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Motorcycle Maintenance
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Saturday, January 26, 2013
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Monday, June 17, 2013
Maintaining a classic motorcycle in tip top condition is easy. However, when a motorcycle lasts considerably longer than the manufacturer anticipated (as is the case with most classics and all vint... -
What Are Drum Brakes?
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Sunday, May 23, 2010
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Monday, June 17, 2013
Internal expanding shoe braking systems have been around since motorcycles became popular. Better known as the drum brake, these brakes offer a simple, cost effective, easy to adjust, and relativel... -
Classic Motorcycle Identification
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Tuesday, February 07, 2012
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Monday, June 17, 2013
Identifying a classic or vintage motorcycle is generally easy, but every now and then, a motorcycle comes up for sale with none of the telltale pieces intact. How to identify a classic or vintage m... -
Vespa Restoration
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Tuesday, April 26, 2011
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Monday, June 17, 2013
Although the Vespa’s have proven to be reliable machines, during a restoration a scooter must be fully disassembled to check for damage or cracks on the chassis which may need welding. -
BSA Royal Star Restoration
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Saturday, May 22, 2010
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Monday, June 17, 2013
Restoration projects come in all types. Some bikes require basic mechanical work and some just need some fresh paint. Others, like this 1966 BSA A50 Royal Star, are in pretty bad shape when you get... -
Dissassembled Bike
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Saturday, May 22, 2010
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Monday, June 17, 2013
Restoration projects come in all types. Some bikes require basic mechanical work and some just need some fresh paint. Others, like this 1966 BSA A50 Royal Star, are in pretty bad shape when you get... -
Motorcycle Brakes, Fitting New Brake Shoes
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Monday, June 17, 2013
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Monday, June 17, 2013
Replacing motorcycle brake shoes is relatively easy. However, there are some important safety issues to consider. -
Motorcycles in Movies
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Sunday, May 19, 2013
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Friday, June 14, 2013
If you asked a classic motorcycle enthusiast which movie featuring a motorcycles came to mind first, he or she would probably say On Any Sunday. Although not a movie per se, this classic biking do... -
Classic Motorcycle Wiring
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Saturday, May 04, 2013
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Friday, June 14, 2013
To completely rewire a motorcycle, the owner or mechanic must have considerable previous experience, or at the very least, the ability to read a schematic wiring diagram. That being said, it is a r... -
Collecting British Bikes
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Thursday, December 23, 2010
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Friday, June 14, 2013
Ask a non-motorcyclist to name a classic bike and they would probably pick a British bike. Early Nortons, Triumphs and BSAs are considered typical classic motorcycles. But for someone considering b... -
Five Easy Ways of Improving Your Classic
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Friday, June 14, 2013
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Friday, June 14, 2013
Modifying older classic motorcycles, in light of new technology or materials, can make a huge difference to the owners enjoyment of riding it. -
Hodaka 125 Wombat Restoration
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Friday, June 07, 2013
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Friday, June 07, 2013
With most parts still available, Hodaka dirt bikes make popular classic motorcycle restoration projects. The machine featured here is styled after a factory prototype. -
Yamaha DT1
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Thursday, September 20, 2012
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Friday, June 07, 2013
The Yamaha DT was not only a perfect fit into a gap in the motorcycle market, the timing of its release was also perfect. -
Which Classic Motorcycle to Buy
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Tuesday, June 19, 2012
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Friday, June 07, 2013
Buying a classic motorcycle requires a lot of consideration, especially if the would-be owner is new to classic motorcycles. There are numerous types and sizes to choose from and, in general, there... -
Hodaka
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Wednesday, May 22, 2013
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Friday, June 07, 2013
Yamaguchi motorcycles was the forerunner of what was to become Hodaka motorcycles in the US. The Hodaka range became very popular during the boom years of off-road riding in the 60s and 70s. -
Classic Motorcycle Posters
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Sunday, January 09, 2011
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Wednesday, June 05, 2013
Posters have been used since the very beginning of the motorcycle industry. Today, posters are very popular amongst classic bike enthusiasts, and historically important or unique posters will chang... -
Plating Motorcycle Parts at Home
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Wednesday, June 05, 2013
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Wednesday, June 05, 2013
For the home mechanic who may be restoring a classic motorcycle, there are some plating kits on the market designed specifically for home use or do-it-yourself plating. -
Classic Motorcycle Parts--Grit Blasting
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Sunday, July 15, 2012
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Wednesday, June 05, 2013
To return a motorcycle component (such as a frame) to its original “as new” condition often requires the use of a sand or grit blaster. However, there are some important rules to follow... -
Motorcycle Jobs for Winter Time
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Sunday, December 04, 2011
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Wednesday, June 05, 2013
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Honda CB750F Restoration
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Wednesday, June 06, 2012
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Wednesday, June 05, 2013
The management of the Honda importers in Canada kindly agreed to let members of their riders’ association (all employees) to restore two motorcycles which ultimately will be on display in the... -
Motorcycle Chrome Plating
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Friday, August 27, 2010
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Wednesday, June 05, 2013
With a few exceptions, all parts on a motorcycle have undergone some painting or plating process; the most well known of plating processes is, of course, chromium plating. The highly reflective bri... -
TT Racing Sidecars
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Friday, May 17, 2013
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Wednesday, May 29, 2013
The first sidecar race on the Isle of Man was in 1923. In 2013 the ACU organized a parade lap of some of the best-known sidecars from the various decades. -
Inspecting a Classic Racer
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Wednesday, April 24, 2013
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Tuesday, May 28, 2013
Buying any classic or vintage motorcycle must be done with care, on a racer many more items must be considered. A careful inspection, therefore, must be done. -
Motorcycle Riders’ Undersuits for Hot Weather Riding
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Thursday, May 17, 2012
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Tuesday, May 28, 2013
To counter the problems associated with hot weather motorcycle riding, a number of companies such as Moto-D, Fieldsheer and Alpinestars have developed undergarments specifically designed to make ho... -
Advanced Motorcycle Riding Tips
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Thursday, April 07, 2011
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Tuesday, May 28, 2013
Advanced classic motorcycle riding is typically undertaken on a race track. However, taking to the race track for the first time can be a daunting experience. But with a planned approach, the exper... -
Yamaha TD2, One Owner from New
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Tuesday, May 28, 2013
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Tuesday, May 28, 2013
When British rider Rodney Gould won the 1970 250-cc world championship on a private Yamaha TD-2, riders from all over the world wanted one. Australian Davey Keenan purchased his TD-2 from Taylor C... -
Vespa 50s
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Monday, May 27, 2013
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Monday, May 27, 2013
In 2013 Vespa celebrated the 50th anniversary of their 50-cc scooter. Early sales success for the little scooter can be seen from the manufacturing numbers—from 2484 made in the first year of... -
Classic Motorcycle Art
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Monday, March 28, 2011
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Friday, May 24, 2013
Art and classic motorcycles are synonymous. From the framed painting of an owner's classic, through collections of posters, to pin striping on a fender, art and classic motorcycles go together. -
Classic Motorcycles in 2013
Created:
Wednesday, January 02, 2013
Updated:
Wednesday, May 22, 2013
Making plans is part of the fun of a hobby such as collecting or riding classic motorcycles. From races, to swap meets, to shows, there are plenty of events to choose from in 2013. -
How to Road Race Classic Sidecars
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Wednesday, October 26, 2011
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Friday, May 17, 2013
Learning to race a sidecar is not easy, especially if the race track has many different corners to master. The skills required are special to this branch of motorsport and bring much satisfaction t... -
Race Replica Classic Motorcycles
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Wednesday, May 08, 2013
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Wednesday, May 08, 2013
Replica motorcycles have been around since motorcycling first became popular, many are now collectible in their own right. -
Yamaha RD/RD500
Created:
Thursday, October 18, 2012
Updated:
Wednesday, May 08, 2013
Two Japanese companies motorcycle dominated the 500 GP class between them from 1975 until the introduction of MotoGP in 2002: Suzuki and Yamaha. Both built replicas of their racers: the Gamma and t...