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TECH: Torquing points: Cars vs. Bikes
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Alan Dowds enlightens us… My Dad, Jim Dowds, started his working life as a car mechanic, though by the time I came along, he had moved on to work at the IBM computer factory in Greenock. Amazingly, back in the 1960s, computers had a lot of mechanical parts in them – solenoids, relays and the…
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DAY RIDE: Antrim Coast Road
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Mikko Nieminen reports… Pics: Geoff Hill and Mikko Nieminen The Antrim Coast Road is one of the top rides in the UK, but I would be lying if I said that this was a great winter ride from start to finish. Not because the coast road itself isn’t great (it really is!), but because I had…
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Throwback to the 2024 Classic Bike Guide Winter Classic
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As the excitement builds for next year’s Classic Bike Guide Winter Classic, why not take a trip down memory lane? Popular YouTuber ThatBikerSimon, known for his captivating motorcycle content, shared a fantastic video earlier in the year showcasing highlights from our 2024 Winter Classic show. From iconic displays to a buzzing atmosphere, it’s a must-watch for…
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1000 miles in 24 hours on a £400 Suzuki GSX600
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Last month’s write-up saw some jeopardy as the little Suzuki was neither running, nor had an MoT, with less than a week before the Longest Day Challenge…
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CAMPING WITH YOUR BIKE: Something for 2025?
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It’s a bit nippy to consider sleeping outdoors right now, but we did much of it in the late summer. Here are a few pointers if you’ve ever considered taking your bike, a tent, and some bits away. We’ve also reviewed a lot of relevant gear and accessories. Just click ‘read online’ from our home…
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Project Bike: Fixing up a £400 Suzuki GSX600F | Part 4
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Dave bought this Suzuki GSX600F for £400 to participate in the Longest Day Challenge, but before it can cover 1000 miles in a day it needs a bit of work. Ok, a lot of work… Can he get it ready in time?
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Love at first sight: Yamaha XS650
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It was love at first sight for Leona – the only problem was her mum had just bought it for herself!
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Project Bike: Fixing up a £400 Suzuki GSX600F | Part 3
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Dave bought this Suzuki GSX600F for £400 to participate in the Longest Day Challenge, but before it can cover 1000 miles in a day it needs a bit of work. Ok, a lot of work… Can he get it ready in time? Words & photography: Dave Manning Originally published in the July 2024 issue of…
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ARCHIVE: 1991 was a good year for Yamaha
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LUCKY NUMBER SEVEN 1991 was a pretty good year for Yamaha. VJMC’s Steve Cooper remembers how it went down… As is so often the way in many motor sports, a capricious decision caused a lot of head scratching and work for the Yamaha team ahead of the 1991 season. Michelin’s bean counters decided the cons…
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Riding in the Wet: Pushing to the Limits
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Have you ever wondered how much tyre grip is compromised in the wet? We certainly have, which is why we decided to conduct our own bespoke test to find out. Using Bridgestone’s T32 sports-touring tyres, we set out to explore their performance in challenging, wet conditions—pushing both the tyres and ourselves to the limit! From…
