January 2002

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Classic Motorcycle Mechanics

Running, riding and repairing Japanese, European and American classics from the 70s, 80s and 90s.

Classic Ride: Suzuki GSX1100/ Kawasaki GPz1100
We sample two of the last aircooled ?dinosaurs?.

Modified Ride: Morini 3 1/2
This Morini has been much modified - but they all are.

MIRA FILES: Honda V4
Honda?s first V4 (right) was quickly replaced by the sportier F model.

Marathon Test: Norton Commando
Thousands of miles on a British oil burner in the Seventies.

Times Gone By: Maxton Specials
Ron Williams is Maxton frames. We talk to the chassis genius.

Reader Restorations: Suzuki GT500
More kickstart problems for Andy.

Reader Restorations: Honda CB750KZ
An MoT and UK number plate.

In the Workshop: Electronic Ignition
Why go electronic? We look at the fors and againsts.

CB550 Project: Part 2
A second bike for spare parts.

In the Workshop: Disc brakes service
Have a go yourself.

Practical Tips: Starting singles
How not to look a right plonker.

Restorers Reference: Kawasaki Z1
Is the the best in Britain? All the info for would-be Z restorers.
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