‘ 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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*******March 1994*******
Publication Issue No.77
(Wrongly printed up as being No.76 on the Cover, but it isn't)
“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:
‘Britain’s Finest’ a Classic Ride & full review of this amazing Classic Bike. With rider feedback given, during a modern-day style re-test. There’s wonderful pictures of it ‘from the day’, and a comprehensive list of all its technical specifications and accurate performance figures – 1969 Triumph T150 Trident (6 exciting pages)
‘Most Admirable’ a re-test of this Cult Twin, with Riders feedback from the test & opinions compared to those from when it was launched. There’s some wonderful pictures ‘of its time’ and a host of technical specifications and performance figures – Yamaha XS650 (XS2) (5 detailed pages)
‘Stripping the Engine’ Part 1 of a Yamaha RD350LC Strip down & re-build, with full documented steps (5 meticulous pages)
‘Showstoppers’ a High-Quality, Beautifully Photographed & Lit feature, spotlighting a stunning bike, with a brief write up and technical specification section, perfect for any ‘Restorers Reference’ as it gives a detailed look at the bike to aid any restorers to see intricate and authentic original images – 1973 Kawasaki 750 Mach IV H2 (1 brief rear page article)
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)
Recent world Interest articles
Race Reports & interviews with Racers, past & present
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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