Classic Bike Guide

Classic Bike Guide is a down to earth, practical - and sometimes irreverent - magazine that gets right to the heart of the classic bike world. With a mixture of features, tests, reviews and event reports it is the title that has become a must for the active rider and restorer. Classic Bike Guide magazine - with the biggest and best readers adverts - FREE! Enjoy the digital edition - and save over 50% on the print susbcription price.

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Honda CG125 • This venerable bike was designed not for speed, looks or admiration, or to show mechanical evolution – it was built to keep going, and not to stop. For everyone, everywhere. More than most, the CG125 has earned a huge following and still steals the hearts of people who just want to tinker and ride.

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A Triumphant brace – Triumph Speed Twin 1200 and 900 • Hinkley has been busy, with little tweaks here and there to keep its most popular models sharp. And there’s a new model, the 1200RS, too…

Old bike mechanics directory • Your guide to those who are willing to help us!

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Velocette MSS • Velocettes have a fantastic racing pedigree and are an engineer’s delight. Built solidly, they can also provide a brilliant ride, and the MSS is one of the most useable models for sensible cost.

Rob North: The man with the golden torch • Rob North sadly died last year. Alan Cathcart looks at the many racing exploits Rob was involved in that many are unaware of, and not just those famous triples…

Moto Morini 500 Strada • When Morini enlarged the 31/2 V-twin to 500, it changed the character of this little sportster and made it all grown-up…

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Norvil Commando 1000cc Fastback Bigger boys’ toy • Norvil supplied big-bang Commando engines for many years, mainly to racers. But they also built at least one brand-new, full-litre Fastback. Frank Westworth borrowed it back when it was indeed new…

Buying an old British bike • For part two of your British Bike Guide, here are some things to look out for. Most vendors will be honest, and most bikes for sale will be legitimate. Some sellers will just want their pride and joy to go to a nice person. But some will not. Some will be baddies. This may seem like we don’t trust anyone – we don’t. Always best to take a knowledgeable friend, too.

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Removing an old petrol tank liner • We take a look at the techniques needed to remove a failing tank liner

Plastic repairs • We take a look at the techniques needed to rectify damaged plastics

Frank’s Famous Last Words • Do you trust your own spannering? Frank’s been suffering from an unusual lack of self-confidence…