The Classic MotorCycle

Best laid plans…

“I am not going to see the benefit – well, not immediately. Sod’s law dictates that the open trials practise day and the sprint are on the same day.”

It’s been a full on couple of months with my various motorcycles – summer comes around annually so it is hardly a surprise, but this year it feels like there was more to do in preparation for the riding season than ever.

As I reported in an earlier column, my 1976 CZ became MOT exempt on May 20; the

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