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  • Kawasaki Z400 rebuild: 3

    Kawasaki Z400 rebuild: 3

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    After owner Steve tracks down some serviceable second hand pistons for his Kawsaki Z400 twin – and splashes out for some new rings – Rod Gibson completes the engine rebuild…

  • Kawasaki Z400 rebuild: 2

    Kawasaki Z400 rebuild: 2

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    Rod Gibson orders parts from Z-Power and is told that his Kawasaki twin is an older 400, not what he thought…

  • Yamaha XT500 part three

    Yamaha XT500 part three

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    With the engine reassembled, Rod turns his attention to the frame and ancillary components…

  • Suzuki GS750 rebuild part one

    Suzuki GS750 rebuild part one

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    Our Suzuki had started to burn a little oil and dropping out of gear, so Rod Gibson thought it time for an overhaul. First of three parts…

  • Suzuki GS750 rebuild part two

    Suzuki GS750 rebuild part two

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    Second part of Rod Gibson’s Suzuki GS750 engine overhaul. Here he surveys the damage…

  • Kawasaki Z400 rebuild: 1

    Kawasaki Z400 rebuild: 1

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    A neglected Kawasaki Z400 engine with all its road muck still on and left exposed to the elements without spark plugs fitted. Rod Gibson goes in…

  • Suzuki GS750 part three

    Suzuki GS750 part three

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    After sorting through the pile of bits last month I’m now ready to start reassembling Jason’s GS750 engine…

  • Yamaha XT500: part two

    Yamaha XT500: part two

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    Second and final part of Rod Gibson’s reassembly of Yamaha’s XT500 single engine…

  • Yamaha XT500: part one

    Yamaha XT500: part one

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    Rod Gibson shows the assembly procedure for Yamaha’s big single, the XT500…

  • Honda CB125T part three

    Honda CB125T part three

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    Rod Gibson moves on to the final stage of the Honda’s 125 engine rebuild…


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