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  • December 2023

    RealClassic revels in the nuts and bolts of running, riding and rebuilding real classic motorcycles. Expert and enthusiastic real-life riders from across the world share their passion for old bikes.

Outward Bound: classic bike shows, rides and jumbles

Diary dates: updated 4 Dec. You’ll find everything here from old bike autojumbles to vintage motorcycles rides, including club runs, local shows and enormous events… FIRST WEDNESDAYS>Join the Classic Bike Meet at the Duke William pub in Matlock. More info from the FB group SUNDAY 10 DECEMBER>The AUTOJUMBLE at Newark Showground NG24 2NY opens 10am. Admission £7. 01507 529529 /…

December 2023

RealClassic revels in the nuts and bolts of running, riding and rebuilding real classic motorcycles. Expert and enthusiastic real-life riders from across the world share their passion for old bikes. This month: Norton Commando Mk3 Electric starter? Twin disc brakes? Easy-adjust Isolastics? Frank Westworth renews a long-lost acquaintance… Seeley Condor Take a race engine, install it in a race frame,…

Velocette LE: the perfect commuter classic?

Looking for a classic lightweight? You’re not alone. RC regular Geoff Stovold has tried a 1960s two-stroke, then a four-stroke unit single. Finally he’s discovered the perfect commuter classic: Velocette’s ‘motorcycle for everyman’… I always enjoy the articles in RealClassic about lightweight bikes like the Triumph Blazer SS seen in RC202. It brought back memories of my own quest to…