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Carb Diet!
Chancey’s RGV is coming together, but he’s removed carbs more times than a serial dieter...
Cranky Clutch, Simple Seals (Part 2!)
Finally, Mark’s TX clutch gets finished!
Hagon's Help!
Big boy Bolas is back with a helping of his hefty V-twin – time to sort the very sensitive front suspension on the Suzuki, with help from Continental Tyres, too!
Painting Alloy
Engine and case paint doesn’t last forever, here’s how to refresh it DIY!
Riding Kit Worn, Tools Twirled & Tyres Turned
Riding Kit Worn, Tools Twirled & Tyres Turned
Happy Birthday CBX!
You’ll read elsewhere in this issue that this month effectively marks the stunning debut of the six-cylinder Honda CBX1000.
North Cornwall Motorcycles
Tucked away on the North Cornwall Coast in Bude is a dealership which specialises in classic motorcycles from all eras.
Cheap Thrills
Suzuki’s RF900R was cheap back in the 1990s and is even cheaper now – but is there also a lot to love? Andy Bolas finds out.
Yamaha YZF- R1 5PW
Our fool of an editor has been writing about his passion for the last 23 years – and has bought the odd bike or three…
All The Fun Of The Fair
Riding pretty much any bike gives you that feel-good factor: it’s why we do it. It’s why we accept the risks and embrace the thrills as riding on two wheels just puts a smile on your face.
Black Gold!
CMM reader Ken Turnock tells a tale of the healing power of restoring a Yamaha XS1100 XK.
Roll...And Stop!
It’s a case of brakes and wheels to get this beauty rolling and stopping right.
Fire In The Hole!
A frame, wheels and engine a motorcycle do not make. So it’s time to start connecting electrical and fuel systems in the vain hope that Project GSX-R10/11 barks into life.
Mr Motivator
Jeff was once thin, attractive and young. He wants to be so again, with a VJ22 RGV250. Don’t we all, Jeff? Don’t we all mate...
Honda CBR900RR-T FireBlade
In the first of a new series, we look at real-world spares prices. First up, Scottie buys a Blade that’s worth more than the sum of its parts…
Pipes Of Peace!
Just what creates that gorgeous six sound? Allen reveals all...
GSX-R750F-inished!
His quick restoration is done. Time to sample the goods, right Jeff?
Summit Of Achievement
In this, his final report, Paul Brookes takes the completed homage to his 1989 Supersport series winner to Cadwell Park for a shakedown.
Grand Prix Spirits!
250cc race-replicas were the stuff of Grand Prix dreams. Suddenly, in a ‘two’-stroke, we were aping our heroes out on track
The Forgotten 500
Andy Bolas asks why the workmanlike and wonderful Kawasaki GPZ500S has been largely forgotten when there’s so much to love.
Retro Reboot - Yamaha TRX850
Yamaha already has the perfect engine for a TRX reboot, so we say ‘do it!’
Brighton Rock!
It’s half a century since the Honda CB750 Four was launched in the seaside town, and that original bike still exists. John Nutting records its story
Ooh-Er Missus!
It must be the beer, but our Jeff has come over all double entendre as he heads towards RG500 completion.
My Dream Come True!
Here it is, finished… Allen’s RC374 six-cylinder racer-replica
Soul Survivor
Honda went out on a limb with its V4s in the early Eighties. One of the best examples of the early models was the 500cc version. John Nutting rides a survivor and recalls its launch in South Africa.
The First Time
Everyone remembers their first restoration: CMM reader Nigel Kermode recalls his!
1986 Yamaha RD500 LC
It may once have languished in the shadow of the Suzuki RG500, but today the RD500LC stands tall, says Andy Bolas.
Make It Shiny...On Second Thoughts...
Make It Shiny...On Second Thoughts...
The Special One
Our Down Under correspondent has a touching story that shows dreams can come true and memories can be kept alive.
Well And Truly Sumped!
Ralph gets the engine apart on his Godier Genoud Z1300 and doesn’t like what he finds…