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Graham Ham will shortly be setting off aboard his Triumph Speed Twin, on an epic quest to visit the classic bike sheds of the British isles. But why?… RealClassic, your favourite , has been knocking around for quite a while now. Along the way me and Daisy, my 1948 Triumph, have had rather a lot…

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So how did the newly-launched Simson Shop, purveyor of spares for Simson mopeds, leap into life? Phil Speakman explains fate, blame and degrees of separation… Once more I’m stood at the counter with my documents, £55 changes hands and yet again I sign away my rights to all the sensible objections that any reasonable person…

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A Scot wins hands-down in South Africa’s classic TT tribute series. Mind you, his 1981 Motul Suzuki XR69 did have something of a horsepower advantage. Ian Groat and Dave Abrahams explain… The South African TT Revival races take place over two consecutive weekends in February, pitting pre-1984 machines against in other in light-hearted competition. At…

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Blow out the cobwebs! Tear up the SORN notification! Squeeze out the Solvol! Spring is on the way, and what better way to celebrate it than riding to the first RealClassic Spring Shakeout at the Ace Cafe on Sunday the 10th of April… This is a ride-in event, so we’d like to see as many…

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Stafford Classic Motorcycle Show Preview HobNobs? Check. Stripy tablecloth? Check. Random selection of magazine back issues? Check. Right then, we’re all set to head north for the Stafford Show on 25th and 26th April… Now we know that the real reason you’ll be going to the Stafford Show on Saturday and Sunday 25th and 26th…

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Buyer’s Eye at the Stafford Show While the big spenders were bidding £1.3million in the auction at the Stafford Show last weekend, RealClassic’s roving reporter sniffed around some of the less obvious classic bikes for sale… This 1961(ish) Dominator neatly demonstrates how to shop at an auction. It was the last of four similar bikes…

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Carole Nash Classic Motorcycle Mechanics Show 2013 Preview The autumn Stafford Show is one of the year’s most entertaining classic bike events. Here are some of the highlights you should look out for… This autumn, the Mechanics Show at Stafford celebrates its 20th anniversary on Saturday and Sunday October 19th and 20th, 2013. This enormous…

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It’s show-time once again! Make your way to Stafford for a champion weekend of classic motorcycles, classic motorcyclists, classic clubs and classic racers… When we say ‘hot stuff’, we’re not actually referring to Editor Westworth and the RC Roadshow (although Frank’s new book is a tiny bit spicy in places). No, the headline is a…

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Britain’s biggest classic bike show takes place this month at Stafford. Look carefully and amid the stunning motorcycles, bulging autojumble, masses of memorabilia, superstar riders and auction action, you’ll discover Britain’s scruffiest classic bike magazine, too… If you’re looking for trouble… you’ll find us on stands 551 and 552 on the balcony of the main…

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The autumn Stafford Show hosts the sale of 50 fabulous classic racers and replicas, an auction of Jim Redman’s race trophies, all the usual specialist stalls, club stands and motorcycle displays – and you can help to choose one of the winners of a new concours award… Like the world of classic motorcycling which it…

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