Classic Motorcycle Mechanics

Resistance is futile!

Iguess it’s just how these things go. Restoring a bike, I think is somewhat different. Ye, it has its own set of difficulties, twists and turns, however, building a special where a lot of parts are built from scratch, making things fit is a different ball game.

Despite trying to use as many standard items as possible, it’s all the small bits which seem to take up so much time, but if they’re not good then the overall function, look and finish are not going to be great. It’s no wonder so many projects end up unfinished in the back of the shed! Resilience to keep going is vital.

Now whatever people may think, I’m not a rich man. True, this has not

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