Real Classic

RealClassic magazine features the very best British motorcycles from all eras, plus charismatic Continental machines (and the odd Japanese classics crops up occasionally, too). Long term classic riders will recognise many of the members of the RC team, which includes authors, historians and journalists like Steve Wilson, Dave Minton, Matt Vale, Odgie, Jacqueline 'PUB' Bickerstaff, Rowena Hoseason and editor Frank Westworth -- but the magazine's key feature is that it is firmly grounded in the real world. Our articles are written by real life riders and reflect far more than a simple road test ever can. We're never scared of getting grubby in The Shed (and we even admit it when things go horribly wrong!)

FROM THE FRONT

RIDING WITH A Legend • Revived Triumph's early triples are developing a new gudience. Frank westworth shared the new enthusiam with this sparkling roadster...

IN COMING • RC readers write, rant and rattle on...

BRITISH STEEL Abroad • After it spent a decade in storage, Jean Rossy brought a BSA 650 back to life. In the process, he discover it went the long way round to end up in the Grand Duchy of Luxembour...

BARN-FIND BUILD • Chris Wood remembered riding two-strokes in his youth, so he bought an imported barn-find restoration project without riding something similar or even clapping eyes on it. We love an optimist!

Street Sleeper • This canimy Velo looks like every inch the genteel fellow,doesn't it? Ace Tester Miles discovers that its appearance is deceptive. The KTS is a class act but at the end of the day it's a game of two halves and there's everything to play for ...

BUYING A BULLET • Paul Henshaw has extensive experience of Enfield's 350 and 500 thumpers, both British built and of Indian origin. Last month he explained which model does what, and now he looks at essentiaupgrades and improvements

CACCIATORE ROSSO • Ariel's WW2 military machine was based on their sporting 350 single. One such WING made its way to Italy with the army and was abandoned after the war. Simon Holyfield set about bringing it back to Blighty ...

RIDING LIFE • You've saved your pennies and you're ready to take the plunge with perhaps the most significanmotorcycle purchase of your entire life. How do you avoid being ripped off? Jonathan lambley, VOC Machine Researche explains ...

RIDING LIE LIFE • Ever wanted to ride a British twin that's a little bit out of the ordinary? David Crook takes us for a short spin on a Birmingham Scott

BUILT IN BRUM • The Scott Owner's Club runs an excellent website (scottownersclub. org), packed with useful information about the marque and models. Here's what they have to say about the Birmingham-built bikes:

Making SPARKS FLY • The development of the ignition systemhow it works, and a few maintenance tips. Jacqueline Bickerstaf(aka PUB) explains the fizzicks behind sparking performance. Part Two: mostly more modern times ...

PROJECT WORLD BEATER • A long , time ago,odgie set out to build himself a superlight two stork flat-tracker. After much mechanical action ,the moment of truth has arrived .how will it perform on track ?

MASSIVE THANKS...

Ollie's ODDJOBS • What happens when you combine James Joyce, Homer (the Greek chap, not the fella from TheS impsonsa) nd Erik Buell?S omethingr eally rather strange. ..

TALES FROM THE SHED • A mysterious study in archaeology, obsolete techniques and mysterious discoveries. Plus the true meaning of an ancient adage. ..