‘ Classic Mechanics ’ Magazine

‘Running, riding & repairing Japanese & European Classics’

 ‘ 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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*****October/November 1988*****

Publication Issue No.27

(Bi-Monthly)

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The bikes, the features and the articles in this issue include:

‘From Ape-Hangers to Immaculate’ a reader’s treasured project bike rebuild, completed to an exceptional standard & detail, plus documentation of the full restoration with informative photos – a Matchless G12 (4 impressive pages)

‘The Classic Mechanics Stripdown’ a look again at this amazing bike as its motor is disassembled with rider’s views, and opinions. There’s some wonderful pictures and accompanying write in a step by step guide – Villiers 197cc 9E (8 very detailed pages)

‘The Squariel Story’ an in-depth look at the factory, history and concept this company brought to the motorcycling world, with opinions given of this desirable ‘Game-Changing’ manufacturer in its day – the Ariel Factory and the History of the Ariel Square Four (5 nostalgic pages)

‘In Racing Trim’ a collection of vital details and service information about building this iconic bike & engine – and the finished item gets discussed, reviewed and tested – Triumph T100C (5 informative pages)

‘a Special Californian Commando’ a great ride & full test of this modern rarity. With reports from its original launch day during a full road test. With all the specifications & performance figures – the iconic 1975 Norton Commando Roadster Mk3 (4 exciting pages)

‘From our Files – Effortless Cruising’ a look again at this amazing bike and the ‘impact’ it made when it was launched. There are some wonderful pictures of the time, and all the technical specifications and performance figures – 490cc Overhead-Valve ES2 Norton (4 nostalgic pages)

‘A Milestone of Motorcycling’ Quick Spin on an exciting Modern Classic legend, comparing modern riding opinions, to those from the original launch day feature and with all the fact & figure – the Honda CB400F (6 exciting pages)

Rear Page Poster – a single page high-quality colour pin-up poster – the 1961 Ariel Leader

Plus:-

The very latest news from the world of Motorcycling from that year

Classic Motorcycling features of general public Interest

Up ’n’ Coming Shows, Rally’s, Events and Exhibitions etc

Latest new models 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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