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Real Classic

Oct 01 2020
Magazine

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!)

WHO’S DONE WHAT

FROM THE FRONT

Lov's LABOURS LOST • A couple of months ago, we mentioned that some people can’t help buying the same motorcycle over and over again. Enter Paul Miles, who suffered a very bad case of seller’s regret…

LET THERE BE LIGHT!

TORQUE SENSE

A CLASSIC ISSUE

FLASH BACK!

LITTLE ENGINES

PAST / PRESENT TENSIONS

TRIPLE TIME

HEAVY TIME

FT OR VEE?

SPOKE TOO, SOON

A RIDING LIFE

KAWASAKI CONTINUED

ELECTRICAL ANGST

BACKWARDS GLANCE

BEST FOOT FORWARDS

TERRIBLE T WINS • Triumph twins, ancient and modern. Are they actually comparable? Frank Westworth has been smitten by a Scrambler and went off on the trail of a Tiger…

THE ONE TO HAVE • If you could choose any version of AMC’s single-cylinder 500, there’s one single model year which stands out as being the best of the bunch. Rowena Hoseason argues that this rarely-seen beast is worth seeking out…

1963 MATCHLESS G80/AJS MODEL 18 FACT PACK

CACCIATORE ROSSO • While other British bike builders contributed sidevalve sloggers to the war effort, Ariel’s military machine was based on their sporting 350 single. Simon Holyfield reveals the model’s background and its wartime service record

DATING PART NUMBERS

BUYING A BULLET • Paul Henshaw has extensive experience of Enfield’s 350 and 500 thumpers, both British built and of Indian origin. He guides us through the most popular models and recommends essential upgrades to get the best from your Bullet

RIDING LIFE LONG-DISTANCE TRIAL • Searching for the perfect motorcycle for long distance trials, Graham Lampkin built a bespoke BSA. And then a Benfield. And then a Bonda…

RIDING LIFE CEE-BEE REDUX • Chris Taylor found a 25 year-old Honda which, with a fair amount of fettling, proved perfect for local rides. Then fate snatched it away from him. So Chris got another one, just like the other one…

Making SPARKS FLY! • The development of the ignition system, how it works, and a few maintenance tips. Jacqueline Bickerstaff (aka PUB) explains the fizzicks behind sparkling performance

REBUILT IN BRITAIN • If you’ve ever wondered what goes on inside a water-cooled Norton rotary engine, be prepared to be amazed as Richard Negus rebuilds one with expertly accomplished insouciance…

NORTON ROTARY REBUILD

PROJECT WORLD BEATER • Odgie’s project to create a competitive Can-Am flat-tracker, based on an old military machine, nears completion. Now he needs to design and fabricate an appropriate exhaust and source a complementary carburettor…

PUB TANK • At last an event to attend. The ‘Bill Lacey’ gathering took place at Evenley (Northamptonshire), notwithstanding that most clubs had cancelled their formal runs to the venue

Ollie ODDJOBS

TALES FROM THE SHED • Two steps forward, three steps back. Things are plainly looking up in the mysterious world of The Shed


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Frequency: Monthly Pages: 100 Publisher: Mortons Media Group, Ltd Edition: Oct 01 2020

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  • Release date: October 3, 2020

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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!)

WHO’S DONE WHAT

FROM THE FRONT

Lov's LABOURS LOST • A couple of months ago, we mentioned that some people can’t help buying the same motorcycle over and over again. Enter Paul Miles, who suffered a very bad case of seller’s regret…

LET THERE BE LIGHT!

TORQUE SENSE

A CLASSIC ISSUE

FLASH BACK!

LITTLE ENGINES

PAST / PRESENT TENSIONS

TRIPLE TIME

HEAVY TIME

FT OR VEE?

SPOKE TOO, SOON

A RIDING LIFE

KAWASAKI CONTINUED

ELECTRICAL ANGST

BACKWARDS GLANCE

BEST FOOT FORWARDS

TERRIBLE T WINS • Triumph twins, ancient and modern. Are they actually comparable? Frank Westworth has been smitten by a Scrambler and went off on the trail of a Tiger…

THE ONE TO HAVE • If you could choose any version of AMC’s single-cylinder 500, there’s one single model year which stands out as being the best of the bunch. Rowena Hoseason argues that this rarely-seen beast is worth seeking out…

1963 MATCHLESS G80/AJS MODEL 18 FACT PACK

CACCIATORE ROSSO • While other British bike builders contributed sidevalve sloggers to the war effort, Ariel’s military machine was based on their sporting 350 single. Simon Holyfield reveals the model’s background and its wartime service record

DATING PART NUMBERS

BUYING A BULLET • Paul Henshaw has extensive experience of Enfield’s 350 and 500 thumpers, both British built and of Indian origin. He guides us through the most popular models and recommends essential upgrades to get the best from your Bullet

RIDING LIFE LONG-DISTANCE TRIAL • Searching for the perfect motorcycle for long distance trials, Graham Lampkin built a bespoke BSA. And then a Benfield. And then a Bonda…

RIDING LIFE CEE-BEE REDUX • Chris Taylor found a 25 year-old Honda which, with a fair amount of fettling, proved perfect for local rides. Then fate snatched it away from him. So Chris got another one, just like the other one…

Making SPARKS FLY! • The development of the ignition system, how it works, and a few maintenance tips. Jacqueline Bickerstaff (aka PUB) explains the fizzicks behind sparkling performance

REBUILT IN BRITAIN • If you’ve ever wondered what goes on inside a water-cooled Norton rotary engine, be prepared to be amazed as Richard Negus rebuilds one with expertly accomplished insouciance…

NORTON ROTARY REBUILD

PROJECT WORLD BEATER • Odgie’s project to create a competitive Can-Am flat-tracker, based on an old military machine, nears completion. Now he needs to design and fabricate an appropriate exhaust and source a complementary carburettor…

PUB TANK • At last an event to attend. The ‘Bill Lacey’ gathering took place at Evenley (Northamptonshire), notwithstanding that most clubs had cancelled their formal runs to the venue

Ollie ODDJOBS

TALES FROM THE SHED • Two steps forward, three steps back. Things are plainly looking up in the mysterious world of The Shed


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