Classic Motorcycle Mechanics

I should be so lucky!

It’s been a while since I brought one of my first loves back into my life, but has she been the sharp, tight, sexy little beast I remember, or a saggy old girl that takes some work to get going?

This update has taken far too long to provide and with some racing commitments, kids who need to be kept alive, and the classic time-sapping ‘day job’, progress has been slow. After the bike’s arrival (known as Kylie – she’s small, sexy, is getting on a bit, sounds great and is great fun to be with) I decided just to get some miles in to understand what she was about and discover any gremlins. This started well with my excitement to relive the buzz from all those years ago on the rowdy little 400 building. Then came the first ride and the excitement turned to, I

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