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Swedes in Vegas!

21st December 2018 Andy Hill Advertisement feature, Diary Dates, News Leave a comment

Rarities under the hammer in gambling capital of Nevada The Crocker Big Tank, built in 1939 and just one of only 72 vee twin Crockers. Previously a resident of Indiana, will it return? It’s logical to think that any kind of museum will always be going to hold onto all of its exhibits ad infinitum, but that’s not always strictly…

Tiddlers Take Over!

7th December 2018 RowenaH Events Leave a comment

The delights of riding lightweight old bikes are, it seems, sweeping the nation as a passion for pip-squeak machines gather momentum… Three years ago, the Glasgow section of the VMCC introduced a riding event exclusively for small and inexpensive classic motorcycles. Such is the success of the Pip Squeak Run that it returns on 14 April 2019. Last year, more…

December issue out now

3rd December 2018 RowenaH Latest Issue Leave a comment

This month’s magazine features international classics from American and Japan, alongside a bit fat stack of beautiful Britbikes – from a 1920’s flat-tanker to the trad parallel twins of the 1970s. If you’re looking for in-depth articles from experienced owners about Triumph, BSA and Norton bikes then you’ve come to the correct place! RC176 can be downloaded in digital format…

Classic Bikes at the NEC Show

2nd December 2018 RowenaH Events Leave a comment

Motorcycle Live at the NEC isn’t the first place you would think to find classic motorcycles but they can be located if you have a good look – they’re even bringing in classic aircraft these days! Richard Jones reveals his selection of classic bikes from the big bike show at Birmingham… Early in 1945, when it was apparent that WW2…

Mi-Val Carb Upgrade

30th November 2018 RowenaH Tech Leave a comment

Earlier this year, we featured the restoration of a mid-1950s Italian two-stroke 125. Since then, Stu Thomson has been riding around on it and getting it fettled. Here’s what needed tweaking during the Mi-Val’s extended shake-down… When I rebuild a bike I ride it, and try to improve the way it rides. Petrol has changed quite a bit since these…

Modern bikes for classic riders

22nd November 2018 RowenaH Events, Features, News Leave a comment

For classic bike enthusiasts, 650 twins pretty much stole the show at this year’s modern bike bash at the NEC. But we spotted another couple of interesting developments which might appeal to classic riders… The big crowds were buzzing around the Norton stand, attracted by what’s been hyped as ‘the first modern affordable’ machine from the famous marque. Moving away…