Classic Motorcycle Mechanics - August 2007
FEATURES
8> SUZUKI GSX1100
Gary Hurds heavyweight special for street or strip.
20> YAMAHA RD125B
Yamahas smallest twin packs an unexpectedly heavy punch.
28> BIMOTA TESI 1D
Pricey, exclusive - but was the hub-centre steering Bimota really worth it?
48> MIRA FILES
Small can be beautiful too. John Nutting recalls Suzukis delightful GT185 twin.
54> CLASSICS DOWN UNDER
Australian VJMC members strut their stuff at the clubs annual fiesta.
58> SHOWSTOPPERS
Ultra rare street scrambler Yam takes its turn in the limelight. Take a bow the YR2C...
62> STATESIDE SCENE
Bargains abound as the VJEMCs John DeBeck looks for a good deal as the North American riding season gets under way.
70> MASTER BLASTER
Nigel C. runs the rule over a superb XS650 flat-tracker.
76> THUNDERSPRINT 2007
All the action from a rain-swept Northwich as Rod takes to the track.
82> KAWASAKI Z650
What to say, what to pay... Lou Spokes dishes the dirt on Kawasakis popular middleweight four.
TECHNICAL
24> GETTING IT STRAIGHT
Rod discovers yet more damage on the Z900 project bike. Oh dear!
64> UP, DOWN AND ROUND
Mark Haycock looks at bearings, brakes and suspension.
68> HONDA CB500T
Watch and wonder as another readers project comes together before your very eyes.
REGULARS
15 > NEWS
Whats hot and what's happening.
36 > SHOW US YOURS
The very best readers bikes in our monthly showcase.
40 > VJMC
Vintage Japanese Motorcycle Club
44 > LETTERS
Speak your mind through our mailbag.
78 > BIKE BASHES
Events, rallies and shows.
80 > FEATURES INDEX
A dip into our archive.
86 > JAP CORNER
The ultimate emporium for your Jap classic.
91 > PROBLEM SOLVER
Free advice from our panel of experts.
95 > BIKES AND BITS
Buying or selling: the best place for a bargain.
102 > SERVICES GUIDE
Expert services for your bike.
105 > NOSTALGIA
Nikki Silvermans Cold War experience.
106 > NEXT MONTH
A peek at next months issue.
107 > BIKING LEMONS
Was the Suzuki SB200 the product of a heavy night out?