Classic Bike Hub UK

What’s new? Bits for Bantams, a high-mileage Triumph Bonnie, the latest version of the V5C, some admin changes at RCHQ, free entry to the Popham Megameet and Triumph Hurricanes galore… Bouncy Bantams The folks at Draganfly Motorcycles are famous for their expertise in all things Ariel, but they also carry a huge stock of BSA…

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Classic Bike News, May 2013 A hundred classic motorcycles go under the hammer at Brooklands; 600 vintage machines are lined up for the Banbury Run; Lucas rear lights are available again, and a trio of Triumph Terriers get ready for a long-distance trek… Over 80 classic motorcycles will go under the hammer on 1st June…

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It’s fettling season in the shed! Here’s a selection of classic bike components, upgrades and accessories to accelerate your spannering sessions… The Right Tool If the only tool in your box is a hammer, then every problem will look like a nail! So before you start to strip down your P&J, it might be an…

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Norvil Motorcycles have added over 200 new spare parts to their online catalogue, and reduced prices of more than 1000 components, including many items for Norton singles and Dominators… The Norvil Motorcycle Company are best-known for their Commando spares and services but they also supply components for a wide range of Norton models and other…

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For our regular look at the vintage Japanese bike scene, Steve Cooper considers the effects of technology, and we take a sneak peek inside the VJMC’s latest publication… Just what did we do before the advent of computers and the like? I ask because, although I and many friends are locked in a mechanical time…

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Immortalise your P&J in a painting – and claim a 10% discount if you subscribe to RealClassic magazine… If you stopped by the RealClassic stand at one of the shows this autumn, then you’ll have noticed the rather handsome artwork we had on display – an original painting of our faithful Mk3 Commando in its…

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2014 Classic Motorcycle Calendars The end (of 2013) is nigh. Here’s how to keep track of 2014, and celebrate your enthusiasm for classic bikes all year round… The Andy Tiernan calendar is always a favourite, featuring beautiful colour drawings of grand old British bikes reproduced at a sensible size so you can easily enjoy them.…

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Classic Clubman’s Corner Big or small; ancient or just old: there’s bound to be a classic bike club which reflects your particular interest in vintage motorcycles… The VMCC have just published their 2013 calendar of events and information booklet, which is distributed free to all VMCC members. The majority of the rides, rallies and runs…

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Classic clubland is awash with activity, from racing MZs to vintage Sunbeams, Cornish classic bikes to a revitalised MV Agusta meeting… Classics in Cornwall The Cornwall Classic Motorcycle Club’s annual Festival Of Motorcycles and Classic Vehicle Rally took place at St Ive Keason in April. Although the weather was inclement on the Saturday, around 500…

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The Stafford Show over Easter weekend steals the limelight somewhat this month, but we’ve also info about classics in Kent and Cornwall, super shocks for Kawasaki retros, ethanol resistant fuel taps, and more… Superbikes At Stafford The Classic Motorcycle Show at Stafford over Easter weekend features one of the best-ever selections of motorcycles for auction…

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