* Ariel Leader Rebuild A zillion years ago, we started restoring an Ariel Leader. Halfway through, the happy spannerman lost access to his garage. This is what’s happened since then...

* BSA A50 Most folk opt for the A65, but Rod Ker considers instead the pros and cons of BSA’s 500cc unit twin

* BSA A65 If you prefer a bigger capacity Beezer under your belt, then Steve Wilson reviews his experiences with a variety of A65s, including an oil-in-frame Lightning and a 1962 Star

* Francis-Barnetts Abroad You don’t need a stonking great Beemer 1200 to go two-wheeled touring. Back in the day, Real Men rode massive mileages two-up on a Francis-Barnett Falcon

* Norton Singles Real life riders reveal all about their long term experiences with Norton’s Model 16, 18 and 19, Big 4, ES2 and even a Model 50 or two

* Panther 650 If you’re in search of a perfect Panther, then you might choose to fit a 650cc engine from a 120 Model into the rigid-rear end 100 Model chassis. Frank Westworth rode just such a beast

* Triumph Unit 650 Twins If you prefer your trad Brit twin to be of the Trumpet type, author Matt Vale provides an exhaustive and in-depth guide to the 1963 to 1970 unit construction 650s

* Triumph Hinckley Bonneville Our continuing series looks at tuning Triumph’s modern twin engine, including jetting theory, new exhausts, airbox alterations and more

Plus: Anarchy goggles at Halcyon; Odgie goes girder forking; Humbernut tackles silver brazing; PUB goes racing with a Dartela; Minton’s muses on motorcycle maintenance and Frank Westworth rides out to the Jampot rally