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New safety tech for dozy drivers Motor Cycle Monthly, Media Centre, Morton Way,Horncastle, Lincs LN9 6JR Tel: 01507 529529 Email: editorial@ motorcyclemonthly.co.uk Editor John Milbank Staff writer Carli Ann Smith Editorial design Holly Munro, Tracey Barton, Libby Fincham, Publisher Steve Rose Group production editor Tim Hartley Advertising Team Leader Richard Sinclair 01507 529538 Advertising Julia Pritchard 01507 529575 Classified advertising Jo Scarbro 01507 529468 Marketing manager Charlotte Park Production manager Craig Lamb Publishing director Dan Savage Commercial director Nigel Hole Associate director Malcolm Wheeler Advertising deadline for April issue March 6, 2015
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JAguAR Land Rover has announced that it’s developing a range of new technologies using sound, colour and touch inside the car to alert drivers of potential hazards, and prevent accidents involving motorcycles and pedal cycles. Sensors on the car will apparently detect when another road user is approaching and identify it as a motorbike or cyclist. Bike Sense will then make the driver aware of the potential hazard before they see it. While it’s worrying that drivers need a substitute for their own eyes, it’s interesting to hear how the technology is supposed to work; rather than using a generic warning icon or sound – which takes time for the driver’s brain to process – Bike Sense uses lights and sounds that the driver will instinctively associate with potential danger. To help the motorist understand where the bike is in relation to their car, the audio system will make it sound as if a bicycle bell or motorbike horn is coming through the speaker nearest the bike, so the driver immediately understands where the hazard is. If a bicycle or motorbike is coming up the road behind the car, Bike Sense will, the company says, detect if it is overtaking or coming past the vehicle on the inside. The top of the car seat will extend to ‘tap’ the driver on the left or right shoulder. The idea is that the driver will then instinctively look over that shoulder to identify the potential hazard.
As the cyclist gets closer to the car, a matrix of LED lights on the window sills, dashboard and windscreen pillars will glow amber and then red as the bike approaches. The movement of these lights across the surfaces will also highlight the direction the bike is taking. Dr Wolfgang Epple, director of research and technology, Jaguar Land Rover, said: “Human beings have developed an instinctive awareness of danger over thousands of years. Certain colours such as red and yellow will trigger an immediate response, while everyone recognises the sound of a bicycle bell. “Bike Sense takes us beyond the current technologies of hazard indicators and icons in wing mirrors, to optimising the location of light, sound and touch to enhance this intuition. This creates warnings that allow a faster cognitive reaction as they engage the brain’s instinctive responses. If you see the dashboard glowing red in your peripheral vision,
you will be drawn to it and understand straight away that another road user is approaching that part of your vehicle.” If a group of cyclists, motorbikes or pedestrians were moving around the car on a busy urban street, the system would intelligently prioritise the nearest hazards so the driver would not be overwhelmed or distracted with light or sound. Where things really get into the realms of sci-fi is with the claim that Bike Sense would also be able to identify hazards that the driver cannot see. If a pedestrian or cyclist is crossing the road, and they are obscured by a stationary vehicle for example, the car’s sensors will detect this and draw the driver’s attention to the hazard using directional light and sound. If the driver ignores the warnings and presses the accelerator, Bike Sense will make the accelerator pedal vibrate or feel stiff, so the driver instinctively knows not to move the car forwards until the hazard has been avoided.
Bike Sense could also help prevent vehicle doors being opened into the path of bikes when the car is parked by warning all passengers of an approaching cyclist, motorbike or car through sound and light inside the vehicle. If any passenger continues to open the door, the door handle will light up, vibrate and buzz to alert them to the danger. “By engaging the instincts, Bike Sense has the potential to bridge the gap between the safety and hazard detection systems in the car and the driver and their passengers,” added Dr Epple. “This could reduce the risk of accidents with all road users by increasing the speed of response and ensuring the correct action is taken to prevent an accident happening.” The technology has the potential to be a real life-saver, but is it a replacement for effective tuition of all road users? Write to us with your opinion…
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New special edition sees Low interest rate brings exotic metal within reach V-Max get cheaper MV aguSta has announced a finance deal of 2.9% aPr across a range of bikes, including the awesome new Stradale, reviewed in this issue. unlike many of the popular PCP (Personal Contract Purchase plans) out there, MV’s current deal requires a deposit, then the simplicity of 30 monthly payments at a rate better than you’ll get from the bank, even with today’s low interest. Once the loan is paid off, the bike is yours. Of course, finance isn’t for everyone, but not many bikers have the spare cash to buy a new machine outright, and with a loan at such an attractive rate, it’s bringing the chance to own a stunning new motorcycle even closer for many riders. Find your nearest MV agusta dealer by visiting www.mvagusta.com/en/dealers
Don’t miss the CMC Clay Cross themed Sundays launCheD in 1985, the original Yamaha V-Max was famous for its brutal, drag-bike inspired styling and relentless acceleration. the V-Max Carbon is a special edition for 2015, but following on from the recent ‘Yard built’ projects, the V-Max is next in line to see some custom treatment. incredibly, this special edition is a sizeable drop in price over the £21,499 the V-Max cost last year. but Yamaha has also announced that the standard bike – now called the VMax Matt grey – will drop down to £15,749 Otr. With fuel prices dropping too, this exclusive machine just got a little more attainable. With this being the machine’s 30th
anniversary, and Yamaha promising some exciting designs from the likes of german custom shop Jvb-moto, we’re pretty sure we’ll soon be seeing a pretty special new bike available to buy, if the recent XJr1300 and XJr1300 racer announcements – also Yard built project – are anything to go by. the V-four, 1679cc motor makes a massive 197bhp – impressive in a sportbike, but mind blowing in what many would describe as a cruiser. the machine has radial six-pot calipers and a shaft-drive to cope with the enormous power, along with a wide 200-section rear tyre. For more information, visit www.yamaha-motor.eu
Celebrating 40 years since CMC Motorcycles opened in 1975, the Clay Cross store in Derbyshire has released its themed Sunday event diary. the first – on March 22 – is Yamaha YZF Sunday, a new addition welcoming r1s, r6s, thunderaces, thundercats and the new YZF-r125. Following the tried, tested and hugely popular Sunday theme, the event will start at 10am, and while all bikes are welcome, there’ll be reserved parking for the YZFs with judging of the top 10 and trophies awarded around 2:30pm. there’ll be a barbecue, ice-cream van, and the famous CMC Cafe will be open, along with hundreds of bikes on display in the showroom. For a great biking day out, head to CMC Motorcycles Clay Cross, Derbyshire S45 9DP. For more details, visit www.cmcbikes.com or call 01246 860046
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TESTED
PUTTING IN THE MILES WITH THE KIT THAT MATTERS
Buffalo Bella ladies’ gloves
£39.99 | www.thekeycollection.co.uk / 0117 971 9200 | Reviewed by Carli Ann Smith In summer, I don’t like riding with really thick gloves, but I do of course want my hands to still be protected. These full-grain leather ladies’ gloves from Buffalo have reinforced areas on the palm and thumb; besides the extra protection, these also allow me to grip the bars with confidence, but still have plenty of feeling. There’s a Velcro cuff strap to stop the wind whistling up your arms, but while the wrists do
have an elasticated band, it’s a shame there’s no strap there to make absolutely sure they wouldn’t come off in a tumble. They’ve been really comfortable since the first time I put them on – partly thanks to the precurved fingers – and they’ve been my glove of choice for the summer weather. They’re a good in-between season glove too, as the 3M Thinsulate lining adds enough warmth for those late-evening rideouts when the temperature drops.
R&G Elevation paddock stands
£135 (rear) & £75 (front) | www.rg-racing.com / 01420 89007 Reviewed by John Milbank You’re right, these are not cheap paddock stands. But neither was my bike – a 2008 Ducati Monster S4R. It’s the machine I’ve always dreamed of owning, and as I’m a bit OCD about keeping it clean – which includes taking the wheels off – I needed a paddock stand. Starting with the most important stand – the rear – this is a solidlybuilt, quality piece of kit. Bikes with a single-sided swingarm like my Ducati need a very secure stand; without it, any flex in a poor design could see
the machine slide off the locating pin. That would be away from the bike’s own sidestand, almost certainly resulting in some serious damage. The rear Elevation costs £115, then the locating pin to suit your bike’s axle costs £20. This fits into a quality pair of ball-bearings, allowing the pin to rotate freely as you lift the bike. There’s enough leverage in the stand to make it simple for one person to pick the machine up, but without leaving too much hanging out behind to trip over. The front stand – essential for removing the front wheel if you don’t have a winch or a jacking point under the engine – should only be used when the bike is already on a rear paddock stand. On the Ducati, two metal pins, sheathed in hard-wearing plastic, locate quickly under the fork bottoms and make it fast and simple to securely lift the front end. These stands are a great example of getting what you pay for – they’re solidly designed with quality components and well worth the investment if you love your bike as much as I do.
Snug fit Sidi ST boots
£275 | www.sidiselect.co.uk / 01384 413841 | Reviewed by John Milbank If you want a pair of boots that are quick to throw on, and easy to walk around town in, then the STs aren’t for you. If, however, you want to give your feet, ankles, shins and calves a very high level of protection, particularly on track, then it’s a very different matter. The entire rear of the Sidis opens up to allow your foot to slip into the snug (but comfortable – I have fairly wide feet, and never have a problem with Sidi) Teflon meshlined inner. The side then zips up, with a large Velcro panel at the top. After that, the rear rotates into place, secured by two ratchetequipped buckles. It’s the ratchets that help to make the STs so secure – the adjustability means that regardless of the thickness of your leathers or trousers (or your calf muscles), the tough protective plates at the front and rear are kept snug against your limbs. This fit does mean that you wouldn’t want to spend the day walking around in them, but it’s not a problem when you’re stopped at a cafe, or walking about in the holding area on a trackday. A vent on the outer side of the boot offers additional airflow, though not to the point that you notice a breeze, and the toe-sliders are easily replaceable, costing just £6.99.
While writing this review I noticed a shockabsorbing heel plate was hanging off one side, with the screw ground away. It took me a while to realise that this was the result of four crashes while racing supermoto pit-bikes. The boots protected my feet and lower legs perfectly, and it’s good to know that the screws and plates are easily replaceable (I just got off the phone to the very helpful customer services team). Other than the crash damage, after a year of use the only real signs of wear are the scuffed toes – I tend to drag them when walking, and it shows on all my boots, leather or synthetic. Oh, and they still don’t smell. With jeans over the outside (not really what the boots are designed for), the top of the Velcro can be a little scratchy at one tiny point, but I can’t say it too many times – these are a performance pair of sports boots, and I wear them whenever I’m in leathers or on the track.
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Sydney to London… The Long Ride Home
Roadskin ladies’ Paranoid Rain jeans
By Nathan Millward | £12 | www.nathanmillward.com | Reviewed by John Milbank
£99 | www.grinfactor.com / 01288 275002 | Tested by Helen Milbank
When you spend all day reading and writing about motorcycles, for a book about biking to keep you awake at night it has to be something special. Nathan Millward’s account of his ride home – 23,000 miles from Australia to London – is something very special indeed. Nathan’s journey took nine months and covered 18 countries, including India, Pakistan, Russia and China. There was no planning, he just got on his bike and rode. He was 26. His bike was a 105cc ex-postal service Honda CT110 called Dorothy. I usually spend my nights before bed reading mainstream crime thrillers, generally falling asleep with the book on my chest. The Long Ride Home kept me awake at nights, the book delivering real excitement, and sometimes worry, with every page. This is a genuinely moving account of Nathan’s trip, and his personal reasons for the ride make it all the more compelling. Regardless of whether motorcycle adventure interests you, Nathan’s story is an absolutely fantastic read. In fact, it doesn’t even matter if you’re a biker – the very personal story is that strong. This is one of those rare books that I’m looking forward to reading again (after my wife’s finished it). Nathan has self-published the book; it was originally released by HarperCollins, but only in Australia. Buying it from his website for just £12 will include delivery of a signed copy, or it’s available from Amazon. A Kindle edition is also on sale for just £5.39, though the 40 pages of photos in the print edition make it well worth the extra cost. I’m looking forward to reading Nathan’s new book – Running Towards the Light – that sees him and Dorothy heading for Alaska. It’s going to have a lot to live up to, as I can honestly say that Sydney to London… The Long Ride Home is one of the most enjoyable reads I’ve had.
I want to feel safe on the bike, but when husband/editor John and I nip out for a quick ride while our daughter’s at school, I don’t always want to tog up in my full textile riding kit – especially in the warmer weather. These dark blue Paranoid Rain jeans are cut specifically for ladies, with a snug, figurehugging fit. More importantly they’re fully lined with 320gsm DuPont Kevlar (a heat, abrasion, tear and cut-resistant para-aramid).
I’ve never liked the look of part-lined trousers that can leave areas like your thighs exposed if you slide on your front. That layer of knitted Kevlar does of course add some bulk to the jeans – your legs look slightly larger than with fashion jeans on – but for the superb protection offered, it’s a price I’m more than willing to pay. Even with armour in, the jeans look better at the bar than a pair of textile trousers, yet they offer a very high level of protection being lined with the same material used by the police and military around the world. Not only are your legs protected in the event of a crash, the full coverage of the Kevlar also reinforces the denim, so they can’t be ripped open like some part-lined jeans. The denim is treated with a waterresistant coating that shrugs off a shower (the coating is still going strong even after it’s been through the wash), and the soft, slightly stretchy material keep the armour and Kevlar pulled securely against your flesh. Personally, I’d have preferred to have the armour fitted between the Kevlar and the denim, rather than between my legs and the Kevlar as it would make them a fraction easier to put on. At £99 (plus £20 for CE-approved knee and hip armour), this is some great value protection. Comfortable, convenient and safe: I wouldn’t ride without my Roadskins.
Helmet sanitisers from MotoGroom
£12 | www.motogroom.com | Reviewed by John Milbank After a sweaty summer’s ride, your expensive helmet can seem the last place you want to pop your head. Freshening it up can mean running it under the shower, but that potentially means days of drying. MotoGroom’s natural sanitisers are intended to be sprayed regularly, and claim to keep your helmet’s interior fresh through its use of 12 essential oils and natural alcohol. Pop open your visor, then spray the interior until it’s wet. I found it’s best to do it before you go to bed, to give it a chance to dry properly – if you spray it before your ride, the smell can be a bit strong, and the alcohol won’t have evaporated off. I found both ‘flavours’ – Touring, with its Lime and Sicilian blood orange, and Citrus Groves, with its citrus fruits and woods – to have a similar, ‘posh cologne’ scent, but if I had to choose, I’d say Citrus Groves was my favourite. While you need to get your lining wet, this still requires very little of the spray, and my Schuberth C3 Pro certainly smelt a lot fresher after I’d treated it.
MotoGroom claims the sprays prevent microbial build-up, so being a geek, I thought I’d put it to the test. In a very unscientific test involving agar powder, water and beef-stock, I made up two petridishes. Before spraying one with MotoGroom and sealing them up, I covered them with various ablutions. I won’t go into details, but it wasn’t pretty. After a couple of days in the airing cupboard, my poor-man’s lab had revealed a definite reduction in the bacteria growing on the MotoGroom plate. If you’ve ridden through a year of hot summer and grimy winter, your lid could still need a serious wash, though fortunately MotoGroom will soon be releasing a brilliant helmet dryer for when you do need to run it under the shower, or quickly clear the sweat from a long day. As a way of freshening up a helmet that’s off its best, this is a very effective option. Now if only they sold it in ‘New Helmet’ fragrance.
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MotoGP Season Review 2014
By Julian Ryder | £27.78 | store.motogp.com/en | Reviewed by John Milbank With Marc Marquez even faster in 2015’s MotoGP first round of testing (just ahead of Valentino), this year’s racing should be spectacular. 2014 saw Rossi and Lorenzo fighting back hard against Marquez’s incredible style and ability, particularly in the second half of the season. Now in its 11th year of publication, this allcolour hardback gives race reports,
comments, analysis and many evenings worth of stats and facts to throw at your mates down the pub. If you want to know how fast Laverty was in round five at Le Mans, it’s here. Curious about the tyre choices and wear? It’s here. Desperate to find out what lap saw Marquez drop down to 20th position at San Marino, and why? It’s here… Written and edited by journalist and broadcaster Julian Ryder, it’s rammed with stunning photos by Andrew Nortcott – one of the top MotoGP photographers, and also covers Moto2, Moto3 and the Red Bull MotoGP Rookies. If you have even the slightest interest in motorcycle racing, the Season Review is a fascinating read. If you’re a stat-geek, it’s absolutely essential!
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Mash Roadstar 400 £3799 | 29bhp@7000rpm | 22lb-ft @5500rpm | air-cooled 4-valve single Tested by: Peter Henshaw Photos by: Mykel Nicolaou THe MASH is that rare thing in motorcycling; an entirely new brand. Yet the Roadstar 400 is based around 1980s technology. This bike is really about its cool retro styling – a canny mix of late 1960s British with late 70s Japanese. Launched in europe in October, bikes are now trickling into UK dealers. The idea, says the British importer, is for a simple bike that should be easy to ride, cheap to run and able to hit a nostalgia chord with those of a certain age, plus attract younger riders as their first step up from a 125.
Tell me about the engine
If the engine looks familiar, and your memory stretches back as far as 1985, that’s because it’s Honda’s old XBR unit; an air-cooled overhead-cam four-valve single with contra-rotating balance shaft. even in the 1980s, it was a bit of a retro, powering the XBR500, which Honda hoped would be a modern equivalent to the Gold Star or Velocette, especially to mistyeyed Brits. It didn’t quite turn out like that, but still, with those lovely alloy cooling fins and compact size, it suits the retro Roadstar to a tee. Of course, it isn’t the same engine Honda dealers were trying to sell us 30 years ago. For a start, it’s not made by Honda any more, but by Shineray in China, which builds the whole bike. It’s smaller than the original, down to 398cc from 498cc, and has acquired
Siemens fuel injection. To thoroughly clean the emissions up, small catalysts are hidden inside the 60s-style silencers, of which there are two, with twin pipes sprouting out of the twinport head. The gearbox, as Honda intended, is a five-speeder, though this should offer enough ratios, given the single’s relaxed power delivery.
What’s the chassis like?
No ABS, no linked brakes, no traction control or multi-adjustable suspension... the Roadstar has a supremely simple chassis, with everything held together by a straightforward tubular steel cradle frame. At one end are non-adjustable 35mm forks, and at the other twin shocks, though they can be adjusted for preload (with a C-spanner – none of your remote control here). It has to have spoked wheels of course, and the rims are chromed steel, not alloy, while the tyres are Chinese-made Kenda Cruiser S/Ts. The brakes are deliberately retro, with a 160mm drum at the rear supplementing the single 280mm front disc, though this does have a more modern two-pot caliper, because you can take this retro thing too far. The geometry is relaxed, something underlined by the 19in front wheel, with an 18in rear. This bike is designed with B-road fun in mind, but nothing more ambitious than that.
What is Mash?
The bike is made in China, but Mash was dreamt up in France by Sima, once the French Ducati and Husqvarna importer and now seller of Gas Gas trials bikes and the Hyosung range. “The name is taken from the MASH TV series of the 1970s,” says Richard Johnstone, boss of UK importer TGB Sport and Leisure. “The founders were all fans, and wanted something suggestive of that era.”
The Mash brand was launched in France three years ago, offering Chinese-made 125s and 250s with a more retro look. And it’s succeeded, topping the French market in geared 125s. It’s a move we’re now seeing in the UK – the NEC show in November saw several stands with sexed-up Chinese 125s, all aping that mini-Triumph Bonneville look. UK importer TGB has been in business for 20 years, selling quads,
but this is its first venture into two wheels. “We’ve got about 25 dealers so far,” says Richard Johnstone, “and we’re aiming for a network of 40. There is already a complete spares back-up for the Mash and it has a two-year warranty.” The Roadstar is just the first Mash we’ll see – a flat-track style Trackstar and street-scrambler Dirtstar are on the way, both based on the same chassis and mechanical bits.
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Simple clocks, but forget all about that 10,000rpm redline.
Should I buy one?
With just 29bhp, the Roadstar easily fits into the A2 licence category, but it should also fit the bill for those with a full licence looking to downsize. Why? Because it’s very easy and unintimidating to ride, to the extent that 20-somethings might want a bit more of a challenge. For everyone else, the Mash has an upright riding position that catches the wind at high speed but is comfy enough below 70mph. The Roadstar is small, slim and lightweight, and in fact it would make a decent commuter, assuming the finish holds up through UK winter salt and slush. This bike is made in China, and does appear to be pretty well put together, with neat welds, nice paintwork and a lot of stainless bolts.
The UK importer is promising a whole list of options, including a centrestand and three different screens. Fitting in with the need to build a new brand, Mash jackets and helmets will be on offer as well. The Roadstar comes at a good price – £3799 makes it slightly less than the cheapest Royal Enfield Bullet, and more than £1000 shy of a Yamaha SR400. If you care about badges though, both of those have a tad more back story...
So what’s it like to ride?
In two words; dead easy. The Roadstar is the sort of bike you just hop on and ride without a second thought – it feels more like a 250 than a 400 (claimed weight is less than the average 250cc scooter), and it’s well balanced into the bargain.
On paper, the power figure looks puny, but the bike’s secret weapon is that it offers a decent wodge of midrange torque. The redline is at 10,000rpm, but that’s to be ignored, as an ignition cut-out interferes at 8500rpm and torque peaks way back at 5500. This is good news, because it means you can leave the bike in fifth gear much of the time, and it’ll happily pull away from 40-50mph limits without needing a down change, or lollop across country on a twisty B-road. None of this is very exciting, but it’s satisfying, not to mention stress-free. If you insist, the bike will rev round to that 8500rpm cut-out, with some vibes coming through from 6000rpm onwards, and flat out it’ll manage an indicated 85mph, if you can hang on against the wind blast.
More to the point is the relaxed 6065mph cruise and the fact that handling is pretty good, in a relaxed sort of way. With its wide bars, the Roadstar is easy to tip into a corner, and although the forks seem soft at a standstill, they cope okay with bumpy B-roads. Only the front brake disappoints by lacking power, though the importer tells us that a braided hose, soon to be added, should help matters. Four-stroke singles have traditionally been easy on fuel, and this one is too, managing 69mpg over about 100 miles of A- and B-roads, including some dual carriageway. Keep off motorways, and forget trying to reach that redline, and you could be looking close to 200 miles from the 13-litre tank.
Looks familiar? Air-cooled four-valve single has Honda ancestry.
TECH SPEC Price: £3799 (+ OTR) Engine: 398cc, air-cooled, four valves Power: 29bhp (22kW)@7000rpm Torque: 22lb-ft (30Nm)@5500rpm Dry weight: 151kg Seat height: 780mm Tank size: 14 litres www.mashmotorcycles.co.uk
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BMW R80ST 1984, lovely condition with panniers and heated grips, stainless exhaust, Hagon rear shock, £4250. Tel. 07798 866071. Watford, Gtr London. BMW GS1200 2006, test Sept, 12,300 miles, ABS, heated grips, full luggage and top box, new battery, excellent condition, £5250. ovnoTel. 01274 831244. W Yorks. BMW K100 1000cc, first of series 'A' reg, gen 9k miles, silver, serviced, new f/seals, tyres, battery, hard BMW panniers, £2750. Tel. 07759 607498. E Berks. BMW K1200 RS 2001 (Y), 37k miles, red/f blue, h panniers, extras, £2750. Tel. 07759 607498. E Berks. BROUGH SUPERIOR 1920s, OHV Sports Model, matching numbers and excellent spare crankcases, very correct, Boniksen speedometer, traditional side stand, low mileage, concours condition, Offers around £123,000. Tel. 01722 743681. Wilts.
BSA A7 Twin Plunger frame, frame no. starts CA7, engine no. starts BA10, I got this bike in 1999 complete built engine, on rebuild any parts which needed replacing were replaced, loads of other jobs were done in 1999, owned since 2006, a tidy useable bike, on Sorn, not std, s/s mudguards, no battery. Tel. 07766 233484. Norfolk.
BSA C15 250cc, 1965, has a leaking oil fork seal on the right, restored 2 years ago, used prior to the winter. Has V5. Selling due to having bought another bike, £1300 ono. Email: samhardy osborn@hotmail.co.uk Lincs. BSA BANTAM D7 fitted with D14 engine, 1963, god condition, nonrunner, £900; Panther 250cc 35ES, lots of new parts, 19654, non-runner, £1500; leather flying jacket, medium vintage brown, £25. Tel. 01482 898930. Hull, Yorks. BSA STARFIRE 250cc, 1970, with V5, matching numbers, metal tank needs painting and tool box cover, new seat cover, twin leading shoe, front brake, new speedo, runs, £1750. Tel. 01539 723408. Cumbria. BSA SUPER ROCKET 6v, recent paint, chrome rims, s/s spokes, high compression, runs well, l/h oil crank seal leak, only fault, nice bike, photos via phone, bargain £4500. no traders pleaseTel. 07941 473812. N Lincs.
BULTACO 352 TRIALS Beautiful classic, bike circa 1976, great condition and ready for buyer to ride, not road registered, £3100. Tel. 01233 610185. Kent.
CCM 230 07, MoT Sep 30, 2015, less than 4k miles, 2 owners from new, lots of upgrades, only used for marshalling events, needs to go due to illness, hence priced to sell, £900. Tel. 01594 837502. Glos.
BSA BUSHMAN D10 175cc, 1967, dating vert, matching numbers, restored condition, many new parts, £2500 may p/x Tel. 01626 772219. Devon
BMW 100RS 980cc, excellent condition, good running order, tested until June 15, many extras, reg 1979. Tel. 07548 517336. Lincs.
BMW R100R 1000cc, 52k miles, excellent condition, with every BMW extra, all h/books etc, reluctant sale, superb runner, ride or invest, £3650 ono. Tel. 0151 2608612. Merseyside.
BMW R80 797cc, 1980, R90Stype fairing with instruments, nice original bike, runs well, new MoT, 5 owners, mileage uncertain, £1995. Tel. 07967 154571; 01582 715206. Herts.
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HARLEY FATBOY Stunning, 2010, only 4,600 miles, good weather miles, Custom 8 ball two-tone paint, Dakota digital speedo and many other extras added, Vance & Hines staggered long shots available as well as sissy bar, rack etc, winter bargain, £10,400. Tel. 07786 254008. E Sussex.
DUCATI DARMAH SD 900 1980, exc cond, hyd clutch, s/s exhausts and mudguards, Jota handlebars, 4k miles since rebuild 12 years ago, MoT til June 2015, currently dry-stored, on Sorn, £6999. Tel. John 0208 6465235 for more info. S.London/Surrey.
DUCATI MULTISTRADA ST 2014, 2,400 miles, red, £13000 as new condition, touring screen and seat, cost £16,000. Tel. 07419 121062. Glos.
CPI 250SX March 2014, Taiwan built, not Chinese, 390 miles from new, as new cond, never seen rain, still under year’s warranty, just had first service, mint little trailie, £1850 ono. Tel. 07478 771066. N Yorks.
BMW R65 650cc, 1988, with RS100, fairing, hard luggage, MoT, good condition, £1600 ono. Tel. 01299 266742. Worcs.
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GAS GAS TRIALS 125cc, 2002/3, yellow/silver, engine overhaul, alloy wheels, disc brakes, not road registered, £850. would consider van trainee etc, p/x plus cash and bike. Tel. 01743 860362. Shrops.
G50 SEELEY-MATCHLESS all ready to race, nice Christmas box from the wife.Viewings welcome. £20,000 or open to offers. Tel. 01724 864220. Lincs.
HARLEY DAVIDSON XL 883 Custom Sportster, reg 07/05, 16,127 miles, one owner from new, excellent condition, reluctant sale, £3695. Tel. 07711 567610. S Yorks.
HARLEY DAVIDSON 883 XXL Sportster, vivid black, 8000 miles, 06 reg, Vance and Hines pipes, sissy bar, flames air trim, £3600 ono. Tel. 07773 204012. Beds.
HARLEY DAVIDSON 883 XXL 63 reg, metallic black, heated grips, full s/h, one careful retired owner, 4000 miles, garaged from new, 6 months’ warranty, immaculate, £5850 for quick sale Tel. 0117 9673008. S Glos.
HARLEY DAVIDSON FXDC Superglide, 2010, stunning, heated grips, backrest, luggage rack, MoT, 7,400 miles, £8500 ovno. Tel. 07880 712544. Avon.
HARLEY DAVIDSON XL 883 Custom Sportster, registered 07/2005, 16,127 miles, one owner from new, excellent condition, reluctant sale, £3695. Tel. 07711 567610. S Yorks. HARLEY DAVIDSON soft tail, low miles, runs and rides spot on, nice, p/x, £7750. Tel. 07549 543140. Lincs. HARLEY DAVIDSON FXDC Super Glide 1210, stunning, heated grips, back rest, luggage rack, MoT, 7,400 miles, £8500 ovno. Tel. 07880 712544. Avon.
HARLEY SPORTSTER 2004, silver, XL 1200 custom, low mileage, with history, £4600. Tel. 07798 866071. Uxbridge, Middx.--
HARLEY WLC 750cc, 1942, excellent civilian spec, panniers, hand and foot clutch, correct carb etc, reluctant sale, £13,500. Tel. 07798 866071. Uxbridge, Middx.
HARLEY-DAVIDSON (PANHEAD) genuine bike, 95% original, too much to list, owned last 12 years, genuine retirement sale, £19,999. Tel. 07989 449808. Herts.
HONDA CB 750F V reg, 30k miles, no tax, no MoT, bought as a non runner but does run now, some new parts including new battery, needs further tlc. For more info . Tel. Paul on 01943 875279; 07770 933811. tommyslad@talktalk.net W Yorks.
HONDA CB400/4 (Project Big 1), grey import, 1995, 22,370 miles, 10 months’ MoT, good condition, £800. Tel. 01621 850501. Essex.
DUCATI 748 2003, 8k miles, carbon Termignoni silencers, MoT Apr 15, many carbon parts, slight damage to lower fairings, spare single seat, £3300. Tel. Adrian on 07825 267080. Lincs.
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