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  • Famous Last Words 3

    Famous Last Words 3

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    Old bike clubs are right at the core of the classic bike scene. Frank Westworth has belonged to many clubs, but wonders whether the excitement is all too much…

  • Famous Last Words 13: A Little Knowledge

    Famous Last Words 13: A Little Knowledge

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    A little knowledge is supposed to be a dangerous thing. Frank Westworth has a little knowledge, but worries about those with less…

  • Famous Last Words 4

    Famous Last Words 4

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    What are journalists for? Should they always tell it as it is? Or as they see it? Frank Westworth fears a breakdown but Sandra Saves The Day…

  • Famous Last Words 30: Nortons New and Old

    Famous Last Words 30: Nortons New and Old

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    If his choice of bikes isn’t terrible enough, the fact that he can afford one is worse! Frank Westworth is as bemused as ever…

  • Triumph T100A – Part 7

    Triumph T100A – Part 7

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    After 14 months of hard labour, Dave has turned a miscellany of motorcycle spares into a real live classic bike. But now he has to make it legal…

  • 1975 Triumph T160

    1975 Triumph T160

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    It’s a winner! Stuart Bidwell’s Trident collected a pretty prize during the 2004 summer show season. But when he bought it, Stuart thought it was ready to roll…

  • Triumph T100A – Part 6

    Triumph T100A – Part 6

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    So Dave had just taken his first ride on his rebuilt Triumph Tiger… and then he stopped to look at it. Ooops…

  • Triumph T100A – Part 5

    Triumph T100A – Part 5

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    The end of the project is in sight, and Dave isn’t going to let little things like the lack of a saddle and dodgy ignition timing stop him. Pass the bubblewrap, and he’s away!

  • Famous Last Words: New Year Resolution

    Famous Last Words: New Year Resolution

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    You’re reading a website about old bikes, so presumably you like old bikes. But do you ride one? Frank Westworth is dazed and confused…

  • A Classic Introduction

    A Classic Introduction

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    What bike would make the perfect introduction to real classic motorcycling? Vague familiarity or character-building oddness? Paul Miles conducts a scientific experiment on a man called Simon…

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