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Gilera Nuovo Saturno 350, Part 4

29th January 2022 RowenaH Buying Guide, Features, Workshop

Stu Thomson is refurbishing an unusual single-cylinder Italian sportbike. This time, finishing touches… and will it run? The powdercoat was rubbed down with 600 grade then given three coats of 2k carmine red 2k. I rubbed down the tank again with 600 grade and then applied three more coatings, and left the paint to fully set which can take a…

Stunning machines confirmed for the Classic Dirt Bike Show

27th January 2022 Sam Hewitt News

The event which gets the off-road season off to a flying start is well-known for the astounding range of motorcycles on display from across the UK, and 2022 will be no different! Back after a year’s Covid-imposed exile, The Classic Dirt Bike Show sponsored by Hagon Shocks has secured unique machines and restorations for the event held over the weekend…

PREVIEW: January issue of RealClassic Magazine

7th January 2022 Shannon Butcher Latest Issue

The brand new January edition of RealClassic magazine is packed full of classic machines, tales from the shed, in-depth interviews and striking photography. Here’s what’s coming up in the January issue: TRIUMPH TR6P Is Triumph’s unit construction 650 twin the ultimate all-rounder? Dave Simmons converts an old police machine into a rugged o#-roader to answer that very question… MOTO GUZZI NUOVO…

Gilera Nuovo Saturno 350, Part 3

6th January 2022 RowenaH Buying Guide, Features, Workshop

Stu Thomson’s rebuild of this unusual single-cylinder Italian sportbike continues. This time he addresses some electrical issues and moves on to the wheels, suspension and preparation for paint… Electrical items on the Saturno are fairly standard for the period, 3-phse alternator, 180W, regulator-rectifier and CDI electronic ignition triggered from the alternator rotor. There’s also a separate rev-limiter box which has…

Winter Classic Motorcycle Show Cancelled

21st December 2021 Shannon Butcher News

The popular Classic Bike Guide Winter Classic motorcycle show, due to be held at Newark Showground on January 8/9 2022, has been cancelled. The current surge in Omicron cases across the UK and Europe, and the Government’s predicted “tidal wave of infections” in January, have been the deciding factor for the organisers, Mortons Media Group Ltd. with the safety of…

A piece of movie history on your wrist: REC Watches' first motorcycle-inspired collection

13th December 2021 Shannon Butcher Advertisement Feature

The TTT Great Escape is a limited edition, recycled from the most famous Triumph motorcycle in the world – The 1962 Triumph TR6 Trophy used in The Great Escape in 1963. The Great Escape’s motorcycle chase and leap over the wire fence in the 1963 World War II film has been voted as the greatest motorbike scene in movie history. …