Classic Motorcycle Mechanics

Indian country!

Thank heavens for mates, that’s all I can say! My good friend Simon Neil had kindly volunteered to act as ‘my agent’ and deal with the seller of the Suzuki TS400.

Even better, he’d also offered to home the bike while I arranged onward transport. That meant the bike was out from under the feet of Chris the seller who was in the process of moving home along with all his bikes. Between the three of us we’d agreed that it made sense to ensure that rather spiffing paint job was out of harm’s way and in Simon’s garage. If you’re going to buy a bike from overseas be aware that banks are in the

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