Derek's Recent Activity

I mind the brakes fine. The front was almost non-existant and the back one would lock up at anything more than a light touch. Mine had...

Mar 26, 2026 at 4:15 PM

Thank goodness all those MotoGP riders can manage without any electronic interventions!

Mar 26, 2026 at 3:05 PM

My first proper bike that I passed my test on was an Ariel Arrow Super Sport just like that. It wisna a bike that I took to.

Mar 26, 2026 at 1:34 PM

Today I got my 1965 160 Monza Junior out of winter slumber. Fuel in tank, air in tyres, new spark plug - and it runs perfectly. [ATTACH]

Mar 24, 2026 at 4:42 PM

I think I'd prefer the Manx to the C10 though, although it has made it up the Lecht.

Mar 23, 2026 at 11:15 PM

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Mar 23, 2026 at 11:13 PM

No electronics on my 1948 BSA ZB32. It will even run without a battery, dynamo for lights and magneto ignition. [ATTACH]

Mar 23, 2026 at 1:00 PM

Since no one seems to want this it will be going for scrap.

Mar 22, 2026 at 1:39 PM

Easy way to check which cylinder is misfiring is to start it from cold and run the engine for about 15 seconds. Then cautiously feel the...

Mar 22, 2026 at 1:35 PM

Thing is, will these electronic reliant bikes still be on the road in 25 years time? The guy with his 40 to 50 year old Ducati will...

Mar 22, 2026 at 1:19 PM

Loctite Bearing Fit might provide a solution.

Mar 22, 2026 at 10:33 AM