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Words Tim Britton Pics Nick Haskell The swinging Sixties were over, the Seventies almost through and not only was Jeff Smith’s second world MX championship but a distant memory for off-road fans but so was the factory he raced for, when all eyes turned on a tall, blond Hampshire lad making his mark on the…

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Motorcycle racer John ‘Moon Eyes’ Cooper found fame and success during the golden age of road racing in the late 1960s and early 1970s.

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A man on a mission to succeed. Words Dave Gittins Pics Andy Withers Tim Dallaway seems to have been around the classic scene for years. His father, John (number 64), usually aboard a 350 BSA, was a regular competitor when Tim was just a lad and his mother, Val, did her stint as secretary of…

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Do you make, import or otherwise supply bits and pieces, clothing or other stuff the world of off-road motorcycling needs to know about? If so, then your product could be featured in CDB. Contact Helen in advertising on 01507 529574 or Tim Britton on 07739 615605 or [email protected] Keeping the wire tight Our project Yamaha…

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There has been at least some progress in the workshop with our collection of machinery. Words: Tim Britton Jerry’s Jumbo Jerry’s rolled up his sleeves and is pushing on to reach rolling frame stage with the SWM and so far he’s more than pleased with the results. Over the last few weeks, as I have…

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Oh, and one to race too! Words and pics: Tim Britton If your business is based on a particular model of motorcycle to the exclusion of all others, then there are a number of ways one can promote one’s core activities. The first is to get out there on the track and show just what…

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As the International Dirt Bike Show moves into a new phase, we take a look at dirt bike shows from the past. Words: Tim Britton Pics: Mortons Archive The International Dirt Bike Show had a new home this year. The popular annual off-road event took place at Stafford County Showground over the weekend of September…

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Build a bike for a world champ to ride? No pressure then… Words Tim Britton Pics Tim Britton, Fiona Watson and Martin Mathews Building a motorcycle which will be used by a former world champion, not just ridden for display purposes but used in a proper trial, is a daunting prospect. After all, your workmanship…

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This mythical shed is getting quite full, but there is always room for one more motorcycle in there and when it’s as good as this JAP then room would be made anyway. Words and Pics: Tim Britton In the world of performance engines, John Alfred Prestwich sort of cornered the market early on, right at…

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