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RealClassic reading: Motorcycles, Mates and Memories

7th January 2021 RowenaH Features, Reviews Leave a comment

In this recent publication, RC member and occasional contributor Bill Snelling reflects on his lifetime passion for two-wheeling in this entertaining, motorcycle-themed autobiography. He recalls the decades of motorcycling mayhem, mud and madness that have characterised his 70-odd years living the dream, from the early days at Arthur Lavington’s Velocette shop to pounding the long-distance trials and the many race…

Classic Techniques: practical painting

30th December 2020 RowenaH Features, Workshop Leave a comment

There’s a moment in every bike’s life when its paintwork needs a bit of a refresh – but you don’t want to go to the expense and extent of a full-blown professional makeover. Bob Pickett set to with the sandpaper and spray cans… Regular readers may well recognise this particular Morini 3½, which appeared many times on the original RealClassic…

The Miller Museum, Part Two

26th November 2020 RowenaH Features Leave a comment

The Sammy Miller museum doesn’t restrict itself to British bikes, but also hosts many exotic machines from overseas. Richard Jones reveals some of these extra-special classic motorcycles which you’ll find on display at Bashley Manor – once, of course, legal restrictions are lifted. The museum hopes to host a series of ride-ins during 2021 with featured marques parking on the…

Our Black Friday magazine subscription sale is now on!

26th November 2020 Sam Hewitt Features Leave a comment

Black Friday is here and we’ve been busy driving down the prices on some of our favourite products for a limited time only. Treat a loved one, treat a friend or to hell with it, treat yourself! Fancy bagging a Black Friday bargain? We’ve taken £5 off subscriptions to some of your favourite magazines! Choose from the entire…

Tuning For Need, Part 2

15th November 2020 RowenaH Features, Workshop Leave a comment

Paul Friday continues his quest to make his old banger sizzle. In this episode, your hero tries to find an ignition system to fit his single-cylinder Moto Guzzi Nuovo Falcone… Electronic ignition systems are so common now that they are taken for granted. It’s a box with some wires that makes the plug fire. It either works or it doesn’t,…

The Miller Museum

12th November 2020 RowenaH Features Leave a comment

These days it’s best not to delay – when you do get an opportunity to ride your old bike it helps to already have a plan in place. The Sammy Miller Museum in Hampshire has adapted very rapidly to the changing circumstances in recent times, providing a safely-distanced destination for motorcyclists to enjoy. When legal restrictions permit, the museum’s hard-standing…