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Rats’ tales

Not everyone is impressed by bling. To lovers of rat bikes the only colour is matt black, and rust is a decoration not a blemish. The 10th Rat and Survival Show was held at the MFN Club in Shipley Gate, Notts. Although they don’t like to admit it some of the bikes on show are the result of A1 engineering skills. Take for example Hayden Franklin’s £400 special powered by a one-litre diesel car engine housed in a homemade frame. It won best in show and best engineering. See more of Graham Ward’s pictures and full report in the June issue of MCM.