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See The Bikes Before They Reach The Website Many of the classic motorcycles we import arrive as fresh container stock and often need checking, photogr...
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See The Bikes Before They Reach The Website Many of the classic motorcycles we import arrive as fresh container stock and often need checking, photogr...
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....
Which classic motorcycle earned the nickname "The Kettle"? One famous motorcycle became known around the world by this unusual nickname. But do you kn...
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...
Air-cooled or liquid-cooled? For many enthusiasts, cooling fins are one of the defining features of a classic motorcycle. Simple, effective and instan...
What was the first mass-produced motorcycle with electric start? Today we take electric start for granted, but there was a time when every motorcycle ...
Do imported motorcycles need an MOT to register a USA import? This is one of the most common questions we receive. The answer depends on the age of th...
Kawasaki Z1 900 – The Motorcycle That Changed the Rules When Kawasaki launched the Z1 900 in 1972, it immediately became one of the most important mot...
Did you know the Suzuki GT750 was the first Japanese water-cooled production motorcycle? Introduced in the early 1970s, the Suzuki GT750 stood out fro...
We All Have That Friend You know the one. The friend who comes round when you're working on a motorcycle. Never brings tools. Never gets dirty. Never ...
Which decade produced the best motorcycles? Every era had its legends. 🏍 1950s – The golden age of British motorcycles 🏍 1960s – Café racers and iconi...
The Tool Roll Every Classic Motorcycle Owner Should Carry Classic motorcycles were built in an era when owners were expected to carry out basic roadsi...
The Motorcycle You'd Save First Imagine the situation. Your garage is full of classic motorcycles, but you only have time to save one. Not necessarily...
See what classic motorcycles arrive next. Every few weeks another shipment of motorcycles arrives from the USA. Some are running motorcycles. Some are...
Did you know the British motorcycle industry once dominated world sales? There was a time when British motorcycles could be found in countries all ove...
Original or modified? Some enthusiasts believe motorcycles should be kept exactly as they left the factory. Others enjoy customising them to suit thei...
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....
Did you know some classic motorcycles spent decades in dealership storage? Occasionally, a motorcycle turns up that has hardly been used since it was ...
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