Your repairs – 1985 Kawasaki GPZ 900R restoration: part 2
We catch up with Haynes manual fan and Kawasaki GPZ restorer Ash Rowland to find out how things are progressing with his 1980s motorcycle.
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Get yourself ready for the first motorcycle ride of spring
Has it been a few months since you last rode your bike? Haynes expert Martynn Randall explains how to get ready for that first ride.
Your repairs: 1985 Kawasaki GPZ900R
Ash Rowland is embarking on a passion project: restoring a 1985 Kawasaki GPZ900R that's the same age as him, and is using his Haynes manual as a guide...
Fixing fuel leaks on motorbikes
Martynn Randall has suffered fuel-system issues on his Yamaha and MZ bikes. Is E10 petrol to blame for wrecking the seals? He investigates.
Your repairs: 2012 Harley-Davidson CVO
Darren Yates loves riding his Harley-Davidson, and now he loves fixing it, too, with the help of Haynes
How to vacuum bleed motorcycle brakes
Haynes' technical editor explains how to use a vacuum-bleeding kit when changing the brake fluid on a motorcycle. You can get them for peanuts, but do they do a good enough job?...
IZH Planeta: from Russia with love
Martynn’s son's Soviet-era motorcycle has needed major surgery to replace the oil seals. Thankfully, reconditioned parts for the IZH bike are still available...
7 Things to Do to Get Your Bike Ready for Spring
It’s time to get your motorcycle out of storage and check the battery, tyres, brakes, fluids and more. Check out Martynn Randall’s bike maintenance tips.
Bike projects: BMW Rockster and IZH Planeta
Martynn has paused work on his BMW Rockster until spring, but has taken on another project that shares its origins with the Kalashnikov rifle – which is why finding parts could be a challenge.
Project Rockster is under way!
Martynn's bought a BMW R1150 Rockster with innovative Telelever suspension. Here he reveals what he'll be doing to the bike over the coming months...