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In this issue

DUCATI 900 SD DARMAH
Steve Cooper falls in love with this lovely Bologna L-twin.

TRIUMPH TIGER 955I
Bertie Simmonds talks Tiger and how you can bag one for just two grand.

Honda VFR750R - RC30

If there’s a more worshipped V4 out there, we’ve yet to see it: welcome to our reboot of the awesome VFR750R RC30…

2 mins

Mountain tension!

Award-winning motorcycle engineer!

Mountain tension!

5 mins

Fazer set to STUN!

What do you get when you mix CRK’s lovely café racer kit to Yamaha’s budget middleweight and the recently-retired Martin Fox? Well, one helluva foxy Fazer!

Fazer set to STUN!

6 mins

Project Suzuki 1984 RG250 part 4 BRUNO BARES ALL!

This month, while we wait for backorder engine parts, we strip the chassis back to the bare frame, assess what is needed and plan the reassembly…

Project Suzuki 1984 RG250 part 4 BRUNO BARES ALL!

6 mins

Project Kawasaki Z900 Stocker part 2 Ralph has a blast!

For the best finish on his Z900’s motor Ralph wants the best, so he visits Stephen Smethurst Casting Renovation to find out how it’s done properly.

Project Kawasaki Z900 Stocker part 2 Ralph has a blast!

10 mins

Project Suzuki TS400 Part 8 Loom with a view!

We’re getting down into the nitty-gritty this time with component testing and loom building. What could go wrong?

Project Suzuki TS400 Part 8 Loom with a view!

6 mins

Project Yamaha TX750 Part 12 A question of balance…

Only The Beach Boys had good vibrations… so what’s Mark been up to, to sort out the bad ones coming from his TX750?

Project Yamaha TX750 Part 12 A question of balance…

6 mins

Splitting links

Ralph Ferrand works with tools all day long – he sells them too at bikerstoolbox.co.uk so he knows what works.

Splitting links

4 mins

STAVROS: PRINCE OF PRANKSTERS!

It’s probably fair to say that Stephen JamesParrish’s persona and overall levity throughout his life have muddied the waters as to just how good a bike racer he was back in the day.

1 min

Metal magic!

Ralph Ferrand works with tools all day long – he sells them too at bikerstoolbox co uk so he knows what works.. .

Metal magic!

3 mins

Art in motion…

Let’s face it, a beautiful classic motorcycle is a rolling work of art. Meet Bob Spendlove, the biker who can put your pride and joy down on canvas for posterity.

Art in motion…

5 mins

Boiling hot!

Within Kettle Club circles, Phil Baldwin’s 1000cc four-cylinder version of Suzuki’s GT750 has become legendary. John Nutting takes ‘The Beast’ for a ride and comes back surprised

Boiling hot!

10+ mins

Project Suzuki TR750 part 13 Lucky for some!

Has it really been more than 12 issues (and much longer than a year) since we first saw Malc? He’s still on with his Suzuki triple special!

Project Suzuki TR750 part 13 Lucky for some!

6 mins

Big Kat diary!

Or how Big CC Racing turned Suzuki’s 2019 Katana retro into a wild, turbocharged street-sleeper

Big Kat diary!

8 mins

EVO XR!

Long-time biker, Matt Cain had a dream of building a special Suzuki GSX-R750L Evo… but it started off as a bit of a nightmare…

EVO XR!

5 mins

Naked Thunder!

Bertie comes over all unnecessary when he explains his love for Aprilia’s V-twins, especially when he gets naked. Sorry, when THEY get naked…

Naked Thunder!

10 mins

Starting and fettling!

I had been looking forward to fitting there chromed header pipes to my red Z1Super Six so I was really excited when the postman called with a large package from ACF Howell.

Starting and fettling!

5 mins

Project Kawasaki Z900 Stocker part 1 Stripping yarns!

Kindly given a box of old Zed bits, Ralph Ferrand is back on the case with one of his favourite four-strokes!

Project Kawasaki Z900 Stocker part 1 Stripping yarns!

6 mins

Suzuki TL1000R

Why are prices of the fat and frumpy TL1000R rising? Could we see a revival of a Suzuki sports V-twin?

Suzuki TL1000R

2 mins

Pressing matters!

Ralph Ferrand works with tools all day long – he sells them too at bikerstoolbox.co.uk so he knows what works.

Pressing matters!

3 mins

RETRO SPECTIVE Kawasaki Z1000

Stealing the name of a legendary Jap four sounds like sacrilege, but it wasn't. Welcome to the 2003-2009 Z1000...

RETRO SPECTIVE Kawasaki Z1000

2 mins

Project Belgarda Yamaha TDR125R part 1 - Saucy Seventeener!

If you were of a certain age, your 17th birthday meant you could finally get something 125cc sized to go ride on. Classic Motorcycle Mechanics welcomes Niall Brooking to talk about his exotic Yamaha TDR125R.

Project Belgarda Yamaha TDR125R part 1 - Saucy Seventeener!

5 mins

Some sorta Sanctuary!

Inspired by the great specials builds from AC Sanctuary, Bob Haughton and friends set about making their own Zed homage!

Some sorta Sanctuary!

5 mins

Very boring times!

Progress on my latest Super Six had virtually ground to a halt halfway through November.

Very boring times!

4 mins

KAWASAKI ZZR1400

It seems fitting that with the Kawasaki ZZR1400 being discontinued at the end of 2020 and 2021 rumoured to be bringing a new Suzuki Hayabusa, we check out this green king of speed.

KAWASAKI ZZR1400

2 mins

Peter Williams: Innovator, racer, gentleman…

Peter Williams, who sadly passed away in December, was more than just a talented motorcycle racer, he was also an innovator whose influences can be seen on modern machines to this day.

Peter Williams: Innovator, racer, gentleman…

1 min

DETREVNI SNOBBERY!

The GSX-R1100K was a bit of a handful and Suzuki’s successor the 1100L was supposed to turn all that on its head: literally, as it was the first Suzuki model with the soon-to-be-fashionable inverted or ‘upside-down’ front forks…

DETREVNI SNOBBERY!

10+ mins

Shanks' Pony

One of the sharpest Blades in the toolbox: careful with it, or you’ll get hurt! The RR4/5 was finally a full-fat 1000cc, used MotoGP technology from Valentino Rossi’s Honda RC211V, and it’s now a 17-year-old motorcycle: unbelievable…

Shanks' Pony

6 mins

Cat - isfaction!

Our Scoop rides the Suzuki TC120 ‘Trail Cat’ and comes away wondering why we Brits didn’t build something similar.

Cat - isfaction!

7 mins

Honda ST DAX Series

It’s a totally bonkers monkey bike that makes you smile!

Honda ST DAX Series

6 mins

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Classic Motorcycle Mechanics Magazine Description:

PublisherMortons

CategoryAutomotive

LanguageEnglish

FrequencyMonthly

Classic Motorcycle Mechanics is a monthly magazine that covers all aspects of classic motorcycles, from buying, restoring, and riding to customizing and racing. It is published by Mortons Media Group and is available in print and digital formats.

The magazine features articles on a variety of topics, such as:

* Buying and restoring: Advice on buying, restoring, and maintaining classic motorcycles.
* Riding: Features on classic motorcycles and their owners, as well as tips on riding and maintaining classic bikes.
* Customizing: Articles on customizing classic motorcycles, from minor modifications to full-blown restorations.
* Racing: Coverage of classic motorcycle racing events, from historic races to modern club events.
* People: Interviews with leading figures in the classic motorcycle world, from restorers to racers.

Classic Motorcycle Mechanics is a great resource for anyone who is interested in classic motorcycles. It is packed with information and inspiration, and it is a must-read for any classic motorcycle enthusiast. Subscribe today and stay up-to-date on all the latest news and features!

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