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1. ANGLIA CAR AUCTIONS PUTS TWO-WHEELED CLASSICS UNDER THE HAMMER IN SPRING SALE

   Posted on 10:09am Friday 27th Feb 2015

   Following its two increasingly successful sales in 2014, Anglia Car Auctions is holding three motorcycle sales in 2015, the first being on Saturday 7th March. The auction begins at 12noon, with memorabilia going under the hammer first, followed immediately afterwards by the motorcycles themselves.

   The spring sale, on 7th March, has already seen some superb entries and ACA are looking for even more - all makes, models, ages, conditions, colours and creeds will be considered, plus of course those spares and memorabilia items you want to clear out.

   Entries already include a superb 1930 500cc Sunbeam Model 9 Sports (estimate -£11,500/£12,500), an original ex RAF 1952 Triumph TRW side valve twin, complete with canvas saddle bags et al (est - £3800/£4400), and an immaculate 1976 50cc Yamaha FS1E (est - £3250/£3750).

   There’s also a cult 1976 Honda 400/4 (est - £2200/£2500), and a very smart 1957 Velocette Venom (est - £7000/£8000). Staying with Velocette, there’s an equally smart 1936 250cc MOV (est - £5500/£6000), a fantastic looking 1958 Harley Davidson Duo Glide (est - £10,000/£12,000) and a rare, road going Cheney framed Triumph (est - £3000/4000).

   Based in King’s Lynn, Norfolk, not only does this family owned concern have highly competitive commission rates, but they also offer a thoroughly professional and comprehensive service to both buyer and seller.

   Well know and respected in the classic (and modern) car world, ACA saw a desperate need for classic motorcycle enthusiasts to be able to buy or sell their machines without being crippled by the further expense of high commissions. So they set a very reasonable 5% seller’s premium and 7.5% buyer’s - which undercut most of the established classic auction houses quite considerably, though unfortunately there’s nothing can be done about the dreaded vat!

   What’s more, having put a tentative but successful toe in the water early last year, ACA followed it up with a second classic motorcycle auction in the Autumn, which proved to be even more popular, with a combination of excellent prices and plenty of bargains.

   For a regularly updated entry list, with photographs, check out the website at www.angliacarauctions.co.uk. Motorcycle entry fee is £25 including vat with seller’s commission is 5%, buyer’s commission at 7.5%, with a minimum £50 plus vat on both.

   Gates open at 9am. Admission is £5 by catalogue with free entry for motorcyclists and secure parking. To enter a motorcycle or automobilia into this sale, please call Guy Snelling 01553 771881 or 07701084692 or email at [email protected].

2. Henry Surtees Foundation backs pioneering ‘Blood on Board’ project‏

   Posted on 8:00pm Wednesday 25th Feb 2015

   Medics behind the pioneering ‘Blood on Board’ project have heralded the “life-saving” donation of two vehicles to be used to transport blood.

   The two Vauxhall Mokka 4x4 vehicles were handed over to the two charities - Northumbria Blood Bikes and Blood Bikes Cumbria – which provide vital transportation of blood in the region. The donation was made by the Henry Surtees Foundation in support of the Blood On Board project, which allows the Great North Air Ambulance Service (GNAAS) to carry and administer blood on its rescue missions.

   The vehicles were handed over on behalf of the foundation by James Whitham, the Yorkshire-born motorcycle racer turned commentator. In a racing career spanning 18 years, he secured four British titles and competed in World Superbike, World Supersport, Endurance and Grand Prix. As well as the success, the hard-charging motorcycle racer also survived crashes and battled lymphatic cancer.

   He said: ‘I’ve chased time at race tracks in pursuit of podiums, but for the likes of the Great North Air Ambulance Service, every second can literally be the matter of life or death. The Air Ambulance and regional Blood Bike groups do an incredible selfless job; I hope that I will never need their services, but having had mates rescued from the side of remote mountains, and of course at race tracks - its a service that resonates with me’.

   James Whitham visited the GNAAS base at Langwathby, near Penrith, today to officially hand-over the two Vauxhall Mokka 1.7CDTi 4x4 SUVs to be used by the two Blood Bike groups so that they have all-weather transport for the ferrying of the blood between hospital and aircraft.

   The Henry Surtees Foundation was set up by motorsport legend John Surtees following the tragic death of his son Henry. Mr Whitham added: “I was absolutely honoured to be asked to represent John Surtees OBE and The Henry Surtees Foundation today to hand over the two vehicles. I know that John would also like to say a special thank you to Vauxhall for their support too. I’m sure the assistance of these vehicles will be a huge benefit to the region and help save multiple lives.”

   As previously announced, The Henry Surtees Foundation also donated equipment to GNAAS including thermostatically controlled boxes and blood warmers to enable them to deliver fresh blood supplies to the scene of life threatening accidents, and carry out roadside blood transfusions. GNAAS is the only air ambulance in the North of England to perform this life-saving procedure, which has been administered three times since launching six weeks ago.

   Owain Harris, of Northumbria Blood Bikes but also speaking on behalf of his Cumbria counterparts, said: “We are extremely grateful to the Henry Surtees Foundation for their generosity in providing a four wheel drive vehicle to the charity. Normally the blood is transported by motorcycle, however when the roads are covered in snow we are unable to ride, and would have to suspend the service. The Vauxhall Mokka, a four wheel drive, means that the blood will get through, every day, regardless of the weather in order that The Great North Air Ambulance can carry out it's vital role in saving lives using the Blood on Board project.”

   The Blood on Board project was devised by Dr Rachel Hawes, of GNAAS and Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

   She said: “After years of research, the project is now active and is already benefitting patients across the North. Lives will be saved because of this advancement in medical care, it is as simple as that. This would not have been possible without the support of Blood Bikes and the Henry Surtees Foundation, and we are immensely grateful to them for that.”

    

   

3. Roses are red, violets are blue, I love my motorbike, do you?

   Posted on 9:00am Saturday 14th Feb 2015

   

4. A Manchester production company are looking to hire a classic motorcycle

   Posted on 10:29am Tuesday 10th Feb 2015

   ...preferably a Harley Davidson, for a fashion TV commercial set, to be shot on the 16th February, in and around Manchester.

   They require the motorcycle to be brought to the location (to be confirmed), for approximately 4 hours from 9 am. There will be a fee of over £100, plus petrol costs to and from the location.

    

   If anyone is interested in this opportunity send photos of your Motorcycle and where you are based to Natasha @  (email now removed)
   
   Update @ 15.13, 10th Feb - The producers have now found what they are looking for - many thanks for getting in touch!

5. New product on the market exclusive to Digital Speedos in the UK

   Posted on 10:10am Friday 6th Feb 2015

   SMART PHONE AND TABLET REMOTE CONTROL FOR MOTORCYCLES

   This amazing new product from Daytona is exclusively available through www.digital-speedos.co.uk enabling the rider to remotely (via Bluetooth) control iphones, ipads (ios 6.7.8.upwards) including models of smartphones and tablets (android Ver 4 upwards) .

   FEATURES

   Connects to Smartphone or Tablet computer

   Remotely control iphones, ipads (ios 6.7.8.upwards) smartphones and tablets (android Ver 4 upwards)  that installs “Bluetooth” wirelessly and enables the user to control it remotely, no additional wiring is needed.

   Remote answering of calls,

   Receive calls without removing your hands from the handlebars, have your text read out to you (must have voice over application installed) and control lap timers and map software (functionality of some phones vary).

   Bluetooth

   Corresponds to Bluetooth HID profile

   Fitting Options

   The unit can be directly mounted onto 22.2mm and 25.4mm handlebars or directly onto a 38mm handlebar grip.

   Battery Life

   The standalone unit has a battery life of approximately 40 hours from the user replaceable SR44 batteries (available almost everywhere).

   Waterproof Design

   Compact waterproof design (1pX6)

   RETAIL PRICE £59.95 inc. VAT

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   CONTACT

   If you would like to find out more about this product, please contact 01564 775522, email, Facebook  or visit our stand at one of the various shows across the UK to see a fully working demo. Dealer enquiries are welcomed. High Resolution images are available upon request.

   Jon Pullara

   Vmaxbitz.com Ltd 2015