How to Restore Classic Off-road Motorcycles provides the classic off-road enthusiast with a step-by-step guide through a full restoration. Whether a post 1950 machine, or a more modern 80s twin shock, everything is covered in detail, from initial dismantling and parts sourcing to being ready to compete, including set-up and maintenance.
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 earlier times, this book is for you. Buying, restoring, and riding classic off-road competition bikes is now something that you can do!
This book gives enthusiasts of classic off-road competition motorcycles a step-by-step guide to a full restoration. Covering dismantling the motorcycle and its components, restoring and sourcing parts, paint spraying, decals and polishing. With chapters covering engine, frame, forks, fuel, exhaust, seat, brakes and tyres, you’ll see how to take a bike from scratch to a full rebuild; then on to safe set-up and general maintenance. Includes chapters focussing specifically on pre-65 and twin shock models.
Aimed at the beginner and seasoned motorbike restorer alike
Real life restoration carried out by the author
Advice on project choice and the preparation process
Step-by-step guidance with hundreds of photographs
Dismantling, restoring and sourcing parts, and rebuilding
Recommendations on repairs, renovations and parts replacements
Special tools, their purchase, use and alternatives
Restoring mechanical parts, such as engine, gearbox, brakes, and electrics
Tackling bodywork: spraying, polishing, seat re-covering, decals, forks and tyres
