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Swedes in Vegas!

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Andy

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21st December 2018

Rarities under the hammer in gambling capital of Nevada 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 true. Sometimes it’s due to financial reasons, occasionally it’s thanks to local politics, but the most common reason –…
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Tiddlers Take Over!

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RowenaH

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7th December 2018

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…
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December issue out now

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RowenaH

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3rd December 2018

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…
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Classic Bikes at the NEC Show

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RowenaH

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2nd December 2018

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…
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Mi-Val Carb Upgrade

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RowenaH

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30th November 2018

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…
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Modern bikes for classic riders

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RowenaH

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22nd November 2018

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…
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Classic Motorcycle Adventures

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RowenaH

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13th November 2018

You might imagine that climbing the Eiger is enough of an adventure but, back in the day, mountaineer Don Whillians thought nothing of riding his Triumph Trophy two-up across Europe before making the attempt… The photos hereabout show Chris (now Sir) Bonington on the pillion of Don Whillans’s Triumph Trophy at Hampstead in July 1962.…
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Classic Bikes For Sale

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RowenaH

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12th November 2018

Our second Small Ad selection from this month’s magazine reveals half a dozen old bikes which have international origins – they’re all for sale in the UK, but originally came from Germany, Italy, India and Japan. At the more affordable end of the classic motorcycle market, their prices start at just £750… happy shopping! MOTO…
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Cracking Christmas gift ideas for RealClassic riders!

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Sam Hewitt

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9th November 2018

Check out the exclusive RealClassic Christmas Gift Guide!
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Classic British Bikes For Sale

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RowenaH

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9th November 2018

There’s so many old bikes for sale in this month’s magazine that we’ve split our special online Small Ad Showcase into two sections. This first part is therefore dedicated to classic bikes built in Britain – come back next week for more vintage and classic motorcycles from further afield… AJS 18MS, 1956 500cc single. Solid…
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