Classic Motorcycle Mechanics

Dedicated to the later classics and Japanese machines, Classic Motorcycle Mechanics has it all. Now 116 pages of road tests, rebuild guides, 'Street Specials' reviews and much much more... Staff Bikes - Classic Motorcycle Mechanics is the only magazine that "Buys its own bikes, rebuilds 'em and rides 'em".

Classic Motorcycle Mechanics • February 2025 Issue 448

The beauty of bike choice…

First of them all!

cmm Stuff • The latest riding kit, top tools, tyres, retro clothing and more!

Tested • Riding kit worn, tools twirled & tyres turned

LAST CALL FOR BRISTOL!

BRITISH BOBBER!

YAMAHA RACERS UP FOR AUCTION!

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SCOOPERMAN! • The sunny side of the classic world with the VJMC’s Steve Cooper

GARDNER’S HAT!

WIN TICKETS TO SEE HENRY COLE’S SHOW!

cmm events • Wanna get into CMM’s new events section? Then contact us at: BSimmonds@mortons.co.uk. You may even become ‘Event of the Month’!

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The way we were…

Sharpest Blade • Amazing to think that this machine is not far off 20 years old – just look at it! Goes well, too. Bertie Simmonds makes the case for the RR-6 being the best Blade ever…

Thirsty work! • Kawasaki’s 350 triples are very possibly the hidden gems of the family, but don’t expect frugality! Steve Cooper rides the S2A.

Going for Gold • BSA kindly came to CMM and asked us to run one of their ‘new’ Gold Stars for a few months last summer. Here’s our final report.

Suzuki 400cc four-strokes • Kawasaki have shown that it can be done – it’s time for Suzuki to be bold again.

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

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Q&A

Belts and races • With the budget really feeling the strain, it’s the moment of truth: PB finally belts up his 748.

BACK ISSUES • Whether it’s recent releases or vintage copies, step back in time and browse through the ages with the Classic Motorcycle Mechanics back issue collection.

Bringing up the rear! • Bad brakes aren’t good so some, like our Ralph here, ‘make do and mend’. In this case, making a unique hydraulic drum brake.

Bay-watch* • Kev Raymond keeps his eye on the choppy waters of the classic world to see if any projects, donors and bargains are out there worthy of being dragged out of the surf for some mouth-to-mouth…

HONDA NSR250 MC21 • Meet Honda’s 250cc two-stroke race-replica – generation 3. Lusted after and loved…

Smokin’! • Engine in, fluids filled, and Tim and Jeff fire up Uncle Bob’s Bridgestone BS90 Trail for the first time…

Back on the road • Mark’s sorted the brakes and things but still worries whether the old two-stroke race-rep will romp through its MoT.

SHOW US YER SHED! • We want to see YOUR shed, your workshop, your garage space, your man/person cave – call it what you will! We want to know what you love and loathe about the space you have to fettle and – each month – we have a £50 Venhill voucher for you to spend on Venhill’s British-made control cables and hoses if you’re selected! Contact us at: bsimmonds@mortons.co.uk. Don’t forget the pictures!

Tanks again! • Scoop goes all mad-scientist and wires up a rusted petrol tank. What’s he up to?

Let us spray! • Our Malc enrolled on an airbrush course to hone his skills – skills which he reckons would work for restorers/specials builders.

Next month • IN YOUR SYMPATHETICALLY RESTORED CMM!

Doc Martin And The Interceptors!