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...
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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...
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...
Motorcycle safety checks to make before riding
Don't get stranded by the side of the road – these motorcycle checks won't take long to do and will help you catch a potential issue before it becomes a breakdown nightmare...
BMW R100RS restoration latest and dash cam installation
This time Martynn has been focusing on his BMW R100RS motorcycle's engine while Rob has switched his dash cam from one car to another...
Why brake fluid needs to be changed regularly
What happens to brake fluid if it's not changed when it should be? Martynn reveals the shocking state of the 'fluid' in a motorcycle he's been renovating...