Classic Motorcycle Mechanics

Fantastic Four!

These nostalgia-fuelled purchases seem to be getting a more regular occurrence at the Bolas household!

A few years back (ok, many years back) I had only ever ridden two-strokes! This was all about to change mid-1992 as I saw a 1988 FZ600 in PW Ranger, which was my local dealer at the time. I was very much in love with the twin headlights and silky white colour scheme, so when the offer of a test ride came up I thought it would be rude to say no.

Now, bearing in mind every bike I had ridden up to

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