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Page 1: Romney Marsh - ELK Promotions · purchased by my Grandfather Brian in 1957, and rode it until he was 90. I inherited it in 2017, very proud to keep showing it in memory of my Grandfather

Romney Marsh Classic Motorcycle Show

Sunday 23rd June 2019 Hamstreet, Kent, TN26 2JD

Show Programme 1959 Velocette Clubman Photo: Sharon Benton

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This year’s raffle prize from Dover Transport Museum is a restored 1960 Francis-Barnett Falcon. Dover Transport Museum is a really worthwhile cause, you can buy a ticket for just £1, be great if the winning ticket was bought at The Romney Marsh. The raffle will be drawn on Sunday 8th September at Dover Transport Museum. Also in the marquee, find local author Jim Taylor with his new Book ‘Wheels of Steel’ and there’s live music all day from Tim Phillips & 1066 Rockitmen. Do support The Royal British Legion Helmet Park, which they are running to raise funds for the RBL. Find them by the Bike Park. The Round the Outside Ride are raising funds for the RAF Benevolent Fund. Now in our 27th year, our events are all-motorcycle and are family-run by enthusiasts; thank-you for all your support over the years.

Awards are decided by exhibitor vote, and all completed voting slips are entered into the Exhibitors Prize Raffle. Exhibitor souvenirs will be available after the 14:00 Prize-Giving presentation.

2018 Results

Best Pre-1950 : David Chambers, KENT. 1913 500 Triumph model C. Sunbeam MCC.

Best Competition / Special : Russ Osbourn, KENT. 1978 500 Jawa 891 Ice Racer.

Second Pre-1950 : Bob Mitchell, KENT. 1937 1140 Royal Enfield KX. VMCC

Runner Up Best Competition / Special : Basil Smith, KENT. 1968 250 BSA Bantam D10 Sports.

Best 1950 – 1959: David Moyse, Kent. 1954 1000 Ariel Square Four.

Best British : Bob Mitchell, KENT. 1937 1140 Royal Enfield KX. VMCC.

Second 1950 – 1959: Steve Walsh, KENT. 1958 175 BSA Bantam D5.

Runner Up Best British : Malcolm Chester, KENT. 1926 250 Raleigh 14.

Best 1960 – 1969: Vince Gill, KENT. 1965 175 BSA Bantam D7.

Best Lightweight : Martin Wellsted, KENT. 1980 250 Kawasaki Z250.

Second 1960 – 1969: Roger Richardson, KENT. 1960 650 Triumph Tiger 110

Runner Up Best Lightweight : Paul Robinson, KENT. 1961 49 Velosolex.

Best 1970-79: Neil Pattemore, KENT. 1970 650 Triumph T120 Bonneville. Triumph OC Medway

Best Heavyweight : Tom Bassant, KENT. 1986 140 BHP Kawasaki ZG1300.

Second 1970-79: Dave Harding, W Sussex. 1970 650 BSA A65 Lightning

Runner Up Best Heavyweight : Trevor Mersh, East Sussex. 1976 750 Suzuki GT 750 A.

Best 1980 On : Paul Turk, KENT. 1989 599 Honda CBR600FK. VJMC

Runner Up 1980 On : David Brazier, Essex. 1982 997cc Suzuki Katana 1000sz

Best Club Stand : Vintage Japanese Motorcycle Club (VJMC) Kent Branch

Romney Marsh Classic Motorcycle Show

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1925 Levis T3 211Classes Entered:

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VMCC (Men of Kent)Pre 1950 LightweightBike Details: Levis were manufactured by Butterfields of Birmingham, for many years one of England's

leading manufacturers of two-stroke motorcycles.

1930 Indian 101 Scout 750Classes Entered:

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Indian Riders MCCPre 1950 OverseasBike Details: Restored mainly in Sweden, using many original parts. This bike was exported to Sweden

from new so has the European specification Bosch headlight, charging & electrical system, which were fitted on import. The American & UK machines were fitted with standard Indian equipment. Fitted with hand gear change, foot clutch and a left-hand throttle.The Scout was popular for its handling, speed/weight ratio & versatility, and considered the flagship of Indian motocycles.

1938 Indian Chief 1200Classes Entered:

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Indian Riders MCCPre 1950 OverseasBike Details: The Indian Motocycle Manufacturing Company were based in Springfield, Massachusetts.

Indian was America's oldest motorcycle brand and was once the largest manufacturer of motorcycles in the world. First time at this Show.

1938 Rotrax JAP Speedway 500Classes Entered:

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Pre 1950 Competition / SpecialBike Details: Vintage Speedway competition machine. Fitted with a 1938 5-stud JAP engine in a mid-forties

frame.

1942 Harley Davidson WLA 45 750Classes Entered:

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Indian Riders MCCPre 1950 OverseasBike Details: Made in Milwaukee, USA. An ex-military machine restored in civilian trim.

1944 BSA WM20 500Classes Entered:

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Pre 1950Bike Details: Used by the 7th Armoured Division (Desert Rats) during the Normandy landings.

1947 Vincent Rapide Series 'B' 998Classes Entered:

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Pre 1950Bike Details: Built from a wreck 11 years ago. Originally fitted with a sidecar, the previous owner broke

down on the way back from the Isle of Man TT due to a broken cam-bolt but got home on one cylinder. Originally fitted with Triumph Herald wheels with home-made hubs and the wrong forks, it's been completely rebuilt. Matching numbers on engine and UFM, I have original RFM which needs a rebuild! BTH modern mag, electric start, 'Mcdougalator' alternator, 12V electrics, multi-plate clutch, 'D' shock-absorber (engine). Replica Lightning brakes, been on the road now for 11 years.First registered on 18th September 1947.

1948 Indian Chief 1200Classes Entered:

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Indian Riders MCCPre 1950 OverseasBike Details: Boudicca. Made by the Indian Motorcycle Manufacturing Company of Springfield,

Massachusetts.

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1949 Rotrax JAP Speedway 500Classes Entered:

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Pre 1950 Competition / SpecialBike Details: Speedway competition machine fitted with a 1949 4-stud Jap engine.

1951 BSA Bantam D1 150Classes Entered:

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BSA Bantam Club1950-59 LightweightBike Details: Family owned since new, as far as we know it was supplied by J Davis & Son Garage in

Hawkhurst, Kent who were in business from 1907. The last tax disc for this Bantam is from 1960.

1953 Francis-Barnett Falcon 58 197Classes Entered:

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Francis-Barnett Owners Club1950-59 LightweightBike Details: This bike originated in Brighton, and was stored in a garage for forty years. Found by a

Francis-Barnett Owners Club member after being abandoned for some years.Purchased by the current owner and restored to its present condition.

1953 James Cadet J5 122Classes Entered:

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1950-59 LightweightBike Details: With several owners in the Dartford area, the bike came from Goudhurst, the last owner didn't

want it raced around the fields.

1953 Vincent HRD Black Shadow Series C 1000Classes Entered:

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1950-59Bike Details: This machine has had a varied schedule, and was totally rebuilt by a Vincent specialist in

1985. Some modifications, but mainly standard and very nice to ride.

1955 BSA A10 Golden Flash 650Classes Entered:

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Cinque Ports CMCC1950-59Bike Details: Shown as purchased circa 2005, all original as far as known. Date of first registration was 9th

May 1956.

1955 BSA Bantam 125Classes Entered:

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Cinque Ports CMCC1950-59 LightweightBike Details: Member of Cinque Ports Classic Motor Cycle Club.

1955 BSA Bantam 175Classes Entered:

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Deal & District MCC1950-59 LightweightBike Details: First time at this show for this popular two-stroke.

1955 BSA Ladies Cyclemaster 32Classes Entered:

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1950-59 LightweightBike Details: First registered on the 21st January 1955, it was restored by the current owner.

1955 Francis-Barnett Falcon 70 Trials 197Classes Entered:

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Francis-Barnett Owners Club1950-59 Lightweight Competition / SpecialBike Details: Purchased in 2015 from a fellow club member as a running restoration, and restored as a

green laner / trials bike by the owner.

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1955 Norton 19R 600Classes Entered:

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Norton OC (Kent)1950-59Bike Details: This is one of just 88 of this model built in 1955.

1956 BSA C12 250Classes Entered:

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1950-59 LightweightBike Details: Purchased in 2017 in a tired and non-standard condition. Bike has been fully restored by the

owner over the last two years.

1956 Francis-Barnett Falcon 76 Trials 197Classes Entered:

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Francis-Barnett Owners Club1950-59 Lightweight Competition / SpecialBike Details: This is a 1956 Francis Barnett ex-works machine, and was ridden by Ray Peacock in the 1956

Scottish Six Day Trial. It has been in the same family ownership for many years, as it was purchased by my Grandfather Brian in 1957, and rode it until he was 90. I inherited it in 2017, very proud to keep showing it in memory of my Grandfather Brian

1957 BSA A10 Golden Flash 650Classes Entered:

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BSA OC (Kent)1950-59Bike Details: Bought as a basket-case in Nov 2004, 80% complete. Rebuilt to owner's spec, on the road in

July 2005. Had a major set-back in May 2006 with the engine bearings, but was re-built in time for the BSA OC rally at Billing, Northants, & was awarded Best Twin.Some modifications from the original specification, ridden regularly to international rallies etc. Most recent international was the John Bull Rally in Belgium in May 2019, the Avon fairing was great protection when riding through rain and hail-stones!

1957 Francis-Barnett Falcon 74 197Classes Entered:

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Francis-Barnett Owners Club1950-59 LightweightBike Details: Found in a coal shed in a rough state. Restored by the present owner and now regularly

ridden. Has also completed Brooklands Test Hill.

1958 BSA Bantam D5 175Classes Entered:

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BSA Bantam Club1950-59 LightweightBike Details: Bought five years ago, it needed a full restoration. It was a non-runner, and appeared to have

a suffered an electrical fire. It was restored over two years, with many new parts and refurbished old parts fitted. With Bayard Crimson and cream paintwork, this is one of the rarer Bantam models. The D5 was only made during 1958, with only around 5,000 produced.

1958 Triumph 6T Thunderbird 650Classes Entered:

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Cinque Ports CMCC1950-59Bike Details: Been with the current owner since 1991, bought on his birthday over 25 years ago!

1959 BSA Golden Flash Outfit 650Classes Entered:

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1950-59Bike Details: Fitted with a 1957 Watsonian MK1 Monaco sidecar. Both bike and sidecar have been

completely rebuilt by the owner from wrecks. The bike had been stored in a shed from 1962 to 2006, with just 17,000 miles on the clock. It was complete missing only the rear light lens. The sidecar had been left dismantled in a garden in Birmingham since 1977.Now a nice outfit to enjoy.

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1959 BSA A10 Super Rocket 650Classes Entered:

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Cinque Ports CMCC1950-59Bike Details: With the current owner for the last 16 years.

1959 Norman Nippy 49Classes Entered:

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Deal & District MCC1950-59 LightweightBike Details: First time at this Show for this popular fifties commuter, made in Ashford.

1959 Triumph Tiger 110 650Classes Entered:

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Cinque Ports CMCC1950-59Bike Details: The Tiger 110 (T110) was announced in 1955, a very high performance (8.5:1 pistons), sporty

version of the Thunderbird. The engine output: was 42 bhp compared to the Thunderbird's 34 bhp.

1960 Norton Dominator De Luxe 88 500Classes Entered:

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Norton OC (Kent)1960-69Bike Details: This is a rare model, that was only made for two years. In original trim, it's one of the first

slimline models with rear enclosure. This bike has managed to survive intact despite many owners - most lost their side panels and were turned into Tritons.

1961 BMW R60 600Classes Entered:

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1960-69 OverseasBike Details: Fitted with Steib model 501 sidecar.

1961/8 Matchless / P&D CSR Turned Head 650Classes Entered:

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1960-69 Competition / SpecialBike Details: 'The Throwback' - this is a 1980-styled Arlen Ness lowrider. The frame is by Dave Batchelor of

'P&D'. Paint by Keith Baker of Classic Cycleworks.

1962 Ducati Daytona 250Classes Entered:

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1960-69 Lightweight OverseasBike Details: Early 250cc bevel driven OHC, a mini Manx Norton!

The first production Ducati 250 debuted at the Milan Fair in April 1961. It was called the Diana but for some unknown reason was re-named as Daytona in the UK.First registered in the UK on 21st September 1964.

1962 Triumph TR6 Trophy 650Classes Entered:

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Cinque Ports CMCC1960-69Bike Details: Production of the TR6 Trophy started in 1956.

1962 Triumph TR6 SS 650Classes Entered:

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Triumph OC Medway1960-69Bike Details: The Trophy was a successful model for Triumph, particularly in the US.

1963 Francis-Barnett Trials 92 250Classes Entered:

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Francis-Barnett Owners Club1960-69 Lightweight Competition / SpecialBike Details: Originally owned and trialled by Ian Hillier who ran the motorcycle shop in Oxted. Purchased

by the current owner for £35 in 1973 at the age of 13.

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1964 BSA Bantam D3 125Classes Entered:

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1960-69 LightweightBike Details: This is an ex-GPO telegram bike, first time at this show.

1964 Honda C110 49Classes Entered:

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VJMC1960-69 Lightweight OverseasBike Details:

1965 Triumph TR6 Trophy 650Classes Entered:

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1960-69Bike Details: This local bike was supplied by Redhill Motors of Brighton. Restored from a wreck after being

found in a garage where she had spent the last 20 years. Recommissioned by the present owner and back on the road in 2014. Runner up in the 1960-69 Class at this Show in 2016.

1966 BSA Bantam 173Classes Entered:

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Deal & District MCC1960-69 LightweightBike Details: First registered 10th April 1966.

1967 AJS Sapphire Sport 250Classes Entered:

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1960-69 LightweightBike Details: This is the last of the lightweight singles, produced to keep up with the Japanese machines

that were beginning to dominate the market in the mid 1960s.

1967 BSA A50 Royal Star 500Classes Entered:

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BSA OC (Kent)1960-69Bike Details: BSA launched the unit-construction A50 and A65 in 1962. In England these were known as

Star models, whereas in the U.S. They were called Royal Star.

1967 BSA Bantam 174Classes Entered:

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Deal & District MCC1960-69 LightweightBike Details: Popular lightweight two-stroke.

1967 BSA Bantam D10 Sports 175Classes Entered:

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BSA Bantam Club1960-69 LightweightBike Details: Popular two-stroke lightweight.

1968 BSA Bantam D10 Sports 250Classes Entered:

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BSA Bantam Club1960-69 Lightweight SpecialBike Details: Fitted with Ariel Arrow Sports Engine and twin leading shoe Honda front brake. Believed to be

one of only three in the country that has been converted.

1968 Honda CD175 175Classes Entered:

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VJMC1960-69 Overseas LightweightBike Details: First time at this Show

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1968 Yamaha YL1E 100Classes Entered:

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VJMC1960-69 Lightweight OverseasBike Details: This bike was given to me by a VJMC member who passed away a few years ago. It was a

total basket-case, and they wanted it to go to a club member who would restore the bike and give them a full report of the build. Not to be sold on to make money.

1969 BSA Bantam B175 175Classes Entered:

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BSA Bantam Club1960-69 LightweightBike Details: One of the last models of the popular Bantam.

1969 Triumph Trophy TR6C 650Classes Entered:

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Cinque Ports CMCC1960-69Bike Details: Imported from the states in 2005, the engine was rebuilt in 2009.

1970 BSA A65 Lightning 650Classes Entered:

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1970-79Bike Details: Restored in 2006, regularly used on the road. This Lightning is one of the last of the pre oil-in-

frame machines. With the Starfire styled tank that was fitted for 1970 only. Won the 1970-on class at this Show in 2016.

1970 Honda CB750/4 K1 750Classes Entered:

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1970-79 OverseasBike Details: This is a USA import with just over 19,533 miles on the clock. Not in bad condition for an

unrestored 49 year old bike.

1970 Triumph Bonneville T120R 650Classes Entered:

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Triumph OC Medway1970-79Bike Details: Genuine UK model, with the optional QD rear wheel with splined hub. Rebuilt in 2012.

1970 Triumph T120 Bonneville 650Classes Entered:

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Triumph OC Medway1970-79Bike Details: Manufactured on 11th/12th August 1970 as a UK spec T120 R Bonneville. This makes it one

of the last pre-oil-in-frame UK Spec bikes to be made. The bike was shipped on 13th August to Atherton & Co, the Triumph export agent for India and Pakistan in Liverpool, luckily the 13th was not a Friday! I acquired this bike in March 2002 as a restoration project. Every part of the bike has been stripped down, cleaned, inspected, painted, restored r replaced. The only parts of the engine/gearbox that were OK were the crankcases and chaincase, and even the chaincase needed welding. Everything else in the engine/gearbox was replaced! It started first kick once restored.

1971 BSA Bantam B175 175Classes Entered:

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BSA Bantam Club1970-79 LightweightBike Details: Popular two-stroke lightweight.

1971 Kawasaki A7B 350Classes Entered:

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VJMC1970-79 OverseasBike Details: First time at this Show

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1971 Norton Commando 750Classes Entered:

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Norton OC (Kent)1970-79Bike Details: First registered on the 25th August 1972. Bought from a friend in Scotland eight years ago and

ridden home to Kent. Still enjoying the ride after eight years. Now covered 10k miles since the ride home from Scotland.

1971 Suzuki ASS100G 99Classes Entered:

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VJMC1970-79 Lightweight OverseasBike Details: A four-speed disc valve stroker from the seventies. First time at this Show.

1972 Laverda 750 SF 750Classes Entered:

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1970-79 OverseasBike Details: Renovated in 1986 and ridden regularly since then. Covers approximately 3,000 miles per

year, and has made five trips to Dijon.

1973 Kawasaki H1D 499Classes Entered:

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1970-79 OverseasBike Details: Two-stroke triple cylinder engine in Kawasaki green. First time at this show.

1974 Triumph TR5T 491Classes Entered:

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1970-79Bike Details: An original Triumph TR5T Adventurer from late (November) 1974. UK model, never exported

or refurbished. With genuine mileage and ridden to the show. Almost complete bike as it came out of the factory but minus it's spark arrester exhaust end.

1975 Honda GL1000 1000Classes Entered:

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VJMC (Kent)1970-79 OverseasBike Details: This bike was amongst the first batch of Goldwings to be imported to the UK for sale in 1975.

It now has 82,000 miles on the clock and is running well.

1975 Triumph Trident 750Classes Entered:

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Triumph OC Medway1970-79Bike Details: This bike started out as a Triumph Cardinal, one of the last batch of T160s manufactured. It

was displayed in the London Motorcycle Museum until 2002, when it was purchased by the previous owner, never having been used. He 'converted' it to Trident spec as it is today. It has never been restored, just lovingly maintained in its as new condition, and yes, it has been out in the rain many times! First time at this show.

1976 Honda CB 400/4 408Classes Entered:

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1970-79 OverseasBike Details: Purchased from Brighton as a part-finished project in 2013. Been back on the road for a few

years after a rebuild in 2013. Ridden in VMCC events since then.

1976 Honda CB550/4 550Classes Entered:

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1970-79 OverseasBike Details: First time at this Show for this machine, which was previously owned by Henry Cole. Sorted by

the current owner.

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1976 Suzuki GT 750 A 750Classes Entered:

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1970-79 OverseasBike Details: Water-cooled three-cylinder two-stroke. Fully restored over a four year period, only 800 miles

since a full engine rebuild so still running in.

1976 Triumph T140 Bonneville 750Classes Entered:

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Triumph OC Medway1970-79 Competition / SpecialBike Details: This bike was one of the Meriden Co-op built Bonnevilles from 1976. It started life as a

standard T140V and has been re-modelled over the years and now looks like a sixties TR7C, which as we all know never existed.

1977 Honda CB200 200Classes Entered:

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1970-79 Lightweight OverseasBike Details: Restored in 2017 and then given light customisation and an engine rebuild. This example is a

nod to the cafe racer style and is a work in progress.First time at this show.

1977 Honda GL1000K2 Goldwing 999Classes Entered:

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1970-79 OverseasBike Details: First registered on the 31st December 1977. Imported to the UK in July 1994 and is now with

the fourth owner. It's been lovingly refreshed by the current owner, with new brake seals, HEL brake-lines, piston and master cylinder kits fitted. Its had new cables, water pump, stator, starter motor and the exhaust was imported from the USA. The new seat came from David Silver Spares Ltd. The centre-stand and radiator brackets have been powder-coated. New Avon RoadRider tyres are fitted, and the rear wheel has had new spokes and has been polished. The electrics were sorted by Ferret of Electrickery. Lots of polishing, helicoiling, skinned knuckles, shouting and swearing have been involved!Still not finished but getting there!

1978 Honda CB250T Dream 250Classes Entered:

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1970-79 Lightweight OverseasBike Details: Produced in April 1978, one of a limited number made before they changed to the Super

Dream. Restored to original condition.

1978 Kawasaki Z1R 1015Classes Entered:

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1970-79 OverseasBike Details: Brought from Spain in 2000, doesn't do winters! Never seen a British winter - unrestored and

totally original.

1978 Suzuki GS1000e 1000Classes Entered:

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VJMC (Kent)1970-79 OverseasBike Details:

1978 Triumph Bonneville T140V 750Classes Entered:

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1970-79Bike Details: Popular oil in frame twin.

1978 Yamaha XS250 250Classes Entered:

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1970-79 Overseas LightweightBike Details: This bike came from M Gunyon Motorcycles of Faversham, Kent at a cost of £694.45 on 25th

August 1978. Not an import, with full history and all sales invoices.

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1980 Honda CB900FA 900Classes Entered:

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1980 On OverseasBike Details:

1982 Suzuki Katana 1000sz 997Classes Entered:

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1980 On OverseasBike Details: This bike was registered as new in the UK on 1st March 1982. Purchased by the current

owner on 2nd October 1988 after looking for one for five years - 'my dream come true!'. Kept in totally original condition by the owner, even down to the paintwork, which is showing its age. Nothing has been replaced anywhere on this machine, just the usual tyres and batteries. Ridden very hard in all weather conditions where possible. It is very fast and an easy bike to ride as it weighs in at 525 lbs fully fuelled up.

1988 Yamaha FZ750 750Classes Entered:

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1980 On OverseasBike Details: First time at this Show.

1989 Honda CD250U 248Classes Entered:

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1980 On Lightweight OverseasBike Details: This machine is an ex-Gloucestershire police bike, in service from 1st June 1989. It ended

Police service on the 12th September 2006, covering 31,000 miles in 17 years.

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Romney Marsh Classic Motorcycle ShowSunday 23rd June 2019

www.elk-promotions.co.uk

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Romney Marsh Classic Motorcycle ShowSunday 23rd June 2019

www.elk-promotions.co.uk

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Prize-giving is at 2.30pm by the Amos Hall.

www.elk-promotions.co.uk

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IK Supplies Suppliers of: fuel line

stainless steel nuts & bolts (metric & UNF & UNC)

heat-shrink tubing and many other consumable products for the

motorcycle trade. Find us today outside by the BikePark Contact Ian on 07768 531253 for mail

order or to collect on the day.

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Ashford Classic Motorcycle Show & Bikejumble 10am Easter Monday 6th April At Ashford Market, Orbital Park, Ashford, Kent, TN24 0HB

Romney Marsh Bikejumble: 10am Sunday 3rd May Romney Marsh Show & Bikejumble: 10am Sunday 28th June

at Hamstreet, Near Ashford, Kent, TN26 2H

ELK Promotions PO Box 85, New Romney

KENT TN28 9BE

01797 344277 www.elk-promotions.co.uk

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With Dave Degens: The Honda Years 10am Entry £6 adults, £5 65-and-Over, kids go free. Indoor & outdoor All-Motorcycle Show With Bikejumble & BikeMart & Hog Roast

Great Classic Motorcycle Show & AutoJumble : Workshop clear-out stalls : Contact us for more details and get booked in now

at The South of England Showground, Ardingly, West Sussex, RH17 6TL

WWiitthh RRiiddee--IInn SShhooww -- ££2255 ccaasshh pprriizzeess!! All-motorcycle Autojumble : Hog Roast Space available in our huge Marquee :

Hamstreet, Nr Ashford, Kent, TN26 2JD