From The Archive

Buzzing along nicely, thank you

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Sam Hewitt

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9th July 2020

Proving that a bike doesn’t have to be big to give lots of pleasure, Ian McGregor introduces readers to the […]
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From the archive: Bit on the side – Sidecar alignment: more tips from the experts

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Sam Hewitt

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2nd July 2020

Mick Payne returns to Watsonian Squire as he continues to question professional fitters about the important topic of sidecar alignment. […]
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From the archive: Made in Japan – Music to the ears! Suzuki’s GT550 triple

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Sam Hewitt

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25th June 2020

Steve Cooper fondly remembers Suzuki’s largest air-cooled two-stroke triple – the excellent but often overlooked GT550. In recent discussion with […]
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From the archive: The ‘lightweights’ that time forgot

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Sam Hewitt

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18th June 2020

Time was slowly running out for Associated Motor Cycles when it launched its new-style 250cc overhead-valve singles in 1958 – […]
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From the Archive: Only the best will do – ‘Vincents are my life’

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Sam Hewitt

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11th June 2020

Andrew Kenningley, who’s built up a fine reputation as a skilled Vincent restorer, tells why he’ll be showing off his […]
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From the archive: Summat to be proud of – the Yorkshire legacy of Phelon & Moore

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Sam Hewitt

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4th June 2020

For more than 60 years P&M, whose well-designed motorcycles became known as Panthers in the early 1920s, provided sensible down-to-earth […]
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From the archive: Getting into line – with the experts

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Sam Hewitt

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28th May 2020

When you’re setting up a sidecar, the smallest of adjustments can make all the difference to handling. Mick Payne trawls […]
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From the archive: How I bought a BSA A7 – at the ripe old age of 14!

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Sam Hewitt

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14th May 2020

Stirred by Old Bike Mart’s request for bike shop memories, Tony Proctor recalls his own early motorcycling days, which grew […]
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From the archive: Made in Japan – Laverda 500: the twin that came oh, so close

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Sam Hewitt

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7th May 2020

’Ullo, ’ullo! What’s an Italian motorcycle doing on Steve Cooper’s Japanese pages? It’s all about comparisons and giving praise where […]
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From the archive: Take five – whichever suits your style

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Sam Hewitt

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30th April 2020

Before Royal Enfield’s sensationally-styled Continental GT made its debut, the 250cc Crusader line had already evolved into two variations on […]
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