Regulars

3 In Balance
It’s been a hectic time since last issue, the editor has hardly been at home and it’s set to continue in the same vein.

6 News
News, news and more news, it all goes in here, at least it does as long as we hear about it.

30 Rebuilt to ride
The final part of Wilko’s TT Yamaha, the riding bit. What’s it like? Go to page 30 and see.

34 Dirt products
Got something that will help your fellow competitors to go faster, be on time or keep their feet up? Get it in here.

40 Down at the dealer - Central Wheel
How long have Central Wheel been keeping us going round? 20? 30? 40 years? More? Read on...

44 Tech talk
Putting the bounce back in the forks - or everything you wanted to know about suspension but were afraid to ask.

53 Saunders says
The life of a works rider is a fascinating place, our man puts it into perspective.

61 Smith Tales
The talented Mr Smith admits sidecars are not his favourite things but he can still ride one.

72 Dirt Talk
With cries for help, advice sought and information offered, it all adds up to a vibrant letters page.

74 Subscribe
All you need to know about how to ensure your copy of CDB lands on your mat asap.

82 Moto Memories
Trials on the telly? You’d better believe it, it could be on its way back!

83 Wright or wrong
It is with trepidation that editors read these words, knowing they’re likely to result in a phone call or 10...

Features

10 East comes west and takes over.
Vic Allan gets his first experiences of the fabulous CZ stroker.

16 Something special
The Curtis Yamaha in this feature is extremely special, even a look at it confirms that.

22 Something old something new
Which is best? A standard machine or one that’s tastefully updated? We try - only ‘try’ - to answer the question.

36 Manx Two Day Trial
As one of the premier events in the trials calendar, entries are always over subscribed, rightly so, it’s a great event.

48 Stafford show
Were you there? What did you think of the Dirt Bike bit? Go on, tell us, we can take it.

54 Scarboro’ fair
No not the winsomely wistful Simon and Garfunkel song but two days of classic trials action.

56 All over bar the presenting...
The CDB Classic British Scrambles series is all done and dusted, who’s the winner? Read all about it on p56.

62 Nostalgically speaking
With trials, scrambles and vintage runs, there’s a lot packed into a week in Cumbria.

64 The story so far...
It’s still close in the CDB/PJ1 Northern British Pre-65 Trials series. Catch up on the latest news.

66 An hour with - Sten Lundin
It’s a great idea, get a known name from the sports world, sit them down with a cuppa for an hour and just listen.

76 Top kit
With mainstream factory trials involvement fizzling out in the 60s, it was up to the specials to take over. Some specials are extra special though.