Sam Hewitt

Rapid advances: technology takes a hold

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Sam Hewitt

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11th July 2016

So, technology, it’s here to stay, what’s your favourite improvement for old dirt bikes? Rapid advances: technology takes a hold Sometimes the absurdity of a situation comes along and slaps you metaphorically on the cheek… For instance, while wondering just how to start off the regular trawl through the classic off-road scene, which forms this…
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THAT WAS THE YEAR…The ISDT that nearly didn’t happen

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Sam Hewitt

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11th July 2016

The 48th International Six days Trial in 1973 was expected to be conducted with all the razzmatazz and over-the-top promotion that the American organisation hosting it could provide. Expected, but it nearly didn’t happen at all! THAT WAS THE YEAR…The ISDT that nearly didn’t happen Our Vase B team with, left to right: Dave Smith,…
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A Triumph of ingenuity

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Sam Hewitt

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11th July 2016

A stint as deputy manager for the Vase team in the 1973 ISDT gave Chris Oliver first-hand experience of the Triumph Adventurer based team bikes… handy when he came to build a replica. A Triumph of ingenuity A deviation from standard is the centre stand which Chris wanted on the bike – the originals didn’t…
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2015 Vets MXDN: Farleigh Castle

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Sam Hewitt

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11th July 2016

Speak to any EVO or Twinshock motocross fan and they will probably say the highlight of their season is undoubtedly the Vets MXDN at Farleigh Castle. 2015 Vets MXDN: Farleigh Castle One of the European contingent who make this event so special is Cedric Mellotte with a pretty trick Yam. The legendary ex GP circuit,…
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Cholmondeley Pageant of Power: Classic Scramble Demonstration

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Sam Hewitt

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11th July 2016

The Annual Cholmondeley – pronounced ‘Chumley’ – Pageant of Power takes place every June in the beautiful grounds of Cholmondeley Castle near Whitchurch in rural Cheshire where the Cholmondeley family have lived since Norman times. Cholmondeley Pageant of Power: Classic Scramble Demonstration Peter and Bill in action, is Bill lining up to pass Peter? CPOP…
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Miller’s ‘other’ Ariel

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Sam Hewitt

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11th July 2016

It was well known in the 1960s that Sammy Miller ran two almost identical Ariels –though 786 GON was often sidelined in favour of the more famous GOV 132. Miller’s ‘other’ Ariel Though similar to GOV 132 there are subtle differences with the engine spec. Once Sammy Miller retired his Ariel-based trials bikes and went…
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Cantilever Beezer

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Sam Hewitt

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11th July 2016

These days a monoshock or cantilever suspension system is considered ‘normal’, but in 1962 John Wilkinson must have caused a bit of a stir when he turned up at a scramble with this Goldie. Cantilever Beezer It’s pretty radical even now – in the 1960s it must have really caught the eye. In the competition…
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Auction Do’s And Don’ts

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Sam Hewitt

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11th July 2016

For many it’s the highlight of the show weekend, but if you think you can just turn up at the Bonhams Autumn Stafford Sale this October 17-18 and expect to walk away with a bargain, think again. Buying at auction needs careful planning and consideration. After all, fail to prepare, prepare to fail. Here are…
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Stafford Motorcycle Show Is A Roaring Success

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Sam Hewitt

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11th July 2016

One of the premier events on the motorcycle calendar has enjoyed yet another bumper weekend, as enthusiasts poured in to Staffordshire County Showground to see star guests, stunning bike restorations and a record-breaking Bonhams sale. Stafford Motorcycle Show Is A Roaring Success This Brough Superior was one of three to sell at Stafford, making the…
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Original and unrestored

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Sam Hewitt

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11th July 2016

It started off as a nice idea when CDB was offered a totally original Francis-Barnett trials bike to feature. How many other comp bikes had survived unrestored, we asked, can’t be many surely? Maybe we’d get three or four out of the idea… seems there are more survivors out there than we thought. Anyway, just…
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