Workshop

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?

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…

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…

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…

Are we mad? ‘Yes’ seemed to be the popular answer to that question from visitors to Wrighty’s show, where our new Can-Am project bike was unveiled. But we’re determined to get this Can-Am up and running for a grand – £1000 for those reading outside the UK…

A heavy clutch and signs of slipping? Pete Monks goes deep into his RD400 to restore a smooth and positive transmission

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…

Rod Gibson dons his workshop overalls and reveals the engine assembly procedure for Yamaha’s big single cylinder trailie, the XT500, then turns his attention to restoring the frame and running gear…

The Suzuki GT750 engine is back in the frame at last, but there’s still some assembly work to do to reach the finishing straight with our restoration. Rod Gibson rolls up his shirt sleeves again…

Part five of our Can-Am Bombardier workshop rebuild and we’ve proved that getting involved in off-road sport doesn’t have to be expensive. Tim Britton takes up the story