Classic Motorcycle Mechanics - March 2006

FEATURES

gpz vs gsxr
Kawasakis GPz750 was a cutting edge sports bike, until the Gixer came along

reader restoration
Mark Mills brightens the streets of Armagh with this Elsie

cult bikes
We spotlight the Bultaco Sherpa, the bike that ruled the trials roost for over a decade

mira files
BMWs R80ST was the last of the old Boxers. John Nutting met it at the end of the line

showstoppers
Check out this stunning Bridgestone 350GTO

MOTOBECANE 350
Its a two stroke triple, and its French!

stateside scene
Jim Townsend introduces the American end of the VJMC

HONDA CX500
Chris Pearson rides Hondas unlikely classic

buying bikes
Why would anyone buy a Honda VT250? Rod Ker ponders

nostalgia
When Farmer Giles met this Honda CB72, something had to give

fizzy days
Tea and biscuits in the front room

engine rebuild
Rod adds the finishing touches to our Z1 engine

TECHNICAL

rd400 clutch REBUILD
Pete Monks gets to grips

in the workshop
Overhauling the CB750 fuel tap

PLUS ALL THE USUAL SUSPECTS