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1960s biking fashion tips film. Comedy gold
By mark forsyth on 24/08/2010 10:13:10
Yes, fashion comes and goes but helmets are here to stay
Don't know about you but I'm quite fancying the deertstalker look this Autumn...
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Which era was the best?
By John Hogan on 29/11/2010 09:20:57
Everyone reckons their generation of biking was the best. From the 1960s when rockers ruled to the 1990s when Exups and Blades did battle on the roads, we ask the bikers who were there about the Golden Age
Rose-tinted spectacles have got a lot to answer for. Everything was great fifteen years ago and now it’s rubbish. This has undoubtedly got more to do with the fact we were all a decade younger ten years ago – more girls, less wrinkles, no worries – than any degradation of quality...
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Video Classic: Look, Signal Manoeuvre!
By Visordown News on 22/12/2009 11:35:41
Check this classic 1960's motorcycle safety film
CHECK THIS classic 1960's motorcycle public safety announcement, courtesy of the Department of Transport.Entitled 'Look, Signal, Manoeuvre' the film follows two motorcyclists on their ride to work: Tom is a punctual, safety conscious type, while his
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The 59 Club: London's outlaws
By Stuart Barker on 20/12/2010 14:50:49
In the 1960s, the 59 Club was the biggest, most famous motorcycle club in the world, and a notorious hangout for outcasts and misfits. Half a century later, the incredible story of a gang of hoodlums and a pair of leather-clad vicars continues to amaze.
If you rode a motorcycle and wore a black leather jacket in London in the 1960s, there were few places you'd be welcome. The Biker Boys of the time had such a bad reputation that most cafés, cinemas and clubs banned them. The only place
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Triumph 1600 twin Cafe Racer
By Visordown News on 08/03/2010 15:03:22
Looks like another mad Swede's been at work creating this in his garage using a Thunderbird engine and some parts from a Ducati and other various cafe racer motorcycles. This cafe racer is a good-looking machine, with more grunt than a Thruxton
WE SPOTTED this one earlier on French website Motorevue: a Swede, Sivert Raask, has concocted a this motorcycle from Triumph's 1600cc Thunderbird cruiser, with the use of a handmade seat, a Ducati tank and a bit of cunning.Quite tasty for a home-brewed effort, don't you think...
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60's styled electric concept bike
By Robin Goodwin on 19/03/2012 09:59:42
Electric bike concept inspired by Ossa Grand Prix racer
This electric concept bike takes the styling of an Ossa Grand Prix ridden in late 1960s by Santiago Herrero and brings it into the 21st century.From Barcelona design studio ART-TIC the Monocasco takes its styling cues from Ossa's monocoque racing
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Spotted: Pete Townshend takes to two wheels
By Visordown News on 01/09/2009 11:17:51
Godfather Mod shows he's still young at heart
GUITAR LEGEND Pete Townshend was spotted riding his shiny, new 1960s-style scooter around Richmond at the weekend.The musician, 64, who plays with The Who, says he enjoys the freedom of riding a bike; the star also has a scooter at his home
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Lambretta returns to the UK
By Visordown News on 06/05/2011 14:07:09
Italian scooter marque to challenge for the commuter crown
styling, which is clearly based upon the original 1950's and 1960's models, but with the advantage of a modern spec list.Prices have not been finalised yet, but they will cost in the region of £3300 including VAT. Making them competively priced
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Bid on Mike The Bike's Lid
By Visordown News on 11/05/2011 15:26:07
Pudding-basin helmet expected to exceed £4,000 in the auction
THE 'pudding-basin' helmet worn by Mike 'the Bike' Hailwood is set to exceed £4,000 when it goes up for auction at the Silverstone MotoGP on 11 June.Worn by the legendary Mike Hailwood in the 1960s, the hand-painted helmet not only holds
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The World's Fastest Indian
By Tim Skilton on 26/11/2007 13:37:44
Burt Munro honoured in New Zealand rally
Burt Munro...an NZ legend and world speed record holderMOTORCYCLISTS FROM around the world are revving up in tribute to Burt Munro, the Invercargill man who broke a motorcycle land-speed record in the 1960s.The Burt Munro Challenge rally - now
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