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THE OWNER SPEAKS

loved my Commando – black Mklla Roadster, my favourite model. It was my sole transport for the longest time, riding to work and back even in the winter, night shifts in ICU. People were surprised I rode such a big bike – I’m not very big myself. I came out the Dog & Partridge in Preston one night, two big blokes were looking at it.’Is it yours?’they said as I unlocked the chain.

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