Classic Motorcycle Mechanics
Classic Motorcycle Mechanics
This is the magazine dedicated to the buying, riding and rebuilding of the later classics and Japanese machines. Subscribe here.
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Daniel Wesley was aged just three in this photo: the RD250LC belongs to his mum. Daniel explained the history about her bike. “She bought it new, and still owns it. In 1982 it was stolen in Amsterdam, but thankfully we got it back. Me and my dad later went touring around Europe on it. The…
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Daniel Walford built this Yamaha RD400 in between operations. “It was last used in 1989. The bike is basically a proddy racer on the road. The engine is a 430cc, tuned by Stan Stephens. The chassis is pretty much stock except for the YPVS wheels and forks, deep braced swingarm and piggy back shocks.” Send…
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Chris Schafer from the USA bought his Honda CBX1000 new in 1979. He shared this Polaroid with us: “In 1984 I did a cross-country trip from Ohio to Los Angeles, I was going to the Olympics to spectate. This photo was on a stop, we were on the Bonneville Salt Flats.” Chris still owns the…
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Keith Taylor bought his first Suzuki GT380 new in 1975. Those memories live on with him: he’s just bought a 1978 model. “Fuel consumption is better these days, probably because I ride it a bit slower than I did back in the day!” Send us your nostalgic snaps of you back in the day with…
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John Kettlewell: “I bought this Honda NS400R when it was six months old: it was on the D plate. I borrowed £2200 from Barclays to buy it. Fuel consumption was steep, handling was sharp. After two years I stupidly swapped it for a MG Metro Turbo. I’d love another one, but prices are getting too…
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John Hannaford bought his Yamaha YR5 in July 1973, and in 1974 was he was a travelling marshal with the British Formula Racing Club. John also took the grid with his Yamaha: “I had my first race in October 1974, since then I’ve raced and used the bike on the road. I set about a…
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In this edition of Show Us Yours, take a look at Colin’s 1977 Yamaha YB100. Want to see your pride and joy in our magazine, on our website and on our social media pages? If so, fill in the form here>>
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In this edition of Show Us Yours, take a look at Graham Garner and Tony’s collection. Want to see your pride and joy in our magazine, on our website and on our social media pages? If so, fill in the form here>>
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On this edition of Show Us Yours, take a look at Steve’s Yamaha TZR125. Want to see your pride and joy in our magazine, on our website and on our social media pages? If so, fill in the form here>>
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In this edition of Show Us Yours, take a look at John Gough’s Yamaha Chappy. Want to see your pride and joy in our magazine, on our website and on our social media pages, fill in the form here>>
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