Workshop Rule #17
Workshop Rule #17 The job will take: 10 minutes to explain. 30 minutes to do. 3 hours to find the tool you were just holding. Scientists still cannot ...
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Workshop Rule #17 The job will take: 10 minutes to explain. 30 minutes to do. 3 hours to find the tool you were just holding. Scientists still cannot ...
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...
It Ran When Parked The four most expensive words in classic motorcycling. "It" "Ran" "When" "Parked" Translation: Needs carburettors cleaning. Needs a...
My Wife Said... "It's me or the motorcycles." I still miss her. Sometimes. Usually when I need help pushing one into the garage. What's the funniest u...
Classic Motorcycle Owner Starter Pack ☑ Says "I'll leave it original" ☑ Immediately starts modifying it ☑ Has at least three unfinished projects ☑ Kno...
The Workshop Black Hole You drop a bolt. You hear it hit the floor. You hear it bounce. You hear it bounce again. Then... Silence. You spend 20 minute...
The Natural Habitat Of The 10mm Socket Scientists have been studying this phenomenon for decades. Known facts: ✓ You definitely had one. ✓ You definit...
The Classic Motorcycle Weight Reduction Programme You start stripping a project bike down. Off comes the seat. Off comes the tank. Off come the mudgua...
The Classic Motorcycle Budgeting System Step 1: Buy a motorcycle. Step 2: Make a sensible restoration budget. Step 3: Ignore the budget completely. St...
The Motorcycle That Was Nearly Finished Every classic motorcycle owner has one. The bike that's "nearly finished." It just needs: • A new battery • Ca...
If You Could Keep Just One Motorcycle Forever, Which Would It Be? Imagine the garage door closes tomorrow and you're told you can keep only one motorc...
Why Air Filters Matter More Than You Think When a classic motorcycle isn't running properly, many people immediately suspect the carburettor. But some...
The Tool You Just Had In Your Hand Few mysteries in life are as baffling as this. You're holding a spanner. You put it down for two seconds. You turn ...
Why Old Brake Fluid Causes Expensive Problems Brake fluid is one of the most neglected maintenance items on classic motorcycles. Unlike engine oil, br...
The Five Minute Job Every classic motorcycle owner has said it. "I'll just pop into the garage for five minutes." Three hours later: ✔ Tools everywher...
Which Motorcycle In Your Collection Gets The Most Attention? It isn't always the rarest bike. It isn't always the most valuable either. Sometimes one ...
Why Battery Connections Cause So Many Problems A surprising number of electrical faults on classic motorcycles are caused by something very simple – p...
Do You Name Your Motorcycles? Some owners would never dream of doing it. Others have given almost every motorcycle they've owned a nickname. Sometimes...
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