DAVID MINTON
We're very sad to inform you that Dave Minton, writer and rider extraordinaire and good friend to many of us, passed away in November 2022. We'll miss him.
Rowena and Frank
GLOVELY STUFF
Just returned from a three-hour ride on my BSA A10, wearing my newly acquired Alpinestars heated gloves with life remaining in their batteries. These were purchased from my local garage, Streffords of Worcester.
This time of year, I am normally putting my bikes into hibernation until next spring, due to my inability to safely operate controls with cold hands. Heated grips have been tried with their associated wiring to the battery. On a 12V dynamo-powered system this can result in a choice between daytime running lights or warm fingers, but not both! The benefit of these heated gloves if that I can ride any bike in digital comfort, even one without a generator.
They weren't cheap, but if they extend my riding time throughout the year then they are worth every penny.
Rob Smith, member 579
BATTLE OF THE BRITS
Really enjoyed Stu Thomson's article comparing his Triumph with his Velo. Interesting to get a rider's perspective on two differing machines: it would be great to have more articles like that in the future.
Not sure I agree with Stu's solution to sticking clutch plates though. Tying the lever back and holding the cable under tension and springs compressed for extended periods is not good for either surely? Other opinions are of course available.
Great mag as always, long may it continue.
Kevin Webb, member
IMPALA IMPERATIVE
My latest winter project is this 1964 Montesa Impala 175. I am looking for help in trying to get a wiring diagram for this bike. I would like to see if it runs before a total stripdown but the previous owners severely got at the wiring. I've tried searching the net with no luck, so am appealing to the RealClassic family for help!
Simon Ward, member
SHURLEY SHOME MISHTAKE?
I appreciate that your fact-checking team spends a huge number of hours on your famous magazine, but in my opinion they missed a glaring error in the article about the Harley Metisse 1000. The author insists on calling the engine a 'shovelhead'. This nickname is applied only to the pre-Evo big twin. The pre-Evo Sportster's nickname was 'ironhead'. Not a big deal but I worry about your younger demographic using this term erroneously in company of real Harley riders and being subject to ridicule and abuse. Not a Harley owner,
Lars Larsen
As a founder member of RC's younger demographic, I humbly appreciate your effort to keep me safe from such ridicule. Much obliged! Rowena
I confess that it looks like a Shovelhead to me, Lars. Frank W
WHAT A WRENCH!
The 'cylinder block bottom flange nut torque tool' on page 80 of RC224 looks a bit 'tricky' and I'm sure
