• Honda CB750F2
By 1976, Honda’s 750 four was looking a little dated. The next generation of DOHC models were on the way, but in the meanwhile Honda added blackness and called the F2 a sportster. Frank Westworth finds out how one rides on today’s roads
• Matchless G80 rebuild
The restoration of a late, short-stroke AMC single continues. Slowly. This time the engine slots back into the chassis. Sounds easy when you say it fast
• Norton Commando rebuild pt 1
Some restoration projects should come with a health / wealth warning, as Stuart Urquhart discovered the hard way. In this opening episode he buys an old bike on eBay and suffers a serious case of buyer’s regret
• Triumph Tiger Trail
The oil-in-frame TR7T is a rare beast indeed, so owner Paul grabbed the opportunity to restore a scruffy example to its gorgeous yellow glory
• Triumph T150 rebuild pt 1
Years ago, Ian Copcutt bought a UK-styled Triumph Trident which almost immediately developed engine trouble so was relegated to the back of the shed. When the time came to rebuild the mechanicals, Ian was determined to do something about the T150’s styling too. First off: a dry build and plenty of painting
• Vintage Vindec
When Paul Tebbett took custody of a 1924 2¾hp Vindec he was very much a vintage novice. After a steep learning curve and no small amount of fettling he was ready to tackle the most challenging hills of the Highlands
• Matchless G3LS
Back in his youthful days as an automotive apprentice, Colin Hindle adopted a unique approach to attaching a sidecar to his Matchless 350 single. When he found a similar bike for sale recently, it all came flooding back to him
PLUS! Classics on rough roads – riding an old Enfield to the Shetland Isles; Graham Ham returns to the road to start his ShedQuest; upgrading to Alton electrical systems; Dave Minton remembers a conversation with John Favill; PUB reports on ‘pistons and props’; and readers write about riding back in the day, bendy Beesas, sprint stars and tales of prewar Tigers…
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