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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: Matchless Model X X marks the Sports Tourer spot! Alan Cathcart uncovers the delights of the Matchless V-twin. Two Triumph Twins Have you ever…

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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: Art Deco Henderson Motorcycle Art? Never seen an Art Deco motorcycle? Here’s one now, all the way from the USA. Alan Cathcart tells its…

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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: Electric beezer! It is surely time that a kit was available to electrify your BSA twin. Frank Westworth delighted in riding one such… BSA…

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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 Model 7 – The Distinguished Gentleman? Unfashionable though they were for many years, Frank Westworth has always enjoyed riding Norton’s unsung hero……

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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: Triton! America Does it Differently! Every Triton is somehow different to every other. Alan Cathcart reveals a Triton which is more different than…

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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:  Velocette KSS Special A little arcane Velocette history from Alan Cathcart, who uncovers a mystery and gets to ride a vintage-period cammy special……

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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:  Velocette KSS Special A little arcane Velocette history from Alan Cathcart, who uncovers a mystery and gets to ride a vintage-period cammy special……

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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. Norton Collier Special – Although the factory never built one, there was a Norton parallel twin before the Dominator. Alan Cathcart has ridden it… Triumph…

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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. Norton Collier Special – Although the factory never built one, there was a Norton parallel twin before the Dominator. Alan Cathcart has ridden it… Triumph…

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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: Triumph T160 Trident Philip Archer has owned his T160 for nearly fifty years. In that time, other bikes have come and gone while…

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