The 1970s and 1980s were wonderful eras for the motorcycle, with their assortment of crazy two-strokes, and the first multi-cylinder superbikes coming thick and fast from Japan. It was a time of fast-paced engineering advances, and a time in motorcycle history that is unlikely ever to be repeated. Thoseover-budget motorcycles that we longed for then, are now available well within budget ... and just waiting to be restored.This book will guide you, in detail, through every stage of classic motorcycle restoration. From sourcing a bike, to outlining each of the techniques, tips and tricks used by experts, this guide will save you time, money, and – best of all – show you that you don’t need expert knowledge or a fully-fitted workshop to restore your dream bike.Packed full of photographs, and with detailed instructions, this book is the perfect companion for any classic motorcycle restorer.
How to Paint Classic Cars takes you through each stage of painting a car, from planning, to safety, to finishing. Move forward on your painting projects with skill and the confidence you need for a pe
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An easy to follow guide to restoring a classic Mazda MX-5/Miata - the world's favourite small sports car. This book takes you step-by-step through choosing a project car, looking the car over, pla
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If you can still remember the signature of many 70s motorcycles - the characteristic sound and smell of a 2-cylinder 2-stroke engine - then you'll find pleasure in the knowledge that there are many of
This Enthusiast's Restoration Manual provides step by step instructions for restoring your Triumph TR2, 3, 3A, 4 and $A. As well as his own substantial experience and that of other amateur restorers,
Here is the ultimate resource packed with restoration know-how on all kinds of interior fittings in your classic car.Starting with an initial cleaning, this new volume produced in close co-operation w
Remember the smell of Castrol R at a 1960s scramble? Or riding a 1970s trials bike through every type of natural obstacle possible? If you want to revisit those memories, or relive the competition of
Written by an enthusiast with many years experience of working on classic British motorcycles - but with little experience of working on these iconic machines - this book covers the complete dismantli
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Although classic car electrical systems are notoriously idiosyncratic, temperamental, and difficult to work with, a key to keeping an older vehicle on the road is correct and regular maintenance of th
Here's the long awaited definitive guide to restoring the Citro\235n 2CV and its close relatives the Dyane, Van, Ami 6 & Mehari. Aimed at the owner, here is a step-by-step, hands-on guide to every
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