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20 DIRTQUAKE
Did we mention Odgie beat Guy Martin? Fair and square. Whopped his ass
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12 PRODUCTS
66 ROGUES GALLERY
The best of the new
You people in all your glory. Well, some of

you
20 DIRTQUAKE
Did we mention Odgie beat Guy Martin? Fair
and square. Whopped his ass
68 UK SPEEDWEEK: PENDINE
26 BIKER GEAR
73 SHEDHEAD
Baggage claims.
Blackjack gets mounted. As it were
34 BREACH OF THE
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80 JUMBLE
Bosun holds the fort.
76 EVENTS
46 HOTROD HAYRIDE
Drawing lines in the sand.
Buy, sell, barter, haggle.
Saying goodbye to Bisley.
Everything you need to know for everywhere

you want to go.
54 100% INSPIRATION
82 TAILPIECE
The history of the Harley-Davidson Riders

Club of Great Britain.
Grav gets random.
Although you may be familiar with its

yellow and blue logo, not everyone is sure
quite what the Biker Down programme is
all about. It is, in short, a Good Thing.
Biker Down was started by Jim Sanderson,
a firefighter with the Kent Fire and Rescue
Service who, as well as having ridden
bikes for years, is both a DSA motorcycle
instructor and a road traffic collision
instructor. The idea of Biker Down came
about after he happened upon the scene
of a serious bike crash while off-duty and
realised that he automatically relied upon
his fire service training. Reflecting on that
later, he also realised that many people
wouldnt have the benefit of that training
and knowledge and that, given that folk
often ride together, those most likely to be
first on the scene of a motorcycle accident
would be other bikers.
So, along with Kent Fire and Rescue
Service, he set about creating a course
which would be specifically for bikers
and that became Biker Down. None of us
ever knows quite how we would react and
cope on the scene of a serious accident,
particularly one involving a motorcycle,
until it actually happens, and Biker Down
is designed to give people the tools and
confidence to deal with that first response.
The Biker Down course is divided into
three sections. The first involves incident
scene management and sees members
of one of the many FireBike teamsthe
nationwide Fire Brigade project to improve
rider and road safetytake people through
what they might expect at the scene of
an accident, advising how to protect the
casualty and to manage the scene. The
second part is delivered by qualified life
support instructors with motorcycle first
aid-specific expertise, and covers trauma
and mechanism of injury, basic life support,
CPR, managing spinal injuries, as well as
the perennial questions and difficulties
around removed a helmet on a victim.
Finally, a session deals with how to be seen
while on a bike without wearing a complete
luminous high-visibility cat suit!
The initial Biker Down scheme in Kent
proved to be such a success that it has
been adopted across the United Kingdom
with more than 25 teams operating the
course. The rather wonderful thing is that
neither Jim Sanderson nor the Kent Fire
Brigade had to do this, but, as in many
other counties, motorcycle riders form a
frighteningly large percentage of Kents
road traffic casualties. Despite being just
1% of all road users, bikers constitute 25%
of deaths or serious injuries on the countys
roads. The fact that Kents fire service
decided to both create and implement a
course aimed at bikers should be admired
and applauded.
And the price of this course? Nothing. Its
absolutely free; all you have to do is book
a place by contacting your local Fire and
Rescue Service or visiting the Biker Down
Facebook page. It will take just three hours
of your life; it could save someone elses.
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THE MAN WHO BEAT GUY MARTIN
We are hugely proud that our Odgie beat Mr

Guy Martin in a proper competitive, turnleft-only, take-no-prisoners race at Dirtquake
(as you can read on page 20). Still hooning
around dirt tracks, trials circuits and just about
anywhere where park wardens arent looking,
Odgie undertakes all his racing on a budget
that would make a church mouse squeak. Now
you can show your support for one of the UKs
custom motorcycling elder statesmen (oh, hell
hate that) and keep the old bugger out there,
showing young world-famous whippersnappers
how it should be done, by purchasing one of his
Anthill Customs t-shirts for a ridiculously cheap
8.99 plus 2 shipping. Under eleven quid for
a proper screen printed Gildan tee! Either find
them on eBay or visit www.odgie.com. [Blue]
48 BELLY PAN
TWISTED IRON TIME!
Its that time of year again as Twisted Iron: The Happening hoves into view for its third
edition. It promises to be even better than previous years with two show marquees, first class
bands and some of the coolest motorcycles around.
Thanks to the support of Triumph Motorcycles,
a huge marquee will welcome a record number
of preregistered entries (like Carls Triumph
you see pictured here)although theres
still room for more, so if you have a machine
which deserves to be seen, then email info@
twistediron.co.uk right now with some pictures.
Along with the more familiar categories of
Best Engineering, Best Paint, Best Styling and
Best in Show, the event features a chance for
works in progress to be recognised with the
cunningly named Work in Progress trophy,
while everyone present gets a chance to vote
for their favourite in the Mob Rule class. Each
class is sponsored by 100% Biker and the
winners will, once again, go home with one
of the unique and rather stunning handmade
trophies by the equally unique and stunning
Mark and Johnny of Artisan Uprising, seen here
doing their thing (who will also be presenting
their ever-popular live demonstrations of forge
work over the weekend).
There will also be a chance to meet Team
Moonshine, the crew of slightly lunatic

individuals who participated in this years
Dirtquake (young Kat James came second in
the Ladies race) and who are sponsored by
Twisted Iron. They will be present with their
bikesplease dont feed them any Eastern
European hooch because thats how they
ended up in this predicament! You can find
them in the Moonshine Marquee, along with
the Work in Progress entries and, new for this
year, a cinema showing classic biker movies.
As in previous years, 100% Biker is delighted to
be a part of The Happening, along with long-time
sponsor Jack Lilley Triumph and new input from
Bikesure. Last year the event raised an impressive
1103 for the Thames Valley Air Ambulance and
this year it hopes to top that. Weekend tickets
are 25 in advancewhich includes a splendid
exclusive t-shirt not available elsewhere (or even
at the show)and are available from www.
twistediron.co.uk. It all takes place on 16-17th
September in Mill Lane, Chalgrove, Oxfordshire
OX44 7SL. Well see you there. [Blue]
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New from Phil Birch is this belly pan/nose cone

designed specifically for the Harley-Davidson
Sportster Forty-Eight. Phil has been involved
in the fibreglass industry for many years, as
well as being a member of the Dorset scooter
scene and of the Modrapheniacs SC. 25 years
ago, shortly after moving from little wheels to a
Harley Sportster, a new job took him to Holland
and hes never come back (well, except to see his
Mum!). After making lightweight racing car parts
he moved into creating Harley components,
concentrating on fairings and belly pans which
he now sells worldwide. The new belly pan is
designed to fit tightly around the front of the
frame and is held on with two clips, while it also
has the potential for fitting extra lights if you so
desire. Available for 110 from www.philbirch.nl.
PIERRE TERBLANCHE
As we went to press, we heard that noted

motorcycle designer Pierre Terblanche
has parted company with Royal Enfield.
Terblanche joined the India-based company in
November 2014 after quitting his position at
Confederate Motors.
The South African started his career with
Volkswagen before moving to Ducati. He then
worked at Cagiva before returning to Ducati
where he designed the 999 and the HyperMotard.
After working with Piaggio, Moto Guzzi and
Norton, he joined Confederate where he designed
the X132 Hellcat Speedster, but his tenure there
was less than 18 months. No reason has been
given for his departure from Royal Enfield. [Blue]
Rider on
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online
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find defunct sites
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Sam Wheeler
www.atlasobscura.
com a collection of
weird and wonderful
worldwide places.
It is with immense sadness that we learned of the death of Sam Wheeler during testing of his
EZ-Hook Streamliner motorcycle at Bonneville on 25th July 2016.
Back in September 2006, Sam made history
by clocking the fastest one way pass ever
recorded on a motorcycle, passing the
measured mile marker at the BUB Speed
Trials at 355.303mph. Seconds later he made
history again by being involved in probably
the fastest motorcycle crash in history as his
front tyrespeed-rated tyres always being
the weak point on streamlinersgave way.
A former holder of the fastest motorcycle
land speed record, Sam was one of the true
veterans of record attempts, from his first
Bultaco 125-powered baby streamliner in 1963
through various incarnations of his EZ-Hook
streamliner. At 72 years old, he was still chasing
his dream and that record, this year with
the streamliner powered by a turbocharged
Vance & Hines Suzuki Hayabusa engine. After
years of racing on a budget, he had obtained
proper backing and sponsorship from Drag
Specialties and Part Europe and there was
every reason to believe that this year he might
finally have cracked the elusive 400mph
barrier on which he had set his sights.
Sam was testing the streamliner at a private
event on the salt flats when, according to
witnesses, he lost control at around 200mph.

The bike became airborne and crashed onto
the safety cage which should have protected
him, just as it did in his 2006 crash from which
he walked away. No-one yet knows what went
so terribly wrong but Sam succumbed to his
injuries a few hours later. His wife, Carol (who
he met on the salt flats 43 years ago), said; He
was doing what he loved and his last memory
was being on his beloved Bonneville Salt
Flats. To Carol and his son, Ben, and daughter,
Dayna, we extend our sincere condolences.
[Blue/Horst Rosler]
FROM RUSH HOUR WITH GLOVE
Maker of our favourite gloves, 78 Motor Co, has now launched the second glove in its
series (thats the second design of gloves they have made more than one glove. However
good it is, one glove isnt much use unless youre Michael Jackson, and probably not even
to him these days).
The new design is the Sprint which is made
up of 15 CAD-designed panels to ensure
that the Scandinavian aniline leather fits
like a second skin with the utmost comfort
while still giving you modern protection. The
palm is double layered to limit abrasions and
each glove is lined and padded with satin.
Every pair of 78 Motor Co gloves is cut out
and stitched by hand and the beauty is that,
as they age, they will just look better and
better. Yes, I could have bought cheaper
gloves, but I dont have cheap hands.
Anyway, with prices from 78, theyre pretty
good value for a handmade product of such
excellent quality. The Sprint is available in
Nappa Black, Signal Red and Chocolate
Brown, while there is also a limited edition in
either Farina Grey or Dune Yellow. Choose
Over the last two years,

a team of students at the
Eindhoven University of
Technology in Holland has
been developing the Storm
Pulse electric motorcycle
and over the course of the
last few weeks, theyve
been putting the machine
through its paces in a quite
remarkable way.
The team is in the middle of a trip to
circumvent the world in the traditional
eighty days, something that has yet to
be done on an electric bike. Although
speeds have increased remarkably
among such motorcyclestake, for
example, the lap times achieved in the
SES TT Zero race on the Isle of Man
range is still, as with all electric vehicles,
the weak link in the technology. However,
its just this aspect that the Eindhoven
team has addressed and its Storm Pulse
is capable of a very impressive 235
miles before it needs to find a power
point. Even better, the latter isnt always
entirely necessary as the battery can
be easily swapped en route and then
speedily charged at the end of the day
from any electrical source, whether a
public charging station or an ordinary
household socket.
As you read this, the team has just
set off on a tour which will take them
and the Storm Pulse from Germany
across Asia to arrive in Shanghai on 24th
September. They aim to cover around
300 miles every day, sleeping in tents or
begging sofas along the way, while the
battery has been designed to recharge
wherever they can plug it in, regardless
of the fluctuation in worldwide electrical
standards. From China, the trip will take
the Storm Pulse to Seattle in Oregon and
across the USA, down through Texas and
up to New York. [Blue]
your colour carefully, because youre going

to be wearing them for a long time to
come! For details, sizes and to order, see
www.78motorco.com. [Blue]
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Kevlar
Lumberjack
Shirt
You cant beat a classic lumberjack shirt,

although some of you may wince at seeing
bright young things zipping around on their
bikes with only a bit of flannel between
their skin and some potentially unpleasant
road rash.
Now City of Leather has come up with the
ideal solution a classic flannel lumberjack
shirt that incorporates a DuPont Kevlar lining
with its 5 Point Protector System which offers
extra protection at the key impact points
of shoulders, elbows and back. But the City
of Leather boys havent stopped there with
their redesign. As well as offering protection,
this shirt also has a brand new waterproof
membrane lining to stop you getting soggy,
while its long enough to keep your back
warm (and dry). Cleverly, while it looks like a
conventional short, the front has a flap with
a zip underneath so it wont flap while riding
(unless you want that particular look), and it
also has two inside pockets with zips. Look
good with confidence in either a red/black
check or black/white check and grab one
now for an introductory price of 129.99 from
www.cityofleather.com. [Blue]
OUT OF ONES SKULLY
Over the last three years we have watched Californian start-up company Skully with great interest.
In 2013, brothers Marcus and Mitch Weller burst
onto the helmet scene with their design for the
worlds most advanced motorcycle helmet, the
AR-1. The AR-1 was billed as having a unique
transparent heads-up display which projected
data into your line of sight, as well as an ultrawide angle 180-degrees rear view camera. A
concerted media campaign saw the helmet
promoted across the internet, in countless
magazines and even on mainstream TV.
But, as we pointed out in the News pages
way back in #189, we were concerned by a
number of things, not least that no member
of the press or independent organisation
appeared to have been allowed to actually test
an AR-1 and the fact that delivery dates were
constantly been put back, often by months. We
also had concerns about safety issues which
only grew after speaking to people who know
about such things. Despite Skullys statement
on crowdfunding site Indiegogo that the
helmet is both DOT and ECE approved, there
is the opinion that the AR-1 would not and had
not met the European ECE 22.05 standard
because ECE standards for motorcycle helmets
do not permit rigid internal structures near the
riders eye. It wasnt required to meet American
safety standards immediately because DOT
certification is only issued after a certain
volume of helmets have been sold, and that
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certainly hadnt happened with the Skully.

Its not that we were being particularly
curmudgeonly; we would have loved the
Skully to be all that it promised, but, from
the start, things didnt always add up.
Crowdfunding and investment capital raised
over $15 million, yet geared up production
didnt follow. Delay followed delay.
Then, in July, things started moving very
fast at Skully, but not in a good way. At the
beginning of the month, the Weller brothers
were ousted, its said at the request of the
investors, and Martin Fichter took on the role
of CEO. He stated at the time; I understand
the burning question many customers are
asking is: Will I get my helmet? The answer
is yes. Mr Fichter may have been a little
optimistic because, at the end of July,
the doors closed at Skullys facility in San
Francisco. Apparently, there simply wasnt
enough money to fulfil the existing orders.
50 people are out of work and, as we went
to press, the web site was still running but
the shop function stated every size of helmet
was out of stock while the people who have
pre-ordered (and estimates say that could
be around 3000) the $1499 helmet are very
unlikely to see a penny of their money back.
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HEVIK GARAGE JACKET
Established manufacturer of motorcycle clothing, Hevik is

perhaps best known for its waterproof garment. But now its
jumped feet first into the leather market with its Garage jacket.
Made of full grain cow leather and treated with aniline, this Italiandesigned jacket focuses on looks and fit, as well as a healthy dose
of vintage styling. It has a charcoal grey internal thermal layer which
can be detached, while the cut is aimed at allowing freedom of
movement within the sleeves. As standard, the new jacket also has
CE-approved protectors for the shoulders and elbows and a pocket
for a back protector and their presence is discreet, given that they are
removable.Available in sizes from S-XL, the Garage retails for 239. For
information and stockists, see www.hevik.co.uk.
AVON TRIKE TYRE
You may not know but Avon Tyres now

produces a tyre specifically designed for
use on the front of a trike. Available in either
a 16 or 18-inch fitment, the tyre is part of the
popular Cobra range and has a flatter profile to
resist the scrubbing off effect normally seen on
front tyres, as well as bigger blocks of rubber
to combat irregular wear. Each tyre has Trike
emblazoned on the side wall and includes a
15,000 mile warranty. For more dealers and to
find a dealer, visit: www.avonmotorcycle.com.
DRYBROW LINERS
At this time of year, wearing a helmet for any length of time can
be sweaty and uncomfortable. It can also be dangerous as sweat
rolls into your eyes. To combat this problem, Charlotte Barrow has
come up with the Drybrow, liners which attach firmly to the inside
of bike helmets to keep the wearers brow sweat free.
Retailing at 6.99 for a pack of
ten, the Drybrow features a porous
top layer that draws moisture in
quickly and an absorbent core
which holds liquid fast. Riders also
benefit from reduced goggle and
visor fogging. Once used, the user
can simply peel the Drybrow off and
dispose of it. Its a simple idea, but
ladies, you will know exactly where
Charlotte got the idea Buy online at
www.drybrow.com.
LASER TOOLS SOCKET SET
Who doesnt like a great big tool kit? And this 171-piece socket
and bit set from Laser Tools is certainly comprehensive for the
home enthusiast. It features three ratchets (1/2, 3/8 and drives)
with 72-tooth ratchet mechanisms and 17-inch drive standard sockets,
5-inch drive deep sockets, 10 3/8-inch drive standard sockets. 6 3/8inch deep sockets. 10-inch drive standard sockets, 7-inch drive deep
socks and 13 star sockets. Theres also 2 T-bars, 4 extension bars, 3
spark plug sockets, 3 bit adaptors and bits for numerous types of
fasteners. Manufactured from strong chrome vanadium with a smooth
matt finish, the ratchets are beautifully balanced and a pleasure to
use and all the sockets have knurled edges for quick spinning-on
of fasteners. It will set you back 219.50 and your local stockist is
available at www.lasertools.co.uk.
BIKERS PARADISE LADIES JEANS

The good folk at Bikers Paradise
never stand still and rest on their
laurels and one of the latest
items in the companys everexpanding range are these new
and improved lightweight denim
Kevlar jeans designed specifically
for the lady figure. Which, in
most cases, is quite different
from the gentleman figure.
Made in 12oz blue denim with
2% elastine, they will give not
only an excellent look and fit,
but also provide a protective
element with extra provision
for optional Vistotec Kevlar
armour on the bum, knees, hips
and shins, while the 100% airtex
cotton lining ensures comfort.
The jeans comes in a standard
leg length of 34 inches and a
variety of sizes give Bikers
Paradise a call on 0247 646
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online at www.bikersparadise.
co.uk for 84.50 which includes
post and packing.
BIKE FEATURE
YAMAHA XSR900
MONKEEBEAST
Think of Northern Europe and long Swedish choppers and
mad Finnish builds may immediately spring to mind, but one
of the best-known custom building companies in the world
hails from Denmark, the smallest of the Nordic countries. It is,
of course, the Wrenchmonkees
WORDS: BLUE PHOTOS: YAMAHA MOTOR EUROPE
ver the years, Per Nielsen and Nicholas

Bech have built countless bikes under
the Wrenchmonkees banner, although
now they are throttling back and
concentrating on fewer projects each
year. They are, however, continuing their
very successful association with Yamahas
ever-evolving Yard Built programme which
sees builders from all over the globe given
an opportunity to make their mark on a new
Yamaha model. In fact, the Wrenchmonkees
were the very first company to create a Yard
Built bike with the Monkeefist XJR1300
four years ago. That was followed by Gibbon
Slap, an SR400 and Skullmonkee, another
recreated XJR1300 (as seen in 100% Biker
#195). Now the designing Danes have turned
their attention to the XSR900, the retro-styled
(although Yamaha terms it Sports Heritage)
model introduced this year.
The basic idea behind the Yard Built
approach is the customisation and reinvention
of bikes without extreme frame modifications
or, as in this case, without any frame mods at
all. The builders involved create aftermarket
parts in the process which not only benefits
small independent companies, but also allows
people who might be a little chary of taking an
angle grinder to their new purchase to make a
bike their own. However, for a builder to create
a new one-off machine, this method is often
more difficult than being able to start chopping
about the chassis and requires them to think
and work within certain limits.
Thus, in the Monkeebeast (you
may be seeing a theme here) build, the
Wrenchmonkees reconstruction of the
XSR900, no frame components were harmed.
IN THE MONKEEBEAST BUILD, THE

WRENCHMONKEES RECONSTRUCTION
OF THE XSR900, NO FRAME
COMPONENTS WERE HARMED
BIKE FEATURE
YAMAHA XSR900
IT WOULD HAVE BEEN AN OBVIOUS CHOICE TO GO DOWN

THE CAF RACER ROUTE WITH THE MID-RANGE NAKED YAM,
BUT THATS JUST WHAT THAT IDEA WAS OBVIOUS
It would have been an obvious
choice to go down the caf racer
route with the mid-range naked
Yam, but thats just what that
idea wasobvious. And the
Wrenchmonkees havent got
where they are today by being
obvious. Instead, they rode
the stock bike and decided to
capitalise upon its more base
nature. Its not a polite bike, the
XSR900. If you were out on the
town on a Saturday night and
intent upon causing trouble and
the XSR had miraculously been
transformed into human shape,
then it would be the bouncer
you would want to avoid. Not
necessarily the largest doorman,
but the one with the glint in his

eye and light on his feet, the one
who could surprise you by his
speed and ability to pick you up
by the scruff of your neck. Tough
rather than brutal, but not to be
messed with.
First to go when the build
commenced were the XSR900s
cast wheels, replaced with 17-inch
Borrani rims laced to black hubs
with 9mm stainless spokes. They
were then shod in super tough
Continental knobbly rubber,
setting the street tough theme.
The Wrenchmonkees kept the
original fuel tank although they
created a new seat unit. Its not
a million miles removed from
the standard in looks, but now

it gives the bike a slightly higher
profile with a more pleasing line
from headstock to rear. The rear
mudguard was removed and the
Wrenchmonkees fabricated a new
one in aluminium and then had it
powder coated.
While the stock XSR brakes
work very well, as you would
expect them to on a modern new
bike, where was the fun in leaving
well alone? The Wrenchmonkees
upgraded the front with a Nissin
master cylinder and fitted a
TRW brake disc on the rear, as
well as plumbing everything
through stainless braided hoses.
A K-Tech shock now graces the
rear, as well as chain adjusters by

Gilles Tooling. At the other end,
the Danish builders fitted a set
of high rise Magura handlebars
with Biltwell Renegade grips.
They kept the standard
XSR speedo but dispensed
with the stock switchgear in
favour of minimal pushbutton
switches by Motogadget.
A new engine like the XSRs
inline three cylinder motor
(Yamahas technical name for
it is the Crossplane Concept
although Im not sure that will

ever catch on!), however, doesnt
need any extra tuning or trickery,
so Per and Nicholas left well
alone, with the except of fitting
an engine guard and a new
exhaust system. The XSR900
is fitted with a typically short
and stubby lowslung can so the
Wrenchmonkees took that off
straight away and replaced it
with a modified Yamaha MT09 system partnered with a SC
Project silencer that runs under
the engine and then almost up to

seat height.
One of the problems of working
with a modern bike is that they
tend to be fitted with all manner of
electronic devilry and that needs
to be housed somewhere. On a
production XSR900 some of that
gubbins is concealed in side boxes.
In keeping with the minimal lines,
the Wrenchmonkees relocated
the electronics under the tank.
And then they painted everything
black. If youre familiar with
BIKE FEATURE
YAMAHA XSR900
SPECIFICATION
SHEET
WHAT WOULD YOU CALL THE WRENCHMONKEES LATEST

BUILD? STREET BRAWLER IS THE TERM THAT SEEMS TO FIT
ENGINE:
Yamaha 860cc liquid-cooled inline

3-cylinder, modified MT-09 exhaust
system with SC Project exhaust caps.
FRAME:
Yamaha diamond frame.
FRONT END:
17 Borrani rim, 9mm stainless
spokes, black hubs, 120/90 x 17
Continental TKC80 tyre, Nissin radial
caliper, braided brake lines, Magura
handlerbars, Biltwell Renegade
grips, MT-03 headlight, one-off
Wrenchmonkees mudguard.
REAR END:
17 Borrani rim, 9mm stainless spokes,

black hubs, 170/60 x 17 Continental
TKC80 tyre, TRW disc, braided brake
lines, K-tech shock absorber, Gilles
Tooling chain adjusters, one-off
Wrenchmonkees mudguard, LED taillight.
MISCELLANEOUS:
Yamaha XSR900 petrol tank, one-off
Wrenchmonkees seat, Gilles Tooling
rearsets, one-off Wrenchmonkees
engine guard, Motogadget pushbutton
switchgear.
PAINT AND FINISH:
Wrenchmonkees black.
the work of the Copenhagenbased company, this will be

little surprise. Their slogan is
Wrenched from Black and,
while they have built bikes with
a splash of colour, the majority
of their output has been finished
in black or grey or raw metal.
So, what would you call the
Wrenchmonkees latest build?
Well, unless you really like
to be neat and pigeonhole things,

then theres no need to actually
call it anything other than the
Wrenchmonkees latest build. But
its human nature to like a category
and street brawler is the term that
seems to fit this bike. Like the best
drinking companions, it looks like
it can take care of itself and it would
be a lot of fun. Oh, and its got a silly
name. Well drink to that.
EVENT FEATURE
DIRT QUAKE V
DIRT QUAKE V
WORDS: ODGIE PHOTOS: PAUL BSA WILKINSON
Adrian Flux Arena, Kings Lynn, Norfolk
It was, everyone agreed, the best Dirt Quake yet. Like a little jewel tucked
away in deepest Norfolk, Dirt Quake shines with a brilliance far beyond its
tender years and niche subject matter. The brainchild of Sideburn editor
and no mean flat-track racer Gary Inman, in five short years Dirt Quake UK
has already become not just a world class event, but a world famous event
ike all the best ideas, its a simple premise, it

just took someone to actually think of it. Get
a load of choppers and inappropriate road
bikes and race them round a speedway track.
From that has grown an event that attracts
riders from both Europe and the States, and also
spawned its own offspring, Dirt Quake USA. But, as
the American rider who came over from the States to
race said afterwards, This is really just the best Dirt
Quake, you guys are just awesome.
Racing is the raison detre, but its sandwiched
between the Wall Of Death with free shows, cool
custom bikes on trade stands, kids bicycle races, Pro
Flat Track displays, a police Panda car, a monkey
on a pushbike, manic partying deep into the night,
madcap French people who never stop laughing,
shouting, blowing their horns, revving their
engines, dancing like lunatics and dressing like The
Simpsons. Madness, total madness.

Dirt Quake is also very well promoted and attended
in the local area. Lots of families come for a day
out and hundreds of kids of all ages are suddenly
exposed to cool motorcycles, cool people, and a cool
lifestyle. For some it will make more than just a
fleeting impressionremember the first time you were
suddenly entranced by wanting to be a biker? Were
already seeing more young people entering the races,
especially young lasses (who are bloody fearless on
track), while household names like Guy Martin and
Carl Fogarty riding only draws yet more people in.
But, in the end, Dirt Quake is about taking your
own bike there and having a blast. It exists for simple
everyday folk to get out on track and have fun. The
Triumph factory built Foggie a brand new flat-track
bike, yet he was beaten into second place in Street
Tracker by an ordinary rider. And some daft old dude
Dirt Quake is a simple premise, it just

took someone to actually think of it
EVENT FEATURE
DIRT QUAKE V
I dont really mind where I finish,

but I get really annoyed with
myself if I dont ride to the utmost
of my ability for 100% of the race
on a home-made BSA beat Guy Martin in the Chopper
Final. These are things you dont see every day. Or,
indeed, any place at all other than Dirt Quake.
And that daft old dude who beat Guy Martin? None
other than our own Odgie. So we asked him how it felt
Friday night I was out in the DTRA races against
the Championship contenders. First race I was more
ambitious than I was talented and slid into the fence.
Second race I had a back row start, but managed to
actually pass a few folks. Crikey. Third race I was
doing alright, then my head went away with the fairies
half way through and I dropped a few places. I was
pretty annoyed with myself, I knew I was shutting
off too early, and not hitting the bends quick enough,
or getting on the gas soon enough. I dont really mind
where I finish, but I get really annoyed with myself if I
dont ride to the utmost of my ability, absolutely 100%
for absolutely 100% of the race.
I was in Chopper Class for the main Dirt Quake
event, and, for practice, I deliberately set off at the
back, my thinking being that I could see who was
fast and who wasnt (and who might be all over the
place and could potentially take me out). I managed
to pass everybody and get up behind Guy Martin. He
was riding the stupidly long-forked Harley chopper
built for him by Krazy Horse. Build me something
thats a challenge to ride, he said. They did. I actually
managed to close upon him, but, as I said after practice,
Im already at my speed, whereas hes still learning the
bike, and he will get faster. Which he did, of course.
In the first two heats I shadowed him and grabbed

second in both, following Mr Martin in. And so
eventually we came to the Final. Chopper Class was the
premier class, the last race of the day, packed stands. No
pressure, then Guy had pole, and I was second on the
grid. I knew he was faster than me and I would really,
really have to up my game to stand a chance of making
any sort of race of it. In the end my game plan was to
deliberately miss all my braking points, basically not
shut off when I really thought I should, then shut off
late and just bloody make the bloody bike go round the
bloody bend. If you deck it you lose of course, but, if you
dont, you might just get a chance of staying in the hunt.
I took the chance to have a good look at the racing
lines, the track was prepped and watered regularly
during the day, and so the grip and lines changed quite
dramatically. For the final, the grip seemed to be on the
inside through most of three and four, but loose on the
exit of four. On turns one and two the slippy spot in the
middle had gone, but the grip was a little bit further out
so a slightly less tight line looked like it might be best.
At the start Guy and I lined up on the front row and
gave each other the thumbs up. It was one of those

really lovely moments when you both share exactly
the same deal without any wordsWere going
racing here, me and you, its gonna be fun.
Off the line I tucked into secondmy A65 started
well, but it couldnt out-drag the big Harley. But if
I was ending up second, Guy was going to have to
work for first. Coming out of turn four he hit the gas
a little too hard and I grabbed the chance to scoot
past. Bloody hell, I was in front.
Ill be honest, I rode me little heart out. In the
whole six laps I deliberately over-ran every single
braking point except one. I heeled the bike over as
far as I dared on every single bend, and got on the
gas super early, even if it sucked me out towards the
fence. All the time I knew Guys front wheel must be
so bloody close behind me, but I saw the last lap flag
and I was still in front. Four turns and two straights
and I was home. Dropped it in late, nailed it out early,
away past the chequered flag and no bugger in front
of me. No one. Guy Martin behind me. Fuck me, Ive
just fuckin won Dirtquake..! p
Were going racing here, me

and you, its gonna be fun.
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Biker Gear
BAGS FOR BIKES: THERE WILL COME A POINT IN YOUR LIFE
WHEN YOU WILL WANT TO CARRY MORE STUFF THAN CAN
BE COMFORTABLY CONTAINED IN YOUR POCKETS AND THATS
WHERE A USEFUL BAG COMES IN. WEVE PICKED A FEW OF THE
BEST SMALL SOFT BAGS THAT WILL MAKE WEEKENDS AWAY
MORE PLEASANT, ESPECIALLY NOW YOU CAN TAKE SPARE PANTS.
YOU DO HAVE A SPARE PAIR OF PANTS DONT YOU?
ALL AMERICAN RIDER XL TRAVELLER 155

All American Riders sissy bar bag uses a dual
attachment system to secure it to either a sissy bar
or a rack and is sizeable enough to fit most of what
you need for a weekend away. The synthetic leather
grain effect material is water resistant and both the
main and secondary storage compartment flaps
feature quick release buckles and hook and loop
closures to not only keep the contents secure, but
make them easy to get to on the road. It measures
20 x 12 x 11 and is available in plain, rivet or fringe
versions. Adjustable backpack straps are also
included. See www.fatskeleton.co.uk.
KURYAKYN PET PALACE 211

VICTORY BACK PACK POA
Victory Motorcycles has released a range of luggage, from a waist pack to a
flight bag with wheel designed to be taken on planes as cabin baggage. This
is its large backpack, aimed at commuters, with compartments for a laptop and
paperwork as well as a detachable mobile phone pocket on the shoulder strap.
A hi-viz cover is neatly stored in the bottom pocket and can be used for extra
visibility at night or in bad weather. Made in 100% nylon with a polyester lining and
the Victory logo and matching piping, it measures 19.7 x 12.6 x 11 and has wellpadded straps and a waist belt. For more details, see your local Victory dealer.
If you really cant bear to leave Fido at home

(and provided that Fido isnt an Irish Wolfhound
or a St Bernard) then the answer is Kuryakyns
Pet Palace which comes equipped with a food
dish holder (for your pet, not you), a drink holder
(for you), a removable washable faux fur liner,
built in leash and four mesh windows, the top
one of which opens for Fido to pop his head
out. An internal frame and rigid bottom provides
support and it also has a carrying handle and four
metal stakes for securing to the ground to make
a temporary kennel. The Pet Palace is 18.5 x 15
x 13 and is made in highly water resistant fabric.
For details, see www.mageurope.eu.
Biker Gear
OXFORD AQUA T50 ROLL BAG 59.99

Oxford Products has added this roll bag to
its Aqua luggage range. It will hold up to 50
litres of luggage (no, we have no idea how
they calculate it, perhaps they fill the bag up
with beer. Weve known people do that)
and, more importantly for the British summer,
is completely waterproof. It has easy grab
handles and both internal and external pockets
for small items. Welded seams ensure that
everything stays dry, and theres also a padded
shoulder strap for carrying when youre off
the bike. It attaches to the bike with a unique
under seat security strap and measures 22.4
x 13. Visit www.oxfordproducts.com for your
local stockist.
WUNDERLICH MEDIA
HANDLEBAR BAG 59
If you ride a BMW, then the problem of
where to store your smartphone, sunglasses,
lip balm, etc, is very real. Luckily, Wunderlich
has come up with the answer the Media
Handlebar Bag. It attaches to the bars (and
is aimed at specific BMW models as you
may have guessed) and has a clear PVC
compartment for smartphones, sat navs and
other touch sensitive device, with a water
resistant cable input point for charging on
the move. Inside there are extra pockets and
a waterproof coating, while the exterior is
Teflon-coated. Quite how any of us lived so
long without what is essentially a handbag
for your bike is beyond us. More details are
available from www.nippynormans.com.
IRON & RESIN TERRAIN II 126

Iron and Resins Terrain II pannier bag is
designed to fit most motorcycles, but we
think youll agree it will look particularly
apposite on a classic bike or perhaps a
retro-styled bobber. Its made of 100%
cotton canvas with a polyurethane water
resistant coating, while the exterior pocket
has a full grain leather flap, also treated
to keep out moisture. It can be used as a
shoulder bag, backpack or as a pannier (it
works best with bikes with a single side
exhaust or pipes that sit at least 22 inches
below seat frame). The bottom of the bag
is made of a material commonly used for
military rafts and the roll top closure opens
out to a 30 litre capacity. Available from
www.the-cafe-racer.com.
LONE STAR UNIVERSAL

TRAVEL BAG 368
Newly stocked by Zodiac, this is part of the
T-Bags motorcycle range and designed to
be quick to pack but easy to access. The
weatherproof internal lining and built-in rain
cover will ensure everything inside stays
dry. It measures 18.5 x 1`6 x 10 while the
accompanying Lone Star Top Roll (included
in the price) is the same width and 9 in
diameter. Both have a semi-rigid foam wall
construction to make sure that the bags
maintain their shape even when empty.
Additional padded backpack straps are
neatly stowed away in a hidden compartment
with a zip. For more details, see your local
Zodiac dealer or visit www.zodiac.nl.
GIVI GRAVEL-T TANK BAG 126.40

Givis Gravel-T range is specifically aimed
at mixed terrain touring, ie, road and
offroad. But that also means its both light
and robust so its ideal for everyday use, too.
There are five different bags, from a waist
bag to a large cargo bag, but this is the
tank bag, which has a special quick release
base for mounting to any bike. A clear top
pocket will hold a phone or tablet or, if
youre really old-fashioned, a map, and the
bag also features a cable port which accepts
the Power Hub series of accessories and
chargers. It measures 10.2 x 8.2 x 3.5; for
details, visit www.givi.co.uk.
NEXT MONTH:
OPEN FACE HELMETS
BIKE FEATURE
BMW K100 RS
BRICKING IT
While air-cooled boxer twins made in the BMW plant in
Munich in the 1970s and 80s are popular as donor bikes for
usable customs (particularly with the bobber and cafe racer
crowd), the Baverische Motoren Werke water-cooled triples
and fours have been pretty much ignored
WORDS & PHOTOS: MDM@FLAT-OUT.COM
ut not by all. There are some

people out there who know that
the incredibly smooth, shaft-drive
motors are not only capable of
huge mileages but can also look
rather cool (and refreshingly different) in a
customised motorcycle, too.
Neil Adams at Made In Metal in
Staffordshire might not be the archetypal
Beemer owner and he might not be
the person who would chose a four
cylinder K100 as the base for a project
bike. However, he definitely is a person
who can modify a bike so it looks far,
far better than it did when it left the
factory. So, when a customer popped
into the Made In Metal workshop with a
fairly rough-looking, but totally original,
BMW K100RS and asked Neil if he
could do anything with it, the answer
was immediately yes! Well, to be totally
truthful, at first Neil just laughed! But,
as soon as he realised that Lee Tayler,
the customer in question, was serious,
he looked at the Beemer again, with the
realisation dawning that he could indeed
make something interesting and funky
with the Bavarian Brick...
As with any of the other builds in which
Neil has been involved, the plan was to
keep it looking like a factory bike, albeit
maybe leaning towards the notion of
factory prototype or concept machine.
BIKE FEATURE
BMW K100 RS
Consequently, there was a desire

to retain the bikes airbox, running
gear, suspension and electronic
engine management, while
removing as much clutter and
unnecessary gubbins as possible.
In short, the bike had to look as
unlike the original as possible.
Somewhat unsurprisingly,
one of the first things to be
torn off and hurled in the
general direction of away was
the angular and voluminous
standard fairing which, even as
standard, didnt have the right
kind of flowing lines to match
the (actually quite nice) petrol
tank. The tank was kept, as were
the side panels, although they
were modified with the rear
being tipped up by about an inch
and a quarter to match the tail
unit, and the front altered to fill
the subsequent gap between side
panel and tank.
That tail unit is an aluminium
one-off by Neil, significantly
shorter than the original pillion
seat and tail unit which extended
way past the back of the tyre,
whereas the new one follows
the custom staple of just past
the rear wheel spindlethe
modified rear subframe is now
almost a whole 12 inches shorter
than standard. The tail unit was
actually the third that Neil made
before he was fully satisfied with
the size and shape.
With the K100 engine being
water-cooled, not only is there
a radiator to hide, but also a
number of coolant hoses. Both
of these are disguised not only
by being black, but also by the
addition of the curvaceous

radiator cover that has more
than a passing resemblance to
the kidney grille style of BMW
car fronts. Another nod to the
design processes that guide
factory prototype builds
While the Bee Em K-series
litre engines are an inline four,
theyre not conventional in the
Japanese perspective; rather
than sitting across the frame
like most four cylinder bike
motors, they lay down flat and
lengthways. Thanks to this, the
exhaust doesnt look as pretty
as it would on a convention four
potter, so the bellypan helps
disguise the quirky set-up. Neil
has improved matters by fitting
an end can that sits across the
width of the bike, rather than
hanging out the rear. This
idea turned out to be more of a
challenge than was expected,
partly due to the fact that the
exhaust can had to be short,
but also because it would have
to sit just where things like the
torque arm for the rear brake
are located. So that the can could
be tucked neatly out of harms
way (ie, so that it wouldnt deck
out on any lump, bump, kerb or
divot), Neil cut out a section of
the can but still used a full size
end cap so it would look right.
With the header pipes and
collector box/end can painted
matt black, the visual clutter is
kept to a minimum.
With the fabrication finished,
the bike was stripped down into
big lumps, and then into smaller
lumps, in order for everything to
THE REALISATION DAWNED THAT

HE COULD MAKE SOMETHING
INTERESTING AND FUNKY WITH THE
BAVARIAN BRICK...
be refurbished or replaced with
new. The frame was shot blasted
and powder coated along with
the wheels, yokes, undertray,
battery box cover and every
other black part on the bike.
Neil then set about laying
on the silver base coat covered
with the Martini-style two-tone
blue and red stripes. After two
weeks work the paint was just
about finished when Lee rocked
up to the MIM yard with the
opening phrase,Neil, Ive been
thinking... This was promptly
followed by the waving of a
picture of a Kawasaki ER6. A
mid-range Kawasaki in a rather
fetching shade of candy green...
After a two week frenzy of
various grades of Wet & Dry and
BIKE FEATURE
PANHEAD / S&S EVO
THE PAINT WAS JUST ABOUT

FINISHED WHEN LEE ROCKED
UP TO THE MIM YARD WITH THE
OPENING PHRASE,NEIL, IVE
BEEN THINKING...
SPECIFICATION
SHEET
ENGINE:
BMW K100RS horizontal inline four,

one-off stainless steel exhaust by
Made in Metal.
FRAME:
BMW K100RS tubular space frame,
various brackets and powder coated,
rear shortened by 300mm and narrowed
by 65mm, Yamaha R6 race rear sets
modified to fit along with brackets on the
frame and moved back roughly125mm
and up 120mm, stock sidestand.
FRONT END:
Standard BMW forks, bottom yoke,
18 wheel, discs and calipers, top yoke
modified to fill unwanted holes, ABS
removed, black HEL braided lines, clipon bars, Honda FireBlade switchgear
and master cylinder, Acewell clocks,
billet headlight brackets, 8 round
headlight with mini grille and peak
from VW Beetle modified to fit.
REAR END:
Standard BMW swinging arm, 17
wheel, disc and caliper, ABS removed,
twin round taillights.
MISCELLANEOUS:
Modified and shortened R80 front
mudguard, standard petrol tank, custom
made aluminium tail unit, seat base
made from flat alloy sheet, modified side
panels with rear lifted by about 30mm
and 15mm added to the front to fill the
gap, modified loom with unwanted
wiring removed, ignition switch behind
headstock, micro indicators sitting inline
with the forks, all work by MIM.
PAINT AND FINISHING:
Kawasaki candy green by MIM.
THANKS TO:
Lee Tayler for having the balls to let
me do what I wanted and the green
paint scheme.
a flourishing of the paint gun,

Lees Beemer was resplendent
in its new paint. Neil happily
admits that it was actually a
good call, and that the green
really offsets the black of the
frame and ancillaries.
As a standard machine,
the K100RS was equipped
with high specification
components, so, after a serious
bit of MIM-induced weight
loss, the Brembo brakes will
supply more than adequate
retardation from the engines
100bhp potential. Having not
ridden a four cylinder BMW
previously, Neil reports that

it is the smoothest thing Ive
ever ridden! The gear change
is so slick I often wondered if
Id actually changed gear. Its
not the quickest of bikes by any
stretch of the imagination, but
it is an absolute pleasure to ride
and very friendly, too!
Now, friendly isnt a term we
hear very often with reference
to custom motorcycles, but if a
bike is friendly then youll ride it
more often, and thats what its
all about, riding bikes.
EVENT FEATURE
BREACH OF THE PEACE RALLY
WORDS AND PHOTOS: BOSUN

FORT PURBROOK, SOUTHAMPTON, HAMPSHIRE
I am often told that I plan too far in advance, but even I was a little
flummoxed when, halfway through last year, I was invited to attend
a rally a whole twelve months away. Thats such impressive forward
planning it would have been rude to say no. (Mind you, I was letting
people know about my birthday party in 2017 just one day after my
birthday this year, so I understand this enthusiastic approach.)
t wasnt until earlier this year when a letter and

tickets thudded onto my doormat that I knew
to where I would be heading. I then found that
Id been upgraded to official photographer
for the event, so it was time to find my best
photographers hat and trousers and dig out my
camping gear. As ever, this task was left until the
last moment when I pulled out my tent which has
done sterling work for over 36 years, gave it a quick
sniff and decided it would do. Perhaps I should have
made that a bigger sniff because after sleeping in this
veritable canvas palace Ive gone right off camping
The venue was the super cool Fort Purbrook,
one of the six Portsdown or Palmerston forts built
between 1861 and 1874 to protect Portsmouth harbour
from a possible French invasion force. One of the
three sites to survive (another is the superbly named
Fort Widley which made me smile with childish
glee), Fort Purbrook stood derelict until the 1980s,
albeit with most of its original features intact. Its now

used as an activity centre, although it still looks just
like a fort.
In fact, it was such an unusual and interesting site
that strolling around and looking at the defences and
the cannons proved to be a popular activity on Friday
night. The Portsdown forts were all believed to be
connected by tunnels, some built during the original
construction and others during the Second World War.
A number of these tunnels do still exist underneath
the rallys camp sitewhich proved to be a challenge
when inserting tent pegs due to the soil subsequently
being very shallowbut they were all locked up. The
tunnels have, in previous years, hosted the evening
entertainment at the Breach of the Peace, but access
for disabled visitors proved difficult so the event was
moved to the main arena. With the walls surrounding
the grassed area, it felt a bit like an amphitheatre,
especially with tunes being belted out by Riff Raff
during the afternoon, while some keen but clearly

mad people tried out the assault course.
I resisted the lure of the assault courseit was
tough, but I managedand, with a beer tokens and
thence beer purchased, I comfortably positioned
myself in the marquee for the evening. To keep
body and soul together, I chose from the wide menu
offered by the weekends caterers, Tattooed Scullery,
who, I have to say, are now in the top three of
Bosuns recommended food emporiums (which is a
comprehensive and well-researched list).
Fed and watered (well, beered to be accurate),
I was ready for the main act, a local group called
Something Else. They treated us to a fine set as
well as energetically running after the audience,
no matter where they were. The only criticism of
the amphitheatre effect was that it meant people
didnt have to move from their camping spots to
enjoy the band (hence the band moving more than
It was such an unusual and

interesting site that strolling
around the defences and the cannons
proved to be a popular activity
EVENT FEATURE
In gale force winds the Sanzaru

NFA rescued and rearranged the
main marquee at 4am while I
gently snored through it all
the audience!). Another niggle was people bringing
their own beer in, despite being asked not to, and so
staying away from the beer tent area.
After a great night and with all my beer tokens
spent, I crashed out, sleeping through half the
marquee making a break for freedom in the small
hours. Gale force winds meant that, by morning, it
was a considerably smaller tent than it had been the
previous night. The organisers from the Sanzaru
NFA deserve an honourable mention in dispatches
for their work in rescuing and rearranging the
marquee at 4am while I gently snored through it all.
The temperature had dropped during the night,
but the plentiful hot water in the proper toilets soon
got the blood moving again. Glorious sunshine
got the spirits movingand people, too, as they
embarked on ride outs (I discovered, to my joy, a

windmill on Hayling Island) while there was also
a huge ride-in by a number of local clubs in the
afternoon. That was followed by a quick bike show
and then silly games, including the ever-popular Put
on a Frozen T-Shirt contest of which we dont see
enough. A chap on his stag weekend was also suitably
embarrassed in any way of which people could think.
Evening music came from the Tommyknockers
and Dead Fred and fortunately there were no more
tent-based emergencies in the night (or, if there were,
I slept through themagain). As regards the venue, it
was probably one of the more unusual events I will do
this year, and to everyonefrom the navvies who built
Fort Purbrook in the 1870s to the Sanzaru who, for one
weekend a year, give it a new purpose, I thank you. p
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BIKE FEATURE
HARLEY-DAVIDSON SPORTSTER 1200
WAGONS
ROLL!
2016 was always going to be a special year for Grub, the

main man at Black Market Customs in Lincolnshire.
Not least because he was getting married, but
also because it was the year that he would be
celebrating ten years as a full member
of the National Chopper Club
any of Grubs builds have

started with a pair of
wheels, and this one was
to be no exception. While,
like many of us, Grub is
not a fan of the bagger style that has
taken the USA by storm, he does like
the big wagon wheels with which
so many baggers are fitted, so he
started looking at how much a pair of
26-inchers would cost him. If, indeed,
he could source a pair... It seems that
theyre not especially easy to find,
and the cost? Ouch!
After that little shock, he decided
that a couple of 23-inch diameter rims
could do the trick, and would save
him a fair bit of folding in the process.
They were shipped over from the
US and then fitted with stainless
spokes (specially made for Grub by
Hagons) that lace the rims to a pair of
Sportster hubs.
With the big wagon wheels in his
grasp, Grub put together a plan for
an old school lowrider look but with
some new school (or nu skool if you
prefer) technology, such as upsidedown forks, and decent brakes too.
He was keen to have a bike that you
sit in rather than on, and for it to not
just feel like youre sitting in it, but to
really look like it, too. So, the frame
was going to need a seat height that
was lower than a worms belly too.
Grub had seen a number of frames
over in America that he really liked,
but, like those 26-inch rims, the
prices were just too much too high.
And besides, with a number of very
talented fabricators specialising in
custom motorcycles here in our green
and pleasant, why not buy British?
So, with a wad of pictures, and those
wagon wheels in hand Grub headed
down to Custom Cycle Developments
near Downham Market in Norfolk,
to ask Briz to make the compact
and low slung frame suitable for his
chosen powerplant.
Now, the engine in question is
a 1200 Sportster lump that was
BIKE FEATURE
originally used in one of Grubs

earlier projectsa bike that was
built as a build-off machine in
conjunction and competition with
Butler of Hard Up Choppers in a
national show organised by Blue
and Stu Garland. At the time, the
engine casings had been engraved
by Tony The Engraver Reynolds,
and to further this neat detailing,
Grub got Tony to add the Black
Market lettering and scroll work
on the rocker covers. Internally,
the motor is standard Sporty, but
has a pair of short pipes made by
LAF in America, and a mesh filter
over the standard carb to prevent
small dogs and children from
being eaten as Grub puts it. With
a Dyna S ignition to light the fire
and a one-off front sprocket cover
made by Grub himself, it was time
to look at what bodywork would
suit such a low slung, wagonwheeled beastie.
The Art Deco-style fuel tank

was picked up by Grub at an
autojumble in Imola while in
Italy three or four years ago. Its
from an Italian-made Motom 125
built in 1950, although its been
heavily modified and with a new
filler cap and those funky wings
on the sides, both made by Wade
at Sickboyz. The profile and cross
section of the tank give a unique
look to the bike and, for future
projects, Grub has a significant
number of other rare and unusual
Italian fuel tanks of similarly cool
shape. But no, hes not saying
what any of them are from...
The seat is a leather thing
that, when asked, Grub first
thought was one that he found
at an autojumble, but, on further
cogitation, he thinks that he
borrowed it from Jim Ords
stash of goodies. Either way, it
sits on a pair of air bags to allow
GRUB WAS KEEN TO HAVE A BIKE THAT

YOU SIT IN RATHER THAN ON, AND FOR IT
TO NOT JUST FEEL LIKE YOURE SITTING IN
IT, BUT TO REALLY LOOK LIKE IT, TOO
THE WIRING IS SO HIDDEN AS TO MAKE

IT ALMOST APPEAR AS IF THERE IS NO
WIRING, WHICH IS ENTIRELY THE POINT!
Grubs spine a modicum of relief.
Behind the seat, and preventing
his jacket from being worn away
by the back tyre, is a mudguard
that he believes was once fitted
on the front of a Triumph,
although it has subsequently
been highly modified to fit the
lines of the big wheel.
The tubular container on the left
of the bike, just ahead of the rear
wheel and looking rather similar
to the toolboxes fitted to pre-war
hardtails, is, of course, the oil tank,
as you will have guessed by the
oil lines running to and from it. It
was made by a company down in
Devon, and rather neatly has clear
windows at each end making the
oil level very easy to monitor.
Grub himself wired the bike,
in a minimalistic fashion. In fact,
the wiring is so hidden as to make
it almost appear as if there is no
wiring, which is entirely the point!
A pair of dinky buttons in the oneoff stainless steel handlebars act
as switchgear, while the ignition
switch is hidden away somewhere
(can you spot it?), with as much
wiring channelled through the
bars and frame tubing as possible.
The headlight is a Bates, with a
cool, torpedo-style centrepiece
(looking nothing at all like a
nipple, no sirree), while the rear
light is something a little more
unusual. Originally fitted on a

Raleigh Chopper, its a gen-u-ine
Pifco pushbike light, converted
to twelve volts, and it really looks
the part! Sometimes people use
cool components just because they
look good by themselves, even
though they dont suit the overall
style of a bike, but the Pifco lamp
just looks right on this bike.
But thats just one of the main
cool little details that make
this bike so special. Im rapidly
running out of space here, but
a quick list of things for you to
scrutinise includesthe heraldic
chainguard, the seat pivot, the
rear caliper hanger and chain
adjuster covers, the pinstriped
battery box and floral battery
cover etcbut perhaps most
impressively, give the oversized
wheel rims, is the fact that the
bike looks so well proportioned.
As mentioned, it was a special
year in Grubs life, and the bike
was finished just two days before
the Club run in which hed get
his ten year patch. Consequently,
the bike only had a short and
sweet two hours of shakedown
runs before he headed from
Lincolnshire over to Blackpool!
Rather unsurprisingly, its
been winning prizes all over
ever since! Definitely a year to
remember, eh, Grub?
SPECIFICATION
SHEET
ENGINE:
Harley-Davidson Sportster 1200

V-twin, one-off front sprocket cover
by owner, all engine engraving by Tony
the Engraver, standard carb, chromed
mesh air filter, Dyna S ignition and coil,
LAF exhaust from the USA.
FRAME:
One-off single downtube to owners
design/spec by Briz at Custom Cycle
Developments.
FRONT END:
23 wheel rim, stainless spokes made
by Hagon for owner, Sportster hub,
Buell S1 disc, Buell six piston caliper
modified to clear spokes, Venhill
brake line, Buell USD forks, shaved/
de-lugged, Thug yokes by Roy at
Billet Bike Bits, , one-off stainless steel
bars, Kustom Tech master cylinders,
twin mini switches, modified Triumph
mudguard, mini Bates headlight with
torpedo thingymajig.
REAR END:
23 wheel rim, stainless spokes,
Sportster hub and disc, modified JB
caliper intended for springer forks,
genuine Pifco Raleigh Chopper
pushbike rear light converted to 12 volt.
MISCELLANEOUS:
Heavily modified 1950 Motom 125 fuel
tank, fuel cap and side wings by Wade
at Sickboyz Customs, leather seat on
TC Brothers air suspension, one-off
very hidden wiring loom, hidden
ignition switch, one-off commissioned
oil tank with two windows by Cobra
Valley Cycles, Cornwall, forward
controls from owners parts shelf and
polished to within an inch of their
pitiful lives, aftermarket weld-on
sidestand.
PAINT AND FINISH:
Mazda bronze with a light pearl by
Phil at HRC Bodyworks, Kent. No
plating. All polishing by Grub at Black
Market Customs.
THANKS TO:
The Wench for letting me get on with
it when I should have been helping
plan our wedding; Tyler for telling me
I am awesome every day; Jordan who
polishes the thing; Nick Larkin at V-Twin,
Rye; The National Chopper Club.
ROLLING, ROLLING, ROLLING

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UP YOURS COPPER
LETS BE CLEAR FROM THE START; UP YOURS COPPER WAS A BASTARD TO BUILD. HOW CAN
YOU RESIST A BIKE WHOSE STORY OPENS WITH A LINE LIKE THAT?
WORDS: JAMES HILTON & BLUE PHOTOS: DAVID CLERIHEW
p Yours Copper is the

latest creation from a new
company, Death Machines
of London, which really does
combine new and old school.
Representing the new is
James Hilton whose background is
in advertising, while his company
co-founder, Ray Petty, is the yin
to his yang, a gentleman whose
prowess in building, restoring and
tuning Ducatis over the last three
decades is legendary. (However,
Ray doesnt confine himself to the
Bologna beauties; some of you may
remember his lovely Jap-engined
bobber of a few years back.) Now
DMOL and Rays own company, Ray
Petty Meccanica, operate from the
same premises in East London with
the latter being the first and only port
of call for local Ducati owners while
Death Machines has a design studio
and showroom upstairs.
Before we go any further, its
probably best to clear up what the
name is all about, and its certainly
not about shoddy and ill-built
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NEWLY FINISHED TANKS GOT DROPPED, DRILL BITS SNAPPED,

LATHES BROKE, BLOOD GOT SPILT
motorcycles. Back when James was
twelve, his uncle took him on his
first motorcycle ride after advising
him not to tell his father. Which
is exactly what the young Hilton
did The conversation did not go
well, his dads final words being,
Motorcycle are death machines,
son. So when the company was
formed, it took its name from that
long agoand completely ignored
piece of wisdom. However, back
to Up Yours Copper, resurrected
from the earthly remains of a 2007
Triumph Thruxton 900i, and I will
pass you over to James for the story.
UYC was indeed a bastard to build.
Newly finished tanks got dropped,
drill bits snapped, lathes broke, blood
got spilt and always just when we
really could have done without it. But
no pain, no gainright?
To start with the framefinished
in a deep coat of Beluga Black,

its been de-lugged, weld cleaned
and extensively modified with an
entirely new rear. The engine work
comprised of a gas-flowed cylinder
head and remapped fuelling to suit
the custom exhaust system. The
fuel pump and injection system
were remodelled and uprated with
the oil cooler being removed as a
weight reduction measure. Our
velocity stacks, designed to assist
the remapped fuelling programme,
feature a brushed outer and mirror
polished interior surface with
etched brass grills and DMOL
logo inlays, while the sprocket is
protected by the DMOL Sprocket
Cage Type 1, which also features
solid brass grills and an engraved
name plate. Custom designed
and copper coated injection caps,
together with powder coated engine
covers and a copper plated cam

cover, complete the reconditioned
900 motor.
The bespokeexhaust system
featuresceramic coated pipes and
a carbon fibre muffler terminating
through the rear light cluster in a
copper-plated nozzle. Theceramic
pipes expel as much heat as
possiblebefore entering the silencer.
The nozzle itself boasts further
heat-shielding and is designed so
there are no touching parts to the
light cluster. Now, exhausts arent
supposed to look like this. They get
hot. They get grimy. And they get
both of those things really quickly.
So why bother making something
that looks as if it should be on the
mantelpiece rather than at the
business end of a bike? For the same
reason the worlds most exacting
cabinet makers go to extraordinary
lengths to ensure something that
will never be seen is finished as if
it were the most visible element:
because its the right thing to do.
For the wheels, both of which
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TRIUMPH THRUXTON
THE 1940 SUPERMARINE SPITFIRE MAGNETO SWITCH IS

THE ONLY ITEM ON THE ENTIRE MACHINE THAT HAS BEEN
LEFT IN ITS ORIGINAL CONDITION
carry Avon Trail Rider tyres, a

front 100/90 x 19-inch was used on
a 2.15 mild steel rim, with a 160/60
x 17-inch on a 3.5 mild steel Harley
style rim for the rear. Both were
electroplated in copper, then laced
using black anodised spokes and
nipples. The front brakes were
stripped and modified with a
custom Fontana four leading shoe
assembly. On the forks, the front
lowers underwent remodelling with
re-valved internals uprated with
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progressive springs and, at the other

end, the rear shocks are remodelled,
20mm over stock, Hagon units.
The sweeping bars were bent
by hand using a custom form and
welded from underneath to a slotted
top clamp to ensure that they dont
go anywhere. Because, as a rule,
handlebars are best when they
dont fall off. The clamp continues
down through the yoke into copper
spacers which hold the light cowl
assembly in place. On the bars,
the right grip conceals an internal
throttle assembly, while there are
finger-tip controls for the lighting
and horn on the left. The machined
grips, as well as the foot pegs and
copper washers, feature DMOLs
signature single-spiral knurl
pattern, which is then finished
smooth. All the cables were also
custom made.
For electrics, a one-off loom feeds
to the main switch, which is a 1940
Supermarine Spitfire Mk1 magneto.
Well, why not? The first magneto
sets the bike live, while toggling the
second engages the starter motor.
The magneto switch is the only
item on the entire machine that has

been left in its original condition,
simply because of the story it tells
and to emphasise the astonishing
mechanical and fabrication skills of
the Spitfire engineers.
The one-off light cowl in
brushedaluminiumhouses a
7-inchmilitary-specification LED
headlamp, as well as the custom-
made speedometer. Thelatter is

made fromprecision-etched solid
brass using photolithography, a
process more often used in microfabrication and watch making.
The fuel tank, another in-house
modified item, has been fitted with
an aircraft-style filler, covered
with a brass plate engraved with
the Hunter S Thompson quote:
Faster, faster, until the thrill of
speed overcomes the fear of death.
Thehand-stitched and tanned
leather tank strap wasmade
from the finest saddle hide and
styled and manufactured at
DMOL with the entireassembly
being completed with abrushed
aluminium strap clamp.
The seat was designed by
DMOL and hand-carved from
American walnut by BenHeeney
at Ian Dunn Woodwork & Design
in London; itsconstructedout
of seventeen parts in order to
maintain aconsistent grain
pattern within the highly complex
compound curves. As the aggressive
stance of the machinecarries
the majority of the weight
distribution through the pegs, tank

and bars, the seat itself,whilst
beingextremelycomfortable,
isprimarilythere to aid balance.
The final paintwork was kept
as simple as possible to highlight
the beauty of the materials used in
the build. The tank carries a satin
black finish with a gloss hairline

delineating it from the handbrushed aluminium. The polished
engine fins feature the DMOL logo
and, as with all other elements, are
finished in satin and matt black.
So there you have it: Up Yours
Copper. Honestly, it was no trouble.
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HONDA CB750
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HONTON
THERE ARE SOME PEOPLE, THANKFULLY, WHO JUST CANT STOP BUILDING
BIKES. SIMON DANKWERTS, FOR INSTANCE
WORDS & PHOTOS: STU GARLAND
ve known Simon for, well, lets

just say a very long time. Were
talking about the late 70s and early
80s here, a time when our bikebuilding efforts would be crudely
relegated to the status of support
acts at big indoor custom car shows,
treatment which only encouraged the
already healthy camaraderie amongst
us poor relations.
At one such event, Simon pitched
up with a simply perfect highnecked rigid Shovelhead chopper,
a bike which set an impressive
standard for the many bikes he
would go on to build and also
inspired countless future builders.
There was probably a degree of
inevitability about Simon soon
becoming engaged to work fulltime for Mick Perry, proprietor of
Southern Cycles in Great Bookham,
near Leatherhead. In those early
days, Southern Cycles was one
of a handful of dedicated custom
concerns in the country, and, over
the course of the 80s, was probably
the best-known. However, all
good things come to an end, as,
unfortunately, did Southern Cycles.
Simon then landed a job with the
fledgling Surrey Harley-Davidson,
serving its apprenticeship at
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SIMON REALISED A VISION OF A HYBRID CAF RACER MATING A

CLASSIC HONDA CB750 ENGINE TO A NORTON FEATHERBED FRAME,
WHICH, OF COURSE, GAVE RISE TO THE HONTON SOUBRIQUET
premises tucked away near the
station (where it couldnt offend the
delicate sensibilities of the locals)
before moving to an ostentatious
location on Dorkings High Street.
Over the ensuing years, to many
customers, Simon became the face of
the business, especially when they
wanted to talk customising. Two of
the bikes in particular that he built
during this time, an FXR swinging
arm chop and a full-on custom
bagger, were both immaculately
finished and meticulously detailed
(a Dankwerts trademark since day
one), and proved, on reflection,
to have been archetypes of their
respective genres.
When the owners of Surrey H-D
finally decided to call time on the
business, Simon had no trouble
finding work locally within the
industry. However, that meant

standard motorcycles day in, day
out, with custom bikes being a
rarity; his job satisfaction levels
began to take a bit of a tumble. Over
time, Simon become decidedly
fed up with having to work most
Sundays and Bank Holidays just to
shift a couple more units, but things
would change with the death of his
wife Jans Dad some six years ago.
Simons father-in-law had been
a horologist (thats someone who
mends timepieces to thee and me),
running a one-man business that
hed set up back in 1948. Being
possessed of quite an aptitude for
horology himself, Simon decided to
take the plunge, go self-employed
and keep that cottage industry alive.
His efforts paid off, and the business
has thrived. So much so that,
paradoxically, in order to keep up, he

now routinely finds himself working
most Sundays and Bank Holidays
However, Simon still found time
or made the time, at leastto realise
a vision hed been nurturing of a
hybrid caf racer mating a classic
Honda CB750 engine to a Norton
Featherbed frame, a combination,
of course, which gave rise to the
Honton soubriquet.
Starting late in 2013, the Honton
project took up most of Simons spare
time for the next eighteen months.
Having long become accustomed
to not doing things by halves, he
was never going to be satisfied with
building something that just looked
goodor just okaybut which
failed to live up to expectations in the
performance department. That was
especially pertinent in this particular
case, given that the whole ethos of
a caf racer has always revolved
around improved handling and
power output.
It went without saying that the
1977 CB750K7 lump would be fully
stripped and rebuilt. Wherever
possible, though, Simon fitted

uprated and upgraded replacement
parts (the majority being supplied
by Honda specialists, Cycle X)
which have benefited from decades
of technological advance since the
seismic appearance of the first CB750
forty-odd years ago. Externally, in
order to deliver the fuel/air mix a
little more urgently, Simon went for
a bank of 30mm Keihin CR racing
carbs, no less. A Boyer electronic
ignition system was chosen to supply
the sparks, while the spent gases
now depart by way of a concise
4-into-1 exhaust system from Carpys
in California. And to ensure that
every single drop of oil remains
inside the engine, Simon mounted a
sexy-looking billet aluminium engine
breather catch tank (an aftermarket
car accessory from DC Motorsport
UK) between the swinging arm and
the rear of the frame.
On which subject, Simon didnt
use an original Featherbed frame in
the build. Rather, he commissioned
the multi-talented Dave Batchelar
at P&D Customs of Slinfold to
fabricate a flawless replica tailored

specifically to his requirements.
An old friend of Simons, Dave too
has been a central figure not only
amongst the aforementioned cadre
of local customisers, but within
the broader UK custom bike scene
for as long as its been in existence.
Daves handiwork can also be seen
elsewhere on the Honton; namely, in
modifying the aluminium fuel tank
to accept a flush-fitting aircraft-style
filler cap, making a one-off central
oil tank with Monza-style flip-up
filler and one-off battery box, and
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Spec sheet
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ENGINE:
1977 Honda CB750K7 4-cylinder,
30mm Keihin CR racing carburettors,
powder coated open bellmouths,
Boyer electronic ignition system,
aftermarket oil pressure gauge,
4-into-1 exhaust system from Carpys
in California, billet aluminium engine
breather catch tank by DC Motorsport
UK, engine parts from Cycle X.
FRAME:
One-off Norton Featherbed replica by
Dave Batchelar at P&D Customs, Slinfold.
FRONT END:
Stock length Honda NC30 telescopic
forks, yokes and 17 6-spoke mag/
alloy wheel, 120/60 x 17 Bridgestone
Battlax tyre, modified aluminium
mudguard, eBay fork brace from
Thailand, dual NC30 four-potbrake
calipers, twin EBC discs, Venhill
braided stainless brake lines,
Woodcraft clip-on handlebars,
eBay control levers, master cylinder
and clutch perch from Thailand,
Acewell speedo from Quadtech,
proprietory aftermarket headlight on
rubbermounted brackets.
REAR END:
Polished single-sided Honda NC30
swinging arm, 18 Honda NC30
8-spoke mag/alloy wheel, 150/60
x 18 Bridgestone Battlax tyre, 530
DID O-ring chain, one-off stainless
chainguard, polished twin-pot NC30
brake caliper, NC30 disc, Venhill braided
stainless brake line, Lucas LED taillight.
MISCELLANEOUS:
Aluminium fuel tank from India and
modified by Dave Batchelar at P&D
Customs, flush-fitting aircraft-style
filler cap, one-off aluminium central oil
tank with Monza-style flip-up filler cap
by Dave Batchelar, polished aluminium
seat/tail unit by Unity Equipe,
upholstery and one-off battery box by
Dave Batchelar, wiring components
supplied by ProVolt.
PAINT AND FINISH:
Powder coating by Goldburn
Refinishers, Hampshire. Polishing by
the great Andy at A&J Polishing, Hove.
THANKS TO:
Dave Batchelar at P&D Customs; B&C
Express Sprockets; Custom Fasteners;
Pro-Bolt; Hagon Wheels; David Silver
Spares; ProVolt Ltd; Quadtech; Cycle
X, etc.
taking care of the seat upholstery.

Elsewhere, the running gear
comprises a twin-disc front end,
single-sided swinging arm, mag/
alloy wheels and caliper assemblies
originally designed for Hondas
race rep NC30 model. Sourcing
these parts represented a fair bit of
detective work on Simons part, as he
had to track them down from several
different bike breaking businesses
across the country. Setting off the
rear end perfectly is a polished
aluminium seat/tail unit that was
somewhat easier to procure, as its
an off-the-shelf item available from
caf racer and custom parts supplier
Unity Equipe of Manchester.
Now, most of you will be well
aware that putting together a
custom bike (any custom bike,
let alone a top class machine
like this) is never likely to be a
painless, problem-free affair.
Despite having many years of bikebuilding experience under his belt,
Simon nevertheless encountered
difficulties and setbacks with the
Honton build. There was one in
particular which did rather more
than simply cause an unexpected
delay in progress; this one put the
entire project in jeopardy
Says Simon; Towards the end of
SIMON ENCOUNTERED DIFFICULTIES AND SETBACKS

WITH THE HONTON BUILD. ONE IN PARTICULAR PUT
THE ENTIRE PROJECT IN JEOPARDY
thebuild, and before Id fitted the
set of 30mm competition Keihins, I
tried to get the bike running using
the original stock carbs, but they
spat back violently and caught
light. Before I knew it, most of the
middle section of the bike was on
fire, as was some of the shed wall.
I eventually managed to put out
the flames, but the bike was a sorry
sight and it meant that Id have
to start all over again with things
like the wiringloom and suchlike.
Amazingly, though, the powder
coating survived the fire completely
intact. And I have to thank Dave
Batchelar who, once again, came
to the rescue and re-covered the
destroyed seat. Note to self; Never,
ever, run open carbs again!
A mere matter of months after
finishing his caf racer project,
Simon received an offer for the
Honton which he couldnt refuse.
Being, as I am, pretty familiar with
the mans pedigree, I cant say Im
particularly surprised by that
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CAFE RACER
SUZUKI
GSX600
SPECIAL
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WHEN HARRY
MET SUZUKI
HARRY HARRISON IS NOT YOUR TYPICAL CUSTOM BIKE BUILDER. AT 25, HES ONE OF THE
YOUNGEST GUYS I HAVE MET WHO IS BUILDING BIKES AT THIS LEVEL. THIS IS A YOUNG MAN
WHO HAD A VISION AND THAT RESULTED IN THIS STUNNING CAFE RACER
WORDS & PHOTOS: IAN SHIPLEY
t all started when his father

appeared one day with a front
end and engine and, after a brief
flirtation with the notion of a
hardtail chop, Harry decided to
pursue an altogether different
direction. The motor is a Suzuki
hybrid, a GSX-R750 cylinder head
mated to a GSX600 to maximizing
the short ratio of the GSXs gearbox.
A frame was fabricated to cradle
the engine although one of the ways
in which this build would differ
from other caf racers was already
foremost in Harrys mind, as he
explains: I was absolutely adamant
that the subframe was going to float
and that there would be one clean
line from the tailpiece to the front of
the tank.
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HARRY DOESNT HAVE A LIFETIME OF WORKING IN MACHINE SHOPS

ON WHICH TO FALL BACK, BUT HE DOES HAVE A LOVE OF METALWORK
To get the angles right he had to
install a shock bone under the seat
section. He admits he spent hours
mulling over the various options
on angles for the bike, including
the one-off swinging arm. Key was
the fact that Harry did not want
the normal 45-degree bar coming
off the frame to the subframe, so
the engineering that supports the
tailpiece is concealed under the tank
so it appears to float.
Modified Suzuki Hayabusa forks
provided the big, wide and strong
look that he wanted, and yokes were
CNC milled out from a solid piece of
aluminium with incorporated clipons. The SM Pro Platinum wheels
were an expensive commitment,
but Harry was delighted to find a
spoked rear wheel which would
accommodate the 190-section tyre
on which hed set his heart. A bit
of trickery was involved to get the

sprocket to fit the rear wheel. Harry
had to fabricate a hub that would
fit both the stud pattern on the
wheel along with the stud pattern
of the bracket itself. The same was
required on the other side of the
wheel, while this time he had to
offset the brake disc to take it out
from the centre of the wheel, all the
while maintaining the chunky look
of the bike.
As with all bikes of this nature,
stopping is as important as moving.
At the rear, a single-pot Brembo is
tucked neatly behind the swinging
arm, while Harry opted for
Hayabusa six-piston calipers at the
front, both partnered with custom
blade floating discs.
But the biggest challenge for
Harry was always going to be the
aluminium bodywork. At his tender
age, he doesnt have a lifetime of

working in machine shops on which
to fall back, but he does have a
love of metalwork. That led to him
buying an English wheel and hes
never looked back. But, he says, it
wasnt all plain sailing; I tell you,
there was some pressure putting
the final weld up the middle of the
petrol tankjaysus, one wrong
move and its game over because the
aluminium is so soft! Theres such
a fine line between welding and
actually burning through the metal,
but Im really pleased with how it
turned out.
After a lot of English wheeling,
hammering, welding and sealing,
the tank was completed with the
addition of a Monza racing cap.
The single brass strip on the tank
leading into triple bands of brass
on the seat pan/tail also took a lot
of hammering and time to get the
shape Harry had in mind.
During the course of the build,
Harry had the assistance of
talented craftsmen including
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CAFE RACER
SUZUKI
GSX600
SPECIAL
PERHAPS WE WILL BE SEEING MORE BUILDS COMING OUT OF IRELAND

AS A DIRECT RESULT OF THE INFLUENCE OF THIS TALENTED YOUNG MAN
Dave Walsh, and the two friends

were responsible for much of the
engineering, from the frame to the
brass window casings. For months
they worked away in the garage to
the soundtrack of an old Bridgeport
mill and Harrison lathe along with
the symphony of a TiG welder
hissing gas and the whacking and
shaping of metal. And there was a
lot of metal involved in the project;
even the original plastic caps of the
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Mikuni carbs were replaced with

custom metal items bearing Harrys
logo of Cruach Customs. Other than
the switches, theres no plastic on
this bike.
Of course, when you go to this
much effort on a bike, everything
counts, no matter the size, right down
to the lights. The LED brake lights
are cunningly placed on the foot rests,
and carefully sited so that Harrys
feet dont hit themalthough hes
S
Spec sheet
ENGINE:
Suzuki GSX600, GSX-R750 head,
GSX-R750 Mikuni carburetors, GSX600
gearbox, Suzuki ignition, one-off 4-int4 stainless exhaust system.
FRAME:
Custom twin downtube cradle with
one-off floating subframe.
FRONT END:
17 SM Pro custom wire wheel,
Suzuki Hayabusa 6-piston caliper,
custom blade floating discs, modified
Hayabusa fork, one-off yokes with
incorporated clip-one handlebars,
one-off brass/aluminium push button
switchgear, one-off single-sided
aluminum mudguard, 7 headlight with
brass trim.
REAR END:
pretty much riding on his toes anyway. At the

front, he does have plans to possibly replace the
headlight with something vintage with a built
in speedo, but thats just a case of waiting until
the right one comes along. Not many bikesas
yethave sat navs fitted, so Harry went really
old school in that department, mounting into
the yokes a brass compass that he acquired
in Lanzarote! It also nicely picks up the many
brass accents that are placed throughout the
bike. Even the side stand is a bespoke block of
brass with a pivoting foot. There was, as you
can see, a huge amount of polishing involved in
this build and thankfully Harrys dad, Speedy,
was on hand to show the young pup just how
things are done!
Harry is delighted with how this first build
has turned out and rightly so. He took on one
hell of a challenge given the symmetrical lines

and gentle curvature of this bike, a finish is
only further emphasised when it is highly
polished to a mirror finish. The best bit of
this whole project for me is that Harry is an
engineering teacher at a second level school
and he takes the bike into the school to show
the kids and parents what can be done with
imagination and some hard work. What
youngster could fail to be inspired by his
teachers cool motorcycle and, perhaps, in a
few years time, we will be seeing more builds
coming out of Ireland as a direct result of the
influence of this talented young man.
Thank you to Tom at Coole Engineering in Co
Kildare for opening his workshop on a Sunday to
give us shelter from the wind and rain!
17 x 6 SM Pro custom wire wheel,

Brembo single piston caliper, stainless
floating disc, one-off braced swinging
arm, reconditioned Kawasaki ZXR
monoshock, one-off rear sets with
integral high intensity LED brake/
taillights.
MISCELLANEOUS:
One-off custom made aluminium
petrol tank with Monza racing cap,
one-off aluminium seat pan, custom
made aluminium bump stop tailpiece
with #7, custom wiring loom, one-off
machined brass master cylinders, all
engineering by owner and Dave Walsh.
PAINT AND FINISH:
Polishing by owners father.
THANKS TO:
My father, Speedy, a person who I
have learned so much from all through
the years and an absolute master at
the art of fabrication and polishing,
and my good friend, Dave Walsh, for
all the CNC work around the bike.
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BMW K100 RT & BMW K100 RS
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DUELLING BEEMERS
FLYING BRICKS, THEYRE LIKE BUSES YOU DONT SEE ONE FOR AGES AND SUDDENLY YOU
CANT MOVE FOR THEM. OBVIOUSLY K SERIES BMWS ARE AS POPULAR AS THEY WERE WHEN
LAUNCHED OVER THIRTY YEARS AGO, BUT CUSTOMISED VERSIONS ARE STILL COMPARATIVELY
RARE AND WEVE GOT THREE THIS ISSUE!
WORDS: BLUE PHOTOS: PHELPSY PHOTOGRAPHY
ver on page 28 you can see

Made in Metals futuristic
take on a K100, but here we
bring you a matching pair of
Beemers which have been
given a more traditional caf
racer makeover by Michael Peel at
North East Custom Coatings. Now
normally, when we present you
with two bikes in a single feature,
you would expect there to be two
accompanying specification panels.
Not this time, however, because
when we said they were a matching
pair, we meant it.
There are, of course, a couple
of minor differences between the
twoyou will have noticed that
they are different colours for a start.
The machine painted in a candy
red is a 1984 K100 RT, while its
sibling is a 1985 K100 RS, although
the original model at that time only
basically varied in the size and
shape of its factory fairing. The RS
had a fixed sports fairing and lower
handlebars while the RT wasas
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NORMALLY, WHEN WE PRESENT YOU WITH TWO BIKES IN

A SINGLE FEATURE, YOU WOULD EXPECT THERE TO BE TWO
ACCOMPANYING SPEC PANELS
the designation T gives awaya
tourer with a full fairing (and one
that, incidentally, would gently
cook a rider in hot weather as the
fairing was, for reasons best known
to BMW, cunningly disguised to
funnel hot air straight onto the
riders legs).
But, other than colour, the only
real variation is the handlebars,
with the red K100 sporting
clubmans, while the cream and
brown bike has been fitted with
Ace caf racer bars. To be precise,
that cream and brown is actually
Volkwagen Harvest Moon and
Porsche Cognac and its rather
appropriate that this K100 should
use colours from car manufacturers.
Obviously, BMW does itself turn
out one or two vehicles with a wheel
at each corner, but the K100 model

itself was inspired by an automotive
engine. Way back in 1977, over
five years before the Flying Brick
would be launched, a 28-year-old
BMW motorcycle engineer, Josef
Fritzenwenger, proposed the idea of
a longitudinal four-cylinder engine
with horizontal cylinders. It wasnt,
of course, a new ideaBelgian
manufacturer FN had used just
such a configuration in 1904. But
it was a novel step for the Bavaria
Motor Works.
To demonstrate his idea,
Fritzenwenger shoehorned a
Peugeot 104 car engine into a
modified frame (he did also try a
small BMW motor but that wasnt
successful). Everyone applauded
his ingenuity and then went back
to building the ubiquitous Boxer

engines. And there the concept
might have endedin fact, the
Peugeot-engine prototype was
destroyed and not one single
picture of it surviveshad it
not been for BMWs financial
problems in the late 1970s. The
K Series project, codenamed
K589, was really a mission to
save the motorcycle division of the
company. If it didnt work, then
BMW would probably have to
cease motorcycle production.
So Fritzenwenger came up
with the patented Compact Drive
System and monolever swinging
arm which incorporated the gearbox
and shaft drive in a neat package,
while the BMWs car design
department took over the design
of the bike. The K100 was officially
launched on 19th September 1983
to the sound of What A Feeling
from the hit film of that year,
Flashdance. The rest is history.
And it was to history and the
current clamour for caf racers
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BMW K100 RT & BMW K100 RS
I WANTED TO TRY TO MAKE AN UGLY BIKE LOOK NICE WITH

MINIMAL MODIFICATIONS AND NICE PAINTWORK.
Spec sheet
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ENGINE:
BMW horizontal inline four,
Motogadget wireless ignition, standard
K100 exhaust.
FRAME:
BMW tubular with engine as load
bearing component, modified
subframe/
FRONT END:
that Michael turned when he

decided to add another string to
his companys already flourishing
bow. As Gateshead-based North
East Custom Coatings, he has
already built a solid and sterling
reputation for not only custom
paintincluding marbling
and pinstripingbut for the
astounding effects that can be
achieved with the hydrographics
method. Having contributed the
finishing touches to countless
builds, he has decided its now time

to take on a few builds himself.
When it came to the two BMWs,
he says of each; I wanted to keep
a lot of the bike standard and try to
make an ugly bike look nice with
minimal modifications and nice
paintwork. And thats exactly
what he did, while he already has
two new builds on the gofor
which the BMWs will have to be
sold to enable the next projects to
proceedwhich bodes well.
18 BMW wheel, Brembo calipers,

K100 discs, BMW K100 forks
with matching paint, K100 yokes,
Goodridge braided hoses, Ace/
Clubman handlebars, Brembo master
cylinders, K100 switchgear, Biltwell
Thrust grips, Daytona speed, Highsider
idiot warning lights, Caf Racer
CR1-style mudguard, H6 headlight by
Complete Caf Racer.
REAR END:
17 BMW wheel, Brembo caliper,
standard swinging arm, BMW-style
seat unit and tailpiece by Complete
Caf Racer, taillights, indicators and
number plate holder by Complete Caf
Racer.
MISCELLANEOUS:
Standard BMW fuel tank, custom seat,
modified K100 hangers, saddlebags,
rewired for new clocks and warning
lights.
PAINT AND FINISH:
K100RS in Volkswagen Harvest
Moon and Porsche Cognac with gold
pinstriping. K100RT in House of Kolor
Space Grey with Brandy Wine candy
red over Piano Black panels with gold
pinstriping. Both by owner.
THANKS TO:
Alyn Robinson for help with
mechanics and fabrication; Saddlecraft
for the seats and Phelpsy Photography
for the photos.
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SUZUKI GSX 1200
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ATTITUDE!
CAFE RACERS ARE CURRENTLY THE IN THING AND I THINK THE TREND IS FAR
FROM OVER. I REALLY LOVE THE STYLE, ALTHOUGH I WAS ALREADY RIDING AND
BUILDING CAFE RACERS LONG BEFORE IT BECAME SO POPULAR, SAYS MARC
YSEWIJN, THE OWNER OF THIS SUZUKI
WORDS & PHOTOS: FLORIS VELTHUIS
met Marc in the Belgian port

of Antwerp where I could hear
him several moments before he
arrived, the noise of a rumbling
four cylinder bouncing off the
cobblestones. Because cafe
racers are popular, web-based
shops have sprung up in order to
get a piece of the action. But I made
almost no use of them because I
make everything myself, says Marc
as he points to the Built not Bought
sticker on the frame. This truly is a
do-it-yourself cafe racer built by his
bare hands with plenty of bloody,
sweat and tears.
Unlike many of his friends
who prefer classics, Marc chose a
modern air-cooled Suzuki GSX as
the basis of his project, explaining;
Ive owned a classic Triumph
MARC WANTED TO BUILD A MODERN

FUNCTIONAL BIKE WHICH STILL HAD
CLASSICAL CAFE RACER LOOKS
Bonneville cafe racer which Ive
ridden for many years and enjoyed.
But it didnt have enough bottom
end power. I wanted an engine with
plenty of torque, which is how I
arrived at this GSX.
Another reason for the choice of
donor was a Suzuki Inazuma project
built by Frenchman Pascal Raspo of
Raspo Custom Garage. This build
was an eye-opener for Marc; he
realised that it was possible for him
to built a very modern functional
bike which still had classical cafe
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CAFE RACER
SUZUKI
GSX 1200
SPECIAL
I USE THE BIKE EVERY DAY FOR COMMUTING AND, AS YOU SEE, I AM
NOT EXACTLY A POLISHER!
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racer looks and so he decided to create

something similar, albeit with his own twist.
The 1200cc Inazuma engine wasnt,
however, an unknown quantity for him
because Marc used to ride a similar Suzuki
Bandit 1250. That Bandit was fully tuned
and I constantly rode way too fast! I also built
several streetfighters that were responsible
for some hooliganesque behaviour. Of course,
that led to many speeding tickets landing
through my letter box... My current caf racer
is an less expensive hobby! There is plenty
of power on board, but it doesnt force you to
go racing or misbehave. It is a wonderfully
laidback machine.
Having built several streetfighters in the
past, Marc had all the knowledge and skills
he needed to create the cafe racer he had in
mind. I wanted a bike with an open look.

Therefore, the battery was relocated to sit
under the tail piece. A local leather worker
stitched the seat by hand and I made the
one-off seat base. In fact, only the fuel tank
and rear wheel have remained original
everything else has been changed or modified.
As the original Inazuma fork legs felt like
twin bicycle pumps, I searched for something
better and I eventually decided to replace
them with GSX-R750 SRAD forks while the
upside-down forks also look a lot nicer. It
seemed wise to also use the GSX-R yokes,
brake and clutch levers but I just couldnt get
along with the six-piston calipers because
they felt too spongy. So I ended up replacing
them with four-piston Nissin calipers which
feel much better.
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SUZUKI GSX 1200
I WANTED TO TRY TO MAKE AN UGLY BIKE LOOK NICE

WITH MINIMAL MODIFICATIONS AND NICE PAINTWORK.
In the true spirit of cafe racerdom,

Marc was serious about both
performance and handling. Thus
the carburettors are tuned, just
like the engine. Weight reduction
was also an important issue. The
original exhaust was a big thing,
weighing a kilo or ten, says Marc.
It was replaced for a Delkevic with
a very small silencer. The sound of
the bike has also been significantly
improvednow it sounds like a
rattly Ducati!
He also deviated from the usual
paint choices for a cafe racer. Instead
of a polished metal or a British
Racing Green finish he opted for
candy orange. The nice popping
paint job was done by a young guy
who was only 19 at the time and
whod only painted a Honda Dax
before. Hes a craftsman with his
Spec sheet
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ENGINE:
2000 Suzuki GSX Inazuma 1200cc
inline four, Suzuki Bandit 1200 Keihin
34mm carburettors with Tovami
Stage 3 kit, Pipercross foam air filters,
5-speed gearbox, electronic ignition,
4-into-1 stainless steel exhaust system
with Delkevic headers.
FRAME:
2000 Suzuki GSX twin downtube with
modfied subframe.
FRONT END:
17 Suzuki GSX-R750 wheel, 120/70 x
17 Continental tyre, Suzuki GSX-R750
radial master cylinder, Nissin callipers,
Suzuki GSX-R750 SRAD forks, GSX-R
yokes, GSX-R750 clip-on handlebars,
Biltwell recoil grips, Acewell 2853
digital speedo, modified mudguard,
British-style headlight with clear glass.
REAR END:
17 Suzuki GSX wheel, 180/50 x 17
Continental tyre, stock brake, Showa
shock absorbers, LED cafe racer taillight.
whole future ahead of him! The lines

and the themes were my idea and the
reason for the number 63 is because
that when the year I was born.
The Duvel beer caps that have
been incorporated in the bike are a
personal touch. Thats my favorite
beer, jokes Marc, who lives and
works in the Antwerp area. I use
the bike every day for commuting
and, as you see, I am not exactly a
polisher. Although this bike looks
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MISCELLANEOUS:
Standard GSX petrol tank, one-off
seat, standard foot controls.
PAINT AND FINISH:
Candy orange and cream.
different from the typical caf racer,

a lot of people think its a very nice
project. This is a prototype, and
more will surely follow. Im already
helping someone to build a second!
TRIUMPH THUNDERBIRD 6T
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LONG TERM TRITON
IT WAS ABOUT 1979, I WAS READING AN ARTICLE ABOUT TRITONS IN A CLASSIC BIKE
MAGAZINE, AND I THOUGHT, IM GOING TO HAVE ONE OF THEM. SAYS MOSSY. I COULDNT
AFFORD TO BUY A TRITON, BUT I RECKONED I COULD BUILD ONE...
WORDS & PHOTOS: ODGIE
o Mossy paid just 25 for

the Featherbed frame from
the Bolton autojumble, a
price which probably dates
it in time far better than any
words. It then took the next
ten years for him to gather all the
parts he needed, a case of saving up
for the expensive new parts (mostly
from Unity Equipe) and searching
out secondhand bargains. I found
a genuine Norvil front hub for a
fiver, and I came across the alloy
yokes another time. The castings
are worryingly skimpy on metal.
The guy told me, Theyre made
from LM24, you wont break them,
theyre nearly as strong as steel.
I thought, what do you mean by
nearly as strong? But they havent
broken yet, despite the bike coming
down from in the air many times
over the years.
You can put any Triumph motor
in any Norton frame and call it a
Triton, but to some of us theres
a world of difference between a
T140 in a Slimline chassis and what
we have here. Like Mossy, Im
a staunch believer that if youre
building a proper Triton, only
a pre-unit motor in a Wideline
frame warrants the epithet. A
Thunderbird 6T engine turned up,
Mossy rebuilt the bottom end with
E3134 cams and fitted a Bonneville
9-stud top end. With advice from
Ted, Mossy spent long hours with
the plasticine optimising valve to
piston clearanceswhich turned
out to be a slight hiding to nothing
when he first fired the bike up. It
promptly blew the head gasket out...
It turned out the head and barrel
had been extensively skimmed,
the compression was 11.5:1. We
calculated what we needed and I
bought a bit of sheet copper the
correct thickness from our local
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I THOUGHT ID BETTER LEAVE MY BRAKING AS LATE AS

POSSIBLE, SO THEY DIDNT THINK I WAS A SISSY. I PITCHED
INTO THE BEND FAR TOO FAST
non-ferrous metal suppliers. He
didnt have any the right dimensions
in his offcuts, so he just pulled a full
8 x 4 sheet off the rack, guillotined
the end off, and said Here you are,
4 quid... I made a new gasket using
the old one as a pattern to get it
down to an acceptable 10:1. Then of
course I had to make new pushrods
to optimise the rocker angles again...
Unity TT pipes and silencers
are other period items, perhaps
not as iconic as swept-backs and
reverse cone megas, but probably
the neatest of all Triumph pipes. As
standard, their ground clearance
left a little to be desired; It took me
ten years to build the bike, then I
took it straight to the Manx Grand
Prix in 1991. I was running the
bike in, just building up the laps.
The looser it got, the faster I went.

Eventually I started really caning
it, working on the theory if it was
going to blow up, the TT course
was as good a place as any to do it. I
was giving it a fair bit of stick down
Creg-na-baa, and there were loads
of people outside the pub. I thought
Id better leave my braking as late as
possible, so they didnt think I was a
sissy. I pitched into the bend far too
fast, bashed the pipes and bounced
off the kerb. After that I modified
the brackets so they tucked in a
little more.
The passion and commitment
Mossy has to biking in general, and
this Triton in particular, shines
through. After many years working
for others, he started up his own
business ten years ago. I was
working for Jap bike shops, and

riding there every day on the Triton.
But there was no-one round here
selling Brit bike spares. I took the
leap and started up on my own, and
Im still here.
Thunderbird Spares sells mainly
Triumph parts, although a quarter
of the business is now BSA and
generic parts, while Mossy now has
a waiting list for engine builds. Part
of the success of the business is his
extensive knowledge. There are
guys on the internet selling parts,
but theyve just bought a big pile
of spares and listed themthey
might as well be selling cabbages.
If you order a part and it doesnt fit,
theyve no idea why. Similarly with
engine rebuilds, people like to speak
to the bloke doing the job. Ill strip
an engine, call the owner back in,
show him what needs doing and we
can decide whether Ill do it all, or
just the bottom end or whatever.
Its an old-school attitude to
business thats reflected in the oldschool Triton. The bike has been on
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TRIUMPH THUNDERBIRD 6T
MOSSYS OLD SCHOOL ATTITUDE TO BUSINESS IS

REFLECTED IN HIS OLD SCHOOL TRITON
the road for 25 years now, yet the

engines never been apart since that
first build. People say old pre-unit
Triumphs can never be reliable,
says Mossy, But theyre wrong,
Ive ridden and ridden this bike, and
its never let me down. But I dont
bend like I used to, so its about to
become a Gentlemans Tourer.
Ill fit a standard tank, nice comfy
seat, higher wider bars, standard
footrests. Itll still be the same bike,
just different.
Which is why I grabbed a chance
to take the photos while it was
still as Mossy built it, a little time
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capsule, a snapshot of how we built

our bikes 30 years ago. The Triton
still sits well, too, carrying its years
and its battle scars with pride, the
odd dent here, the odd scratch
there, each one that could tell a tale
of when and how it appeared, and
all of them only serving to present
a bike that looks useable and fun,
fire it up and go for a blast, rain or
shine, without worrying about a
speck of dust or how many tubes of
Solvol you need afterwards. So take
a good look, you wont see it like this
againits the end of an era, but the
start of a new one.
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EVENT FEATURE
KICKBACK, LONDON
WORDS & PHOTOS: BLUE
HOT
ROD
HAYRIDE
BISLEY CAMP, BROOKWOOD, SURREY
Everything dies baby that's a fact/But maybe
everything that dies someday comes back according
to Bruce Springsteen. There were plenty of beards at
this years Hotrod Hayride, although none appeared
to belong to the Boss, but there was also a feeling of
something passing even though at least we know
there will be a rebirth
or ten years the Hotrod Hayride has been

held at the National Shooting Centre in
Bisley in leafy Surrey and, over that time, the
venue has been an integral part of the event.
There is nowhere quite like this place with its
myriad of little roads and Victorian and Edwardian
buildings. Its like stepping back in time and, in a
sense, it isalmost all of the several dozen lodges
and gun clubs were built before 1914 and virtually
all of the original buildings survive. Even in the 21st
century it has a curious and slightly surreal feel
about the entire place; if The Prisoner hadnt been
filmed in Portmeirion, then Bisley would have been

a pretty good second choice.
But for the last two or three years a question mark
has hung over the future of the Hayride at Bisley
and it was finally announced that 2016 would be the
last year that the site would welcome more hot rods,
customs, choppers and old American trucks than you
could shake a very large stick at. This year also saw
the last time that Anna Porter, long-time co-organiser
of the Hotrod Hayride, would be involved, having
decided to step away to concentrate on The Trip Out;
for many people, Anna with her distinctive black
If The Prisoner hadnt been

filmed in Portmeirion, then Bisley
would have been a pretty good
second choice
fringe, red lipstick and constant smile is the face of the
Hayride, so this would be a bit of a double whammy
on the change front. It was not a year to be missed.
Thats not to say that the Hayride hasnt already
changed over the years. From a purely four wheel
event it quietly began attracting a certain style of bike
and rider a few years ago. At first it was mainly old
Brits and elderly Harleys, but now there are equally
as many choppers, although again of a particular
variety. While the pre-1966 rule isnt enforced on
motorcycles as rigidly as it is on vehicles (several
truck owners got flouncy when denied one of the
prized show field stickers but hey, you go fitting Boyd
Coddington wheels, you take the consequences),
those bikes do all have a period feel about them,
whether its 1940s bobber or 1960s chopper.
A couple of years back, around the time of the 10th
anniversary, the Hayride also seemed to suddenly
attract new people; its coverage in magazines and on
internet sites had raised its profile above the parapet
and it suddenly became the cool event to do. While
many came out of the best intentions and interests,
there were some who simply came to look at the
Hayride rather than be part of it. While the event has
never had a dress code (although it must be said you
dont see too many garish one piece leathers), a small
but noticeable element of fancy dress was introduced;
it was as if a few folk had typed Hotrod Hayride
clothes into eBays search bar (just as people do for
the Goodwood Revival) and then bought what they
EVENT FEATURE
HOT ROD HAYRIDE
considered to be the right outfit. Trust me, if youre

buying a look just because you think its the right
thing, it aint ever going to be right.
However, that element didnt seem to be quite so
prevalent this yearperhaps put off by the rain last
year and the realisation that it gets wet and muddy
even at the coolest events. But another change was
immediately apparent. For the last decade, the hub
of the Hayride has been the Bisley Pavilion, a large
half-timbered building with a veranda which was
originally constructed in 1924 as an Officers Mess and
was one of the last buildings to be erected at Bisley.
Back in the 1970s it began a music venue, and hosted
gigs by Thin Lizzy, Status Quo, Queen and Slade,
among others. Gradually it fell into disrepair and was
taken on by Shaun Hopwood in 1993. He refurbished
the building and added 19 bedrooms, spending over
500,000 on the building. But, in 2012, new site
management set out new terms for the tenancy which
made it impossible for him to continue running the
place under the charity landlord terms. The doors
closed on the Pavilion in April and, for the first
time in Hayride history, the building was dark and
shuttered. No bar or live bandsboth rehoused in
marquees. No long veranda on which you could sit
and watch the world go by (and once youd grabbed a
seat it was always best not to relinquish it). The bikes
were still parked along the front, but the central point
of the evenings had gone. Next year the building
is likely to be turned into offices and who knows
what will become of the sprung dance floor, one
of only two in the south east, which has welcomed
glam rockers, Northern Soul fans and dancers of all
persuasions across the years.

It did make things a little disjointed, although the
closure of the Pavilion also had the effect of keeping
people moving as they floated between the beer tents
and stopped to admire Valley Gas Speed Shops
stand. Stand is actually too meagre a word for the
complete Art Deco-esque set up with a mini garage,
stores, vintage gas pumps and signage, as well as a
variety of highly desirable machinery parked outside.
On Saturday afternoon, a fair number of people
decamped to the Tongham Motor Club Track in Four
Marks where, for the last three years, the Detonators
CC have run hot rod races. I was feeling a little fragile
on Saturday (clearly something Id eaten) so, for the
first time, I didnt make the trek towards Guildford.
Anyway, for reasons probably involving insurance,
they dont allow bikes to race which is a shame,
because it was pretty good on the one occasion that
motorcycles were permitted onto the dirt track. None
of the riders crashed, which is more than can be said
Unlike many weekend bike shows,

the Hayride has always comprised a
complete three days of entertainment
for a couple of rods this year.
Unlike many weekend bike shows, the Hayride
has always comprised a complete three days of
entertainment with Sunday morning seeing a market
which tends to comprise people putting old toot on
the ground and hoping other people will buy it. Its
a village car boot sale with better dressed vendors.
Then, as usual, it was the soapbox derby which saw a
healthy field of competitors, from those who appeared
to have lashed something together the night before out
of twigs and pizza boxes, possibly after a few refreshing
shandies, to those for whom creating a cart was clearly
a labour of love. The contestants ranged from small
children to a gorilla. A real one. At least I think it was. I
was convinced.
The Hotrod Hayride has always been about the
people, but no-one over the weekend was looking
forward to a move from the otherworldliness of Bisley
to an airfield in Kent, where it will be held next year.
Things move on and the Hotrod Hayride will be a very
different creature from next year; whether for better or
worse only time will tell.
Everything dies baby thats a fact/But maybe
everything that dies someday comes back/Put your
makeup on and fix your hair up pretty/And meet
me next year at, er, Headcorn Aerodrome, as Bruce
Springsteen never quite wrote p
BIKE FEATURE
TRIUMPH T140
FAMILY AFFAIR
Its not unusual for an interest in bikes to

run through several generations, but this
particular build was a real family affair
WORDS & PHOTOS: BOSUN
his Triumph T140 is owned

by Paulwho was also
responsible for the ideas
behind its transformation
while it was engineered
by his brother John, along with
his son, Robert, doing much of
the metalwork (some of it while
undertaking an apprenticeship).
Paul first came up with the
concept over seven years ago,
although it would take much
of the intervening time since to
come to fruition. During that time
there have been three different
frames while no less than four
Honda VFR swinging arms have
been cut apart for the cause, but,
nonetheless, the finished product
looks remarkably similar to Pauls
initial drawing.
The frame started life in a BSA
B25 but has since been, as they
say, repurposed, this time with
the addition of a bolt-on Triumph
T150 rear end. There was a reason
for this; early on in the project,
Paul decided that all parts must
be easy to bolt on and off and
that the engineering and wiring
be visible and not cunningly and
complicatedly concealed. (Theres
not even room on this bike to
EARLY ON, PAUL

DECIDED THAT ALL
PARTS MUST BE
EASY TO BOLT ON
AND OFF AND THAT
THE ENGINEERING
AND WIRING NOT
BE CUNNINGLY AND
COMPLICATEDLY
CONCEALED
BIKE FEATURE
TRIUMPH T140
carry a spanner, so a motorcycle

that required anything resembling
a tool kit was out of the question!)
Even the frame is in two pieces
which can be unbolted to allow
the engine to be easily worked on
if necessary.
A Suzuki GSX-R750 provided
the fuel tank, although that tank
has now been reduced in width by
six inches. It did leak at first, but
the guys refused to compromise
and use any other style of tank
and, persevering, eventually they
got it sorted out. As it works so
well with the Ducati tailpiece, you
can understand why they were so
adamant about it.
However, one of the things that
really does immediately catch
the eye and slap you around the
head with a wet halibut is the
front suspension. One day, many
moons ago, it occurred to Paul
that if Vespas could have a singlesided front end (not to mention the
racing ELF Norton of the 1980s),
then why couldnt his bike? After
buying some shocks on eBay, the
family then played around for
hours before coming up with the
result you see here.
The rear swinging arm consists
of a marriage of three Honda
VFR swinging arms from the 400
and 750 models. Both wheels are
also VRFthey originally tried
using a fatter rear and a thin front
wheel but the look just wasnt
what Paul wanted. Then, after
ensuring that both wheels were
perfectly in line and everything
was okay, they took the bike to
the top of a big hill to ensure that
it tracked true and straight. I
should mention that the engine
hadnt been fitted in the frame
at this point, so heavens knows
what any passer-by made as the
bike sailed silently past them.
The handmade yokes were
IT OCCURRED TO PAUL THAT IF VESPAS COULD

HAVE A SINGLE-SIDED FRONT END, THEN WHY
COULDNT HIS BIKE?
topped off with a one-off light
with a neat flap for adjusting
the beam from main to dip. Paul
doesnt actually intend on doing
much night-time riding, but he
says the front end just didnt look
right without a headlight. This
urge for the right look often
meant that parts were bought on
the internet and then, when they
arrived, were deemed not right
and almost immediately sold on.
The bicycle speedo is encased
in a one-off mount; it works
although Paul admits its not
overly accurate.
And the engine? Well, yes,
it is indeed a Triumph T140
Bonneville although you will also
have realised that the heads have
been reversed, giving the exhaust
a neat, high line underneath
the seat. Several fins were also
ground off to tidy it up while the
BSA gearbox cover (and it is just
that) serves to confuse quite a
few people.
The downside of the placement

of the exhausts is that, having
offset the engine to match the
rear sprocket, certain parts of the
riders anatomy are a little too
close to hot metal for comfort. For
now, heat wrap has been used
to alleviate the problem, but its
not a solution with which Paul
is happy, so I bet hes already
working on another idea.
Its all too clear how much
enjoyment Paul, John and Robert
get from modifying and working
on their own bikes. In fact, while
on the day that these photos were
taken Paul was, of course, on the
TriStar, his brother also arrived
on a gorgeous Sunbeam, while
Johns own Triumph T120 was
deceptively trick with its modern
front and rear ends. Its clear that
there are more interesting things
to come from this particular
familyhopefully it wont take
another seven years before we see
the next fruits of their labour! p
SPIR
100% IN ATION
The Harley-Davidson
Riders Club of Great Britain
If it wasnt for Vic Richardson breaking his right wrist just after being demobbed,
its debatable as to whether the Harley-Davidson Riders Club of Great Britain
would have been formed
WORDS: ANDREW MORETON PHOTOS: HDRCGB
hat was back in the late

1940s. While recuperating
and having bitten by the
torquey little V-twin bug,
Vic convinced both his
dad and brother Sam to have
a go on his bikeand that was
enough for them to get infected
as well. Soon a small band of
riders started meeting up at the
White Lion in Egham, Surrey,
and the evolution from friends to
club formation was underway.
By 1948, Vic Richardson had
contacted Harley-Davidson for
advice about setting up a club
for Harleys only. The fledging
operation submitted a letter
for publication in the January
1949 issue of Harleys magazine,
The Enthusiast, announcing
that the club had been formed
and, in return, received a letter
from Harley-Davidson formally
acknowledging the club, and
wishing it the beginning of many
happy times.
Within months, the clubs
membership doubled to 60 and
the club was meeting on alternate
Thursdays. By now, they had
a formally elected committee
of 10 people, including a press
secretary. As active riders, they
affiliated to the Auto-Cycle Union
in order to run and compete in
events from their own gymkhana
at Egham to participating in the
Maudes Trophy with Fred Warr
Junior representing the club
on the road racing circuit. The

momentum was such that, as news
spread, the club began expanding
across the UK, no doubt helped by
visits by The Motorcycle magazine
and the production of its own inhouse magazine, The Harleyquin.
The 1950s also saw the club
become involved in petitioning the
government to remove post-war
import restrictions which resulted
The club was involved in petitioning the

government to remove post-war import
restrictions on Harleys
1: One of the first

photos of the
newly formed
Harley-Davidson
Riders Club
outside the White
Lion, Egham with
some 30 bikes.
(The Simonds
brewery name
disappeared in
1970 and became
part of Courage).
2: Five go mad on
a bike that chap
at the back is very
bendy!
in Harleys becoming more readily

available in the UK. The club,
its headquarters now based at
Fred Warrs, was able to take full
advantage of this, with direct
access to a new wave of HarleyDavidson riders.
Such was the involvement with
Warrs that the workshop would
be cleared out for club dances
and partieseven with a licenced
barand Fred Warr contributed
a typewriter and a stapler in the
early days! The club had its own
welfare scheme, administered
by Fred Warr Senior, which was
primarily to help riders manage
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repair or finance costs. The club
even had its own mobile canteen
in the guise of Fred Juniors van
and trailer. The majority of early
events were day runs from London
to places as far afield as Brighton
or out west to Stonehenge and the
Cheddar Gorge, along with early
morning breakfast runs to meet
up with the mobile canteen and
treasure hunts. The club also took
longer weekends away trips to
Cornwall and even in the depths
of winter, it would hold a weekend
Stew Run to a club house they
had built in Sussex, naturally
enough named the V Twin saloon.
Many of these still survive today,
albeit in a modified form.
By the 60s, the club had its
own display team and was busy
organising international rallies
with other European Harley
clubs, This experience was used
to great effect when it hosted
the first International V-Twin
3: An early
member on an
even earlier bike.
4: Family transport
and some pretty
cool footwear.
5: AMF Harleys,
not just V-twina,
were welcome in
the club, especially
if they wheelied!
6: These chaps
knew a motorcycle
would always get
you a pretty lady.
Rally in 1969 at Tilbury and

the following year at Billing
Aquadrome before passing it over
to the Moto Guzzi club.
As the 1970s got underway, the
club organised the first Super
Rally at Hereford Racecourse
in 1973. This attracted several
hundred Harleys to the UK,
including a couple who had
shipped their bike over from
California. As the decade
progressed, and the availability
of Harleys increased with
the AMF takeover, the clubs
membership grew and so began
the formation of the regions to
cover areas outside of its London
and the South East core. During
this period, events were few
and far between as the regional
structure evolved. But that was
soon to change at the very end
of the decade as the club hosted
the Super Rally again in 1979.

The 1979 Brighton Super Rally
saw over 1000 people attend with
bikes from over 50 clubs and 14
different countries.
One of the high points came
in 1982 with a visit by Willie G
Davidson to his first rally outside
the USA (coincidentally, the same
year that the club had broken the
news of Harleys new top secret
Evolution engine to the world).
He returned in 1984, along with
members of the management
buyout team, to officially launch
the Evolution range at the 1984
Brighton Super Rally. Over the
intervening five years, the event
had doubled in size and catering
was now by the Ace Caf rather
than the silver service meals of the
first event!
By now membership was just
over the 800 mark, a tenfold rise p
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on the previous decade. As the
1980s drew to a close, the club
hosted the international meeting
of Presidents of H-D Clubs (the
forerunner to the Federation of
Harley-Davidson Clubs of Europe)
as well as another Super Rally,
this time at Long Marston in
Warwickshire.
The 1990s saw the club host
the first of the Littlecote rallies,
become a founding member of the
Fed H-D CE network, provide
outriders to mark the start of
the Milk Race from Lands End,
bikes for music videos and TV
programmes as well as seeing a
steady increase in membership
and rallies across the country. The
HDRGBs 50th anniversary was
marked by a series of events round
the country and the presentation
of a large silver trophy as well as a
letter of congratulations to the club
from Harley-Davidson.
By the 21st century, the club
had some 30 regions across
the country. Founder member
Vic Richardson is still active
within the club, along with early
members, Fred Warr Junior and
Terry Davey. Vic Richardson
is the only member who has
appeared in both the first club
photograph outside the White
Lion in Egham in 1949 and the
recreation of that picture for the
clubs 65th anniversary in 2014.
The Harley-Davidson Riders
Club of Great Britain still produces
The Harleyquin, now the worlds
longest running Harley only
magazine; it has a tool loan scheme
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that is free to members, a series of
insurance schemes for members,
offers a vehicle dating scheme and
a classic parts scheme to help keep
older Harleys (large and small)
running. It organises national
rallies, weekend rides, provides
access to the federation of HarleyDavidson Club Europe network
of clubs, is a regular exhibitor at
the NEC classic car and bike show
in November and is preparing
for hosting another International
Presidents Meeting in 2018 as
well as looking forward to its 70th
anniversary in 2019.
Few clubs can claim to
have been as long-lived as the
HDRCGB and be as active and
successful after seven decades in
existence. The Harley-Davidson
Riders Club of Great Britain
can found online at www.
harleyriders.uk and contacted via
email via hello@harleyriders.uk.
Membership costs 25 per year
(along with a joining fee of 10
for the first year) and runs from
January through to December. p
Few clubs can claim to have been as longlived as the HDRCGB and be as active and
successful after seven decades in existence
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7: On Hastings
sea front in 1976.
8: The ultimate
approval when
Willie G Davidson,
in 1982, made
the HDRCGBs
the first rally he
attended outside
of America.
9: The York
Run in 1968.
10: Brighton 1979.
It was the Village
People era
11: Over 40
years of rallies
commemorated
in metal.
12: The HarleyDavidson Riders
Club GB still riding
13: still racing
14: still
wrenching
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BIKE FEATURE
LEONS
BOBBER
For many of us, the first custom

bikes we remember belonged to
older brothers or some cool bloke
in town of whom your parents
never approved. But, often, the
bikes that ended up being particular
objects of desire were a little more
removed, far up on the silver screen
WORDS: BLUE PHOTOS: TIM CALDWELL
nd it might not necessarily

have been the one of the
famous examplesthe
Captain America Panhead,
Marlon Brandos Triumph
Thunderbird 6T or Steve
McQueens TR6 which ignited
that spark of inspiration and love.
So it was with Leon Barker. The
little bobber you see here was the
direct result of seeing a film from
the 1950s in which a motorcycle
close to this style featured. It made
such an impression and he thought
it so cool that he had to have one.
Thanks to the internet, the
days are gone when you had
to rely upon hope and other
peoples (not always reliable)
recommendations to find a bike
builder. Now, due to the miracle
of Google, with a few clicks you
can find copious information
and reviews. After browsing a
number of web sites, it didnt
take Leon too many clicks of
his mouse to discover Sledhead
Bobbers (now known as Sledhead
Custom Cycles) in Port Talbot,
South Wales. Now, when youre
running your own business, the
telephone constantly ringing can

be both a blessing and a curse,
and sometimes people do forget
that a first phone call can often
leave a potential customer with a
lasting impression of a company.
Although Sledheads work and
reputation proceeds it, I suspect
the fact that, when Leon got hold
of the top chap at the Welsh
firm, Andy Jones, the phone call
proved to be, in his own words,
so helpful and informative that
it made up Leons mind who was
going to build his bike for him.
Started in 2009, Sledhead
Bobbers began with Andy
building bikes for friends and
friends of friends. That rapidly
moved from a hobby and side line
into a small company and, since
then, the business has grown,
moved into larger premises and,
as previously mentioned, changed
its name to reflect the fact that
the crew in Port Talbot now build
a diverse range of bikes and not
simply the bobbers with which
the company made its name. Mind
you, I think that it will remain
to most simply Sledhead. In
AFTER A LONG SEARCH LEON HUNTED DOWN A

2003 HARLEY-DAVIDSON 1200 SPORTSTER WHICH
WAS LIVING IN A CONSERVATORY IN BRIGHTON
BIKE FEATURE
LEON CASUALLY PARKED IT UP AT A HARLEY MEET IN PEEL AND

WENT OFF TO HAVE A CUP OF TEA. WHEN HE CAME BACK HE
FOUND, MUCH TO HIS SURPRISE, THAT HED WON BEST OF SHOW!
the last few months, the concern
has moved beyond a custom
workshop with the acquisition
of a local bike business which
now allows Sledhead to offer
everything from tyre changes
through servicing to MoTs, as well
as the ground-up custom builds
for which it remains best known.
After that phone call, Leon
begun a hunt for a suitable
donor bike. Being down in
Devon, he didnt have the pool
of conveniently local Harleys to
call upon as someone living in the
centre of the country, but after a
long search he eventually hunted
down a 2003 Harley-Davidson
1200 Sportster which was
currently living in a conservatory
in Brighton. Having liberated
it from its glass prison, Leon
transported it up to South Wales
so the Sledhead chaps could begin

to work their magic.
After the Sportster had been
stripped down, the project
began with one of Sledheads
goosenecked hardtail frames
that have become a signature of
many of the companys builds.
With 40 degrees of rake at the
neck and two inches of stretch,
they are influenced by the style of
Zero Engineering bikes, although
without the accompanying Zero
price tag. A set of 16-inch spoked
wheels clad in chunky Firestone
rubber and 4-inch under stock
springer forks completed the
rolling chassis and, from thereon,
the parts that werent custom
made by Sledhead were carefully
chosen to enhance the look of
the bike. The Mustang tank was
nickel plated, while a copper bezel
SPECIFICATION
SHEET
ENGINE:
2003 Harley-Davidson 1200cc V-twin,

1200cc Custom chrome cases, bug
eye-style air filter, S&S ignition module,
2-into-2 LAF exhausts.
FRAME:
Single downtube gooseneck rigid
by Sledhead Custom Cycles with 40
degrees of rake and 2 stretch.
FRONT END:
around the Bates-style headlight

neatly sets off the brown leather
of the seat and the copper oil lines,
adding a touch of subtle colour to
the nickel plating and the black
powder coating.
Like most of Sledheads
projects, this was built to suit the
rider. When Leon found that the
handlebars werent to his liking,
the shape was altered without a
qualm, the result being a much
more comfortable ride. Thats
important, because this is a
motorcycle intended for go with
little interest in show. This was
admirably demonstrated when,
on a trip to the Isle of Man, Leon
casually parked it up at a Harley
meet in Peel and went off to have a
cup of tea. When he came back he

found, much to his surprise, that
hed won Best of Show!
So does Leon like the bike? This
is what he told us, so well let you
be the judge; I thought it was
going to be good, but it turned out
better than I expected. The build
quality and the attention to detail
is great. I love riding the bike at
every chance I get, although every
time I stop somewhere I have to tell
people what it is, where its from
and who built it, which is testament
to Sledhead Custom Cycles work.
Many thanks to Andy Jones and all
the crew at Sledheadnothing was
too much trouble with help and
advice on the bike. It turned out
exactly as I wanted.
16 40-spoke wheel, Firestone Deluxe

Champion 5.00 x16 tyre, SAP Designs 4
under springer forks, custom made 32
handlebars, custom grips, aftermarket
brake and clutch levers, 51mm digital
speedo, Bates-style 53/4 headlight in
black shell with copper bezel.
REAR END:
16 40-spoke wheel, Firestone Deluxe
Champion 5.00 x16 tyre, 5 ribbed
mudguard, mini Bates-style LED taillight.
MISCELLANEOUS:
3.2 gallon nickel plated Mustangstyle petrol tank, nickel-plated oil
tank, brown leather seat by Sledhead
Bobbers, chrome H-D Sportster
forward controls.
THANKS TO:
A huge thanks to everyone at
Sledhead Bobbers
EVENT FEATURE
CUSTOMSHOW EMIRATES
Bling was very popular, as

were pimped out scooters
CUSTOMSHOW
EMIRATES
ADNEC, ABU DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES
WORDS & PHOTOS: FRANK SANDER
Customshow Emirates is perhaps one of the most unusual events that we

cover in 100% Biker and while many of the visitors attire may be somewhat
different to what we expect of a show, petrolhead are petrolheads the world
over whatever they may be wearing on those heads!
his was the second year of CSE and its

already established itself as the Mecca of the
horsepower mad Middle Eastern population.
This year saw cars, bikes and drift shows
(featuring an amazing 25 teams) and guests
of honour as rarified as the countrys Minister of
Culture and Communication. There was a huge car
section, but the motorcycle area was bigger than last
year and its clearly destined to grow even more. The
focus in the latter was primarily on big V-twins and
streetfighter-style motorcycles, both of which are
very popular throughout the Arab states. To this end,
Indian and Victory both attended with an official
factory presence although Harley-Davidson was
represented only through local custom shops.
A new name was TT Customs which has just

opened a custom shop in Dubai selling and building
both bikes and trikes; the company had taken a 900
square metre booth at CSEan astute investment
as it turned out because they sold quite a number of
bikes over the weekend. Another firm keen to take
advantage of this new market was Dutch company Dr
Jekill & Mr Hyde which was presenting its variable
exhaust systems to the tuning crazy crowd. Noise
restrictions are not yet a problem in Abu Dhabi and it
seems that the louder the better is peoples preference.
As with last years show, one of the most popular
attractions was the Biker Build Off competition.
This time it was a Germany versus Arabia battle.
Upholding Teutonic pride was Ayjut Tataroglu
Its this big! Aykut Tataroglu boasts to guest

helper Mario Kypranides of Chopper Kulture.
After burning out some of the electronics, Alain Custom

Motorcycles entry had to be assisted to the stage.
Were not sure why this bike was presented in wood bark
and razor wire, but elaborate stands were prevalent.
Frank Sander (2nd left) photographed the event,

opened the event, wrote the theme tune
32 inches of front wheel or the

worlds most elaborate picture frame.
Florian Engels (right), one of Germanys

most talented young builders, meets TT
Customs, Abu Dhabi.
Live displays were, as ever, popular.
Hassan came prepared, fitting

two turbo chargers, his own
single-sided swinging arm and
hubless wheels to his build
EVENT FEATURE
CUSTOMSHOW EMIRATES
The Customshow Emirates

Bike Build O: Aykut of AT
Cycles (right) and Hassan of
TT Custom Motorcycle.
The clothing is dierent but

the passion is the same.
There is nowhere where baggers

have not infiltrated. Sorry.
The Arabian Job. Minis are as popular

here as elsewhere across the globe.
Dr Jekill & Mr Hyde showed its variable exhaust

systems to the tuning crazy crowd. Noise
restrictions are not a problem in Abu Dhabi
of AT Cycles while representing the Middle East
was Hassan from Alain Custom Motorcycle in
Abu Dhabi. These are two builders with very
different styles; Ayjut is known for his extreme
customs, which are often supercharged and always
handcrafted, while Hassan built his reputation on
spectacular Suzuki Hayabusa-based sports bikes.
However, four years ago at the Dubai Bike Show,
Hassan had won a Penz frame and so this became
the basis of his first ever V-twin custom. Well aware
of Aykuts history of high tech and over-the-top
machines, Hassan came prepared. He bolted two
turbo chargers to the big V-twin engine, built his own
single-sided swinging arm and fitted hubless wheels,
the front an outrageous 32 inches in diameter.
Technical and artistic support was provided by last
years winner, Florian Engels of Engels Schmeide
and Danny Schramm of Schrammwerk who,
unlike in other contests where parts are prepared
beforehand, had the task of painting and powder
coating everything in the days of competition.
The contestants were given three days before the
chequered flag fell and the bikes had to be started up
and ridden. Aykuts Harley Shovelhead did exactly
that, but the Arab team, after starting their bike and
preparing to roll, fried the processors on the ignition
and injection modules and had 20% of their points
deducted for not riding to the stage. However, perhaps
because they were on home turf, they still managed
to win, even with this handicap. Aykut congratulated
the winners with a massive burnout, ripping the
exhibition hall carpet to shreds.
Overall, there were 98 bikes on display in the show,
many of whom appeared to have taken inspiration
for how shows used to be set up in the 1970s and
80sthere was a plethora of carpets, past trophies,
tinsel and other details surrounding many of the
bikes. There were also many European visitors,
exchanging the cold and grey spring of their home
countries for warmer weather and the shopping lure
of the Emirates 9with families present, it looked like
the shopping was a trade-off for hubby being allowed
to attend a bike show!) And, with 30-degree Celsius
temperatures, many people had taken the opportunity
to rent bikes and explore the Emirates during their
visit. Its a fascinating place, far removed to what
many of us are used to, but still linked by a common
love of motorcycles. p
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This is Rosss Honda CB750/4 in a Cycle Haven frame that hes

just rebuilt. His mate, Lump, who sent us the photos tells us that,
unsurprisingly, hes already won a couple of trophies with the bike.
Simon Bennett on his Triumph Rocket 3 on the way to the

Salisbury MAG show. He says the photo was snapped by
Steph and tiddled about with by me. (Yes, Si did say tiddled).
We dont remember the Salisbury show being that hot
This is JJ the
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only keeps everyone in
order at Bikes, Live, Love
(see Instagram)but has
excellent taste in reading.
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EVENT FEATURE
UK SPEED WEEK
As sweet on sand as it
was on pavement.
UK
SPEEDWEEK
PART
2
PENDINE BEACH, CARMARTHENSHIRE
Running fast on the hard, paved surface of Elvington, as we saw in the last
issue, is one thing, but attempting top speed on the damp sand of Pendine
Beach in South Wales is a totally different kettle of washed-up jellyfish
hile the hugely powerful turbo

Hayabusas that were claiming the big
numbers at Elvington didn't make the
trip to south Wales, a healthy number of
other machines did, including a whole
glut of rather interesting and varied motorcycles.
As we saw in #210, the entry classifications for UK
Speed Week run along the same lines as those used
at Bonneville. As the Welsh sand is probably closer
in terms of traction to the salt of Utah than the
tarmac of Elvington, it came as little surprise to see
that there were a number of riders at Pendine who
have previously raced at Bonneville, as well as some
who intend to visit briny Utah in the future. This
included a certain group of gentlemen who went to
compete last year but had their dreams shattered
by the overly moist salt flatsyes, the Diamond
Mob took the turbocharged pink Triumph to South
Wales as well as Elvington! With the comparisons
being drawn between sand and salt, it's easy to

imagine that the speeds run at Pendine could be equal
to those recorded Stateside, so there are many keen
to either emulate their Bonneville efforts, or get some
much-needed track time in before a journey Stateside.
Chris Ireland, British custom bike guru and star of
the BBC 'Speed Dreams' programme about Brits racing
at Bonneville, brought his supercharged Indian Scout
out to play, albeit not without problems (gear selection
being just one), while Shropshire-based Bonneville
record breakers, Karl Meredith and Stephen Roberts,
both raced their modified 125cc BSA Bantams, with
new records (for the sand) of 90.54mph and 91.45mph
respectively. Yes, they're both Bantams of equal
capacity, but Karl's has a standard frame, whereas
Steve's is 'Special' (and both are Partial Streamlining
Vintage Gas).
So it wasnt not all about the big four-miles-aminute speeds that we saw in Yorkshire the previous
Col Simmons connects

with his T500 special.
It may only be 125cc, but such style!
Racing over, spectators return down the beach,

past the remains of previous inhabitants.
Lunch break on
Pendine Sands, and a
turbocharged Triumph
patiently waits its turn.
Waiting. Always the waiting
Another of the French

contingent; Christian Woznys
175cc Peugeot Bol dOr.
Number 90, a C90 badge, 177cc

capacity and running 76mph!
Gary Anderson's Beeza outfit,

heading for 85mph.
Ben Hall and his GS500 twin, awaiting scrutineering.
There were a number of riders at

Pendine who have previously raced at
Bonneville, as well as some who intend
to visit briny Utah in the future
EVENT FEATURE
UK SPEED WEEK
It's French. Does that explain it?
C'est electrique!
Big inch French

Harley, pre-fishtailing
shenanigans.
weekend. It's about eclectic machinery being raced

in a unique and friendly environment. As Pendine
Sands was the venue for many early land speed
recordsit pre-dates Bonneville as a race venueit
has the right atmosphere, and the racers bring the
quirky machinery, banter and friendships. And
they brought it from all over the UK, and a few from
further afield, including a very diverse bunch from
France. How diverse? Well, is a big bore Harley chop,
an electric bike, a 175cc Peugeot and a fully-enclosed
side valve three wheeler eclectic enough for you?...
Unfortunately, on his first run, the guy on the Harley
was spat off at the top end of the course after his bike
got into a massive fish-tailing slide, breaking his
collarbone in the process, and delaying the racing a
tad, although he is reportedly recovering nicely. His
countrymen fared rather better, with Gilles Pujol
running an impressive 76.40mph on his Art Deco-style
Majestic electric bike!
Saturday had started with the Standing Mile
coursethe distance used at Elvingtonwhile the
course was stretched out on the Sunday afternoon to
a Standing 1.5 mile track. Terry Smith had raced his
Hayabusa on Pendine Sands last year, setting a record
of 176mph in the process. Now, just think about that.

Wet sand and 176mph... Plus Terry's road-going big
bore Busa is, like just about all the bikes entered, on
normal road tyres. Not that Terry was bothered by that,
as his new mile speed of 181.099mph proved!
Shortly behind Terry was Kev 'Kid' Kearsley, on his
turbo Slingshot GSX-R, running 174.4mph, followed
by Zef Eisenberg (not on his gas turbine that he used
at Elvington, but a near standard Kawasaki ZZR1400)
with a 173.4mph run, and then Rob Bean on his
immaculate Spondon turbo GSX-R with 164.5mph.
Due to the traction issues (ie, there's not a lot of it) with
sand the speeds over the 1.5 mile course would naturally
be higher, thanks to there being more time to be able to
slowly ease the throttle open. This helped Rob Bean move
up to 178.55mph, Steve Walton on his turbo Hayabusa
run 183.4mph, Zef's ZZR peaked at 184mph while Terry
Smith improved on his previous days performance by
running a hugely impressive 194.589mph!
There were other records broken, too. It was the
second year for the Baron's Speed Shop crew, with Matt
Foote's Triumph 3TW (prepared by Baron's) breaking
his previous record with a 79.144mph run, while the
supercharged 125cc Honda that raced at Elvington
Christian Wozny astride

the little 175cc Peugeot.
Peter Allans Triumph Tiger

competing in the 500cc
Production Pushrod class.
Steve Roberts drags his levitating

crewman across the sand.
Arnaud Wilmouth running his little

Terrot in the Special Vintage Gas class.
recorded 83.53mph with Anthony Edwards on board,

adding 14mph to the class record!
Tim Martin, aboard what appeared at first glance
to be a standard Honda C90, recorded a run at
76.578mph! This gave away the fact that his Honda
is actually of 177cc capacity, while Andy Slade,
the one-armed hero who had run 191.6mph on his
turbo Hayabusa at Elvington, rolled out his CRF450
supermoto and achieved 105.6mph!
And, of course, there was Chris Hawkshaw
running in the A-PBG-650 (Special Construction
Blown Pushrod Gas 650cc) class. Yes, that's the pink
Triumph, and he ran a best of 107.595mph. That
may not sound as spectacular as some of the speeds
recorded, but the turbo Trumpet sounded sweet and
unstressed; there is definitely a lot more to come from
that bike, and it will be very interesting to see how
the Diamond Mob get on with it later in the year...
The full results from Elvington and Pendine can be
downloaded from the UK Speed Week Facebook page. p
Karl Meredith's record-breaking 125cc Bantam.
As Pendine Sands was the venue

for many early land speed records
it has the right atmosphere,
and the racers bring the quirky
machinery, banter and friendships
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AT ALL ASPECTS OF BIKE BUILDING,
DONE BY OUR RESIDENT METALWORKING GENIUS, BLACKJACK
AN AIR OF
MOUNTING DREAD
Fig.1
Fig.2
onsider Sportster bobbers for a moment. Hardtailed

stock frame, Sporty tank, drag pipes, flat bars. That
description would fit easily a dozen bikes, but if
you lined them all up, you could pick a favourite. So
clearly its not just the bits, its the way the bits are put together.
I believe something has been done about it now, but, for
decades, there was only one front version of a mudguard fitted
to various Sportster models. It looked pretty good if you had a
21-inch front wheel and, to me at least, always looked utterly
pants on the versions equipped with a 19-inch wheel.
Having gone to the trouble of making the mudguards for
Skinny, I wanted them mounted so they looked tight to the
tyres. This is something of a problem at the rear as the wheel
needs to move to adjust the chain, which alters its relationship
to the mudguardbut more of that another time. How the
front mudguard is mounted can have a noticeable effect on the
handling of a bike since the forks have a tendency to want to
twist and a sturdy mudguard brace can alleviate or eliminate
this. On the other hand, whacking it all in a single down-tube
rigid frame tends to have an effect on the handling of a bike, too,
so I didnt feel too inclined to go seeking the ultimate in strength.
Bending up a simple U from sheet steel, bolting either
end to the forks and the middle to the mudguard is a lot
harder than it looks and, if you look at Fig.1, obviously it
cant fit too closely to the tyre. To get round all the problems
involved in sorting that out, I elected to make two separate
brackets. Firstly I used my finger to press a piece of card
into the mudguard mounting holes on the forks and make
indentations that matched the holes (Fig.2). Placing the card
over an 8mm hole, I pushed a bolt through the card and then,
after checking that the template matched the forks, folded
it in half so that the two holes lined up (Fig.3) and bolted it
Fig.3
Fig.4
to the forks. To get an idea of the line of the bracket I placed a

straight edge from the wheel spindle to the mounting bosses
and drew the line onto the template (Fig.4). Using a hole-saw
to mark the radius and a steel rule, I marked out the V shape
HAVING GONE TO THE TROUBLE OF MAKING THE MUDGUARDS, I WANTED

THEM MOUNTED SO THEY LOOKED TIGHT TO THE TYRES
SHED HEAD
Fig.4
Fig.5
Fig.6
Fig.7
Fig.8
Fig.9
Fig.10
BENDING UP A SIMPLE U FROM SHEET STEEL,

BOLTING EITHER END TO THE FORKS AND THE MIDDLE
TO THE MUDGUARD IS A LOT HARDER THAN IT LOOKS
with the arms of the V parallel to
the guidelines (Fig.5). With the
template attached to the fork leg,
its clear that the diverging arms
of the V bracket can easily be
bent to sit close to the tyre (Fig.6).
To make that work on Skinny
though would have required
quite a lot of fiddly bending
(Fig.7) so I elected to space the
brackets inwards (Fig.8).

When I started building
Skinny, I did say no machining,
but I did also say that a cut off
saw and a pillar drill are fairly
essential. Having measured
the offset I wanted, I cut four
identical pieces of 5/8-inch
diameter black steel bar by setting
the stop on the saw (Fig.9).
After theyd been cleaned up on the belt sander, I

clamped a piece of 10mm ally scrap to the pillar drill
and drilled a 5/8-inch hole in it using a blacksmiths
drill (Fig.10). The spacers were a light drive fit into
the hole so, keeping the scrap ally clamped down, I
tapped a spacer into the hole. In theory, that means
that the spacer should be centralised with the drill
chuck and, by putting a centre drill (Fig.11) in the
chuck, I could start a hole in the centre of the spacer
(Fig.12). After drilling the spacer through with an
8.5mm drill, I unclamped the ally scrap and drifted
the spacer out. By putting the 5/8-inch drill back in
the chuck I could re-centre the ally scrap with the
chuck (Fig.13) and drill the other three spacers. As
I had some 3mm ally sheet kicking about, I cut the
brackets from that with the jigsaw (Fig.14), but steel

would have been a bit more sensible.
With the brackets cut out, I did a little measuring
and marking out to ensure the holes in the bracket
lined up with the holes in the fork legs (Fig.15).
Then both brackets were marked with bend lines
before being bent in the vice with a hammer (Fig.16)
to bring the arms of the V close to, but not touching,
the tyre. With the brackets bolted on, they were then
bent to follow the tyre (Fig.17) and trimmed to clear
each other. Once the mudguard would sit over them,
I scribed lines on either side of it using the calipers,
positioned it where I wanted it to sit and marked
where I needed to drill holes that would be in the
middle of the arms of the brackets (Fig.18). With
the brackets drilled, and some 5mm thread stainless
dome head bolts holding it on, it was looking very
Fig.11
Fig.12
Fig.13
Fig.14
Fig.15
Fig.16
Fig.17
Fig.18
much how I wanted it to look (Fig.19).

Its fairly obvious that if Id made the bracket out
of steel I could have trimmed the two brackets to butt
together (or even slightly overlap) and welded them
together making the whole thing stiffer and even
welded the mudguard to the resulting bracket. Slightly
less obviously, tyres tend to grow at speed as the
centripetal force changes their shape. Since a tyre isnt
elastic, if it gets taller then it must also get narrower,
which is why its much better to put any bolts right
at the edge and not directly over the centre of the
tread. Im not entirely happy about the clearances
Ive got, but I can trim the brackets back so theyre
close to the mounting bolts, shorten the mounting
bolts themselves, or even make the whole thing out
of thinner steel if I need to, so Im not losing any sleep
over it. Although, I may drill some speed holes in it... p
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AUGUST
25th Aug: Bike Night at
Reading Harley-Davidson,
Wokingham Road, Lower
Earley, Reading, Berkshire RG6
7HN. Live music, offers, open to
all makes of bike. 6.30pm start.
25th Harley Night at the
Ace Caf, Ace Corner,
Stonebridge Park, London
NW10 7UD. 6pm start. See
www.ace-cafe-london.com
or ring 0208 961 1000.
26-27th Aug: Wolfpack MCCs
Yeknod Rally at the Island Farm
Donkey Sanctuary, Old Didcot
Road, Brightwell-cum-Sotwell,
Wallingford, Oxon OX10 0SAW.
Live bands, bike show, disco,
raffle. 12 prebook or 15 on the
gate. Tickets (cheques payable
to Wolfpack MCC) from Yeknod
Rally, 18 Lambton Close, Oxford
OX4 2PS. Ring 07478 299866.
26-28th Aug: Brothers Over
The Hill MCCs Dwent N Did It
Rally at Amber Valley Rugby

Club, Lower Somercotes,
Alfreton, Derbyshire DE55
4NQ. 13.50 prebook or 20
on the gate. 200 limit. Live
bands, pirate fancy dress,
late bar, etc. Tickets (cheques
payable to Brothers Over
The Hill MCC) from DWNDI,
61 Greenhill Lane, Riddings,
Derbyshire DE55 4AY. Ring
07837 118516 or 07557 539465.
26-28th Aug: Teesriders MCCs
Rusty Nuts Rally at Tunstall
Riding Centre, Nunthorpe,
Middlesbrough TS7 0NU. 14
prebook or 20 on the gate.
Tickets (cheques payable
to Tees-Riders MCC) from
Rusty Nuts, 3 The Causeway,
Billingham, Cleveland TS23
2HD. Ring 01642 644858 or
see www.teesriders.com.
26-28th Aug: Ogri MCCs
Summer Rally at Kemble
Airfield, Cirencester, Glos
GL7 6BA. Custom show, live
music, silly games, food, real
ale, 24-hour bar. 25 prebook.
Visit www.ogrimcc.org.
26-29th Aug: 27th International
Shipley Rally at Baildon Cricket
& Rugby Club, Jenny Lane,
Baildon, West Yorkshire BD17
6RS. Live music, poker run,
toy run, trade stands, food
and beer. 20 prebook or
25 on the gate. See www.
shipley-harley-rally.co.uk or
www.recking-crew.co.uk.
26-29th Aug: Fraternity of UK
Trikers FUKTfest at Stockton
Football & cricket Club, Napton
Road, Stockton, Warks CV47
8JU. Custom show, live bands,
food, traders, cake stall. 15 on
the gate. See fukt.bigcartel.com.
26-29th Aug: Avernus MCCs

Underworld Rally at Hamilton
House Farm, Tarnacre Lane,
St Michaels-on-Wyre, Preston,
Lancashire PR3 0TB. Bands,
disco, bike show, cheap
beer, stalls. 20 on the gate.
Ring 07545 898782.
29th Aug: Kent Chrome &

Cruisers Custom & Classic
Bike & Car Show at Abbey
School, Faversham, Kent ME13
8RZ. Trophies, live music,
food, bar, kids area, stalls, etc.
10am-6pm. 5 on the gate.
In aid of local charities.
27-28th Aug: Wings & Wheels

at Dunsfold Park, Cranleigh,
Surrey GU6 8TB. Motor show,
air show, military zone, stunts,
bands, kids zone, etc. 9am9pm. Ring 01483 542226 or
see www.wingsandwheels.net.
29th Aug: Roughleys Bike

Show at Heaton Lane car park,
Stockport, Cheshire SK4 1HJ.
Bike show, live bands, rodeo
bull, stalls, bouncy castle. See
www.roughleysbikeshow.com.
In aid of NABD, the Rainbow
Trust and the Together Trust.
27th Aug: Stonehengers

Brotherhoods 2nd Swallow
the Sun Rally at the Forman
Institute, Eastbourne Road,
Blindley Heath, Surrey RH7 6JJ.
Music, barbecue, camping. Free
entry. Ring 07584 200767.
27th Aug: Norsemen MCC
Sussexs 2rd Bike Show at
the Six Bells, Chiddingly, East
Sussex BN8 6HT. All classes.
2pm start, exhibitors by
midday. 5 per show entry.
Public entry 3. No camping.
Ring 07973 129786 or see
www.norsemen-mcc.co.uk.
28th Aug: Harley Day with
Warrs Harley-Davidson at
the Ace Caf, Ace Corner,
NW10 7UD. 9am start. See
or ring 0208 961 1000.
28th Aug: Classic Motorcycle
Show at the Hen & Chickens,
South Road, Baldock, Herts
SG7 6BZ. 11.30am start.
Call 07963 609143.
28th Aug: Taliesin
Brotherhoods West Cheshire
Classic & Custom Show at the
Establishment, Victoria Square,
Widnes, Cheshire WA8 7QZ.
Custom show, stalls, live music,
food. Ring 07968 980858.
28th Aug: Custom Bike Show
at the Noahs Ark, Hillfoot Road,
Shillington, Beds SG5 3NS. Live
music, refreshment, evening
entertainment. 1pm start. Free
entry. Ring 01462 711611.
28th Aug: The Owl Run.
Leaving from Massereene
car park, Antrim BT41 4EA
at midday to ride to World
of Owls, Mount Shagus
Lane, Randalstown, Co
Antrim BT41 3LE. Fun, food,
festivities. In aid of World of
Owls Animal Sanctuary.
29th Aug: Warlocks MCs 3rd
Custom Car & Bike Show at the
Warlocks Club House, Foxhill
Sports Club, Foxhills Road,
Scunthorpe, Lincs DN15 8LH.
12-5pm. Trophies, food, bar,
bouncy castle. Free entry. Ring
07796 626941 or 07714 001295.
SEPTEMBER
1st Sept: Plymouth MCCs
Bike Night on the Hoe
Promenade, Plymouth, Devon.
Stands, live music, food. 1
donation. 6pm start. See www.
plymouthbikenights.org.uk.
2nd Sept: Bike Night &
Streetfighters Night at
or ring 0208 961 1000.
2-3rd Sept: United Bikers
Great Britain MCs Sodbury
Bike Show at Bristol Road,
Frampton Cotterell, Bristol,
Avon BS36 2AP. See www.
unitedbikersmc.co.uk.
2-4th Sept: Stormin The
Castle at Witton Castle,
Witton le Wear, Co Durham
DL14 0DE. Visit www.
storminthecastle.co.uk.
2-4th Sept: Salutation MCCs
Wakinyan Rally at the Birch
Coppice Sports & Social
Club, Watling Street, Dordon,
Tamworth, Staffs B78 1SY.
Bands, messy games, stalls, first
aid, raffle. 12.50 prebook or 15
on the gate. 300 limit. Tickets
(cheques payable to Salutation
MCC) from Keeper of the Little
Purse, 18 Walmer Meadow,
Aldridge, Walsall, West Mids
WS9 8QQ. Ring 07818 485265
or 07966 540962 or see
www.wakinyanrally.co.uk.
2-4th Sept: DMRCs 25th
Dangermouse Rally at the
Wedgwood Sportsground,
Wedgwood Road, Barlaston,
Stoke-on-Trent, Staffs ST12
9BB. Live bands, ale bus, trade
stands, food vans, 24-hr toilets.
12 prebook or 15 on the gate.
Strict 150 limit. Tickets (cheques
payable to DRMC) with SAE
from Dangermouse Rally,
17 King Street, Middlewich,
Cheshire CW10 9EJ. See
www.dmrallyclub.co.uk.
2-4th Sept: Twisted Sprocket
MCCs 5th Tooth Rally at East
Boldon, Sunderland SR5 1RP.
Battle show, games, pole

dance contest, etc. Women
and children free entry. For
tickets and info see www.
pragueharleydays.cz.
3rd Sept: Rufforth Autojumble
at Rufforth Park, York, North
Yorkshire YO23 3QH. Indoor &
outdoor pitches, free parking.
2 entry. Public entry 8am.
Ring 01904 738620 or ring
info@rufforthautojumble.com.
3rd Sept: Buntingford Classic
Motorcycle Show, High Street,
Buntingford, Herts. 10am
start. Ring 07943 609143.
Sprockets stole Christmas

themeChristmas Eve on
Friday and New Years Eve on
Saturday. 25 on the gate. Ring
07906 055913 or email Kenneth.
wiborg@blueyonder.co.uk.
2-4th Sept: Wozwolf RCs No
ID Required Rally at a site near
Matlock, Derbyshire. Rock disco,
stalls, 24-hour toilets, showers.
20 prebook only. Tickets
(cheques payable to Wozwolf
RC) from Wozwolf Rally, 27
Aulton Crescent, Hinckley,
Leics LE10 0XA. Ring 07770
367404 or see www.wozwolf.
co.uk. No cars. Blue Badge BPA.
2-4th Sept: Highlanders
MCCs 19th Uprising Rally at
Inchberry Hall, Inchberry, Orton,
Focabers, Highlands IV32 7QB.
North East Auld School bike
show, live bands, ride out, fire
breathing display, silly games,
raffle. 15 prebook or 20
on the gate. Tickets (cheque
payable to Highlanders MCC)
with SAE from The Uprising,
3 Linkwood Lane, Elgin IV30
1HX. Ring 01343 544855 or
email highlandersmcc@hotmail.
co.uk. No fires. No cars.
2-4th Sept: Hells Angels MC
Kents 7th Family Yard Party
at Angel Farm, off Ropers
Lane, Ratcliffe Highway, Hoo,
Rochester, Kent ME3 8PT. Live
music, bike, trike and scooter
show, raffle, stands, magician,
bouncy castle, real ale and cider
bar, etc. 12 prebook or 15 on
the gate. For tickets see eBay
or ring 07964 628373. Info at
www.hellsangelsmckent.com.
2-4th Sept: Lone Wolves
Brotherhoods Howl at the
Moon Rally at Larne Rugby
Club, Main Road, Glynn,
Larne, Co Antrim BT40 3HF.
Live music, archery displays.
See Facebook for details.
2-9th Sept: Prague Harley
Days at the Prague Expo
Centre, Holesovice, Prague,
Czech Republic. Huge bike
parade, test rides, Thai boxing,
motor expo, Prague Custom
3rd Sept: CMCCs 45th

Harp Rally at the Star Inn,
Valleymount, Co Wicklow. Live
bands, pub grub, camping, wet
t-shirt competition. 12 euros.
Ring 0033 86 231 0131 or see
Clondalkin-MCC on Facebook.
3rd Sept: Sleaford Historic Car
& Motorcycle Show in Lafford
Terrace, Eastgate, Sleaford,
Lincs NG34 7EF. For details,
see www.shcms.co.uk.
3-4th Sept: Druids MC Norths
Northern lights Custom
Show at the Travellers Inn,
Smithywood Road, Thorpe
Hesley, Rotherham, South
Yorkshire S61 2SE. Custom
show, live music, food,
tattooists, prize raffle, limited
camping. Ring 07521 302845 or
see www.druidsnorthmc.co.uk.
4th Sept: NCC Beds Custom
& Classic Show at the White
Horse, Husborne Crawley,
Beds MK43 0XE. Bike and car
show, band, raffle, barbecue.
11am start. 4 entry. In aid of
East Anglian Air Ambulance.
4th Sept: Wheels of Steel at
the Tank Museum, Bovington,
Dorset BH20 6JG. 9am-4pm.
2 entry, museum 11. See
www.wheelersevents.co.uk.
4th Sept: And every Sunday
thereafter. Pit Stop Sunday
at the Iron Horse Ranch
House, High Street, Market
Deeping, Cambs PE6 8EB.
Free entry. 9am-6pm. All
welcome. Ring 01778 346952.
4th Sept: Shelsley Bike Festival
at Shelsey Walsh Hill Climb,
Shelsey Walsh, Worcs WR6
6RP. 15 on the gate. See www.
shelseywalshbikefestival.co.uk.
4th Sept: Classic Motorcycle
Day at Dover Transport
Museum, Willingdon Road,
Whitfield, Dover, Kent
CT16 2JX. 10.30am-5pm.
Museum entry 7. Ring
01304 822409 or see www.
dovertransportmuseum.org.uk.
4th Sept: 10th Merseyside
Pirate Run. Meet at the

Swinging Arm, Church Street,
Birkenshead, Wirral CH41
5EG at midday to ride to the
RNLI Station at West Kirby.
Live bands, party. In aid of
Nathaniels Wish charity.
com or ring 0208 961 1000.
4-5th Sept: United Bikers

MCs Sodbury Bike & Custom
Show at Frampton Cotterell,
Bristol BS36 1AP. Trophies,
live music, raffle. 6 per day
or 10 prebook for weekend.
Ring 07884 422179 or see
www.unitedbikersmc.co.uk.
9-11th Sept: Goole & District

MCC and Two Hats MCCs 1st
Two Hatted Goolies Rally at
Tablers Wood Scout Campsite,
Car Lane, West Cowick, Goole
GN14 9EA. Raffle, food, firepit,
toilets & showers. 16 prebook
or 20 on the gate. Tickets
(cheques payable to Paul
Bratley) from Twoo Hatted
Goolies, 42 Montgomery
Road, Cleethropes, Lincs
DN35 9JQ. Ring 07716 134132
or 01472 238485 or email
twohatsmcc@gmail.com.
6th Sept: And every Tuesday

thereafter. Two Wheel Tuesday
at the Ox & Plough, The Green,
Old Buckenham. Norfolk
NR17 1RN. See www.facebook.
com/theoxandplough.
6th Sept: Poole Final Bike
Night of the Year at the Quay,
Poole, Dorset. 5.30pm start.
Bike of the Year competition.
1 entry or 8 or season
armband. For details, see
www.pooletourism.com.
6-11th Sept: European
HOG Bike Week at Lake
Faaker See, Austria. Custom
shows, ride outs, camping,
live bands, vendors, etc.
7th Sept: And every
Wednesday thereafter.
Kilham Bikers Biker Night at
the Bay Horse Inn, Mill Side,
Driffield, East Yorkshire YO25
4RJ. Ring 01262 420220.
7th Sept: And every
Unwanted MCCs Mid Week
Bike Meet at the Rockbar,
Shobnall Sports & Social Club,
Shobnall Road, Burton on
Trent, Staffs DE14 2BB. Bar,
food until 9pm. Ring 07761
931226 or 07988 521400.
7th Sept: And every
Pennys Caf Bike Night at
Creek Road, Hayling Island,
Hampshire PO11 9RD. 5pm
start. Ring 02392 637051.
8th Sept: Barnstaple Bike Night
at the Square, Barnstaple,
Devon EX32 8LN. 6.30pm
start. All welcome. All entrance
donations to local charities.
Ring 0844 248 0174 or email
northdevonmag@hotmail.co.uk.
8th Sept: Italian Bikes & Cars
at the Ace Caf, Ace Corner,
or ring 0208 961 1000.
9th Sept: Bike Night and Bandit
Owners Club at at the Ace Caf,
Ace Corner, Stonebridge Park,
London NW10 7UD. 6pm start.
See www.ace-cafe-london.
9th Sept: Salford MAGs

Peach of a Fundraiser at
Wangies, Liverpool Road,
Eccles, Manchester M30
0QN. 9pm onwards.
9-11th Sept: Leeds Custom &

Classic Bike Show at the New
Inn, Eccup Lane, Eccup, Leeds,
West Yorkshire LS16 8AU.
15 prebook or 20 on the
gate (day ticket 5). Tickets
(cheques payable to BAM-C)
from BAM-C, 22 Barrington
Parade, Gomersal, Cleckheaton,
West Yorkshire BD19 4NR.
9-11th Sept: Well Oiled MCCs
Oil Ya Nuts Rally at the Colne &
Nelson Rugby Union Football
Club, Holt House, Harrison
Drive, Colne, Lancashire BB8
9SF. Live bands, Saturday night
Wild West fancy dress. 15 on
the gate. Ring 07595 314091.
9-11th Sept: Tiger MCCs 21st
Soggy Moggy Rally at the
Woodgreen Animal Shelter,
Kings Bush Farm, London
Road, Godmanchester, Cambs
PE29 2NH. Bike show, silly
games, bands, real ale, stalls.
Please bring pet food. 20
prebook only. Tickets (cheques
payable to Tiger MCC) with SAE
from Tiger MCC, PO Box 942,
Sawston, Cambs CB22 3FQ.
Ring 01223 563044 or see www.
tigermcc.org.uk. No pets, fires
or glass. Back patch BPA. In aid
of Woodgreen Animal Shelter.
9-11th Sept: Blue Angels MCs
Leeds Custom and Classic Bike
Show at the New Inn, Eccup
Lane, Eccup, Leeds, West
Yorkshire LS16 8AU. 20 on
the gate or 5 for day ticket.
Bike show, mini moto raffle, etc.
See Leeds Custom and Classic
Bike Show on Facebook.
10th Sept: North Devon
MAGs Ilfracombe Bike Show
on the Seafront, Ilfracombe,
Devon EX34 9BX. Trophies,
music, food, stands. 12-5pm.
3 entry. Ring 08842 280174.
10th Sept: South Midlands
Autojumble at Ross-on-Wye
Livestock Centre, Ross-on-Wye,
Herefordshire HR9 7QQ. Public
17th Sept: Scorton Bike and

Autojumble at the North
Yorkshire Events Centre,
Scorton, North Yorkshire
DL10 6EH. Public entry from
8am. Ring 07909 904705.
17th Sept: Kempton Park
Motorcycle Jumble at Kempton
Park Racecourse, Sunbury-onThames, Middlesex TW16 5AQ.
9.30am start. 6 on the gate. Ring
01344 883961 or 07796 136203 or
see www.egp-enterprises.co.uk.
entry from 9am. 4 entry. Ring

01989 750731 or see www.
midlandsautojumble.co.uk.
10th Sept: Royal Oak Rejects
RCs 2nd Custom Bike and
Trike Show at the Dudley Arms,
Himley, Wolverhampton Road,
Dudley DY3 4LB. Custom
show, music, food prizes, raffle.
10am-4pm. 1 on the gate.
Email lornata@hotmail.com.
11th Sept: Last Chance
Classic & Custom Show
at the MFN, Shipley Gate,
Eastwood, Nottingham NG16
3JE has been CANCELLED.
11th Sept: Vintage Japanese
Bike Day at at the Ace Caf,
London NW10 7UD. 9am start.
com or ring 0208 961 1000.
11th Sept: Millennium 2000
BCs Custom and Classic
Bike Show at Barons Rest,
Hallgate, Chorley, Lancashire
PR7 1XA. Rock band, trade
stands, trophies, good food.
Free entry. All welcome.
11th Sept: Garstang Autojumble
at Hamilton House Farm,
Garstang, Preston, Lancashire
PR3 0TB. 3.50 entry. Ring
07836 331324 (day) for details.
11th Sept: Highwaymen
MCCs Annual Charity Ride
Out. Meet at the Highway
Inn, Hillhall Road, Lisburn, Co
Antrim BT27 5BU at midday.
5 donation. Refreshments
on return. See www.facebook.
com/highwaymenmcc.
15-18th Sept: Rejects

Brotherhoods30th Drink,
Drop & Doss Rally at Elham
Valley, Canterbury, Kent CT7
9QG. Bike show, trophies,
live music, real ales, great
bar, family friendly. 22.50
Ring 07849 268387 or visit
www.rejectsbrotherhood.
co.uk. No dogs.
16th Sept: Motorbike Meet at
the Lilacs Inn, Church Street,
Isham, Kettering, Northants
NN14 1HD. Call 07731 453546.
16-18th Sept: Jesters MCCs
Cumn Dribble Int Ribble 17
at Whittingham & Goosnargh
Social Club, Whittingham Lane,
Goosnargh, Preston, Lancashire
PR3 2AU. 350 limit. Visit www.
jestersmcc.org.uk or ring 07778
755110. No cars or vans.
16-18th Sept: Twisted Pistons
MCCs 15th Shoot The Goose
Rally at Kyleakin, Isle of
Skye IV41 8PH. 300 limit.
More details to follow.
16-18th Sept: Dambusters
MCC Grasslanding X1 at Golcar
Cricket Club, Swallow Lane,
Golcar, Huddersfield, West
Yorkshire HD7 4NB. Live bands,
1940s fancy dress on Saturday,
home cooked food, etc. 15
300 limit. Tickets (cheques
payable to Dambusters MCC)
from Steve, 10 Eastdean Lane,
Leeds, West Yorkshire LS14
1HQ. Ring 07899 996561
or 07775 885591 or email
stevechoudury@hotmail.co.uk.
11th Sept: Bonnets & Bumpers

at Staple Village Hall, Mill Road,
Staple, Kent CT3 1LB. 11am-4pm.
5 entry. See www.facebook.
com/kentbonnetsbumpers.
16-18th Sep: Twisted Iron:

The Happening at Mill Lane,
Chalgrove, Oxon OX44 7SL.
Visit www.twistediron.co.uk.
Proceeds to the Thames
Valley Air Ambulance.
14th Sept: British Bike Night

and Triumph, Royal Enfield and
WIMA Night at the Ace Caf,
London NW10 7UD. 6pm start.
com or ring 0208 961 1000.
16th Sept: Bike Night and

Rockers & Classics at the
Ace Caf, Ace Corner,
or ring 0208 961 1000.
18th Sept: Portsmouth MAGs

Bike, Trike & Scooter Show at Port
Solent Marina, Southampton PO6
4TP. Bike show, raffle, stands,
learners corner, helmet drop.
10am-4pm. Ring 07741 464624
or email jgover@gmail.com.
18th Sept: Route 62s Kustom
Show at Pontefract Racecourse,
Pontefract Park, Park Road,
Pontefract, West Yorkshire
WF8 4QD. 10am-6pm. 5 on
the gate. In aid of Yorkshire Air
Ambulance. See www.facebook.
com/route62kustomshow.
18th Sept: Huddersfield
Autojumble, Old Market Building,
Brook Street, Huddersfield, West
Yorkshire HD1 1RG. Stalls 7am.
Customers 10am. Stalls 20.
Entry 2.50. Ring 01773 819154
or email jeffpff@hotmail.co.uk.
18th Sept: A602s Autorama at
Fairlands Valley, Stevenage, Herts
SG2 8RH. Hot rods, customs,
bikes, Yanks, live music, stands,
autojumble, childrens rides.
10am start. 3 entry. See www.
A602streetandstriprods.com.
18th Sept: Blue Haze Days
FS1Es, sports moped and two
strokes at the Ace Caf, Ace
Corner, Stonebridge Park,
London NW10 7UD. 9am start.
com or ring 0208 961 1000.
18th Sept: Romney Marsh Classic
Motorcycle Bikejumble at Marsh
Road, Hamstreet, near Ashford,
Kent TN26 2JD. Indoor and
outdoor jumble, stalls, hog roast,
food. 10am start. 4 on the gate.

See www.elk-promotions.co.uk.
23rd Sept: Bike Night at
or ring 0208 961 1000.
23-25th Sept: Cat MCCs
Catapult 10 at Vernon Carus
Cricket Club, Factory Lane,
Penwortham, Preston, Lancashire
PR1 9TD. Bike show, trophies, live
bands, raffle, stalls. 12 prebook
or 18 on the gate. Tickets
(cheques payable to Cat MCC)
from Catapult 10, 157 Sandbrook
Road, Southport, Lancashire
PR8 3RQ. Ring 07734 500143 or
07742 814168. No dogs. No fires.
23-25th Sept: 3rd Just Us and
You Rally, Slaithwaite Rugby
Club, Racton Street, Slaithwaite,
West Yorkshire HD7 5DQ. Live
bands, marquee, rock disco,
free tea and coffeebring your
own cup. 15 prebook or 18
on the gate. Tickets (cheques
payable to Just Us Rally Club)
with SAE from Just Us & You
Rally, 36 Brookside Avenue,
Grotton, Oldham, Lancashire
OL4 4LJ. Ring 0161 620 0097 or
07921 334718. No cars on site.
23-25th Sept: Cernunnos
MCCs 16th Mabon Rally at the
Coffee Pot Tavern, High Street,
Yardley Gobion, Northants
NN12 7TN. Ride out, silly games,
free hot drinks. 130 limit. For
tickets ring 07870 704533 or
see www.cernunnos-mcc.org.
24-25th Sept: Test Valley
Savages MCs Charity Custom
Bike & Hotrod Show at the
Weyhill Fair, Weyhill, Andover,
Hampshire SP11 0PP. Prizes,
music, food, bar, stalls. 5 entry.
In aid of the Abel Foundation.
25th Sept: The Distinguished
Gentlemans Ride. Meeting
at points all over the country.
To find your nearest ride, see
www.gentlemansride.com.
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tank and fenders, new leather
bags top and side, double
seat, windshield, forward foot
controls, cover, MOT April
2017. 6600 miles. 9250. Ring
07940 107511. (Norfolk)
BOOM FAMILY TRIKE: 2003.

1900cc. 7600 miles from new.
Full 12 months MoT. Metallic
blue airbrushed. 10 disc CD
changer/radio. Too many
extras to list. Kept in a heated
garage, never been out in
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Immaculate. 12,500. Ring
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WOODEN SPORTSTER: 2007.

Western-style Sporty. 7000
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KAWASAKI Z600: 1997. 37,178

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and end pipes. New leather
saddle grips with integrated
indicators, new rear stop light,
bullet indicators, sidemount
number plate, number plate
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1200 or make me an offer I
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VS800: 1995. 31,124 miles.
This is a Rhino factory
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HARLEY XL1200 SPORTSTER

SPORT: 1998. 10,000 miles.
Real snakeskin flame Corbin
single seat, aftermarket
Edelbrock carb, custom oil
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KAWASAKI VN1700: 2014.

15,000 miles. Datatagged.
Cruise control. ABS. New
tyres. New battery. Luggage
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Mustang rider/pillion seat with
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few issues ago I spoke

about brotherhood and
what it means to earn
the right to call someone
your brother or sister.
But karma, that wonderful
belief that good things happen
to good people and the bad guys
always get their comeuppance
eventually, also has a role in
not only how we treat our
family and friends.
My wife and I have been
fortunate enough to have
made many friends through
rallies and fundraising events
over the years. One particular
friendship was recently
affirmed when our eldest
son asked us to go to the Isle
of Man to attend the formal
celebration of his engagement.
I asked a friend who lives
on the Island if they knew of
anywhere cheap where we
could stay for a night or two
and he immediately offered
us his spare room. He said,
You would do it for us and I
couldnt argue with thatwe
would, and indeed have offered
a bed or a sofa to many friends
over the years. It could be
said that karma repaid us for
all those times when friends
stayed with us. However,
karma is not so easy to please.
Allow me to explain.
Friendship and brotherhood
were in full view with our

friends helping us out, its
all a part of the relationships
we all have with friends and
family. But karma requires acts
of random kindness. Several
years ago my wife was out
shopping on a freezing cold
winter morning when she saw
a chap selling The Big Issue. He
was going blue with the cold
and she bought him a coffee
and a steak pie. He had been
standing outside all morning
and was beginning to feel the
effects of hypothermia, and the
hot food and drink went a long
way in holding it at bay until
he got home to his digs. It also
reaffirmed his faith in humanity
and put a smile on his face for
the rest of the day. We saw
him many times after that and
we always made sure he had a
drink and a bite to eat and he
admitted it had given him hope
at his lowest ebb.
Karma is rather fond of acts
of random kindness, the little
things in life that make us a
compassionate species go a long
way and are often repaid when
you least expect it. Instead of
having one night out with our
son and his fiance, we had
a long weekend on the Isle of
Man and managed to do a few
things that we had both had on
our bucket lists. I believe karma
The entire premise of karma is doing

things because you can, not because
you want something for yourself
certainly looked after us and will

undoubtedly do so for anyone else
who, when seeing someone down
on their luck, offers them a hand to
lift them up and help them on their
journey through life.
The entire premise of karma
is doing things because you can,
not because you want something
for yourself. It is a shame that we
live in an age where the media
has enraged and demonised
humanity in such a way that
doing harm to another human
being is always going to get more
press coverage than the acts of
random kindness deserving of
praise. As bikers we have all
faced discrimination and been
looked upon as being unworthy
of living in the same world as the
rest of society. We have all been
demonised by the media where
headlines such as Biker Gang
Fight are always going to sell
more copies than Bikers Help
Local Family. For me its not
about getting headlines, nor is it
about wanting things in return.
Its always about doing the right
thing and for reasons that define
the type of person you are. Karma
certainly doesnt discriminate
because we ride bikes. Karma is
about good things happening to
good people and, if we all do one
small act of random kindness
without wanting publicity or
return favours, karma will always
be willing to smile fondly upon
us. It will also change the world in
which we live for the better.
Dedicated to those who go out of
their way to perform remarkable
acts of random kindness; you
know who you are.

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