The Truely Classic Royal Enfield Model G. In the early 1980s the classic motorcycle scene was thriving, classic clubs were appearing everywhere, with it came rallies, swap meets, monthly meetings and get togethers (known as Shed Raids) to see what other like minded enthusiasts were hiding away in their workshops. It seemed that everybody wanted […]
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With the event organised by the Pioneer Sports Club and held on Saturday, March 12th, 1932 at the New Brighton Trotting Club Track this would have to be a great reference publication for those interested in the early history of motorcycle racing in Canterbury. With a proud line up of riders including Lew Evans, Tommy
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Another addition to the Stinkwheel library would be this parts book for the 70cc 2 stroke, 2 speed, go everywhere slowly 1956~57 BSA Dandy. Having been a past owner of such a beast I can vouch for its uniqueness, although others might remember it more as BSAs folly. Referred by some as more of a
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For those who delve into the past their main reference is the written word, articles from period newspapers, club magazines, and preserved time pieces like the N.Z Motorcyclist magazine. Produced from 1947 to 1957 this publication was the bugle for anything motorcycling in New Zealand and abroad. Initially the brainchild of editor Ted Beckett it
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I would doubt that very few of us who are over a certain age have not heard, seen or played with a Villiers 2 stroke engine of some sort. Whether it be powering a motorcycle, power cycle, lawn mower, chainsaw, or any other multitude of mechanical contraptions., they seemed to be everywhere when I was
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