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1984 Hesketh V1000

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Hesketh was never big. If anything it was pitifully small — only a few hundred V1000s sold worldwide, but the same can't ...

Pre-Ride Check List

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Before you take a 100mph ride on your freshly rebuilt Classic it's sensible to make some final checks of your handiwork. ...

Pre-Ride Check List

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Before you take a 100mph ride on your freshly rebuilt Classic it's sensible to make some final checks of your handiwork. ...

Carbtune Pro

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There are a variety of options in synchronizing devices, from homemade to high- tech. We evaluated the Morgan Carbtune Pro. Technically this device is ...

Munch URS

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This Munch URS 500/four was one of two bikes assembled by the German Munch factory for the 1970 Grand Prix season. It ...

Still The Best – Triumph Engi...

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To keep the rain and dirt off the trousers it had a broadly valance front fender and heavily skirted rear wheel enclosure, which was ...

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Hesketh was never big. If anything it was pitifully small — only a few hundred V1000s sold worldwide, but the same can't be said for the bikes themselves. They're huge. A Hesketh's dimensions — 550Ibs dry weight and 59.5 inches from one wheel spindle ...

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Pre-Ride Check List

Before you take a 100mph ride on your freshly rebuilt Classic it's sensible to make some final checks of your handiwork. Re-check that all nuts and boils are tight, especially wheel spindie nuts. Check that all earth connections are tight. Check that you have sufficient ...

Documented In: Cruiser Lab

KAWASAKI Z-1000 (1977-1984)

What it is: Kawasaki's immortal Z1 engine, bored-out, in a variety of tweaked and restyled guises. Early models were slower than the 900s; later examples were faster. Not as desirable as a Z1/900, but benefits from a much improved chassis and brakes. Far, far cheaper ...

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KAWASAKI Z1-R (1978- 1980)

What it is: Sporty Z1000 with more power, slab-sided styling, bikini fairing and four-into-one exhaust. Never that popular because of its distinctive looks and tiny fuel tank (bigger 3.5 gallon option appeared on later models). Handles little better than a stock Z1000. Others in its ...

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48 Hours with Norton Commando

It was acid test time for our 48-hour speed build Norton Commando. Would the smart looking and freshly assembled 750 Roadster fire up easily? Or leave us wheezing wrecks with worn out legs? The bike's builder, Norton specialist Mick Hemmings, tickled the MK1 Concentrics, switched ...

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