The Motorcycle That Waited For The Right Owner
The Motorcycle That Waited For The Right Owner Not every classic motorcycle is restored the moment it's discovered. Some sit for years after being fou...
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The Motorcycle That Waited For The Right Owner Not every classic motorcycle is restored the moment it's discovered. Some sit for years after being fou...
Did you know many barn finds were parked up for simple faults? When people discover a motorcycle that has been sitting for 20, 30 or even 40 years, th...
How to free off a stuck clutch after storage A motorcycle that has been standing for months or years can sometimes surprise you by starting and runnin...
The Motorcycle Nobody Wanted To Scrap Every now and then a motorcycle turns up that looks beyond saving. The paint has gone, the chrome is rusty, the ...
Checking your classic motorcycles wheel bearings One of the most overlooked jobs on a classic motorcycle is checking the wheel bearings. A bike can lo...
The Motorcycle That Sat Forgotten For Decades Not every classic motorcycle is discovered in a tidy garage. Some spend years hidden away in sheds, work...
Why do we love barn find motorcycles? Every barn find has a story. Some have been hidden away for years, while others have sat untouched for decades. ...
The Mystery of the Missing Spark One of the most common faults on a classic motorcycle is also one of the most frustrating. The engine turns over, fue...
What makes a good classic motorcycle project? Not every project motorcycle is the same. Some need very little work, while others require a complete re...
What Is The Strangest Thing You've Ever Found In A Motorcycle? One of the things we enjoy about barn finds and long-stored motorcycles is that you nev...
Why do motorcycles often stop running after long-term storage? Many motorcycles are parked up running perfectly well. Months or years later, they refu...
It Ran When Parked The four most expensive words in classic motorcycling. "It" "Ran" "When" "Parked" Translation: Needs carburettors cleaning. Needs a...
Love barn finds and project motorcycles? Some of the most interesting motorcycles never make it into a showroom. They spend years tucked away in garag...
Why do so many classic motorcycles survive for decades? Many motorcycles built 40, 50 or even 60 years ago are still being ridden, restored and enjoye...
What makes a good restoration project? Not every project motorcycle is the same. Some enthusiasts look for originality. Others look for completeness. ...
Original Paint vs Fresh Restoration You can only choose one. Would you rather own a motorcycle wearing its original paint and showing decades of hones...
Why are so many classic motorcycles found in America? The United States has one of the largest motorcycle markets in the world and has done for decade...
Why do so many barn find motorcycles still exist? It's surprising how many motorcycles disappear from the road and remain hidden away for years. Some ...
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