Do frame and engine numbers need to match
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....
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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....
Air-cooled or liquid-cooled? For many enthusiasts, cooling fins are one of the defining features of a classic motorcycle. Simple, effective and instan...
Would You Rather Have One Perfect Motorcycle Or Ten Projects? Every classic motorcycle enthusiast seems to fall into one of two camps. Some dream of o...
What should I check before buying a classic motorcycle? Buying a classic motorcycle can be exciting, but it's worth taking a careful look before makin...
Why do people enjoy working on classic motorcycles? For many enthusiasts, owning a classic motorcycle is about more than riding it. There's also the s...
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...
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...
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 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...
Why do motorcycles often stop running after long-term storage? Many motorcycles are parked up running perfectly well. Months or years later, they refu...
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...
Why won't my classic motorcycle start? Most starting problems usually come down to one of three things: Fuel. Spark. Compression. Before replacing par...
What makes a good restoration project? Not every project motorcycle is the same. Some enthusiasts look for originality. Others look for completeness. ...
Did you know the Vincent Black Shadow was once the fastest production motorcycle in the world? When the Vincent Black Shadow was introduced in 1948, i...
Why do some classic motorcycles leak oil? This is one of the most common comments made about older motorcycles. Many classic motorcycles were designed...
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