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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…

The engine from our restoration bike has given 33 years’ solid service and warranted a good looking-at before being pressed back into service. Now, I have to admit it’s some time since I last plunged into the innards of an sohc 750 Honda so I was relishing this opportunity to become reacquainted with the beast…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…