The Motorcycle That Arrived In Pieces
The Motorcycle That Arrived In Pieces Not every classic motorcycle arrives looking like a motorcycle. Sometimes a project turns up as an engine in one...
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The Motorcycle That Arrived In Pieces Not every classic motorcycle arrives looking like a motorcycle. Sometimes a project turns up as an engine in one...
The Motorcycle That Missed Its Chance To Be Restored Not every classic motorcycle gets restored straight away. Many spend years waiting in garages, wo...
Why is the Suzuki GT750 called "The Kettle"? The Suzuki GT750 is one of the most famous Japanese motorcycles ever built. But many enthusiasts know it ...
The Motorcycle That Was Parked For A Simple Reason Not every barn find has a dramatic story behind it. Sometimes a motorcycle was parked up because it...
Why do Harley-Davidsons have a 45-degree V-twin engine? It's one of the most recognisable engine designs in motorcycling. The distinctive sound, appea...
Show us your project motorcycle. Whether it's a complete restoration, a running project or a recent barn find, we'd love to see what you're currently ...
Thinking about buying a classic motorcycle? Before you part with your money, there are a few things worth checking. ✔ Engine and frame numbers ✔ Paper...
Running project or full restoration? There are two types of motorcycle enthusiasts. Some prefer a running project they can improve and enjoy at the sa...
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...
Air-cooled or liquid-cooled? For many enthusiasts, cooling fins are one of the defining features of a classic motorcycle. Simple, effective and instan...
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...
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 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...
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...
Why won't my classic motorcycle start? Most starting problems usually come down to one of three things: Fuel. Spark. Compression. Before replacing par...
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...
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