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Workshop: Starter motor overhaul
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Starter motors on Japanese motorcycles can have a pretty hard life, and we do take them for granted. Rod Gibson brings one up to scratch…
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Last chance to get a Hi-boy!
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During the 1970s trials legend Sammy Miller made excellent frames for Bultaco trials bikes under the Hi-Boy name. Advantages included less weight, an integral bash plate and a plated finish…
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Gearing up for trials running
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Not long before the Manx Two Day Trial on August 25 and only a few months before the Scottish. Both these trials have a few things in common – excellent sections, great scenery, good company and a high mileage…
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Manx GP kicks off
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First qualifying session for the 2012 Manx Grand Prix Festival got underway yesterday evening on the Isle of Man with conditions reported as good on the Mountain Course…
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Reference: Norton-JAP ‘Thor’
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‘Thor’ is an appropriate name for this thundering V-twin. This historic JAP-powered V-twin sprinter was rescued before it was dismantled for its engine. James Robinson takes up the story…
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Reference: Norton-JAP ‘Thor’
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‘Thor’ is an appropriate name for this thundering V-twin. This historic JAP-powered V-twin sprinter was rescued before it was dismantled for its engine. James Robinson takes up the story…
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ISDT Run 2012
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Despite the weather – and how many times have I written that this year? – the Kendal Classic MCC Ltd’s ISDT road run went off successfully…
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Classic Motorcycle Mechanics
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In this issue, confessions of a bike tester, profile on Ducati’s 851 – a legend built by a legendary team of engineers – Suzuki’s super X5-based commuter, the SB200, tested, Yamaha RD350, plus project Yamaha TDR250, finished at last! On sale now…
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Bike security scheme aims to cut theft
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The Motorcycle Industry Association (MCI), has launched the first ever official and national security marking scheme, which will be introduced by major bike manufacturers…
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Control issues
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During the vintage days of motorcycling, designers endeavoured to make the rider’s role easier, with slick control design and cleaner handlebar. Recent generations of motorcycle design boffins have more than re-cluttered the handlebars with switchgear. Now that is progress…
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