far more to see and enjoy besides those mentioned, so make sure you factor in plenty of time to see them all.

1949 Vincent Black Lightning

Owner: J Abrahams The Vincent Black Lightning will be forever famous thanks to the efforts of bathing-trunk clad Rollie Free at Bonneville in 1948, where he recorded a top speed of 150.313mph.

Stand: Vincent HRD Owners Club Main Hall | M87

See them ridden and hear them roar Live-action events are an important and popular part of the Stafford shows, with the Classic Racer GP Paddock and the Classic Dirt Bike Experience being particular fans’ favourites.

In the race area, famous machines are fired up twice during each day of the event with the guest of honour in attendance, and over in the off-road arena there are two daily trials demonstrations hosted by journalist Tim Britton and aided by the Owd Codgers. Both are supported by static displays of stunning machines from individuals and groups alike.

The entertainment doesn’t end there either, with the gravity-defying Wall of Death open to showgoers throughout the weekend.

Ones to watch

1923 Cotton Dart

Owner: A Trueman Tony is a veteran of many glistening restorations, with this unusual ohc 350cc Dart engined Cotton among them. The Dart engine was made by AA Sidney, of OEC. Stand: Rolls-Royce Vintage and Classic VMCC Balcony | B122

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1921 Rover Imperial

Owner: R Hann VMCC president-elect Rodney has restored many machines over the years, with this beautiful Rover recently finished. Rover made motorcycles from 1902-1925.

Stand: VMCC Main Hall | M86

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The route is through the Yorkshire Wolds and the North Yorkshire Moors and you will, at certain points on this route, think you are in England in the 1940s and 50s.

The Yorkshire Wolds is not as famous or as popular as the Yorkshire Dales but David Hockney has certainly put its beauty on the map internationally. At the foot of the Wolds is the traditional market town of Pocklington full of thriving local businesses. The ride up onto the Wolds is through Givendale and on to Fridaythrope where the biker café of Seaways is located. Then down to Fimber roundabout (and another biker café) and along a beautiful road into the town of Malton.

Pickering and along to Grosmont provides the opportunity to have a good look at the NYM Railway and all the nostalgia that only steam locomotives can provide. Grosmont is also provides the setting for the TV series Heatbeat. The ride over the moors from Grosmont to Staithes is terrific as is the seaside home of famous Staithes Group of artists.

Runswick Bay is well worth a look

Pocklington Fridaythorpe Malton Pickering Grosmont Staithes Runswick Bay Whitby Stape Thixendale

Directions

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● Starting from Pem Lane, Pocklington, East Riding of Yorkshire YO42 2BA

● Turn left onto Runswick Lane for 0.7 miles and continue onto Hinderwell Lane for 0.1 miles.

● Head north-east on Chapmangate and take the third left onto The Mile and go through one roundabout for 1.9 miles.

● Turn right and follow Enderby Lane for 0.8 miles.

● Take a slight right onto Swineridge Lane, go 341ft, then take a slight left onto Givendale Hill and travel 3.9 miles. ● Turn right onto A166 and follow A166 for 2.6 miles. ● Take a slight left onto B1251 and travel 2.4 miles. ● At the roundabout take the first exit onto B1248, go through two roundabouts and travel for 9.9 miles. ● At the roundabout, take the first exit onto the B1248, go through one roundabout and travel for 0.4 miles. Take a right to stay on B1248 and go 0.3 miles. ● Turn right onto B1257 and continue to follow B1257 for 1.4 miles, going through one roundabout. ● At the roundabout, take the second exit onto A169 and follow A169 for 21.2 miles. ● Turn left onto Fairhead Lane and travel for 2 miles, and then turn left onto Front Street.

Travel for 0.5 miles. ● Take the first right, go 0.1 miles, then turn left towards High Street and travel for 1.2 miles. ● Turn right onto High Street, travel for 0.1 miles. ● Take a slight left towards A171 and go for another 1.4 miles. Turn left onto A171 and travel for 3.4 miles. ● Turn right onto High Street/B1266 and travel for 1.9 miles. ● Turn left onto Ellerby Bank, go 0.6 miles, then continue onto Ellerby Lane for 0.3 miles. ● Turn left onto A174, go 2.5 miles, then turn right onto Staites Lane, and go 0.4 miles. Total travelled so far: 58.4 miles. ● Head south-west on Staites Lane for 0.4 miles. ● Turn left onto Whitby Road/A174 and follow A174 for 1.4 miles.

● Turn left onto A174 and follow A174 for 7.2 miles, going through two roundabouts. ● At the roundabout, take the third exit onto Chubb Hill Road/A174 and travel for 0.3 miles. ● Turn right onto Prospect Hill/A171 and follow A171 for 4.7 miles, going through two roundabouts. ● Turn left towards High Street, travel for 1.5 miles, then continue onto High Street for 0.5 miles, then slight right onto Egton Cliff for 0.7 miles. ● Turn left towards Wheeldale Road, travel for 4 miles, then turn left onto Wheeldale Road and continue to follow road for 10.7 miles. ● Turn left onto Hungate/A170 and travel for 0.2 miles.

At the roundabout, take the third exit onto Malton Road/A169 and follow A169 for another 6.8 miles. ● At the roundabout, take the second exit onto Town Street/B1257, continue to follow B1257 for 1.5 miles, going through one roundabout. ● Turn left at Butcher Corner onto Castlegate/ B1248, go 0.3 miles, then turn left onto Church Street/B1248 and go 0.1 miles. ● At the roundabout, take the second exit onto Wold Street and continue to follow the road for 4.2 miles, turn left and travel for 1.8 miles. ● Turn left and travel for 3.4 miles, then take a slight left to continue on the road and travel for 2.4 miles. ● Take the first right onto A166 and go 1 mile. ● Turn left towards Givendale Hill and follow road for 5.9 miles, going through one roundabout. ● Turn right onto Chapmangate, go 0.2 miles, then second left onto Pem Lane. ● Destination will be on the left. Total miles travelled so far: 60.8.

Total miles travelled altogether: 119.2

20 Ace Cafe London.

Overland & Adventure Travel Bike Day. www.ace-cafe-london.com 20 The 25th Shropshire Vintage & Classic Motorcycle Show & Autojumble.

Winstanstow School, Winstanstow Hall, Craven Arms, Shropshire SY7 BDQ Tel. 01588 672751; 07968 618646.

20 Sunbeam MCC 77th Pioneer Run. Epsom, Brighton.

Tel. Ian McGill 01293 771446, email: acsociable1@sky.com 20 Huddersfield Autojumble.

Old Market Building, Huddersfield.

Tel. Jeff 07795 505388; 01773 819154, email jeffpff@hotmail.co.uk 20 VMCC (Essex) Cobwebs Run. Costa car park near McDonald’s, Tollgate Centre, Stanway, Colchester CO3 8RG. Tel. Terry Windsor 01206 384764.

20 LE Velo Lancs & S Lakes.

Garstang autojumble & or Garstang riverside.

Tel. 01772 782516.

26 LE Velo Northampton.

Plume of Feathers, Weedon Bec NN7 4QR. Tel. 01604 499858.

26 South Midland Auto Jumble.

Ross-on-Wye Livestock Centre HR9 7QQ Tel. 01989 750731; 07973 889401 27 Craven Collection Motorcycle Museum.

Brockfield Villa, Stockton on the Forest, York YO32 9UE. Tel. 01904 400493.

27 Roughley’s East Egg Run. Leaving Tesco, Portwood, Stockport SK1 2BT 27 Moorlander’s MCC Egg Run. Start: Davidstow Airfield, Camelford, Cornwall, PL32 9YF. Email: beth@moorlandersmcc.co.uk www.moorlandersmcc.co.uk.

27 Red Marley Classic Trial.

Mike Latham 01386 870115, email: mike@castlefieldsfarm.com 27 Ace Cafe London.

Scooter Sunday + Rayleigh Chopper meet. www.ace-cafe-london.com 27 Ace Cafe London.

Southend Shakedown – TBC www.ace-cafe-london.com 28 Red Marley Hill Climb.

Mike Latham 01386 870115, email: mike@castlefieldsfarm.com 28 Craven Collection Motorcycle Museum.

Brockfield Villa, Stockton on the Forest, York YO32 9UE Tel. 01904 400493.

28 Ashford Classic Motorcycle Show & Bikejumble.

Ashford Market, Orbital Park, Ashford, Kent TN24 0HB. Tel. 01797 344277 www.elk-promotions.co.uk 31 LE Velo Lancs & S Lakes.

Clapham (meet Village Centre) Tel. 01772 782516.

31-3 April Haggs March Moto Madness UK. Haggs Bank Bunkhouse & Campsite,

before riding on to Whitby, famed for providing the inspiration to Bram Stoker for his Count Dracula.

The ride back through Stape and Thixendale provides some of the best kept secrets with fords and single track twisties to navigate.

About the group

This route was produced by Ivan Taggart from the Triumph Owners’ Motorcycle Club (TOMCC), which is organised on a national scale and on a local level through the branches which are throughout the country.

There are many organised branch events which work alongside the national organised events.

The club was founded in 1949 by a group of enthusiasts around south London and this was soon a major national one-make club which caters for all owners of Triumph Motorcycles; all are welcome.

There is a monthly club magazine, which is called Nacelle and this contains useful hints and tips for the members. To find out more about membership and more about the club, click on www.tomcc.org where you will find a wealth of information.

Nentsberry, Alston, Cumbria, CA9 3LH. Tel: 01434 382486; 07919 092403, email: info@ haggsbank.com, www.haggsbank.com.

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2 Rufforth Autojumble. www.rufforthautojumble.com 2 West Country Autojumble.

New Cattle Market, Driffield Road, Cirencester GL7 5QA. Tel. Paul Powell 07831 421455.

2 Classic Motorcycle Shows.

Letchworth Town. Tel. 07963 609143.

3 Newton Abbot Autojumble.

The Cattle Market, Town Centre TQ12 2RJ. Tel. Pete Dear 07977 643852.

3 A5 Autojumble.

Oswestry Showground Park Hall, Whittington Road, Oswestry SY11 4AB. Tel. 01978 820828; 07794 035967.

3 Stickney Autojumble.

Stickney Car Boot Field PE22 8AG. Tel. Richard 01790 754669, mobile 07760 557569.

3 Craven Collection Motorcycle Museum.

Brockfield Villa, Stockton on the Forest, York YO32 9UE Tel. 01904 400493.

3 South of England Classic Show & Bikejumble.

South of England Showground, Ardingly, West Sussex RH17 6TL. Tel. 01797 344277 www.elkpromotions.co.uk 3 Classic Motorcycle Shows.

Tile Shop, Buntingford. Tel. 07963 609143.

3 Ace Cafe London. Rocket III O.C meet. www.ace-cafe-london.com 3 National Motorcycle Museum Friends Classic Bike Tours.

Tel. 01675 443311. www.thenmm.co.uk 3 VJMC Hampshire Section Season Opener Autojumble.

Popham Airfield, Hampshire SO21 3DB 3 Charity Ride for Action on Addiction in support of Clouds House.

Starts from SouthCoast Motorcycles, Granby Industrial Estate, Weymouth, Dorset DT3 9GH. Tel. 07785 904878.

Email: jaybii@hotmail.co.uk 8-10 Kings, Queens & Fools Rally.

Lowerhouse Cricket Club, Lowerhouse Lane, Burnley, Lancashire BB12 6LP. Tel. Red 07955 859476 or Ian 07970 978060, email: risingmoonmcc@gmail.com www.risingmoonmcc.co.uk.

9 British Two Stroke Club (Lincs Section) Mill Run. From Coningsby Moorside.

Tel. Bob or Maureen 01526 345720.

9 Whitewebbs Museum of Transport.

Enfield, Greater London EN2 9HW. Bike Jumble. Tel. 0208 367 1898.

10 Ace Cafe London.

British & Classic Bike Day + BSA Special. www.ace-cafe-london.com 10 LE Velo Lancs & S Lakes.

Conishead Priory, near Ulverston (Buddist Temple) Tel. 01772 782516.

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NMM winter raffle to be drawn at Stafford

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There are just a few weeks remaining to enter the National Motorcycle Museum winter raffle where top prize is a 1959 Triumph Bonneville.

The big draw is set to take place on Sunday, April 24 at the Carole Nash International Classic MotorCycle Show where the NMM will be exhibiting.

A 1966 Triumph Tiger Cub will also be given away as a second prize, with a luxury weekend hotel break for two offered to a third winner.

Raffle tickets cost £2 each and can be obtained from the museum by calling 01675 444123 or purchased online at thenmm.co.uk.

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Workshop training days under way The first Friends of the National Motorcycle Museum workshop training day of the year has been held, hosted by journalist and Milestones TT calendar girl Rachael Clegg.

Taking place on February 27, the morning sessions offered the chance to learn some tricks of the trade from Redditch Powder Coaters and Central Wheel Components.

During the afternoon, attendees were treated to a talk by Norton race machine guru and ex-NVT development engineer Norman White who has restored many of the museum’s twin cylinder Norton race machines.

Further museum workshop days are planned for the rest of 2016, all of which are free of charge to friends as part of their NMM membership. For more information, see the team on the museum stand at the Stafford show.

48 PRODUCTS

HJC RPHA 11 – The Win’R

Alpinestars Enforce Drystar Jacket

RRP: From £299.99 // Sizes: XXS-XXL // Colours: Plain white or black plus several graphics options HJC has launched a brand new helmet, the RPHA 11, based on the success of the outgoing RPHA 10+. According to HJC, the all-new RPHA 11 features many additional design innovations to create an aerodynamically superior helmet with excellent ventilation, high levels of comfort and outstanding safety features.

HJC says that the helmet is aerodynamically sound for greater comfort as it has been windtunnel tested for superior airflow characteristics. Reinforcement materials, including carbon and carbon-glass hybrid fabric, provide enhanced shock-resistant performance and more comfort.

They help make it lighter too.

There is no shortage of vents: top vent, new forehead vent, side intake vents and bottom/rear exhaust vents keep air flowing in the helmet.

In addition, specially designed channels in the newly designed liner route cooling air throughout helmet interior.

HJC has used its extensive racing experience to improve rider view range, and the new wider eye port provides better peripheral vision for riders.

Clean, simple design provides an extra-secure shield seal and simple and secure shield ratchet system provides ultra-quick, tool-less removal and installation for efficient operations.

RRP: £269.99 // Sizes: S-4XL // Colour: Black

The HJC RPHA 11 in black/pink.

The detachable chin curtain reduces wind noise and blocks out turbulent airflow. Cheek pads can be removed quickly to assist emergency helmet removal.

For further info: www.oxfordproducts.com // 01993 862300 // info@oxprod.com

K7 Jeans from Hood Jeans

RRP: £119.99 // Sizes: Waist 30in to 44in, leg length altered free of charge between 28in to 36in // Colours: Men blue, black or navy, Ladies blue or black The K7 Jean is the flagship line from Hood Jeans. First launched in 1998 it was the world’s first ‘seamless’ motorcycle jean. This means there is no tell-tale stitching on the outside.

The K7 looks like a classic denim western jean, it is only on closer inspection that you notice they are lined with K-tech Para-aramid.

Since 2015 the K7 has the softer, more breathable and cooler K-tech lining.

Hood Jeans has also extended this new

comfortable lining so the whole jean is now protected, back and front from the waistband down to the shins.

The jeans are ready for the optional CE approved D3O T5 EVO XT/PRO hip and knee armour.

Hood Jeans offer to alter leg length to size at no extra cost.

For further info: www.hoodjeans.co.uk // 01953 861166 // sales@hoodjeans.co.uk

The Enforce Drystar Jacket is what Alpinestars calls an aggressive and durable jacket that offers versatility, comfort and protection. It also features a removable thermal liner and guaranteed waterproofing capabilities, plus race-derived shoulder protection.

The jacket is made from heavy duty 450 denier polyamide textile for increased abrasion resistance and durability. Strategically positioned stretch panels on sleeves and waist increase flex fit and manoeuvrability on the bike.

Waterproof lining offers high levels of comfort and weather protection, and the removable long-sleeve thermal liner jacket with poly-fabric collar ensures versatility and comfort in cold and hot conditions.

The jacket incorporates Alpinestars’ Climate Control System (CCS) with zippered air intakes on the upper torso for cooling performance.

External, dual density polymer, race-derived shoulder protection offers excellent abrasion resistance in critical impact zone, while class-leading, CE-certified

elbow and shoulder protectors provide added impact protection.

There are chest and back protector compartments with advanced polyfoam comfort padding (Alpinestars protector inserts available as accessory upgrade).

The jacket features external hand pockets, plus internal pockets and waterproof wallet pockets. Full circumference waist zipper allows attachment of Alpinestars riding trousers.

For further info: www.alpinestars.com

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Touratech accessories for the new Africa Twin

RRP: Various // Sizes: Various // Colours: Various

If you need luggage for your A ica Twin – and you will – Touratech’s got you covered.

Tank Cure cleaning and resealing products RRP: From £10.67 Trade parts specialist WMD is now stocking the full range of professional Tank Cure cleaning and resealing products for use on steel motorcycle fuel tanks.

The Tank Cure range provides reliable and effective products for treating dirty, rusty or leaking tanks.

Tank Cleaner and Rust Remover are first used to degrease and successfully treat rusty inside surfaces. Epoxy Remover then erases old layers of sealant or paint and finally Tank Sealant fully treats and coats the inside surface of the tank.

The Tank Cure range can also be used to reseal tanks that have just been re-chromed, or cut and welded for cosmetic or

custom purposes, or even to repair small pinholes Full instructions are provided with each purchase of Tank Cure.

The full Tank Cure range is available now from WMD and retails at: ● Tank Cure Cleaner 500 ml: £10.67 ● Tank Cure Rust Remover 500ml: £10.67 ● Tank Cure Epoxy Remover 500ml: £20.08 ● Tank Cure Tank Sealant 450grm: £24.54 and 600grm: £32.06 For further information: www.wmd-online.com // sales@wmd-online.com // 01273 595746

Touratech has more than 20 years of experience in developing and manufacturing accessories for the Africa Twin. So it comes as little surprise that Touratech can present an extensive range of accessories for the new Africa Twin.

Special custom parts for the reborn cult bike include tried-andtested Touratech pannier systems in various sizes and variants, top ase and top case rack, an aluminium luggage rack, GPS mounting adapter, long-distance foot pegs, and a handlebar riser that significantly eases the strain on your shoulders and wrists.

Stainless steel crash bars and engine crash bar, side stand base extension, headlight protector, auxiliary lights and the robust engine guard make the Africa Twin ready for any adventure.

And Touratech offers seats with a choice of versions, plus extensive soft luggage solutions.

The complete range of accessories for the CRF1000L Africa Twin appears in the new Touratech catalogue, available in the Touratech web shop at shop.touratech.com.

For further info: info@touratech.de // www.touratech.com

Cream Carbon rechargeable heated overgrips RRP: £59.99 // Sizes: One size fits all // Colour: Black

Cream Carbon rechargeable heated overgrips offer a simple solution to the warming of cold hands for motorcyclists, cyclists and ATV riders.

Cream Carbon says its patent pending heated overgrip design takes just seconds to fit or remove and operates under its own power via a rechargeable 3.7v – 3400mah lithium-polymer battery, offering up to four hours of continuous usage. When exhausted, the battery may then be fully charged.

The grips are suitable for fitment to all vehicles with traditional handlebars and incorporate the thinnest of heated membranes to enable 30, 35 or 45 degrees of heat to radiate through. These three heat settings are selectable from

the battery module provided.

The heated sleeves fit bar grips of between 30mm and 55mm diameter. They simply slide over the existing grip resulting in a neat and snug fit.

An elasticated neoprene case is supplied to allow for placement and positioning of the battery control unit.

The package includes two heated overgrips, one rechargeable battery module, battery mounting case, one USB charging cable with twin battery connections for simultaneous charging of two battery modules (additional battery modules are available as an option) and operation/fitment guide.

For further info: www.creamcarbon.co.uk // info@creamcarbon.co.uk

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Panta Fast overtrousers

Reviewer: Mau Spencer // RRP: £59.99 // Sizes: S-M/L-XL /2XL3XL // Info: www.tucanourbano.com Panta Fast overtrousers are part of Tucano Urbano’s latest product range. They have a thermal lining and are claimed to be waterproof. TU had the urban commuter market in mind when it designed them – the idea being that they are quick and easy to slip on over your normal work/office attire to provide protection from the elements on the ride to work; once you’ve arrived at your destination, it’s a quick and simple job to just slip them off and pack them away in their own supplied carry sack (although you might want to dry them off first if it’s been raining); you could be ready for work in a few minutes.

Worn like an apron, the Panta Fast has a strap that goes behind the neck and two fastening points along the legs. Its bottom strip goes up through the back, and then the side Velcro tabs are fastened. To remove it, simply pull the Velcro fasteners. Putting them on is relatively easy and it took me no time at all before donning my jacket ready for my journey.

The overtrousers are constructed in what TU claims is a 100% waterproof polyester material featuring taped seams and a high water resistance. Velcro tabs are fitted on the side of each trouser leg to stop wind and rain entering from the bottom, as well as providing a fitted adjustment to prevent flapping at high speeds. The outer shell uses abrasion resistant material and high visibility reflective inserts, and there are also internal pockets for knee protectors should you wish to purchase them.

There are two pockets built into the bib – one for storing items, and another one that turns into a space-saving backpack style storage sack with mesh to facilitate its drying.

Knox Dry Inside base layer top and Cold Killers mid layer top Reviewer: Mikko Nieminen // RRP: Base layer £54.99, mid layer £59.99 // Sizes: Base layer S-3XL, mid layer S-2XL // Colours: Black/grey // Info: www.planet-knox.com The Dry Inside base layer from Knox is made from MerinoPerform Advantage – a combination of soft Australian Merino wool and fast-drying synthetic fibres – designed to move vapour and sweat away from the body quickly, keeping you dry and cool on warmer days and providing insulation when the temperature drops.

I like how the base layer top feels soft on the skin and the high collar offers a bit of extra warmth. You can tell it’s made of high quality materials and the claims about it being odour resistant are not just an empty boast; to my wife’s horror, I wore the top on my commute for a week without washing it and at the end of the week it could still pass as a clean top (in my view, anyway). It’s a great item to have on a cold day, and I have used it both on and off the bike.

The Cold Killers mid layer features a Softshell fabric construction: a three-ply laminate, with a tough and tightly woven stretch fabric on the outside, a laminated membrane, and 3-D fleece liner. It acts as a barrier against the wind and allows warm air to circulate round the skin.

The mid layer is a nice bit of kit that doesn’t restrict movement on the bike, despite keeping the wind at bay. It also doesn’t take much room in your luggage, so I

have packed it with me on longer rides just in case the weather turns while I’m out.

On the really cold days I have worn the Dry Inside base layer, a T-shirt and the Cold Killers mid layer under my riding jacket, and I have been nice and warm even on longer trips. Because the layers are thin they don’t feel bulky. They do the job they were designed to do, and they do it well.

NEW RIDER 51 HELMET The most important piece of kit for motorcyclists is the helmet.

Open face helmets

If you’re a bit of a cool dude or a scooter nut, you might want to check out some open face helmets. On a nice day, having the wind – and the occasional bug – in your face makes riding fun. But don’t forget your shades or goggles to protect your eyes.

Open ace ellmets are favoured d by scooterists, classic bikers and all-round cool dudes.

Full face helmets

This could really be you… Setting off on your own riding adventure is the ultimate goal for many of us, but first you need to get the basics right.

Any experienced rider will tell you there’s very little that comes close to the feeling of riding a bike.

For some it’s the sense of freedom and adventure, for others it’s the thrill of speed or getting your knee down on a track day. Whatever the reason for getting on two wheels, one thing’s for sure: you don’t often hear people complaining that they are bored on their bikes.

Riding a bike is awesome, but getting started can be a bit daunting. Before you get to the point where

you’re setting off for distant shores or attacking the corners of your local race track with your knee scraping the tarmac, you need to get the basics covered. And there’s a lot to consider: licence requirements with age restrictions, bikes with different power outputs and cc figures, as well as riding gear that all claims to be the finest on the market. But don’t worry, we’re here to help!

In legal terms it’s all pretty straightforward: the very least that any budding rider needs before

hopping on a bike is a motorcycle licence and a helmet. However, as responsible riders, we always encourage all riders to wear suitable protective gear from head to toe. It’s also a good idea to attend further riding training that can help you build your skill levels and make you more confident on the roads. We’ll be looking at different options for kit and training in future issues, but for now it’s all about the licence, helmets and, of course, the bikes…

LICENCE Category AM

At 16, riding big bikes might seem like a lifetime away, but it’s not all bad: when you are 16 you can take the CBT (Compulsory Basic Training), which entitles you to ride bikes with a maximum speed of 28mph. In practice this means 50cc mopeds designed for road use, and these little nippers can be bags of fun!

Full face helmets offer more protection than open face lids as the chin guard ensures there’s a protective element between your face and potential impact. The downside of full face helmets is that people in shops and petrol stations don’t tend to like riders not removing their helmet when their faces aren’t visible.

Flip-front helmets

It’s not the coolest looking thing, but for practicality there’s nothing that beats a good flip-front helmet.

A compromise between open and full face helmets, the flip-front helmet features a chin guard that lifts up and above, effectively turning a full face helmet into an open face one.

Category A1

Things get a bit more interesting when you’re 17: provided that you pass the CBT test, you can ride light motorcycles that are restricted to an engine size up to 125cc, a power output of up to 11kW and a power-to-weight ratio of not more than 0.1kW/kg. In other words, road-legal 125cc bikes and scooters that can keep up to speed with other vehicles at city speeds.

Category A2

Once you turn 19 you have the option to obtain an A2 licence. This entitles you to ride bikes with a power output of up to 35kW and a power-to-weight ratio of not more than 0.2kW/kg – that’s bikes of up to 500cc in some cases!

If you’re using a restriction kit to make a more powerful bike A2 licencecompliant, the motorbike must not be derived from a vehicle of more than do bl it

The ultimate dream bike for many of us, the Honda CBR1000RR Fireblade requires a full A licence.

BIKE There’s nothing better than hunting for a new bike – and the range of machines is nearly endless.

Mopeds

Although most of the sub-50cc bikes tend to be automatic scooters, there are also geared bikes available.

Because of the small power output, these machines are designed mainly for use on short journeys in cities where speeds are relatively low.

Full A licence gives you the choice of bikes in any cc-category.

Category A

Finally the big day arrives! If you’re 21 with two years’ riding experience on an A2 licence, or 24 and going for the direct access route, you can bag yourself a full A licence. Boom! Now you can ride bikes with a power output of more than 35kW or a power-to-weight ratio of more than 0.2kW/ kg. To put it in plain English, if it’s road legal, you can ride it!

A1 licence-friendly bikes

Moving up from mopeds to the bikes in the A1 licence category, there’s added power and speed on offer.

These are still mainly commuter and city bikes, and long stretches on A-roads will not be the best fun you’ve ever had. But if you have the right attitude (and you’re not in a hurry) small-capacity bikes can be used for serious touring too.

Flip-front helmets are a great choice for those who want the best of both worlds.

Safety

Bikes for A2 licence holders

The A2 licence category is a veritable treasure chest of bikes.

Sports bikes at the top end of the category offer riders power, torque and speed that is easily enough for any roads in the country. For a more relaxed amble on two wheels, there are plenty of scooters, naked bikes, retro classics and adventurers about.

Full-fat A licence bikes

Got your full A licence?

Congratulations, the world of bikes is your oyster! From the dinky little mopeds to the gargantuan adventurers, you can take your pick.

But don’t rush it: gradually working your way up the cc-ladder helps build confidence and skills as you go along, so that once you get to the big bikes, you’re definitely ready for them.

No matter which type of helmet you go for, make sure that it has been approved as protective equipment and that it’s roadlegal. To get a better idea of helmet safety, you can visit the government-run SHARP website (sharp.direct.gov.uk) to compare helmet safety ratings.

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52 TOP TIPS

Top tips for picking kit: Staying warm with thermals and layers Spring might be on its way, but it’ll still be a while before us bikers can pack away the thermals and get rid of a few layers.

To most of us, biking gear means outer layers, jackets and trousers, with armour and abrasion-resistant qualities as well as weather protection. And rightly so, good quality jackets and trousers are key, but in addition to getting the outer layers right, it’s important to think about what to wear underneath. Thermal underwear might not bring much romance to the bedroom, but it will keep you nice and toasty on your bike.

These are our top tips for effective use of thermals and layering:

1. Why wear thermals?

First and foremost, none of us actually enjoy being cold, right? Staying warm on your bike is also important from the safety point of view as your concentration starts to flag as you get cold.

Especially on longer trips this could be a real safety hazard. But being warm and comfortable will also make biking in colder conditions much more enjoyable.

Thermal base layers are a great help in keeping you warm on your bike. These products are usually designed with various outdoor activities in mind, not just motorcycling, so they are flexible and comfortable as well as warm. They are also often quite thin, so layering up doesn’t mean ending up looking like the Michelin Man. Using good quality thermals and applying the layering principle can make a big difference in your daily commute or a winter tour by keeping you warm on cooler days, and if you get too warm, by wicking sweat away from the skin.

2. How thermals work?

As with other kit, there are various different technologies on offer, most with fancy trademarked names, usually including ‘tech’ or ‘clima’ somewhere in the name.

However, it’s the materials used in the product that dictate the product quality rather than the ‘Therma-tech-clima-system’ names given to them.

The prices and quality of thermals vary greatly, so if you’re considering investing in some, it’s best to check the materials carefully so you know what you’re getting. If your budget stretches to the highend stuff, look for products made with natural fibres (such as Merino wool) mixed with fast-drying synthetic fibres.

These keep you warm and move vapour and sweat away from the body quickly. They are also less likely to cause irritation and feel softer on your skin.

Some materials have other useful qualities too. Merino wool, for example, is odourresistant, which means that you can wear the products for

longer before they start to get whiffy. This is great if you are going for a tour and want to pack lightly. Just don’t tell your fellow travellers how long you’ve been wearing the same pants.

Thermal tops are available in long or short-sleeved versions, and similar variety is available for bottoms.

3. Layering principles The effective use of layers is key to maintaining an ideal body temperature when you’re out riding.

The principle is the same as with any other outdoor activity where you need to keep warm: layers keep you warmer, but will also restrict your movement, so it’s a balancing act between being cold and overdoing it.

Luckily, many base and mid-layers are quite lightweight and thin.

Layering can go a long way to make you warm without having to invest in new jackets and trousers.

It also makes it easy to make quick adjustments as the weather changes; adding or removing layers to keep you comfortable and focused on riding (as long as you have luggage to offload your extra layers into).

Micro-fleeces are popular as midlayers as they’re warm as well as lightweight and thin, which makes them ideal for carrying on the bike or wearing without adding too much bulk. Again, these can be used for any off the bike activities too.

TOP TIPS 53 4. What do the different layers do?

Each layer has a function: the base layer (against the skin) manages moisture, helping to regulate body temperature by moving perspiration away from the skin to the outside of the fabric, where it can evaporate (sweating is unlikely to be a problem in winter, but a good base layer will also help keep you warmer).

The mid-layer is for insulating, protecting from the cold and trapping a layer of warm air close to the body.

The shell or outer layer (your riding jacket and trousers) shields from wind and rain. It is also often the layer that provides protection in case of an accident, so it houses armour and incorporates abrasion-resistant materials.

There are also separate water- and windproof layers available that can make a difference in cold and wet conditions, especially if the riding jacket and trousers aren’t totally water- and windproof.

5. Protection against wind chill Wind chill is usually more of a problem for the upper body rather than the legs.

Most modern textile bike jackets are fitted with water and wind-proof liners (such as Gore-Tex) and many have thermal lining too, made using insulating materials, such as Thinsulate. However, cold draughts can find their way in through collars, cuffs, zips and fasteners. This will make you lose body heat and feel cold.

There are windcheater layers available that can help if your jacket doesn’t quite keep the draughts away. These layers are very small and light, but can make a big difference in your comfort levels.

The final barriers against cold are base and mid-layers; as long as the outer layers keep drafts at bay, they provide efficient insulation.

World’s largest Italjet spares stock up for sale

Italjet UK Spares is closing down after 10 years of supplying Italjet parts to over 60 countries across the world.

Over 200,000 Italjet parts are for sale. This is the largest stock of Italjet parts in the world covering three productions ranging from 1990-2008.

These original factory parts will never be available again.

Arai’s new TT paintjob If you want one then you can get your own from the stand at the back of the Grandstand at the TT this June.

After the Island event a limited number of helmets will be available from European dealers. The design is going to be sold on the firm’s RX-7V helmet, it’s designed by Aldo Drudi.

Not just for winter Good thermals can transform your experience of riding in winter.

They will add a layer of warmth between you and the elements, and make it more enjoyable to ride for longer even when the temperatures plummet. There’s plenty of choice depending on how warm you want to be, and as with any products, the prices vary depending on the brands and materials used in the garments.

Many thermals are made from natural materials or a combination

of natural and hi-tech fibres, which are not only great for keeping you warm, they also work in warmer weather and wick away the sweat from your skin keeping you nice and dry.

Thermals won’t offer a magic solution to riding in cold weather, but they go a long way to making winter rides more fun and keeping you on the road for longer – and if it means you get more out of your bike, it’s got to be worth the investment!

Scottoiler adds new Africa Twin chain oiler

Top chain lube firm Scottoiler has added a new kit to its range for the 2016 Africa Twin. The kit has a recommended retail price of £99.95 and is available to pre-order now.

For more information on the Africa Twin Edition and to order contact Stuart West-Gray on 0141 955 1100 or stuart@scottoiler.com

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THE INSIDE LINE TO CLASSIC JAPANESE IRON WITH STEVE COOPER FROM THE VJMC 57

Fettling a runner So based on last month’s suppositions and critique let’s assume you’ve made the commitment to go backwards in time and purchased a complete and viable vintage Japanese motorcycle.

What happens next?

Words and pictures: Steve Cooper Well ideally if you’ve shopped wisely it’ll be a genuine runner complete with a V5C or log book.

To be brutally frank at this stage if the bike doesn’t have the correct paperwork and you’re new to this it’s going to be a reasonably protracted process getting the bike legal from a document perspective. Imported bikes generally need to come with a

“The Home of the Japanese Classic” NOVA certificate from the importer which effectively guarantees the import duty has been paid to HMRC. Unless an imported bike has this all-important NOVA documentation you’d be well advised to walk away. If the seller says they’ll post the NOVA on later refuse to hand over any money; they imported the bike and it’s their legal responsibility to sort out all the taxes… not yours!

So assuming the bike is pukka and that it runs, what’s on the list by way of sanity checks? A small pile of MoTs is no guarantee but check out the mileage and see if the bike has been regularly and consistently used. If it has there’s a reasonable chance it’ll be in good overall condition but assume nothing. Tyres normally have a date mark somewhere so check the rubber isn’t last century.

Next up are the brakes and if you fancy skipping on these perhaps you really aren’t ready for older bikes or spannering on them. Older bikes have older brakes, obvious but often overlooked. Therefore they will not work as well as a set of modern radial calipers or what have you.

Cable or rod operated brakes may take some getting used to but if you ride within both the limits of the braking system and your own boundaries of common sense then all should be well. However, don’t

expect to be doing stoppies any time soon with anything pre 1990s. Drum brakes should be inspected internally for wear of the friction material when you are changing the tyres. Almost without exception pattern shoes or pads are readily available. If the originals have plenty of meat on them double check that the friction material is still fully bonded to the alloy bodies or steel backs.

Sometimes the bond fails allowing the friction to lift away from its mount.

Hydraulic brakes will need bleeding and/or a fluid change as a matter of course, inspection of the brake pads and hoses and quite possibly a cleanup of the hydraulic pistons. This will be little different from the systems used on modern machinery, it’s just that normally the older stuff is simpler with less of it.

With most of the safety critical stuff sussed we can move onto the engine.

For the sake of a few quid a full oil change is a simple and effective insurance policy. Old oil should be brought up to temperature then drained off and at the same time the old filter should be removed and replaced with a new one. Pattern filters from reputable aftermarket suppliers are normally good and many carry the German TUV stamp flagging up that they are as good as or better than OEM items. Don’t be

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tempted to throw super expensive fully synthetic oil into old bikes.

In many cases it’ll be too thin and will get burnt off and not do its job properly. Buy the same viscosity grade from a branded company and all should be well but ensure its bike and not car oil or you may experience severe clutch slip. Two-strokes benefit from having their gearbox oil changed and if there’s any suspicion that the two-stroke oil is aged drain and replenish with fresh. Once again make sure it’s bike two-stroke oil and don’t put super expensive stuff in bikes that don’t warrant it. Only the high performance stinkwheels need this. A new battery may be a sensible investment and a fresh air filter wouldn’t go amiss.

Now you’re pretty much ready to ride but for insurance, road tax and an MOT. Classics normally attract lower premiums so shop around; the VJMC has several partners who offer good deals; now book your MOT. Oh and did you know pre 1976 bikes are exempt from road tax? Classic biking has many hidden perks!

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Kawasaki’s ER-6n:

Diamond (framed) middleweight It’s an involving and engaging ride, plus it can do the daily commute with real ease and capability. Well worth a look, or two.

The Kawasaki ER-6n was the first of the trio based around the same engine and diamond frame chassis. First appearing in 2005, 2009 saw a facelift plus changes to engine mapping (broadening the midrange) and addition of rubber mounts to the engine, handlebar and pegs reducing vibrations. There was a radical styling update and new frame in 2012.

Two years later there were further changes including another facelift, giving the ‘n’ a sharper profile.

The bike we tested is a 2011 model with 3245 miles recorded, with Oxford heated grips and a Topbox.

Give me some spec

A 649cc parallel-twin engine is mounted in a high tensile steel diamond frame. Maximum power is 71bhp @ 8500rpm (max torque 49lb-ft @ 7000rpm) with a suggested top speed of 125mph. Stopping power is provided by twin 300mm floating petal discs with two-piston calipers up front, supported by a 200mm petal disc, single piston caliper to the rear.

So what’s it like to ride?

Words and pictures: Bob Pickett

The Er-6n’s ergonomics are great.

You slot into the bike, with an easy reach to the bars and the pegs set comfortably, slightly back from centre. The ride position is the same, you settle into a relaxed stance, but can tuck in as required.

The retune of the engine brings benefits, power kicks in slightly earlier

than on the faired ‘f’, but this bike also likes to work in the midrange.

Running around the 6000-8000 rev mark is rewarding. Like the ‘f’, the ‘n’ likes you to move around the saddle.

Slide slightly to the inside, tuck the outside knee into the tank and let the ‘n’ describe graceful arcs. It likes to be ridden smoothly; get into a rhythm and let it flow and the ride becomes an involving one.

Brakes are bang on for the bike, with enough power to haul it up but tons of feel. The suspension is also spot on, handing my two big tests of calming ripples and the poor surfacing on the way to the photoshoot without complaint or undue feedback.

The ‘n’ does suffer from buffeting, some (admittedly strong) sidewinds had it rocking. And headwinds are hard work.

What nick is it in?

The discs would benefit from a little TLC with a touch of oxidisation that would clean up easily.

What’s it worth?

The dealer wants £3699 for a 2011 model with just 3245 miles on the clock and a couple of handy

aftermarket extras. Sticking to the 2011 model, dealer prices ranged from £3199 for a 2011 bike with 10,000 miles logged to £3498 with 7198 miles under its belt.

A few of the original model were available for a couple of grand but with significant mileage, plus a couple of early first revamp models (2009/10) for a little more, but still 20,000 miles and up on the dial.

If you’re looking at the 2012 revamp, you are looking at £3500 and upwards, with mileage ranging from 800 to 12,000 demonstrating the flexibility of the bike.

Thanks to With thanks to Bacons Motorcycles for the loan of the bike: Bacons Motorcycles 739-741 Eastern Avenue Newbury Park Essex IG2 7RT Tel: 0208 252 6020 Web: www.bacons motorcyles.co.uk

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he MCM gal column compiled y managing artner ndrew ‘Chef’ Prendergast and is bike-riding arristers and solicitors at White Dalton Motorcycle Solicitors.

The firm deals with personal njury 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 insuranceappointed 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

Need advice 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.

Q&A

Q

I hate the state. Have they not got anything better to do? I bought an old Norton off my mate to add to my collection (the wife ain’t too happy as it’s in our living room!). He had been riding it last year legally on the road. I registered the bike in my name and duly got back the V5. As I was waiting for summer I didn’t bother insuring it at that time. However, I now have a court summons saying I committed the offence of being the registered keeper of a vehicle which does not meet insurance requirements. Surely I can defend it as I wasn’t on the road at that time. Can I tell them to poke off?

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Firstly, I love your style. I wonder if my wife would do ‘her nut’ if I brought my old CB750K1 indoors… Anyway, s.22 of the Road Safety Act 2006 is what has caused you all your problems. In essence the only way you can defend it is if any of the following applied. 1) the bike was insured; or 2) you had made a Statutory Off Road Notification (SORN) declaration; or 3) on the date alleged you were not the keeper of the bike having sold or transferred it and having notified the DVLA of the transfer; or 4) the bike was stolen and unrecovered; or 5) the bike was an exempt vehicle from the requirement of third party insurance or security. With the above in mind I am afraid you are scuppered and you need to plead guilty.

Even though it was sat in your living room you still needed to have made a SORN declaration. On the plus side, there are no penalty points for this offence, only a fine.

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I bought a sports bike about four years ago. I added aftermarket brake levers among other things. About a month ago, the manufacturer contacted me with a recall on the front master cylinder. I took it to the dealer who completed the

WHITE DALTON 61 Specialist motoring solicitor Andrew Prendergast guides our readers through their legal trials and troubles... work and off I toddled… for about three miles.

After climbing out of the ditch I found the front brake had locked on solid. Since then the dealer and manufacturer basically told me to sod off, the accident wasn’t their fault and the problem with the brakes is because I fitted aftermarket levers. Am I stuffed or do I have a claim? I now have a totalled bike, a broken arm and been off work for six weeks.

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I hate it when manufacturers/companies don’t take responsibility for their muck up! If you spanner something up, apologise and fix it.

In essence, you are not stuffed and the dealer/ manufacturer is full of the proverbial. We had a rash of cases just like this about 18 months ago. What should have happened is when they sorted the master cylinder they should have put a standard brake lever back on, not refitted your aftermarket one. After all, this aftermarket lever was designed to work with the original master cylinder. As for proving your case, evidence is going to be the key.

Therefore, do not let the bike get scrapped/fixed etc. as you will need an expert engineer to look at the brake lever and master cylinder so you can prove what they did to the bike caused the accident.

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Royal Enfield meets Yamaha Deltabox

Created for the India Bike Week 2016, the custom built Tony535 fuses a Royal Enfield engine with a Yamaha Deltabox frame.

The bike has been built by inline3 custom motorcycles, fronted by Aseem Singh Pawar.

The Tony535 chassis features the Deltabox frame, WP front forks, RE Thunderbird sourced rear swingarm, and a WP rear mono-shock.

The 535cc Royal Enfield engine came off a Continental GT and features forged Wossner pistons, performance valves, cams, engine bearings, connecting rod and a Power Commander ECU; all sourced from Hitchcock motorcycles UK.

2017 Gas Gas TXT 300 trails revealed

Spanish firm Gas Gas has released this, the 2017 TXT Racing 300 trials bike. Production is going to sta in March so expect bikes able to bu a couple of months (ish) after that.

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SAM LOWES: QUESTIO ONS

With the Moto2 championship kicking off on March 20 at Qatar it’s the right time to fire off a few questions in the direction of our own Sam Lowes who is gunning for the 2016 title with the Federal Oil Gresini squad.

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What do you think are going to be the differences between the last two years and this coming season?

Do you feel like you are any better prepared?

I feel I’m more prepared this year as I have the last two seasons’ experience to work from. Between years one and two I made a big step up in this championship and I believe there’s no reason why I can’t go even further this year. I really like my new team and we all work well together already – it feels much more like a ‘team’. When we tested in November we were strong and I enjoyed riding the bike.

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We know that you’ve been working hard in the gym.

How much fitter do you think you are compared to a year ago?

I always work very hard from a physical point of view, and my trainer, Kirk Gibbons, is in my opinion, one of the best there is. During the past two years we’ve really focused and worked on my body to fit the Moto2 style of riding so we’ve changed a few things.

I would say I am the fittest I have ever been and the scales say I am the lightest too, so I’m really happy with my physical fitness heading into the first test.

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It’s going to be an extremely busy season for you testing for MotoGP while also contesting the Moto2 World Championship. When are we first going to see you on a MotoGP bike?

We have a small test plan in place, but a lot depends on how my season in Moto2 is going. I am very happy and excited to be going to MotoGP in 2017, but my goal and dream this year is to become Moto2 World Champion.

I will not ride the MotoGP bike until around June, as Fausto Gresini (team manager) and Romano Albesiano (Aprilia Racing manager) and I agreed, we first need to get as many points on board as possible in the series. The guys are also working hard to get the new MotoGP bike where it needs to be, so riding it any earlier doesn’t make sense for me.

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You’ve just spent a couple of days with your new team. What are your first impressions of the Gresini Racing outfit?

I love the guys! I will still have my helper/coach, Torleif Hartelman, with me, but all the Gresini guys are really nice and they made me feel at home straight away. My crew chief, Tommaso Raponi, really works in a great way – he talks about everything and wants to win so this is perfect for me. I am lucky to have such a great and experienced crew, and I will do all I can to give them the results we all know we can achieve.

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Who do you think is going to be in contention alongside you for the championship title?

In Moto2 there are a number of riders who will challenge on any given weekend! For me, Zarco and Rins will be strong again. In my opinion, these two will be my main competition. I think Luthi will be strong, and also Danny Kent and Oliveira will be good coming from

Moto3 after both having good seasons.

Baldassarri finished well last year and I think he will impress this season, as well as Folger and Cortese who can both win races. To be honest, I could list everyone! The Marc VDS team is always going to be strong, but all I need to focus on is being the best that I can be.

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Having worked with WP Suspension last year, how do you feel about the switch to Öhlins with Gresini Racing?

I believe in Öhlins and from the first test they were working hard. It is true right now that WP is very strong and has many top riders, but with Öhlins and Gresini I will have all I need.

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On reflection, do you think that deferring your entry into MotoGP until 2017 is going to work to your advantage?

One hundred percent. The deal that I have is perfect – I have a fantastic opportunity to fight to become Moto2 World Champion while also gaining

experience in MotoGP as part of the Aprilia testing programme in preparation for 2017. I’m very happy for a chance to fight for the world title.

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With Michelin tyres and what you’ve seen so far in testing, who is in your 1, 2, 3 in MotoGP this season?

This is always difficult! Jorge Lorenzo looked incredible at the first test in Malaysia but the others will soon catch up. I hope after last season that Valentino Rossi can also fight again. The Honda doesn’t look so great at the moment and maybe the Ducati will be stronger than the past seasons with the new changes. Lorenzo has to be the favourite but I would guess that there will be two Yamahas and two factory Hondas in the top four places Get up to again. Honda sp eed daily will catch up for sure. It’s going to be a great season and I can’t wait to be there in 2017.

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Chaz Davies’ time sets the WSB fastest lap Jonathan Rea’s WSB position after round in PI one with 50 points

3: Johnny Rea likes to eat a strawberry cake all to himself

and is a fan of the original Ghostbusters – posting these images on his feed this month 2: Marc Marqeuz likes to fiddle,

and build sandcastles slide dirt bikes, cuddle with his Grampa

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and pull a pint

4: Tom Sykes likes to make his own speaker brackets

and fill his loft

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For Sale BAOTIAN SCOOTER 49cc, bright red, economical cheap tax, insurance, new rear tyre, electric start automatic transmission, ideal commuter, 1944 miles, 2007, registered MoT July 2016, four stroke. Tel. 01946 861804; 07596 168269. Cumbria.

BMW F650GS 798cc, 2009, low chassis model, expandable Motorrad top box, Fender extender, spotlights, flip up screen, alarm, MoT Sept 2016, just had recent BMW service, 17,000 miles, vgc, £3995 ovno Tel. 01482 634464.

East Riding of Yorkshire.

BMW GS1100 1997, black, 10 months MoT, 62,000 miles, new rear tyre & brake pads, optimate connector power supply for accessories powder coated wheels, top box not included, £1650 ono Tel. 07502 357218.

Worcestershire.

BMW K1300R 1300cc, 2010, 9000 miles, almost like new, orange/grey paint, had from new, MoT, never used any more, heated grips, ABS, quick shift, adjustable suspension etc, £6250 ono Tel. 07970 415518. Essex.

BMW R100R Mystic outfit, 1994, red, Smart combo with a Hedingham ETH sidecar, unit L/ Link forks, twin plugged heads, £6750 can deliver Tel. 07798 866071. Middx.

BMW R1200R 2012, light grey, 7200 miles, all BMW extras fitted including ABS, ESA, ASC, heated grips, OBC, c/stand, screen, led’s, rack & pannier rails, Datatag, £6500 including delivery if required Tel. 01361 884222. Berwickshire.

BMW K100 1000cc, 83/84 (A) silver MoT 2/17, new tyres, battery, FK/seals, genuine 9750 miles, toolkit, f/aid kit, ex BMW - GB (501), hard BMW panniers, ready to go, £2999. BMW K1200RS 2001 (Y) red/f blue, 37,000 miles, MoT 2/17, serviced, n/brakes, h/panniers, extras, £2750. Tel. 07759 607498. Berks.

BMW K100LT 1990, blue, 52,000 miles, MoT August 2016, good battery, tyres, new front discs, full luggage, very reliable, £750 ono Tel. 07847 011289. Derbyshire.

BMW K1200GT SE 2006, 39,100 miles, non ABS, heated grips and seat, electric screen, cruise control, ESA, Givi top box adaptor plate, last serviced at 35,000 miles, inaccurate fuel gauge, £3950. Tel. 01262 671850; mobile 07598 974163. East Riding of Yorkshire.

BSA A65 LIGHTNING 650cc, 1965, gold, MoT, new stainless spokes + rim to front, Eddy Down twin lead hub, vgc, £4000. Ruch Baloney cut slip ons for Harley Fat Bob/Boy, stainless, £80 Tel. 01512 578093; 079460 24647. Cheshire.

BSA B40 350cc, ex-mod, 1967, sound condition, civilian engine, (more useable gearing) stronger frame than civilian, two owners on V5, not concours, but ready to ride and enjoy, £2250 ovno Tel. 01404 46570. East Devon.

BSA GOLDSTAR Rep, complete bike, V5, 1957, less engine, 190mm, f/brake RR g/box, lovely condition, just needs your engine single or twin, £5800 free delivery Tel. 01959 577788. Kent.

CAGIVA ALAZZURA 650 1987, very good condition, it’s a Ducati Pantah in different clothes, currently on Sorn, but will pass MoT if required, owned since 1994, £3500 Tel. 07791 653179. West Midlands.

CPI SM250 ENDURO 2013, green, 3500 miles, excellent condition, no previous owners, first MoT due May 2016, extras, £900 ono Tel. 07504 443485.

Swansea.

DUCATI 750SS 748cc, year 2000, in yellow, 11,000 miles, some minor cosmetic damage, alarm fitted mechanically fine, starts first time, new battery, £1300 Tel. 07976 208855. Middx.

DUCATI MONSTER 1200S extra horsepower, Rexxer remap, performance air filter, full Termignoni exhaust (total approx 10% extra hp) red, 2014, Ducati service history, screen, crash bungs, 9050 miles, £9650 Tel. 07956 253608. Greater London.

DUCATI MONSTER S4R 996cc, 2004, black, only 10,500 miles, fsh, Sports exhaust/ECU, excellent condition, £3950 Tel. 07956 253608. Greater London.

DUCATI ST2 950, MoT, Sorn, good condition, reliable, £1600 Tel. 07769 848510.

DUCATI ST3S 2007/57, red with panniers, one owner, garaged from new, minor scratches etc, commensurate with age, never dropped & service history, 15,000 miles, £4000 Tel. 07881 362080. Cheshire.

FRANCIS-BARNETT 250cc, 90% complete, needs finishing, over £600 spent on paint, good compression, tyres and seat, no documents, £950 Tel. 01404 46570. East Devon.

GILERA NORDWEST 1993, 17,600km, in original unrestored & unmolested condition, old MoTs & history to backup mileage, recent full service with new battery, very good condition for age, £2600 Tel. 07912 071404. Essex.

HARLEY DAVIDSON 1946, WL750, original civilian model, great condition, rare Speedster bars, front & rear stands, owned 20 years, original engine & frame numbers, £12,000 Tel. 07516 084713. Hampshire.

HARLEY DAVIDSON 1200 hard tail chop, 2002, 5700 miles, lots of extras, white frame with coloured stars theme, also on engine casings & seat, s/s oil pump, stp engine casing, alloy oil tank, braided brake lines, £5990 Tel. 01438 222857.

Hertfordshire.

HARLEY 48 reg 2013, colour black, with just 1000 miles so as new, extras twin seat-rear footpegs-detachable sissy bar & rack-luggage rails-upgrade exhaust, higher bars, lovely bike, for sale as have got two other bikes, will send photos on request, £7500 firm Tel. 07960 840117. Email. paul. edwards30@btopenworld.com

HONDA 954 FIREBLADE blue, double bubble screen, Ackroprovic exhaust, Harris steering dampener, 31,000 miles, mint, no chips or scuffs on paint, kept in garage overnight & only out if the sun shines. Tel. 07974 348381. Somerset.

HONDA CB400N 1979, T reg, 20,243 miles, MoT June 2016, large box of spares with front wheel, it’s had a very sheltered life so is in excellent condition, £1750 ono Tel. 01373 300924.

Somerset.

HONDA CB750 1979, concours condition, just had professional restoration costing over £7000 in parts alone. There is so much work been done that I suggest you phone or email for photos, could deliver, £5450 possible p/x Tel. 07811 062596.

Email. hamerhub@gmail.com Herefordshire.

HONDA BENLY 125TC 1983 classic, a beauty, low miles, Sept 2016, MoT, ride away. Tel. 01977 870989. South Yorkshire.

HONDA C90 1986, MoT May 2016, 39,000 miles, very well cared for and ready to use, ideal original for collector or restorer!

Recently serviced, good tyres and ready to collect from Deal, Kent. Offers over £550. Tel. 07849 876 510.

HONDA CAMINO ‘slo-ped’ 50cc, two stroke, 1989, 9500 miles, garaged since 1999, not used, recent new battery, plug, fuel tap, filter, runs & starts fine on choke! reasonable condition, highest offer accepted. Tel. Jerry 01626 772270. Devon.

HONDA CB1100AD as new, 2000 miles approx, some warranty remaining, black, grab it whilst you can, £5000 cash Tel. 01883 348771.

HONDA CB400 excellent, 1995, NC31, MoT till July, 30000 miles, cost me £1500 last year and spent £600 on it, £1400 Tel. Dougie 07963 366187. Glasgow.

HONDA 600 HORNET W reg, matt black rat bike, MoT, £800.

Kawasaki GT750, D reg, project bike no MoT all there, £400. Tel. 07870 792227. Cambridgeshire.

HONDA CB750F 30,000 miles, no MOT, Sorned for some time, some new parts including new battery & rocker box seal, needs further tlc make good starter project Tel. Paul 01943 875279; 07770 933811. Leeds.

HONDA CRF250L 63 plate, 2230 miles, stunning, £2795 Tel. 07857 804068. Essex.

HONDA CUSTOM MONKEYBIKE Mini Trail, 1970, Dating Certificate from Monkeybike UK, 120cc engine, minigunz exhaust, loads of custom parts, great condition, £1500 ovno Tel. 07516 084713. Hampshire.

HONDA DEAUVILLE NT700V 2008, two owners, 25K, fsh, dark red, matching top box, wide & narrow panniers, fairing lowers, heated grips, uprated lights, new pads & battery, 100 miles since last service, MoT August, ready to go anywhere, £3000 Tel. 01291 689497; 07803 965649.

Monmouthshire.

HONDA FIREBLADE 1999, MoT January 2017, 21,000 miles, £2750 ovno or exchange for FP Vmax Tel. 07591 470142. Essex.

HONDA CB900F 900cc, 1979, good original condition, MoT July 2016, spare engine in need of repair, workshop manual, £2350 Tel. 07980 006833. Somerset.

HONDA CBF1000 ABS model with centre stand, first reg’d May 2009, 3400 miles from new, MoT to Oct 2016, yellow/gold, mint condition throughout, datatool alarm, Givi rack, heated grips, £3500 Tel. 07764 366080. Lancs.

HONDA CBR600RR one lady owner, bike is pristine condition like new, 2180 miles, main dealer service history price, £5350. Email. rbn733@yahoo. co.uk with phone number and I will ring you back. Kent.

HONDA CG125 2008, genuine 2600 miles, excellent condition, all books & keys. £1495 ono Tel. John 07906 540371. Hampshire.

HONDA FIREBLADE CBR929 02 reg, 13,600 miles, totally immaculate condition, R&G crash bungs, Remus carbon can, Hell brake lines all round, nearly new tyres, full service history, two keys, datatagged, HPI clear, rides like new, £2900 Tel. Steve 02087 140101; 07771 866621. Surrey.

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HONDA PCX125 super ride over 100mpg plus, 64 reg, under 2000 miles summer only, lots of useful extras its mint, garaged since new. Tel. 07789 061218.

Yorks.

KAWASAKI J300 2014, Special Edition, 1116 miles only, as new condition, never seen rain, always garaged, Datatag security kit fitted, £2800 Tel. 07955 632133. Bristol.

HONDA SA50 Met-in, genuine low mileage, £425 Tel. Paul 02476 312163. Warwickshire.

KAWASAKI J300 ABS Special Edition 2014, excellent condition, 2814 miles, touring screen, colour matched top box & GPS mount, £2799 Tel. 07545 296728. Bedfordshire.

HONDA XL185 1984, Trail, nothing missing, right clocks, panels, s/steel exhaust, MoT 2016, full V5, runs fine, £1450 Tel. 07434 040520. Manchester.

HONDA XR250 1979, road registered, twin shock, 6V, air cooled single, rugged, reliable, classic thumper, not fast but good town, field or green lane bike, £1250 ovno Tel. 02921 152771. Glamorgan.

HONDAMATIC CB400A 1980, fully renovated powdercoated frame, new Motad 2 into 1 exhaust, 22,300 miles, MoT September 2016, £1500 Tel. 07955 632133. Bristol.

HONDA CM400T 1982, electric blue, £300 spent on parts but engine hard to start, carbs may need attention, phone for more details, £480. Tel. 01707 391255. Hertfordshire.

HONDA PAN EUROPEAN ST1100 2001, MoT, low mileage 7600, blue, very little use, always garaged, good condition, £3250 ono Tel. 07527 999777. Hants.

HONDA GOLDWING 150cc, 1991, sidecar outfit, excellent condition, reverse gear, air suspension, MoT, phone for details. Tel. 07728 465390. South Wales.

KAWASAKI NINJA 250cc, 2010, black one, previous lady owner, new Hagon monoshock + bushes, rear disc + pads, heated grips, service history. Tel. 01293 410976. Gatwick.

HONDA NC700S 2012, 2500 miles only, MoT May, regular 80+mpg, excellent condition, useful extras including centre stand, Givi screen & rack, Alphadot, Tutoro oiler, Powerbronze hugger, £3595 ono Tel. 01654 700289; 07944 131671. Caernarfonshire.

HONDA NC700S 2823 dry miles, concours, always garaged, one mature owner, fsh, many extras including centrestand and tall screen. Tel. 01754 830455. Lincs.

KAWASAKI GT550 very reliable, 81,000 miles, two previous owners, starts on the button, new rear tyre, six months MoT, L reg, 1993, Motad exhaust, Buffalo panniers included, £700 ovno Tel. 07496 670283. Liverpool.

KAWASAKI GTR 1000cc, 1988, 28,000 miles, one owner from new, been Sorn for over 16 years, needs recommissioning, £800 firm. Tel. 01782 786696 or 07742 151797.

KAWASAKI KLR250 1994, L reg, good alround condition, good tyres, went straight through last MoT, phone for more details. Tel. 07979 042822. Durham.

KAWASAKI KLV1000 2005, orange, two owners, this KLV1000 is the Kawasaki badged Suzuki DL1000 V-Strom, good condition and only had 2 owners from new, it has full service history and two sets of keys as well as loads of supporting paperwork, a superb long distance machine, this bike is equally at home either commuting or continental touring, will have a full MoT upon purchase, 24,771 miles, removable Givi top box with two sets of keys. Tel. 07867 825202. Hampshire.

KAWASAKI KX450F sell new 2015, USD €5850. Tel. +81789 348670. Email. sales@ ramlinainggolan.com Japan.

KAWASAKI VERSYS 650 2011, black, 7800 miles, FSH, vgc, last service July 2015, MoT July 2016, one owner, Michelin PR3 tyres plenty tread. £3100 ono Tel. 07454 946264. Cheshire.

KAWASAKI W650 2002, red & cream, 14,000 miles, recent tyres and battery, clean condition, new MoT on sale, £3250 Tel. 01291 423392.

Chepstow.

KAWASAKI Z750 750cc, 2005, MoT June, excellent condition, 11,200 miles, one owner from new, £1750. Tel. 07512 156612.

South Yorks.

KAWASAKI Z750 2005, excellent condition, MoT, one owner from new, £1750. Tel. 01302 486195. South Yorkshire.

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KAWASAKI ZR550 beautiful condition, serviced & MoT to June, new tyres & battery, £1550 ono Tel. Rob 07872 821600.

Berkshire.

KAWASAKI ZX1000 997cc, 1990, H Reg, blue, vgc, fsh, ex runner on Sorn, never been in wet, garaged, new battery, good paint job heated grips, Haynes Manual, all MoTs & bills, £1400 ono Tel. 07510 431379.

Northumberland.

LEXMOTO ADRENALINE 125cc, 2015 plate, still has two years MoT, £1000. Tel. 07547 738434.

MOTO GUZZI Le Mans 3, Spanish import w’ Nova & Reg papers, years MoT, Lafranconi Competition silencers, Marzocchi shocks, rearsets Metzelers, Stucchi seat, just serviced, crisp runner, carbs rebuilt, £100s spent, £3200 Tel. 07788 442155. Bristol.

MOTO GUZZI California III, MoT Aug 16, low mileage, very good condition No 24of 30 70th Anniversary Model, leather panniers, viewing contact Nigel, £3800 ono Tel. 07960 067501.

Lincs.

MOTOBECANE Z24C 175cc, Ali engine, on Sorn, good condition, £1450 ono Tel. 07922 649520.

Leics.

MZ ETZ 243 2001, Sorn, classic insurance, 17,500 miles, luggage rake, new Mitchelins, runs rides superb, new pipe, Haynes manual, £700 ono Tel. 01767 691209. Beds.

PIAGGIO MP3 250 250, 2007, black, only 2500 miles, MoT mid April, Oxford topbox, Givi windscreen and extension, Autocom Super pro-lite fitted, £1200 no offers Tel. 01419 547651. Lanarkshire.

ROYAL ENFIELD 500cc Bullet, 1992, only 2935 miles, MoT, brand new Avon Speedmaster tyres, spare dual seat, £1350 ono Tel. John 07931 471461. Staffs.

ROYAL ENFIELD Airflow, 350cc, Bullet classic, 1962, tax free, show winner, excellent condition, £2250 Tel. 01354 610269; 07500 148900. Cambs.

ROYAL ENFIELD Bullet, 350cc, classic red chrome, new battery, oil change & filter, price including spare 500 engine c/w pipe, silencer, Sorn, £1550 ono Tel. 01865 764461. Oxford.

MOTO GUZZI Griso 1200 8V 2008, superb condition throughout, documented FMGSH, only one previous owner, fully refurbished with many new parts after dry storage, long MoT, £4450 Tel. 07525 373753.

Surrey.

SUZUKI 750ES TRIKE not a show winner but not asking show winner price, Rigid frame but seat works on shocks, used for a number of years but has only done 20 miles in the last year, £1500 Tel. 07796 712170. Derbyshire.

MOTO MORINI 1200 Scrambler, 2009, 6500 miles like new, MoT, full MM service history,rare beast, winter bargain, £4700 Tel. 01462 711964. Bedfordshire.

SUZUKI FR80 two stroke, 1978, full MoT, good condition for year, regularly used, offers. Tel. 07799 036771.

SUZUKI RF600R 1996, needs recommissioning unused for several years, tidy condition some new parts and spares, V5, old MoT, owners manual, 14,000 recorded miles, £395. Tel. 01227 751705. Kent.

SUZUKI GS250 twin 1980, 180% twin, good clean classic, new battery and mirrors, mileage 10,500, Sorn, tyres almost new, £950 Tel. Ernie 01286 881644.

Carmarthenshire.

SUZUKI GS500F customised, single seat, full stainless steel exhaust, good tyres, other one off parts, MoT June 2016, recent service with steering bearings, £600 ono Tel. 07443 480492.

Kent.

SUZUKI GSF500 2005, 23,000 miles, immaculate condition, crash bobbins, some history, 12 months MoT, two keys, nice all rounder, owner retiring, £1350 Tel. 07948 017551. West Yorks.

SUZUKI GSR750AL5 ABS, 2015, fsh, 7200 miles, Black, Mivv exhaust + original, Suzuki street kit, R+G protectors and bobbins, Fender extender, Oxford throwovers, excellent condition, just serviced, under warranty until March 2017, £5150 ono Tel. 07979 472056. Staffordshire.

SUZUKI BANDIT 600 and 650, new oil cooler, for sale, original Suzuki part, £95. Tel. 07963 787894. Northern Ireland.

SUZUKI GW250 2013 with only 850 miles run, £2500. Tel. 01248 810688; 07787 921566.

Gwynedd.

TRIUMPH DAYTONA T595 year 1999, miles 17,700, MoT June, £1500 ono Tel. 07561 306875; 01787 474190. Essex.

TRITON completely rebuilt T140V 750cc motor in newly powdercoated wideline frame, new Akront rims, new Roadholder forks, new seat, exhausts, oil tank, new electronic ignition & electrics, superb condition, never seen rain, fast & reliable, £5995 ovno Tel. 01403 217297. West Sussex.

TRIUMPH Street Triple R, 2012, 6000 miles one previous owner, showroom condition, never wet, always garaged, Arrow can, will accept £4900first viewer will buy. Tel. 07892 908019.

Stratford upon Avon.

TRIUMPH ADVENTURER 900 1997, two owners, two keys, handbook, good condition, 16000 miles,garaged, £2750 ono Tel. 01460 77376. Somerset.

TRIUMPH BONNEVILLE 650cc, 1973, 12V, matching, good condition, £4500 Tel. 01325 357489. Durham.

SUZUKI GSX600F MoT until July, reasonable condition for age, 1994 on, l reg, £800 ono Tel. 07928 968894.

SUZUKI SV650 SK8 Sport, 2008, 17,364 miles, one owner before me, MoT 14/05/2016, full service history, bike goes with rain cover, original exhaust, tail end, Haynes manual, Scottoiler V-system, seat cowl, Optimate 111 weatherproof lead TM71, very good condition, £2300 or make me an offer Tel. 07849 415356. Northampton.

TOMOS MOPED 49cc, 2014 automatic twist & go, top box, 665 miles, can be ridden on a car licence, £17 road tax 100+ miles, per gallon, £750 ono Tel. 01271 343790. North West Devon.

TRIUMPH BONNEVILLE 2012 A2, 14,800 miles, one owner, excellent condition, MoT April, Datatool S4, Oxford heated grips, R&Gs, King and Queen seat, full service history, panniers, centre stand, sump guard, £4250 Tel. 01489 575279.

TRIUMPH BONNEVILLE 865 110 year Brooklands anniversary, model number 809, mint condition with certificate from factory, less than 3000 miles, Triumph extras, rare opportunity for collector or Triumph enthusiast only £6000 ovno Tel. 07831 623776. Durham.

TRIUMPH ROCKET 3 Classic 2009, 4500 miles, lots of extras good condition, Lincoln area, £7900 ovno Tel. Ian 07768 841904; 01526 388319. Lincs.

YAMAHA YZF1000R Thunderace, 1999 reg, 30,000 dry miles, mint condition, very fast bike, new rear tyre & battery, kept in a dry shed, currently on Sorn, no MoT but will pass easily, £1995 Tel. 07850 265580 after 6pm. Flintshire.

TRIUMPH BONNEVILLE SE December 2011, 2600 miles, 10 months MoT, includes full original exhaust system & seat, £4400 ono Tel. 07977 404656; 01708 763132. Essex.

TRIUMPH SPEEDMASTER reg 20/06/2013, 6500 miles, one owner, blue/black, excellent condition, fsh, Datatag screen + spotlights short pipes + originals engine bars panniers. Tel. 01489 575279. Hampshire.

TRIUMPH ST1050 2010 heated grips, Hugger full luggage 26,000 miles, nice condition full MoT on sale, black, £4700 ono Tel. 01743 358953. Shropshire.

TRIUMPH THUNDERBIRD 1600 Phantom Red Haze, 2010, 6600 miles, heated grips, Sissy bar, touring seat, short tors exhausts, excellent condition, £6800 ono Tel. 01525 861330.

Bedfordshire.

TRIUMPH TIGER yellow with 955i engine fitted, 38,000 miles, also have 885i engine, £1600. p/x smaller bike Tel. 07531 285942. Greater London.

TWIN-SHOCK TRIALS BIKE Honda GL125 in chromed frame, GRP tank/seat unit, Renthal bars, no V5, needs tlc, £325; also two wheel box trailer; angle steel frame/timber body, spare wheel, three good tyres; needs a bit of work, £350. Tel. 07825 368051.

Lincs.

YAMAHA 600 Diversion, 1997, blue, 6000 miles, totally immaculate condition, full service history, Data tagged, three owners, HPI clear report, two keys, MoT till July 2016, £1475 Tel. Steve 02087 140101; 07771 866621. Surrey.

YAMAHA FZS600 good runner, slight dint on tank, 17,000 miles, 2000 reg. Tel. 07871 918186.

South Yorkshire.

YAMAHA FAZER 600cc original, 1998, red/black, centre stand upright rider position, Thundercat engine, R1 brakes, 8000 miles only, has been stored, MoT April 2016, £1600 Tel. 01604 761633. Northants.

YAMAHA FZ6-S 2004, excellent condition, new Bridgestone tyres, MoT due Sept 2016, 13,000 miles, good useable bike, £1850 Tel. 01482 634464. East Yorkshire.

YAMAHA FZS600 Fazer 2001, red, 12,400 miles, good condition, new chain/sprockets, oil & filter, new set front brakepads, around 10 months MoT, very good PR4 tyres, starts & runs as new, always on trickle charger, £1400 ono Tel. 07584 044502. Wigtownshire.

YAMAHA FZS600 Fazer, 2000/X, black, good condition for year, under 23,000 miles, selling to go back to bigger bike, £1450 Tel. 07921 058373. West Midlands.

YAMAHA fantastic example of a purpose built Streetfighter, many extras, very reliable, good tyres, MoT, 22,000 miles, 1998, Tel. 07772 757634. Suffolk.

YAMAHA XJ 600S Diversion, complete been off road two years, was started December then battery dead, have replaced some parts ready for MoT, £375 ovno Tel. 01353 663502.

Cambridgeshire.

YAMAHA MT07 2014, 2000 miles, garaged, dry use only, dark armour, comfort seat, touring screen, rear hugger, private plate MT O7AAA, great machine, so quick, great stoppers, £4500 Tel. 07795 567412. Renfrewshire.

YAMAHA SR400 2009, grey import, MoT 12/09/16, 2500 miles only, as new, wonderful bike, never seen rain, garaged, bargain at £3500 Tel. 02077 915439. London.

YAMAHA SZR660 emerging classic built by Belgarda Yamaha, Italy, TZR250 frame with XT660cc engine, £1700 ono Tel. 01269 592569. Carmarthenshire.

YAMAHA TDM900 2008, silver, 21,000 miles, MoT July 2016, excellent condition, two owners from new, mainstand engine bars, Yamaha touring screen, rack & top box, service history, £2995 ovno Tel. 01706 711428.

Greater Manchester.

YAMAHA MT-O3 660cc single 2006 model, 22,000 miles, metallic blue, excellent condition, £1000 just spent on new ECU and lockset, £1850 Tel. 01743 891889. Shropshire.

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YAMAHA XJ600S 598cc, red, 1993L, genuine 28,900 miles, with confirming history, Nexxus exhaust, cherished well maintained, good tyres, battery, chrome rear rack, top box, MoT May, £1000 Tel. 07749 604930. Leicestershire.

YAMAHA FZ6 600cc, 2007, excellent condition, one owner, 8000 miles, Yamaha flyscreen fitted new rear tyre, £2150 ono. Tel. Martin 01480 353382.

Cambs.

YAMAHA XVZ1300 V4 Venture Royal, 1988, vgc, 46,000 miles, very rare classic imported last June, one owner, new tyres, battery, folk seals, has radio cassette, cruise con, intercom, cb radio, air control, all chrome like new, seat has been recovered with Venture name stitched on cost £200, bullet proof engine same as Vmax, MoT June 2016, £2995 Tel. 07851 701973. Devon.

Parts For Sale AKRAPOVIC SLIP ON exhaust for CB1300 not very old no scratches, no dents, like new, £300 ono. Brand new panniers with waterproof covers, £50.

Brand new waterproof cover and handlebar fixing bracket for Garmin satnav includes power line, £15. Tel. 0142 4425856; mobile 07773 084372. East Sussex.

AVON 120/70 ZR17 trail rider tyre, new, 160/60/ZR/17 69W. Tel. 01425 617249. Dorset.

BMW brand new front seat, R1200RT, 2006 onwards, £60.

BMW touring pannier lids, black, vgc, £30. Haynes Service Repair Manual, for BMW 1200RT 04-09 £15. Seat for K1200RS, 2002 onwards, £25. Tel. 01329 505109. Hants.

BMW FAIRING with h/light and flashers, pannier rack, engine bars dual set with chrome hand rail & rear rack, all in good condition, offers, will split. Tel. 01299 266742. Worcs.

BMW GS 04-08, 1200cc low seat, £100 collection only. BMW GS 04-08 1200cc Bose silencer with removable baffle, £100 collection only, both items in excellent condition. Tel. 01274 831244. West Yorkshire.

BMW RT1200 2012, OEM standard height riders heated seat, unmarked little use, £50. + p&p Tel. Nick 01629 820086.

Derbyshire.

F800S SCORPION sports stainless silencer with bracket, £75. Tel. 01476 550072. Lincs.

FAIRING AVON Airflow classic type for sale in black fibreglass with screen fitted, great condition with brackets, no headlamp fitted, picture can be emailed, will accept £145 collect Cambridge evenings. Tel. 01223 350289.

HARLEY DYNA & FLHR PARTS Mustang Wide Touring Vintage seat, front with detachable back rest, fit 2006 onward Dyna Family, £250. Klock Werks Billboard Flare Windshield Short clear 16.5” this will also fit 1994+ FLHR, £50.

Genuine Harley windshield bag, £50. Genuine Harley Chrome Detachable 5 Bar sport rack with sissy bar and pad, £250.

Kuryakyn Daily Tour Bag £50.

Kuryakyn Ultra Tour Bag, £50.

Tel. 07753 318979 after 2.30pm.

CLASSIFIEDS HARLEY SPORTSTER exhaust pipes and chrome covers with clips and silencers, only used for two months, £100. Tel. 01617 634965. Lancs.

HONDA 125CG PARTS seat, headlight brackets, seat latches, side panel, front & rear foot pegs, clocks bracket, exhaust bracket, the lot £50 or sell separate. Tel. 07752 443794. Denbighshire.

HONDA CB 400/4 seat, very good, £45. Tel. 07909 912543.

Lanarkshire.

HONDA CBR600 original silencer as new condition, 4000 miles, only £30 + p&p. Honda VFR 750 micron silencer, vgc, unmarked, only £30 + p&p. Tel. 01305 761058. Dorset.

HONDA CM 200cc, 1981 engine complete, front and rear wheels, complete new rear tyre, also sloper frame, s/w arm tank poor, no docs, £150 the lot, collect only. Tel. 01613 038830. N/ West.

HONDA NC700 skidmarks clear, large screen as new, £30. Tec 17 evolution handlebar muffs, waterproof fits most bikes, as new, £10. Tel. 07729 910982.

West Midlands.

HONDA NSR250 crankcase, gearbox, barrels, heads, clutch, MC16, £300. Honda NS400, three tuned barrels, std bore, £450. Exhaust, clocks, £100.

Yamaha FZR400 IWG spares, Ducati 400SS, 600SS spares.

Tel. 07816 043480. Burton.

HONDA PC50 70 90 new complete front wheel with new tyre & tube and complete front hub, genuine Honda, £100 + p&p Tel. 01636 706807. Notts.

HONDA ST1300 Pan European topbox for sale as new condition complete with carpet and fitting base plate, Achilles black metallic (NH124M Colour Code) £250 includes postage to UK mainland only. Can send photos if required.

Tel. Rob 01387 279451; 07891 577409. Dumfriesshire.

IXIL EXHAUST and paddock stand for CB1000R, £100 ono Tel. Keith 07790 011994. Lincs.

JAMES COMMODOR 250 gear box, complete most of siezed engine in bits some other tin bits, inc tank embellishers, £90 collection only. Tel. 01613 038830. N/West.

KAWASAKI KH250 250cc, front and rear wheels, very near perfect condition, side panel with oil window, rear light lens, workshop manual, all genuine, £220 the lot, collect only Tel. 01613 038830. North West.

KAWASAKI KH250 front and rear wheels very near perfect condition, side panel with oil window, rear light lens, workshop manual, all genuine, £250 the lot, collect only Tel. 01613 038830 . Cheshire.

KAWASAKI KX80/100 1991, radiator, silencer, carb, CDI, complete front brake, rear shock and mudguards & other parts, £100 the lot. Tel. 07725 563864.

Lincs.

KAWASAKI VERSYS 650, MK 2, standard screen, never used, £20 buyer to pay postage. Tel. 01889 563794. Staffs.

KAWASAKI ZEPHYR 1100cc, spares for sale, engine + carbs, dual seat, rear wheel, assorted spares + electrics. Tel. 01655 331721; 07920 141700.

Ayreshire.

KAWASAKI GPZ/GT/Z headlight complete, very nice, £40. Tail light, £15. GPZ750 grab rail, £20.

GPZ500S, clear screen, £25, Z/ GT rear footrests and brackets very nice, £26. GT750 full stand, 1990, £30 pair nice Neta silencers possible GPZ900R. Tel. 07973 225042. Staffs.

LAVERDA 750 Formula S Aluminum silencers, good useable condition, £100. Front sprocket cover/clutch slave cylinder, £30 and black right hand side panel, £20. Tel. 07725 563864. Lincs.

LOTS GL1200 SPARES ladies white leather jacket, small, £30.

Givi carrier for bulldog, 1100 mint, £50. Brown despatch gauntlets, £30. Diversion 900 handbook, £10. American speedmaster rear section silencers, boxed, £300. Tel. 07434 513161. Lancs.

MOTO GUZZI V7 centre stand kit, new, £130. Tel. 07855 163413.

West Midlands.

MOTRONIC ECU 1342, 747, £120. One pair throttle bodies with injectors and TPS £100.

BMW clutch adjusting tool 213610, £25. OEM footrests and cylinder guards free to a good home for P&P, from a 1999 R1100GS, Email address for photos. Tel. 07841 430866. jhmonthenet@hotmail.co.uk MV AGUSTA Brutale carbon fibre massive list titanium exhaust, new factory seat, MV cover also F4 sportsbike carbon fibre big list. Tel. 07576 569102.

South Wales.

MZ FULL FAIRING with all fittings. Call for pics or more info. Tel. Brian 07956 232524.

Greater London.

NSU QUICKLY PEANUT TANK big wheel model, 1957, £225, 1962, 23S/2 three speed, dual seat model, £225 both need restoration, no docs, frame numbers, clear match chassis/ year identity plates. Tel. 01293 410976. Gatwick.

PAIR BAFFLE PACKS for relining Scorpion carbon cans, 110mm dia, 400mm long, £10. Tel. 01372 842327. Surrey.

PIRELLI ANGEL ST180/55ZR17 tyre, never fitted as bike now sold, £70 ono Tel. 07894 078815. Notts.

R & G AERO CRASH PROTECTORS complete with all fittings/teardrop shaped bobbins for Suzuki GSF1250 GT (faired version), £75 ono Tel. 07894 078815. Notts.

SCORPION SERKET Carbon exhaust and Link pipe with all fittings and boxed for Kawasaki GTR1400, it’s the carbon oval version, part number on the box is RKA94CEO (cost around £360), £200 ono Tel. 07894 078815. Nottingham.

SCREAMING EAGLE BATTERY and radiator top up tank covers, £20. Screw in crankcase gearbox, oil temperature gauge, £15.

Harley V Rod Anniversary 2000 Manual, £10, buyer collects. Tel. 01452 812158. Glos.

STANDARD SEAT for a Triumph Bonneville SE 2010, £40 plus postage, standard seat for Triumph Sprint, 2006, £40 plus postage phone. Tel. 07789 211680. West Midlands.

STEIB SIDECAR chassis with lug set screw lock braces, eye bolts etc for R series BMW half finished s/c body to go, £250, wheel rebuilt. Tel. 07523 971861. Surrey.

SUZUKI GS 550E breaking for spares, need to clear out all parts, starting from £5 plus postage, frame has a V5C. Tel. 07789 227254 after 5pm. Anglesey.

SUZUKI GSX1400 Yoshimura, 4 into 1 exhaust fitted to FE model as standard, in immaculate unmarked condition complete with link pipe springs fitting strap and rubber, £170. Also polished 4 into 1 manifold also available, £70 Tel. 07971 448463. West Midlands.

SUZUKI GSX650F rear silencer, original Suzuki part only used for two weeks, vgc, 2013 model, £25. Tel. 01903 775734. Sussex.

TANKS KAWASAKI ZZ model, black, purple stripes as new + tank for Guzzi, Ducati, Benelli, etc, Honda CX500 parts Yamaha FJ1200 parts. Tel. 01268 710946; 07833 906288. Essex.

Subscribe to Motor Cycle Monthly: www.classicmagazines.co.uk/MCM or call 01507 529529 TINTED SCREEN Kawasaki Z1000, 2013, £20. Tel. 07708 173541. Glamorgan.

TRIUMPH BONNEVILLE petrol tank, for an injection model, very dark, metallic green/black colour, great condition, fuel pump not included, £110 ono p&p £15, call evenings only before 9pm. Tel. 01223 350289. Cambridge.

TRIUMPHBONNEVILLEscreen,cost £250,mint,£90.Tel. 01302840172; 07523 126067. South Yorkshire.

TRIUMPH BONNEVILLE screen perfect condition, all fittings, £80.

Triumph Daytona 675, Hele bars, raises clip on, 1 5/8” for less radical riding position, cost £150 only £65, suit Z006, 2012 model.

Tel. 01305 761058 . Dorset.

TRIUMPH BONNEVILLE 865cc, 2009 original seat unmarked condition, £50. Dr Bike top box, for single helmet includes Universal fittings kit and two keys, £10. Tel. 07976 916203.

North Staffs.

TRIUMPH BONNEVILLE 865cc, alloy rear wheel, complete with tyre, disc, rear sprocket, chain, adjustment mechanism 130/80R x 17, good condition, £50 ono Tel. 01425 837296. Hants.

TRIUMPH DAYTON 765 Hele bars, raises bar 1 3/4” for more comfortable position, suit 20062012 model as new cost £150, only £65. MX boots, size 9, good condition, only £15. Tel. 01305 761058. Dorset.

TRIUMPH EXPLORER 1200 Beowulf exhaust, as new, £80 cost £200, great sound, buyer to collect. Tel. 01978 366349.

Cheshire.

TRIUMPH PREUNIT oil tank, £45. 650 alloy head (damaged), £30. Engine plates, £30. Fork sliders, £30. Two unused l/hand silencers, £35/30. BSA A10 swingarm (late), £45. Norton L18D2 distributor, £35. Tel. 01524 427818. Lancs.

TRIUMPH TIGER Sport 1050, standard seat, taken off a new 2013 bike so unused and asnew, £50. Tel. 02392 267403.

Hampshire.

TRIUMPH TRW 500cc sidevalve, parts, distributor cap and points, new £42.Solexcarboverhaulkit,£54.Tel. 07798 866071. Greater London.

VINCENT BLACK SHADOW rev counter, matches Black Shadow speedometer complete with cable drive, bulb holders, bulbs, timing case mounting for rev counter gearbox, mounting plate for both instruments, also Lucas Altette horn, £1000. Tel. 01614 329676. Stockport.

VARIOUS PARTS FOR: Honda S550 (76), Honda CB250K (73), Suzuki GT250 (76). Tel. 01291 423392.

YAMAHA DIVERSION 600 parts, rear shock, £50; ECU £17; Starter solinoide £10 the lot for £65, all off low mileage bike in full working order. Tel. 07752 443794. Denbighshire.

YAMAHA FZ FAZER two brothers carbon endcan & link pipe, £100.

Tel. 07974 024893. North Yorks.

YAMAHA R1 998cc, single seat pillion covers, Lava red and midnight black, to suit 05/06 models, £50 each. Tel. 07866 270425. Worcs.

YAMAHA R6 600cc, engine 2001, good condition, £150. Also parts footrests brackets etc. Tel. 01942 706774. Cheshire.

YAMAHA XJR1300 wheels, both highly polished and in excellent condition, phone for more details, £150 ovno pair.

Tel. 01803 607265 or 01364 653515. Torquay.

YAMAHA YZF-R125 2015, as new, 20 or more brackets, 12 disc bolts top yoke, nut & fixings, £40 the lot. YBR125 KMH clocks, £30. WR125 white spring rear shock, £35. Aprilia 125 Dellorto VHSB34 carb, very clean, complete, £45. Tel. 07973 225042. Staffs.

Wanted A BIKE IN YOUR SHED? older bike wanted for project, prefer aircooled but anything considered, running or not, can be road, off-road or race etc, genuine enthusiast not trade, why? Tel. Colin 07754 887584.

Cambridgeshire.

ANY MAKE OR SIZE classic motorcycle wanted in any condition from a basket case to one in nice condition, cash waiting.

Tel. 07548 801403. Notts.

BAGLUX blue tank bag for Yamaha XJRF600, 2012 model.

Tel. 01617 634965. Lancs.

BSA wanted pair of forks for swinging arm A10 B31 etc for single sided 8” brake complete or a pair of legs. Tel. 01723 515546. North Yorkshire.

BSA B50 large capacity petrol tank.

Tel. Dave 07541 612182. Surrey.

EXCHANGE FORD 2400, diesel transit LWB, converted to sleep two, good condition, unused two years + awning room, one bike, ideal for meetings, consider any motorcycle why? value, £1500.

Tel. 01207 562856.

HONDA CB77 305 must be in nice condition, 1963 to 1966. Tel. 01543 423876. Staffordshire.

HARLEY DAVIDSON Ruhmore Street Glide or Road King swop for 2015 BMW R1200RT LE, 2800 miles, as new, sat nav, top box, full spec, quick shifter central locking etc too much to list. Tel. 07950 402304. West Midlands.

HONDA C90 CUB in roadworthy condition, preferable with MoT, fair price paid for right bike, distance no object, bike required for charity event. Tel. 07986 924976. Greater Manchester.

HONDACB400A400cc,Circa1979, seat or seat base, 2 into 1 exhaust or complete bike if reasonably prices, I would be interested in any spares for the above. Tel. 07934 092024.

North Yorks.

HONDA FIREBLADE 1000cc, 2013, pillion seat cowl, red or white. Tel. 01949 843416. Notts.

HONDA GL1000 good quality parts needed to complete rebuild I need seat, exhaust, mudguards.

Tel. Jack 07828 103437. Notts.

HONDA SH50 50cc wanted, Honda city/express leg shields for 1991 model year, will consider whole machine. Tel. 01202 748128. Dorset.

HONDA TRANSLAP 600cc, 1996 wanted, right hand side rear panel, ie battery side in blue if possible.

Tel. 01142 869634. Sheffield.

LEWIS LEATHERS BIKER jacket wanted D Lewis pre 1980, any colour or condition, good price paid. Tel. 01223 350289 evenings before 9pm. Cambs.

MAICO MOBIL SCOOTER 1950s for restoration wanted. Tel. 07858 450960.

MOTORCYCLES 70s, 80s, 90s, 50cc-250cc,anycondition,collection.

Tel. 07505 112847. Warks.

NORMAN B3 250cc spares desperately needed swinging arm, front and rear wheels, headlamp bracket, B4, tool box, Villiers, exhaust and silencers can collect.

Tel. 01256 321436. Hants.

PLUGS LODGE H14S wanted two or more plugs. Tel. 01480 464084. Cambs.

SUZUKI GR650 Tempter exhaust, spares and information wanted. Tel. Tony 01617 483210. Lancashire.

TRIUMPH PREUNIT swingarm gearbox, 7” s/sided front hub, r/h side Nacelle. Enfield 350 clipper 1956, primary drive case cover.

Gear lever. Headstock ball races (frame) kickstart return spring cover. Tel. 01524 427818. Lancs.

TRIUMPH TIGER 800cc wanted privately, must be in excellent condition and low to reasonable mileage Tel. Cliff 07867 904777; 01159 303677. Derbyshire.

TRIUMPH TIGER 90 must be very good condition, willing to pay upto £3500, want to rekindle memories of sixties experience, will travel upto 100 miles from Lowestoft.

Tel. 07931 432921. Suffolk.

TRIUMPH TROPHY TR6 headlamp wanted, mid 1950s complete or parts, same QD type as fitted to TR5, original shell was chrome but painted fine, also centre/side stands/trim, etc Tel. 01223 350289. Cambs.

WANTED ANY PARTS for Kawasaki W650/W800. Tel. 01291 423392.

WANTED GILERA NEXUS 500cc or Piaggio Beverly 500cc, low mileage, in mint condition, cash awaits Tel. 01422 358981. West Yorks.

WANTED HONDA CB50J any condition or parts. Tel. 01745 857320. Denbighshire.

WANTED HONDA CG125 or ANF Innova must be complete/runner, selling bike mags, 1950/60 show/TT numbers and MC Sport 1965/70/80 300+ £40. BMW R65 top half, £200, seat wire wheels, etc. Tel. 07989 094355. Staffs.

WANTED MOTORCYCLE 500cc in exchange for 250cc CB Honda, 12 months MoT, first class condition, will collect. Tel. Barry 01527 836644. Worcestershire.

WANTED TROJAN mini motor or Power Pak cycle motor or complete machine or spare parts, good price paid. Tel. 01782 317815 evening. Staffordshire.

YAMAHA FS1-E FIZZIE 1970s sports moped, another rider wanting to relive his youth, original unrestored example, purple preferred but will consider, all options, good price paid. Tel. 01223 350289. Cambs.

Miscellaneous ALPINESTARS one piece sports/ race leathers, black, size EU56/ UK44, worn once, knee sliders included, as new, £150 ono, new price is around £550. Tel. 01923 445113. Hertfordshire.

ASGARD STORAGE GARAGE Green Metal Motorcycle Storage Garage 9ft X 5ft 2”. Requires dismantling. £250 ono Tel. 07941 005568. Surrey.

BMW K1200RS tank cover with tank bag, Din socket & lead in first class condition with fittings, £50.

Tel. 07594 469956. Cleveland.

BRAND NEW black leather Richa boots size, 44, 9 1/2 UK, boxed, £50.

Brand new Jet helmet, blue/grey, size 58/61cm, visor, accessories, £40. Brand new black leather jacket, blousonstyle,44/46f/lined,£60.Tel. 07759 607498. Berkshire.

CLASSIC BIKE MAGAZINES full set from 1978 to current issue over 420 copies all boxed in good condition, collected J14 M1, £120. Tel. 01908 612680.

Buckinghamshire.

GARDNER DOUGLAS MK3 Cobra replica, 1991, Chevy 5.7, £21,000. Wanted a good military WW2 bike. Tel. 07798 866071.

Greater London.

HONDA CBF LUGGAGE in pearl white, genuine Honda set inc all boxes, full mounting frame and fixings. Tel. 07919 392792.

Cheshire.

HONDA GL1200 lots of spares, CBF1000 leather tank cover, £40. Thunderbird chainguard, £20. Ladies white bike jacket, small, £30. Diversion 900 handbook, £10. Despatch gauntlets, £30. Bulldog 1100, Givi carrier mint, £50. Tel. 07434 513161. Lancs.

JACKET AND OVER TROUSERS medium to large size, reflective finish, good condition, cost over £60, £30 ovno. Tel. 01946 861404; 07596 168269.

Cumbria.

JTS LEATHER MOTORCYCLE JACKET new unworn, 56 inch chest. Buffalo lined waterproof motorcycle trousers 46 inch waist, £95 the pair or will separate, delivery can be arranged at cost. Tel. 01473 211015. Suffolk.

KAPPA TOP BOX (will take two helmets) + two x panniers with mounting brackets and fittings for CBF1000, good condition, £150 ono Tel. 07583 571895.

Staffordshire.

LADIES BIKE BOOTS size 5, £40. Harley flip up helmet, one small, £30. One medium, £30.

Ladies denim jacket, 12/12, £40.

Hoodie, 12/14, £25. Mirror skull fit 1200 Sportster, £30, the lot £150 + p&p. Tel. 07749 558405.

West Yorkshire.

LEATHERS one-piece leather suit, size approx 42 UK, nice clean condition, no scuffs, rips or tears, waist 36in, inside leg 25in, no logos, so suits classic bike, £45. Tel. 07880 645970.

Berkshire.

MAGNETIC TANK BAG from Heine Gericke, new and unused all black, expanding, with all straps, clear map pocket, £20 + post Tel. 07704 447084. North Yorkshire.

ONE PIECE LEATHERS blue & white size approx 5ft 11”, 39” chest 35” waist 32” I/leg, worn eight times, £90. Tel. Ken 01494 874746. Buckinghamshire.

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