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by Richard Rosenthal, pics by John Wilkinson, Originally published January 2009. A 'Reference' article, from The Classic MotorCycle
Oil pumps are usually hidden in the depths of an engine. Unfortunately the age-old saying ‘out of sight, out of mind’ often applies. As they are the heart of our motorcycle engines, lubricating vital bearings and other moving surfaces, they deserve regular health checks...
by Jeff Clew, Originally published 1996. A 'Reference' article, from Old Bike Mart
Welcome to the second online serialisation of the book Now when was it that?, a mixed bag of motorcycle snippets and industry trivia, written by Old Bike Mart's founder Ken Hallworth, then recrafted by Jeff Clew...
by Tim Britton, Originally published November 2012. A 'Reference' article, from Old Bike Mart
When AMC introduced its parallel twin engine to an eager public in 1948 at the Motorcycle Show, it proved that the firm was not frightened of bucking the trend in engine building...
by Richard Rosenthal, 15 November 2012. A 'Reference' article, from The Classic MotorCycle
Encyclopaedia of Classic Motorcycles: the definitive classic motorcycle guide. To view other content within this reference work, you must be a subscriber
by Vic Willoughby, Originally published November 1962. A 'Reference' article, from The Classic MotorCycle
In a projectile measuring 17ft from nose to tail you would imagine there would be plenty of room for the rider. But that's not so with Joe Dudek's red and white Triumph-powered streamliner. Vic Willoughby explains...
by Tim Britton, Originally published September 2012. A 'Reference' article, from Old Bike Mart
Innovative motorcycle manufacturer Ariel was arguably ahead of its time when it produced the pressed steel frame for the Leader and Arrow. It didn't catch on at the time, sadly...
by Tim Britton, Originally published September 2012. A 'Reference' article, from Old Bike Mart
Never a major manufacturer in the way of Triumph or BSA, Velocette nevertheless produced some iconic motorcycles generally based around a single-cylinder four-stroke engine...
by Jeff Clew, Originally published 2003. A 'Reference' article, from Old Bike Mart
There's a mountain of difference between pioneering a cine camera and manufacturing the world's most powerful engines, but that's just what John Prestwich did and successfully too...
by Jeff Clew, Originally published 1996. A 'Reference' article, from Old Bike Mart
When was it that Royal Enfield had an un-named twin?
by John Nutting, Originally published February 2007. A 'Reference' article, from Classic Bike Guide
It’s fifty-five years since the first practical Wankel rotary engine was built by NSU in Germany. John Nutting was one of the first journalists to ride a rotary-engined motorcycle when Norton-Villiers-Triumph revealed its ultra-smooth prototype in the 70s...
by Mike Lewis, Originally published January 2009. A 'Reference' article, from The Classic MotorCycle
British Bike enthusiasts were willing Lord Hesketh to fulfil his dream of building a competitive all-British superbike, but it was not to be. The bikes were badly received and suffered from noisy transmissions and production faults, forcing the company into receivership during the summer of 1982...
by Don Bridgewood, Originally published May 1962. A 'Reference' article, from The Classic MotorCycle
Four phase check for economy and performance on Amal's popular Monobloc motorcycle carburettor by Don Bridgewood...
by Richard Rosenthal, 8 July 2012. A 'Reference' article, from The Classic MotorCycle
Encyclopaedia of Classic Motorcycles: the definitive classic motorcycle guide
by Jeff Clew, Originally published in 1995. A 'Reference' article, from Old Bike Mart
Serialisation of motorcycle industry trivia, offering a fascinating historical insight into the workings and marketing of motorcycles
by Richard Rosenthal, 8 July 2012. A 'Reference' article, from The Classic MotorCycle
Encyclopaedia of Classic Motorcycles: the definitive classic motorcycle guide
by Hughie Hancox, Originally published 2003. A 'Reference' article, from Old Bike Mart
Triumph specialist Hughie Hancox spent many happy years at Meriden and had a 'right royal time'. Here he shares some anecdotes, from archery in the Packing Department to covering up for test rider Percy Tait when a policeman chased him into the factory canteen...
by Peter Fraser, Originally published February 1962. A 'Reference' article, from The Classic MotorCycle
Peter Fraser visits a specialist motor cyclist dealer's workshop and deals with cylinder wear, chaincase condensation, oil leaks and clutch trouble
by Vic Willoughby, Originally published April 1962. A 'Reference' article, from The Classic MotorCycle
The whys and wherefores behind the phenomenally powerful rotary-valved 124cc 200bhp/litre MZ two stroke explained by Vic Willoughby
by Web editor, Originally published January 1962. A 'Reference' article, from The Classic MotorCycle
Honda's slightly 'oversquare' 250 four is conventionally designed, aside from the four valves per cylinder, contributing to a healthy 45bhp output
by Web editor, Originally published April 1962. A 'Reference' article, from The Classic MotorCycle
Norton's six-fifty wedded to new Busmar open single-seater sidecar provides 80 mph outfit with snappy acceleration, fine hill-climbing and braking, and light, effortless handling...
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Encyclopaedia of Classic MotorCycles
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Now When Was it That?
This four-part book series was a compilation of articles originally appearing in Old Bike Mart. The books are not longer available for purchase, but can be found here on Classic Bikers Club!* (In order to access all the reference material, you need to be registered and an active subscriber to our magazines.)
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Now When Was it That?
This four-part book series was a compilation of articles originally appearing in Old Bike Mart. The books are not longer available for purchase, but can be found here on Classic Bikers Club!* (In order to access all the reference material, you need to be registered and an active subscriber to our magazines.)
