Classic Dirt Bike

  • DIRTPRODUCTS

    DIRTPRODUCTS

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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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  • Three not of a kind

    Three not of a kind

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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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  • New Old Stock

    New Old Stock

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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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  • Telford gets more Classic Dirt!

    Telford gets more Classic Dirt!

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    Bernie Schreiber, the American World Trials champion of 1979, and Bryan ‘Badger’ Goss, the 1970 British 500cc motocross champion, are guests for the Telford Classic Dirt Bike Show of 2020.

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  • Showtime

    Showtime

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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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  • Hand-built for a master

    Hand-built for a master

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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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  • You need a Jap in your shed

    You need a Jap in your shed

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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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  • Cub’s Classic

    Cub’s Classic

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    Many dads and lads ride the ‘Scottish’ but only onedad and lad duo have won it. Words and pics: Tim Britton As the suspense mounted in the hall of the Leven Centre on Saturday evening after the pre65 Scottish was over, the big question on everyone’s lips was who had won? There were favourites, of…

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  • Calendar girls – and boys

    Calendar girls – and boys

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    The Kia Series has been raising funds for a teenage cancer charity in memory of young trials rider Dominic Feaks who died last year at the age of 21. Of the many fundraising events, potentially the most glamorous would be the calendar girls shoot held in July, at Ali and Carmel Haigh’s beautiful farm and…

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  • County Durham Baa Classic

    County Durham Baa Classic

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    A shameless plug for the editor’s own club now… Castleside Motor Club organised a two-day trial in the County Durham countryside near Edmundbyers. Using land not previously available, the Baa Classic attracted a decent number of riders. Restricted to twinshock and classics by request of the land owner the trial was backed by the Baa…

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