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In the twilight years of the British motorcycle industry, when storied marques were either folding or floundering, an American entrepreneur named Floyd Clymer attempted to write one last heroic chapter.…

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Review: Katbo 2-amp battery charger

One of the fun parts about running a motorcycle that’s been restored or rebuilt by someone else is the little things you discover after a few months of ownership. In…

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In praise of older motorcycles: The Velocette Venom

I absolutely love motorcycles and motorcycling. Not just the nuts & bolts of the machines but the riding, the experience, the camaraderie. It’s just so immersive and full-on fun. Over…