Classic Motorcycle Mechanics

Dedicated to the later classics and Japanese machines, Classic Motorcycle Mechanics has it all. Now 116 pages of road tests, rebuild guides, 'Street Specials' reviews and much much more... Staff Bikes - Classic Motorcycle Mechanics is the only magazine that "Buys its own bikes, rebuilds 'em and rides 'em".

Classic Motorcycle Mechanics • February 2024 Issue 436

All aboard the retro gravy train!

Quick Whit!

cmm Stuff • The latest riding kit, top tools, tyres, retro clothing and more!

Tested • Riding kit worn, tools twirled & tyres turned

Bristol fashion!

BRILL BSA COLOURS

Ducati and… Bentley?

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London Motorcycle Show is back!

FAREWELL, AVON!

Elk Promotions events 2024

SCOOPERMAN! • The sunny side of the classic world, with the VJMC’s Steve Cooper

Farewell Unit 5 Motos

2024 AUCTION DATES

Cole and Stavros!

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The way we were… • Send us your nostalgic snaps of you back in the day with your steed! Either send to me at bsimmonds@mortons.co.uk or via our vibrant Facebook page. C’mon!

Sprint finish! • Suzuki‘s RG125: this ‘Light Sprinter’ was a cool choice for teens in the UK when a 125cc two-stroke was all you could have…

Range rover • This is Suzuki’s other 185 trail bike – the one that’s not a TS. We ride Suzuki’s TC185.

Honda CBF1000

Fitting gestures • Two new bodywork kits that enable the iconic style of 350LC and 500LC Yamahas from the 1980s to be applied to modern bikes have been launched by Hag Hughes at Velocity-Moto. John Nutting tried them on for size.

Triumph Daytona 1200RR • Triumph don’t build road-going sportsbikes anymore, but our very own Kar Lee thinks they should reconsider.

Relay race… • Ralph Ferrand works with tools all day long – he sells them too at bikerstoolbox.co.uk so he knows what works.

2004 BMW K 1200 S

Q&A • Our very own wizened sages, Messrs Mark Haycock and Steve Cooper, are here to answer all of your woes, be they mechanical or spiritual. Every month we will be giving advice, as well as some general tips. Don’t forget to send in your own tips, too.

Back together • Mark is once more mulling over the intricacies of the Honda ST70’s cute little clutch.

Clutch control • Scoop’s back on the spanners, but this time he’s delving into the black art of ancient clutches.

Wet paint! • This month we have the frame and other chassis parts back from the painters, after we had them laser stripped and resprayed. Things are looking mint indeed…

Bay-watch* • Kev Raymond keeps his eye on the choppy waters of the classic world to see if any projects, donors and bargains are out there worthy of being dragged out of the surf for some mouth-to-mouth…

HONDA VF1000R • Once Honda’s expensive flagship model, the VF1000R is now sensible money.

Leaky seals! • A mate’s bro’ goes back in time to buy a Yamaha stroker from France – but she’s incontinent! So what can Ralph do about it?

SHOW US YER SHED! • We want to see YOUR shed, your workshop, your garage space, your man/person cave – call it what you will! We want to know what you love and loathe about the space you have to fettle and – each month – we have a £50 Machine Mart voucher to give to you if you’re selected! Contact us at: bsimmonds@mortons.co.uk Don’t forget the pictures!

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Spend and mend! • He’s trying out new things and saving money with his own powder-coating – but he’s also spending a fair bit of wedge, is our Malc!

Have a seat! • Are you sitting comfortably? Then Pip will begin… He battles on with the Laredo and comes across a couple of...