Classic Motorcycle Mechanics

Winter is coming…

Winter has come early this year! No, not literally because as I type this, we’re basking in a lovely Indian summer. Instead, I mean figuratively in the Simmonds two-wheeled household…

Last time out, I gave you my feelings about my ZRX1100R Kawasaki and what I wanted to do with it: I had plans, but firstly I was to ride the bike and enjoy it. And I’ve since done so – which has hastened along my other plans. Let me explain…

Firstly, I want to get across to you all how different bikes feel from when they first hit the dealers’ showrooms. I’ve long been spoilt as a motorcycle journalist and

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