Classic Motorcycle Mechanics

Sooty and sweep!

It’s sleeves up time now and we’re going to get the motor out of the frame hopefully.

I’ve been checking the spares situation, buying the parts I know we’ll need for the engine strip and locating the parts that may be needed on the assumption that the crank may need a full overhaul. It really is quite amazing what is still available for old motorcycles if you’re prepared to do the legwork. The internet and social media in particular are potentially good hunting grounds so I now know where to go for rod kits, piston pins and the like. There are companies on line that are

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