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![Carb Diet!](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/5243/238294/59ba6bdb2a91d/crp_Carb-Diet.jpg)
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!)](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/5243/238294/59ba6dcadde22/crp_Cranky-Clutch-Simple-Seals-Part-2.jpg)
Cranky Clutch, Simple Seals (Part 2!)
Finally, Mark’s TX clutch gets finished!
![Hagon's Help!](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/5243/238294/59ba6fd802d49/crp_Hagons-Help.jpg)
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](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/5243/238294/59ba7171ed99d/crp_Painting-Alloy.jpg)
Painting Alloy
Engine and case paint doesn’t last forever, here’s how to refresh it DIY!
![Riding Kit Worn, Tools Twirled & Tyres Turned](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/5243/279172/5af6b784a4193/crp_Riding-Kit-Worn-Tools-Twirled-Tyres-Turned.jpg)
Riding Kit Worn, Tools Twirled & Tyres Turned
Riding Kit Worn, Tools Twirled & Tyres Turned
![Happy Birthday CBX!](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/5243/279172/5af6b7cb5e115/crp_Happy-Birthday-CBX.jpg)
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](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/5243/279172/5af6b99b25c1b/crp_North-Cornwall-Motorcycles.jpg)
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](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/5243/279172/5af6bc81b955f/crp_Cheap-Thrills.jpg)
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](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/5243/279172/5af6be8e0fbb8/crp_Yamaha-YZF-R1-5PW.jpg)
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](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/5243/291299/5b4ec36debf6b/crp_All-The-Fun-Of-The-Fair.jpg)
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!](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/5243/291299/5b4ed0694b983/crp_Black-Gold.jpg)
Black Gold!
CMM reader Ken Turnock tells a tale of the healing power of restoring a Yamaha XS1100 XK.
![Roll...And Stop!](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/5243/291299/5b4ed622b873d/crp_Roll-And-Stop.jpg)
Roll...And Stop!
It’s a case of brakes and wheels to get this beauty rolling and stopping right.
![Fire In The Hole!](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/5243/308508/5bd979cd8f098/crp_Fire-in-the-hole.jpg)
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](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/5243/308508/5bd97c6963077/crp_Mr-Motivator.jpg)
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](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/5243/308508/5bd97e04b7f73/crp_Honda-CBR900RR-T-FireBlade.jpg)
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!](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/5243/308508/5bd97ed144272/crp_Pipes-of-peace.jpg)
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](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/5243/331888/5c6d0196da43f/crp_Summit-Of-Achievement.jpg)
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!](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/5243/331888/5c6cefb53d167/crp_Grand-PrixSpirits.jpg)
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](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/5243/331888/5c6cfb16592f1/crp_The-Forgotten-500.jpg)
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](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/5243/331888/5c6cf89254e8d/crp_Retro-Reboot-Yamaha-TRX850.jpg)
Retro Reboot - Yamaha TRX850
Yamaha already has the perfect engine for a TRX reboot, so we say ‘do it!’
![Brighton Rock!](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/5243/331888/5c6cfc5f90bb5/crp_Brighton-Rock.jpg)
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!](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/5243/331888/5c6d02b5d4f92/crp_Ooh-Er-Missus.jpg)
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!](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/5243/331888/5c6cfede7dc6c/crp_My-Dream-Come-True.jpg)
My Dream Come True!
Here it is, finished… Allen’s RC374 six-cylinder racer-replica
![Soul Survivor](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/5243/194938/5853f9b3450df/crp_Soul-Survivor.jpg)
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](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/5243/200320/585a7853716bb/crp_The-First-Time.jpg)
The First Time
Everyone remembers their first restoration: CMM reader Nigel Kermode recalls his!
![1986 Yamaha RD500 LC](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/5243/200320/585a744a0ed8e/crp_1986-Yamaha-RD500-LC.jpg)
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...](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/5243/275719/5ad749af28668/crp_Make-It-ShinyOn-Second-Thoughts.jpg)
Make It Shiny...On Second Thoughts...
Make It Shiny...On Second Thoughts...
![The Special One](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/5243/275719/5ad74ae122546/crp_The-Special-One.jpg)
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!](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/5243/275719/5ad74dac1350f/crp_Well-And-Truly-Sumped.jpg)
Well And Truly Sumped!
Ralph gets the engine apart on his Godier Genoud Z1300 and doesn’t like what he finds…