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AFTER months of speculation and rumour, Ducati has finally announced the 899 Panigale.

The brand new ‘Supermid’ model shares the same looks as its striking big brother, the 1199 Panigale and will cost £12,495.

The 899 Panigale might be smaller than its 1199 big brother, however, it is promised to be packed with just as much technology including triple stage ABS, Ducati traction control and engine brake control. Contained within the lightweight frame is a brand new Superquadro engine with revised bore and stroke for a broad power delivery, claimed to be producing 148bhp and 73lb-ft of torque.

Available in the UK from November onwards, the 899 will be offered in a choice of traditional Ducati red with black wheels or arctic white with red wheels.

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899 Panigale apes the 1199

‘Anti-social’ bike night stopped BIKERS have been told they are unable to continue with a popular event due to a minority’s “anti-social behaviour”.

Trustees of the Ashby Folville Estate were informed by Leicestershire Police that their monthly car and bike nights would have to stop immediately.

The evening events, held every first Tuesday of the month in the Carington Arms car park, were a favourite of people all over the area, but the Ashby

Folville website put the closure down to “a minority of people have ruined the enjoyment for the majority” but was keen to thank the majority of attendees who have supported the event over a number of years.

The closure of the event in the East Midlands follows news that Brent Council has banned motorcycles from Rainsford Road, near to the world renowned Ace Cafe.

The BMF challenged the council’s proposal to close the road on the grounds of anti-social behaviour.

The authority feels that “it is believed in this case it is necessary to prevent a potential fatal accident and to prevent antisocial behaviour”.

Have you been moved on from your usual motorcycling meet ups? We’d love to hear from you if you have. Email editor@motorcyclemonthly.co.uk

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One person would be responsible for one specific campaign at a time, meaning that activists can remain focused and not become overloaded. You won’t need to attend hundreds of meetings and represent MAG outwardly, it would be an email based role which would see you building the bones of a campaign and speaking with the necessary people and departments to make a change.

If you can work on your own initiative, are passionate about two wheels and making a difference then this position could be for you.

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Biker casualties plunge

MOtOrcYclE accidents in the first three months of the year were down by 27% according to the latest Department for transport figures.

Motor vehicle traffic as a whole was down by 1% against last year’s figures for the first quarter of the year. While this is positive news, the fall in casualties was in line with a fall in motorcycle usage as a whole due to roads being affected by snow and ice and the beginning of the year.

Harley-Davidson dips into water HARLey-DAVIDsOn has been listening to its customers from around the world in what it has

dubbed Project Rushmore, and as a result it has revamped its 2014 touring range to enhance every aspect of the riding experience.

Liquid cooling adds power

everything from saddlebags to headlights, audio systems to switchgears have been put under the microscope.

The biggest change of all, however, is to the cooling process of the new high output twin cam 103 engine. It will now be a combination of air-cooled and precision liquid cooling, to offer an increase in power.

The models which benefit from the updates are the electra Glide, ultra Classic, electra Glide ultra Limited and Tri Glide ultra Classic in the standard touring range and the CVO electra Glide ultra Limited.

Prices start at £20,495 for the twin cooled bikes. Trike fans will be pleased to hear that there will be a limited edition of three wheelers available in 2014.

Fixed penalties hit road ‘offenders’ ROAD useRs who commit some of the most ‘annoying’ offences are already being hit in the pocket.

Trumpeted as a new initiative earlier this summer, police are now issuing on the spot fines of £100 and three points for careless driving offences that previously would have to have gone to court.

Offences include hogging the middle lane, lane ill-discipline, inappropriate speed, and many others. Fixed penalties for speeding, motorway offences, neglect of traffic directions and pedestrian rights, load offences and motorcycle offences will all be punishable with the fine.

Road safety minister stephen Hammond said fines had been increased to “reflect the severity and the seriousness of offences”.

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Major manufacturers support the Dirt Bike Show THe biggest motocross manufacturers in the world have signed up to be part of one of this year’s ‘must go to’ events – the International Dirt Bike show.

For the first time in a number of years, visitors to the annual off-road fest at stoneleigh Park will be able to feast their eyes upon the very latest off-road production and race machinery from the official uK importers of KTM, yamaha, Honda, Kawasaki, TM and suzuki.

On the trials and enduro front, GasGas, Beta, sherco, Oset and Mecatecno have been quick to show their support to their dealers and end-user customers by pulling together to create a serious Trials Zone.

The International Dirt Bike show’s not all about the latest hot metal though, and off-road fans wanting to see and buy the latest kit and accessories will be pleased to hear that top names such as Fox Head europe, CI sport, Apico International

and Madison are all back, joining a healthy showing of tyre and oil distributors such as Dunlop, Michelin, Putoline and Rock Oil. While it’s all-new on the organisational side of things, loyal fans of the show needn’t worry about change for the sake of change, as Mortons Media has listened carefully to feedback and will retain the same hall layout that proved to be so successful last year. This means Hall One will be the only area from

which exhibitors can retail, thus creating a clearly defined selling area, and it is here that you’ll find the retail heavyweights such as Fro systems, MD Racing, Race spec, Bikers World and Dirt Bike express.

The International Dirt Bike show runs from Thursday, October 31, through to sunday, november 3, at stoneleigh Park, Warwickshire.

For more information visit www.dirtbikeshow.co.uk

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24,000 miles, 18 years old and zero motorcycling experience OliVER Plunket, 18, has completed an eight month long solitary journey that covered the length of the two American continents. To add to this, Ollie had virtually no motorcycle riding experience when he began the mammoth trip. last December, he started his trip from Ushuaia in Argentina with the aim to raise as much money as possible for Fisher House UK. He travelled through Peru, Colombia, Panama, Costa Rica, Guatemala and Canada, before ending his trip in Alaska.

Plunkett experienced some incredible scenery, amazing roads and met wonderful people on his journey, as well as encountering riots, the odd theft, being reversed into by a car, trolls and even appearing live on American TV. For those who want to read more about his trip, visit his blog at: www.olliesodyssey.org.uk To date Plunket has raised over £88,000 and is well on the way to hitting

his target of £100,000 as the money is still coming in. His entire trip has been self-funded and all the money raised will go to Fisher House UK. The Fisher House Foundation builds and runs ‘homes away from home’ for military patients and their families, normally on US military hospital bases. in the UK, it has teamed up with the Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham Charity to create the first UK Fisher House.

The Queen Elizabeth Hospital is the receiving hospital for all the UK’s military patients from around the world and provides world class care for British armed services personnel.

For more information on Fisher House and the work it undertakes for patients and their families visit www.fisherhouseuk.org Ollie will now be returning to fulltime education with an Army Scholarship at Sandhurst with a view to a full time career in the British Army upon the completion of his degree.

‘Exec’ drivers are Brits’ least loved EVEN thought you were alone when from two-wheels you judge your fellow road users? A new survey by ColinAppleyard.com has revealed drivers of ‘executive cars’ are the nation’s least favourite road users.

Owners of Audis and BMWs weren’t alone, and were joined by taxi drivers,

white van drivers and boy racers.

The least loved car drivers by make include: BMW, Audi, Range Rover, Porsche and Rover.

The worst drivers by profession including: sales executives, boy racers, taxi drivers, white van men and school run mums.

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Less weight, more power

MSL NEW LOOK

Remus silencer kit for BMW R1200GS DAVENTRy based Performance Parts ltd has just launched a new Remus Hexacone slip on silencer kit for BMW’s R1200GS. Complete with a full two year unlimited mileage warranty, the kit requires no refueling or remapping and is fully road legal throughout Europe with removable baffle.

Not only does it save 2.3kg in weight, it gives a 3.3bhp increase at peak power and 3.7lb-ft of torque @ 5000rpm.

The silencer is available in three finishes including polished stainless,

carbon or titanium – all with a carbon fibre outlet cap. it can also be fitted with an optional Cat Eliminator header section.

Made from a satin stainless steel, it comes with a two year unlimited mileage warranty and eliminates the catalytic converter to improve performance and save weight. it comes in especially handy for overland adventures where fuel quality may be lower and damage fragile catalytic converters.

Visit www.performancepartsltd.com for more information.

CheCk out the latest issue of Motorcycle Sport & Leisure. It’s got a new look and some of the greatest articles from all corners of the motorcycling world.

We find the Japanese bike that gives 76mpg and costs a smidge over £4,500, teach how to be a better rider for free in just 15 mins, Yamaha’s new XV950 gets the tough test and harleyDavidson’s water-cooled 2014 behemoths are put through their paces. We’ve got a snotter of a £800 CBR600 back to former glory for not much cash, a story about teasing jungle lions from the back a tiddler two-stroke and touring hounds can get their fill with our touring section complete with the best diary section for your biking life. What else could you possibly need?

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HeRe at MCM, we know many of our readers are active members of clubs and societies, perhaps even playing a role in the organisational side.

We know too, because we’ve been there ourselves, that getting a club journal, magazine, leaflet or poster produced and printed can be both costly and time consuming.

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At MCM, we are heavily invested in promoting and maintaining interest in motorcycling, and we know just how vital it is to support the clubs, societies and groups who do such fantastic work to encourage our unique passion at grass roots level.

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Bonhams all set to auction private Japanese collection AlMoSt 100 classic Japanese motorcycles will be offered sale at the Bonhams auction during the classic Motorcycle Mechanics Show at the Staffordshire county Showground on Sunday, october 20. the machines are estimated to net a combined total of more than £300,000 and are all owned by just one man, Dutch entrepreneur Michael Buttinger. the collection includes numerous hondas, ranging from unused monkey bikes to a number of exceptionally early machines and the oval-pistoned V8alike nr750, which is expected to raise between £50,000 and £70,000. there will also be a selection of early Suzukis (along with a rotary re5), Kawasakis and yamahas and even two prototype

Honda’s NR750 engines – a sandcast cBX1000 and a cX500. All bikes in this collection are being sold without reserve.

to register for the auction or to view the full range of bikes available in the auction visit www.bonhams.com

CLASSIC MOTORCYCLE MECHANICS RELAUNCH

CMM – the best magazine for the modern-classic scene – has a newlook from the October issue.

Bertie Simmonds, editor, said: “CMM was due a refresh so we took the opportunity to speak to readers to find out what they wanted in their favourite magazine.

We also wanted to broaden the appeal from the 1960s, 70s and 80s and open up the magazine towards the future classics of the 1990s.”

The re-launch has an exclusive test by Niall Mackenzie of the Yamaha RD350LC he restored, and more features aimed at the ‘Real World’ of the classic scene.

Bertie added: “Feedback suggested it’s not just the showponies people want to see, but the rattle-can restorations too. The new-look CMM gives you that.”

The October issue is now on sale from all good outlets.

Sell your bike without the hassle Helite and Scott leathers to Motorcycle Warehouse, based in Devon, has launched an innovative way of selling bikes for owners.

For just £6 a week, you can drop off your bike to be serviced, stored and sold and the firm will do all the hard work for you such as taking calls, arranging viewings and test rides. the aim is to get the best price for your bike. the work is done on a commission basis with all information up front at the beginning of the deal.

even if you’re not thinking of selling your bike, the Motorcycle Warehouse offers a winter storage service where it valets, services and tucks up your bike over the winter. If you want to go out on it, staff will get it out and prepare it for you and then on your return, valet and store it again. there’s a fully functional workshop on the premises too.

Visit www.motorcyclewarehouseonline.co.uk to view bikes for sale and for a full list of services.

offer affordable airbag tech

French company helite is planning to launch a new race suit which will incorporate airbag protection at the eIcMA show planned for november 5-10. the suit is to be produced in the UK by Scott leathers and will retail at around £1600 – half the price of the suits from more premium brands

such as Dainese and Alpinestars.

It will join the brand’s Airvest safety jacket which is currently being retailed by a dealer network and is a popular choice for enduro competitors including Daryl Boulter and Steve holcombe.

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HAVE YOUR SAY Stay alert Dear MCM

In response to Andrew Holloway’s comments about cars pulling out on you; we have to be the ones to be alert.

I have been riding for over 50 years. One of the main problems is the car pulls out, they see you and then stop right in front of you. If they didn’t stop they would most of the time be running with the traffic or going in the opposite direction and you would be able to pass them.

I always throttle back if I see a car at a junction and look for escape routes in case they pull out.

I have seen so many times riders just don’t do anything, they just go on their merry way hoping everything will be okay.

Roger Beck

Stay more alert Dear MCM

I read, ‘Education, education, education’ in the August Have Your Say. If the figure of 30 incidents daily involving motorcyclists at junctions is correct then there are 10,950 collisions at junctions annually. The total deaths in motorcycle incidents in 2011 was 362. This type of collision is, nevertheless, common and frequently disastrous.

I have been motorcycling for many years and so far have not been involved in a junction collision, I have not experienced a near miss either. I think this may be because I assume that any vehicle wanting to join the road I am on could pull out in front of me and I have to protect myself.

When I see a vehicle approaching the road I ask myself if it looks like it will stop. Slow down. Move to the centre of the road, which makes me more visible and gives the opportunity to escape. Watch the driver to see if he looks in my direction, if not then I slow down until he does. If the vehicle is stationary I watch the front wheel for movement, if it’s moving I slow down more and prepare to stop or avoid.

It’s surprising how many times this turns what could have been a disaster into something insignificant and it’s very satisfying when I avoid the one which could have knocked me over.

I see many motorcyclists who seem not to take any precautions at junctions on main, suburban and rural roads where vehicles join and visibility may be limited. They assume they will be seen and mistakes will not be made. But they are. We have to look after ourselves where we can.

David Marshall

Power shower Dear MCM

A couple of ‘facts’ in the Honda Hornet review didn’t ring true, so I have just checked them out. The new Hornet produces 75kW which converts to 100bhp not 85bhp as stated in the article. The last time I looked the front suspension had adjustments for spring preload and rebound damping. I know this is a free newspaper but small errors like these detract from the credibility of the content.

John Dick Apologies about the 85bhp figure – that’s a measured figure rather than ‘claimed’ as we stated.

The specs stated were for the 2007 model, the first of the new shape Hornet which had no fork adjustment. But hands up, the forks gained adjustment capability from 2010 onwards, which we did omit to mention.

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Insurance update Dear MCM

Thank you for finding space and time to print my insurance refund etc. Just to remind you I had eight months to run on my policy and got this paltry sum as a refund (£10.31).

You asked me to let you know how I went on, well I got my refund a bit early – it took two months. They charge £50 to set up a policy so why can we not get straight to the insurers?

Fantastic paper, always look forward to the next issue.

Keith Hobson

MPG for me Dear MCM

Could you PLEASE include MPG data on all your motorcycle tech sheets? This is the first thing many of us look for and it’s never included. Running costs are very important when choosing a bike and your tech sheets would be greatly improved by showing this.

Some of us value MPG over MPH. Stuart Scarry Often on first rides or launch reports we’re not able to accurately measure MPG but will include it on longer tests. MCM

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★ MCM STAR LETTER OF THE MONTH Insurance out of touch Dear MCM

As a long term rider, I thought I had done the responsible thing with my two kids; couple of years car driving first, a CBF125 for a year for experience, then I traded down to a very steady ‘A2’ NC700S ready for when my son/daughter passed their A2s. Last week my son (19) did and I sought to add him as an

Taking the mick Dear MCM

I’ve been reading on and off (basically when I can get hold of a copy) since I got my Honda Varadero XL125 (first ever bike) for my 30th birthday in November 2011.

Now the first thing is this; when I got the bike I decided I needed some protective gear (of course right?), so I went out and treated myself to the mandatory helmet along with some gloves, boots, jacket and trousers so that I was fully protected.

But for some reason I seem to get the piss taken out of me because of it on a regular basis by the people I work with.

If it was all in bright Day-Glo yellow I could understand their attitude but it’s all black from head to foot and it keeps me completely safe.

Seriously guys, am I a new bike owner geek or have I done the right thing in protecting myself (and not to mention my children’s father) from head to foot. What gets me the most is that one of the guys is a biker himself and regularly has a pop saying I’m a fadge for wearing the trousers and also zipping up my jacket, err... hang on a minute, isn’t that the way the jacket PROTECTS you?

Sorry for the rant. Great publication by the way, keep up the good work.

James Fenton

F650GS FAN 2 Dear MCM

I currently ride a 2012 BMW 650GS SE. My previous machine was a 2008 version. I have covered almost 40,000 miles on these two motorcycles. The 650GS has been significantly improved from 2012 onward.

You are correct that on the early versions power drops off slightly after 6000rpm but it’s there in abundance below that figure.

The remedy is to use the gearbox, that’s why it was fitted. You will then find that to cover ground very quickly 5000rpm (max) changes are all that are required.

Though once 70mph is reached top gear motorway overtakes are instant and swift right up to 110mph. This twin motor does not... ‘lack grunt’. The motorcycle weighs 199kg at the kerb and has the power to weight ratio of an Aston Martin Vanquish!

Add this to an amazingly instant throttle response and you have a very capable machine well able to hold its own in more illustrious company, on the right roads. I agree that up to 2012, the front suspension was way too soft for fast road use (the remedy is to ditch the 7.5 weight fork oil for 10 weight – instant improvement).

The front brake was always capable even in emergency, though I think many people worry unduly when they see only one disc.

The problem is that excessive fork dive takes important nanoseconds off the brake application/bite point time scale creating an (accurate) feeling of excessive ‘running on’ before the brakes appear to function.

The forks springs absorb the braking energy first until they have compressed fully.

Only then can the wheel begin to seriously slow its rotation.

Changing the fork oil largely ameliorates this effect.

You make no mention of the very fast light steering or excellent roadholding ability or what an absolute hoot it is to have fun on

occasional rider on my insurance. Wow, up from £180 to £2300!

I asked why it should be so much. “It’s a big 700cc bike,” they said – have the insurers understood what A2 means?

He now has his own 3PFT policy on a Honda CBR500R, which though the same power and similar value is much cheaper to insure but, ironically, more racy. Still, at least he will now build his own NCB. A disconnected industry I think.

Graeme Bird

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F650GS FAN Dear MCM

I have been subscribing to MCM for a few years now and think it the best motorcycling newspaper about but feel I must make the following comments about the review about the BMW F650GS. 1. I have owned one for four years and toured two up with full luggage and found this to be a good machine. It handles well, is comfortable, though the standard seat is a bit hard, and returns an MPG of 60 to 74.

2. It is well capable of cruising at legal speeds both here and on the French toll roads (130kph) and has more than enough power when needed for ‘fast progress’ your words, not mine.

3. I do however agree that the single disc on the front needs a good pull on the lever to make it stop when full loaded. This has been along twisty country roads, nor its ability to shrug off potholes, largely thanks to its 19in front wheel, or 70+mpg on a day to day basis and also over 1500 miles through Scotland including 400 miles of motorway.

The one area in which it was notoriously lacking was seat comfort. The OE item is a triumph of form over function – flowing nicely with the design of the machine – but is a plank to sit on for more than an hour.

Fitting £500 worth of Corbin from California is a damned expensive mod, but a transformation in comfort.

Finally, the 2012 SE (which I suspect BMW used as a test bed for the new 700) is a different motorcycle. Much firmer suspension at both ends, to the point of choppiness on rippled roads, sadly. That single disc (joined by a second on the new

addressed on the F700GS with twin discs, but if you ride within the limits they work okay.

4. If you adjust the compression and rebound as recommended in the handbook the ride is good. This is according to my better half and if she says it is okay then it is okay.

5. Yes the mirrors are a bit on the narrow side but with extensions this is overcome.

6. As for the original screen being poor, not many bikes don’t have this problem.

I had an F800ST before this and was loaned a F650GS while mine was in for service. When I went back I did an instant exchange and have been more than satisfied with the F650GS. I have tried the new F700GS but apart from the twin front discs could not justify changing.

Keep up the good work.

Steve Slaughter ‘700 series’) now has ‘two finger’ power, I suspect due to a slightly larger master cylinder piston.

The engine now revs through to 8000rpm with gusto but it’s just not what twins do, and it always feels more efficient changing up slightly earlier. This motorcycle is effortless fun to ride and it’s a joy to pootle or scratch.

It feels like a turbo-charged pedal cycle and handles like one. Having said all that, while my 2012 GS SE would have given you a quite different experience, for fairness you should have used the new 700GS in your test.

Geoffrey Pidd Thanks for your experiences Geoffrey, as for the 700GS... watch this space. MCM

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10 FIRST RIDE Yamaha MT-09

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Words: Roland Brown Photography: Alessio Barbanti, Tom Riles

In its own words Yamaha had forgotten its heritage in recent years but the MT-09 looks to mark a return to form.

IT’S a warm afternoon in an empty car-park outside a football stadium in Split, Croatia. We’re near the end of the day’s launch ride, but this is no ordinary coffee stop. Yamaha has arranged to use this big area of Tarmac so we can scream up and down on the MT-09, pulling wheelies, doing burn-outs and skids – generally behaving badly.

It’s all great fun, and a perfect opportunity to ride this powerful, light naked triple in the way that it encourages, but which would soon lead to expensive police-related problems on the street. And for Yamaha there’s more to this choice of venue than letting off steam and taking photos. They say the MT-09 represents the dark side of Japan – that’s the creative, underground, slightly crazy side, not the rational, calm and

conformist view normally presented.

This is not the way a major manufacturer normally positions its new products (KTM excepted) but this bike is no normal Yamaha. The MT-09 is a hugely significant machine; the one that leads the fightback that Yamaha Europe boss Andy Smith spoke about when he unveiled its prototype triple engine at last year’s Intermot show.

Japan’s sleeping giant has awoken and is ready to rumble – and it wants everyone to take note.

Yamaha seems to have picked an ideal class with which to make its comeback.

There’s a good reason why Triumph’s Street Triple has been one of the most successful bikes of recent years, and why MV Agusta has followed that format with its mid-sized Brutale models. Those bikes are proof that squeezing a compact three-cylinder engine into a stiff

aluminium-framed chassis, then bolting a pair of handlebars to the top, can create a torquey, light and hugely entertaining machine.

Yamaha wanted all that from its naked triple, and the statistics suggest that it found it. Its 847cc, dohc 12-valve engine produces a healthy maximum of 113bhp, and substantially more torque throughout its rev range than the FZ8’s four-cylinder unit. The triple’s new cast aluminium twin-spar frame and swingarm help give a claimed wet weight of 188kg, just 5kg up on the less powerful Triumph and far lower than Japanese fours such as Kawasaki’s Z800, Suzuki’s GSR750 and Yamaha’s own FZ8.

Perhaps most importantly of all, Yamaha has managed to turn its back on years of high prices and bring the MT-09 to market at a £6799 price that

undercuts the Street Triple by £200. So the slim, sharply styled new triple looks good in photos, good on the spec sheet and still looks good at the bottom line.

Time to ride.

There’s a pleasingly simple view from the seat, which is low, flat and quite narrow at the front, so should make the Yam manageable even for short riders.

The bars are raised and quite pulled back, giving an upright riding position that feels roomy in conjunction with reasonably rearset footrests that are 25cm lower than the FZ8’s. The motor was designed for a broad torque spread more than for topend power, and from the moment that I let out the light-action clutch to pull away there was no doubt that it delivers just that. As we headed off from the launch base, just down the coast from Split, the Yamaha felt light, responsive and eager, accelerating effortlessly with a typically smooth three-cylinder feel.

It’s a superbly flexible powerplant, happy to send the MT-09 surging forward from below 4000rpm, then pulling harder through the midrange and keeping going with a smooth rush of power towards the redline at 11,300rpm. There’s enough grunt to encourage short-shifting and using the higher ratios, but the six-speed box was so slick, and the Yamaha so addictively rev-happy, that it was generally even more fun to give my right wrist and left ankle more work by caning it through the gears. Shame there wasn’t more noise through the airbox and exhaust, which were disappointingly quiet even under hard acceleration.

For fast and furious road use the Yam is more than quick enough, at least in its two sportier riding modes. It rips off the line with front wheel itching to rise, accelerated past traffic at a hell of a rate given a tweak of throttle in the higher

gears, and will sit at an indicated 80mph feeling utterly untroubled. On one short straight it ripped up to an indicated 125mph, still with plenty left to go.

Keeping tabs with the digital speedo wasn’t a problem, though the console is rather cramped, and the tacho bar’s numbers are too small to be easily read at a glance. I’m not sure why Yamaha didn’t just make the whole thing slightly bigger. With fuel gauge, consumption info and gear indicator it should keep most people happy but it’s a shame you can’t toggle through the info from the handlebars – reaching forward to press buttons on the dash feels so last century.

More seriously, the throttle response isn’t always as smooth as it should be.

There are three riding modes, selectable with a small button on the right bar. On start-up you’re in Standard, and have the option of sportier A or softer B, both of which keep the 113bhp max with differing throttle response from the ride-by-

Main rival Triumph Street Triple, £6999 The MT-09 is competing against a formidable opponent in the Street Triple, whose blend of performance, agility, character and price has made it one of the stars of recent years. The Triumph’s smaller, 675cc engine makes 105bhp so can’t match the MT’s grunt, and it’s £200 more expensive. The British bike probably edges it by being supremely well sorted as well as slightly lighter, but won’t hold on to its crown without a fight.

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www.motorcyclemonthly.co.uk wiresystem. Trouble is, in either Standard or A the response is snatchy, snapping the bike forward almost as though there’s play in the transmission.

It’s not a major problem, but makes for a slightly jerky ride in town, and doesn’t aid control when getting on the gas out of turns. Selecting B mode gives a notably smoother take-up (some riders left it in B almost all the time), at the expense of some of that storming acceleration. Ride-by-wire systems seem prone to such troubles, but Yamaha might have been better off following Triumph rather than MV Agusta, and aiming to provide just one mode that worked perfectly.

The chassis follows the engine by being essentially sound, but not perfectly sorted. The basics are in place, notably that beefy yet light aluminium frame and swingarm, plus sporty geometry that helps give the Yam a responsive, urgent feel that perfectly suits this kind of bike and is sadly missing from porkers such as the GSR and Z800.

The MT steers with a slight nudge of those wide bars too, yet stayed stable at speed in a straight line and through fast curves alike. But in slower turns it sometimes had a slightly nervous feel, best illustrated during the photo session when I approached a tight, uphill left-

Shun Miyazawa

Yamaha Europe Product Manager

“In the last few years we at Yamaha forgot who we are, how innovative we could be and at the same time we forgot our real mission, which is to develop exciting bikes for many customers. With the European brands growing and the economic situation unclear, we discussed a lot what Yamaha should be offering. Our new mission is to offer accessible, versatile, affordable bikes for everybody. The MT-09 is our first attempt to bring Yamaha back to its roots.

“The reason we chose the P3 (three-cylinder) engine was that we had a strong belief in cleaner torque, which was realised by the M1 and R1 engines, and also by the threecylinder. We aimed for light weight and simplicity, and the P3 layout provides this. We tried other configurations. The V-twin was a good candidate, and also V4

because that is another way to create strong torque. Those designs got into the second stage but after that we narrowed it down, and the triple was the best solution.

“We had interesting discussions about the riding modes because the abrupt feeling when it comes to initial opening was a new area for Yamaha. However, one benefit of YCC-T is that it enables us to have three modes, so one could be kind of a rocket – we wouldn’t have chosen A mode if it was the only one. Having A mode would bring a bit more spice to day-to-day life!”

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Yamaha MT-09

MT-09: designed to bring Yamaha back to its roots hander for the first time, tipped the bike confidently into the turn and suddenly had to correct my line as the front end twitched for no apparent reason.

I suspected the tyre initially, as some of the Croatian roads were distinctly dusty and slippery, but it wasn’t a slide and the Bridgestone S20s generally did a good job. A more likely reason is just that the MT’s forks have a lot of travel – 137mm, compared to 110mm for the Street Triple – and the damping wasn’t up to keeping it perfectly under control.

Backing off the preload and adding rebound damping seemed to help, but the rebound was already just one turn from its maximum setting.

It’s a shame the MT’s set-up isn’t quite right because as tested it can’t match the agility that is one of the Street Triple’s greatest assets, and makes it so appealing for novice and experienced riders alike. Confidence in the front end’s feel and in the initial response on opening the throttle are two of the most vital aspects in the control of any bike.

For one to be not quite right is unfortunate, but missing the mark in both seems careless.

At least the generous suspension travel helped give a wrist-friendly ride quality, and was backed up by a competent rear shock. The MT clattered slightly over bigger bumps but

generally soaked up everything the roads threw at it. The thinly padded seat was starting to feel slightly uncomfortable towards the end of a near 200 mile day, but its rear is wide enough to give fairly good support.

Although the tank is small at 14 litres, the engine is good for almost 50mpg so gives a respectable realistic range of around 120 miles.

Most other chassis bits worked well, including the brakes, with the twin front discs and four-pot radial monobloc calipers having plenty of bite if not quite as much feel as some systems. The launch bikes were the non-ABS equipped models, which will be first into production and available almost immediately. The ABS, which will be as useful on the easily locked rear disc as on the front, will follow around the end of the year for £300-£400 extra.

For its excitement generating potential and its ability to show the dark side of Japan, the MT-09 stands out – not just from recent Yamahas but from its fourcylinder compatriots too. Those fuelling and suspension glitches mean the triple doesn’t quite live up to its outstanding power and weight statistics, but it’s still the pick of the naked Japanese bunch – a fast, fiery, fun-to-ride motorbike at a very reasonable price. Welcome back, Yamaha.

Price: £6799 (£7200 ABS) Engine: 867cc, three-cylinder, liquid-cooled, four-stroke, six-speed Max power (claimed): 113bhp @ 10,000rpm Max torque (claimed): 64.6lb-ft @ 8500rpm Bore and stroke: 78 x 59.1mm Rake and trail: 25º/103mm Chassis: Aluminium twin-spar Suspension: Front: 41mm Kayaba usd telescopic, 137mm travel, adjustment for preload and rebound damping. Rear: Kayaba shock, 130mm travel, adjustment for preload and rebound damping Brakes: Front 2 x four-piston radial calipers, 298mm discs. Rear: single piston caliper, 245mm disc Wheels/Tyres: Front 120/70 x 17in Bridgestone Battlax S20 on cast aluminium rim. Rear 180/55 x 17in S20 on cast aluminium rim Wheelbase: 1440mm Weight (claimed): 188kg (wet), 191kg w/ABS (wet) Seat height: 815mm Fuel capacity: 14 litres Colours: Orange, grey, blue, black/blue www.yamaha-motor.eu/uk

Comprehensive, but cramped, dash

847cc water-cooled triple

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12 PRODUCTS

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Oxford LidLocker helmet bag

We’ve all been in that situation where we pull up at our local biker cafe, put our helmet on the wing mirror and it either gets knocked off, it starts raining and it gets soaked on the inside or worse still it gets stolen. Oxford Products has come up with a new ‘LidLocker’ which keeps your helmet secure, dry and when combined with a cable or chain lock, out of the reach of helmet thieves. Simply put your helmet

in the waterproof bag, feed through a cable or chain lock and use the handy Velcro strap to attach the nifty contraption to your bike – handy places include grab rails or footpegs.

Price: £19.99

Colours: Black Contact: Oxford Products Tel: 01993 862300

Sealey 360º inspection lamp

Sealey has just launched its ‘360’ family, which includes this inspection lamp. With the rotating ball feature in the base, the torch can be set to any angle you might need. Coupled with strong magnets this means that you can position the light in the most awkward of spaces so the 10 LED lights can show off their 120º wide spread of light. The rubberised outer body is strong, nonslip and comes in a number of bright colours.

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Ixon Fueller leather jacket

Ixon has added to its already vast range of leather jackets with the new ‘Fueller’. Made from 100% cow leather, the jacket features CE approved armour and a removable winter lining which extends the jacket’s usability beyond just warm days. There are waist and wrist adjustments too to ensure a tight and comfortable fit.

Price: £46.95 plus VAT

Price: £199.99

Sizes: S-4XL Colours: Black, black and white and black, white and red Contact: Oxford Products Tel: 01993 862300 www.oxprods.co.uk

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HJC RHPA 10+ carbon helmet

Alpinestars GPX leather gloves

Say hello to HJC’s new carbon fibre helmet.

Apparently this lightweight helmet has been developed in a wind tunnel to ensure it has high speed stability and good levels of ventilation. For £399.99 you too can wear the same make of race helmet worn by MotoGP star Jorge Lorenzo. The helmet comes with a choice of visors: clear and smoked and a five year warranty card. The liner is removable with robust fixings to ensure it withstands regular washing.

Price: £399.99 www.oxprods.co.uk

Sizes: XS-XL Contact: Oxford Products Colours: Carbon fibre Tel: 01993 862300

Busted: Five myths about ear protection

If you want to look like, and have the same technology as, a racer then look no further than the GPX leather gloves from Alpinestars. These short cuff design gloves feature as many protective features as you have fingers, including track-tested dual-density polymer knuckle protection, compound TPU sliders on the little finger and palm heel as well as reinforced leather seams for excellent abrasion resistance. They even feature precontoured fingers to reduce material fatigue, ultimately meaning your gloves will last longer – Alpinestars has thought of everything.

Available in a number of different styles, foam earplugs are disposable and cheap

had my ears tested it was recommended by the nurse that I should start taking a little more care about my hearing as, apparently, when it’s gone it doesn’t come back.

But with so many products on the market, where do you start?

There are a flabbergasting number of options for earplugs – all different shapes, sizes and price ranges. As with anything, some will suit one person and not another. Try as many as you need to find ones which work for you. We’ll be trying the different types below and will let you know how we fare in the ongoing search for hearing nirvana.

Price: £99.99

Sizes: S-3XL Colours: Red, white and blue, black and white, red, white and yellow and black Contact: Alpinestars www.alpinestars.com

Whether you’re looking to add a stylish touch to the rear of your bike or looking to protect the paintwork from scratches and scrapes then here is the answer. R&G tail sliders are constructed from a superlight carbon and Kevlar mix, they are precision moulded and can be fitted at home with your own fair hand using the silicone included. Taking them off is as easy as that too. They are available for models of Aprilia, BMW, Ducati, Honda, Kawasaki, Triumph and Yamaha.

Price: £70-£75 depending on model Contact: R&G racing Tel: 01420 89007 www.rg-racing.com

Malc Wheeler

Editor of Classic Racer

Your hearing is priceless so MCM takes a look at how to protect this most sensitive of senses from damage and busts a few myths in the process.

Having ridden a bike for more than 10 years, I never even thought of the prospect of wearing earplugs. At 23 years old I would never have thought my hearing would be anything to worry about. However, having just

R&G carbon tail sliders

Sizes: n/a Colours: Green, red and black Contact: Sealey Tel: 01284 757500

A number of ear protection specialists offer customers the chance to mould their own with at-home kits

“It was inevitable that I would end up with damaged hearing I guess, but it wasn’t something I ever concerned myself with. I’ve been riding bikes for more than 40 years, raced bikes for almost 20 of them, the first 10 of which was before silencing of race bikes was introduced, and only ever wore any kind of ear protection for one lap.

“One year while racing at the TT someone suggested I try earplugs; they were just becoming popular with some riders. And that was the lap. The sensation of remoteness from the motorcycle was so severe that I almost pulled over several times.

“I never wore them again.

“In the days of no silencing I finished many a TT race pretty much deaf, but it only lasted a couple of days, so I thought nothing of it. It was only at a work medical, some five years ago, that I realised just how badly my hearing had been damaged.

“This was confirmed at a national check-up and for the last 18 months I have been sporting a pair of hearing aids. At least the neighbours have stopped complaining about the volume of the TV.”

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Earplug myths busted Myth 1: My bike isn’t that noisy It’s a common misconception that it’s the noise of the bike that affects your ears the most, when actually it’s the wind noise. A quick test to prove this is that at below 30mph you’ll be able to hear environmental noises like other cars and your engine, anything above and it will probably be just wind noise.

Myth 2: I won’t be able to hear my bike Earplugs are not a block; they act more as a filter for noise.

You’ll still be able to hear the important things like your engine and other traffic and they’ll also get rid of the wind noise which often makes you feel tired after a ride out – not to mention the high-pitched noise in your ears.

Myth 3: They’re not comfortable In this case, it is possible you just haven’t found the right fit for you.

Contrary to belief you don’t need to spend a fortune to get the best fit either. Just as some people’s heads suit a particular brand of helmet, different earplugs fit differently. You may find the cheaper foam earplugs best. The best bet is to try out several types and see which suit your ear shape the best.

Myth 4: Hearing damage is just scaremongering to sell products Helmet manufacturers sell helmets for your safety. Ear protection companies do the same. Hearing degradation is proven in high noise environments – such as riding a bike. It’s not essential to have earplugs with an intercom or music piped through them, but if the demand is there then there will always be products to satisfy it.

Myth 5: I’ve never worn earplugs and I can hear okay Unfortunately there isn’t the option to turn back the clock and in 5-10 years you may not be saying the same but by then it’ll be too late.

Riding a motorcycle may not affect your ears straight away, although some people will suffer ‘temporary threshold shift’ – which is when your hearing pattern drops to a lower level temporarily or you have that familiar buzzing in your ears after a long and windy rideout. These are signs you’re doing lasting damage... so don’t ignore them.

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14 test Honda NC700X

King for a day Honda’s NC700X broke the mould by simply being a great bike for the right price.

Steve Rose took one for a blast round the Lake District.

Words: Steve Rose Photography: Joe Dick

www.motorcyclemonthly.co.uk KING’S Head, King’s Arms, why are there no pubs called the King’s Legs or King’s Nose Hair? It’s been a long day, can you tell? And I’m right at the end of it, up in the Lake District, halfway between Ambleside and Keswick, looking for my digs, with a name I can’t quite remember.

There it is. The King’s Head. Sat at the foot of Helvellyn, with a special Sunday-rate £30 room (including breakfast) waiting for me and the NC700X. Not literally the NC too, obviously – you’d never get it up the stairs without ruining the carpet. Did I mention it’s been a long day? I’m rambling, but there are a couple of tinnies of Newkie Brown in the NC’s cubbyhole (where the fuel tank would normally be and big enough to hold a full face crash helmet) with a packet of chocolate Hobnobs, some fruit and a tub of instant porridge. Just add boiling water for the ultimate in cheap nights in. Which is fine because, firstly, it’s late and I’m ready for bed and eating alone in a restaurant full of families and couples sucks.

So I sit in my room and make notes about the day and this utterly brilliant motorcycle that got me here. An 800mile round trip taking in the Lakes, Northumberland and the North York Moors. So far it’s been a mixed bag.

Setting off late, the run up the A1 to Wetherby was faster than I intended and at these speeds (cruising at somewhere between 80-90mph) the NC’s fuel consumption drops from a more-typical 70mpg down to 58mpg.

On the plus side though, this lowrevving, low-powered faux-adventure bike is roomy and comfortable, with tolerable windblast from the stubby screen below 80mph, but a noticeable gust that forces my jacket collar into my adam’s apple above it.

With just a claimed 47bhp pushing 217kg including fuel and a 75kg rider along, the NC was never going to win TTs. And because it has a very long stroke engine, acceleration comes as a gentle building of speed rather than fast barks of added grunt (like you’d get on shorter stroke big twins). On the motorway, this is fine. In top gear, there’s enough go available to speed up with the traffic and ease past the dawdlers, but once on the A-roads, brisk overtaking requires a bit more preparation.

So I spend the first few miles sitting back and waiting for the right moment.

The roads are busy. Temperatures in the high 20s are almost unheard of around here in July, which means every family and every other bike in Yorkshire is out on the roads today, and most of them are going fractionally slower than me.

So time to get off the A-roads then and this is where the NC comes into its own.

Narrow lanes, nasty road surfaces, tight and twisty corners bring out the best in this bike. Now the gentle acceleration is a bonus allowing me to roll in and out of corners without fuss. It feels like a big, smooth single. Plenty of lazy lowdown power, making the most of every millilitre of fuel. And while the engine makes life easy, the chassis is simply superb. That’s simple as in no suspension adjustment, no gizmos, no electronic traction aids, just sound design and high quality components.

The NC700 steers quickly, but easily and seems to find the right line without any fuss. The suspension treads a fine line between sporty firmness and pothole ride quality that makes these roads enjoyable, where on a sports bike you’d be struggling to get it turned and then get the power down. Plenty more street bikes would struggle on these surfaces, but the NC (which, let’s remember is a long way from being a proper adventure bike) handles them

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Back on the A-roads at Ripon and an old favourite of a run up to Hawes, Sedburgh and Kendal. I remember these roads as being fast, frantic and close-to-the-edge. Today they are easy, memorable and much more controlled. Maybe a fraction slower, but nothing major. A final fill up just outside Ambleside shows 67mpg, which is pretty good considering the type of riding and about double what I’d expect on a sports bike, and then the final run up to the hotel. Which is where we came in.

Twelve hours later, fed, Newkied and fed again, it’s time to go play in the Lake District. Back into Ambleside and out on the teeny back road that leads to Kirkstone Pass. It’s a road called ‘The Struggle’ and once you’ve ridden its hairpins set into one-in-five gradients you’ll appreciate how it got the name.

Me? I don’t understand why anyone would have built it. Surely back then in the days of horses and carts, you’d have

King for a day - the NC gets its crown

built your passage on something less inclined. You’d struggle (ho-ho) to get a horse and cart up here and getting one down again would be suicidal.

My personal theory is that the bloke who built it also had sketchy plans for the world’s first supermoto in his head and planned to build it as soon as he’d finished the road. Unfortunately, he was hit from behind by an out of control horse and cart on the day the road opened and we had to wait another 250 years for Yamaha to invent it instead. Thankfully, the Honda simply chugs up the slope at 15mph following a mini-bus of OAPs. This is the upside of that low-revving, lazy engine and when a gap opens up we’re past the tourist bus in a blink. On then to Kirkstone Pass proper, which is as inspiring and beautiful as ever, and then, up the A592 to Ullswater – possibly the prettiest of the lakes.

The weather is holding, I don’t remember ever coming here on a bike and even staying dry, let alone seeing these sights with blue skies and blazing sunshine.

More info than the Millenium Falcon

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Honda NC700X Undertank locker is capacious

Single disc offers adequate braking

We’re headed for Penrith and a blat up the A686 – another biking favourite I’ve only ever seen through a steamedup, sodden visor. Poorly surfaced Tarmac slows what should be fast, open roads. There’s plenty of grip, but the tyres run like tram wheels through the gouges and troughs. Just before the rise to Hartside Top the surface gets smoother, speeds increase and the NC700 is playing TT racers. As the road starts to climb, the corners come thick and fast. Again, the Honda’s softish power delivery, gentle brakes and easy steering make for a relaxed, but brisk ride and as the scenery opens out, close to the famous cafe there’s just the notorious hairpin to go before tea, cake and a chance for tired eyes to focus more than 50 feet ahead.

Then into Alston and off down the B6277 towards Middleton. My new favourite B-road has the lot. Stunning scenery, rolling corners, highs, lows and a few surprise late apexes just to keep you on your toes. It doesn’t matter how many corners you mess up, because there will be another one along in a few seconds and maybe that one will be perfect. There’s no traffic – feels like I have it all to myself. If you’re

in the area, you’ve got to ride it. And the B6276 down to Brough. And then the B6270 from Nately to Richmond.

Back to Leyburn, and along the A684 to Hawes (again). Penny Garth cafe is closed (a first) so lunch is a pub chip buttie and jug of cold water. Then, Ripon, Thirsk, Pickering and Whitby in a last-ditch blast to the sea before tea. Fast, open roads – the kind of thing I wouldn’t have thought suitable for a 47bhp twin. I was wrong. The open roads to the coast are despatched in a little over 90 minutes. Time for a quick paddle and then we turn for home.

Whitby to my house is 110 miles and normally (on a decent big bike) takes around two hours. Two hours and five minutes later I’m stood on my driveway with a new respect for this fabulous motorcycle. So polite and unruffled that it doesn’t even make those emotive cooling down crackles and tinkles that most modern bikes make after a proper thrash. List price is £5999, which is £1681 cheaper than BMW’s F700GS – the NC’s closest rival. Both bikes are brilliant allrounders, both are refreshingly easy to ride and both do many more mpg than anything else of a similar capacity. We’ve bonded. I think I want one.

Price: £5999 Engine: 670cc, liquid-cooled six-speed parallel twin with four valves per cylinder Max power (claimed): 47bhp @ 6250rpm (51bhp DCT version) Max torque (claimed): 44lb-ft @ 4750rpm Bore x stroke: 73 x 80mm Rake and trail: 27-deg/110mm Chassis: Tubular steel Suspension: Front 41mm telescopic, 153.5mm travel. Rear single Pro-Link shock, 150mm wheel travel, adjustment for preload Brakes: Front three-piston caliper, 320mm disc. Rear single-piston caliper, 240mm disc Wheels/tyres: Front 120/70 x 17 Bridgestone BT-023 on cast aluminium rim. Rear 160/60 x 17 Bridgestone BT-023 on cast aluminium rim Wheelbase: 1540mm Weight (claimed): 218kg wet Seat height: 830mm Colours: Red, white, silver, black

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16 TEN OF THE BEST Bargain bikes

Bargain

Hunter Words: Carli Ann Smith

We’ve pulled together some of the best deals we could find for a range of different machines and budgets from a number of key manufacturers. We wanted to see just how much you could save off list price... and without even having to haggle. The key is visiting dealers who’re slashing prices to clear the floor.

Kawasaki ER-6

This bikini faired version of the ER-6 has a quick revving, liquidcooled four-stroke parallel twin engine with a strong midrange.

Great for nipping around town and blowing the cobwebs away on a weekend too. The 2013 ER6n got new clocks, a more comfortable seat, plus chassis improvements including a new swingarm.

List price is £5899, with 0% finance available on new models. However, some scanning round the dealers reveals you can save up to £904. We found an ex-demo model at Bolton Motorcycles with only 78 miles on the clock for just £4999.

There are some pretty good deals on its fully faired brother, the Kawasaki ER6F, too. List price is £6099 (£6499 with ABS). We found preregistered, non-ABS bikes at £5199.

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As summer 2013 draws to a close, many dealers are keen to clear stock to make room for the latest 2014 machines.This means there are cracking bargains to be had if you shop around.

Kawasaki VN1700 Classic

The VN1700 Classic is one in a long line of variations of the VN models from Kawasaki and this one has some serious grunt from its V-twin engine. ABS comes as standard too. It’s no lightweight, at 349kg fully fuelled, but the low seat height means that most people can put their feet down securely.

List price is £12,349 but we found some great deals and managed to find a £3554 saving on one pre-registered model from Preston Superbikes.

Honda Crosstourer

Launched in 2012, Honda describes the Crosstourer as the ‘perfect travel companion’; a mix of a sports tourer and

Another, complete with a full service history, is available for £8980 from Laguna Motorcycles, a whopping £3369 off list price.

adventure bike. A retuned version of the VFR1200’s V4 motor provides smooth, easy power and shaft drive means no messy chains to maintain or replace. The Crosstourer has a more upright riding position than the sportier VFR and longer-travel suspension to make light work of poor road surfaces.

A brand new 2013 model will set you back £11,499. With a bit of research you could save over £1400. We found one with just four miles on the clock for £10,000 from Hatfields of Crowthorne Ltd.

Honda Crossrunner The Crossrunner combines the performance and personality of a naked bike with the appearance and upright riding position of an adventure bike.

Wide handlebars and a chassis based on the sporty VFR800 give quick steering and agile handling while the 800cc V4 engine has Honda’s VTEC system for an extra kick in the pants at around 7000rpm. Pillion provision is excellent too with a lower and flatter pillion seat, which means better comfort and easier mounting.

With ABS the list price is £9200 but we found one with only one mile showing for a tidy £401 saving at Padgett’s Motorcycles.

Even bigger discounts can be found on last year’s models, a 2012 model (same bike, different colours) with just 20 miles on the clock is online priced at £7499 from Blade Reading Honda, a huge discount of £1701.

Yamaha XJ6 Diversion F

The XJ6 Diversion F is the faired version of the popular XJ6. The full fairing helps protect you from the elements as well as housing the reliable 600cc inline four-cylinder engine. There’s a good sized fuel tank too which holds 17 litres and can give a range of over 200 miles. A favourite with shorter riders, the 785mm seat height means most riders should be able to get their feet firmly on the ground.

The XJ6 Divvy F costs £6599 brand new, however after a little online digging we found a matt grey machine with just 20 miles for £4991 from Stratstone Harley-Davidson, Birmingham.

Yamaha FZS8

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Aprilia V4 Tuono APRC ABS

Born from an idea in 2002, Aprilia wanted to offer sports bike fans all of the performance and speed but in a naked bike. Enter the Tuono – a sports bike with high handlebars. The latest model with a four-cylinder engine is controlled by APRC – Aprilia Performance Ride Control which brings traction control, wheelie control, launch control and quickshift – all the electronic toys.

Those toys don’t come cheap and for a brand new one you’ll be looking at £12,432 but we’ve found one with just seven delivery miles for £9499 at J&S Accessories – that’s a massive £2933 saving.

Yamaha’s 779cc FZS8 has serious overtaking power with an inline fourcylinder motor housed in a sporty aluminium chassis. The looks are sharp and angular but due to the slim fuel tank and carefully positioned foot rests and handlebars, the riding position is still a comfortable place to be. The front and rear suspension is adjustable too, so riders can find their perfect set-up.

The ABS model will set you back £7999 brand new, however we found

KTM RC8 1190 R

It may look like it would be more at home on a racetrack but the RC8R is fully street legal. The powerful 1195cc V-twin engine gives amazing acceleration out of corners and the bike boasts an adjustable subframe, footpegs and handlebars too, meaning you can change the riding position to suit you.

The list price of the 2013 model is £12,995, and despite looking (hard), we couldn’t find any 2013 models which had any considerable discounts. However, if you don’t mind having last year’s model, then you could bag yourself a £2500 saving, we found one with just one mile on the clock being advertised for £10,495 by AMS Motorcycles.

a pre-registered one for just £6195 from Millenium Motorcycles, a saving of over £1800, which would buy three years’ worth of fuel and tyres.

If the 800cc machine isn’t big enough for you, there are some good discounts on the 1000cc FZ1 Fazer to be found, which retails at £10,199 (with ABS). We found a corker of a deal, with just three miles on the clock and on a 2013 registration plate, also at Millenium Motorcycles, for £7795 – a saving of over £2400.

Suzuki V-Strom 650

This is a real mile-muncher of an adventure bike with a flexible Vtwin engine which will cruise or thrash with equal enthusiasm. A 20 litre fuel tank allows 250 miles between fill ups and there’s ABS as standard too.

Until September 30, Suzuki is offering £800 cash back and 0% finance on selected models,

including the V-Strom. The list price is £6899, take off the £800 cash back and you’ve got a new machine for £6099 but we can do better – a bit of research will get even more of a saving – we found a metallic black 2013 model with 43 miles being offered by HBC Motorcycles Ltd at just £5490.

Suzuki GSX1250FA

The water-cooled and fuelinjected 1250cc engine produces huge amounts of torque and allows you to accelerate swiftly in any gear. This sports tourer has an all-day riding position and handling that’s sporty, controlled and predictable. The GSX1250 comes with ABS as standard and

the digital dash even tells you which gear you’re in and when to change.

The list price for a brand new model is £7865, but there are bargains to be found. We found a saving of £1866 over list price on a one mile model from Bolton Motorcycles.

What is pre-registered?

There are two kinds of pre-registered bike. The first is an ex-demo machine, used for customer test rides.

These bikes will generally have had some use but will rarely have done more than a couple of hundred miles before being sold. Dealers also register brand new bikes and then offer big discounts on list price.

Technically you are buying a used bike and will be the second registered keeper, but the bike is still effectively brand new.

Why would they do it? The reasons are complex but in essence most manufacturers will pay a bonus to dealers if they sell a certain number of bikes. These bonuses can be substantial – more than the discount given on a pre-registered machine. So the dealer preregisters a handful of bikes to take its quota to the required number, pockets the bonus and sells the machines cheaply.

This means you can bag a bargain, especially towards the end of the season when dealers want to sell off

existing stock to make room for next year’s bikes. As ever do the sums and work out the real cost of a deal.

For example, a pre-registered bike might be effectively brand new, but it will only have the remainder of the manufacturer’s warranty from when it was registered. It also might not have the 0% finance offer of a brand new machine.

If you have to get a bank loan, make sure the total cost including interest isn’t more than buying a brand new machine on the special rate finance. Also, some manufacturers offer special deals with free accessories on certain bikes which could be worth more than the discount for buying a pre-registered machine.

Disclaimer: All deals listed were correct at time of printing – be sure to check yourself for any better deals that may have come along since. Similarly the bikes we saw might have disappeared but we’re sure you’ll be able to find similar.

18 First ride Yamaha XV950

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Yamaha’s XV950 seeks to emulate the rising trend of cool sports custom machines. Roland Brown reckons Yamaha has got it bob on.

Yamaha has developed the XV950 to tap into the modern custom bike scene, which is centred on cut-down bobbers and cafe racers. Bikes from custom firms such as Deus Ex Machina and Roland Sands Design are as often built around Japanese singles and twins from the 1970s and 80s as around the once dominant Harley motors. Now Yamaha is aiming to take a piece of that action with the XV, which joins the V-Max and XJR1300 in the firm’s new Sport Heritage range.

Essentially the XV is a production bobber: a simple, relatively sporty cruiser, designed to be easily customised using a variety of factorymade accessories. It’s intended as a rival to Harley’s entry-level Sportster 883 models, especially in the US where it’s called the Star Bolt (Star being Yamaha’s cruiser line).

The engine is the 942cc, sohc aircooled V-twin from the XVS950 Midnight Star, but the XV is a very different – shorter, lighter and a lot less shinier. There are two versions: the

XV950 and the XV950R. The latter is an upmarket version which replaces the base model’s black or white paintwork with green or grey, both with a stripe.

The ‘R’ also has a more elaborate seat cover, remote-reservoir shocks, and comes with ABS as standard.

The sohc, 60º V-twin is shared by both XV models and is mechanically unchanged from Midnight Star spec.

Intake and exhaust mods combine to reduce the peak power by a couple of horsepower, to 51bhp at 5500rpm, while increasing the maximum torque figure by a similarly small amount.

The steel twin-downtube frame has no rear subframe. Instead, the rear mudguard is a self-supporting structure which holds the single saddle and removable pillion pad. It’s a simple chassis with non-adjustable forks, a narrow 19in front wheel, twin rear shocks, and a single wavy disc at each end.

Shun Miyazawa, Yamaha Motor Europe product manager explains the XV950 “We are going to blend our heritage and modern components together to make bikes for our Sport Heritage segment. We are inspired by the past, mixing this up with modern technology but still having plenty of room for the customer to personalise it.

“Japan is a unique country which has modern technology and everything hygienic and clean, and at the same time great respect for history. You see modern buildings with signage that has been kept for years, so this is a good part of Japanese culture: mixing modern stuff with things from the past.

“There are three key things that have inspired us. The first is action: Japanese custom bike makers are not just fashion riders, their bikes are lean, fast and reliable as well as cool. Secondly, when you ride in Tokyo city you need tight, compact, light and really rideable machines.

“Last but not least, they always pay great attention to detail. They mix modern racing pieces with beautiful handcrafted pieces made from brass or aluminium, and we are taking inspiration from this for our production bikes.”

What’s it like to ride?

On the launch in Los Angeles I began on the up-spec XV950R. The Yamaha is fairly light for a cruiser, at around 250kg with fuel. Its wide bars, low seat and even lower centre of gravity helped make it easy to flick through the traffic. Peak torque arrives at just 3000rpm so there’s little need to use the five-speed box.

On the highway the Yam rumbled along contentedly at a gentle 60mph.

The 60º V-twin is solidly mounted and has no balancer shaft. Yamaha’s engineers have done their sums right because there was just enough vibration to add some character, but not so much that it annoyed.

After a lazy coffee-and-milk-shake stop at the aptly named Paradise Cove Beach Cafe, we headed inland on twisty canyon roads towards the

60º Vee offers smooth torque

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Custom bike scene

The ‘R’ model’s upgraded shockers Twisty canyon roads reveal limited footpeg clearance famous Rock Store cafe. For a cruiser the XV handled well, with a handy blend of light steering and stability. Its footrests scraped in the smooth bends but the XV was no worse than most cruisers in that respect.

The ‘R’ felt slightly more refined than the standard model thanks to its superior shocks, though even the base bike handled perfectly adequately, and was surprisingly comfortable for a bike with only 70mm of rear wheel travel.

The seat seemed well padded - unlike the removable pillion pad.

Straight-line performance was also pretty good, with enjoyable strong acceleration at the end of the wire, and a top speed of about 100mph. Much of the time I didn’t know how fast I was going because the speedo is difficult to read in sunlight, but in other respects the Yam is reasonably practical. The tank is small at 12 litres, but that should be enough for a 100-mile range, arguably enough for this style of bike. Despite being tall I found the

riding position comfortable, although one average height rider thought the footrests were set too far back.

I was pleasantly surprised to find the R-model’s ride quality pretty good, despite having only 70mm of travel.

The standard model didn’t give quite such a refined ride, and lacks the Rs potential for compression damping adjustment. Although the R bikes sold in Britain will have ABS, the US-spec launch bikes didn’t. The standard single disc at front and rear did a reasonable job.

At £7499 the XV950R costs only £300 more than the £7199 standard model, so looks better value. Yamaha is hoping that buyers will spend more, though. The accessory list includes fork gaiters, wire wheels and brass bits, screen and saddle-bags and a bikini fairing and Akrapovic pipe to add some performance.

Buyers will be getting a capable, cool and individual looking bike at a sensible price.

TECH SPEC

Yamaha XV950 (XV950R)

Price: £7199 (£7499) Engine: 942cc sohc air-cooled 60º V-twin Max power (claimed): 51bhp @ 5500rpm Max torque (claimed): 59lb-ft @ 5500rpm Bore and stroke: 85 x 83mm Rake and trail: 29º/130mm Chassis: Tubular steel Suspension: Front 43mm KYB USD telescopic, 120mm travel. Rear KYB single shock, 70mm travel, adjustments for preload (also compression damping) Brakes: Front 2 x twin-piston calipers, 298mm discs (ABS). Rear 1 x single-piston caliper, 298mm disc (ABS) Wheels/tyres: Front 100/90 x 19in Bridgestone Exedra G721 on cast aluminium rim. Rear 150/80 x 16in Exedra on cast aluminium rim Wheelbase: 1570mm Weigh (claimed): 251kg (wet) Seat height: 690mm Colours: Black, white (grey, green) www.yamaha-motor.eu/uk

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The XV950 is an example of a manufacturer tapping into the modern custom bike scene, which is thriving with a variety of bikes and manufacturers and is very different from the chopper dominated days of a decade or so ago, when US television shows including American Chopper and Biker Build-Off set the tone.

The chopper’s decline has brought attention to a more down-to-earth custom crowd, still with the same desire to create individual motorbikes but with a less ostentatious approach. Most bikes have a relatively simple roadster look and some are sportier, inspired by flattrackers or ace-barred cafe racers.

Their styles and engines often owe much to the past, and come from manufacturers in many countries: parallel twins from Triumph; boxers from BMW; 1970s CB twins from Honda; SR singles and XS triples from Yamaha. Colours are often simple or muted; surfaces matt or unfinished. But there is real craftsmanship involved, with much use of hand formed aluminium, steel and brass.

Some of the new customs can be described as bobbers, the genre that

originated in the 1940s and 50s when US servicemen returning from the Second World War stripped excess parts from old V-twins to keep them running and make them more competitive with lighter British bikes. Unlike the original bobbers the new breed is neither based in the States nor limited to American V-twin power. This is a global phenomenon, fuelled by social media and websites such as BikeEXIF.com Major manufacturers are increasingly becoming involved.

Roland Sands just built a special around the XV950 (or Bolt, in the US), having recently collaborated with BMW to shape the stunning orange Concept Ninety cafe racer. He, Ludovic Lazareth of France and Germany’s Marcus Walz were all hired to create special versions of the V-Max. Yamaha also displayed a Wrenchmonkees-built XJR1300 last year, and is currently working with the Danish firm on an SR400 single project for launch at November’s Milan show. That city’s branch of Deus Ex Machina recently unveiled its XJR, named Project X, and is working on another Yamaha project that will also be shown at EICMA.

20 ROUGH GUIDE Repairing damaged panels

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Painting over the cracks

A low speed tumble on a bike doesn’t necessarily mean any damaged panels will need replacing. Most damage can be repaired, according to Rapier Paintwork.

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5 The next job is to glue the main crack using a nonaggressive superglue. Apply a generous amount directly into the break and use a plastic clamp to secure it until the glue has gone off.

Words & Photography: Bruce Wilson Accidents happen. Obviously trying to avoid them is the best course of action but, assuming the worst has happened, our thoughts immediately turn to getting it sorted.

The question is how do you deal with the repairs, especially if you want to get your bike back to its former glory?

The majority of machinery, especially with a sporting bent, since the mid-1980s has been clad in plastic panels which will always take a turn for the worse in a tumble.

Buying new panels is an expensive option but chances are any scrapes and cracks can be sorted without resorting to new.

Fixing it yourself is an option, but unless you ‘do’ paint for a living, the best option is to have the bodywork repaired by a professional. If you want to have a go yourself go right ahead and dive in, but for the majority of us this guide shows how a paint professional will bring your panels back to perfection.

Clive White at Rapier Paintwork takes us through the process of assessing and repairing cracked and damaged panels.

1 1 Assess the situation. A damaged fairing requires a proper plan and a lot of thought. Work out what you intend to do and the best way to go about doing it, to ensure you get the finish you require.

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4 Cracks in paint can be repaired but they are vulnerable to cracking again. The best bet is to cut away the affected area, creating grooves which can be filled properly.

Use a Dremel to channel the paint open to a gap of around 3-4mm wide by 2mm deep.

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3 3 Use a Dremel-type tool to carefully take the tails off the rivets, trying not to overheat the alloy, and damaging the rubber grommets (these can be stored and used again, meaning you’ll only have to buy new washers and rivets). Once off the screen can be removed.

2 The first job is to declutter the affected area. In this case that means removing the screen without damaging it. A close look shows that the rivets and washers will have to be compromised to remove the screen safely.

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6 With the clamp still in place the time’s come to reinforce the back of the fairing with matching grade glass fibre matting. Start by applying ample hardener mix directly to the fairing.

7 Cut the matting slightly bigger than the area needed. Place it directly over the damage and generously coat with hardener. The strength is in the hardener, not the woven glass – use plenty and employ a dabbing technique to penetrate the matting. If necessary, use more than one layer of matting.

Any excess can be ground off.

8 8 Once the matting and hardener have gone off, it’s time to key up the front of the fairing ready for filling. If the face isn’t keyed the filler will delaminate. Use rough sandpaper to score the paint.

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9 With your etching completed, it’s now necessary to remove all foreign bodies. You can use a paint brush but an air line works far better for doing this.

10 Filler time. You should be using a flexi-type elastic filler – otherwise the filler will be vulnerable to cracking when the fairing flexes on the bike. Make sure you cover all of the affected area and use mild pressure to force the filler into all the gaps.

11 Once the filler has cured you’ll be ready to flat both the front and rear repairs. Start by using a course paper (around 80) and gradually work your way up the numbers to prevent any scores being left in the repair.

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14 Next in the process is masking the fairing.

Depending on where you’re intending to paint, mask off the remaining area with a decent masking tape. To get a ridgeless join, fold the tape lightly on to the area.

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12 Once smooth, apply another thin layer of filler to the front repair. It’s near impossible to get a finish without imperfections first time, so apply a secondary coat which will fill any tiny holes. Step 11 then repeated using a very fine paper to get a perfectly smooth finish.

13 Use a rotary drill to reclaim a symmetrical mounting hole. To get a really fine finish, roll up a piece of sandpaper and slide it in and out of the hole. Once finished, remove debris with an air line.

16 After the primer has cured, spray the affected area using the necessary top coat. If working with a pearl, look for a non-flat face to blend your colour with the original paint as the repair is far less obvious.

15 15 When choosing your primer, go for one which best resembles the larger area of paint. White is a typically good colour to use – especially on a fairing like this one.

17 17 The final job is to lacquer the paint. It often pays to lacquer a larger area to avoid any inconsistencies in finish. A colour change makes for a good breaker. Mask up again using the above technique and build your layers up gradually to achieve a good and even finish.

18 With the lacquer set, all that’s left to do is carefully remove the masking tape and reattach the screen using new rivets and washers.

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22 FIRST RIDE Indian Chieftain

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Tech detail Engine

The Chieftain’s air-cooled, 49º V-twin motor is entirely new. It features an enormous FCC clutch with a diameter of 170mm, utilised for its lightweight feel. The six-speed gearbox is straight cut and the motor also benefits from accurate fuelling thanks to the model’s ride-bywire throttle and the accompanying fuel injection.

Exhaust

As is becoming increasingly popular, the length, bore and flow of the Indian’s 2-1-2 exhaust system was specifically calibrated to fine tune a desired symphony.

Air-cooled, 1811cc

Frame Words: Bruce Wilson Photography: David Goldman

We can’t help but admire Indian Motorcycle.

Mention the American cruiser scene and one manufacturer naturally springs to mind – Harley-Davidson. So it’s refreshing to see Indian stepping up to the cruiser challenge with the new Chieftain.

Indian Motorcycle has a slogan, ‘choice is here’. The message couldn’t be any clearer. In its opinion, it believes that there is no competition worthy of challenging for the prestigious and very prosperous cruiser sector.

Stepping out of my hotel in Rapid City, I quickly grasped exactly what Indian meant. The streets were lined with what must have been a hundredplus Harleys, most of which were identical in model and only differentiated by the number of skulls

Main rival

Harley-Davidson Street Glide £17,895

Harley-Davidson’s Street Glide is popular with good reason. You’re buying a wholesome slice of what a lot of people would argue is the real deal American dream. It’s a bike which was calculatedly sculpted to suit long days in the saddle, while basking in the sun, blasting out classic rock on its digital radio over the raucous and distinctive note of the bike’s 103cu in V-twin. In more than one respect, it’s a cliche. The crux of the bike is that it delivers that lifestyle to those who crave it, accompanied by a comfortable riding position and a character rich ride. Its brakes may be lacking in stopping performance and its ground clearance might be a little less generous than you might hope for, but those issues are easily overcome by the enticing and addictive riding experience this bike has to offer.

plastered to their bodywork. It was as if the town had decided to play a game of motorcycle spot-the-difference; much to the despair of a growing number of US motorcyclists who crave an alternative option.

Three blocks east, I rounded a corner to come across an old school garage, complete with huge sliding doors. The parting of the doors revealed what the riders a few streets away were craving – an option. Or three, to be more precise.

Using the same chassis and engine combination, Indian Motorcycle has produced a trio of unique and attractive new models, headed by its hard faired bagger best known as the Chieftain.

Finished in traditional Indian red, it looks a treat and clearly reflects that iconic 1950s Americana, with smooth lines, bold bodywork and just enough bling to draw the eye before settling on the bike’s 49º V-twin motor. The three outward flights had given me plenty of time to read up on the all-new engine, which comes with a claimed 119lb-ft of torque and an attractive retro look which would sit well in any bespoke custom bike’s frame.

Over the next three days the plan was to ride to Sturgis before trekking down to Denver. Unlocking one of the generously proportioned rear

panniers, I dropped my rucksack inside and assumed the position behind the wide and high bars. To start an Indian, there are two options; hit the starter button twice or simply press the big ‘ON’ button mounted on the fuel tank.

I went with the latter; a firm press and the 1811cc lump barked into life. With a fleeting ‘yee-ha’ I set off in pursuit of the group’s outrider. The first few miles were town riding. Urban America’s easy to navigate. You go straight and then turn at 90º if you want to spice things up. This kind of riding prompts the ideal opportunity to gauge slow speed handling, braking and accelerating, all areas where the Chieftain proved competent. I was impressed by the front brakes, which feel more powerful and provide better feel than most Harleys I’ve ridden, and by the sheer oomph off the line. Just in case you were wondering, the Indians will freely wheelspin if you provoke them, which says a lot about their power output. The gearbox is smooth and considering the same can’t be said for the brand’s sister manufacturer, Victory, I take my hat off to the Indian boys and girls because I really can’t stand a clumsy transmission.

By the time I reached the Black Hills, the road had begun to flow nicely and

Breaking away from tradition, Indian decided to grace the Chieftain and its two siblings with an all aluminium frame. The main reason for this decision came as a result of the designers’ desire to lose weight, which they are certain it has. As with previous Indians, the hollow frame also doubles as an airbox, increasing the volume of air retained overall on the bike by 50%.

Styling

The look of the Chieftain was sculpted to represent that of the 1950s. Key inspiration was taken in particular from the period’s streamliner trains. Indian’s management highlighted the enormous challenge behind crafting what they believe would have reflected the brand’s future image had it not have stopped producing motorcycles at the start of that decade.

Technology

As far as tech goes, the core of the Chieftain’s technology focuses around the generously adaptable electronically adjustable screen, incorporated digital radio and speakers, as well as cruise control.

the pace was much faster. Unlike the Chieftain’s siblings, the rake and trail of the premier model is sharper, which I later learnt offers a completely different feel to the front end. It makes corner entry easier and it’s on this bike I felt the most confidence in the front wheel.

Provoke too much and it can get a bit of a weave on, but on the whole the bike is just as happy to go around corners as its rider.

Another thing to note is the impressive degree of ground clearance, which requires you to have to try to grind it out if you want to make sparks.

The more miles which rolled by the more I fell in love with the ride-by-wire throttle and the smooth response of the motor, which allows really lazy gear selection yet still has the drive to tackle just about anything, including uphill overtakes. By the time we rolled into Sturgis’ city limits, I was sold.

Understanding the sheer importance of comfort on a bike like this, the following few days’ 600 mile trek south proved the ideal opportunity to grasp how accommodating this bike really is.

By this point we’d already done 100 miles together but the next day’s 300 miles, which took 10 hours to complete, gave a true indication of what this bike has to offer. Radio on,

The other Indians Using largely the same components as the Chieftain, Indian has simultaneously released two more brand new models; the Chief Classic and the Chief Vintage.

What these bikes have in Chief Classic

common is a lack of the Chieftain’s full-dress fairing, with the Vintage sporting a simple, detachable Perspex screen, while the Classic takes on a bare bones approach, lacking even so much as a helmet visor to keep you from the elements. They call this model a cruiser and the Vintage has been dubbed a soft-bagger. Both motorcycles share the exact same chassis and

Streamliner inspired

engine as the Chieftain, but they lack a couple of bits of the premium model’s tech, including an electronically adjustable screen and the distinct lack of a digital radio too.

The upside of which is reflected in the pricing which sees the entry level Classic retail at £18,499 and the Vintage, complete with its soft leather panniers and tassels aplenty, for £19,649. Both bikes also feature cruise

control as standard, along with ABS, real leather seats and keyless start ignitions. The only other major difference is these have a more relaxed rake and trail, which makes the handling slightly heavier.

Chief Vintage

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TECH SPEC

Indian Chieftain

Price: £20,499 Engine: 1811cc, air-cooled,V-twin, six speed, belt drive Max power (claimed): n/a Max torque (claimed): 119.2lb-ft @ 3000rpm Bore x stroke: 101 x 113mm Rake & trail: 25º/149.9mm Chassis: Cast aluminium Suspension: Front 46mm cartridge forks, 119mm travel. Rear single shock, 110mm travel, preload adjustment Brakes: Front twin four-piston calipers, 300mm discs.

Rear single, 300mm disc Tyres: Front 130/90 x 16in. Rear 180/65 x 16in Wheelbase: 1668mm Weight (claimed): 385kg (wet) Seat Height: 660mm Fuel Capacity: 20.8 litres www.indianmotorcycle.com/en-uk/home

electric screen set at its highest, the first 100 miles came and went in a blur of wigwams and woodlands. The following stretch down to Cheyenne proved a little more eventful, as we headed straight through the path of a tornado. I’ve never known hail or rain quite like it and all I’m going to say is that I’m glad I had the Chieftain’s protective fairing and screen which kept the worst of the assault from battering my bare face. The trip was an adventure and a comfortable one at that. By the time I’d dried out, I had no niggles or qualms and was looking forward to tackling the following day’s journey through the Rocky Mountains.

The Chieftain is a competent mile muncher as well as just a plain fun bike to ride. But this bike is also a testimony to the hard work and passion infused by the people at Indian Motorcycle, who just a couple of years back dreamt of producing a bike worthy of the brand’s heritage. In my opinion that goal has most certainly been achieved.

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24 RIDERS AND THE LAW Legal matters made simple

Q&A

The MCM legal column is compiled by managing partner Andrew ‘Chef’ Prendergast and his bike riding barristers and solicitors at White Dalton Motorcycle Solicitors.

The firm deals with personal injury claims and its sister company, Motor Defence Solicitors, deals with all the motoring offences. All White Dalton lawyers know everything about bike law – and they have full bike licences too. They don’t act for insurance companies or the prosecution. White Dalton is Britain’s most specialist motorcycle law practice, and if its professionals don’t know the answer to your question there probably isn’t one.

Don’t rely on the advice from your insurance appointed solicitor, get proper independent advice.

For road traffic offences call the Motor Defence solicitors on 0800 280 0912 For non-offence cases call White Dalton motorcycle solicitors on 0800 783 6191

Need advice?

If you have a biking related legal question or query you want advice on, email mail@whitedalton.co.uk The best Q&A will be published in MCM, in confidence of course.

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Specialist motoring solicitor Andrew ‘Chef’ Prendergast tackles both mobility scooters and unintentional wheelies Mobility stupidity

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I was riding my bike down a main road near to where I live. At a junction to my left there was a stationary white van and as I came closer I could see the driver waving his arms about like a mad man. I slowed down thinking there must surely be something wrong.

As I did, a mobility scooter appeared from the off side of the van, crossed the main road and headed up onto the pavement on the other side of the road.

If it were not for the van driver and his frantic warning I could easily have hit this mobility scooter. My question is what rights do mobility scooters have compared to road users who take a test and hold a licence? Would I have been the one at fault if I’d have hit the mobility scooter and its driver?

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In this context a mobility scooter driver has the same rights as everyone else has on the road.

If you were somehow negligent in knocking them off and hurting them then they could claim damages from you. As for this particular mobility scooter driver its sounds like he or she is a something of a complete idiot with a fundamental disregard for their own safety – not to mention everyone else’s.

Just because he/she drives a mobility scooter does not give them an air tight defence to get away scot-free if they were to be involved in an accident in which you ran into them. The Highway Code is particularly helpful in this respect (users of powered wheelchairs and mobility scooters – rules 36 to 46).

While the Highway Code is not, in itself, ‘law’ (although it does quote specific statutes) it is often referred to by judges and used for guidance in such cases. Many of the Highway Code’s rules are in fact

legal requirements so if they’re disobeyed a criminal offence is then committed.

From what you have said I do not think you would have been at fault if you had hit the scooter in this particular instance. S/he pulled out from behind a parked van without looking.

Not wheelie very good

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I have just got back into biking (I used to have a Triumph Tiger 500 back in the 1970s – good times) and bought a new Yamaha R1 on which to head out on rides with my mates. I had only had it for a few weeks when I had an incident.

I was out with the boys heading towards the coast when I went to overtake a line of cars. Doing so, I nailed the throttle hard and the front wheel went airborne with the power. Thankfully I managed to get my foot on the back brake and bring it down again and I narrowly avoided hitting a car coming the other way, so no harm done.

The problem is I had overtaken an unmarked police car and they have nicked me for dangerous driving. I want to defend it on the basis the bike was new to me and therefore I couldn’t have known how powerful it was. What do you think?

the court throws the book at you will take a while to go down.

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Welcome to Stafford

THE 20th Carole Nash Classic Motorcycle Mechanics Show at Stafford County Showground is the highlight of my biking year. For two days more than 30,000 of you will visit what is the largest classics show in Europe, packed to the rafters with things to see, buy, do and experience.

Special guest this year is former 250cc GP champion and 500cc legend Christian Sarron. Christian will be adding his own brand of Gallic charm to proceedings and has a wealth of racing memories he wants to share with you. His time spans from the 1970s through to the 1980s, racing as a top-flight rider in Grand Prix as well as time as a team manager in 500cc GPs and in World Superbikes. So, if you want anything signed by the great man himself, you’d better get in there early!

A new addition to the show for 2013 is stunt rider and former trials ace Steve Colley, but that fans’ favourite – The Wall of Death – is still part of the show, so come along and be wowed by the skills of the riders.

Once more the Bonhams auction will be a highlight of the show. This year the jewel in the auction is a single-owner collection of around 100 classic Japanese motorcycles, ranging from the humble Super Cub to Honda’s exotic NR750. There are

also a number of Suzuki, Yamaha and Kawasaki machines from the 1970s and ’80s in the collection, as well as a sand-cast CBX1000 and CX500. It is hoped the sale of this single collection could net more than £300,000.

There are more than 70 club stands this year with a huge variety of machinery on display from Japanese machines from the early 1960s through to the emerging classics from the 1990s. One of the first stands to head towards is the VJMC stand in the main hall which will feature a mouth-watering selection of machines.

The ‘Different Strokers’ stand will be featuring some of the finest twostroke road and race machines from its UK membership, while The Aircooled RD Club will also be looking at bringing to the event some of its membership’s coolest machines.

Meanwhile one of the strongestsupported clubs – The Kettle Club – will once more be bringing a widearray of bikes from standard restorations to some crazy creations and home-builds.

Expect to see The FS1-E stand with some special bikes on it, as the venerable Fizzie celebrates its 40th birthday this year. We hope to have a number of special machines on the CMM stand this year, including Niall

Mackenzie’s RD350LC, which was subject of this year’s special restoration in the magazine, so come and take a look. We will also this year be holding some impromptu Q&A sessions with our team of experts including the legendary two-stroke tuner Stan Stephens. Stan will also be on hand to sign copies of his new autobiography.

If you’re in the middle of a restoration project or looking for the next one, then the big draw is the autojumble that covers the entire showground site. Expect to see me ferreting about for bits for my 1991 Yamaha TDM850. Or, better still,

come and visit the CMM pitch and chew the fat and take the Michael out of Scott Redmond and me, as we desperately flog the detritus from our respective garages in a bid to try and rustle up the money for a donkey burger. Whatever you’re building or restoring, don’t be afraid to dig in and root around.

If you see any of the CMM team, in our smart black polo shirts, give us a shout and give us feedback on the magazine. But most of all, enjoy the show.

Bertie Simmonds Editor, Classic Motorcycle Mechanics

Guest of honour: Christian Sarron Born in March 1955 in Clermont-Ferrand in France, Christian Sarron raced in what some describe as the golden age of motorcycling against the likes of multiple world champions Freddie Spencer and Eddie Lawson.

Known for his tremendous ability to ride in the wet and his trademark ‘lean with it’ style of riding, Sarron made his name racing 250cc GP bikes, but he was also a very successful 500cc racer, not to mention being one of the legendary French team who raced a highly tuned Yamaha TZ750 twostroke GP bike at the 1978 Bol d’Or 24 hour endurance race, and almost won it.

He was fast on track and won the 250cc World Championship on a Yamaha TZ250 in 1984 with three race wins and eight podiums under his belt. Building on this success and experience, Sarron moved up to the premier 500cc division in 1985 and concluded his rookie season in an impressive third place.

He did it again in 1989, finishing behind Eddie Lawson and Wayne Rainey.

Not only was he extremely fast in short spells, he had staying power too which he proved when he returned to endurance with his brother, Dominique, for the prestigious Bol d’Or endurance race in 1994 and rode the Yamaha YZR750 to victory.

Time to break open the piggy bank

Imagine a place where you could buy everything you could want for your garage, motorcycle or project bike. Anything from a felt washer to a one of a kind motorcycle with a budget of 40p to £60,000 or more all under one roof.

With around 1000 vendors booked and organised to attend the two day show, visitors can experience trade stands galore, take a leisurely stroll and pick up everything from a brand new bandana to a new bike. You’ll find the likes of Grand Prix Legends, Amal Carbs, Made in Metal, Dream Machine and Metal Malarkey all showing off their wares.

This year’s autojumble promises to be a good one, with stall holders collecting their items for years ahead of the show. Take a look around and you could find that one vital piece to get that engine working again or get chatting to someone who could help you solve the problem that’s holding up your project rebuild. You could even find someone to buy it from you when you’ve finished it.

One of the highlights of the show is the Bonhams auction, planned for the Sunday, where visitors can pick up a piece of history... as well as a bargain.

There are hundreds of bikes planned to go in the auction, many without a reserve price. But don’t be put off by some of the suggested prices for the items, there’s something for most price ranges.

Those with a love of racing may be interested in the ex-works 1987 Kawasaki GPX750R up for auction, with a guide price of £4000-£6000, your chance to pick up a piece of racing history. Almost 100 motorcycles from just one private European collection will feature in the auction too, ones to watch in particular include a Honda NR750 and Kawasaki Z900 with guide prices of £50,000£70,000 and £8000-£12,000 respectively. Visit www.bonhams.com to see what else is planned for auction.

Hope you’ve saved your pennies for the must do event of the classic motorcycling year

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Roll up! Roll up!

Welcome to the biggest show in the classic calendar.You’ll find everything from death-defying stunts to the very best motorcycle restorations in the land and the largest Japanese-centric autojumble.The CMM Stafford show has it all.

LaST year, our photographer took more than 3000 photos to try and capture the breadth of stuff that happens at Stafford.

From the packed out halls, stuffed with bikes, spares and memorabilia, through to the dirt bike arena and gravity defying trial demonstrations, to the sights and sounds of the

Grand Prix paddock, there’s more to see and do than any single tenner (if you pay in advance) should rightly give you access to.

But the truth is that pictures don’t do it justice. The spectacle of legendary race bikes being fired up a foot from your lugholes and the

Get closer to a proper Grand prix race bike than ever before

mile upon mile of spare parts, bikes for sale and tempting projects at even more tempting prices. The Carole Nash Classic Mechanics show is an event like no other in biking; down to earth, always enjoyable and with a real feel-good factor.

See you there?

Amazing skills are on show in the trials arena

British and Japanese machinery aplenty

Classic Motorcycle Mechanics Show SHOW GUIDE 29 Welcome to the Carole Nash Classic Motorcycle Mechanics show, a blooming hardy perennial of the bike show scene which this year celebrates its 20th birthday. The many repeat visitors among you will know how special this show is, bringing together as it does not just a stunning array of machines but tens of thousands of fellow enthusiasts.

Aside from thousands of bikes brought to Stafford by more than 70 clubs and scores of private owners, this show offers so many more attractions. Among them is a Frenchman of no small repute, Christian Sarron winner of the 1984

GP250 title and who, 10 years later, having retired from the GP circuit, won – with brother Dominique – the notably gruelling Bol d’Or 24 hour race. He will no doubt have many enlightening and enthralling tales to relate from his Yamaha racing days as he joins us as guest of honour.

If you didn’t get the chance to come and see us at Stafford in April, then make sure you come over to our stand and ask about our three new vintage and classic motorcycle insurance policies. The policies include a host of new and improved benefits, including: zero excess and unlimited mileage on our Vintage policies, low mileage discounts on

our new Classic policies, and savings of more than 55% on our new Future Classic policies. Pop over to our stand to find out more!

While you’re there you can enter our prize draw to win ‘The Ultimate Biking Giveaway’ – a biking prize to top all biking prizes! Intrigued? Ask our friendly show team for details.

Anyway, I hope you enjoy what promises to be yet another great show.

Best wishes, Rebecca Donohue head of marketing Carole Nash

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Classic Bike Club

Bike of the Year 2013 The seven finest classic motorcycles have been chosen – each a winner in its own right from bike shows up and down the UK – and now it’s up to you to decide on the overall champion.

Simply log on to www.classicbikersclub.com to cast your vote before October 13.

All seven machines will be on the Mortons stand at the forthcoming 20th Carole Nash Classic Motorcycle Mechanics Show at the Stafford Country Showground on October 19-20 so you can get up close and personal with the machines.

As well as bragging rights, the winner will receive £1000worth of goodies from online merchandiser Grand Prix Legends and a prestigious bespoke trophy made from a piston, con rod and valves from the Honda CBR1000RR Fireblade raced to victory by John McGuinness in last year’s Isle of Man Dainese Superbike TT – a true part of motorcycle racing history that money simply cannot buy.

Let’s take a closer look at the contenders:

1 Kawasaki Z1 1973 Dave Orritt Best in show winner at Stafford show, October, 2012

3 Husqvarna 180 546cc Rodney Hann

Best in show at Bristol,February, 2013

Rodney carried out a full restoration of his Husqvarna between 2002 and 2004. The frame, V-twin engine and gearbox are Husqvarna’s own manufacture.

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Chosen your favourite yet?

Best in show at Stafford show in April, 2013

Well known in classic circles for his string of fabulous Triumph restorations, Graham has actually owned the US specification machine for about 10 years, though it was only restored to original spec and used a mid-season paint scheme on the fuel tank recently.

One of only 40 of its kind, this Z1 5 BSA Spitfire Hornet 1965 had previously been used for drag Doug Harvey racing by the first owner and has Best in show at the since had a complete engine rebuild Lanark show in May, 2013 A very rare west coast USA version of BSA’s Desert using genuine Kawasaki parts.

Racer found in Santa Monica, California and 2 Kawasaki H2A 1972 shipped back to UK and restored over three years.

Doug used original or new old stock parts to bring Ray Bourne Best in show at Newark, the BSA to its former glory, some of which were January, 2013 rare 20 years ago so impossible to find nowadays.

Built in late 1972, exported to The correct side panels were sourced in America, America and crashed into a the left-hand one in California and the right-hand Colorado pond, Ray’s Kawasaki was one in Illinois. Similarly the left-hand exhaust then brought back to the UK where came from New York and the right-hand one from he bought it in 2009. The restoration Nova Scotia, Canada. job took over 700 hours and was a 6 Yamaha RD350-based special labour of love for Ray who rides the 1981 Chris Thompson bike today.

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Chris’ Yamaha features a 427cc ‘Banshee’ engine, giving 86bhp and is equipped with 35mm carbs, V-force reeds, Dent exhaust pipes and a Ganx radiator. It has a Suzuki GSX-R400 front end, an RGV250 swinging arm and numerous other bespoke details, including a beautifully finished, hand-stitched seat. Chris finished it in 2011, but it’s taken the next two years to get it to run as he wanted.

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11.00 World champion Christian Sarron on stage – Main Hall.

11.30 Mr Show Time comes to Stafford – Steve Colley, stunt rider.

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SHOW OFFICIALS: Show exhibition manager: Nick Mowbray; exhibition administration manager: Glynis Roberts; exhibition sales executives: Andrew Kitchen, Lucas Harris; exhibition administrators; Harry Leyland, Jane Houldershaw, Richard Graham, Jayne Stevens.

Founder and consultant Alan Whitehead.

Sponsors: Carole Nash Consultants Ltd, Classic Motorcycle Mechanics, Classic Racer, Classic Dirt Bike.

Commentators: Dave Craggs, Tim Britton.

Chief judge: Dennis Frost Judges: Bill Bewley, Steve Cooper, Richard Duffin, David Fereday, Job Grimshaw, Rick Parkington, Matthew Pinhey, James Robinson, Bertie Simmonds, Ken Sprayson, Malc Wheeler, John Wyatt.

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09.00 Show opens 09.00 Bonhams sale open for viewing* 10.00 Trials with a difference. with Tim Britton outside the Dir t Bike Experience Hall.

10.30 Ber tie Simmonds and the exper ts question time on the stage.

10.30 Bonhams motorcycle auction commences * 10.30 Owd Codgers – Trials demonstration, side of the Dir t Bike Experience Hall.

11.00 Mr Show Time comes to Stafford – Steve Colley, stunt rider.

11.30 World champion Christian Sarron on stage – Main Hall.

12.00 Firing up the legends in the Classic Racer GP Paddock with Christian Sarron signing autographs.

13.00 Mr Show Time comes to Stafford – Steve Colley, stunt rider.

13.30 Trials with a difference, with Tim Britton outside the Dir t Bike Experience Hall.

14.00 Ber tie Simmonds and the exper ts question time on the stage.

14.00 Owd Codgers – Trials demonstration, side of the Dir t Bike Experience Hall.

14.30 Mr Show Time comes to Stafford – Steve Colley, stunt rider.

15.00 Firing up the legends in the Classic Racer GP Paddock, with Christian Sarron signing autographs.

16.00 Trophy presentation on stage with Christian Sarron – Main Hall. * Bonhams catalogue needed

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34 SHOW GUIDE Classic Motorcycle Mechanics Show ANGLO AMERICAN OIL COMPANY 209 ANGUS CLASSIC BIKES 132/133/134 AUTO HOSE 20/36/37/38/39/40 BESSI 71 BEST OF BRITISH FABRICATIONS 107 BIKE DRYERS UK (SPYDER AIR) 208 BOB WRIGHT MOTORCYCLES 218/219/220 C C S CLEAN CARBS 121/122 C T SPARES 100/101/102 CLASSIC MOTORCYCLE MANUALS.COM 174/175 CLASSIC RACKS 202 CLASSIC SUPER BIKES 210 CLASSIC SUZUKI N.L 58/59/60 CLIFF ROUE 63/64 COCKADE ROSETTES 67/68/69 CROSSBOW-CALENDARS.COM 109/110 DAVID SILVER SPARES 7/8/9/27/28/29 DISCO VOLANTE MOTO 23/24/25/26 DUCATI SINGLES 206 FORMULA POWER 250/251 FRED DROUGHTON 187 GAMMATECHNOLOGY C/O MONITECH 55 GPZ 900R SHOP 56 J B RESTORATION LTD 117/118 J J CABLES LTD 176/177/18 JIM BLANCHARD 170/171 JONES RESTORATION SERVICES 146/147 K T T SERVICES 276/277 KEVIN EGAN 22 KEVIN SCHOFIELD / RALF PUNZET 327/328/329/330 KEVIN SCHOFIELD / RALF PUNZET 326 KIDDERMINSTER MOTORCYCLES 252/253/254/255 M H TEXTILES 123/124 MAGNOLIA JEWELLERY 53/54 MAX T ENGINEERING SUPPLIES 142/143 MICHAEL HODSON 271/272/273 MICK HUGHES 262 MIDLIFE CLASSICS 78/79/80 MIKES BIKES 72 MOTO LINK 148 MOTODURO 203/204/205 NRP 263/264 PANTHER PUBLISHING 149/150 PELDERS TRANSFERS & CLASSIC PARTS 373 PETES BIKES 76/77 QUADZILLA 179 RACHEL CLEGG 114 REWBAN EYEWEAR 10/11/12 RICHARD BAIRSTOW 50/70 RON BLOOMFIELD 3/4 RUSTYREX 108 SCREAMINKIWI 180/181/182 SELECT SILVER 75 SIDS WHEELS 216 SPARES FOR CLASSIC MOTORCYCLE 1 161/162/163 SPROCKETS UNLIMITED 119/120 STAINLESS CLASSICS 164/165/166 SURPLUS SUPPLIES 265/266/267/268/269/270 SURREY CYCLES 61/62 SUZUKI SIMON 128/129/130 SWEETS OF YESTERYEAR 290/291 TEAM BENZINA 260/261 TONY EAST 241/242 TOOLS UK 281/282/283 TRIPLE D 43/44/45 V MAX BITZ.COM 184/185/186 VILLIERS SERVICES 221/222/223/224 VINTAGE & VETERAN LLP 200/201 VINTAGE BEARING COMPANY 214/215 VMCC LTD 278/279/280 WAX JACKETS CLEANED.CO.UK 135/136 WILL CORRY 245/246/247/248 WRIGHTS AUTOSUPPLIES 13/14/15 Z1 BITS & MODEL KITS 144/145 CLUBS AIRCOOLED RD CLUB M12 CBX RIDERS CLUB (UK) (STAFFORD) M11 GREEDY PIGS MOTORCYCLE CLUB MH3 (MEAT HALL) HISTORIC POLICE MOTORCYCLE GROUP MH2 (MEAT HALL) HONDA CX GL MOTORCYCLE CLUB UK MH4 (MEAT HALL) INTERNATIONAL LAVERDA OWNERS CLUB M3 ITALIAN MOTORCYCLE OWNERS CLUB GB M9 KAWASAKI TRIPLES CLUB (STAFF) M2a KAWASAKI Z1 OWNERS CLUB M5 KETTLE CLUB M2 L C CLUB M15a SUZUKI OWNERS CLUB (NORTH) M2c VJMC MH10 VMCC LTD M4

YAMAHA CLASSIC MOTORCYCLE CLUB PRIVATE ENTRIES ADAM DAVIES ADRIAN PERKINS ADRIAN WRIGHT ALAN COOPER ALAN ROBERTS ALLAN MCGUIRE ANDREW GAUNTLET ANITA DRAY BRIAN WINSLOW CARL HOOPER CARL HOOPER CHARLOTTE JOHNSTON CHRIS THOMPSON COLIN STONHAM COLIN STONHAM DAVE MCMAHON DAVE ORRITT DAVID CRITCHLOW DAVID NEVILLE DAVID OLIVER DEREK GOTHARD DOUGLAS HARVEY GARRY KENDRICK GORDON HALLETT GORDON HALLETT GORDON SCOTT GRAHAM BOWEN GRAHAM NOCK GRAHAM NOCK HARRY BULLOUGH IAN GRUNDY IAN GRUNDY KEITH ARKLE KEITH ARKLE KEITH GLOVER KEITH TOPLISS KEVIN BEETHAM LIZ BOYCE MALCOLM POTTER MICHAEL GEORGE MICK EASTON MIKE PEMBERTON PAUL CANN PAUL TAYLOR PETER EATON PETER EATON PETER HALL PHILLIP JONES RAYMOND BOURNE RAYMOND BOURNE RICHARD BARRETT ROD TOMBLIN RODNEY HANN TONY RUTHERFORD

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OUTSIDE AUTOJUMBLE A & T SPARES A2 A4 FIXING LTD ABRASIVES & POLISHING SOLUTIONS ADRIAN HOWLE ADVENTURE BIKE ALFIE ROBINSON ALL CAM ALL TOOLS ANDREW WHEELER ASHCROFT TOOLS B O M BATTERIES BAILEYS TOOLS BATTERY EMPORIUM BEOWULF BIKE BOOST BIKE COLOURS BLACK KNIGHT SPARES BOLT (YWJ) LTD BRETTON MOTORCYCLES BRITISH MOTORCYCLE SPARES BRYAN RIPPINGALE CARROT CYCLES CCDF MOTORCYCLE PRODUCTS CENTRAL GARAGE CHRIS KNIGHT MOTORCYCLES LTD CITY OF LEATHERS CITY OF LEATHERS CLASSIC BIKE BITS & BOBS CLASSIC MOTORCYCLES CLINTON ENTERPRISES LTD

418 703 407 335 10 509 713 220 138 7 216 102 403A 223 204 238 414 507 14 308 600 921 3 13 16 503 130 203 228 706

CRC MOTORCYCLES CYKO PRODUCTS D & J FACTORING D D P PRODUCTS D G TRADE D J B ENTERPRISES D K MOTORCYCLES DAVE HARVEY DAVE HENSON MOTORCYCLES DAVID ROBERTS DEBBIES DISCOUNT TOOLS DENNIS URMAN DES WOOTON DIANE HUTCHINSON DUNNELL RACING E SUMNER EXACT TRADING FIELDERS MOTORCYCLES FIRST GEAR LTD FONDSECA LTD G & T TOOLS GOV'NORS BRIDGE MOTORCYCLES GRANVILLE MOTORCYCLES GREAT BARR MOTORCYCLES GREYSTONE ENTERPRISES HAYMOOR LEISURE HEL MOBILE HIGGSPEED PERFORMANCE PRODUCTS HUNTER CLASS LTD I D TOOLS J BROWSE MOTORCYCLES JEFF REYNOLDS JIMMYS BIKE BITS JOEY DUNLOP FOUNDATION JOHN CANDY JOHN HARDING JONES & ALCOCK KRS KEVIN MOORE M H TEXTILES M J ASH MALCOLM LEECH MALLINDERS MOTORCYCLES MARK COOK MARKET DISCOUNTS MELIMOTO METAL MAN (STEVE TAYLOR) {THE} MORTONS MOTORCYCLE MEDIA LTD MOTOLEGENDS MOTORCYCLEGIFTS.CO.UK MOTUS BIKE WEAR N D P TOOLS NYM NEVA AUTOJUMBLE SALES NICOLAS SAMPFORD NORT MOTORBIKE LTD ON ALL FOURS P AND K CLASSIC BIKES PAUL COLLINS PAUL POWELL PEMBROKESHIRE CLASSICS PETER HANSON PETER WHITE PROTO GB LTD R & C LUBES R N R ALUMINIUM R N SURPLUS REBOOT GUZZI REVIVAL TATTOOS RIDE ON DIRECT ROBERT LEE ROBERT WOOF S & R PICKER S S DIRECT SHROPSHIRE BIKE COATINGS LTD SIMON BARKER SMITHS (PUCA) LTD SOLO PRODUCTS STAFFORD MOTORCYCLES LTD STEPHEN HUTTON STEVE DUNLOP SURE SIGNS TANGERINE RACING (TYRES) TED KNIGHT THOMAS ASHURST BIKE BITS THREADS-EUROPE TIGER MAN TOP GEAR SPEED SHOP TREVOR WEBB

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PRESTWOOD AUTOJUMBLE AM DISTRIBUTION LTD 441/442/443/444 BANTAM JOHN490/491/492/493/494/495/496/497/498/499 BIKE SHOCKS BRISTOL 450 BTH COMPONENTS LTD 411 CHRISTOPHER MORRIS 456/457/458 CLASSIC DUCATI.COM 427/428/429 CRAIG MCWILLIAM 472 CYCLE MOTORS & AUTO CYCLE SPARES 508/509 DAVE BEESLEY 404 DAVID BIRKINSHAW 473 DENNIS DAWES 434/435 DEREK HUYTON 407 GEOFF KIRKPATRICK 505/510 GOLD TOP GLOVES 502/503/504/511/512/513/514 GROVE CLASSIC MOTORCYCLES 409/410 J B CUTTING TOOLS 432/433 JAMES WORBOYS 465/466 KEITH FARRELL 421 MAX T ENGINEERING SUPPLIES 412/413 NIGEL MEGSON 451 OLD BUFFER {THE} 506/507 PAUL GOFF 422/423/424/424a R S HOLDER 408 REGEN MOTO 468/469/470 RON LIPPITT 416/417 SIMON WADE 420 TRIPLES WORKSHOP 437/438/439/440 CLUBS BEAR TOWN BIKERS BENELLI MOTOBI CLUB GB BSA OWNERS CLUB (NTH STAFFS) GPZ 900R OWNERS CLUB NORTH WILTS BRITISH MOTORCYCLE CLUB UNWANTED MOTORCYCLE CLUB

P3 P4 P2 P7 P6 P5

SANDYLANDS TRADE C K W DISTRIBUTION LTD CLASSIC BIKE TRACKDAYS Z1-WORLD

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CLUBS ASSOCIATION OF PIONEER MOTORCYCLISTS S7 BSA BANTAM CLUB S4 CAIMAN MOTORCYCLE CLUB 5A DIFFERENT STROKERS S8 DUCATI OWNERS CLUB (STAFF) S20 GAWSWORTH JESTERS MOTORCYCLE CLUB S16 GOLDWING OWNERS CLASSIC SECTION S10 HONDA MB ENTHUSIASTS S14 HONDA RC30 CLUB S9 MZ RIDERS CLUB S19 NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR BIKERS WITH A DISABILITY (STAFF) S12 NATIONAL SPRINT ASSOCIATION LTD (STAFF) S11 ROLLS ROYCE VINTAGE & CLASSIC MCC S13 SUNBEAM OWNERS FELLOWSHIP (STAFF) S6 TRIDENT AND ROCKET 3 OWNERS CLUB S18 WOLVERHAMPTON & DISTRICT CLASSIC MCC S2 YAMAHA XJR OWNERS CLUB S15

SIDE HALLS AUTOJUMBLE A B TOOLS 337/338/339/378/379/380/381/382/387/388/389/390/391 AIDPAC STAINLESS 331/332/333/334/335/336 BRIAN LIAS 386 DESTROY CLOTHING 317/318 ELPE MOTOPRODUCTS 363/364/365 GEORGE MILBURN 340/341 H LIME 304/305 HOWLING FOURS 350 IAN WARDROPE 324 J & C COLLECTABLES 228/229/230 JEFF HUNTER ENGINEERING 302/303 KAWASAKI TRIPLE PARTS 325/326/327 L B RESTORATION SERVICES 300/301 PELDERS TRANSFERS & CLASSIC PARTS374/375/376/377 PHILLIP ARNOLD 351/352/353/354 PREMIER AUTOTRIM 348/349 R B CLASSIC KAWASAKI PARTS 314/315/316

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Classic Bikers Club Bike of the Year award 1 D Orritt 1973 Kawasaki Z1 2 R Bourne 1972 Kawasaki H2A 3 R Hann 1925 Husqvarna 180 4 G Bowen 1969 Triumph T120R 5 D Harvey 1965 BSA Spitfire 6 C Thompson 1981 Yamaha RD350 7 B Winslow BSA Royal Star stage area 8 J Parnham

1983 Yamaha TZ 250K Ridden in 1983 GP’s

dirt BiKE privatE EntriEs

dirt Bike hall 1001 Mark Kremin 1985 JCM TR 1002 Terrance Brown 1976 Honda TL 125S 1003 Mark Draper 1979 Suzuki T5 250 1004 Stewart Northall 1976 Yamaha DT 1005 Dave Cartwright 1977 Honda Dax ST 70 1007 Stewart Northall 1982 Yamaha DT MX 1008 Terrance Brown 1977 Honda TL 125S 1021 Heidi Cockerton 1965 Suzuki S10 1024 Adam Davies 1987 Yamaha YZ490

privatE EntriEs

main hall 11 Mike Pemberton 12 Rod Tomblin 13 Keith Glover 14 Michael George 15 Harry Bullough 16 Davie Neville 17 Richard Barrett

1961 Norton Super-moto 1966 BSA Lightning 1954 Power Pak 1949 Rene Gillet V1 1970 Triumph Trophy 1972 Suzuki GT 750 J 1958 Royal Enfield Constellation 1959 Norton 1942 Indian 741B 1977 Honda CB

18 Kevin Beetham 19 Peter Hall 23 Carl Hooper 24 Alan Cooper (Twist Grip M/Cs) 1976 Kawasaki KH500-A8 25 Ian Grundy 1977 Suzuki GS 26 Ian Grundy 27 Paul Cann 1969 Suzuki T350 mk1 28 Adrian Perkins 1973 Suzuki RV 125L 29 Colin Stonham 1977 Suzuki TS 250 30 Colin Stonham 1977 Yamaha DT250 MX 31 Raymond Bourne Kawasaki H2A 32 Mick Easton 1982 Honda CB25ON-DB 33 Garry Kendrick 1985 Kawasaki GPZ TURBO 34 Peter Eaton 1990 Honda CBR600 FI 35 Peter Eaton 1990 Honda CBR600 FI 36 Allan McGuire 1964 Honda CB77 37 Keith Topliss 1978 Kawasaki Z1R 38 Charlotte Johnston 1969 Suzuki AS 39 David Oliver 1998 Honda NC 36 40 Liz Boyce 1978 Kawasaki KE 175 B3 41 Adrian Wright 1971 Honda K3 42 Andrew Gauntlett 1973 Honda CD 43 Phillip Jones Yamaha RD 44 Tony Rutherford 1986 Kawasaki GT750 P3 45 Paul Taylor 1983 Yamaha Heritage Special 46 Carl Hooper 1972 Honda CB 47 Gordon Hallett 1954 Gilera Saterno 48 Gordon Hallett 1967 Velocette Thruxton 49 David Critchlow 1954 NSU Rennfox/ Sportsmax 50 Dave McMahon 1948 Triumph GP 51 Adam Davies 1983 Yamaha RD350 LC YPVS 52 Alan Roberts 1970 Triumph T120R 53 Graham Nock 1963 Mattise G80 C5 54 Graham Nock 1967 Greeves RE5 55 Anita Dray 1930 Indian 101 Scout 56 Derek Gothard 1965 BSA Spitfire Hornet 57 Malcolm Potter 1958 Norton Manx 30m 58 Gordon Scott 1960 Norton Triton 59 Keith Arkle 1991 Suzuki GSXR 1100 60 Keith Arkle 1977 Suzuki GT 750 61 Tony Haywood 1977 Suzuki GT 750

Club Guide aCorns mCC

Balcony 121 467 J Jackson 468 C Lunn 469 P Shemwell 470 A Talbot 471 R Ruscoe 472 S Whitehouse 473 M Oven 474 T Falcus 475 B Hall 476 R Simkin

1976 Bultaco Sherpa 1973 Honda Elsinore 1974 Suzuki RL 1999 Kawasaki KX 1976 Montessa Trials 1961 Greeves Scottish 1978 Yamaha Paris Daka 1976 Cheney/Yam Moto X 1973 Bultaco Pershing 1967 Cheney/Victor Moto X

aCs airCoolEd sUZUKi

Balcony 105 233 J Martin 234 F Martin 235 G Dickson 236 K Gray 237 Bobster 238 Grumpy 239 Fluff 240 Geoff

1980 Suzuki GSX1100SZ 1982 Suzuki GSX1100SZ 1986 Suzuki GSX1100EF 1988 Suzuki GSX1100E 1981 Suzuki GSX1100SZ 1977 Suzuki GS1000 1982 Suzuki GS1100 1985 Suzuki GS1100E

airCoolEd rd ClUB

Main Hall 12 128 S Snow 129 P Dawkins 130 R Neeves 131 P Richards

1978 Yamaha RD125 1979 Yamaha RD250E 1980 Yamaha RD250F 1977 Yamaha RD400D

132 M Laughton 1977 Yamaha RD400D 133 L Doe 1977 Yamaha RD400 134 M Brown 1978 Yamaha RD400 135 G Attenborough 1977 Yamaha RD200 136 D Ellis 1976 Yamaha RD60 137 M Newlyn 1978 Yamaha RD400 138 A Jones 1976 Yamaha RD400 139 P Redman 1975 Yamaha RD350B 140 N Williams 1975 Yamaha RD350B 141 D Bowers 1978 Yamaha TZ Rep 142 H Tripples 1976 Yamaha RD600C 143 T Randle 1980 Yamaha RD400F 144 G Shipley 1979 Yamaha RD400 145 C Griffin 1979 Yamaha RD400E 146 M Bubb 1979 Yamaha RD400E 147 R Melmoth 1979 Yamaha RD250E

assoCiation oF pionEEr motor CYClists

Sandylands 7 653 G Davies 654 G Thompson 655 P Davy 656 J Goodall 657 I Rhodes 658 J Goodall 659 B Thomas 660 N Hodgson

1976 Honda 400/Four 1961 BSA Gold Flash 1962 DOT Vivi Racer 1951 Lohmann Diesel 1928 Velocette TT winner 1926 AJS Big Port BMW Ariel

BEar toWn BiKErs

Prestwood 3 589 M Landon 590 P Johnson 591 S Brittain 592 S Brittain 593 D Relph 594 D Relph 595 D Relph 596 D Relph 597 P Reeves 598 J Bee

2008 Hyosung Aquila GV 1994 Harley Davidson Sportster 1996 Yamaha TDM 1996 Triumph Speed Triple 1983 Kawasaki GPz 1992 Gilera Nordwest 1996 Kawasaki ZX6 2000 Kawasaki ZX12 2008 Triumph Speedmaster 1986 Suzuki RG-Gamma

BEnElli motoBi ClUB GB

Prestwood 4 560 A Daw 561 K Latham 562 S Lloyd 563 A Smith 564 I Kitching

565 G Egan 566 D Egan 567 P Rimmer 568 P Rimmer 569 P Rimmer

1982 Benelli 305 1968 Benelli Mojave 360 2010 Benelli 900Tre Tornado 2004 Benelli TNT 1979 Benelli 250 Grand Prix Race Rep 1985 Benelli 900Sei 1979 Benelli 750Sei 1982 Benelli 654T 1982 Benelli 125 sport 1974 Benelli Hurricane 65cc

British tWo-stroKE ClUB

Balcony 114 416 D Johnson 417 T Shipp 418 E Hathaway 419 B Wilson 420 N Lowes 421 H Sylvester 422 K Pinches 423 P James 424 R Montgomery 425 K Wallace

1955 James Comet 1955 Francis Barnett Cruiser 71 1956 Tandon Imp Supreme 1957 Sun Cyclone 1966 Panther 35 1971 Puch M125s 1974 Benelli 2c 1977 MZ 250/1 1985 Honda H100sd 1991 Yamaha RX5

Bsa Bantam ClUB

Sandylands 4 696 M Kilvert 697 D Lewis 698 D Lewis 699 A Lewis 700 D Legge 701 J Edwards 702 K Owen 703 M Kilvert 704 B Price 705 S Roberts

1965 BSA Bantam Racer 1967 BSA Bantam D7 1952 BSA Bantam D2 1966 BSA Bantam D10 Sport 1953 BSA Bantam GPO D1 1970 BSA Bantam GPO B175 1965 BSA Bantam D7 Trials 1952 BSA Bantam D1 1968 BSA Bantam D14 1954 BSA Bantam D1

Bsa oWnErs’ ClUB north (staFFs BranCh)

Prestwood 2 377 J Potts 1970 BSA Bantam 378 M Fox 1960 BSA M21 AA Outfit 379 T Shuker 1966 BSA A65 Spitfire Mk2 380 P Ryder 1970 BSA Starfire 381 A Halliday 1971 BSA A65 Thunderbolt 382 A Lorenz 1964 BSA A65 Rocket 383 J Hickinbotham 1960 BSA A10 Golden Flash 384 J Clarke 1947 New Hudson Autocycle 385 G May 1952 BSA Bantam

Caiman motorCYClE ClUB

Sandylands 5A 122 A Delfly 123 J Bommel 124 J Halford 125 J Tancrez

1981 Triumph Tiger Trail 1972 Kawasaki 125KH 1964 BSA Beagle 1963 Honda CB72

CBX EnthUsiasts’ ClUB

Balcony 112 367 N Hare 368 N Hare 369 D Kane 370 P Clift 371 N Sadler 372 P Henn 373 N Clarricoates 374 D Carroll

1978 Honda CBX Z 1981 Honda CBX Special 1978 Honda CBX Z 1982 Honda CBX C 1978 Honda CBX Z 1978 Honda CBX Z 1978 Honda CBX Z 1981 Honda CBX Special

CBX ridErs’ motorCYClE ClUB UK

Main Hall 11 503 C Woodcock 504 S Golding 505 Colin 506 P Bennetts 507 P Lebroche

1979 Honda Turbo CBX 1979 Honda Turbo CBX 1979 Honda turbo CBX 1979 Honda Turbo CBX 1979 Honda CBX Z

508 P Pursey 509 K Murphy 510 J Stone 511 A Williams 512 M Smart

1979 Honda Turbo CBX 1979 Honda Spondon CBX 1979 Honda CBX 1979 Honda CBX Z 1979 Honda CBX Z

Christian motorCYClists’ assoCiation

Balcony 106 670 C Pownall 671 G Hambledon 672 T Cookson 673 R Davenport 674 B Evans 675 P Raybould

2001 Triumph Thunderbird Suzuki Velousia 2012 Triumph America 2010 Harley-Davidson Street-Bob 2009 Triumph America 2005 Harley-Davidson

ClassiC 50 raCinG ClUB

Balcony 124 616 A Leeson 617 D Clark 618 S Nugent 619 R Denally 620 K Burton 621 A Gelancy 622 J Lee 623 D Dootson 624 B Jackson 625 R Palmer 626 C Jones 627 C Darnell 628 S Lawton 629 B Clements 630 C Alty 631 M Rawlings 632 M Bowdon

1978 Kawasaki AR 1966 Garelli Monza 1978 Kreidler VanVeen 1966 Honda Dream 1976 Minarelli UFO 1976 Minarelli CR 1978 Minarelli P6 1978 Kawasaki AR 2004 Honda Dream 1966 Maserati 1966 ITOM MK7 1964 ITOM MK5 1976 Fantic TX160 1980 Minarelli CR 1978 Kreidler VanVeen 1975 Minarelli Monza 1978 Kreidler VanVeen

ClassiC oFF road lYmm

Dirt Bike Hall 3 & 4 428 D Price 2001 Lifan Off Road 429 D Price 1978 Honda TL 430 A Kinder 1974 Yamaha TY 431 A Price 1975 Hodaka Road Toad 432 D Price 1979 Bultaco Sherpa 433 G Walker 1081 SWM Trials 434 J Mutch 1976 Yamaha TY80 435 J Mutch 1976 Yamaha TY50 436 M Price 1974 Steen Hodake Mini Motocross 437 Derek 1958 Triumph Cub Tiger Trials 438 Derek 1963 Dot Trials 439 P Davies 1971 Kawasaki Mini Trials 440 P Davies 1969 Italjet Mini Trials 441 S Williams 1965 Sprite Scrambler 442 Luke 197? Honda Elsinor Trials 443 P Collins 1979 Westlake Speedway 444 P Collins 197? Jawa Speedway 445 R Ainsworth 1974 Honda ST70 Mini Motocross 446 D Spruce 1961 Norton Trials 447 John 1979 Pathfinder Greeubs Trials

ClassiC raCinG motorCYClE ClUB

Argyle 13 Selection of motorcycles used by club members to be confirmed.

CossaCK oWnErs’ ClUB

Balcony 123 333 C Booth 334 P Whitney 335 J Harrop 336 M Smith 337 M Stevens 338 K Plateck 339 P Codling 340 T Jones 341 Arthur 342 M Woodward 342 S Houghland

1976 ish Jupiter 3 1973 imz M63 1979 izh Voskhod 3 1951 izh iz49 h 1993 kmz Mt11 1951 izh Iz49 1975 ish Minsk 1968 kmz Mt10 1959 Model-S S-154 1992 kmz Roadster 2002 imz Red star

diFF’rEnt stroKErs

Sandylands 8 678 D Frow 679 T Wilks 680 P Wells 681 R Elliot 682 T Fletcher 683 I Read 684 S Lunn 685 S Cook

1997 Bimota V-Due 1986 Suzuki RB 1990 Yamaha SDR 1990 Yamaha TZR 1995 Aprilia RS 1988 Honda MVX 1988 Yamaha YSR 1988 Yamaha TDR

dUCati oWnErs’ ClUB GB

Sandylands 20 400 K Baker 401 D Baker 402 R Curzon 403 N Wakefield 404 N Long 405 C Darlow 406 R Llewellyn 407 W Penman 408 L Scott 409 T Pickering 410 T Mallion 411 C Fitzgerald 412 I Pennington 413 P Curzon

2000 Ducati Monster 900Sie 1995 Ducati Monster M600 1998 Ducati 916 1990 Ducati 851 Strada 1986 Ducati 750 F1 1980 Ducati MHR 1987 Ducati TT2 1988 Ducati 400 F3 1979 Ducati MHR 2008 Ducati Monster S4RS 1992 Ducati 851 2005 Ducati ST3S 1979 Ducati Darmah/ Monster Hybrid 1992 Ducati 851 Biposto

EarlYstoCKs raCE ClUB

Balcony 115 528 B Johnson 529 P Scott 530 A Gilfillan 531 C Beardmore 532 D Bullin 533 D Walker 534 J Mold 535 J Brush 536 K Chambers

1979 Suzuki X7 1977 BMW R100 1981 Suzuki GSX1100ET 1978 Yamaha RD400E 1982 Kawasaki GPZ750 1982 Kawasaki GPZ750 1982 Kawasaki GPZ750 1982 Kawasaki GPZ750 1986 Yamaha FZ750

537 A Jackson 538 S Bailey 539 K Chambers

1980 Suzuki GS1000 1986 Yamaha SRX600 1981 Suzuki GSX750

GaFFErs Gallop 60th annivErsarY (sCottish CUB FEst)

Argyle 15 708 G B Chick 709 T Robotham 710 S Connell 711 I Farrow 712 M Estall 713 S Cooper 714 I Marsay 715 S Shaw 716 D Rose 717 G Labbe

1954 Triumph Terrier T15 1955 Triumph Tiger Cub T20SL 1955 Triumph Terrier T15 1954 Triumph Terrier T15 1956 Triumph Terrier T15 1954 Triumph Terrier T15 1956 Triumph Tiger Cub T20 2010 Triumph Bonneville T100 1954 Triumph Terrier 1954 Triumph Terrier T15

GaWsWorth JEstErs

Sandylands 16 292 J Potts 293 C Tranter 294 D Turner 295 M Dowding 296 P Potts 297 D Wood 298 C Banks

1989 Suzuki RG 1969 CZ 1998 Honda CBR 1979 Yamaha RD 1986 Suzuki RG 1999 XRV African Twin 2001 Chin Sport

GoldWinG oWnErs’ ClassiC sECtion

Sandylands 10 113 P Fisher 114 P Fisher 115 P Fisher 116 S Cox 117 J Hill 118 P Bibby 119 P Atkins

1979 Honda GL1000 KZ 1977 Honda Special GL1000 1976 Honda Executive GL1000 1976 Honda GL1000 1989 Honda Aspencade GL1200 1976 Honda GL1000 1977 Honda GL1000

GpZ 900r oWnErs’ ClUB

Prestwood 7 Selection of motorcycles used by club members to be confirmed.

GrEEdY piGs

Meat Hall 3 243 K Kus 244 A Wood 245 Phil 246 S Byrne 247 C Slater 248 C Smith 249 D Cooke 250 D Edwards 251 J Warrilow 252 G Timmis

1996 Harley-Davidson Sportster 1973 Norton Roadster 1964 BSA Bantam 1996 Yamaha Dragster 2000 Suzuki Intruder 1995 Kawasaki ZX9R 2005 Triumph Tiger 1952 AJS 1985 Kawasaki Z600

hEdnEsFord motorCYClE ClUB

Balcony 117 195 M Austin 196 B Jarvis 197 K Lloyd 198 P Onions 199 P Hogg 200 K Waring 201 A Farnsworth 202 R Aldridge

1973 Honda CB175 S/S 1986 Honda C90 2002 Suzuki Bandit 1976 Yamaha RD500 1976 Honda CB750 1999 Honda Fire Blade 1984 Honda CBX 1000 1978 Triumph Daytona

hEsKEth oWnErs’ ClUB

Balcony 110 273 D Sturgess 274 D Harris 275 T Spencer 276 P White 277 C White 278 T Durrant 279 S Greig

1983 Hesketh V1000 1982 Hesketh V1000 1982 Hesketh V1000 1982 Hesketh V1000 1982 Hesketh V1000 1982 Hesketh V1000 1982 Hesketh V1000

historiC honda CollECtion

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historiC poliCE motorCYClE GroUp

Meat Hall 2 818 G Scott 819 K Owen 820 B Hollis 821 C Blundell 822 A Tunnicliffe 823 T Watkin 824 P Lack 825 R Lindberg 826 P Read 827 K Owen 828 P Lack

1982 BMW R80 TIC 1969 Triumph Saint TR6P 1964 BSA C15 P 1967 Norton Atlas Police 1966 Velocette LE 200 Mk2 1980 Kawasaki KZ1000 C3 1961 Triumph 3TA Police 1961 BSA Gold Flash Police 1964 Triumph 5TA Police 1993 Moto Guzzi MTX 750 1979 BMW R80/7 Police

honda CB1100r oWnErs’ ClUB

Balcony 108 735 S Gardener 736 S Doyle 737 A Larkin 738 S Gardener

1983 Honda CB1100RD 1982 Honda CB1100RC 1982 Honda CB1100RC 1981 Honda CB1100RB

honda rC30 oWnErs’ ClUB

Sandylands 9 688 C Harrison 689 C Harrison 690 L Thomas 691 L Thomas 692 R Beale 693 TBC

1989 Honda VFR750R 1989 Honda VFR750R 1988 Honda VFR750R 1995 Honda VFR750R 1990 Honda VFR750R

honda CX Gl mCC

Meat Hall 4 255 J Rye 256 D French 257 M Waller 258 G Moate 259 T Hartley 260 T Hadley 261 D Green

1981 Honda CX500 Custom 1983 Honda CX650Ed Eurosport 1985 Honda CX500D Deluxe 1980 Honda CX500a

262 M Quigley 263 J Hartland 264 R Nelson 265 J Conning 266 H Coop 267 A Redward 268 M Frost 269 M Marmoy 270 M Izzy 271 M Spencer 272 M Hipp

1982 Honda CX650 Custom 1978 Honda CX500Z 1979 Honda CX500Z 1979 Honda CX500Z 1982 Honda CX500C Custom 1983 Honda CX500C Custom 1982 Honda CX650ED Eurosport 1982 Honda Cx500EC Eurosport 1979 Honda CX500A 1982 Honda CX500B Custom

honda mB EnthUsiasts

Sandylands 14 150 S Mawson 151 T Mawson 152 S Mawson 153 S Mawson

1982 Honda MT5 1980 Honda MB5 1984 Honda MBX50 1982 Honda MB5

intErnational lavErda oWnErs’ ClUB

Main Hall 3 572 A Holbrook 573 A Holbrook 574 G Clemans 575 G Rees 576 I Buckley 577 S Harrison 578 A Rollo

1983 Laverda Motodd Mk 1972 Laverda 750 SF1 1980 Laverda 1200 TS series 1 1972 Laverda Jota 1980 Laverda 1200 Laverda 750S 1983 Laverda RGA Sprint

italian motorCYClE oWnErs’ ClUB

Main Hall 9 450 C Stockton 451 M Bracken 452 I Richie 453 A Neal 454 J Davies 455 K Small 456 S Wood 457 M Kremin 458 C Hurst 459 M Cross 460 P Cooper 461 S Boulton 462 G Richardson 463 P Sproston 464 M Allsop

1955 Ducati Tourismo Lux 1958 Ducati Sport 1974 Garelli Cross 1966 Itom Racer 1969 Garelli Monza 2013 Moto Guzzi V7 Sport 1972 Benelli Tornado 1976 Beta GS 1958 Bianchi Bernina VL 1959 Gilera G175 Ducati Paso 1980 Laverda Jota 1954 MV Agusta TR 1948 Moto Guzzi Motolegra 1962 Motobi Pasaro

JaWa CZ oWnErs’ ClUB

Balcony 129 156 R Henderson 157 M Wainwright 158 M Wainwright 159 A Stathers 160 A Stathers 161 I Bridges 162 L Packer 163 J Woods 164 Derland 165 B Negus 166 A Williams 167 P Collins 168 R Gibson 169 K Wright 170 M Morgan 171 R Henderson

CZ 470 Sport 1970 Jawa Frantisek Srna 1968 CZ Racer CZ Moto X CZ Racer CZ Enduro 1978 Jawa ISDT Jawa Moped 1974 Jawa 360 CZ 488 1979 CZ Trail Jawa Speedway CZ Enduro Jawa Outfit Jawa 1970 Jawa Gaunt Jawa 632

Katana oWnErs’ ClUB

Balcony 125 779 J Shuttleworth 780 F Foster 781 M Lonsdale 782 F Foster 783 Jmac 784 Harriskat

1992 Suzuki GSX400 Katana 1986 Suzuki GSX750SE Katana 1983 Suzuki GSX1100SZ 1983 Suzuki GSX750S2Z 1982 Suzuki GS650GX 1984 Suzuki GSX750SE

KaWasaKi Gt ClUB

Balcony 113 795 C Scott 796 R Clifford 797 S Burrows 798 D Kelly

1995 Kawasaki GTR Triumph TBN Kawasaki VN Kawasaki GT

KaWasaKi triplEs ClUB

Main Hall 2A 388 P Thornton 389 C Todd 390 C Todd 391 M Ince 392 M Anderson 393 M Anderson 394 A Tyldesley 395 D Capaldi 396 G Fewkes 397 K Philpott

1974 Kawasaki 500H1E 1973 Kawasaki 750 H2A 1975 Kawasaki 500 H1F 1974 Kawasaki 400 S3 1975 Kawasaki 750 H2C 1975 Kawasaki 750 H2 Denco Cobra 1972 Kawasaki 250 S1 1979 Kawasaki KH750 Special 1976 Kawasaki KH400 A3 1973 Kawasaki 250 S1A

KaWasaKi Z1 oWnErs’ ClUB

Main Hall 5 183 H Stubbs 184 M Sluman 185 I Padley 186 S Penny 187 D Ennis 188 K Ogden 189 P Foulsham 190 P Reilly 191 R Peters 192 S Sharp

1975 Kawasaki Z1B 1975 Kawasaki Z1B 1981 Kawasaki Z1000J 1972 Kawasaki Z1 1972 Kawasaki Z1 1978 Kawasaki Z1R 1979 Kawasaki Z1R-TC 1976 Kawasaki Z900 1979 Kawasaki Z1000H 1977 Kawasaki Z1000

KEttlE ClUB

Main Hall 2 831 J Gibson 832 C Wright 833 B Miller 834 P Seabridge 835 A Perkins 836 M Williams 837 T Harwood 838 S Long 839 S Lewis

1977 Suzuki GT 1972 Suzuki GT 1977 Suzuki GT 1976 Suzuki Special 1976 Suzuki GT 1975 Suzuki GT 1972 Suzuki GT 1976 Suzuki GT 1974 Suzuki GT

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LC CLUB

Main Hall 15a 720 L Catchpole 721 G King 722 J Fox 723 R Fulton 724 S Allen 725 D Adams 726 D Middleton 727 S Carter 728 C Thompson 729 B Shillcock 730 J Hay 731 T Webb 732 G Robinson

1981 Yamaha RD350LL 1981 Yamaha RD700LC 1980 Yamaha RD350LC 1981 Yamaha RD350LC 1981 Yamaha RD350LC 1982 Yamaha RD485LC 1981 Yamaha RD350LC 1981 Yamaha RD350LC 1984 Yamaha 31k Hybrid 1985 Yamaha RD500LC 1981 Yamaha RD485LC 1980 Yamaha RD350LC 1983 Yamaha RD125LC

MOTO GUZZI CLUB GB

Balcony 119 311 S Hemshall 312 R Padgett 313 K Wain 314 S Nock 315 P Everitt 316 K Nock

1948 Moto Guzzi Airone 1971 Moto Guzzi Eldorado 1978 Moto Guzzi Le Mans 2005 Moto Guzzi Breva 2009 Moto Guzzi Norge 2010 Moto Guzzi Stelvio

MOTO MORINI RIDERS’ CLUB

Balcony 109 663 S Brown 664 P Emmerson 665 P Coxill 666 A Farrow 667 J Westwood

1976 Moto Morini Sport 31/2 2006 Moto Morini 91/2 1974 Moto Morini Valentini 1960 Moto Morini 1983 Moto Morini 31/2 Sport

MZ RIDERS’ CLUB

Sandylands 19 741 M Pegley 742 P Lowe 743 Vic 744 J Miller 745 N Rogers 746 A Garbitt 747 D Bentham 748 J Mather 749 J Mather 750 F Rogers 751 K Wright 752 P Mason 753 D Mountford 754 J Mountford 755 P Speakman 756 P Speakman 757 J Feast

1973 MZ ES250/1 1975 MZ TS150 1977 MZ TS250/1 1989 MZ ETZ125 1974 MZ TS250 1992 MZ Scorpion 1994 MZ ETZ251 1974 MZ ES250/1 1974 MZ Sport 1992 MZ 500F Sidecar 2002 Kanuni ETZ301 2002 MZ Scorpion 1985 Simson Star 1985 Simson S70 1982 MZ ETS250 DKW RT200 MZ ES250

NATIONAL AUTOCYCLE & CYCLEMOTOR CLUB

Argyle 20 319 D Beare 320 M Hele 321 N Devonport 322 D Casper 323 J Redding 324 I McGregor 325 J Aston 326 R Hele 327 B Terry 328 B Jeffcoat 329 J Stanley 330 P Crowder

1973 Mobylette A92 1951 Narsissi Tandem 1962 Powerpak Cyclemotor 1954 Cyclemaster Cyclemotor 1951 Bown Autocycle 1954 Cyclosette VAP4 Cyclemotor 1972 Puch MS 50 D 1960 Gitain Moped 1952 Derny Tandem 1960 Norman Nippy 1951 New Hudson Autocycle 1952 Cyclemotor Twin Special

NATIONAL SPRINT ASSOCIATION

Sandylands 11 479 S Kirkpatrick 480 R Phillips 481 C Eyre 482 S Smith 483 K Phillips 484 M Betts 485 A Sanders 486 J Phillips 487 A Tinnion 488 L Bellamy

1972 Yamaha Dragbike 1966 Lambretta GP 1972 Yamaha RD 1967 Aermacchi Al-verde 1961 Honda CB72 1982 Honda RSW 1975 Yamaha RD 1994 Yamaha TZ 1978 Yamaha TZ 1980 Sprinter TZ

NABD

Sandylands 12 92 A Mills 93 NABD 94 NABD 95 C Arblaster

1995 Honda Goldwing 2000 Suzuki GS 2001 Suzuki GS 1998 Kawasaki ZX6R

NORTH WILTS MOTORCYCLE CLUB

Prestwood 6 71 P Mutlow 72 D Sole 73 D Phizacklea 74 J Phizacklea 75 R Jennings 76 R Jennings 77 C Martin 78 D Phizacklea 79 R Pulin 80 A Edwards

1955 BSA Shooting Star 1933 BSA R33/4 1963 BMW R60 1935 Sunbeam 9C Trials 1959 Norton Dominator 1948 Corgi Folding 1968 BSA Bleader 1968 Matchless CSR 1937 Triumph Tiger 80 1963 BSA A50

NORTON OWNERS’ CLUB

Argyle 21 205 S Johnson 206 D Kington 207 B Johnson 208 G Grainger 209 I Ryder 210 N Meakin 211 A Clark 212 B Owen

1971 Norton Commando 1972 Norton Commando 1970 Norton Commando Fastback 1972 Norton Commando 1972 Norton Commando 1972 Norton Commando Roadster 172 Norton Commando 1972 Norton Commando

OWD CODGERS AND FRIENDS

Dirt Bike Hall 8 542 G Kidd 543 B White 544 B White 545 B White 546 D Sims 547 C Baker 548 D Cooper

1965 BSA C15 1978 Bultaco/sidecar 1979 Bultaco/sidecar 1978 Bultaco 1074 Montesa Cota 1979 Bultaco 1984 Armstrong/sidecar

www.classicbikeshows.com 549 R Smart 550 R Smart 551 J Wickstead 552 M Hitchin 553 D Robertson 554 M Robertson 555 W Vokes 556 P Boote 557 M Foster

1957 Ariel 1964 BSA Metisse 1963 BSA B40 1962 Velocette 1958 BSA Bantam 1967 BSA Bushman 1954 Francis Barnett 2013 Wasp Motox Sidecar 1972 SBS with Norton Atlas

POTTERS MCSC

Balcony 127 301 T Berry 302 J Austin 303 G Burnett 304 C Roycroft 305 R Hubbert 306 C Roycroft 307 J Hargreaves 308 C Bennett

1978 Suzuki GT250X7 1985 Honda TLR250 1970 Triumph TR6C 1964 Honda C200 1984 Antig Yamaha Sand Racer 1973 Honda Z50A 1946 Triumph 3T 1978 Honda 400/4

ROLLS ROYCE VINTAGE AND CLASSIC MCC

Sandylands 13 174 T Trueman 175 K Wallelin 176 C Trueman 177 T Steeples 178 T Taylor 179 R Philips 180 J Philips

1928 Coventry Eagle D4 1923 Cotton Blackburne 1930 Cotton Blackburne 1946 Triumph Speed Twin 1927 Scott Super Quirrell 1912 FN 21/2hp 1951 James Comet

STREET SPECIALS MCC

Balcony 128 98 E Dorrian 99 J Tatham 100 J School 101 Mark 102 R Collins 103 Martin 104 C Jones 105 Giles 106 D Smith 107 W Smith 108 Pete 109 Richard 110 Pat

1977 Kawasaki Harris MAG 1 2001 Yamaha Spondon R1 2001 Suzuki Harris MAG 5 1980 Suzuki Kat/Bandit 1985 Suzuki Martak 1979 Honda Rickman 1981 Suzuki Sponton Turbo Suzuki Harris Kawasaki Trike 1980 Suzuki Beamish 1994 Yamaha Harris F1 1988 Kawasaki Harris MAG1 1977 Triumph Rickman

SUNBEAM OWNERS’ CLUB

Sandylands 6 811 R Darling 1951 Sunbeam S7 DeLuxe 812 C Temple-Smith 1952 Sunbeam Special 813 C Martin 1951 Sunbeam S7 DeLuxe 814 J Davies 1951 Sunbeam Ten-Beam 815 P Rantin 1951 Sunbeam XB9 Special

SUZUKI OWNERS’ CLUB

Main Hall 2C 801 T Hoyle 802 K Sole 803 T Taylor 804 T Scragg 805 L Bensley 806 G Thompson 807 P Dibble 808 A White

1996 Suzuki RGV250 1996 Suzuki RV125 Suzuki Madura Suzuki GSXR750 1993 Yamaha XV535 2006 FSR Chopper 110D 1998 Suzuki Bandit 1200

SUZUKI X7 GT OWNERS’ WEBSITE

Balcony 122 491 D Browning 492 W Allen 493 T Fitzgerald 494 A Fitzgerald 495 T Wall 496 P Thorburn 497 A Noble 498 K Slater 499 P Simpson 500 B Browning

1980 Suzuki X7 1980 Suzuki X7 1979 Suzuki X7 1980 Suzuki X7 1979 Suzuki X7 1079 Suzuki X7 1978 Suzuki X7 1979 Suzuki X7 1977 Yamaha FS1E DX 1968 Yamaha U5

THUMPER CLUB UK

Balcony 107 Selection of motorcycles used by club members to be confirmed.

TRIDENT & ROCKET 3 OWNERS’ CLUB

Sandylands 18 760 J Martin 761 D Rodgers 762 P Sherrard 763 R Hunt 764 S Milner 765 J Hodges 766 D Ellis

1971 Triumph T150 1974 Triumph T150 1971 Triumph T150 1972 Triumph X75 1975 Triumph T160 Triumph T150 1972 Triumph T150

TRIUMPH OWNERS’ MOTORCYCLE CLUB

Balcony 130 282 M Griffith 283 O Lewis 284 T McKie 285 K Talbot 286 S Morrell 287 D Mead 288 A Talbot 289 M Davies

1961 Triumph Twenty One 1959 Triumph Tiger Cub 1975 Triumph Legend 1972 Triumph Tiger 650 2013 Triumph Tiger 2006 Triumph Rocket 3 2000 Triumph Sprint RS 1992 Triumph Daytona

UNWANTED MCC

Prestwood 5 769 C Lewis 770 P Teirney 771 M Hill 772 T Laud 773 R Cox 774 N Livett 775 M Keeling 776 T Sills

2007 Suzuki GSX1400 Vintage BSA/Harley Bobber 2003 Kawasaki 1500 1985 Granada V6 Trike 1994 Honda Pan European Trike 1996 Yamaha Virago Trike 2005 Suzuki Bandit 1998 Honda V1800

UK HONDA TURBO ASSOCIATION

Balcony 120 83 P Cripps 84 P Cripps 85 T Boutle 86 T Boutle

1982 Honda CX500 Turbo 1982 Honda CX500 Turbo 1983 Honda CX650 Turbo 1984 Kawasaki GPZ 750 Turbo

87 G Mihr 88 I Conn 89 M Denehay

1983 Honda CX650 Turbo 1982 Honda CX500 Turbo 1983 Honda CX650 Turbo

VINTAGE MOTOR SCOOTER CLUB

Argyle 16 515 K Hall 516 P Mowbray 517 B Clough 518 A Nix 519 P Whittle 520 M Oliver 521 I Harrop 522 B Crook 523 A Woods 524 J Truluck 525 A Schofield

1964 Velocette Viceroy 1962 Vespa Sportique 1955 Lambretta D 1958 Zundapp Bezla 1955 Lambretta D 1962 Maico Letta 1959 Sun Wasp 1956 Zundapp Bezla 1962 Zundapp Belzla 1959 BSA Sunbeam 19?? Lambretta SX 150

VJMC

Main Hall 10 635 H Cockerton 636 C Owens 637 P Spicer 638 A Bolas 639 H Stubbs 640 P Turk 641 M Hughes 642 L Doxey 643 D Lengan 644 M Nettleship 645 S Marsay 646 J Sherriden 647 Andy Bolas 648 D Jupp 649 D Jupp 650 R Gale

1965 Suzuki M15D 1973 Kawasaki Z1 1983 Yamaha RD350 YPVS 1995 Suzuki RGV 250R 1973 Honda CB750 Four 1973 Honda S110 1981 Honda CX500 1968 Bridgestone GTR 350 1969 Suzuki AS50 1967 Suzuki T20 1993 Kawasaki ZZR 1100 1964 Honda C200 1991 Yamaha RD350F2 1968 Yamaha YL1 1969 Yamaha YDS6 1968 Yamaha YR3

VJMC SOUTH STAFFS BRANCH

Balcony 126 601 S Griffiths 602 R Wootton 603 Rich 604 Mick 605 A Titterton 606 Christopher 607 Tony 608 Scotch 609 M Gill 610 Zee 611 S Rogers 612 Paul 613 D Kingston

Yamaha TZF 1000 1970 Honda CB175K4 Yamaha V Max Kawasaki Eliminator Yamaha XT500 Suzuki TS50 Suzuki GT750 Suzuki Dunstall Susuki GT380 Suzuki T500 Yamaha SR500 Yamaha YZF750 Kawasaki GPZ900

VMCC LTD

Main Hall 4A 787 VMCC Ltd 1961 Norton Dominator 788 R Lancaster 1923 PV Model K 789 D Coxon 1970 BSA Bantam 790 D Coxon 1954 Triumph Tiger 100 791 J Adram 1955 Norton Model 7 792 J Cooper 1983 Velocette KSS

WOLVERHAMPTON & DISTRICT CLASSIC MC

Sandylands 2 Selection of motorcycles used by club members to be confirmed.

WYCHE CLASSIC MOTORCYCLE CLUB

Argyle 22 357 T Mitchell 358 S Jones 359 B Nicol 360 R Bowyer 361 R Bowyer 362 S Fairbrother 363 D Fairbrother 364 S Feeney

1960 Ariel Arrow Racer 1969 Honda CB 750 KO 1960 Triumph Tiger Cub T20s 1954 Triumph Tiger 100 1959 Triumph Tiger 110 1999 Ducati 996 1965 Royal Enfield Continental GT 1979 Harley Davidson XLCR

YAMAHA CLASSIC CLUB

Main Hall 13 215 E Nicoll 216 P Spicer 217 C Pyle 218 V Jefferies 219 D Ellis 220 D Ellis 221 A Bolas 222 M Baker 223 R Pemberton 224 P Ambridge 225 T Throwgood 226 M Cowdrey 227 J Cowdrey 228 G Staples 229 S Gash 230 R Mortlock

1967 Yamaha H3C 1981 Yamaha RD400F 1976 Yamaha RS100 1985 Yamaha RD500 1976 Yamaha RD125 1976 Yamaha RD200 1985 Yamaha RD500 1982 Yamaha XJ650 Turbo 1972 Yamaha TX500 1967 Yamaha YCS1 1978 Yamaha RD250 1959 Yamaha YDS1 1968 Kawasaki A7 1967 Kawasaki A1 1990 Kawasaki ZXR750 H2 1980 Kawasaki Z1000 MK2

YAMAHA FS1-E OWNERS’ CLUB

Balcony 118 Selection of motorcycles used by club members to be confirmed.

YAMAHA XJR OWNERS’ CLUB

Sandylands 15 581 D Beddis 582 R Exton 583 M Lymm 584 Julian 585 L Skelton 586 M Jebbs

2001 Yamaha XJR1300 2003 Yamaha XJR1300 2003 Yamaha XJR1300 2001 Yamaha XJR1300 1994 Yamaha XJR1200 2007 Yamaha XJR

YAMAHA XS1100 OWNERS’ CLUB

Balcony 111 346 B Haddow 347 T Biles 348 P Sadington 349 A Lawton 350 D Tale 351 W Oniel 352 G McLean 353 J Mitchel 354 R Parfitt

1979 Yamaha XS1100 1980 Yamaha XS1100 1978 Yamaha XS1100 1978 Yamaha XS1100 1982 Yamaha XS1100 1980 Yamaha XS1100 1979 Yamaha XS1100 1980 Yamaha XS1100 1982 Yamaha XS1100

Classic Motorcycle Mechanics Show SHOW GUIDE 39

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new look

Classic Motorcycle Mechanics revamp

A word from Bertie Simmonds, Classic Motorcycle Mechanics editor:

We’ve been busy bees here at CMM, conducting surveys and focus groups in a bid to find out what you want to see in CMM. The October issue will aim to show we’ve listened. Don’t worry though, we’re not making huge wholesale changes but we are going to spruce the ol’ girl up a little and bring back things you say you’ve missed, including the Q&A section.

All this as well as giving you more of a chance to appear in the pages of your own magazine.

We will be adding a dash more test rides into the mix, along with an additional pinch of nostalgia and making slight changes to our columnists, while

All that’s best in modern classic motorcycling. adding to the mechanics side of things too. We will also be making some additions which reflect the real world out there.

Yes, you say you love to see the mint show-ponies that are often trailered to events and shows but you also want to see the odd rattle-can restoration or even a few well-used classics.

Our own real-world voice of reason, Scott Redmond, will start his project bike next month too, which is on a real budget. If he can manage it, so can you.

We’re really excited about the changes and can’t wait to share them with you on September 18. We look forward to hearing what you think of them… ■ your new-look CMM on SAle now.

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42 used bike guide Suzuki DL1000 V-Strom

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With the adventure motorcycling market historically dominated by German giant BMW, Suzuki’s DL1000 V-Strom offers affordable and fun adventures Words: Ben Wilkins V-Strom. That’s a strange name for a bike you might think. But when you know Strom is a German word for power and Suzuki Germany came up with the concept for the bike initially then it makes more sense.

The idea was to take a modified version of the infamous TL1000 vee-twin engine, wrap it in an aluminium twin-spar chassis and prop it up at each end with soft, long travel suspension – and the V-Strom was born. Launched into a market segment historically dominated by the legendary BMW GS and Honda’s Varadero, the V-Strom looked to ride on the rising wave of enthusiasm for adventure style machines and makes a capable do-it-all multipurpose machine.

From commuting to and from work, through Sunday blats to two-up touring on the continent the ‘Strom can do it all.

Engine: Allegedly based on the infamous TL1000 engine but in reality it’s the same as the SV1000 lump (the crankcases, heads, clutch, cam drive are different enough they’re not interchangeable – the only parts which can be swapped between the TL and DL are the crank, gearbox and barrels). Urban legend out of the way, the 90º vee-twin lump puts out plenty of torque and more than enough power to carry two plus all their luggage. The big bore, short stroke motor combined Suzuki’s Dual Throttle Valve System gives a smooth unruffled delivery with more than enough oomph. Keep the revs between four and eight thousand rpm and the VStrom goes very well indeed. For a relatively heavy, large capacity machine the V-Strom is reasonable on fuel returning around 38mpg or so which will give a tank range of just over 180 miles.

Handling: As you might expect from a machine weighing in at 208kg dry, the V-Strom doesn’t exactly have sportbike style handling. However, the aluminium trellis-braced twin spar frame, substantial alloy swingarm and wide bars do allow the bike to be hustled far more quickly than you might imagine based on the bike’s girth. It’s possible to feel the weight of the high-mounted

silencers when changing direction quickly on twisty lanes but for an adventure bike is surprisingly sporty handling. The relatively narrow section tyres (for what is in truth a road-only machine) also contribute to the bike’s nimble handling.

The Kayaba rear shock and Showa front forks are on the soft side of soft and the forks could do with stiffer springs – a popular modification with owners for whom fork dive is a common complaint.

Ride: The soft suspension does have its advantages in that the V-Strom has a magic carpet like ride quality which soaks up most road surfaces. For an adventure trailie the seat isn’t too high, although it is relatively broad. Pillion and rider pegs are rubber topped to reduce vibration for distance comfort and both are low set to give plenty of leg room.

The factory fitted handguards do a good job of keeping the wind, rain and cold off the hands. Top gear is tall and good for motorway miles but drop below 60mph in sixth and the bike will struggle to pull – best to drop it down a gear (or two if needing to overtake swiftly).

Equipment: The remote spring preload adjuster makes adjusting the rear suspension for pillions and luggage child’s play. The headlights work brilliantly and make riding at night a pleasure.

Owners gripe about the Suzuki branded luggage and recommend using better quality aftermarket panniers and topboxes.

Finish: Considering the DL wasn’t an expensive bike when launched the build quality is ‘okay’.

Owners report cleaning needs to be kept on top of, but riding one through winter will require judicious cleaning and plenty of FS365 or WD40 in an attempt to keep corrosion at bay. The worst culprits are the fork legs and brakes as well as nuts, bolts and fasteners.

Model history: 2002 DL1000 V-Strom launched.

2003 Fork preload adjusters and more powerful alternator.

2004 New instrument cluster and faster/more

powerful ECU, redesigned mirrors and belly pan along with adjustable windscreen.

2005 Black frame and minor mods.

2007 Clear indicator lenses and minor mods.

What to check: The fuel injection and throttle response should be smooth and crisp, if it isn’t then it can be rectified by a throttle body tune up at your local Suzuki dealer. Beware any bikes which jump out of third gear – the gearboxes destroy themselves when two gears select at the same time. Older low mileage bikes aren’t necessarily the best option either; some workshops are seeing spun rod bearings where old oil is left in over winter and the acids in the oil destroy the bearings. A 10-year-old bike which has only had two oil changes could be a potential problem. Better to go for a bike with a higher mileage and more oil changes. Dropped valves through broken exhaust valve buckets is another issue due to age. Have them checked specifically when the bike is serviced for valve clearances.

Three overall pros: Competent all-round package, powerful engine, comfortable tourer.

Three overall cons: Poor tank range, basic suspension, susceptible to corrosion.

Value for money: Go for a machine with quality aftermarket luggage such as Givi, rather than the Suzuki luggage, if hard core touring is your goal.

Servicing/maintenance: Services are every 3500 miles or every 12 months, whichever is soonest.

The service schedule requires the oil to be changed at each service and filter changed every 11,000 miles with valve clearance inspection every 14,500 miles.

Insurance: Carole Nash quotes the following on a 2007 Suzuki DL1000 V-Strom: 25-year-old in Derby (Riding for three years, three years no claims)

TPF&T: Comp:

£405.90 (£500 excess) £710.62 (£500 excess)

42-year-old in London (three points for speeding, riding 15 years, nine years no claims) TPF&T: £250.42 (£225 excess) Comp: £394.23 (£225 excess) Used Prices

These are a selection of used prices we’ve seen advertised in the classifieds.

Year 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008

Dealer £2895 £3250 £3450 £3799 £4195 £4395 £4795

Private £2200 £2500 £2950 £3100 £3299 £3650 £3999

TECH SPEC

Engine: 996cc, 8v, l/c, four-stroke, six speed,V-twin Max power (claimed): 98bhp @ 7600rpm Max torque (claimed): 74.5lb-ft @ 6400rpm Bore x Stroke: 98 x 66mm Rake/Trail: 26.5º/110mm Chassis: Cast aluminium twin spar Suspension: Front 43mm telescopic fork, 160mm wheel travel. Rear preload and rebound adjustable monoshock, 162mm wheel travel.

Brakes: Front twin 310mm discs, two-piston calipers. Rear single 260mm disc, one-piston caliper Wheels/tyres: Front 110/80/ZR x 19. Rear 150/70ZR x 17 Wheelbase: 1550mm Weight (claimed): 208kg Seat height: 830mm Fuel capacity: 22 litres Colours: Blue, yellow, silver

Useful contact

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44 INTERNATIONAL DIRT BIkE ShOw 2013

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School of Rock(s) With the International Dirt Bike Show just around the corner, Bruce Wilson and Carli Smith went back to school to get a taste for riding dirt bikes

BMW OFF ROAD SKILLS I’m looking down a very steep slope.

I’m half a day into my BMW Off Road My heart’s in my mouth and I know it’s going to hurt if I get this even a little bit wrong. I’m scanning for the least bumpy of descents, preferably one farthest from the trail’s lining of trees.

Now I’m just dawdling. The pressure’s building. And I can tell my fellow trainees are close to pushing me and my R1200GS over the edge if I don’t get a wriggle on. First gear engaged, clutch creeping out, I make my way gingerly to the lip of the 100m downhill.

We’ve been told to use no brakes. All I can visualise is the loose shale and sheer drop at the bottom of the descent. I stand on the pegs and move my weight rearwards. Over we go. The initial acceleration feels overwhelming. I’m desperately fighting the urge to scrub off speed.

The motor whines slightly louder than I do, increasing the engine braking with every rotation of the wheels. Actually, this isn’t all that bad.

I’d go as far as to say I’m in control. This is great. I get to the bottom, make my turn, pull over and breathe. There’s no chance I’d have tackled that yesterday. I guess this training stuff must be working.

Skills (ORS) course. Of course, things didn’t start off this extreme. It kicked off a few hours earlier at ORS HQ, in the village of Ystalyfera, north of Cardiff, where I got acquainted with my steed for the following 48 hours. The school offers a whole range of BMWs, from G650GSs to R1200GSs (just like Charley and Ewan rode). Could a mere mortal like myself get to grips with it too?

The sheer size of the school’s training ground, an old open pit colliery turned tranquil woodland and wind farm, meant there was all the space in the world to hone a rider’s skills – which began in earnest after splitting into two different groups, based on rider ability and confidence. We were all on the level one course, but by grouping accordingly, it meant we’d each achieve the most from the course.

Paired up, my lot headed onto a huge area of flat, where we were introduced to our instructors, Kevin and Gwyn, who have a calming and clear way of explaining technique and the individual challenges. Firstly Gwyn showed us how easily a fallen 238kg GS can be recovered by locking the bars to point the front wheel skyward and lifting it up

Words: Bruce Wilson Photography: Anna Lenton with bent knees; amazingly my bike sprang up like a jack-in-the box.

Feeling happier than ever about my sparrow arms, we were then made to walk around our free-standing bikes, to get a feel of their mass and natural balance. This is a bizarre exercise, but one which you immediately get wowed by, as you feel how lightly and manageably you can support a big machine.

The morning was flying by, but before we could advance onto the trails which surrounded us, we ran through a few more slow handling challenges. A simple slalom started us off, designed to make us think about weighting our bikes. Turning left, the trick was to push the bike down, into the turn and stand our bodies to the opposite side. For some reason, it worked a treat and it was with this new knowledge that we broached a few turning squares. To keep the bike within four markers, the bikes were needing to turn on full lock with lean. You can picture the scene of carnage as people applied themselves willingly and the bikes got away.

In the afternoon we took to the woodland’s trails. The pace was slightly faster than it had been in the morning and the purpose was simply to get us

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used to the bikes on a variety of loose surfaces. We took on turns and climbed the odd little hill, but nothing proved half as intimidating as the scene I described at the start of this story. The downhill challenge, complete with no brakes, had most of us quaking, despite several demos from both Kevin and Gwyn. Things were slowly starting to come together.

The final challenge of the day required us to beast it up a hill, stall purposely

and hold the bike on its engine braking.

Stepping off the bike to its left, we then slowly engaged the clutch lever, with the bike on full left lock. On a loose surfaced, steep hill, this proved pretty nerve racking and things only got more hair raising on the second part of the exercise, which kicked in once the bike was stood side-on to the slope.

Holding the front brake on, we were told to turn the bars from lock-to-lock.

This slowly but surely walked the nose

HEAD TO THE INTERNATIONAL DIRT BIKE SHOW

If dirt bikes already float your boat, or you fancy having a go yourself or just want to learn some more about them, then head down to the International Dirt Bike Show at Stoneleigh Park, Warks on October 31 to November 3.

The show features the latest machines from KTM, Yamaha, Honda, Kawasaki, TM and Suzuki. On the trials and enduro front, GasGas, Beta, Oset and Mecatecno will be showing their latest kit in the Trials Zone.

There’ll also be the latest kit and accessories with the likes of Fox Head Europe, CI Sport, Apico International and Madison.

Visit www.dirtbikeshow.co.uk for more details

46 rider training Module One Test

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Testing times

In this first of two instalments, MCM

photographer Joe Dick relays the trials and tribulations of taking the full motorcycle test from scratch... including the dreaded swerve test.

I’ve dabbled with motocross bikes and a bit of pit biking at a few kart tracks in the past, which resulted in nothing more than bruises... oh, and one broken leg. So, what the heck did I want to do my DAS for, especially with all the hype of the Module 1 high speed manoeuvres? Just the thought of being on the open road was enough to tempt me; I’ve worked with bikes since I left school, day-by-day seeing how much fun my colleagues get from them without being able to experience it for myself. The challenge was on...

Day1: I arrived at the BMW training centre in the rolling hills of South Wales on an overcast Tuesday to be greeted by my instructor Jeff. Cuppa in hand I was introduced to fellow learner Tim. At 27, he’s had his CBT for a few years but wanted to move on to bigger bikes.

We’d been put on the same schedule to hopefully get through our full bike test in a week.

In our classroom Jeff dragged out some riding clothing, half a helmet and a big white board. We went through the basics of riding gear and its benefits – all

seemed pretty straightforward, but our main focus was on the dissected helmet.

We went through numerous scenarios, discussing construction, shapes, sizes, and how easily it can be damaged without knowing. Finally it was time to be introduced to the first bike we’d be riding – a Honda City 125. Around 20 minutes passed with Jeff going through the different parts of the bike: brake levers, clutch, throttle, lights, how to get it on and off the centrestand and how to walk with a bike (the first thing you do in the Mod 1 test is manoeuvre the bike from one parking bay to another).

We walked the bikes over to the playground where we were shown the ropes of riding, then were made to ride a big left-hand circuit, going through the gears, stopping, blind spot checks and moving off again, followed by a right-handed circuit. This gave Jeff enough time to see just how much work he’d have to do to get us up to scratch with clutch control and braking. Luckily, I had these skills pretty well nailed... so it was on to the CBT/Mod 1 practice.

Jeff incorporates many of the skills needed to get through the Mod 1 test

into the CBT training rather than just trying to get us through the CBT and then moving on to Mod 1 and Mod 2. A few figures of eight and slaloms allowed Jeff to see our progress.

Another cuppa and it was time to move on to the big bike – a BMW G650F. After being shown the controls, I found myself back on the playground weaving in and out of cones on a big thudding 650 single, practising braking as well as the controlled stop and emergency stop. Finding the slalom and figure-of-eight comparatively easy boosted my confidence.

Jeff had been nailing it into us that the ‘life saver’ look over the shoulder and mirror checks are what will keep us safe on the road (and to help keep the test examiner relaxed and confident you are capable of riding a bike safely from the second a leg is thrown over the bike). He took us out for a ride on the open road and it became apparent quite quickly why this manoeuvre’s important. Three roundabouts in and someone tried to carve us up on the inside. If it wasn’t for the ‘life saver’ look over my shoulder I’d have had a sore end to day one.

Getting used to the weight of the bike Day 2: We headed straight out to the playground to review day one and see if it had stuck in our brains. Once we’d had a warm up, we were introduced to the dreaded swerve manoeuvre. I’d had sleepless nights after reading horror stories of written-off bikes, broken legs etc. We’d already discussed the speeds involved and the basic principles of the manoeuvre, but now it was time to put it into practice.

The cones were laid out and we ran through it a couple of times. The Tarmac was wet and it was raining, but straight away it seemed a doddle. The best tip we were given was to go through the speed trap at an angle. By doing this it reduced how much we would have to turn the bike to go around the next cone.

After a few attempts, the speed trap was set up and it was time for our first run – 52kph – nailed it! My first attempt would have been a pass, were it the real thing. We repeated this for around 2030 minutes. Most times I was 1-2kph over the mandatory 50kph, with a couple falling under, but that wasn’t a big deal with us having four more days of instruction and practise.

Luckily there’s a translation...

A quick break and it was back on the road, attacking roundabouts and dual carriageways. I was amazed at how easy it seemed – good preparation perhaps. After lunch it was an afternoon of more road riding, blind checks and turns in the road before returning to base and the playground to go over the Mod 1 again.

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New beginning

Day 3: A new instructor... surely no

problem – or was it? Quite quickly it became apparent there was a lot more to learn. Our new instructor, Ian, had a look at what Tim and I had learnt so far and put us through a mock Mod 1 before heading out on to the road again. The day was already becoming intense, with the persistent Welsh rain not making things fun.

We did a few miles before pulling on to a side street to go over the basics of hill starts and angled starts. Luckily, clutch control was pretty much nailed, so it was signal, blind check and away, done again and again. With rain now coming down hard and a steamy visor it was time for lunch.

Ian went over the Mod 2 test, telling us where people made mistakes that determined a pass or fail. It all seemed to be about this ‘life saver’ check and indicators more than anything else.

Usual road rules apply, so as car drivers reading the road and understanding traffic signs are already skills both Tim and myself had, but putting everything into practice on two wheels is challenging (especially when the fat waterproof gloves I had on made pushing the indicators a task in itself)... but none of this could stop us from continuing.

Back out in the cold, Ian got us to do a few mock test routes and the radio chatter in the helmets went quiet. Now the brain was working and concentration levels through the roof.

I recalled everything I’d learnt over the three days – blind checks, mirror checks, signals, speed, gears, clutch control. The test finished. Tim’s turn.

I followed at the back and quite quickly picked up on areas where we could both have improved. Timing and planning is key in smooth and safe riding and it seemed we were both

rushing into junctions and hazards, as well as not being as observant as we thought. Ian pulled over to discuss the importance of planning. It’s all about reading the road, the potential for anything to appear in the road, scanning every car, every wing mirror for eye contact, every part of the pavement for people ready to step out.

Simply put, we’re taught everything we see is a motorcyclist’s worst enemy and to trust no one in any other vehicle. The ride back to base proved this theory to work with both Tim and myself flowing through junctions and roundabouts.

Moving on

Day 4: Another new instructor, this time Derek, a ROSPA Gold rider with more than 30 years’ riding experience.

He took us to the playground and put us through a Mod 1 mock test, instantly picking up on our inconsistency through the speed traps. He reminded us not to look at the clocks at any point and sent us in a straight line to hear what rpm the engine was doing at the required speed. Having a bit of musical experience, it’s pretty easy to hone in on that ‘perfect drone’. Time after time I fluctuate 1-2kph over the desired 50.

A simple tip that instantly improves things.

Out on the road I found myself rushing into junctions and hazards, fumbling gears and revs and dabbing my foot when coming to a stop (a common fault that shows inexperience and lack of control). Derek pulled us over and reminded us you can’t fail for taking it steady.

A few more hours passed with the hawk-like eyes of Derek staring down the back of my neck and I felt huge improvements in my riding.

Gearchanges became smooth, hazards more fun than scary and I even started to love the bike. Derek promised a

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Day 5: Rain... black clouds – another day of Welsh weather. Straight out to the playground for a warm-up and a run through of the Mod 1 before going out on the open road. Derek took us to some junctions and roundabouts where people commonly fail. Such things as merging lanes catch people out every day and can result in some nasty incidents. We ran through the do’s and don’ts of what happens if we take a wrong turning or find ourselves in the wrong lane, before heading out on to some country roads.

Rough surfaces, blind bends, mud on the road; just some of the things that can easily catch a biker out and both Tim and I found ourselves experiencing these within 400m of being off the main roads.

Derek reiterated the risks of blind corners and we were reminded it’s all about self preservation. We continued on the country roads, lapping-up the scenery and practising the Mod 2 requirements before returning to base to run through the Mod 1 test.

Nervous but progressing out on the road

Pre-test nerves

Day 6: In just 24 hours I’d be getting kitted up to take the test. This would be a day of mock tests, and Derek took us to the Swansea test centre to have a look at where to go, what to look out for and to watch how the others were doing it. We were there for half-anhour – enough time to see a couple of people pass their Mod 1 tests. It looked almost too easy.

For months I’d been worrying about this dreaded swerve manoeuvre. Yes we’d been through it and passed with flying colours in the playground at the BMW training centre, but at the test centre, it was a completely flat, perfectly laid Tarmac surface, with a perimeter fence to potentially plough through...

Speed trap: Is Joe fast enough?

The instructor keeps a close eye

NEXT MONTH

Low speed confidence is key

We follow Joe to the test centre and see how he fared with the test... and whether he can continue on to Module 2 and the freedom of the open road.

48 road test Rieju Marathon125 Pro Supermoto

Rawand ready...

Rieju’s Marathon 125 Pro Supermoto has the looks, MCM takes a spin to see whether it lives up to them.

Words: Carli Ann Smith Photography: Joe Dick

RIEJU has a reputation for turning out well spec’d trail and supermoto style machines and, while Marathon 125 Pro Supermoto might be something of a mouthful, this Yamaha-engined machine shows the Spanish manufacturer has hit the mark again.

Boasting a huge alloy swingarm, inverted forks, wavy-style brakes and gold-series brake calipers the spec sheet certainly has the right credentials to tempt any new rider to the marque.

With a 14.8bhp (15PS) YamahaMinarelli single cylinder, watercooled, four-stroke engine the 125 SM (we’ll shorten it from here on in) should be able to take everything thrown at it. Coaxed properly through the six-speed gearbox, the bike gets up to speed quickly and this combines with a great exhaust note to deliver something of a thrilling ride. That said, this is still only a 125cc machine and to get the best from the engine you’ll need to keep your road speed up and overtakes are best attempted with a decent run-up.

It’s a raw, rough and ready kind of ride, and not the most comfortable, but no supermoto machine is built for comfort. The most important thing with this style of bike is whether or not you’re smiling when you get to your destination. It’s certainly not a bike you buy for the practicality: you buy one for the fun.

The riding position is what you might expect from a bike of this style and size, just remember to keep your legs tucked in and your feet off the floor when riding on the road. Like me, you might be tempted to stick your leg out going into corners – supermoto style.

The alloy swingarm is combined with Progressive Racing System suspension at the rear and upside-down forks at the front, which make for good

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Rieju Marathon 125 Pro Supermoto

125s have never been so cool handling into and through bends.

However, I didn’t find that the suspension absorbed the bumps so much as made me aware of them through the seat and handlebars. The rear shock absorber is adjustable though so some fiddling with the settings might solve that.

The brake discs are top quality wavystyle items made by Galfer and are teamed up with gold series dual piston calipers to provide great stopping power, which give plenty of confidence on this flyweight 121kg machine. I found the rear brake to be particularly good.

The digital dash gives you the essential items such as speed and trip meter but doesn’t include the nice-tohaves such as MPG, time or fuel level.

Annoyingly, the speedo tends to jump around, even when the throttle is held steady; the digital dash showed 28 then 34 then back to 28.

Be wary of the stand, it’s on a very strong spring and puts itself up automatically, unless the bike is leaning on it, and it’s more than happy to leave a nice bruise on the shin to remember your ride out. Best to get off first and then put it down. Trust me.

Price: £3399 (based on av. £100 OTR price) Engine: Yamaha, 124cc, liquid-cooled, 4-stroke, 6-speed, electric start Max power (claimed): 14.8bhp @ 8750rpm Max torque (claimed): n/a Bore x stroke: 52 x 58.6mm Rake & trail: n/a Chassis: Steel double cradle with aluminium swingarm Suspension: Front 40mm Marzocchi inverted telescopic. Rear PRS single shock, adjustable for preload Brakes: Front twin piston caliper, 300mm Galfer disc. Rear: twin piston caliper, 300mm Galfer dics Wheels/Tyres: Front 100/80 x 17in on cast aluminium rim. Rear 130/70 x 17in on cast aluminium rim Wheelbase: 1380mm Weight (claimed): 121kg (dry) Seat height: 840-870mm Fuel capacity: 6.3 litres Colours: Black, white www.riejumoto.com

The 125 SM is a great choice for first time riders, as there’s just about enough power and acceleration to make you feel like a superhero and the large stance of the bike will help make you look cool on a 125 – even if you’re six-feet tall. That’s not even to mention the limited edition racing colours featured on this test machine, which make an already cool bike even cooler.

In short it’s noisy, cool and will give some serious street-cred points.

Depending on your budget, the £3399 asking price may be quite steep, but you do have the confidence of knowing the steel double cradle chassis contains a Yamaha engine, it comes with a two-year parts and labour warranty and there’s the option of a 0% finance deal too.

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DUCATI 749 BIPOSTO 6,170 dry miles, full s/h, taxed, tested, belts done, carbon hugger, Datatool alarm, paddock stand, exc cond, £3600.

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BSA D3 BANTAM 1957, much money spent, new wheels, sprockets, etc., tidy little tiddler, tax/MoT exempt, ride or show it £1495 ono.

Tel. 01270 781235. Cheshire.

BSA TWIN A50 500cc, 1965, a few small jobs required to make a nice machine, ie. new wheel rim, not registered £1800. Tel. 01380 870419.

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BSA ZB32 GOLDSTAR 1959, fitted with big fin top end, new special bottom end, up and running, taxed, fitted with std gearbox and concentric carb for easy start and riding, £8500 ovno. Tel. 01724 864220. Lincs.

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BMW R1150GS 2005 Adventure, one previous owner, full s/h, MoT til Mar 14, taxed, serviced by Oxford BMW and for past 4 yrs, too many extras to list. £4500. Tel. 07811 729116 for much more info. London.

BSA A50 500cc, 1968, excellent SRM engine, restored a few years ago, runs and rides perfect, Boyer ignition, good starter, lots of history £3600. Tel. 07876 491712; 01629 583267. Derbys.

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DUCATI DARMAH SD 1979, black/gold, taxed/MoT, unleaded heads, stainless exhaust, lots new parts fitted, reducing collection, race spec engine, £5800. Tel. 01923 243550. Herts.

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HARLEY 1200 Sportster, Cobalt blue, 8,100 miles, full Harley s/h, sissy bar and backrest, £4500 ono.

Tel. Vic 01704 832543. Merseyside.

HARLEY 883 SPORTSTER excellent condtion, 2637 miles, MoT 6.8.2014, Sorn, plus new footrest extensions, large workshop manual, first reg. 28.10.2008 £4300. Tel. 01625 429007. Cheshire.

HARLEY DAVIDSON Sportster 883R, with 1200 conversion, 2001, vgc, extras include screen, custom seat, rev counter, sissy bar and rack, Datatagged, 9 months’ MoT, tax Apr 14, £3395 ono. Tel. Pete 07944 780031. Norfolk.

HARRIS 1200 LAVERDA 180 Triple Todd Special, documented history from 1980, stunning, immaculate, Laverda Orange, Phil Todd engine built approx 4000 miles ago, MoT/tax, too much to list, very rare.

No time wasters please. £16000.Tel. 07557 808887. Oxon.

HARLEY BOBBER 1995, tax & MoT, grey & black, lovely looker, Tel. 07729 177665. Glam.

HARLEY DAVIDSON Super Low 883cc, black, immac cond, 2011, 4,200 miles, d/seat, saddle bags, screen, seat rest, chrome pegs, £4800. Tel. 07929 265344. Carns.

HARLEY DAVIDSON Road King Classic 1450, 02, 27k, immac, owned 7 yrs, turquoise, leather seats, recent belt, pulleys and battery, t&t May 14, all orig Road King classic parts inc, £7995 Tel. 07973 104177. Lincs.

HARLEY FAT BOB 2010, with extras, very good cond, taxed, £10950. Tel. 07941 140312. Surrey.

HARLEY-DAVIDSON XL 1200R Sportster, 6,100 miles, orange, Stage 1 carb kit fitted with Screaming Eagle II exhausts, MoT/tax, factory fitted alarm, rides/looks superb, full s/h, £4999 Tel. 0781 3094330.

Berks.

HONDA BROS 400 NT25 Product Two model, 1989, grey import from BAT bikes, black, great cond, low mileage, spare Corbin seat, Baglux tank cover and Bros luggage rack, spares, £1150.Tel. Tracey on 07415 352449 Anytime. Glam.

HONDA 400 Super Four, “Project Big One”, 1994, 22k, vgc, £1250 oiro Tel. 07809 704642. Cumbria.

HONDA BLACKBIRD 1997, R, 22k, lovely sweet runner, new test, prof respray and decals from small drop, serviced ready to go, worth a look, £1995 no offers Tel. 01422 355441.

W Yorks.

HONDA BLACKBIRD 1997, MoT, good condition, dyno jetted, K&N, 62k miles, well sorted, £1700 ono.

Tel. 07846 378609. Merseyside.

HONDA CB 400F 1976, multi show winning bike, showroom condition, fab to ride, £4000 ono. Tel. 07786 170381. W Lothian.

HONDA CB 600F A9 Hornet, 24,500 miles approx, ABS model, custom exhaust and std, belly pan, extra running lights (fitted), h/light cover, fly screen, £3300 ono. Tel. 07731 389682. Kent.

HONDA CB1300 SA Red frame, only 850 made, long MoT and tax, too many extras to list, only 10k miles, first to see will buy, cheapest in UK. Tel. 07977 942550. Glam.

FIREBLADE 2000-2004 Titanium exhaust, blue into gold twin outlets, used only 3 months, good condition, £55; Fireblade 929 dark tint double bubble screen, as new £25 Tel. 01543 458299. Staffs.

CLASSIFIED HONDA CB250 RS D/L elec start, exc orig cond apart from Motad 2/1, respoked rims, good tyres, full test, 14k miles, c/w spare motor and many other parts, £825 for the lot Tel. Jim on 01670 851392.

Northumberland.

HONDA CB400/4 1975, P reg, 34,247 miles, red, bike in good condition, frame p/coated, fitted with RD400 alloy wheels and a rear disc brake, c/w spare parts, selling as I have bought a GS 750E, Tel. 079660 15607. Suffolk.

HONDA CB900 F3 2003, black, MoT, tax Oct 13, 6,500 miles, exc std cond, new tyres, gold Renthal chain and spockets, new battery, Smartwater, great bike, two owners from new, £2500. Tel. 07786 888437.

Kent.

HONDA CBF 125 reg Sept 12, 102 dry miles, serviced twice by Thunder Road Honda - service pack in, has three free services remaining (fully transferable), garaged, tax until 31.08, £1850. Tel. Rebecca on 07891 848336; 01443 411539.

Glam.

HONDA CBF 125 2009, 11,300 mls,12 months’ MoT,2 keys, new rear tyre, £1500.Tel. 07857 383233.

W Mids.

HONDA CBF 250 2004, red, 6,000 genuine miles, top box and screen, tax and MoT, excellent cond. £2200 ono. Tel. 01524 825474. Lancs.

HONDA CBR 125 2004, 12 months’ MoT, new rear tyre, battery, all new cables, pads, front pegs, full Venom stainless exhaust, just serviced. Tel. 07956 773585. Staffs.

HONDA CBF 1000 A6, ABS, silver, 14k miles, new chain, tyres, battery, MoT & tax to Oct, rear hugger, fenda extenda, Givi rack & topbox, soft panniers, knuckle deflectors, Tel. 01531 822542. Glos.

HONDA CBF 1000 Blue, 2006, 11,725 mls, 2 keys, MoT 5/14, tax 11/13, Fenda Extenda, Givi rack, new rear tyre, HISS/Security, Tel. 07872 414355. Lanarks.

HONDA CBF 1000 A6 2006, excellent condition, ABS brakes, immobilizer alarm, almost new tyres, 17k miles, full s/h, £3000. Tel. 07749 819106. Warks.

HONDA CBF 125 learner/ CBT/commuter, 6,200 miles, good condition and runner, cheap to run and insure, £1475 Tel. 07739 959745. Essex.

HONDA CD200T BENLY 1980, complete, Sorn, some new parts, handbook and manual £400. no offers Tel. 01162 402726. Leics.

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HONDA PCX scooter 61 reg, only 75 miles, large screen, top box, helmet, garaged, £1800.Tel. 01259 760172.

Clackmannanshire.

HONDA VFR 800 55k miles, crash bungs, heated grips, good tyres, good runner, £1450 ono. Tel. 07762 584327. W Mids.

HONDA GOLDWING GL 1100 1983, plain Jane needs attention, £1000 ono. Tel. Alec 078 50000816.

Merseyside.

HONDA REPSOL 2,550 miles, Akropovic exhaust, new tyres f&r, Sorn, no tax, stored in heated garage, orig exhaust inc, Dream Machine custom paint, matching Wolf leathers inc, £7250; open to offers.

Tel. 07436 275141. Essex.

HONDA VFR 800 1999, red, full s/h, great example, lots paperwork, new tyre, pads, C&S, MoT and tax 2014, non VTEC, £1375 Tel. 07570 807151. Northants.

HONDA HORNET 600 10,500 miles, full s/h, MoT May 14, tax May 14, colour coded Givi hard luggage, Givi tank bag, Givi screen, seat cowl, rear hugger, auto chainoiler and more... £4500. Tel. 07912 350880. Glos.

HONDA ST1100 1995, 46K, ex engineer owned from new, vgc for year, incl Honda top box, s/s exhaust, 5 mths’ tax, 10 mths’ MoT, £2250.

Tel. 01766 523790. Gwynedd.

HONDA GL500 Silverwing Interstate, 83 reg, tax Oct 13, test Aug 14, good tyres, exhaust and suspension, 74k miles, good clean condition for age, £895. Tel. 07891 784277. E Yorks.

HONDA HORNET CB 600F-3 Blue, only done 12,718 miles, MoT til Jun 14, taxed until 30/11/2013, loads of extras, garaged, excellent condition, well looked after, to see a video of this bike on youtube type in hornetcb600f3 to their search bar £2495. Tel. 07979 262011.

Cheshire.

HONDA CBR 600 FABS Sept 2011, as new, 2,600 miles, one owner from new, £380 extras, matching bike, ring for full spec. £5600. Tel. 01482 850593. E Yorks.

HONDA NC 700S DCT, only 4 months old, 13 plate, 1500 mls, centre stand, ABS, Givi rack and topbox, silver metallic, £5500 ono. Tel. 01736 874646. Cornwall.

HONDA TRANSALP 650 V4 Classic Adventure tourer, silver, 16k, 54 plate, 04, top box and panniers, heated grips, centre stand, touring screen, new tyres 5 miles ago, health forces sale, £2800 ono. Tel. 07773 570777. Lancs.

HONDA VARADERO 125cc, reg Mar 08, MoT 5/14, tax 2/14, very reliable, great learner or commuter, 12k miles, recent new tyre, chain sprockets, battery, Scottoiler, £2395 Tel. 07740 200696. Cornwall.

HONDA CBT SUPERDREAM 125 good condition for year, 12 months’ MoT, will tax as well if wanted, no time wasters please. £550 ono. Tel. Trev on 07969 387740. Notts.

HONDA CD200 Benly, 1980 model, with kick and electric start, tax and MoT to Jul 14, not pristine but sound little work horse, £450. Tel. 01229 465311 or 07939 430576.S Cumbria.

HONDA FURY VT1300 CX black, 1000 miles, engine bars, first service done, last black one in the country, as brand new, £8500 no offers Tel. 01492 870333. Anglesey.

HONDA NC700S 2012, ad new, 500 dry miles, centre stand, Alpha dot anti theft system, extras, excellent mpg, taxed, warranty 2014 £4100 ono. Tel. 07769 740812; 01824 709910. N Wales.

HONDA PAN EUROPEAN 1100 cc, ABS/TCS 1999, 72k, burg-undy, full Honda s/h, recent cam/carb service, h/grips, t&t, orig keys, tools, handbook, exc cond, always garaged, 2 owners from new, £2295. Tel. 01932 240150. Gtr London.

HONDA VARADERO XL 1000 VA-8, 2008, 2 owners, 14k, full s/h, ABS, £2500 of extras, black, 55mpg, Dunlop Roadsmart 2’s, new front, 1500 miles rear, tax Aug, MoT end Mar 14, £4800. Tel. 01202 873171; 07740 588281. Dorset.

HONDA VFR 750 regularly maintained, full overhaul and service last winter, not immac ut well above average, t&t, recent discs, chain and sprockets, Tel. 07724 827373. E Sussex.

HONDA CB 250 1971, fair condition, neen barrel, Offers Tel. 01392 275899. Exeter.

HONDA VFR 800F V-Tech A-6, 2007, 57 plate, ABS, sports/tourer, red, 2.474 miles from new, 11 months’ MoT, full s/h, alarm, seat cowl, excellent condition, no chips or marks, £5200. Tel. 01945 585342.

Norfolk.

HONDA VFR 800F 2000, t&t, 30k miles, dateless reg no, two previous owners, excellent condition, £1850 ovno. Tel. 07503 726380. Cheshire.

HONDA VFR 800I 2000, one owner from new, 31k miles, good condition, new oil and brakes etc, Baglux cover and bag inc. Tel. 01367 710703.

Oxon.

HONDA VTR 1000 Firestorm, 2000, X, pearl yellow met, 18k, fsh, all receipts/MoTs, full MoT, Datatool and Smartwater, small crack below n/s indicator, otherwise immac std cond, £1595 ono. Tel. 07956 208091. E Mids.

HONDA XL125 V TWIN black, 08 reg, tax, MoT, immaculate, 3615 miles, 90+ mpg at 65mph, old mans toy, free helmet and gloves £2200 no offers Tel. 01263 512433 after 6pm. Norfolk.

HONDA 400/4 1979, restored, exc cond, but no exhaust pipes, MoT/tax Jul 11, 2013, £1250. Tel. 01323 871591. E Sussex.

HONDA C90 1979, lovely original condition, no rust, only done 9,400 miles, long MoT, taxed, £595. Tel. 0116 2877574. Leics.

HONDA CB500S new tyres, chain, sprockets, new battery regulator rec, 9 months MoT, £850 ono. Tel. 07941 140312. Surrey.

HONDA CB650Z 1981, X reg, lovely classic in vgc, blue, t&t May 2014, many new parts, 36k miles, £995. no offers Tel. 0775 1066492. Glam.

HONDA CBF 1000 A6 ABS, 2011, 61 plate, met white, 3000 dry miles by one mature owner, all keys and books, always garaged, with dust covers, £5395 ono. Tel. 07794 224011. E Riding of Yorks.

HONDA CBR 600F 1998, R regd, taxed April 2014, MoT Jun 14, new battery, new rectifier, new front tyre, £1500. Tel. 07857 183388. Lincs.

HONDA CBR 600F 1991, black/red/silver, 4k miles from new, two owners, full s/h, original tyres, standard, immac cond, bill of sale and brochure when new, 12 mths' t&t, cover charger, £3200 ono. Tel. 07850 607141. Rutland.

HONDA CBR 600FH 1987 motorcycle, the first ever CBR 600 introduced by Honda, and a classic middleweight sports bike, original blue/silver colours, 71k miles, lots of s/h, recently serviced, brand new battery, chain and sprockets, fitted with a stainless Nexxus exhaust & Rentec rack (original rear grab rail is supplied with the bike), clean, well maintained and reliable, in good collectable condition, £750 ono. Tel. Richard on 07952 635662. Surrey.

HONDA CD175A SLOPER barn find, 1967, E reg, no docs, 98+% complete, 10,500k on clock, excellent running engine £730. offers over or may PX CM200 parts Tel. 07585 380778; 01613 038830. NW. HONDA CD200T BENLY 1980, complete, some new parts, Sorn, handbook and manual, £400 no offers; also 2012 Suzuki 650 V Strom lower seat, as new, £80 ono + p&p Tel. 01162 402726. Leics.

HONDA CX650 EUROSPORT carbs £35; Suzuki GSX 750 ES fairing/frame/headlight + belly pan £75; Suzuki RF900 fairing top, l & r panel, met red Kawasaki GPZ600R twin headlight fairing, white £75; Yamaha Tom 850 red/black petrol tank £20; Suzuki GSXR 250 swing arm/shocker/ rear wheel £50 all + p&p. Tel. 07954 248611; 07858 134475. Durham.

HONDA DEAUVILLE 650 long tax and MoT, 58,000 miles, service record to 52,000, new tyres, battery, silencer, two owners, excellent condition, Givi top box, gold £1350. Tel. 07882 525487; 01446 412146.

South Glam.

HONDA DOMINATOR 650 2001, Y reg, 32,000 miles, taxed 6 months, MoT July 14, big tank, good tyres, new chain, sprockets, not mint, some cracks in plastics but very serviceable £1200 ono. Tel. 07973 318210. Tyne and Wear.

HONDA GOLDWING GL1200 1985, 39,000 miles, recent restoration, silver grey, orig. paintwork, recent cam belts, forks, bearings, tyres, JVC radio, new silencer system, excellent runner, too many other new parts to mention £5000. Tel. 07930 663930.

Lancs.

HONDA MBX 125 1985, one previous owner, standard condition, everything works but not mint, runs, 2,600 miles, but may need some work for the road, Tel. 01332 842536. Derby.

HONDA SILVERWING FJS 600 2002, 31k miles, MoT Jun 14, taxed Nov, two previous owners, full s/h, maroon, heated grip, audio indicators, vgc, runs beautifully, high screen, top box, £1300 ono. Tel. 0208 2951594. Kent.

HONDA SL350 K1 1971, I bought this and rode it around Texas, now home in the UK, duty paid, too good to restore, lots of pictures available, £4300 ono. Tel. 01227 360735.

Kent.

HONDA TRIALS CG125 smart lightweight 4-stroke twin shock alloy tank and rims, Beamish frame, sounds and performs like a Tigercub but half the price £1295. Tel. 01376 343559. N Essex.

HONDA VFR 800 2008, 5,500 miles, sterling silver, spotless condition, full Honda luggage, new battery, MoT, taxed £5100. Tel. 01285 861323.

Wilts/Glos.

HONDA VT250 1986, in very good condition, starts first time, becoming classic, £95 ono; also BMW Boxer R65 in need of work Tel. 01204 574813. Lancs.

HYOSUNG MIDAS 110cc, 53 plate, Sorn, 13,517 kilometers, 8,448 miles, a best of 148 miles per gallon at speeds between 35 and 40 mph, sweet running little engine £475.Tel. 07508 500886. Essex.

ITOM ASTOR 1960s to finish restoration, 4 speed foot change, gears, brakes and lighting to sort, no documents, too many projects to complete, £1500 ono. Tel. 01724 864220. Lincs.

IXS SKAR leather Gortex motorcycle trousers, unworn Xmas present, size 38-40, 58 Euros, £100 ono. Tel. 078940 78815. Notts.

JAMES F/B 250cc parts, complete g/box, engine no good, in bits, rear footrests with Taper extensions, tank embelishers with trim, some tin bits inc. pump carrier, buyer collects £80.

Tel. 01613 038830. NW.

KAWASAKI ER 650F Black, 2009, only 895 miles,perfect condition throughout, requires MoT, only two owners from new, all keys and books, R&G crash bungs, lovely bike, £3100 ono. Tel. 01480 861940.

Cambs.

KAWASAKI ER6 2006, silver, 3k miles, t&t, as new condition, £2850 ono. Tel. 07788 933817. Berks.

KAWASAKI ER6F 650R 2007, 7,500 miles, fuel inj, full s/h, superbly maintained, gorgeous looking, full anti-vibration kit fitted, new, unused toolkit, Kawasaki fitted ‘U’ lock, MoT, £2450. Tel. 01406 258724. Lincs.

KAWASAKI GPZ vgc for age, taxed till end Sept, tested till Sept, vg tyres, new battery, nearly new silencers, tinted screen, loads of s/h and receipts to prove, 69k miles. Tel. 07872 378434. Northumberland.

KAWASAKI GPZ 500S X reg, 2000, 13k miles, needs some tlc, black, ideal for commuting, £995 ono. Tel. 0208 6444998 after 6.30pm . Surrey.

KAWASAKI 1200 ZZR silver, 12k miles, full luggage, new tyres, one owner, Tel. 01384 562731.W Mids.

KAWASAKI 250R Ninja Special Edition, 59 plate, tax and MoT til Oct 13, full s/h, 7,568 miles, one owner, good condition, £3000. Tel. 07588 665951. Gtr Man.

KAWASAKI EN500 Chop, 12 months’ MoT, 6 months’ tax, S reg, 1998, very reliable, lovely to ride, a real head turner, £2000. Tel. 07413 567761. Merseyside.

KAWASAKI GPZ 500S 2000, 17,583 miles, tax, MoT, new battery, exhausts, brake pads, always garaged £1200 ono. Tel. 07523 910557. Surrey.

KAWASAKI GPZX 550 A1, 1984, 59,750 miles, MoT 07/14, tax 12/13, many new parts fitted and complete, some cosmetic work may be required. £700 ono. Tel. 07799 804878. S Northants.

2 X WE KAWASAKI 400 GPZ 400R, full MoT and tax, 1985, needs tlc, been in storage, £695; no 2 WE ZX400 C2, needs coil pack and checking over for MoT, ideal winter project, £350 . Tel. 07849 876510.

Armagh.

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KAWASAKI KX85 Bigwheel, 100cc kit fitted, dep pipe, and other bling fitted underused and well cared very clean honest bike, wants for nothing, ready to race or hoon around on. £795 Tel. 07734 580401. Surrey.

KAWASAKI TRIKE and towing device, alloys, powder coating, custom seat and tank, spares include axle, suspension, prop shaft etc., sold with 1 year MoT or cash adjustment, great fun £1570. Tel. 01404 46570.

E Devon.

KAWASAKI VERSYS 650 A7F, 2007, black, 6k miles, long tax/MoT, hugger, Fender extender, tank protection, Alphadot security, 2 keys, tool kit, exc cond, joints demand smaller bike! £2750 ono. Tel. 07759 392656. S Yorks.

KAWASAKI VN1600 2006, classic tourer, 23,500 miles s/h, t&t,. Tel. 07730 333049 for more info. Wilts.

KAWASAKI ZX ZX636-C6F-6R 2006, Ninja, 3k miles on the clock, full s/h, one owner from new, immac showroom condition, new tyres 500 miles ago, mew Bosch battery just fitted, £3999 ono. Tel. 07519 305277. Gtr London.

KAWASAKI ZX6R 98, G1, carbs rebalanced, runs exceptionally well, mature owner last two years, MoTs runs til Jun 14, tax til Dec 13, 35k, loads spent on lots new parts this year, £1350 ono.Tel. 07825 474290.

Hampshire.

KAWASAKI ZX6R 636 (54) B1H, low mileage, well cared for bike, exc cond, has clip-on light lens covers, MRA d/b screen, r/hugger, Remus can on bike but orig available, £2999. Tel. 07527 456088. Co Durham.

KAWASAKI ZX6R F3 Sports, petrol, manual, 599cc, green, exc cond, MoT/tax till 11/13, 50k, full s/h, owned since new, first reg in UK 2012, WP r/suspension, Akrapovic full exhaust, £1699 Tel. 01273 401483. E Sussex.

KAWASAKI VULCAN NOMAD VN 1500 GL Classic Tourer, 1500cc, V reg (2000), low mileage (14,561), 12 mths’ MoT, excellent A1 condition, health issues forces sale, £3850.Tel. 07903 266855. Lancs.

KAWASAKI ZX6R J2 2002, second owner, 2 keys, new tyres, good condition, 17,800 miles on clock, year’s MoT, any questions please feel to ask, Tel. 07936 386344. London.

KAWASAKI W650 04 reg, 4k miles, taxed and MoT till Jun 14, excellent condition, Givi rack and top box plus windshield plus cover, red, £2850.

Tel. 07745 462254. Shrops.

KAWASAKI ZZR 600 E6, 1998, vgc, MoT till end July 2014, no tax, just had service done, just over 14,900 miles, Tel. 01639 700728. Glam.

KAWASAKI Z250 LTD 14k miles, full MoT, serviced and in excellent condition throughout, £1000.Tel. 01923 461289. Herts.

KAWASAKI EN 500 Very good condition for year, 11 months' MoT, £595 ono. Tel. 07766 653614.

Devon.

KAWASAKI GPZ 500 2002, 24,500 miles, MoT till 24/4/14, taxed, new battery, black, may swap for R65 £950. Tel. 07913 312128. South Lincs.

KAWASAKI ZZR 600 Mint, two owners, 1993, near concours cond, blue/purple combination, all over as came out of factory, 3,535 miles! For full info and pics email £2200 ono.

Tel. Brian on 01924 499182 (daytime). jamesbthornhill@hotmail. co.uk W Yorks.

KAWASAKI ZZR1100 D1 1993, black, 39k miles, MoT May 14, tax Oct, owned since 2000, 20 year old bike so some scratches and original exhaust has been repaired, £1000.

Tel. Paul 07714 664970. Reading, Berks.

KAWASKI ZXR 1200 2007, 15k miles, full service history, tax/MoT, £3500 ono. Tel. 07531 197779. Gtr Man. KAWASAKI BERGMAN 650 blue, 2004, 31k miles, full s/h, t&t, heated grips, Givi top box plate, Givi large screen, garaged, exc cond, mature owner, ill health forces reluctant sale, £2500 ono. Tel. 0113 2400219.

Yorks.

KAWASAKI ER5 2000, 56k miles, red, Givi box, engine bars, new tyres, MoT and tax, very well maintained and kept, shining condition, standard, enthauiast owned, starts and runs well, photos by request, £725.

Tel. 07905 420055. London.

KAWASAKI KZ650 green, 78/B2 in excellent condition with new tyres, reconditioned f/brake, battery and electrics, well serviced engine, MoT/tax, original tool kit, handbook £1600. Tel. 01803 607265; 01364 653515. Torquay.

KAWASAKI VULCAN VN800 low mileage, vgc, screen, backrest, crashbars, panniers, etc, new back tyre, long MoT, always garaged, ready to go £2995 ono. Tel. 01282 871958. Lancs.

KAWASAKI Z1300 X2 1st X-82, Black Ratty 6 in 2-1, been garaged 5 years, needs work to get runninga gain, part are there, both on Sorn, 2nd custom paint, very low mileage 14k, 6-into-1 engine bars, E/Lawson style seat, 1979 stainless b/lines, Pirelli rubber, spares inc tank, seat, side panels, forks etc etc, Californian import, my bike 15 years, genuine reason for sale, £6500. for both ono Tel. 07984 186551. London.

KAWASAKI ZRX 1200 red/grey/silver, excellent condition, 2001, engine sats, rear carrier, MRA screen, fenda extenda, rad cover, 16k miles, full s/h, MoT/tax 12 mths, four owners, battery charger cover, £2000 ono. Tel. 07850 607141. Rutland.

KAWASAKI ZX12R Phantom, silver, excellent condition, 2000, X, Yoshimura silencer, rear hugger, original parts, recent large service including valve check, 12 months' MoT/tax, battery charger cover, 14,500 miles, three owners, £2800 ono. Tel. 07850 607141. Rutland.

KAWASAKI ZZR 1100 D1 Metallic purple/orange, immaculate original condition, two owners, 1993, full s/h, good tyres, new chain, sprockets, brake pads, charger cover, 34k miles, 12 mths' t&t, £2850 ono. Tel. 07850 607141. .

KTM DUKE 125 2012, Learner Legal, exc cond, 1200 miles only and full KTM s/h, always garaged and looked after, KTM extras, viewing welcome. Tel. 07890 704108.

Lanarks.

KTM DUKE 125 2012, 3,380 miles.

Extras: Handguards, R&G tail tidy, R&G crash bobbins, tank pad, £2800.Tel. 07791 543164.W Yorks.

LAVERDA 750 SF 1972, tax exempt, vgc, has won many prizes, all original equipment, s/s exhaust system, extended clutch arm for lighter clutch action, £5678 poss p/x 350 plus tax exempt only Tel. 01935 840818. Somerset.

MGTF V8 KIT CAR Rover 3.5V8, overdrive, wire wheels etc, excellent condition, £7995 can deliver, p/x for Harley Military WLA Tel. 07798 866071. Gtr London.

MOTO GUZZI 750 Strada, 1994 model, rare in UK & collectable, 27k, 11 mths MoT/7 mths tax, superb runner/tourer, pulls like a train, mechanically fine, paintwork getting tired, £1200 ono; p/x Tel. 07790 273204. Notts.

MOTO GUZZI GRISO 1100 2008, A1 condition, genuine 2,380 miles, lovely bike to ride, ill health forces sale, year’s MoT, 6 months tax £5000 open to offers Tel. 07548 531007. Shropshire.

MOTO GUZZI V50 Mk 2, 1980, 500cc shaft drive, Keihnan stainless pipes/silencers, recent battery, MoT/taxed, fully oil tight, reliable engine/gearbox, history, exc cond, £1500 ono; can deliver Tel. 07920 474309. Cheshire.

MOTO GUZZI V50 III 1983, vgc, t&t, C bars gelbat screen, box SSEX leds, front pads, shaft U/J 2012 manuals, K&Ns, reliable, economical £1650.

Tel. 01744 25096. Merseyside.

MOTO GUZZI 1200 Sport, black/white, 10,700 miles, full s/h, taxed and MoT, extras include carbon fibre exhaust and rear hugger, wired Tom-Tom and Optimiser, Griso bars and originals, exc cond, one previous owner Dec 2007, £4450 ovno. Tel. Chris 07831 696168; 01189 475919. Berks.

MOTO GUZZI N FALCONE 1969, less than 4k kms from new, rebuilt to Civilian spec, BMW dual seat, indicators, panniers, twin plug conversion, powder coat frame, silver, two pack tinware, (Brocklands green), good looking 500 single, £3300. Tel. Andy 01924 276880. W Yorks.

MOTOGUZZI V50 Ex-Spanish police bike, 1985, black/silver, needs boxes/screen, t&t 2014, provenance and history, many parts plus spares, clocks, c/bars, wiring harness, old MoT, reducing collection, 9k miles, £2500 ovno. or nearest sensible offer Tel. 07526 415320. Durham.

MZ TS250/1 5 speed, 1973, taxed May 14, MoT Jun 14, p/coated frame, pile of spares, £450 sidecar too for an extra £50. Tel. 07709 557294. Fife.

NORTON ATLAS 750cc, 1965, rebuilt to show standard, bills available to see, matching numbers, superb condition, £8500; may take small bike p/x.Tel. Pete 01905 21667 anytime.

PEUGEOT 206 TKR WRC 49cc scooter, 2004, 8k miles, unrestricted, 6 months’ MoT & tax, good condition, sold with spare max speed exhaust, drive belt, restrictor kit, Haynes manual, £450 ono.Tel. Craig 07808 786778. Stirlings.

PEUGEOT 407SE SALOON 2005, manual, black, 72k miles, new clutch, cam belt, bills for over 2k, very clean tidy car, recent MoT and taxed, will consider px for retro jap or cruiser WHY £1695. Tel. 07950 398750. West Mids.

ROYAL ENFIELD CLASSIC BULLET 350cc, mint, low mileage condition, long t&t, black and chrome, ready to ride and enjoy,easy to live with,70 mpg £1595 Tel. 01302 534155. S Yorks.

ROYAL ENFIELD Thunderbird, 350cc, 2005, 3k miles, mint condition, 12 months' t&t, first £1600.Tel. 078460 70328. W Mids.

ROYAL ENFIELD BULLET 350cc Trials, MP forks, Crusader frame, alloy rims, etc., 1960, very competitive pre-unit trials machine with Magneto £2600. Tel. 01376 343559. N Essex.

ROYAL ENFIELD BULLET Electra X, 2006, black, mint condition, 2000 miles, t&t, extras highway kit rack £2200 ono. Tel. 01654 702680.

Powys.

ROYAL ENFIELD CLASSIC BULLET 2010, green, 2,950 careful miles, as new, MoT July 2014, tax Dec. 2013, large screen, dual seat, rear carrier, mud flaps, 19 tooth sprocket gel battery £2950. Tel. 07904 864017.

N Lincs.

SANYA 125cc bike, 2006, 7,417 miles from new, perfect working order, no tax or test, buyer collects, no time wasters £800 ono. or £600 to collect anytime Tel. 01617 642591. Bury.

SCOTT FLYING SQUIRREL 1928, 600cc, factory updates fitted in 1950, taxed ‘til Nov, new exhaust/silencer etc, £6950. Tel. 01274 631841. W Yorks.

SQUIRE D18 Luxury touring m/cycle trailer, superb quality, lockable, in ex. con, complete with cable, lights, spare wheel, plus tow ball fitting attachment, cost over £2500 new £750 offers Tel. 02089 425151. Surrey.

SUPER BYKE RCC 125 2012, only 7k miles, rare custom twin exhaust pipes, pristine, new chain and sprockets, taxed 'til Mar 14, derestricted, £9000 ono. Tel. 07910 333738. Gtr Man.

SUZUKI TL1000S 1997, 34,700 miles, t&t, very clean, front mudguard extender, braided brake hoses, K&N filter, Scottoiler, rear hugger, tail guard under tray, single seat hump, £1700. Tel. 07708 912400. N Yorks.

SUZUKI DRZ 400S 5,820 miles, (9384 kms), in black/silver, one owner, 2001, MoT July 14, tax Jun 14, vgc, only used for trail riding by over 60 rider, £1800 ono.Tel. 01202 873171; 07740 588281. Dorset.

SUZUKI GSX 1100EF unfinished project, GSXR wheels, brakes, loads of work, good condition, loads of spares, battery and tidying to finish, can deliver, £1800 ono. Tel. 07779 185023. W Mids.

SUZUKI GS 550E 1981, good overall, many new parts, Sorned, will MoT, ready to ride, £599 Tel. 07949 653017. Staffs.

SUZUKI GSX 1400 02, full Akrapovic, t&t, recent tyres and C&S, 27k miles, good cond, some marks on tank, £2900. Tel. 07846 104644.

Glos.

SUZUKI GS 850G Blue, 1982 trike, reg 1993 as trike, needs tlc, no MoT or tax, hard tail Reliant rear axle, 66k miles, must see, £1250. Tel. 07902 496807 eves. Essex.

SUZUKI GS500 N regd, MoT, SS exhaust, new battery and tyres, all in good working order and loads of spares £600. Tel. 02380 812440.

Southampton.

SUZUKI 650 BANDIT K5 2005, red, under 10,000 miles, standard, t&t Jun 14, exc cond, £2650 ono Tel. 01482 574298 for more details. E Riding of Yorks.

SUZUKI GSF 1200 Bandit, 2005(54), 3900 dry miles !! Full service history, Immaculate condition, Heated grips, Alpha dot, £2950 ovno.Tel. 07810 887962. Northants.

SUZUKI BANDIT GSF 650 K7 2007, first of the water cooled Bandit engines, Scorpion exhaust, Renthal bars, done 1800 miles so hardly broken in, new oil and filter, new battery, v clean/tidy, £3000 ono. Tel. 07870 762442. Cumbria.

SUZUKI BURGMAN 650 Executive, 14k, 2011, fsh, mint, as new, A1, prob best used 1 you’ll ever see! heated seats & grips, motorised mirrors & screen etc etc, £4200 ono.

Tel. 01753 692339 or 07957 747744. Berks.

SUZUKI BURGMAN UH125K3 2005, 6,354 miles, outstanding cond, full t&t, always garaged, learner legal, well maintained, history, low running costs (70+ mpg), 3 careful owners only, £1295 ono.Tel. 02380 842700 eves. So’ton.

SUZUKI GSF600S 2001, Y reg, only 5,300 miles from new, t&t till 14, only ridden in Summer time, mint, first to see will buy, royal blue with p/coated wheels, std bike, Tel. 07907 523310. Cheshire.

SUZUKI 650 V Twin, 2011, tax, MoT, low miles, vgc £3200 ono. Tel. 01424 722802; 07852 848615.

Hastings.

SUZUKI GSX 600F F reg, 25,751 miles, runs, V5 present, no tax or test, could deliver, £495 Tel. 07552 443794. Denbighshire.

SUZUKI GSX 600F (K4), reg Sept 05, blue, good cond, 6,600 miles, used for pleasure, f/tyre new, rear is in vgc, extras are cover, Oxford panniers, tank bag, Oxford break lock. £2200 ono. Tel. 07917 160033.

Leics.

SUZUKI GSX 750 ESG only 15k verified miles, totally orig, MoT Feb, not perfect, some scuffs and fairing has some faults but excellent for year, Tel. 07500 838889. E Sussex.

SUZUKI GSX 750 ET excellent running order, 1980 model with just 16k miles, v orig cond, engine bars, Koni shocks and chrome luggage rack, full MoT, fast, fun and very frugal (65mpg). Tel. 01278 453085. Somerset.

CLASSIFIED SUZUKI GSXR 1000 K1 20k miles, 11 mths’ MoT, 2 mths’ tax, sole seat, race can, carbon fibre hugger, race levers, in vgc, £2200. Tel. 07799 895262. Wilts.

SUZUKI GSXR 1000 K2 On 03 plate, 19k miles, 6 months’ MoT, recent oil/filter & tyres, Micron can + original, tinted d/bubble screen, carbon hugger, single seat hump, exc cond, £2850. Tel. 07922 962197. Lancs.

SUZUKI GSXR 1000 K4 2004, 21k, 6 owners, t&t good cond, rides like a dream! Yoshimura exhaust, K&N air filter, crash bungs, Pazzo levers, tail tidy, rear tail unit plus pillion seat, £2900 ono. Tel. 07427 623858.

Devon.

SUZUKI GT 135 good cond, starts first time, tank side panels, tail section have been repainted to a good std, would be ideal to restore to concours cond, orig owners handbook, £1200.

Tel. 01505 321068. Renfrews.

SUZUKI INTRUDER 800cc, 2002, 17,000 miles, MoT, taxed, nice example, no time wasters please £2600 ono. Tel. 01709 578970.

Yorks.

SUZUKI INTRUDER 1800RT 2009, great condition, 12,000 miles fully loaded, £7000 ono. Tel. 07846 378609. Merseyside.

SUZUKI M800 56 reg, only 2,600 miles, MoT till 08-14, new battery, immac cond, £3750 ono. Tel. 07716 429343. Essex.

SUZUKI 650SV 52 plate, full fairing, taxed/MoT, superb cond, blue, 14k miles, £1800 ono. Tel. 0121 6801008. W Mids.

SUZUKI MARAUDER 800 1999, very clean example, t&t 2014, Givi hard luggage, all original, £2300.Tel. Euan 07799 458426. Ayrshire.

SUZUKI RF900 RS M reg, 23,300 miles, tax Oct 2013, MoT Apr 2014, lovely bike in purple/silver, great condition, c/w Scottoiler & colour coded Baglux tank cover, £1050 ono. Tel. 01792 865148. Glam.

SUZUKI RV125 K3 VanVan, 2003, 9,500 miles, Long MoT, Sorned, £995 Tel. 07816 530972. Glam.

SUZUKI SV 650 red, 1999 model, restricted to 33bhp, easily removed, 40k miles, 11 mths’ MoT, currently Sorned, £900 ono. Tel. 01582 538970. Beds.

SUZUKI SV650 K4 2004, blue, 2,134 dry miles, t&t, full s/h, new front fork oil seals just fitted, adj levers, always garaged, excellent bike in as new condition, mature owner, £2250. Tel. 01243 584054.

W Sussex.

SUZUKI SV650S red, t&t, 13,900 miles, blue flame exhaust, very tidy bike, both keys, tool kit, manual, good tyres, £1450 ono. Tel. 07713 651632. W Mids.

SUZUKI V STROM 07 reg, 647cc, taxed, MoT April 14, 25,275m, grey/black, ABS, topbox, Scottoiler, Smartwater htd grips, lowering kit, ext. handguards, garaged, one owner from new, £2600. Tel. 01576 202094. Dumfries.

SUZUKI GSX 250 running, tidy condition, no log book, parts or repair, £225 ono. Tel. 01565 750812; 078660 90035. Cheshire.

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SUZUKI VAN VAN 125 Cool, retro ideal leaner - great fun bike, taxed Apr 14, MoT Jun 14, mint condition, 3,500 miles, back injury forces sale, Tel. 07887 500665. Norfolk.

TRIBSA PRE-UNIT 500cc, AMC Norton Box, on Sorn, reg WVS *** (non trans), runs ok, needs fettling. £2750 ono. Tel. 07747 807303. E Sussex.

SUZUKI VANVAN 125 04 plate, v reliable little bike, 5 months’ MoT, 10 months tax, new chain and sprockets, new rear brake shoes, tyres good, just been serviced, £950. Tel. 01380 818594. Wilts.

SUZUKI BANDIT 600F black, 26,000 miles, 1999, gc, taxed, tested, new chain and sprockets, custom seat, rear Givi rack for top box £1250. Tel. 01264 361131.

Hants.

SUZUKI BURGMAN SCOOTER 400cc, 2002, 14,000 miles, in blue, nice condition, rack, taxed/MoT March, text for details £1150. consider PX for Virago plus cash Tel. 01743 860362. Shropshire.

SUZUKI GSX 600F 600cc, 1998, F reg, 29,751 miles, runner, complete bike, no tax or test,V5 present, £495. could possibly deliver Tel. 07752 443794 for more details. Denbighshire.

SUZUKI GSXF 750 1993, taxed Jun 14, MoT Jun 14, exc cond, recent new tyres, battery, s/head, bearings, chain, screen, 25k only, black, ready to go, £950. Tel. 01485 534738.

Norfolk.

SUZUKI HAYABUSA 1300R 1999 model, two owners only, 14k miles, vgc, taxed/MoT, £3000. Tel. 0121 6801008. W Mids.

SUZUKI HAYABUSA 1300R 1999 model, two owners, 14,000 miles, black/red, taxed, MoT, must be seen £3250 ono. Tel. 01216 801008; 07976 752528. West Mids.

SUZUKI M15 1965, 50cc, no V5C dating cert. not regd, wheels rebuilt, vgc, fully operational £550. Tel. 01202 773726. Dorset.

TRIUMPH BONNEVILLE 1963, tax exempt, t&t, transferable number, £9500. Tel. 07866 979098. Essex.

TRIKE SUZUKI VX800 Intruder trike, 07 reg, 2,800 miles from new, all history etc, engineer built, pristine condition, £7995 Tel. 07793 972555. Notts.

SYM SIMPLY 2 2012, 125 scooter, 1700 km, blue with top box, immobiliser a few scratches, 2 year warranty remaining, £750 or swap for Jap 125 eg: Yamaha SR125, Tel. 074370 15952. Cambs.

SYM XS125K black, 2009, good condition, new rear tyre and chain, two female owners, approx 14k miles, currently on Sorn, £695 ono.

Tel. 01209 212034. Cornwall.

TRIUMPH THUNDERBIRD 900 2003, 2 owners, 10,000 miles, heated grips, king & queen seats, sissy bar & rack, screen, Triumph alarm, taxed, good condition £3995 ovno.Tel. 01243 670927.West Sussex.

TRIUMPH THUNDERBIRD 900 2002, black silver, 15,400 miles, full service history, new tyres, Datatool alarm, centre stand, sissy bar/rack, taxed Nov. 13, MoT April 14, good condition £3500 ono. Tel. 01684 297844. Glos.

TRIUMPH BONNEVILLE SE 2011, looks stunning in gold, under 4k miles, extras include engine protector bars, luggage rack, tank protector pads, taxed, £4750. Tel. 07587 928508. E Sussex.

TRIUMPH THUNDERBIRD 900 900cc, vgc, 18k miles, c/w original and aftermarket exhaust, windshield, sissy bar and luggage rack, MoT until 8/2/14 + tax, £2300 ono.

Tel. 0208 6437487. Surrey.

TRIUMPH TIGER 1050 2011, one owner, 8,500 miles, full s/h, exc cond, brand new tyres, loads of expensive extras, £6595 ovno. Tel. 07779 645953 Anytime. Herts.

TRIUMPH TIGER 1050 2008 (may take a cheaper p/x), std bike only, good cond, 19k miles but may go up as still used, £4250. Tel. 07802 652822. Flints.

TRIUMPH TIGER 800 2012/12 Roadster, blue, 1900 miles, low gel seat, handguards, heated grips, MRA touring screen, bar risers, removable top box with rack, full s/h, exc cond, £5700 ono.Tel. 01505 503340.Ayrshire.

TRIUMPH BONNEVILLE T140V 1978, MoT, taxed, matching numbers, runs well, good condition, classic bike £3995. Tel. 07826 873933.

Hampshire.

TRIUMPH DAYTONA 955i, silver, 2003, 14k, 9 mths' MoT, good clean all round condition, some s/h, £2650 ono. Tel. 01942 790486. Gtr Man. TRIUMPH SPRINT ST 995, 2001, red, immaculate original condition, long t&t, 22,000 miles, owned 10 years, long t&t, £2150. Tel. 01302 390667. S Yorks.

TRIUMPH SPRINT ST 955i 52, one owner from new, vgc, fsh and bills, Sorn, MoT, recent battery and tyres, not used for commuting, Scottoiler, d/bubble screen, rack, Sky King bar risers, NWS hugger, tool kit under seat, garaged when not in use, v reluctant sale, £1200 ono. Tel. 7970527841. Middx.

TRIUMPH TIGER 1150cc, white, 2011, 3,500 miles, non ABS model, matching panniers and topbox, centre stand, touring screen, radiator grill, crash bungs, one owner, vgc £6600. Tel. 01792 773401.

Swansea.

VELOCETTE LE 1963, nice cond., tax, MoT £800. Tel. 01527 836644.

W Mids.

YAMAHA 250 MAJESTY Maxi scooter 11 months’ tax and MoT, 2000, X reg, £850 ono. Tel. 07970 251921. W Yorks.

TRIUMPH BONNEVILLE T140V 750cc, 1979, MoT, taxed, 17,700 miles £3800. Tel. 07879 244851.

Oxford.

TRIUMPH ROCKET III 2010, Roadster, 2294cc, 7,050 miles, Phantom black, exc cond, ABS, h/grips, datatagged and coour matched flyscreen, full Triumph s/h, road fund licence Feb 2014 inc, first MoT end Mar 14, £9000 ono. Tel. 07867 906558. Hampshire.

TRIUMPH STREET TRIPLE excellent example of this highly acclaimed bike, tax, Mot Mar 14, only 7k miles, carrier, power take off and pillion seat cover, £3750 ono; poss p/x for Classic T140. Tel. 07840 413124.

Lancs.

TRIUMPH STREET TRIPLE R 09, MoT 05/14, 16,554 miles, orig met black, hugger, screen (not fitted), Beowulf radiator guard, knee pads, seat cowl, exc cond, sweet engine, full Triumph s/h, £4250 ono. Tel. 07982 231175; 0115 8418275.

Notts.

TRIUMPH THUNDERBIRD 900 1995, 33,614 miles, MoT Aug, Goldy silencers, screen, panniers, custom indys and rear light, extra chrome bits on frame and rad cover, lots of paperwork £2500 or p/x vintage classic Tel. Dave 07805 513659.

Wilts.

TRIUMPH TIGER 800 2012, 10k miles, new tyres, mint condition, £1000 of extras, £6500. Tel. 01274 270301. W Yorks.

TRIUMPH TIGER 885I Outfit, 1999, robust and lots of fun, large padded seat/locker, chair brake, MoT, recent tyres and service. See my videos at ‘tigeroutfit’ on YouTube £3600 ono.

Tel. 01325 288652. Durham.

TRIUMPH TIGER 1050 2008, 25k miles, tax to Oct, new MoT, lots of extras inc Tom Tom Rider I sat nav and mount, heated grips, K&N air filter, centre stand. Note: hand guards not inc. £4595. Tel. 07764 155891.

Inverness-shire.

TRIUMPH TIGER 1050 07, 18,700 miles, alarm immob, top box/rack, Scottoiler/heated grips, lowered new brake pads all round, new front tyre, handguards, s/h, superb condition, £5150. Tel. 01606 552109.

Cheshire.

TRIUMPH BONNEVILLE T100 2006, 865cc, 13k, excellent condition, black/cream, MoT & tax till Feb 14, £4000. Tel. Pete 01244 546128.

Flints.

TRIUMPH TWENTY ONE 350cc, 1963, fully restored, show standard, matching numbers, over £3,000 spent, bills available, t&t, ready to ride or show, £3750. Tel. 1905 21667 anytime. Worcs.

TRIUMPH 900 SPRINT EXECUTIVE 1998, British racing green, 40,000 miles, full Triumph luggage, good Bridgestones, one previous owner, all old MoTs, service history, rides excellent, vgc, MoT, tax £1600 ono.

Tel. 07821 833399; 01923 256871.

Herts.

TRIUMPH T100SS 1964, long t&t, bought part rebuilt, spent £2000 on final restoration, green log book, original reg, ridden 100 miles since rebuid, viewing available. £2000.Tel. 01772 635161 for details. Lancs.

YAMAHA 650 Dragster, P reg, 3500 miles only!, MoT 2014, taxed, running lights, screen, sissy bar, panniers, original exhaust, very good condition, £2500 ono. Tel. 01246 431269. Derbys.

YAMAHA 900 1982 trike, great condition and a real head turner, custom built tear drop tank, new battery, regulator rectifier and front fork seals, MoT til Jun 14, (flew through this with no advisories), £4200 ono.

Tel. 01209 212357. Cornwall.

YAMAHA FAZER FZS 600 2002, silver, 12,000 miles, two mature owners, superb condition, MoT, tax £1550 ono. Tel. 07767 404980 9am or 9pm please. West Mids.

YAMAHA BT 1100 Bulldog, 2004, met silver, 10,700 miles, MoT/taxed, some s/h, MRA screen, Remus cans, h/grips, good clean condition, garaged, two keys, £2500. Tel. 01953 884129. Norfolk.

YAMAHA DT175D UK Model, only 7,650 miles, original silver paintwork, t&t, wheels have been rebuilt with new Tagasaki alloy rims, s/s spokes, polished hubs, £2399 Tel. 079400 55032. Andover.

YAMAHA FZS 600 Fazer, 2003, 11 months MoT, 8 months’ tax, 12k miles, good condition, £1895 ono.

Tel. 0776 5070417. Lincs.

YAMAHA V50 1973, good condition, new tyres, new silencer, tax and MoT history, dating certificate to prove, tax free eligibility, up and coming classic, never restored, £650. Tel. 07802 328400. Merseyside.

YAMAHA VIRAGO XV750 1993, 12k miles, MoT 1 year, tax 6 months, new tyre, very good condition, after inspection, leather panniers, £2100.

Tel. 07952 986138. London.

YAMAHA 125 YZF MOTO CROSS blue, 1955, good condition, new clutch, field use, garaged, low miles, very fast, helmet, boots and equipment £985 ono. Tel. 07724 053912.

Peterborough.

YAMAHA AEROX 50cc, black, 2011, 3k miles, owned from new, still under warranty, used for college run, ideal first bike, brilliant runner, £800 ono. Tel. 07908 176256. Cambs.

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YAMAHA XJ6N 2011 (11 plate), only 860 miles from new and in showroom condition, taxed til May 2014, lovely bike, rides perfectly, £3500 ono. Tel. 07973 983296.

Glam.

YAMAHA XJR 1300 2008, black, exc cond, 6,130 miles, Meta alarm system, MoT Sept, currently Sorned and garaged, rear hugger, Goodrich clutch and brake lines, Oxford h/grips, £4750. Tel. 07789 612448.

Surrey.

YAMAHA XJR 1300 2009, 7k, 12 mths’ MoT, taxed, over £1500 of extras inc heated grips, power socket, etc, full s/h, just serviced, New Z8 tyres, immac, £5100. Tel. 07840 480155; 01908 562771. Milton Keynes.

YAMAHA XJR 1300 2009, full s/h, good cond with Beowulf can, Renthals, rad cover, orig parts available, owned since new. recent chain, sprocket and back tyre, t&t, 34k, used daily, £4495 ono. Tel. 07534 985604. Glam.

YAMAHA XP500 T Max, 500cc, Y reg, 42k, new MoT, taxed Dec, two owners, dealer serviced, sunny day use, Tel. 07516 662124; 01205 870553. Lincs.

YAMAHA XT 225 Serrow, 1990, approx 9,255 miles, MoT 24/01, tax 31/03, good runner, good condition for year, electric start, ideal for green laning etc, genuine reason for sale, £1350 ono. Tel. 01204 841042; 07780 824620 anytime. Lancs.

YAMAHA XV 750 Virago, 1997, 25,300 miles, red, full s/s exhaust, MoT, reliable runner, carburettors overhauled (all new jets & needles), good tyres, screen & crash bars fitted, £1200. Tel. 07949 155611.

Cheshire.

YAMAHA XV 750 Virago, 1997, 25,300 miles, red, full s/s exhaust, MoT, reliable runner, carburettors overhauled, good tyres, screen & crash bars fitted, needs tidying, £1200. Tel. 07949 155611.

Cheshire.

YAMAHA XV 750 Virago 1998 16k miles vgc, possibly consider swap + cash for smaller/lighter bike 250500, £1995 ono.Tel. 01978 758966.

N Wales.

YAMAHA XVS 250 Virago, 2001, absolutely mint condition, showroom, taxed, MoT, s/h, never ridden in rain, stored inside under covers, £2300. Tel. 01684 296394. Glos.

YAMAHA XVS 650 Dragster, 1997, 25k miles, p/coated frame etc, tank etc, resprayed, immac cond, ready for use, year’s MoT, £2500. Tel. 01259 769373 (leave message on answering machine if no answer).

Clackmannanshire.

YAMAHA XVS 650 DRAGSTER X regd, very low mileage, excellent condition £2500. Tel. 01792 581730. S Wales.

YAMAHA YZF-R6 2004 (53 plate), blue, 14,600 miles, t&t Apr 14, blue flame road legal can plus original, solo seat cowl plus original rear seat, Wavy discs, one owner, exc cond, £2800. Tel. 07833 254776. Lincs.

YAMAHA 250 TOR Project J, 92 matching numbers, many spares; Yamaha XS 250/400 custom rear wheel + drum, XS650 SE-79 spares; XS750-78 model engine spares and odd parts; XJ600 Diversion rear mudguard Tel. 07954 248611; 07858 134475. Durham.

YAMAHA FZR 400 MoT 27/7/14, runs well, starts easy spares or repair, £300,Takachi motorcycle jacket red/black, worn twice, size large, £40. Tel. 07580 728231. Suffolk.

YAMAHA FZR 400 spares or repair, MoT 27/7/14, runs well, starts easy, not charging battery, £300. Tel. 07580 728231. Suffolk.

YAMAHA MT03 660cc, 2012, excellent condition, warranty, may consider p/x, £4250 ono. Tel. 0777 4091726. Bristol.

YAMAHA ROYAL STAR 2002, Venture TF, 2-tone metallic silver, 33k miles, MoT til Mar 14, taxed, full s/h, radio cassette, ipod/CD player, fantastic condition, new rear tyre, new brakes, first to see will buy, £5000 ono. Tel. . W Mids.

YAMAHA ROYAL STAR Venture 1300, silver, 2002, 33k miles, full s/h, MoT Mar 2014, stereo/radio/CD/cassette/ipod, new rear tyre, new brakes, genuine reason for sale, excellent condition, £4500. Tel. 07972 739825. B'ham.

YAMAHA SUPER TENERE Big Thumper, 660cc, has been standing due to petrol pump failure.will need recommisoning, has two new tyres and heated grips, selling as spares or repairs, £395.Tel. 0781 1062596.

Herts.

YAMAHA T-MAX Supascoot, 2010, immaculate, silver/black, 6,700 miles, h/grips, 12v socket, cargo bag, top box, brake light, back rest, touring screen, laminar flip, hand deflectors, Optimate lead, £4995. Tel. Keith 01604 452934. Northants.

YAMAHA TOR 250 breaking due to time wasters, TZR wheel, after market pipes, matching number V5, all parts available, non standard colours, plus other spares, standard exhausts, rear wheel hub, air boxes, mudguards, footrest, exhaust covers, heatshield, etc. Tel. 07526 415320. Durham.

YAMAHA XJR 1300 tax and MoT, lots of after market parts fitted, very clean bike, W reg, black, 26,000 miles, ring for more details Tel. 07990 874716. Bristol.

YAMAHA YBR 125 black, excellent condition, 2100 miles, year's tax, one owner, great learner/commuter bike, £1700 ono. Tel. 07868 362786. Bristol.

YAMAHA YBR125 2007, silver, 7500 miles, vgc, like new, MoT to June 2014, windscreen, top box, kept garaged, only owner from new £900 ono. Tel. 01132 623139. Yorkshire.

ZONTES TIGER 125 2012, (62 reg), with top box and cover, under 200 miles from new, still under warranty, taxed, good reliable bike, illness forces sale, Tel. Bob 01751 477080 (eves best). N Yorks.

Parts For sale

YAMAHA XV 535 Virago, 1998, R, blue, 12,227 miles, MoT, no tax, Datatagged, 2 previous owners, exc cond, will need replacement collector box (ebay £70), price reflects this, £1250 ovno; no time wasters please. Tel. 01903 502194. W Sussex.

YAMAHA 250 XT W reg, in need of restoration, £600. Tel. 07501 151665. Devon.

YAMAHA YBR 125 (09), black, only 450 miles, MoT, serviced & taxed, new battery, like new, ridden only in dry weather, lady owner, big bike forces sale, £1450 ono. Tel. 01284 769388. Suffolk.

YAMAHA NEOS YN50 10 miles only on clock, first reg 1st Aug 2013, black, £1500 in showroom, lovely bike, sadly unwanted present, road ready around £400 to insure, will accept £1300. Tel. 07576 952900. W Mids.

YAMAHA FZ1 2007, 6,000 miles, 2 owners, tourer fairing, belly pan, ex cond., ABS £4800 ono. Tel. 07756 563235. S Wales.

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YAMAHA XT 660X Supermoto, 58 reg, MoT July 14, only 7471 miles, carbon cans, Renthal bars, shrunk wrapped, in metallic grey, service history, immaculate condition, £3850 ovno. Tel. 07546 528209.

Surrey.

YAMAHA YBR Customer 125, 61 reg, 460 miles, still under warranty, as new.hpi clear, not required anymore, £1600. Tel. 07809 686645.

Lancs.

ALL NEW AMAL 600 Series bellmouths, £8; C15 full gasket set, £10; Bullet oil filter, £4; used K2F magneto, £75; original AJS twin motorcycles book, F. W. Neill, £15; all plus postage.Tel. 01629 732888. Derbys.

APRILIA RSV fuel end can, came off my 02 Mille, super light and sounds nice, comes with all fittings, £60.Tel. 0751 9071515. Wilts.

APRILIA TUONO Akrapovic titanium race cans, with baffles, excellent condition and boxed, all fittings inc, £375 ono. Tel. 01332 725510; 07885 469552. Derbys.

BATTERY YT12 ABS bought new in error for 1250 Bandit, still in box, £20. Tel. 0161 371 1960. Gtr Man. BEOWULF stainless steel rad cover for Suzuki Bandit GSF 1250, £40 ono. Tel. 0789 4078815. Notts.

BIKE TRAILER Trelgo, fully galvanised, gross weight 350kg, very good tyres and electrics, tipping mechanism and platform for easy bike loading, new galvanised bike rack and new jockey wheel, can carry two bikes with additional rack, good condition, must be seen. Tel. Paul 01202 882857. Dorset.

BLACKBIRD SCREEN £25; Blackbird tank bag and cover, £35; Honda Deaville Workshop Manual, 650 NV, £15; Honda Rebel Workshop Manual £10 all + p&p. Tel. 07887 524058.

Essex.

BMW genuine aluminium cylinder head guards, finished in red for BMW GS/GSA R1200 twin cam engine, immac cond, £50 plus p&p.

Tel. Alan 01631 566938. Argyll.

BMW F800 ST+S genuine belly pan, blue flame silencer, Quill silencer, new oil filter, new R&G swing arm protector, Street Triple seat, pillion, footrests, complete two unused oil filters, Africa twin flat slide carbs, complete exhaust. Tel. 0151 5216126 for details. Merseyside.

BMW R1100RT seats, rider pillion (both parts), £50; small nick pillion seat cover plus £7.50 postage, can email photos.Tel. 01349 368961. Inverness.

BMW REAR CRASH BARS to protect those precious panners! Came from 2010 RT 1200, as new, cost £210, sell £80. Tel. 0781 1062596.

Herts.

BODYWORK HYOSUNG 125 Cruise54, NTV 650 Kwak, GTR1000-86, GT550, GPZ600R - after market twin headlight fairing, white, Z200, Z550, GPZ 550 H2, Suzuki GS550E, GSX 550EF, RF900, Yama FJ1200 ITX Pulse Adrenalin 125, Beta 125 mono shock, Cagiva Freccia 125 88-90 Tel. 07858 134475. Durham.

DL 1000 V-STROM SKIDMARX tinted headlight protectors, £20; new Touratech oil cooler, mesh guard, used, £10; OE internal handlebar screw, new, £2; oil cooler, also fits KLV 1000, post extra. Tel. 01349 368961. Inverness.

EBC FA 174 HH rear motorcycle brake pads, unopened, £15. Tel. 0789 4078815. Notts.

EXCHANGE TRIUMPH pre-unit petrol tank, 1957 onwards for similar tank for a 1954/5 Triumph preunit; also have a Duplex 650 Nacelle top would like to swop for 1955 5T top. Tel. 07443 438187. S Yorks.

FIRESTORM 1997 standard silencers, pipes rear shock, footrests, linkages, clip-ons, brake pipes, dry stored 13 yrs, £165. Tel. 07505 602257. Lincs.

FRANK THOMAS aquare pore textile jacket with hood, olive green with black detail, size large, shoulder and elbow armour, room for back plate, thermal lining, size large, £35 ono inc p&p. Tel. 07941 670049. Norfolk.

GENUINE YAMAHA FJR1300 inner pannier bags, as new, £35; Fireblade 918 K&N air filter, brand new, still boxed, £25; Ducati ST4 centre stand, good condition, £20 Tel. 01543 458299. Staffs.

GIVI A660 Universal screen, very nice condition, 1 yr old, c/w fittings, £85 ono. Tel. 01344 453654 or 07738 900449. Berks.

GIVI TOP BOX E450 model, simply monolock with adaptor plate and side rails to fit Honda CB1300, complete, £100. buyer to collect Tel. Phil 07806 701122. Essex.

GN 125 GZ 125 Marauder, FZR 600 3he, CBR 400, NC 29, XJ 600, all must go, all cheap, Tel. 07770 987038 . Suffolk.

GOLDWING 1500SE SCREEN brand new, aerodynamic Tulsa screen, prevents wind noise and buffeting at speed, better than original and more rigid, never fitted (sold bike), cost £120, accept £70. Tel. 0208 9425151. Surrey.

GS, GZ 125, SR 125 XJ 600, FZR 600, 3HE, will post Tel. 07770 987038. Suffolk.

HIGH QUALITY FABRIC COVER for Big Tourer with screen (Goldwing, Harley, BMW or similar), weather proof, with security eye-lets around lower edges, vgc, cost over £100, accept £50.Tel. 0208 9425151. Surrey.

HONDA CB 250 jade forks/yokes, swing arm/caliper/rear wheel, suit projected builder or special MZ ETZ 250 fork stanchions and gaiters/springs, £70 plus p&p; CB 550 engine, £200 ovno; NTV 650 gold/grey bodywork/tank, £175 ono; seat, £30; yokes, £30; clocks, £35.

Tel. 07954 248611. Durham.

HONDA CB250 JADE Jap import forks/yokes front wheel, complete rear end, suit special builder/cafe racer; CB550 engine, NTV 650/600 Reeve spares, CM400 seat, CB250 Dream petrol tank, ST1100 inner pannier bags, Oxford black sports expanding panniers, like new Tel. 07954 248611; 07858 134475.

Durham.

HONDA CBF 1000A side boxes and rails, Bombay orange MRA vario screen for same adjustable fit, 2006 model £65 ono; boxes and rails £250 ono Tel. 01582 966373. Beds.

HONDA CX500 A/B exhaust collector box, genuine Honda, solid condition, no corrosion, Offers please Tel. 01723 865219. E Yorks.

HONDA FMX650 MIVV X-cone, stainless exhausts, road legal, almost new, £250; also brand new low seat/red & black, £40. Tel. 01905 726247. Worcs.

HONDA GL 1000 Goldwing Jama, original, complete exhaust system, little use, vgc, £275. Tel. 0161 766 6353. Man.

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HONDA VFR 800 FiW 1998, complete engine including Ecu, low miles, can be seen and heard running, £375 ono. Tel. 01603 250604.

Norfolk.

HONDA VFR 800FI-W Complete engine including Ecu, low miles, can be seen and heard running, £375 ono.

Tel. 01603 250604. Norfolk.

HONDA XL 600 Transalp, Givi runner rail monokey fitting kit, 87-96 new, Honda ST 1100 PANNIER BAGS, £25 used; Reeve 600/NTV 650 parts, Honda FT 500 headlamp brackets, CB350 SG parts, CX 500 maggot side panels, CG 125 drum brake model parts. Please tel/text no voicemails please. Tel. 07954 248611 . Durham.

HYDRA TRAIL Easy Lifter, small bike or scooter trailer, www.easylifter.co.uk, 2 years old, good condition, £600. Tel. 01472 398012. Lincs.

KAWASAKI GPZ 600R spares, yokes, fairing bracket, footrests and hangers, rear caliper, clocks, twin aftermarket fairing, rear seat, clutch, gears, engine covers, various frame brackets, mirrors etc, wanted Cagiva 125 Super City frame, V5, may consider full bike, Tel. 07954 248611.

Durham.

KAWASAKI KZ550 H1 engine, 1982, condition unknown therefore free to collector. Tel. 07799 804878.

S Northants.

KAWASAKI ZX12R rider and pillion footrest handers, good but need a polish, new price would be £365 £85 ono. Tel. 07850 607141. Rutland.

KAWASAKI ZXR750 original race pipe, no damage, Remose ZX9R pipe £50. offers Tel. 01432 265726.

Hertford.

KAWASAKI ZZR 1100 1998, 20k, front accident damage, broken for spares, many replacement parts bought, stainless 4-4, excellent engine, tyres, carrier, Givi topbox, sell as job lot, engine worth that alone £500. Tel. 07930 398098. Glam.

KAWASAKI ZZX 1200 tank cover, red/grey/blue stripe, excellent condition, £35 ono. Tel. 07850 607141.

Rutland.

KH 250 S1 PARTS tank forks, swinging arm, one silencer, wheels, heads and various casings, £250.

Tel. 01530 455720. Leics.

KTM MOTOCROSS twin shock rolling frame. Owned for about 20 years but life got in the way. Offers please Tel. 01278 732028. Somerset.

NEW DIABLO CORSA TYRE 120/70-17 £50; pair track stands, £20; four Davida vacuum guages, £50; front disc Aprilia RS250, as new, £25; 30 plus bike videos and DvDs, offers Tel. 07552 541258.

Herts.

ORIGINAL SILENCER for ZRX 1100, good condition £80. Tel. 01204 792512. Bolton.

PAIR NETA silver end silencers, possible Kawasaki GPZ 900R downpipe connection, diameter outer 2.2ins from connection to footplate, fixed 13 1/4ins, nice condition, £100. plus postage Tel. 01782 874933 (on answer please leave message). Staffs.

PANNIERS AND TOP BOX made by Honda, excellent condition, will split, sell for Offers Tel. 01780 764351.

Lincs.

PETROL TANK BSA C11, speedo in tank model, chrome/blue/green, needs full restoration, minor dent £85. Tel. 07951 536578. Hertford.

PETROL TANKS Honda CB 250/400 Dream, NTV 600; Kawa GPZ400 A/C; Yamaha Tor 250; TDM 850; Suzuki RG125 Gamma; NTV650 gold/grey full tank & bodywork; fuel caps and taps for above models; forks Honda CB250/4 Jade, NTV650, Yama XJ650, XJ650 Maxium, Kawa GT 550/GT750 and Z750 Tel. 07858 134475. Durham.

R & G AERO crash protectors, c/w all fittings/teardrop shaped bobbins for Suzuki GSF1250 GT, (faired version), £95 ono. Tel. 0789 4078815.

Notts.

R & G AERO cash protectors c/w all fittings/teardrop shaped bobbins for Suzuki GSF 1250 GT (faired version), £95 ono. Tel. 0789 4078815. Notts.

RELIANT 3-WHEELER 600cc engine, complete less clutch, dry stored, £50 ono. Tel. 01302 846248.

S Yorks.

RENNTEC REAR CARRIER for Kawasaki ZX12R, all fittings and spacers, £35 ono. Tel. 07850 607141. Rutland.

RENTEC REAR RACK and tail pack for Triumph Bonneville/Thruxton, chrome, as new condition, £70; VFR VTEC 09 Honda inner bags for panniers and top box, £70; Baglux tank cover for VFR VTEC, white/black, £50; all items good condition. Tel. 07745 020903. Aberdeenshire.

SCOOTER TYRES 12" Pit bike tyres 10/12/14/16, old size 18in tyres, 130/80 116 rear, 13/80/18 rearse, CBX 650 Nighthawk shaft-drive unit, rear wheel, Tel. 07954 248611.

Durham.

SEATS Honda CB350SG, NTV600/650, CM400; Kawasaki Z200, Z400J, GPZ550, H2/F, GPZ600R, F/R; Suzuki GSF400 Bandit 90, GSXR 250 92; Yamaha XS 650 SE; V-Max f/grey-black; Hyosung 125 Cruise-54, I have some spare for most bikes advertised. Tel. 07858 134475. Durham.

SINGLE BIKE TRAILER excellent condition, plenty of lashing points, spare wheel, loading ramp, recently repainted, tows very well, can deliver locally, £95. Tel. 0191 285 8856. Tyneside.

SPEEDMASTER SEAT 2006, as new , £100 ovno. Tel. 07594 420715.

Notts.

STEIB S501 SIDECAR chassis with sprung braked alloy wheel, fitted with non-Steib single seater body, also Steib spring units and some sidecar fittings, sound and restorable, £250. Tel. 01932 787187. N Surrey.

SUZUKI GLADIUS higher seat, genuine Suzuki part new never used, £60. inc p&p Tel. 07504 174923.

Kent.

SUZUKI HAYABUSA Gen 2, genuine exhausts, very light marks, Genmar riser, Scottoiler & dual injector, SW Motech rack and Kappa K47 box screen, Hayabusa cover, heated grips, still in box. Can send pics if required. £240. and I will pay postage Tel. Rab 01387 279451. Dumfriesshire.

SUZUKI VS800 GL Intruder, original brake front, master cylinder with brake cover, with new piston kit fitted, chrome plus swing arm bearings, £30 the lot inc p&p. Tel. 01784 461961. Surrey.

TANK BAG brand new, magnetic, med size, black, bought in error, not been used, £15.Tel. 07704 804893.

Beds.

THROW OVER EXPANDING PANNIERS by Nelson Rigg, excellent condition, couple of very slight stains on under side, all zips and Velcro perfect, £40 ono. Tel. 07505 119429. Cheshire.

TRIUMPH 350/500 unit pair of tappet blocks, complete (6 items) £20; Triumph 650 new 22T gearbox sprocket, £15; C15 engine unit, complete £295 will post Tel. 01376 343559. N Essex.

TRIUMPH AMERICA/SPEED-MASTER Norman Hyde 'Ikon' rear shocks, as new, they really transform the ride, £225 ono; Bonneville T100 rear handrail with fittings, as new, black, £30.Tel. 01297 489578.

Dorset.

TRIUMPH BONNEVILLE rear rack, as new, £60; also seat £60 Tel. 07876 491712; 01629 583267.

Derbys.

TRIUMPH BONNEVILLE 865 sissy bar, chrome, genuine Triumph, part number A9738018, perfect condition, cost £199, can post £100 ovno.

Tel. 01914 880694; 07804 219057.

Tyneside.

TRIUMPH ROCKET 3 2200cc, front wheel and tyre less rotors, pair front fork stanchions without yolks, front mudguard, rear tyre, all parts 3,000 dry miles only, buyer to collect. For prices tel. Tel. 01452 812158 (answer machine). Glos.

TRIUMPH ROCKET 3 Touring, 2008 original chrome silencers, used 1000 miles only, mint condition, £120 ono. Tel. 07904 302373. Gtr London.

TRIUMPH SPRINT ST 2003 r/h panels wanted please, plus brake lever and footrest r/h/s and front brake lever, want the best I can get in silver. Tel. 01628 668799. Bucks.

TRIUMPH THUNDERBIRD 900 rear chrome rack, as new condition £60.

Tel. 07876 491712; 01629 583267.

Derbys.

TRIUMPH TIGER Remus Cowe stainless steel 1050 + extension pipe, as new £200. Tel. 01255 670818. Essex.

VF1000 BOLDOR radiator c/w fans, spare radiator, set of carbs, chain and sprockets done 300 miles no more, workshop manual, £150. ono; customer collects or pays carriage. Tel. 07803 175205. Clackmannanshire.

WUNDERLICH CRASH BUNGS to fit BMW K1200R/K1300R, as new, only £35. Tel. 01625 531109. Cheshire.

YAMAHA DIVERSION Haynes manual, 600cc, good condition, £10. Tel. 07752 443794. Denbighshire.

YAMAHA DIVERSION SCREEN 93 onwards good condition, no brakes or cracks, £16. inc post Tel. 07752 443794 for more details. Denbighshire.

YAMAHA FJR 1300 rear brake caliper complete less than half price, £200. Tel. 01543 376100. .

YAMAHA FJR 1300 rear brake caliper, complete, less than half price, £200. Tel. 01543 376100. W Mids.

YAMAHA FZR 3HE Suzuki GZ 125 Marauder XJ 600, will post at cost, Tel. 07770 987038. Suffolk.

YAMAHA SPARES FZ6, top box rack, £20; tall screen, as new £25; Suzuki standard exhaust, as new, for Suzuki GSX 650, £40 Tel. 01573 224991. Kelso.

YAMAHA SUPER TENERE 660cc complete bike for spares or repair, £395; two new tyres, heated grips, fuel pump/tap trouble. Photos and more info Tel. 0781 1062596. Herts.

YAMAHA XS650 XS2 PARTS most of engine, headlamp and brackets, footrests, coils, regular, rectifier, batt. box, s/arm and more, job lot £250 ono. Tel. 01476 401243 Matt. Lincs.

YAMAHA YR5/DS7 engine, decals, £20; new YRS parts manual, £15; new PAT indicator set, £20; YBR 125 KMH clocks, new, £30; 2000 blue YZF R1 tank, tail unit, £50 each, on answer leave message. Tel. 01782 874933. Staffs.

ZX6R J2 rear shock, clean, no damage or corrosion, removed from my 23k bike, £185 ono. Tel. 07989 983281. Oxon.

Wanted

AGED BIKER seeks female biker for rides out, Honda CBR, any age, biker 70, also car owner Tel. 02072 377899 Dave. London.

BIKE WANTED nothing under 650cc, standard or chopped, unfinished projects, would like high headstock rigid, doesn't matter if it looks rough but must be a runner, smaller bikes considered £500. up to Tel. 07773 075512. W Yorks.

BUELL LIGHTING x1 relays, Tel. 07798 523780. Glos.

COMPLETE APRILIA PEGASO 125 non runner, spares or repair, parts considered or complete 123 engine Tel. 01782 874933. Staffs.

HANDLEBAR RISERS and rear rack for Kawasaki ZZR 1100 D. Tel. 0777 3103525. W Yorks.

HOLDSWORTH TRIKE CONVERSION wanted, any condition. Send pictures, or Tel. 01642 586303 (eves) with details. Durham.

HONDA GL 1000 GL1000 Goldwing wanted, prefer runner, but anything considered. Tel. 07828 103437.

Notts.

HONDA GL 1000 GOLDWING wanted, prefer runner, but anything considered, Tel. 07828 103437.

Notts.

LARGE JAP CRUISER /retro bike, prefer Z1000, Z1300, XS1100 or similar, all bikes considered and private buyer with cash waiting for correct machine, why? Tel. 07950 398750. .

LARGE JAP RETRO OR CRUISER perfer Z1000 K2 models, XS1100, Z1300, all bikes considered, private buyer, cash waiting for correct machine WHY Tel. 07950 398750 Chris. West Mids.

REAR MUDGUARD WANTED to fit 1998 Virago XV 1100, any condition, Tel. 01444 416931. W Sussex.

TRIUMPH JACKET or Harley Davidson wanted, 2XL size, must be good condition, also looking for same sized T-shirts again must be good condition, cash waiting. Tel. 07950 398750. .

WANTED - HONDA SLR 650W rear wheel, must be in good condition, no buckles, damage, loose spokes etc, would collect,Tel. 07976 666460.W Mids.

WANTED BOOKS on Motorcycle Racing at Brooklands, also Jap The Vintage Years and Jap End Of An Era,

by Jeff Clew, Tel. 01543 425795.

Staffs.

WANTED FOR Kawasaki Z400 1977, British, one or two original unused diaphragms for carburettor part no. 16126/1042. Tel. 01772 335748. Lancs.

WANTED TRIUMPH TR6 Pre OIF Civy or ex police, any condition considered, also 5TA, same details. Tel. 0151 259 1596. Liverpool.

WANTED URGENT for this year's racing, single or twin motor, roller starter, battery operated, please help if possible, cash waiting or can exchange bike parts, Tel. 0208 8944704. Twickenham.

WANTED URGENT single or twin roller starter motor,battery operated,please help, cash or can swop bike parts,Tel. 0208 8944704.Twickenham.

YAMAHA FJ1200 3CV wiring harness to fitted 88 model, non-ABS, Suzuki DL1000 centre stand and crashbars, RG125 - 90 model Gamma full wiring, Harness CDi, pick-up etc; Yamaha TDR 250 tail piece, fairing, workshop manual Tel. 07858 134475. Durham.

Parts Wanted

GRIMECA 230mm 4 leading shoe front brake Speedo worm drive and skew gear Tel. 07505 602257. N E Lincs.

HONDA CB250 RS 1995, metal front mudguard wanted, Tel. 0116 2124910. Leics.

HONDA CB250RS single deluxe electric start model, must in excellent condition Tel. 01228 543782. .

HONDA CG125 Brazilian 89 model carb wanted, ex. cond, low mileage.

Tel. 02082 203383. Essex.

HONDA FIREBLADE 900RR 1993, top fairing, round headlamp type, in base white and moffits, red, also fairing screen Tel. 07867 746438.

Yorkshire.

HONDA FIREBLADE 900RR 1993, rear hugger, also Mini Moto Balta water cooled engine, 50cc or 70cc, must have carb, pull start and coil Tel. 07867 746438. Yorkshire.

KAWASAKI Z750 L3-L4 1983-84 grab rail, full stand wanted, other parts considered Tel. 01782 874933.

Staffs.

REAR BRAKE ARM LINKAGE for the BSA Bantam D3, 1956, must be swinging arm model or the D5 swinging arm model, it is longer than the D1, it has a crank on it to clear frame and chain adjuster; also wanted British bike bits, basket cases, etc.Tel. 01617 406106. Manchester.

RENNTEC RACK with or without box wanted for 06 Suzuki Bandit Tel. 07732 282299. Staffs.

RELIANT ROBIN/RIALTO spares wanted as in engine, gearbox etc, from the 1990s era for a rebuild (we are brave!) but anything considered, even non runners and can trailer away. Tel. 01205 260874 with details price etc.. Lincs.

WANTED 1987-88 frame V5 125 Lucky Explorer. Tel. 07858 134475.

Durham.

WANTED 1980 SUZUKI RM 125 forks and front wheel, Tel. Peter on 01633 258312 or 07906 622247.

Newport.

WANTED ROYAL ENFIELD turbo twin headlamp LU/59287 plus brake drum and sprocket 49t part No. 37471. Tel. 0117 9568938. Bristol.

Miscellaneous

1000 MOTORCYCLE MAG-AZINES M/C Sport 1962/92, International 1985/94, Enthusiast 1981/87, Classic Bike 1978/88, job lots only, heavy, buyer collects, also motorcycle books from 1948 Tel. 01642 484073. Teeside.

3-BIKE TRAILER new, box section steel, study, mini hubs, brakes, wheels, including spare, £250; Laverda 750 frame, £300; plus tank, £100; Morini 350, 500, frame, £250; plus other parts.Tel. 01268 710946; 07833 906288. Essex.

3-BIKE TRAILER new box section, steel sturdy, mini hubs, brakes, wheels, including spare, £250; box trailer, £80. Tel. 01268 710946; 07833 906288. Essex.

AIR COMPRESSOR V-Twin, 3hp, 240v, 50 ltr tank, with access-ories, spray gun, unused, light use only, instructions, £140.Tel. 01744 894944.

Lancs.

AKITO RACE LEATHERS two-piece, in red/white/black, like new, sized 48/58, worn once, £120.Tel. 01422 377883; 07960 292622. Yorks.

APRILIA RSV 1000 Giannelli Titanium can, 2004 model, may fit other models, good used condition, £140. £11 p&p Tel. 0785 3055692. Notts.

BELSTAFF TROUSERS ladies black motorcycle trousers, size 16, inside leg 30", padded knees £20; mens new black laced sided motorbike trousers, size 38" waist, 30" leg, cost £89, sell £50; Triumph Bonneville 02 crash bars, good condition, offers Tel. 07790 934835. Derbys.

BELSTAFF WANTED wax cotton jacket, trials or road, will collect or pay postage. Tel. 01432 353313.

Herefordshire.

BEOWULF RAD COVER Beowulf s/steel rad cover for Suzuki Bandit GSF 1250, £40 ono. Tel. 0789 4078815. Notts.

BIKER JACKET 'Brando' style black leather, hi-waist zips n studs, belt n buckle, size S, suit small lady/teen, used, vgc, £50. Tel. 01933 276962.

Northants.

BIKESAFE LOCK-UP for big cruiser for sale, never been assembled, £300.Tel. 01373 464170. Somerset.

BIRDS/WILDLIFE books/magazines, swap same m/cycle any country. Tel. 01277 200530. Essex.

BOOKS Norton Twins/Singles by Roy Bacon; Complete Encyclo-paedia Delet M/S by Mirco; Norton Story by Bob Holliday; Whatever Happened to British Industry M/C by Bert HP Wood; Mike Hailwood M/C Racing Legend, Brecon. Tel. 01874 623645. Brecon.

BOOKS Bikes at Brooklands, Noel Pope; Brooklands and Beyond, Charles Mortimer; Brooklands Behind the Scenes, Charles Mortimer; Brooklands in the 20s, Peter Hartley; A Clubman at Brooklands, AC Perryman; Goldie, A. Goland, £5 each + p&p.Tel. 01624 897998. Isle of Man. BOOKS HISTORIC Motorcycle Cavalcade by Ixion 1950; Trials Riding

by Max King 1952; Daily Mail Motorcycling Book by Roland Davies; Pitman's Rudge; Pitman's Norton; BSA 'B' Model, 1937 to 1940; TT Programmes 49,52, 53; Haynes Bultaco, from 72 onwards. Tel. 01626 834007 for more details. Devon.

BOOKS WANTED Bikes at Brooklands in the Pioneer Years and Brooklands Bikes in the 20s, both by Peter Hartley Tel. 01543 425795.

Staffs.

BRIGGS AND STRATTON 4 stroke mower engines, 1 of 3.5hp, £20; 1 of 5.5hp, £25, both complete fuel tanks etc. Tel. 01376 343559. N Essex.

CHERISHED REGISTRATION for Yamaha R6 for sale - R6 JCA - on retention, £500. Tel. 07740 355577.

Surrey.

CLOTHING - Hein Gericke gents Desert Sheltex pant, black/sand, size XL, very little used, as new condition, cost £159 new, offered at £85. plus £10 p&p Tel. 01235 535807; 07795 672445. Gtr London.

CLYMER MANUAL Honda 100-125 singles, 1970 to 1972, used condition, £8 plus p&p. Tel. 07848 917218. Lincs.

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62 CLASSIFIEDS DRAGGING JEANS waist 38", inside leg 29", colour grey/blue, little use, £50. Tel. 01302 846682. S Yorks.

FIELDSHEER (American) mesh vented jacket with zip-in liner, new with tags, size M, blue/white reflective, CE pads, back, shoulders, elbows, keeps you cool & protected, £50 plus p&p. Tel. John 01522 871098. Lincs.

FRANK THOMAS leather trousers, padded knees and hips, approx. 34" waist £25. Tel. 01252 702436. Surrey.

FRANK THOMAS aqua pore textile jacket with hood, olive green with black detail, should and elbow armour, room for back plate, thermal lining, size L, £50 ono inc p&p. Tel. 01553 811497. Norfolk.

FRANK THOMAS titanium armoured 3-layer (two removable) jacket, £40; Akita Viper armoured jacket, £30; hood jeans with knee and hip armour, £50; boots, £20; helmet, £20; gloves, £10; all vgc. Tel. Rob 01751 477080 (eves best). N Yorks.

FRANK THOMAS AIRFLOW SUIT blue/black with detachable lining, jacket size XXL, trousers size XL, £45 ono. plus p&p; or buyer collects.

Tel. 01235 535807. Oxon.

FRANK THOMAS BOOTS ladies, size 7, £20; BMW summer Gortex leather gloves, size 6/6.5, £15. collection or post at cost Tel. 07812 350169. S Yorks.

GENUINE BMW K100 blue leatherette, first aid kit, excellent cond, unused, £12. inc p&p Tel. Eric 01287 651116; 07747 675016. N Yorks.

GIVI REAR CARRIER and luggage rack for BMW F800GS with two Givi cases, used once, £300. Tel. 01883 371854. Surrey.

GIVI SAT NAV waterproof case, c/w handlebar bracket, take GPS up to 3.5", £12. #NAME? Tel. 01235 535807. Gtr London.

GIVI TREKKER BOXES two 33ltrs sizes and one 54ltrs, brand new, used once, pannier racks, rear rack to fit TDM Yamaha 900, 2012, as new, cost £650 £550. Tel. 07970 825602. W Mids.

GIVI T470 Silver Line magnetic tank bag, excellent condition, used only once, c/w magnets, 4 x securing straps, ruck sack adaptor strap, preattached rain cover, expandable, buyer will not be disappointed, £55 ono. Tel. 01344 453654 or 07738 900449. Berks.

HALVARSSONS NEWMAN motorcycle gloves, size 10, great condition, £45 ono. Tel. 0789 4078815. Notts.

HAYNES MANUAL Honda 750 Four all models, 1969 on, good condition, £8 plus p&p. Tel. 07848 917218.

Lincs.

HAYNES MANUAL Honda Shadow VT600 & 750, 1988 to 2003, vgc, £8 plus p&p. Tel. 07848 917218. Lincs.

HAYNES MANUALS BSA Bantam, 1948 to 1971, good condition, £8 plus p&p. Tel. 07848 917218. Lincs.

HAYNES MANUALS Honda Four 500 & 350, 1971 on, cover dirty, £8 plus p&p. Tel. 078489 17218. Lincs.

HAYNES MANUALS BMW R850 and 1100 4 valve twins, 93-97 and BMW R1200 twins 04 to 06, as new cond, £10. each plus p&p Tel. 07747 675016; 01287 651116.Tyne &Wear.

HAYNES WORKSHOP MANUALS Honda XL/XR 250 & 500, 1978-84, £9; Clymer Suzuki DR 250/350 1990-94, £11; Kawasaki 250/400, 1972 onwards, £9; Yamaha Virago 535cc-1100cc, 1987-96, £12; Osprey Norton Singles, Roy Bacon £25 Tel. 01484 663007. W Yorks.

HEIN GERICKE leather motorcycle jacket, as new, cost £250, accept offers around £120; XL textile jacket, XL, good condition, £15. Tel. Robert on 07545846867. W Yorks.

HEIN GERICKE textile suit, jacket size approx 42", trousers size approx 32", average condition (no damage etc, still plenty of life left), £25. Tel. 07847 407463. Northants.

HONDA VFR 750 FL/M/N/P Nitron rear shock, (non remote type), cost £400 new, will accept £240. + £15 post. Tel. 07817 762804. Glam.

LEATHER JACKET with tassles, size med, vgc, swap biker badges; WANTED Lewis leather lightning jacket, gloves. Tel. 01277 200530.

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www.motorcyclemonthly.co.uk LEATHER JACKET older style, well worn, padded, new zip, suit casual or retro bike £15. Tel. 01252 702436. Surrey.

MG 2S Hatchback, 2003, manual, 107k miles, t&t, drives superb, lovely clean motor, £895. Tel. 07950 398750; 01384 823222. W Mids.

MILLERS KR2T high perform-ance two stroke oil for bikes and karts 10, one litre bottles £50 or £5 each, offers invited but buyer collects due to weight. Tel. 01582 601467. Beds.

MINICHAMPS MODEL Norton Manx, Ray Petty, 1960 £75; Ebbro 110 scale Honda CR 110 cub racing bike, 1962 £80; Rudge Book of the Road, leather bound, 1927, as new £65 Tel. 01484 663007. W Yorks.

MOTORCYCLE GLOVES vintage 1960s gauntlet type, leather, wool lined, original, g/c £15; pedal cycle leather saddle, coil springs, not damaged, old £10; collect or plus postage Tel. 01299 266565. Worcs.

NEW BMW LEATHER BELT fit up to 40 waist BMW rondel on buckle, unused present, £12 + p&p. Tel. Eric 01287 651116 07747 675016. N Yorks.

PAIR NEW REAR PADS for Bulldog 1100, £12; Buldog clutch cable, £10; Thunderbird coolant pump, £50; EN500 manual, £10; CBF 1000 leather tank cover, tan, £50; CBF 1000 front mudguard, orange, £30.

Tel. 07930 663930. Lancs.

PORTABLE GENERATOR 4.5 KVA, Powderstorm, new/unused, still in box, £200 ono. Tel. 07850 607141.

Leics.

ROCK BOOTS size 10, purple flame design, brand new, never worn, cost £140, sell for £80. collect only Tel. 07847 407463. Northants.

RST FULL FACE HELMET size L, Cosmic blue and black, worn twice, perfect, box and bag, £60; Oxford tank and tail bag, unused, rrp £59.99, accept £40 with sat nav. connection and map cover, etc. Tel. 07970 409503. Derbys.

RST HELMET Cosmic blue/black, L, boxed, bag as new, £65; RST jacket, small but generous to size, armoured silver/black, £45; Oxford tank, and tail pack, Sat nav holder, waterproof map holder, Satnav connections, new, accept £45. Tel. 07970 409503. Derbys.

RUKKA ATLAS gloves, size 7, excellent condition, worn only twice, all but brand new, genuine reason for sale, £85 ono. Tel. 07738 900449 or 01344 453654. Berks.

SUZUKI BANDIT Mk1 1200cc, Haynes manual, £10; Renthal rack, £20; road legal can, £50, all good condition Tel. 07775 565288. Lincs.

SUZUKI WORKSHOP MANUAL Clymer RM-125 to 500, 1981, 1988, vgc, no grubby pages £12. #NAME? Tel. 01661 854696. N East.

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