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The ABC
This 398cc motorcycle had a smooth transverse flat-twin engine. In production from......

The AJS Model 18S
In the early fifties the most popular British four-strokes were still pushrod singles. 500cc machines typical of this era were the Matchless G80 and......

Hit it with a Bigger Hammer
Molegrip the mechanic called me into the workshop one morning. "Boss" he said, "I just can't shift the flywheel on this scooter thing"......

Bearings
Bearings come in a variety of types depending on their application, and often with a bewildering variety of reference numbers......

Frame, Forks and Suspension
To stretch a spring into place without damaging
it by over-stretching often seems a daunting task
......

Helpful Hints for Ordering Parts
When ordering parts for your motorcycle it helps to remember one or two things. Alongside the obvious things......

Fitting New Piston Rings to 4 Stroke Engines
Thoroughly clean the piston and ensure all traces of carbon are removed from the piston ring grooves. Check for any signs of damage......

Electrical Notes
The great majority of British bikes post-war up to late sixties use a six volt British Pre-Focus headlamp bulb, which just drops into the back of the reflector. Some immediate post-war models however......

Fasteners
Well, I think of zips, and hooks and eyes when fasteners are mentioned. It took quite a while to accept that the new trade catalogue I was browsing was selling nuts and bolts, but there you are, that's progress for you, Fasteners.......

Tyres & Punctures
Some years ago, when the children were too small to answer back (and small enough to fit into a sports sidecar too) I was piloting our Vincent...

Chain
The Final Drive Chain is possibly the least thought about, most abused and neglected highly stressed mechanical component on the average motorcycle...

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