Drum brakes or disc brakes?
Drum brakes or disc brakes? For many years drum brakes were fitted to almost every motorcycle on the road. Simple, reliable and full of classic charm....
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Drum brakes or disc brakes? For many years drum brakes were fitted to almost every motorcycle on the road. Simple, reliable and full of classic charm....
What was the first production motorcycle to break 150mph? For decades, motorcycle manufacturers competed to build faster and faster machines. Breaking...
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...
Do frame and engine numbers need to match? This is a question we are asked regularly. The answer depends on the make, model and age of the motorcycle....
Most motorcyclists have one. The motorcycle they wish they had never sold. At the time it seemed like the right decision. Perhaps you needed the money...
Vincent Black Shadow – The World's Fastest Motorcycle? Few motorcycles have achieved the legendary status of the Vincent Black Shadow. Introduced in t...
See what classic motorcycles arrive next. Every few weeks another shipment of motorcycles arrives from the USA. Some are running motorcycles. Some are...
Air-cooled or liquid-cooled? For many enthusiasts, cooling fins are one of the defining features of a classic motorcycle. Simple, effective and instan...
Which Japanese manufacturer won the first Isle of Man TT? The Isle of Man TT is one of the most famous motorcycle races in the world. For decades, Eur...
The Most Dangerous Phrase In Classic Motorcycling "I'll remember where that bolt came from." Every classic motorcycle owner has said it. Every classic...
The Motorcycle You Regret Selling Most classic motorcycle enthusiasts have one. The bike they wish they had never sold. Maybe it was sold to fund anot...
Which decade produced the best motorcycles? Every era had its legends. 🏍 1950s – The golden age of British motorcycles 🏍 1960s – Café racers and iconi...
Kawasaki H2 750 Mach IV – The Wild Child of the Seventies Some motorcycles earned their reputation through engineering excellence. The Kawasaki H2 750...
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...
How do I find the frame number on my motorcycle? This is a question we are asked regularly. The frame number, often referred to as the VIN number, is ...
What was the fastest production motorcycle in 1975? The mid-1970s were an exciting time for motorcycle performance. Manufacturers were competing to bu...
Original or modified? Some enthusiasts believe motorcycles should be kept exactly as they left the factory. Others enjoy customising them to suit thei...
Suzuki GS1000 – The Superbike That Took On The World When Suzuki launched the GS1000 in the late 1970s, it quickly established itself as one of the mo...
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