King's Lynn's Peter Baker competed at club and national level, even racing in the British Superbike Championship.

But after 23 years, he has made the difficult decision to close his motorcycle repair centre - Peter Baker Motorcycles Direct, at the North Lynn industrial estate - appointing liquidators this week.

Peter Baker's motorcycle servicing and repair centre in King's Lynn has closed, appointing liquidators this week(Image: Matthew Usher, 2006)

"I feel devastated," the 66-year-old said. "I've lost my customers and I feel like I've let them down.

"I would still like to be........

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