The Classic MotorCycle September 2004

Overview

Publication Details

TypeMagazine
PublisherThe Classic MotorCycle
Published date 01/09/2004
Pages116

Articles

Page Title Type Length Options
12 Jock West OBE (1909-2004) - Peter Glover on the life and times of a top racing and industry figure from a fascinating period in our history. General interest 2 View
16 Uncompromising Clubman’s - BSA Gold Star - The BSA Gold Star, in Clubman’s specification is a single purpose machine, as Roy Poynting explains.  Going fast is fun....but being restricted to a pedestrian pace is a pain. Features 6 View
24 Flying Vee - Martinsyde V-Twin - For his introduction to vintage motorcycling, did Keith Fryer choose a small, lightweight two-stroke? Did he heck, he went for a rare, thrusting V-twin from the former aeronautical concern, Martinsyde. Features 5 View
32 Chott and Change - Laverda Chott 250 2T and 2T/R - In the early Seventies, with scrambles and enduros gaining in popularity, Laverda wanted to cash in on the boom.  They came up with the light and nimble two-stroke Chott, as Gerfried Vogt recalls. Features 4 View
39 When One Becomes Two - Carberry Enfield V-Twin - The Royal Enfield single has established itself a niche in the market.  All it needs is a bit more power, thinks Paul Carberry.  Alan Cathcart rides his solution to that problem. Features 5 View
50 Three’s Company - Morgan Model F Sports Three Wheeler - The Morgan sportscar company, now renowned for their performance four wheelers, originally produced three-wheelers, which were neither car nor motorcycle.  Roy Poynting explains. Features 6 View
58 Father’s Day Parade - Banbury Run - This year’s Banbury run fell on father’s day, aptly, father-and-son due Richard and Peter Rosenthal spent the day together.  They had a mixed time though. Events 3 View
62 Four Play - Benelli 254 - It could never have been considered a serious commuter, so Benelli’s diminutive 231cc Quattro was built for play time, says Andy Westlake. Features 5 View
70 It’s a Motorcycle World - Ever year, Beaulieu’s Motorcycle World event goes from strength to strength, with the classic presence also growing in numbers and stature.  James Robinson was among the throng. Events 3 View
74 Equipping the Nation - Craven Equipment - Craven became a by-word for touring equipment in the years after WWII, as company founders Ken and Mollie Craven raised their company profile by practising what they preached.  And the company is still going strong, as Andy Westlake reports. General interest 5 View
80 I didn’t seem to be going at all - In 1924 Montlhéry race track opened its doors and the British rushed to break records.  Ken Hallworth recounts the story of record breaking at the French track in the vintage years. General interest 6 View
88 Buyers Guide - Number 47 Moto Morini  - Motosacoche by Richard Rosenthal. Single vehicle -Reviews 3 View

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