‘ Classic & Motorcycle Mechanics’ Magazine
“ Running, Riding & Repairing Japanese & European Classics ”
“We Ride ’em, Restore ‘em, Relish ‘em, Rave about ‘em”
“ Maintaining all manner of magnificent Bikes ”
“More Motorcycling Variety for your Money”
“The Best Bikes of the 70’s, 80’s and 90’s”
“ Real not Retro ”
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*******February 2012*******
Publication Issue No.292
“That was the way it was back then ” . . . . & here, is where it happened ’
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The bikes, features and articles in this issue include:
‘Van Van’ an exciting Classic Bike Ride and Retro-Road test, comparing our modern riding opinions, to those from its original launch day write-up feature – Suzuki RV90 Van Van (5 detailed pages)
‘Spirit of the Seventies’ a recollection of this amazingly respected bike and the rider’s feedback during this modern style review & test ride. There’s some wonderful pictures ‘of the time’ and a host of technical specifications and performance figures – 1977 Yamaha RD400D (8 exciting pages)
‘In XS’ A modified & Tuned Readers Special gets a thorough Road Test & undergoes detailed build Quality scrutiny that morphed it into this beautifully styled ‘frame builders special’ – Kenny Roberts Styled XS650 Flat Tracker (6 stunning pages)
‘Showstoppers’ a High-Quality Studio based Feature, Beautifully Photographed & Lit, spotlighting a stunning bike, with a brief write up and technical specification section – 1980 Yamaha XT250G (2 rare pages)
Plus:-
The very latest news from the world of Motorcycling from that year
Classic Motorcycling features of general Interest
Up ’n’ Coming Shows, Rally’s, Events and Exhibitions etc
Latest new Bikes appearing in our showrooms
The very latest products in clothing and gadgets (from that era)
Reader’s contributions via the letters pages, with topical matters, relevant at the time
Celebrities and racer’s writing contributions for the Magazine
Stunning Action Photography – on the Drag strip, Off-road, Green-Lanes, Airfields, Race Circuits, Beaches, Dyno . . . & Public Roads
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