December 2013 - Issue 272

Classic Bike Guide - December 2013 - Issue   272
From the market leader of classic bike magazines

LIVE2RIDE

Stafford Show
  Inside the Carole Nash Classic Mechanics show

Gentlemen ride
  Distinguished hipsters get suited and booted

Japanese café racers
  Classics in the eye of a storm

Misano classics
  Italian festival and Moto Giro promo ride

Imola Ducati
  One of the original factory bikes unearthed

Letters
  Your forum to air those classic views

Event guide
  Get set for the Kempton and Newark shows

OPINION
  • Paul D'Orleans
  • Sarah Bradley
  • George Cohen
  • Frank Westworth

FEATURES
  Dunstall Norton
A lifelong love affair with an original cafe racer

Seeley Norton
  The French have passion for cafe racers too

Brough Superior SS100
  Modern era V-twin with a classic bloodline

Brough at Bonnevile
  Record collecting on the Salt Flats

Red Max Triumphs
  Two brand new street trackers

Panther M120
  Lovingly restored 650cc Model 120 single

RIDE2LIVE

Preparing for winter
  Protecting your classic in the off-season

Workshop guide
  How to fit new brake shoes

Club guide
  Triumph Owners Motorcycle Club

Buyer’s guide
  What to look for in British 650cc twins