Classic Motorcycle Mechanics

Bashing fairings!

During the summer months I take every opportunity I can to ride my classic bikes and whether it’s a trip to the post office, getting groceries from the local shop or just riding for fun, it always feels nice when I ride my old bikes.

I feel that older bikes will always work better when they are ridden regularly and it also keeps the petrol fresh in the tank and carbs. I recently rode my 5000cc Flying Millyard V-twin to Kop Hill hill climb with my son Sam on his Kawasaki S3 666 five-cylinder and my brother Brian on his S2 350 four-cylinder. We were in the

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