{"product_id":"british-bike-mechanics-magazine-october-1987-first-issue-brian-thompson-norton-sku-1523","title":"British Bike Mechanics Magazine October 1987 First Issue Brian Thompson Norton 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=\"194\" data-end=\"429\" class=\"\"\u003eOriginal \u003cstrong data-start=\"203\" data-end=\"238\"\u003eBritish Bike Mechanics Magazine\u003c\/strong\u003e dated \u003cstrong data-start=\"245\" data-end=\"261\"\u003eOctober 1987\u003c\/strong\u003e, clearly marked \u003cstrong data-start=\"278\" data-end=\"295\"\u003e“FIRST ISSUE”\u003c\/strong\u003e on the front cover. This makes it particularly interesting to collectors of vintage British motorcycle publications and early issues.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"431\" data-end=\"697\"\u003eThe main cover feature focuses on \u003cstrong data-start=\"465\" data-end=\"483\"\u003eBrian Thompson\u003c\/strong\u003e, described as \u003cstrong data-start=\"498\" data-end=\"520\"\u003e“Master Rebuilder”\u003c\/strong\u003e, pictured alongside a substantial vintage motorcycle engine in a workshop setting. The cover strongly reflects the hands-on mechanical and restoration focus of the publication.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"699\" data-end=\"744\"\u003eOther clearly visible cover features include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"746\" data-end=\"964\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1ia3kjq\" data-start=\"746\" data-end=\"786\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"748\" data-end=\"786\"\u003eCrusaders, Clippers \u0026amp; Continentals\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1v9jfcc\" data-start=\"787\" data-end=\"810\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"789\" data-end=\"810\"\u003eRough Trade Levis\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1rtll0b\" data-start=\"811\" data-end=\"837\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"813\" data-end=\"837\"\u003eNorton Shares To Win\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"19k19n8\" data-start=\"838\" data-end=\"858\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"840\" data-end=\"858\"\u003eBonnie Service\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"n7p81n\" data-start=\"859\" data-end=\"898\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"861\" data-end=\"898\"\u003eBrian Thompson – Master Rebuilder\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"b2atdy\" data-start=\"899\" data-end=\"964\"\u003eMotorcycle maintenance, rebuilding and workshop-related content\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"966\" data-end=\"1175\"\u003eThe issue is aimed at enthusiasts of \u003cstrong data-start=\"1003\" data-end=\"1101\"\u003eBritish motorcycles, mechanical restoration, servicing, engineering and classic bike ownership\u003c\/strong\u003e, with Norton and Triumph-related interest suggested by the cover wording.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"1177\" data-end=\"1557\"\u003eThe front cover also advertises a \u003cstrong data-start=\"1211\" data-end=\"1246\"\u003e“FREE! £130 Britool Socket Set”\u003c\/strong\u003e promotion. \u003cstrong data-start=\"1258\" data-end=\"1328\"\u003eThat original promotional item is NOT included with this magazine.\u003c\/strong\u003e Any other gifts, supplements, competition items, promotional material, loose inserts or extras that may originally have accompanied the magazine are also \u003cstrong data-start=\"1483\" data-end=\"1556\"\u003enot included unless specifically shown as part of the item being sold\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"1559\" data-end=\"1731\"\u003eThis is a particularly appealing issue for collectors because it is explicitly marked as the \u003cstrong data-start=\"1652\" data-end=\"1667\"\u003efirst issue\u003c\/strong\u003e and dates from the late 1980s British classic motorcycle scene.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"12t7wj0\" dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"1733\" data-end=\"1764\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1737\" data-end=\"1764\"\u003eMagazine \/ Item Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1765\" data-end=\"2205\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"zli64h\" data-start=\"1765\" data-end=\"1806\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1767\" data-end=\"1783\"\u003ePublication:\u003c\/strong\u003e British Bike Mechanics\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"6oulf4\" data-start=\"1807\" data-end=\"1836\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1809\" data-end=\"1823\"\u003eFull date:\u003c\/strong\u003e October 1987\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1qmoasl\" data-start=\"1837\" data-end=\"1867\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1839\" data-end=\"1851\"\u003eEdition:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1852\" data-end=\"1867\"\u003eFirst Issue\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"50q4lo\" data-start=\"1868\" data-end=\"1892\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1870\" data-end=\"1886\"\u003eCover price:\u003c\/strong\u003e £1.20\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1tk8sc6\" data-start=\"1893\" data-end=\"1935\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1895\" data-end=\"1920\"\u003eMain featured person:\u003c\/strong\u003e Brian Thompson\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"oc9gvb\" data-start=\"1936\" data-end=\"1972\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1938\" data-end=\"1955\"\u003eMain feature:\u003c\/strong\u003e Master Rebuilder\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1qps8ig\" data-start=\"1973\" data-end=\"2066\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1975\" data-end=\"2007\"\u003eMotorcycle-related features:\u003c\/strong\u003e Norton, Bonnie service, Crusaders, Clippers \u0026amp; Continentals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"n1xqye\" data-start=\"2067\" data-end=\"2172\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2069\" data-end=\"2081\"\u003eSubject:\u003c\/strong\u003e British motorcycles, mechanical rebuilding, servicing, restoration and workshop techniques\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1e8vbjr\" data-start=\"2173\" data-end=\"2189\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2175\" data-end=\"2183\"\u003eEra:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1980s\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1qrzcvu\" data-start=\"2190\" data-end=\"2205\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2192\" data-end=\"2200\"\u003eSKU:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1523\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"pfehcl\" dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"2207\" data-end=\"2224\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2211\" data-end=\"2224\"\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"2225\" data-end=\"2317\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2225\" data-end=\"2317\"\u003ePre-owned vintage condition. Condition assessment is based on the single supplied image.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"2319\" data-end=\"2455\"\u003eThe magazine is showing clear \u003cstrong data-start=\"2349\" data-end=\"2373\"\u003eage and storage wear\u003c\/strong\u003e, but the front cover remains complete and all main text and imagery are readable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"2457\" data-end=\"2700\"\u003eThere is noticeable \u003cstrong data-start=\"2477\" data-end=\"2535\"\u003eyellowing \/ age toning across the cream-coloured cover\u003c\/strong\u003e, particularly around the outer margins, top edge and bottom section. Some darker discolouration and staining is visible around the lower portion of the front cover.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"2702\" data-end=\"2891\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-start=\"2706\" data-end=\"2749\"\u003etop edge shows wear and slight waviness\u003c\/strong\u003e, with a small nick\/tear-like area visible near the upper-left\/centre section. The top-right corner also appears slightly softened and curled.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"2893\" data-end=\"3078\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-start=\"2897\" data-end=\"2964\"\u003eleft\/spine edge has rubbing, creasing and general handling wear\u003c\/strong\u003e, with some unevenness along the edge. There is also visible wear around the mid-left edge near the feature boxes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"3080\" data-end=\"3242\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-start=\"3084\" data-end=\"3152\"\u003ebottom edge shows noticeable age-related staining\/discolouration\u003c\/strong\u003e, along with rubbing and slight waviness. Both lower corners show some softening and wear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"3244\" data-end=\"3461\"\u003eThe front cover has \u003cstrong data-start=\"3264\" data-end=\"3333\"\u003esurface marks, spotting, scuffs and general handling\/storage wear\u003c\/strong\u003e consistent with a magazine dating from 1987. 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