April 2003

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Classic Bike Guide

Your guide to buying, running and owning a classic bike. Broad minded with a practical twist.

HOT ROD BONNEVILLE
Ron Hosell builds Brit bikes, nothing else, so don't ask. Jim Reynolds did ask, read the reply.

FURTHER DOWN THE ROAD
This month Steven Myatt reveals a strange and worrying fascination with shiny chrome and sinuous curves.

KER'S COMMANDO
After battling the elements for many months Rod Ker now has the luxury of garage space, we spoil him you know.

RESPONSE
More opinions, more thoughts, more wishes, more questions - more of you really.

KELLY'S EYE
Pete recounts the tale of the successful) Maudes Trophy attempt.

ROD THROUGH THE CASES
Rod once devised a method of measuring the angle of lean on a motorcycle, read how it worked. (Or not)

BIFFA'S BASEMENT
More waffle about bikes from the bargain basement.

ALTERNATIVE MOTORCYCLING
Roland Brown gets to grips with the Ner-A-Car. He will recover.

MR ORDINARY
BSA built solid, reliable, motorcycles for everyday use, and did it very well.

YOUR CLASSIC
A chance purchase of CBG rekindled the spark of biking for a former rider, Deborah Niedrum tells all.

CAFE SOCIETY
A lady is supposed to prefer Milk Tray, Keith Fryer meets one who prefers motorcycles.

BOXING CLEVER
A timeless classic from Bavaria, Rod Ker lists the family tree.

PLUGS & LEADS
News and views, bits and bobs, books and bargains.

WE WERE THERE
Bob Pickett visits the Ace Cafe on the North Circular,

WE WERE THERE TOO
Geoff Kelly packs his thermals and survives the dragon.

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