To people with a special interest in Swedish half-litre four-stroke motocross machines from the late Fifties and early Sixties names like Monark, Husqvarna and Lito will sound familiar. These brands of bikes came in different
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SID'S SCOTTISH…
Tyndrum was a long old ride from Fort William and a tricky number to get right. “Does it feel 50 years ago?” I asked Alan Lampkin as he posed self-consciously with his 1966 Scottish Six
Read moreOriginal and unrestored
It’s a pretty standard looking machine, but Chip did a few special tweaks to make his ISDE week easier. In 1980, Chip Howell, a San Diego-area motocrosser decided on a new goal, representing the USA
Read moreCantilever Beezer
It’s pretty radical even now – in the 1960s it must have really caught the eye. In the competition world the construction of a special used to be a reasonably common thing, the motivation for
Read moreMiller'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 two-stroke, the machines were sold off and continued to be used at
Read moreCholmondeley Pageant of Power: Classic Scramble Demonstration
Peter and Bill in action, is Bill lining up to pass Peter? CPOP is a three-day pageant encompassing absolutely everything that any self-respecting petrol-head could wish for. Not only can you view some of the
Read more2015 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, which has now earned the title, “The field of dreams” is
Read moreA Triumph of ingenuity
A deviation from standard is the centre stand which Chris wanted on the bike – the originals didn’t have them, relying on a side stand only. “If I could have afforded one, then I would
Read moreTHAT WAS THE YEAR…The ISDT that nearly didn't happen
Our Vase B team with, left to right: Dave Smith, Geoff Chandler, Mick Bowers, Geoff Monk and Dave Hobbs with team management of Chris Oliver and Ian Driver. It’s all well and good reading up
Read moreBuilt to go – good enough to show
A bike built to go can be good enough to show. The 1970 250cc two-stroker has just recently been purchased by the Irish motocross racer who already has in his possession a superb collection of
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