{"product_id":"british-bike-mechanics-magazine-december-1987-norton-ariel-bantam-plumstead-sku-1523","title":"British Bike Mechanics Magazine December 1987 Norton Ariel Bantam Plumstead SKU 1523","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto [--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-xs,calc(var(--spacing)*4))] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-sm,calc(var(--spacing)*6))] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-lg,calc(var(--spacing)*16))] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;div:has([data-free-thinking-preview-answer=true])+:is(.text-message,.relative:has(\u0026gt;.text-message))]:-mt-2 grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"LR5Y_W_content markdown prose dark:prose-invert wrap-break-word w-full dark markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"qMYqUG_convSearchResultHighlightRoot\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none [\u0026amp;:has([data-writing-block])\u0026gt;*]:pointer-events-auto R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(--scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(--thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-8 [--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-xs,calc(var(--spacing)*4))] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-sm,calc(var(--spacing)*6))] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-lg,calc(var(--spacing)*16))] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;div:has([data-free-thinking-preview-answer=true])+:is(.text-message,.relative:has(\u0026gt;.text-message))]:-mt-2 grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"LR5Y_W_content markdown prose dark:prose-invert wrap-break-word w-full dark markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"192\" data-end=\"380\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eOriginal \u003cstrong data-start=\"201\" data-end=\"236\"\u003eBritish Bike Mechanics Magazine\u003c\/strong\u003e dated \u003cstrong data-start=\"243\" data-end=\"260\"\u003eDecember 1987\u003c\/strong\u003e, a vintage British motorcycle publication focused on servicing, restoration, technical work and classic bike ownership.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"382\" data-end=\"642\"\u003eThe front cover features a red classic British motorcycle photographed outdoors, with the main feature captioned \u003cstrong data-start=\"495\" data-end=\"531\"\u003e“A Pair of Plums From Plumstead”\u003c\/strong\u003e. The cover also highlights a strong selection of motorcycle-related articles and workshop features, including:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"644\" data-end=\"809\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1a74hj1\" data-start=\"644\" data-end=\"662\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"646\" data-end=\"662\"\u003eRocker Style\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"19169zd\" data-start=\"663\" data-end=\"692\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"665\" data-end=\"692\"\u003eInside the BVR 5-Valver\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1u66yd8\" data-start=\"693\" data-end=\"719\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"695\" data-end=\"719\"\u003eAriel Single Service\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"j8a5u8\" data-start=\"720\" data-end=\"743\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"722\" data-end=\"743\"\u003eA Bantam Restored\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"kuljml\" data-start=\"744\" data-end=\"772\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"746\" data-end=\"772\"\u003eTesting the New Norton\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"119yvhk\" data-start=\"773\" data-end=\"809\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"775\" data-end=\"809\"\u003eA Pair of Plums From Plumstead\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"811\" data-end=\"1035\"\u003eThe issue should be of particular interest to collectors and enthusiasts of \u003cstrong data-start=\"887\" data-end=\"948\"\u003eNorton, Ariel, BSA Bantam and classic British motorcycles\u003c\/strong\u003e, as well as readers interested in period workshop techniques and restoration projects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"1037\" data-end=\"1351\"\u003eThe cover also advertises a competition to \u003cstrong data-start=\"1080\" data-end=\"1108\"\u003e“Win an Everoak Helmet.”\u003c\/strong\u003e Any competition prize, promotional item, free gift, loose insert, supplement or other item that may originally have accompanied the magazine \u003cstrong data-start=\"1250\" data-end=\"1306\"\u003eis no longer with it and is not included in the sale\u003c\/strong\u003e. The listing is for the magazine shown only.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"12t7wj0\" dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"1353\" data-end=\"1384\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1357\" data-end=\"1384\"\u003eMagazine \/ Item Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1385\" data-end=\"1800\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"zli64h\" data-start=\"1385\" data-end=\"1426\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1387\" data-end=\"1403\"\u003ePublication:\u003c\/strong\u003e British Bike Mechanics\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"16l99ql\" data-start=\"1427\" data-end=\"1457\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1429\" data-end=\"1443\"\u003eFull date:\u003c\/strong\u003e December 1987\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"50q4lo\" data-start=\"1458\" data-end=\"1482\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1460\" data-end=\"1476\"\u003eCover price:\u003c\/strong\u003e £1.20\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"vrevuw\" data-start=\"1483\" data-end=\"1535\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1485\" data-end=\"1508\"\u003eMain cover subject:\u003c\/strong\u003e Classic British motorcycle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"90z843\" data-start=\"1536\" data-end=\"1588\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1538\" data-end=\"1566\"\u003eFeatured marques\/topics:\u003c\/strong\u003e Norton, Ariel, Bantam\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"odzhj6\" data-start=\"1589\" data-end=\"1683\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1591\" data-end=\"1609\"\u003eMain features:\u003c\/strong\u003e Motorcycle servicing, restoration, technical engineering and road testing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1f3wdlg\" data-start=\"1684\" data-end=\"1743\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1686\" data-end=\"1712\"\u003eNotable cover feature:\u003c\/strong\u003e A Pair of Plums From Plumstead\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"n1uhdx\" data-start=\"1744\" data-end=\"1784\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1746\" data-end=\"1757\"\u003ePeriod:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1980s British motorcycling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1qrzcvu\" data-start=\"1785\" data-end=\"1800\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1787\" data-end=\"1795\"\u003eSKU:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1523\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"pfehcl\" dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"1802\" data-end=\"1819\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1806\" data-end=\"1819\"\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"1820\" data-end=\"1912\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1820\" data-end=\"1912\"\u003ePre-owned vintage condition. 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The top-right corner also shows slight curling or lifting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"2382\" data-end=\"2545\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-start=\"2386\" data-end=\"2437\"\u003eleft\/spine edge shows rubbing and handling wear\u003c\/strong\u003e, with some minor unevenness along the edge. The lower-left area also shows mild age-related discolouration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"2547\" data-end=\"2761\"\u003eThere are \u003cstrong data-start=\"2557\" data-end=\"2619\"\u003elight surface marks, faint scuffs and general storage wear\u003c\/strong\u003e visible across the cover. The bottom portion shows some minor waviness and age toning, while the corners are slightly softened from handling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"2763\" data-end=\"2916\"\u003eThe cover image itself remains bright and clear, and no obvious major tear, large missing section or handwriting is visible from the supplied photograph.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"2918\" data-end=\"3097\"\u003eAs only the front cover is shown, the \u003cstrong data-start=\"2956\" data-end=\"3014\"\u003einterior pages and rear cover cannot be fully assessed\u003c\/strong\u003e. 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