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  • Workshop: Honda CB750K2 overhaul: 4

    Workshop: Honda CB750K2 overhaul: 4

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    Looking good! Our project Honda CB750K2 takes a big step towards completion, as Classic Mechanics editor Rod Gibson finishes the engine and re-fits the wheels and suspension…

  • Workshop: Honda CB750K2 overhaul: 5

    Workshop: Honda CB750K2 overhaul: 5

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    Rod Gibson carries out the final tweaks and adjustments to our project Honda CB750K2 restoration, and it looks like it’s just left the factory. But what does it ride like?

  • Workshop: Yamaha XS650 overhaul: 2

    Workshop: Yamaha XS650 overhaul: 2

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    Rod Gibson rolls up his sleeves and completes the Yamaha’s engine and gearbox rebuild but it’s not going back in the frame just yet – the owner is so pleased with the motor that he’s now going for a full restoration…

  • Workshop: Honda CB750K2 overhaul: 1

    Workshop: Honda CB750K2 overhaul: 1

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    The Honda had given 33,000 miles of solid service but an overhaul was due, so it was time to think about getting the engine out of the frame for a closer inspection of its internals. Rod Gibson dons his overalls…

  • Buying Guide: Kawasaki GPZ900R

    Buying Guide: Kawasaki GPZ900R

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    Kawasaki took stock of the superbike market in the late seventies and invested heavily in R&D. In doing so it rewrote the rule book with the launch of the first GPZ900R, and created a new bloodline of cutting-edge sports bikes that inspired a generation…

  • Dutch TT 1948

    Dutch TT 1948

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    The photograph shows the start of the 350cc race, which began the day’s programme in dramatic fashion as a trio of riders crashed in a heap…

  • Workshop: Engine timing

    Workshop: Engine timing

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    There’s a time and place for everything in life, including that all important spark for your bike’s engine. This month Steve Cooper talks us through flywheel magneto engine timing…

  • Workshop: How to keep the wheels turning

    Workshop: How to keep the wheels turning

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    Restoring an old model including notes on spoke lacing, fitting new bearings, hub lubrication, brake reassembly and testing and primary drive transmission matters. Part 3…

  • Straight from the plate: Land’s End Trial April 1953

    Straight from the plate: Land’s End Trial April 1953

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    The 1953 Land’s End Trial welcomed an entry of 260 motorcycles, including 31 sidecar outfits and three-wheelers, in addition to the 166 car competitors…

  • Newark Classic Bike Show

    Newark Classic Bike Show

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    Dozens of beautiful classic motorcycles and plenty of accessory stalls will be on hand this weekend at Newark to help enthusiasts kick-start the New Year at one of Britain’s fastest growing bike shows…

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