Wirral Life November 2018 | Page 100

RETRO BIKER STYLE by Bill Smith Motors Bill Smith Motors is a family business. It was founded back in 1959 by TT Motorcycle champion Bill Smith. Bill was well known on the racing circuit - riding for Honda in 1959 on the first Japanese imported bikes to the UK. Bill was riding an RC161 125cc race bike alongside great legends such as AGOSTINI, SURTEES, HAILWOOD AND READ. Here are some of the best bits from their online store. All enquires to [email protected]. uk TRIUMPH BEAUFORT 2 JACKET - £390.00 Constructed from rich black leather, this jacket is a modern take on the classic belted motorcycle jacket using strong buffalo leather in black. This retro classic has fully removable CE certified D30® armour with a removable quilted liner for the warmer months. BELL BULLITT HELMET PRICES FROM £399.99 TRIUMPH RAVEN MESH SUMMER GLOVE - £60.00 This glove features 3D mesh for maximum airflow perfect in the sunshine. It’s a great short glove with wrist adjustment and pre-curved fingers making it super comfy when riding. The Bullitt is an iconic product, a helmet rooted in a storied past mixed with a style and design that could best be described as “retro-future”. Inspired by the Legendary Bell Star helmets of the 60’s and 70’s, but speaking a modern design language the Bullitt became an instant classic the moment it hit the streets. They use only the highest quality ingredients, right down to the last stitch of its genuine leather interior, to create this functional work of art.