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Hornet from hell: bastard spooked me again

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A motorcycle enthusiast learned that equipping a 1965 BSA Spitfire Hornet 650 with too much power does not help in winning races. In fact, he always came last because he had difficulty controlling the machine. After detuning the bike, he began to perform better and even win a race.

Author: Dean, Paul
Publisher: Hachette Filipacchi Magazines, Inc.
Publication Name: Cycle World
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0011-4286
Year: 1999
Motorcycle racing, BSA Spitfire Hornet 650 (Motorcycle)

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High rollers

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Motorcyclists have discovered that they can prolong the life of their bikes through proper maintenance and repair. Some of the bikes that survived long distances include a 1952 Vincent Black Shadow, a 1978 BMW R100/7, a 1987 Harley-Davidson FLHS and a 1975 Honda Gold Wing.

Author: Fisher, Jackson, Easter, William A., Walker, Eugene, Cook, Allen, Iverson, Elliot, Owens, Pat, Zahrt, Allan
Publisher: Hachette Filipacchi Magazines, Inc.
Publication Name: Cycle World
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0011-4286
Year: 1996
Motorcycles, Maintenance and repair

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High road: Enfield bullets the Land of Many Passes

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Twelve motorcyclists traveled across the Jammu-Kashmir province in India on board Enfield Bullet 500 motorcycles. A discussion of some their experiences on the tour is presented.

Author: McDiarmid, Mac
Publisher: Hachette Filipacchi Magazines, Inc.
Publication Name: Cycle World
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0011-4286
Year: 1995
Description and travel, Bicycle touring, Jammu and Kashmir, India (State), Kashmir (Region)

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Subjects list: Personal narratives, Motorcycling
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