1963 January Cycle Magazine - London Motorcycle Show

Cover Photo: The cover shows the Central Area of the Earl Court Show in London; Other photos are: Upper left - BSA 650 Royal Star; Lower Left - the Tina Scooter; Upper Right - Lambretta "Slimstyle" 125; and lower right - the tiny Peel "P50" three-wheeler. Contents: Publisher's Column; A Round-Up of the London Motorcycle Show; Minutes of the A.M.A. Competition Committee; Americans on European Tour; Motorcycling - a way of life for Roy Jenkins; Sacramento Raceway Results; Mike Pedone - a true Internationalist; 1962 AMA Point Standings; The Midwest Observer; Swapping Post; more 1963 January Cycle Motorcycle Magazine Back-Issue available at www.DadsVintageAds.com CLICK THE PICTURE TO "BUY IT NOW"

1950 August Cycle Magazine - Hairpin turn at Isle of Man Governor's Bridge

Cover Photo: S. Lawton / AJS - It was difficult to select a cover picture depicting Isle of Man riding technique for this issue. The T.T. races are strictly "feet up" all around the course. Governor's Bridge is the slowest corner on the circuit but requires great skill to properly get around it. It is a downhill acute hairpin curve, speeds over 20 mph are disastrous. Note small boy plugging ih ears because of terrific din caused by low gear revs. Contents: Editor's Viewpoint; Isle of Man races - Nortons win Senior and Junior Races, Benelli wins Lightweight race; Greenhorn Enduro 1950 - Del Kuhn, Ariel, repeats his 1948 Greenhorn victory; Tuning the Motorcycle Engine; 500 c.c. Italian Moto Guzzi Motorcycles; Testing the BSA 650 c.c. "Golden Flash" Vertical Twin by Officer H. Filker, Alhambra P.D.; History of BSA Motorcycles; Roy Andres, H-D, Victor in Tulare Half-Mile Races; Harley-Davidson Dealer Harrison Reno, San Bernardino County, California; more 1950 August Cycle Motorcycle Magazine Back-Issue available at www.DadsVintageAds.com CLICK THE PICTURE TO "BUY IT NOW" Back Cover Advertisement: 999 to 1 it's Triumph in popularity - shown: The Thunderbird 40 cu. in. 650 c.c.

1950 June Cycle Magazine - Harley-Davidson "61" Road Test

Cover Photo: With the beautiful San Jacinto Mountains forming a natural backdrop to the renowned Box Springs Grade T.T. course, the riders shown are sweeping through one of the fastest left-hand turns on the track. Photograph reveals the excellent surface, width of course, and rolling nature of this track. The Box Springs lay-out has been acclaimed beautiful but tricky. Contents: Editor's Viewpoint; The Plymouth Monster - 200 MPH aspirant 16 years ago; Indian nifties for the '50's - oldest U.S. manufacturer plans newest improvements; California Season opens at Riverside - 1950 tees off with T.T Card; Crater Camp Field Meet - Southern California Motorcycle Club's Annual "Do"; British Motorcycles on Display at Grand Central Palace; The NSU Fox - Germany's entrant in the lightweight Field; Testing the Harley-Davidson "61" Twin; Helpful Mathematics for Motorcyclists; Bulletins from Britain; History of Famous British Motorcycles AJS; A.M.A. Competition Rules for 1950; The Curtain rises on "The Greenhorn" - May 27, 1950; Interesting Motorcycle Pictures from here and there; more 1950 June Cycle Motorcycle Magazine Back-Issue available at www.DadsVintageAds.com CLICK THE PICTURE TO "BUY IT NOW" Back Cover Advertisement: Again in 1950 Triumph Leads the Field This vintage motorcycle ad shows the 1950 model Triumph motorcycles with descriptions and retail prices. Thunderbird 6T - 40 cu. inch (650 cc) $678.48 Tiger 100 T100 - 30.50 cu. inch (500 cc) $699.17 Speed Twin 5T - 30.50 cu. inch (500 cc) $659.80 Trophy Model TR - 30.50 cu. inch (500 cc) $706.49 Deluxe 3T 21 cu. inch (350 cc) $599.09