RealClassic.co.uk is the most comprehensive classic biking site that we know of, featuring expert and enthusiastic riders from all around the world who share their passion for old motorcycles. It's where you buy, sell, read about, wrangle about and celebrate all kinds of classic bike. http://www.realclassic.co.uk/index.html Wed, 18 Dec 2002 16:45:00 +0000 Mon, 02 Jan 2012 10:45:00 +0000 http://www.realclassic.co.uk/banners/tinyrc.gif http://www.realclassic.co.uk/index.html Festival of 1000 Bikes Competition: Win exclusive admission to meet the racing stars at an exclusive buffet reception. Wayne Gardner, Carl Fogarty, Christian Sarron, Jamie Whitham, Mick Grant, Trevor Nation http://www.realclassic.co.uk/newsfiles/festival_1000_bikes_compo_2103.html Wed, 22 May 2013 14:45:00 +0000 One of the biggest annual gatherings of classic British bikes doesn't happen in Britain. In fact, it's about as far from Blighty as you can get without actually leaving the planet. Derek Pickard explains http://www.realclassic.co.uk/ridesfiles/2013_all_british_motorcycle_rally.html Mon, 20 May 10:45:00 +0000 Most Laverda twin enthusiasts dismiss the Alpino for being bland and short on performance and tend to recommend its rip-snorting sibling, the Montjuic. Yet the original 500 twin has its followers http://www.realclassic.co.uk/laverda_alpino_500.html Fri, 17 May 2013 11:45:00 +0000 If you live within riding range of Cassington and have an interest in British bikes, then the BMRC say you'll be welcome at their weekly meetings http://www.realclassic.co.uk/newsfiles/british_motorcycle_riders_club_oxford.html Wed, 15 May 2013 14:45:00 +0000 Over 1.4 million pounds was spent on classic motorcycles at the Bonhams auction at Stafford last month. The highest bid was, inevitably, for a Vincent Black Shadow, but we were watching the prices of some more down to earth classic British bikes http://www.realclassic.co.uk/newsfiles/bonhams_auction_stafford_2013_results.html Mon, 13 May 2013 14:45:00 +0000 A trio of BSA Bantams set out on an ambitious overnight navigation trial. The first one didn't last the night. Will the other two reach the end? Phil Keast continues his tale http://www.realclassic.co.uk/bsa_bantam_into_the_light.html Fri, 10 May 2013 10:45:00 +0000 The BSA Bantam Club has published an excellent booklet, in which Simon Holyfield explores the background to the breed and shares his experiences with restoring his own eBay bargain. Here's how to send off for your FREE copy, with excerpts from his adventure to get you started http://www.realclassic.co.uk/bsa_bantam_free_booklet.html Wed, 08 May 2013 17:15:00 +0000 Members of the BSA Bantam Club venture west to take part in an ambitious overnight navigation event. Phil Keast tells the first part of the tale http://www.realclassic.co.uk/bsa_bantam_through_the_night.html Mon, 06 May 2013 11:15:00 +0000 The Bikes For Sale, Bikes Wanted and Bits For Sale pages have just been updated, and if there's nothing in there for you, try our list of eBay Bargain Bucket Bikes that are about to end http://www.realclassic.co.uk/bargain.html Fri, 02 May 2013 11:25:00 +0000 Every month, RealClassic features road-tests, owner reports, real-life rebuilds and hands-on restoration projects of brilliant British bikes and international exotica. http://www.realclassic.co.uk/aboutfiles/buy_real_classic_magazine_back_issues.html#issue109 Wed, 01 May 2013 15:45:00 +0000 Brian Jones explains why he chose to rejuvenate a 15 year old Japanese bike when most people would restore an old Brit, and reveals that even Hondas aren't immune to mechanical mishap http://www.realclassic.co.uk/honda_xlr200_rebuild.html Mon, 29 Apr 2013 15:15:00 +0000 It's a century since Veloce built the first Velocette, and the firm's sporting singles are still some of the most desirable classic bikes on the planet http://www.realclassic.co.uk/velocette_venom_viper_sports_singles.html Fri, 26 Apr 2013 11:45:00 +0000 What was life like for female riders in the 1920s? Mrs Elk recommends a recent reprint of an inter-war classic book http://www.realclassic.co.uk/books/motorcycling_for_women.html Wed, 24 Apr 2013 14:45:00 +0000 Hundreds of classic motorcycles will go under the hammer during the Bonhams sale at the Stafford Show on 28th April. Here are a few old Britbikes which the RC Crew will be watching with interest http://www.realclassic.co.uk/newsfiles/bonhams_auction_april_2013_preview.html Mon, 22 Apr 2013 11:45:00 +0000 Roy Workman visits a spiffy collection of classic vehicles in Bedfordshire and recalls when he witnessed one of the first Honda motorcycle racers to attack a British track http://www.realclassic.co.uk/placefiles/stondon_motor_museum_bedfordshire.html Fri, 19 Apr 2013 14:45:00 +0000 Britain's biggest classic bike show takes place this month at Stafford. Look carefully and amid the stunning motorcycles, bulging autojumble, masses of memorabilia, superstar riders and auction action, you'll discover Britain's scruffiest classic bike magazine, too http://www.realclassic.co.uk/newsfiles/stafford_show_april_2013_preview.html Wed, 17 Apr 2013 14:45:00 +0000 The Dragonfly has become the most easily-recognised Douglas motorcycle. But, for Rowena Hoseason, the 90 Plus was the company's most remarkable achievement http://www.realclassic.co.uk/douglas_90_80_plus.html Mon, 15 Apr 2013 11:45:00 +0000 The rumours are confirmed: there's a new Enfield importer. However, the previous incumbent hasn't quite left the building http://www.realclassic.co.uk/newsfiles/royal_enfield_new_importer_confirmed_motogb.html Fri, 12 Apr 2013 10:45:00 +0000 Looking for a modern bike with a modicum of classic character? There is an alternative, argues Martin Gelder, provide you don't mind the taste of Marmite http://www.realclassic.co.uk/harley_davidson_sportster_guide.html Wed, 10 Apr 2013 12:15:00 +0000 The first of the season's classic track events gets under way this month, with the Thundersprint on April 21st. Plus a superstar signs up for the Festival of 1000 Bikes, and there's a four-cylinder theme for Beezumph 22 http://www.realclassic.co.uk/newsfiles/classic_trackdays_update_2013.html Mon, 08 Apr 2013 10:45:00 +0000 Dave Winfield's BSA A7 Shooting Star won the RealClassic award at the Spring 2013 South of England Classic Motorcycle Show. Here's why http://www.realclassic.co.uk/bsa_a7ss.html Fri, 05 Apr 2013 12:45:00 +0000 This month's RealClassic magazine features three BSAs, three Triumphs: five singles, three twins, two triples: two Nortons, an Enfield and a really weird Moto Guzzi. How can you resist? http://www.realclassic.co.uk/aboutfiles/buy_real_classic_magazine_back_issues.html#issue108 Wed, 02 Apr 2013 11:45:00 +0000 The Bikes For Sale, Bikes Wanted and Bits For Sale pages have just been updated, and if there's nothing in there for you, try our list of eBay Bargain Bucket Bikes that are about to end http://www.realclassic.co.uk/bargain.html Tue, 02 Apr 2013 12:25:00 +0000 Richard Jones attends the classic racing motorcycle test day at Mallory Park and presents a visual feast of old motorcycles going quite fast (and some standing still, too) http://www.realclassic.co.uk/ridesfiles/mallory_park_classic_racer_test_day.html Fri, 29 Mar 11:45:00 +0000 You might expect that everyone sufficiently fortunate to ride old motorcycles would inevitably be cheerful. Frank Westworth can't understand why not entirely everyone is http://www.realclassic.co.uk/opinionfiles/another_motorcycle_dealer_closed.html Wed, 27 Mar 14:45:00 +0000 What did lads get up to, back when BSA Bantams were the motorcycle of choice for youthful despatch riders in the City of London? Daniel Hicks spins a story which might have a sniff of the truth in it http://www.realclassic.co.uk/opinionfiles/london_despatch_riding_memories.html Mon, 25 Mar 09:45:00 +0000 An online concours competition has been launched for Triumph Tiger Cubs and Terriers. Regular RC readers will recognise one of the judges http://www.realclassic.co.uk/newsfiles/triumph_tiger_cub_virtual_show.html Fri, 22 Mar 2013 10:45:00 +0000 Folk have been trying to fix the Ariel Square Four's flaws for donkey's years. One solution was to insert the engine into Norton's featherbed frame. An Arton special along those lines goes under the hammer at the Stafford Show http://www.realclassic.co.uk/ariel_square_four_specials.html Wed, 20 Mar 2013 14:45:00 +0000 Two wonderful old warriors have emerged from hibernation. Do you happen to know anything about either of these classic motorcycles? http://www.realclassic.co.uk/newsfiles/radco_royal_enfield_barn_find.html Mon, 18 Mar 2013 10:45:00 +0000 In the 1960s, Triumph built a dedicated enduro version of their popular 500cc twin. Most of them were exported to America. Here's one which came back to the UK http://www.realclassic.co.uk/triumph_t100sc.html Fri, 15 Mar 2013 11:45:00 +0000 Roger Houghton reports on an amazing sixth win for Velo-riding Kevin Robertson in South Africa's premier classic motorcycle rally http://www.realclassic.co.uk/ridesfiles/johannesburg_to_durban_2013.html Wed, 13 Mar 17:15:00 +0000 The first event of the RealClassic year was a chilly one! Even so, stalwart riders braved the icy weather to join the crowds at the South of England Showground http://www.realclassic.co.uk/ridesfiles/south_england_real_classic_show_2013.html Mon, 11 Mar 17:25:00 +0000 In the new issue of RealClassic magazine we discover what might be the world's first Triton, meet Ariels a-plenty at the house of the horse, consider whether Edward Turner did for Indian, and feature more classic machines from Morini, BSA, Bridgestone and Royal Enfield http://www.realclassic.co.uk/aboutfiles/buy_real_classic_magazine_back_issues.html#issue107 Fri, 08 Mar 2013 11:45:00 +0000 In 1932, Robert Fulton Jr set off aboard a Douglas twin on a round the world ride from England to America. The essence of that adventure is revealed in images in this rarely-seen hardback book http://www.realclassic.co.uk/books/long_journey_home_book.html Wed, 06 Mar 2013 14:45:00 +0000 The Bikes For Sale, Bikes Wanted and Bits For Sale pages have just been updated, and if there's nothing in there for you, try our list of eBay Bargain Bucket Bikes that are about to end http://www.realclassic.co.uk/bargain.html Mon, 03 Mar 2013 10:45:00 +0000 A recent article in RealClassic about the Triumph L2/1 reminded Dave Evershed of his experience with this rare 250, squeezing the maximum performance from a pre-war single http://www.realclassic.co.uk/triumph_l2_250cc.html Fri, 01 Mar 2013 11:45:00 +0000 How would you remove the carbon from an Eastern Bloc two-stroke exhaust? Two RealClassic readers explain how they tackle the task http://www.realclassic.co.uk/techfiles/mz_exhaust_decoke.html Wed, 27 Feb 2013 14:45:00 +0000 Wolfgang Weckeck braved the cold to ride to the Hamburg Motorcycle Show, bringing us some pictures of classic motorcycles not often seen in the UK http://www.realclassic.co.uk/ridesfiles/hamburg_motorcycle_show.html Mon, 25 Feb 12:45:00 +0000 A little knowledge is supposed to be a dangerous thing. Frank Westworth has a little knowledge, but worries about those with less http://www.realclassic.co.uk/opinionfiles/norton_es2_model_18.html Fri, 22 Feb 09:45:00 +0000 Rowena Hoseason wondered which classic motorcycle best encapsulates the essence of the typical Brit: a BSA single? A Triumph twin? A Villiers two-stroke? Here's your chance to vote http://www.realclassic.co.uk/newsfiles/typical_brit_bike_survey.html Wed, 20 Feb 2013 14:45:00 +0000 Continuing our theme of buying beefy Japanese classics on a budget, we consider what GBP2000 might secure in the shape of Suzuki's old air-cooled fours http://www.realclassic.co.uk/suzuki_gs_550_650_750_850.html Mon, 18 Feb 2013 10:45:00 +0000 The Excel motorcycle show tries to be all things to all men, be they interested in custom, classic, adventure or performance. Martin Gelder seeks balance but finds only cheap overtrousers and skull shaped indicators http://www.realclassic.co.uk/ridesfiles/london_motorcycle_show_excel_2013.html Fri, 15 Feb 16:45:00 +0000 Beezumph is back at Cadwell; the Morini Riders Club are there the day before; the Festival of 1000 Bikes is nearly full, and Thundersprint welcomes modern motorcycles http://www.realclassic.co.uk/newsfiles/2013_classic_trackday_beezumph_morini_thundersprint.html Wed, 13 Feb 2013 11:45:00 +0000 Roy Workman discovers some decent displays of classic motorcycles, and ponders on the practicality of fitting a GBP 35,000 three-wheeler with back-to-front Speedmaster tyres http://www.realclassic.co.uk/ridesfiles/springfields_bike_show_2013.html Mon, 11 Feb 09:45:00 +0000 Aaron Toma's classic 750 has been in the family for nearly half a century. In that time, it's mutated into something a little different to the standard Nomad specification http://www.realclassic.co.uk/norton_nomad_750.html Fri, 08 Feb 2013 10:15:00 +0000 This month's magazine features a bunch of Britbikes, from Triumph, Norton, BSA and AMC; two Italians by Guzzi and Morini, and more steam engines that any other motorcycle magazine we've ever encountered. And here's how you can buy the latest issue http://www.realclassic.co.uk/aboutfiles/buy_real_classic_magazine_back_issues.html#issue106 Wed, 06 Feb 2013 14:45:00 +0000 The Bikes For Sale, Bikes Wanted and Bits For Sale pages have just been updated, and if there's nothing in there for you, try our list of eBay Bargain Bucket Bikes that are about to end http://www.realclassic.co.uk/bargain.html Mon, 04 Feb 2013 10:45:00 +0000 Double-overhead-cam Honda fours: aren't they nothing but trouble? Richard Stiles reveals the reality about owning a 30 year old classic Japanese superbike http://www.realclassic.co.uk/honda_cb900f.html Fri, 01 Feb 2013 10:15:00 +0000 After enjoying a hall of classic scooters at the Newark Show, Roy Workman discovers more information on the subject of British-built scooters http://www.realclassic.co.uk/books/british_motor_scooters_book.html Wed, 30 Jan 2013 14:45:00 +0000 A new book commemorates 75 successful Pioneer Runs from London to Brighton on (very) old bikes http://www.realclassic.co.uk/books/pioneer_run_history_book_review.html Mon, 28 Jan 2013 11:45:00 +0000 We all sneer at chequebook restorers; where's the skill in writing a cheque? Where's the achievement? Frank Westworth contemplates the results of his first chequebook restoration http://www.realclassic.co.uk/opinionfiles/chequebook_restorations.html Fri, 25 Jan 11:45:00 +0000 There are times when even the most die-hard classic motorcyclist needs a two wheeled vehicle that is more... convenient. Honda's Integra maxi-scooter is exactly that, argues Paul Miles http://www.realclassic.co.uk/honda_integra_super_scooter.html Wed, 23 Jan 2013 17:15:00 +0000 The American classic motorcycle market looks to be holding strong, if the first sale of 2013 is anything to go by. Nolan Woodbury reports http://www.realclassic.co.uk/newsfiles/mid-america_auction_las_vegas_2013.html Mon, 21 Jan 2013 10:45:00 +0000 Norvil Motorcycles have added over 200 new spare parts to their online catalogue, and reduced prices of more than 1000 components, including many items for Norton singles and Dominators http://www.realclassic.co.uk/newsfiles/classic_bike_news_november_2012.html Fri, 18 Jan 2013 11:45:00 +0000 Roy Workman got lucky with the weather and discovered scooters and outfits and an array of classic bikes at the first major show of 2013 http://www.realclassic.co.uk/ridesfiles/newark_winter_classic_show_2013.html Wed, 16 Jan 14:45:00 +0000 David Bullivant applauds the 'vastly under-rated' 750cc BMW K-series triple and offers practical advice to other owners http://www.realclassic.co.uk/bmw_k75.html Mon, 14 Jan 2013 11:15:00 +0000 Fancy a traditional single-cylinder British classic? BSA made squillions of them, from stalwart sloggers to clubman's racers. So if you're looking for a 500cc single, then the search starts here http://www.realclassic.co.uk/bsa_big_singles_buying_guide.html Fri, 11 Jan 2013 17:45:00 +0000 You won't find the monthly RealClassic magazine on sale in the shops, so if you want to read about old bikes being restored, ridden and rebuilt by real people, then here's how to buy the latest issue http://www.realclassic.co.uk/aboutfiles/buy_real_classic_magazine_back_issues.html#issue105 Wed, 09 Jan 2013 14:45:00 +0000 The Bikes For Sale, Bikes Wanted and Bits For Sale pages have just been updated, and if there's nothing in there for you, try our list of eBay Bargain Bucket Bikes that are about to end http://www.realclassic.co.uk/bargain.html Mon, 07 Jan 2013 10:45:00 +0000 Big or small; ancient or just old: there's bound to be a classic bike club which reflects your particular interest in vintage motorcycles http://www.realclassic.co.uk/newsfiles/classic_motorcycle_club_update_january_2013.html Wed, 02 Jan 2013 11:45:00 +0000 Nolan Woodbury meets 25 classics from the Ducati Museum, immortalised in this high-class publication http://www.realclassic.co.uk/books/museo_ducati_book_reveiw.html Mon, 31 Dec 2012 12:45:00 +0000 The international classic bike scene boasts many men of metal. Roger Slater grabs a chat with one of them, Sonny Angel of San Diego http://www.realclassic.co.uk/opinionfiles/sonny_angel_profile.html Fri, 28 Dec 2012 10:45:00 +0000 If you're on a quest for an affordable British classic bike, this oft-overlooked 500 twin might just fit the bill http://www.realclassic.co.uk/royal_enfield_meteor_minor_buying_guide.html Mon, 24 Dec 2012 10:45:00 +0000 Older than You Tube, Facebook and Twitter. Longer lasting than some of our biggest rivals. Bigger and better than we ever imagined. Happy birthday, RealClassic.co.uk - Britain's most popular classic bike website http://www.realclassic.co.uk/aboutfiles/our_website_is_ten_years_old.html Fri, 20 Dec 2012 11:45:00 +0000 Mal Burgess lives in Australia. He wanted to buy a classic British bike. So he bought one from a dealer in Britain and had it shipped halfway around the world http://www.realclassic.co.uk/triumph_tr6_1970_import.html Wed, 19 Dec 2012 14:45:00 +0000 The dates for two classic track events in 2013 have been announced, and the first big name star rider confirms his attendance at the Thundersprint http://www.realclassic.co.uk/newsfiles/2013_festival_1000_bikes_thundersprint.html Mon, 17 Dec 2012 10:45:00 +0000 You're reading a website about old bikes, so presumably you like old bikes. But do you ride one? Frank Westworth is dazed and confused http://www.realclassic.co.uk/opinionfiles/new_years_resolutions_2013.html Fri, 14 Dec 2012 10:45:00 +0000 You're reading a website about old bikes, so presumably you like old bikes. But do you ride one? Frank Westworth is dazed and confused http://www.realclassic.co.uk/opinionfiles/new_years_resolutions_2013.html Fri, 14 Dec 2012 10:45:00 +0000 A Norton desert sled! Two Beesa 500s! A Bullet, a Beemer and a Bonnie! And... a woman in a nurse's uniform! It's all in the new issue of RealClassic http://www.realclassic.co.uk/aboutfiles/buy_real_classic_magazine_back_issues.html#issue104 Wed, 12 Dec 2012 14:45:00 +0000 Sales in the UK remain steady for the British bike builder, while overseas activity increases, and another name from the original English industry resurfaces http://www.realclassic.co.uk/newsfiles/triumph_brazil_india_matchless_return.html Mon, 10 Dec 2012 10:45:00 +0000 If you're looking for suitable Christmas gifts to suit old bike enthusiasts, we have a selection of suggestions which should be just the job http://www.realclassic.co.uk/newsfiles/classic_bike_news_christmas_2012.html Fri, 07 Dec 2012 12:45:00 +0000 Richard Jones visited the end-of-year modern motorcycle show in Birmingham and located a pleasing selection of old bikes amid the gleaming new machines http://www.realclassic.co.uk/ridesfiles/motorcycle_live_2012_nec_show.html Wed, 05 Dec 2012 14:45:00 +0000 The Bikes For Sale, Bikes Wanted and Bits For Sale pages have just been updated, and if there's nothing in there for you, try our list of eBay Bargain Bucket Bikes that are about to end http://www.realclassic.co.uk/bargain.html Mon, 03 Dec Oct 2012 10:45:00 +0000 In the November issue of RealClassic, Philip Tedstone recounts what it's like to restore and own an ancient Ariel. Here's the untold tale of how he came to own this classic motorcycle in the first place http://www.realclassic.co.uk/ariel_ng_1939_barn_find_story.html Fri, 30 Nov 2012 12:45:00 +0000 Almost all the major British motorcycle marques built heavyweight parallel twins in the post-war period. There's always plenty said about the 650s, but the 500 twins tend to be overlooked http://www.realclassic.co.uk/ajs_model_20_matchless_g9_500_buying_guide.html Wed, 28 Nov 2012 15:45:00 +0000 Martin Gelder goes to Motorcycle Live at the NEC and comes back with a head full of questions and a camera full of inspiration and distraction in equal measure http://www.realclassic.co.uk/opinionfiles/motorcycle_live_2012.html Mon, 26 Nov 2012 17:45:00 +0000 In the late 1960s, Suzuki made a decent stab at squeezing big bike performance into a middling motorcycle chassis. These days, the T500 makes for a pleasing practical classic http://www.realclassic.co.uk/suzuki_t500_titan_cobra_gt.html Fri, 23 Nov 2012 11:45:00 +0000 Supercharged racing motorcycles were all the rage in the 1930s. BMW's Kompressor flat twin claimed speed records, gold medals and TT accolades just before the outbreak of war http://www.realclassic.co.uk/bmw_kompressor_1939_rs255.html Wed, 21 Nov 2012 14:45:00 +0000 Rick Howell makes his final preparations for the Exeter and Land's End Trials, and reports on how his budget-bike MZ classic performed in action http://www.realclassic.co.uk/mz_etz_250_trials_conversion_3.html Mon, 19 Nov 2012 11:45:00 +0000 Ian Caswell recalls more of his early riding years at the Paddock, and one particular episode which became a local motorcycling myth http://www.realclassic.co.uk/opinionfiles/more_memories_from_bangor.html Fri, 16 Nov 2012 10:45:00 +0000 This month's RealClassic magazine is stuffed full of specials: a Triumph sprinter, a cammy Norton and a featherbed Suzuki (pardon?) Just as well there's also a BSA Bantam, an Ariel single, a Moto Guzzi twin and a Laverda triple to ground us in reality http://www.realclassic.co.uk/aboutfiles/buy_real_classic_magazine_back_issues.html#issue103 Wed, 14 Nov 2012 14:45:00 +0000 Military motorcycles go under the hammer while Daisy's Diary goes digital; a new classic-style sidecar is launched, no MoTs needed for proper old bikes, and you're invited to give feedback to the DVLA on new motoring proposals http://www.realclassic.co.uk/newsfiles/classic_bike_news_november_2012.html Mon, 12 Nov 2012 11:45:00 +0000 Roy Workman enjoyed a rare dry day out at the excellent Sleaford Show, in company with 80 or more interesting old motorcycles http://www.realclassic.co.uk/ridesfiles/sleaford_historic_motor_show_2012.html Fri, 09 Nov 2012 11:45:00 +0000 Triumph's T140 Bonneville and TR7 Tiger 750s are the obvious choice for a first British classic bike. Here's why http://www.realclassic.co.uk/triumph_t140_tr7_buying_guide.html Wed, 07 Nov 2012 14:45:00 +0000 The Bikes For Sale, Bikes Wanted and Bits For Sale pages have just been updated, and if there's nothing in there for you, try our list of eBay Bargain Bucket Bikes that are about to end http://www.realclassic.co.uk/bargain.html Mon, 05 Nov Oct 2012 10:45:00 +0000 Fiction is a wonderful thing in its place. That place shouldn't really be in the description of a motorcycle, says Frank Westworth http://www.realclassic.co.uk/opinionfiles/judging_at_classic_bike_shows.html Thu, 01 Nov 2012 09:45:00 +0000 Beezers abound in the October 2012 edition. And a BMW. And a Bonneville. And another bike or two which don't begin with B http://www.realclassic.co.uk/aboutfiles/buy_real_classic_magazine_back_issues.html#issue102 Wed, 31 Oct 2012 10:45:00 +0000 Rick Howell gets his classic MZ ready to ride off-road in the long-distance trials organised by the MCC http://www.realclassic.co.uk/mz_etz_250_trials_conversion_2.html Mon, 29 Oct 2012 11:45:00 +0000 RC readers recommend the good guys who help to keep their classic motorcycles in good working order. This time: wheels, ignitions, magnetos, MoTs and workshop services http://www.realclassic.co.uk/newsfiles/good_service_for_classic_riders_2012.html Fri, 26 Oct 2012 10:45:00 +0000 Could you feel at home on a Harley? Alan O'Newbie tries standard and custom versions of the urban cruiser that could be the ideal modern complement to a Real Classic motorcycle http://www.realclassic.co.uk/harley_davidson_forty_eight_2012.html Wed, 24 Oct 2012 14:45:00 +0000 Ian Caswell cut his motorcycling teeth on moped mayhem at a place called The Paddock, and recalls his teenage tearaway days http://www.realclassic.co.uk/opinionfiles/fizzie_memories_from_bangor.html Mon, 22 Oct 2012 10:45:00 +0000 The biannual Bonhams auction takes place on Sunday as part of the Stafford Show. While most people will be watching the posh lots, we're more interested in the bidding at the bread-and-butter end of the business http://www.realclassic.co.uk/newsfiles/classic_bikes_at_bonhams_stafford_auction_2012.html Fri, 19 Oct 2012 11:45:00 +0000 Roy Workman discovered an interesting collection of old automobiles in the East, and then got told off for taking photographs http://www.realclassic.co.uk/ridesfiles/caister_castle_motorcycle_museum.html Wed, 17 Oct 2012 14:45:00 +0000 After three decades out of the saddle, David Broughton makes a classic comeback with the bike he rode as a teenager http://www.realclassic.co.uk/bsa_c15_17_again.html Mon, 15 Oct 2012 10:45:00 +0000 Rick Howell was looking for cheap thrills to take on long distance trials. A classic MZ and the motorcycling club fit the bill http://www.realclassic.co.uk/mz_etz_250_trials_conversion.html Fri, 12 Oct 2012 11:45:00 +0000 The VMCC's annual autojumble and static show fell foul of the weather initially, but all went splendidly on the rescheduled date. Richard Jones reports. http://www.realclassic.co.uk/ridesfiles/founders_day_2012.html Wed, 10 Oct 2012 14:45:00 +0000 The Bikes For Sale, Bikes Wanted and Bits For Sale pages have just been updated, and if there's nothing in there for you, try our list of eBay Bargain Bucket Bikes that are about to end http://www.realclassic.co.uk/bargain.html Fri, 08 Oct 2012 17:45:00 +0000 The BSA Bantam will be old enough to collect its state pension next year, but it's still the natural choice for newcomers looking to experiment with a certain sort of classic motorcycling http://www.realclassic.co.uk/bsa_bantam_buying_guide.html Fri, 05 Oct 2012 11:45:00 +0000 The autumn Stafford Show hosts the sale of 50 fabulous classic racers and replicas, an auction of Jim Redman's race trophies, all the usual specialist stalls, club stands and motorcycle displays http://www.realclassic.co.uk/newsfiles/stafford_show_october_2012_preview.html Wed, 03 Oct 2012 17:45:00 +0000 Every month RealClassic features ancient, classic and British and international bikes, with in-depth articles by expert and enthusiast authors, reflecting the old bikes we buy and ride in the real world. http://www.realclassic.co.uk/aboutfiles/buy_real_classic_magazine_back_issues.html#issue101 Mon, 01 Oct 2012 17:45:00 +0000 Martin Brown remembers the long hot summer of 76 and the perils of being keyless in Skegness. http://www.realclassic.co.uk/ridesfiles/ducati_860gt_ride.html Fir, 28 Sep 2012 11:45:00 +0000 Let's go camping! No? Oh well, your loss. We might be in the middle of a series of rain storms of biblical proportions, but that's not going to stop Kevin Dean and Martin Gelder recommending their favourite canvas hotels http://www.realclassic.co.uk/techfiles/nolan_n43_helmet_review.html Wed, 26 Sep 2012 16:45:00 +0000 Roy and Chris Workman take a two-wheeled trip up north and discover a wealth of motorcycle-friendly amenities and hospitality http://www.realclassic.co.uk/ridesfiles/scottish_classic_motorcycle_holidays.html Mon, 24 Sep 2012 11:45:00 +0000 Is an Evolution Sportster a credible alternative for the classic motorcycle owner, or just another modern bike? Paul the Destroyer lent Martin Gelder his '99 XL883 for a week so that we could find out... http://www.realclassic.co.uk/harley_davidson_xl883_sportster.html Fri, 21 Sep 2012 16:45:00 +0000 The nights are drawing in which means it must be time to enter your classic bike for the autumn Ardingly Show http://www.realclassic.co.uk/newsfiles/ardingly_show_october_2012_preview.html Wed, 19 Sep 2012 17:45:00 +0000 BSA's pre-unit 500cc twin offers a very civilised classic ride. In Shooting Star spec, the A7 will put a spring in your step although your wallet may feel a little lighter http://www.realclassic.co.uk/bsa_a7_shooting_star.html Mon, 17 Sep 2012 10:45:00 +0000 Stephen Benson and his friends finish their trip across Europe on 60 year old Sunbeams. On the final leg, disaster strikes http://www.realclassic.co.uk/ridesfiles/sunbeam_britti_rally_finland_part3.html Fri, 14 Sep 2012 10:45:00 +0000 To celebrate ten years and a hundred issues of RealClassic, here's a long-sleeve T-shirt which pays homage to some of our favourite old motorcycles http://www.realclassic.co.uk/aboutfiles/long_sleeved_teeshirt_for_classic_motorcyclists.html Wed, 12 Sep 2012 17:45:00 +0000 There's news about next year's Pioneer Run, two chances to win two very different classic bikes, plus Matchless men and a very tempting offer to ride old bikes in the sun http://www.realclassic.co.uk/newsfiles/classic_motorcycle_news_september_2012.html Mon, 10 Sep 2012 11:45:00 +0000 Motorcycling and music fit together as well as grease and grit, says Frank Westworth. Possibly http://www.realclassic.co.uk/opinionfiles/meriden_or_hinckley_triumph.html Fri 7 Sep 2012 17:45:00 +0000 If at first you don't succeed (and indeed your Bantam conks out before it even leaves Europe), try, try, try again. And then write a book about the experience http://www.realclassic.co.uk/books/overland_to_egypt_by_bantam.html Wed, 05 Sep 2012 17:45:00 +0000 To celebrate our hundredth issue, the August magazine features... pretty much the same mix of classic motorcycles and old bikes as usual. http://www.realclassic.co.uk/aboutfiles/buy_real_classic_magazine_back_issues.html#issue100 Mon, 03 Sep 2012 17:45:00 +0000 The Bikes For Sale, Bikes Wanted and Bits For Sale pages have just been updated, and if there's nothing in there for you, try our list of eBay Bargain Bucket Bikes that are about to end http://www.realclassic.co.uk/bargain.html Fri 31 Aug 2012 17:45:00 +0000 The quest for the perfect crash hat continues. One which doesn't look out of place on an old or a modern motorcycle. Rowena Hoseason tries not to wreck this one within six weeks of buying it http://www.realclassic.co.uk/techfiles/nolan_n43_helmet_review.html Wed, 29 Aug 2012 16:45:00 +0000 An 18 year old BMW. A trip across five continents, 31 countries and 26,000 miles. The first global circumnavigation by a blind person on a motorcycle. And a cracking read, says Dave Blendell http://www.realclassic.co.uk/books/touching_the_world_cathy_birchall.html Mon, 27 Aug 2012 10:45:00 +0000 Stephen Benson and pals were riding across Scandinavia on their 60 year old Sunbeam twins, when mechanical mishaps started to happen http://www.realclassic.co.uk/ridesfiles/sunbeam_britti_rally_finland_part2.html Fri, 24 Aug 2012 17:45:00 +0000 This book aims to give advice to cure leaks, reduce vibes and boost performance. So who better to review it than a professional motorcycle engineer? http://www.realclassic.co.uk/books/improving_classic_motorcycle_engines.html Wed, 22 Aug 2012 10:45:00 +0000 The exotic offerings from the 1980s can be expensive to buy and tricky to live with. Mark Holyoake recommends a more affordable motorcycle http://www.realclassic.co.uk/bmw_k75s.html Mon, 20 Aug 2012 10:45:00 +0000 Frank Westworth muses upon the meaning of magical metal lurgy http://www.realclassic.co.uk/opinionfiles/if_ethanol_clogs_your_carburettor.html Fri 17 Aug 2012 17:45:00 +0000 Roy Workman discovers a revitalised collection of microcars and classic scooters at Lincolnshire's Bubblecar Museum http://www.realclassic.co.uk/ridesfiles/bubblecar_museum_boston_lincolnshire.html Tue, 14 Aug 2012 08:45:00 +0000 The great challenge of the vintage era was to ride for an hour at over 100mph. The G-P Hundred was the first 500cc machine to achieve that aim on British soil http://www.realclassic.co.uk/grindlay_peerless_100.html Mon, 13 Aug 2012 10:45:00 +0000 A bike that works, a place to be, a British summer. Martin Gelder finds three reasons to be cheerful while riding his Airhead BMW http://www.realclassic.co.uk/opinionfiles/reasons_to_be_cheerful_this_summer.html Fri 10 Aug 2012 17:45:00 +0000 Changing the cambelt is probably the most difficult part of servicing one of Morini's modular v-twins. Paul Compton, Paul Morgan-Knight, Mark Bailey and Martin Gelder show how it's done using high definition shed-o-vision video and greasy smudge photography http://www.realclassic.co.uk/techfiles/morini_cambelt_swap_video.html Wed, 08 Aug 2012 11:45:00 +0000 The Events Diary, Bikes For Sale, Bikes Wanted and Bits For Sale pages have just been updated, and if there's nothing in there for you, try our list of eBay Bargain Bucket Bikes that are about to end http://www.realclassic.co.uk/index.html Mon, 06 Aug 2012 10:45:00 +0000 Richard Jones goes in search of cafe racers, rock 'n' roll and Brylcreem at a classic bike meet half way up the A5. Triumph, BSA, Norton... and Renault? http://www.realclassic.co.uk/ridesfiles/jacks_hill_cafe_ton_up_day_2012.html Fri, 03 Aug 2012 15:45:00 +0000 Stephen Benson and his friends set off on a 2500-mile across Scandinavia, on sixty year old Sunbeam twins http://www.realclassic.co.uk/ridesfiles/sunbeam_britti_rally_finland_2012.html Thu, 02 Aug 2012 10:45:00 +0000 Every month we feature ancient, classic and British bikes in the pages of RealClassic magazine. It's a bit like the RealClassic.co.uk website, only more so, with in-depth articles by expert and enthusiast authors which reflect the old bikes we buy and ride in the real world. http://www.realclassic.co.uk/aboutfiles/about09021100.html#issue99 Tue, 31 Jul 2012 17:45:00 +0000 RealClassic readers are invited not to attend this rally, which isn't happening in aid of an historic Scottish coaching inn http://www.realclassic.co.uk/newsfiles/crook_inn_rally_2012.html Mon, 23 Jul 2012 10:45:00 +0000 A routine service for an Airhead Boxer BMW. What could possibly go wrong? Martin Gelder tells us how it started badly and then went downhill from there http://www.realclassic.co.uk/bmw_r80_r100_points_misfire.html Fri, 20 Jul 2012 15:45:00 +0000 The UK isn't the only place to hold a festival of a thousand bikes. The Classic Motorcycle Club in South Africa also host a major motorcycling meet each summer http://www.realclassic.co.uk/ridesfiles/1000_bikes_south_africa.html Wed, 18 Jul 2012 15:45:00 +0000 It can be tricky to track down every issue of RealClassic, as the monthly magazine isn't widely available on the High Street. So now you can read it anywhere in the world on your tablet or smartphone. Try a sample issue for FREE to see how it works http://www.realclassic.co.uk/subscribe/digital_copy.html Mon, 16 Jul 2012 17:45:00 +0000 This prototype DOHC 350 twin dates from the days when BSA went Plum Crazy. Rowena Hoseason tells the tale of the BSA Fury (and Triumph Bandit) http://www.realclassic.co.uk/bsa_fury_triumph_bandit_350.html Fri, 13 Jul 2012 15:45:00 +0000 A spot of British summer didn't deter classic bike enthusiasts from visiting this popular show. Roy Workman even found some sunshine for his photos http://www.realclassic.co.uk/ridesfiles/swaton_vintage_day_2012.html Wed, 11 Jul 2012 17:45:00 +0000 Before WW2 there were dozens of small British motorcycle manufacturers. In 1932 the Silver Wolf was top of the range for this particular bike builder http://www.realclassic.co.uk/wolf_motorcycles_1932.html Mon, 09 Jul 2012 09:45:00 +0000 It's the Festival of 1000 Bikes this weekend and Beezumph 21 is looming, so here's one from the archives: Martin Gelder presents ten top tips for having a terrific time on track http://www.realclassic.co.uk/opinionfiles/trackday_ten_commandments.html Fri 06 Jul 2012 11:45:00 +0000 Duncan Cooper is returning his GS to the road after it spent seven years in storage. While waiting for paint to dry, he tries to inspire it to start http://www.realclassic.co.uk/suzuki_gs1000_1979_paint.html Wed, 04 Jul 2012 17:45:00 +0000 Every month we feature ancient, classic and British bikes in the pages of RealClassic magazine. Our in-depth articles by expert and enthusiast authors reflect the old bikes we buy and ride in the real world: frequently fabulous; occasionally awful, but always interesting. Buy the latest issue here. http://www.realclassic.co.uk/aboutfiles/about09021100.html#issue98 Mon, 02 Jul 2012 10:45:00 +0000 'It's very nice, but...' Journalists ride other folks' bikes all the time. Frank Westworth has just loaned his Number One Favourite Motorcycle to someone else http://www.realclassic.co.uk/opinionfiles/lending_your_bike_to_someone.html Fri 29 Jun 2012 11:45:00 +0000 Back in the 1960s, the big beasts of British motorcycling still ruled the scrambles roost. This DVD captures some of the flavour of that era http://www.realclassic.co.uk/books/rough_riders_scramble_dvd.html Wed, 27 Jun 2012 17:45:00 +0000 It's 30 years since the first Hesketh motorcycles took to the streets, and the Hesketh Owners' Club are celebrating in style http://www.realclassic.co.uk/newsfiles/hesketh_news_2012.html Mon, 25 Jun 2012 10:45:00 +0000 Dozens of lightweight sporty Italian classics on track at the same time. What could possibly go wrong? Martin Gelder very nearly finds out http://www.realclassic.co.uk/ridesfiles/morini_riders_club_trackday_2012.html Fri, 22 Jun 2012 17:45:00 +0000 Neil Cairns ends his series with a fond farewell to the family conveyance, out of fashion but with much to recommend it http://www.realclassic.co.uk/sidecar_saloon_advantages.html Wed, 20 Jun 2012 09:45:00 +0000 Bill Little hosted an spring autojumble at his Big Barn to celebrate the start of the riding season. Richard Jones met his first Terrot and a Greevesfield, among other interesting machines http://www.realclassic.co.uk/ridesfiles/bill_little_big_barn_autojumble_2012.html Mon, 18 Jun 2012 11:45:00 +0000 Two wheels good: three wheels better? Alan Freke recalls his time with a Minicar, including converting it from Villiers-power to being driven by a four-stroke BSA engine http://www.realclassic.co.uk/bond_minicar_2012.html Fri, 15 Jun 2012 10:45:00 +0000 A chance for RealClassic magazine subscribers to win an exclusive meet 'n' greet with Past Masters at the Festival of 1000 Bikes at Mallory Park http://www.realclassic.co.uk/newsfiles/win_a_vip_vmcc_weekend.html Wed, 13 Jun 2012 17:45:00 +0000 It was all going so well, but now Martin Gelder's 980cc R80/7 airhead BMW won't turn over. Battery? Starter motor? Sandals? http://www.realclassic.co.uk/bmw_r80_r100_starter_motor_problem.html Mon, 11 Jun 2012 10:45:00 +0000 A new clutch, gearbox, driveshaft and final drive. New paperwork from the DVLA. New brakes. A new sidestand spring, even. Martin Gelder is preparing his 980cc R80/7 airhead BMW for a big trip http://www.realclassic.co.uk/bmw_r80_r100_clutch_front_brake_conversion.html Fri, 08 Jun 2012 17:45:00 +0000 Two classic motorcycles are up for grabs in current competitions. You could win a Honda GB500 or a Triumph Silver Jubilee Bonneville. Here's how to enter http://www.realclassic.co.uk/newsfiles/win_a_motorbike_in_a_raffle.html Wed, 06 Jun 2012 17:45:00 +0000 The Events Diary, Bikes For Sale, Bikes Wanted and Bits For Sale pages have just been updated, and if there's nothing in there for you, try our list of eBay Bargain Bucket Bikes that are about to end http://www.realclassic.co.uk/index.html Mon, 04 Jun 2012 10:45:00 +0000 Some folk fall off their bikes. A surprise, it's true, but Frank Westworth is one of them. Someone is to blame! Someone must pay! http://www.realclassic.co.uk/opinionfiles/compensation_claims_mean_we_all_pay_more.html Fri 01 Jun 2012 11:45:00 +0000 Triples, twins, singles: strokers, smokers and a Sunbeam. The May issue of RealClassic magazine has got the lot. http://www.realclassic.co.uk/aboutfiles/about09021100.html#issue97 Wed, 30 May 2012 17:45:00 +0000 A 200 mile round trip to stand in a pub car park for a couple of hours. What better way to spend a scorchingly sunny Sunday afternoon? People who don't ride classic motorcycles probably wouldn't understand http://www.realclassic.co.uk/ridesfiles/mad_mikes_real_classic_bike_gathering_may_2012.html Mon, 28 May 2012 11:45:00 +0000 In the grip of nostalgia, you may be tempted to try to find your Pride and Joy from years gone by. We've found that strategic enquiries works better than the scattergun approach http://www.realclassic.co.uk/opinionfiles/looking_for_an_old_motorbike_I_used_to_own.html Fri 25 May 2012 11:45:00 +0000 Having completed the updates to his 1997 Ural Patrol, Wizid is heading across the USA with a Suzuki GS500 strapped to the sidecar platform. Yes, you read that right. Here's an update from his blog http://www.realclassic.co.uk/ural_sidecar_outfit_across_america.html Wed, 23 May 2012 17:45:00 +0000 Classic clubland is awash with activity, from racing MZs to vintage Sunbeams, Cornish classic bikes to a revitalised MV Agusta meeting http://www.realclassic.co.uk/newsfiles/classic_motorcycle_club_update_may_2012.html Mon, 21 May 2012 11:45:00 +0000 Motorcycling may be an incurable ailment. These books have helped one RealClassic regular survive the experience with his sanity intact http://www.realclassic.co.uk/books/peter_egan_leanings_book_review.html Fri, 18 May 2012 10:45:00 +0000 From the Speed Twin to the first Bonneville, this glossy hardback tells the story of Turner's iconic twins http://www.realclassic.co.uk/books/triumph_pre-unit_twins.html Wed, 16 May 2012 17:45:00 +0000 Ken Sprayson's expertise in the design, fabrication and repair of motorcycle frames is the stuff of legend. This autobiography captures an era of the British motorcycle industry when personal skill, enthusiasm and hard work were highly valued http://www.realclassic.co.uk/books/ken_sprayson_frame_man.html Mon, 14 May 2012 11:45:00 +0000 Neil Cairns talks us through learning to ride a classic combination, and some technical considerations about choosing the right classic bike to match a sidecar http://www.realclassic.co.uk/sidecar_outfit_riding_tips.html Fri, 11 May 2012 11:45:00 +0000 Two new items for your shopping list: ethanol-resistant carbs for British bikes, and snazzy jackets for British bike riders http://www.realclassic.co.uk/newsfiles/classic_motorcycle_new_products_may_2012.html Wed, 09 May 2012 17:45:00 +0000 On one day in May, hundreds of classic motorcycles take to the road in the VMCC's Relay Rally. Rowena Hoseason reports http://www.realclassic.co.uk/ridesfiles/vmcc_founders_relay_rally_2012.html Mon, 07 May 2012 11:45:00 +0000 When we observed in RealClassic magazine that two similar classic bikes were using their tyres very differently, and wondered what it could mean, RC readers provided all kinds of answers http://www.realclassic.co.uk/techfiles/classic_motorcycle_tyre_wear_2012.html Fri, 04 May 2011 15:45:00 +0000 If you're looking for something longer than bite-size snippets and short stories, try this month's magazine. In-depth articles, strange machines, and even the odd multi-syllable word or two http://www.realclassic.co.uk/aboutfiles/about09021100.html#issue96 Wed, 02 May 2012 17:45:00 +0000 A new UK supplier of MZ spares goes online at the beginning of May, keeping MZ and Simson motorcycles firmly where they belong; on the road http://www.realclassic.co.uk/newsfiles/mz_simson_online_shop.html Mon, 30 Apr 2012 10:30:00 +0000 The BHR classic racing season started last month. Roy Maddox reckons there was a missed opportunity at Mallory http://www.realclassic.co.uk/opinionfiles/historic_racing_mallory_park_2012.html Fri 27 Apr 2012 11:45:00 +0000 Who can you trust with your Pride and Joy? RealClassic readers reveal the top traders who provide sterling service http://www.realclassic.co.uk/newsfiles/good_service_for_motorcyclists_2012.html Wed, 25 Apr 2012 17:45:00 +0000 There's a rare chance to see three 1930s American V-twins on display in the UK this month. For most show-goers, this will be the first time they've heard of Crocker motorcycles http://www.realclassic.co.uk/crocker_motorcycles.html Mon, 23 Apr 2012 10:45:00 +0000 RC message board regular Kevin had lusted after a Kawasaki Z1B for many years, so when he spotted a bargain on eBay he couldn't resist the 'Buy It Now' button. Is it finally finished? http://www.realclassic.co.uk/kawasaki_z1b_1974_on_the_road.html Fri, 20 Apr 2012 11:45:00 +0000 Richard Jones joins the VMCC for a Sunday ride out, and meets half of the known survivors of a very unusual Midlands vintage marque http://www.realclassic.co.uk/ridesfiles/vmcc_cedos_run_2012.html Weds, 18 Apr 2012 17:45:00 +0000 Whatever happened to the motorcycle-and-sidecar combination? Neil Cairns remembers the family motorcycle http://www.realclassic.co.uk/sidecar_outfit_april_2012.html Mon, 16 Apr 2012 09:45:00 +0000 Old bike shows are strange events, not least when viewed from the inside out. Frank Westworth spends too much time standing on stands http://www.realclassic.co.uk/opinionfiles/people_at_old_motorbike_shows.html Fri 13 Apr 2012 10:45:00 +0000 The recent auction of an F1 Sport prompted an RC regular to comment that Norton's rotary-repli-road-racer was 'slab-sided and bland.' Once we'd recovered from the shock of such a suggestion, we dug out some photos so you can make up your own mind http://www.realclassic.co.uk/norton_f1_pictures.html Wed, 11 Apr 2012 10:45:00 +0000 Richard Jones attended the annual London to Brighton Pioneer run; a parade of veteran motorcycles ridden to the south coast http://www.realclassic.co.uk/ridesfiles/pioneer_run_london_to_brighton_2012.html Tues, 10 Apr 2012 11:45:00 +0000 Duncan Cooper wants to sell his GS1000. First he has to make it look presentable again http://www.realclassic.co.uk/suzuki_gs1000_1979.html Thu, 05 Apr 2012 12:00:00 +0000 Jampot Spares is reorganised; old bikes are invited to join in a mini jazzfest; important info about insuring components in storage, and everything is happening north of the border http://www.realclassic.co.uk/newsfiles/classic_motorcycle_news_april_2012.html Tue, 03 Apr 2012 14:30:00 +0000 The Events Diary, Bikes For Sale, Bikes Wanted and Bits For Sale pages have just been updated, and if there's nothing in there for you, try our list of eBay Bargain Bucket Bikes that are about to end http://www.realclassic.co.uk/index.html Mon, 02 Apr 2012 10:45:00 +0000 One man's dream sidecar outfit takes shape, starting with a 1997 Ural Patrol and some Grand Designs. The first thing that owner Wizid has to fettle is the budget http://www.realclassic.co.uk/ural_sidecar_outfit_03_2012.html Fri, 30 Mar 2012 12:00:00 +0000 This month's magazine includes British and Japanese two-strokes, a hand-change sidevalve and a straight-line sprinter, big twins and Yorkshire puddings. Here's how to buy a copy. http://www.realclassic.co.uk/aboutfiles/about09021100.html#issue95 Wed, 28 Mar 2012 17:45:00 +0000 Odgie goes into sepia mode with his new T-shirts, while Wemoto introduce a magnetic widget for your workshop http://www.realclassic.co.uk/newsfiles/odgie_tee_shirts_2012.html Mon, 26 Mar 2012 10:30:00 +0000 If you want to own 'the world's fastest standard motorcycle' then look no further than the cooking Vin Twin, a real classic buy http://www.realclassic.co.uk/vincent_rapide_1951.html Fri 23 Mar 2012 10:00:00 +0000 Every year, we invent a ridiculous reason to go for rides on our old bikes. This time, the lure of the chilli twister fries has proved irresistible http://www.realclassic.co.uk/newsfiles/ok_diner_challenge_2012.html Wed, 21 Mar 2012 16:30:00 +0000 Ever gone into a bike shop to buy a spark plug and come out with a complete bike? If serendipity is your middle name, you'll love our collection of ending-soon eBay bargain bikes http://www.realclassic.co.uk/bargain.html Mon 19 Mar 2012 10:45:00 +0000 Norton's off-road fortunes were transformed by the introduction of the 500T, which is considered to be one of the world's best rigid trials bikes. Would you like to buy one? http://www.realclassic.co.uk/norton_500t_1948.html Fri 16 Mar 2012 10:45:00 +0000 Les Howard recommends a four stage process for stripping, cleaning, de-rusting and drying the petrol tank on your classic motorcycle. Appropriate clothing should be worn http://www.realclassic.co.uk/techfiles/petrol_tank_cleaning_and_rust_removal.html Wed, 14 Mar 2012 17:45:00 +0000 The MCC's Land's End Trial takes place over Easter weekend but a shortage of marshalls threatens the event. Could you spare a couple of hours and enjoy one of the world's premier off-road events to boot? http://www.realclassic.co.uk/newsfiles/lands_end_trial_needs_marshalls_2012.html Mon, 12 Mar 2012 10:30:00 +0000 "These large corporate companies won't force their vision of motorcycles for the masses on me". Anarchy goes to test ride a new Honda http://www.realclassic.co.uk/opinionfiles/new_honda_duller_than_deauville.html Fri 09 Mar 2012 10:45:00 +0000 Wolfgang Weckeck went to the event and took the photos: Roy Workman fills in the info and remembers his first trips to Bremen, back in the day http://www.realclassic.co.uk/ridesfiles/bremen_classic_biking_show.html Wed, 07 Mar 2012 17:45:00 +0000 Are you ready to rock? Rowena Hoseason has discovered a collection of motorcycle songs which will probably be the Next Big Thing, go live on stage in a West End musical and end up being filmed in Hollywood with Tom Cruise taking the lead role. Or not. http://www.realclassic.co.uk/books/music_review_great_escape_triumph_motorcycles.html Mon, 05 Mar 2012 10:45:00 +0000 Classic Motorcycling meets Kustom Kuture at Ally Pally; think spotless Vincents next to bobbed Hondas. Martin Gelder went along to see if it was a marriage made in heaven or a muddled up medley http://www.realclassic.co.uk/opinionfiles/classic_motorcycling_meets_kustom_kulture.html Fri 02 Mar 2012 10:45:00 +0000 The February issue of RealClassic magazine features classic motorcycles from Italy, Germany and even India, plus the usual bunch of brilliant old Britbikes. Here's how to buy a copy. http://www.realclassic.co.uk/aboutfiles/about09021100.html#issue94 Wed, 29 Feb 2012 17:45:00 +0000 Veteran and vintage motorcycles let rip on one of the country's oldest hill climb courses. More pre-war entrants are invited to attend by the organisers http://www.realclassic.co.uk/newsfiles/kop_hill_revival_2012.html Mon, 27 Feb 2012 15:30:00 +0000 Many people have an opinion about Triumph's capacious cruiser. Brian Oakley has bought two of them, and explains the attraction http://www.realclassic.co.uk/triumph_rocket_3.html Fri 24 Feb 2012 11:45:00 +0000 Steve MacGregor completes his Continental trek and reflects on how well the 20-year-old BMW performed over 3500 miles http://www.realclassic.co.uk/bmw_k75rt_touring_test.html Wed, 22 Feb 2012 17:45:00 +0000 Last year the TR3OC rode a classic NVT moped for 950 miles and raised ten grand for charity. This year their ambition has doubled: two titchy NVT machines, one of them starting from the top of the world http://www.realclassic.co.uk/newsfiles/tr3oc_charity_ride_2012.html Mon, 20 Feb 2012 09:30:00 +0000 Morini's three-and-a-half Sport tends to get the bear's share of the attention. Mark Holyoake offers an argument in favour of the underdog, the Sport's touring counterpart http://www.realclassic.co.uk/morini_350_strada.html Fri 17 Feb 2012 10:45:00 +0000 Steve MacGregor took his recently rebuilt BMW 750 triple on a tour of Eastern Europe. After Poland came Prague and Vienna http://www.realclassic.co.uk/bmw_k75rt_touring_czech.html Wed, 15 Feb 2012 17:45:00 +0000 The RealClassic 10th anniversary celebrations start with a ticket giveaway for the South of England Show in March. And we've been promised a birthday cake! http://www.realclassic.co.uk/newsfiles/ardingly_south_of_england_show_2012.html Mon, 13 Feb 2012 09:30:00 +0000 What are journalists for? Should they always tell it as it is? Or as they see it? Frank Westworth fears a breakdown but Sandra Saves The Day http://www.realclassic.co.uk/opinionfiles/norton_commando_961_crank_sensor.html Fri, 10 Feb 2012 11:45:00 +0000 The Events Diary, Bikes For Sale, Bikes Wanted and Bits For Sale pages have just been updated, and if there's nothing in there for you, try our list of eBay Bargain Bucket Bikes that are about to end http://www.realclassic.co.uk/index.html Wed, 08 Feb 2012 17:45:00 +0000 Not every Triumph 650 twin is a Bonneville. The single-carb 650 of the early 1970s adopted another of the marque's famous names for just a couple of years http://www.realclassic.co.uk/triumph_tr6r_tiger_650.html Mon, 06 Feb 2012 11:45:00 +0000 It's hard to imagine that you've read every single story on RealClassic.co.uk already, but if you're after yet more info and entertainment then a new site reveals forgotten gems from the world's leading classic bike archive http://www.realclassic.co.uk/newsfiles/classic_bikers_club_website.html Fri, 03 Feb 2012 10:45:00 +0000 The January 2012 issue of RealClassic magazine features three machine to drool over: a Devimead 750 BSA; a Ducati 750SS, and a Tri-Greeves trials bike. Plus the usual assortment of down-to-earth old bikes, too. http://www.realclassic.co.uk/aboutfiles/about09021100.html#issue93 Wed, 01 Feb 2012 17:45:00 +0000 When John Kerridge started riding bikes, protective motorcycling kit didn't exist. It was all make do and mend http://www.realclassic.co.uk/techfiles/motorcycle_clothing_good_old_days.html Mon, 30 Jan 2012 10:45:00 +0000 Steve MacGregor head east on his 750 triple, leaving the Czech Republic for Poland, and starts to fear for his safety http://www.realclassic.co.uk/bmw_k75rt_touring_poland.html Fri, 27 Jan 2012 17:45:00 +0000 Bru Enzer is best known to the RealClassic world as 'Laverdabru', and so it was almost inevitable that this book would land in his lap at some point http://www.realclassic.co.uk/books/laverda_twins_triples_bible.html Wed, 25 Jan 2012 17:45:00 +0000 Simon Lock figured he could depend upon a Yamaha FJ1200 to clock up the miles on the Continent. But before he even left the UK, it rained... and the FJ ruined its reliability record http://www.realclassic.co.uk/ridesfiles/fj1200_euro_tour.html Mon, 23 Jan 2012 09:45:00 +0000 The big beasts of the late 1970s and early 1980s will have their own classic motorcycle racing championship in 2012. The VMCC's British Historic Racing introduce a new version of this class for the summer season http://www.realclassic.co.uk/newsfiles/bears_classic_racing_2011.html Fri, 20 Jan 2012 11:45:00 +0000 Richard Jones and Tessie the Hinckley Triumph braved the January weather to attend the first classic bike event of 2012 http://www.realclassic.co.uk/ridesfiles/newark_winter_classic_show_2012.html Wed, 18 Jan 17:45:00 +0000 Keith Bennett was looking for classic bike which combined Japanese reliability with the personality of an old Brit. He thinks he's found it http://www.realclassic.co.uk/yamaha_tr1.html Mon, 16 Jan 2012 11:45:00 +0000 On a routine trip to a Belgian Rally, first Phil Speakman suffers from sudden deflation, and then his travelling companion's Jawa loses its sparks. What next? http://www.realclassic.co.uk/mz_trophy_250_rally.html Fri, 13 Jan 2012 11:45:00 +0000 If you own an original Triumph or BSA triple then you'll need to expertise of the TR3OC to keep it in fine fettle. If you're thinking of buying one, then their advice is priceless http://www.realclassic.co.uk/newsfiles/trident_rocket_3_owners_club.html Wed, 11 Jan 2012 17:45:00 +0000 The Events Diary, Bikes For Sale, Bikes Wanted and Bits For Sale pages have just been updated, and if there's nothing in there for you, try our list of eBay Bargain Bucket Bikes that are about to end http://www.realclassic.co.uk/index.html Mon, 09 Jan 2012 10:45:00 +0000 Sold at the time as 'the Italian Alternative', this six-cylinder superbike from the 1970s still offers something radically different for the classic bike connoisseur http://www.realclassic.co.uk/benelli_sei_900_750.html Fri, 06 Jan 2012 10:45:00 +0000 It's becoming a habit. We were the first magazine to test the Unified Twin; the first magazine to ride the 1000cc Norvil Commando, and now we're the first classic bike magazine to feature the UK's only pair of perfectly restored Norton Nomads. We should probably make more of a fuss about this sort of thing. http://www.realclassic.co.uk/aboutfiles/about09021100.html#issue92 Wed, 04 Jan 2012 17:45:00 +0000 Brian Oakley recalls classic crash hats of the past and reveals his current motorbike riding headgear http://www.realclassic.co.uk/techfiles/schuberth_helmet_review.html Mon, 02 Jan 2012 10:45:00 +0000