The Workshop Black Hole
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...
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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...
Why do some classic motorcycles have kick start only? Many classic motorcycles were built before electric starters became common. For decades, kick st...
The Natural Habitat Of The 10mm Socket Scientists have been studying this phenomenon for decades. Known facts: ✓ You definitely had one. ✓ You definit...
Why do so many classic motorcycles come from America? This is a question we are often asked. For many years the USA was one of the largest motorcycle ...
Why do some motorcycles become classics? Not every motorcycle becomes a classic. Some are remembered because they changed the industry. Others become ...
Why do classic motorcycles have so much character? Ask ten enthusiasts what makes a classic motorcycle special and you'll probably get ten different a...
What was the best decade for motorcycles? Every generation has its favourites. Some enthusiasts love the British motorcycles of the 1960s. Others pref...
Did You Know The Norton Commando Was Voted Motorcycle Of The Year Five Years Running Motorcycle magazines have tested thousands of motorcycles over th...
Yamaha RD350 Found With a Full Tank of Two-Stroke Mix Most motorcycles that have been standing for years have an empty fuel tank, but every so often y...
Honda CB750 Found With the Original Sales Invoice Finding an old motorcycle is exciting enough, but every now and then it comes with something even mo...
Triumph Bonneville Hidden Under Old Dust Sheets Sometimes the biggest surprise isn't finding a motorcycle... it's realising what was covering it all t...
Harley-Davidson Sportster Found Behind an Old Pickup Truck Not every barn find is sitting proudly in the middle of the building. Sometimes the best di...
The Motorcycle That Got Away Most classic motorcycle enthusiasts have one. The bike they nearly bought. The one they sold and regretted. The bargain t...
Why Old Engine Oil Should Never Be Trusted One of the first jobs when recommissioning a long-stored motorcycle should be changing the engine oil. Many...
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...
Which Motorcycle Has The Best Headlight Design? Some motorcycles can be recognised instantly, even in the dark. For some, it's the classic round headl...
Which Motorcycle Has The Best Exhaust Note? Some motorcycles catch your eye. Others catch your ear long before you see them. From the deep rumble of a...
Why Sticking Brakes Are Common On Long-Stored Motorcycles One of the most important checks on any motorcycle that has been standing for years is the b...
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