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Pierton
Gaston Durand, the manufacturer, was a talented racer who registered 44 patents between 1925 and 1953.
Pierton of Paris
Murder and Mayhem
In May 1998 three rare classic racing motorcycles were stolen, an AJS 7R, a Matchless G45 and a G50. The story involves two murders and a good many other motorcycles.
Stolen Classics
It's an incurable disease!
At the age of 12 Bruno Rossati began working eleven hour days.
"Now, approaching 91, I find myself reminiscing about my youth, still riding my motorcycle every day.
Letter re Ladetto
Today in Motorcycle History
BSA A10 Super Rocket Technical Tips
I have tried to summarize techniques here which, when I was at this phase in my Super Rocket restoration, where not sufficiently described elsewhere. I will be adding additional sections to this part of the webpage as I go through through my restoration.
Separating the swing arm (and removing the silent bloc)
Removing the forks from the fork yokes
Separating the fork oil seal holders
Removing the sludge trap
Checking your magneto
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