Classics
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ARCHIVE: Rainey Reigns
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VJMC’s Steve Cooper remembers… With the YZR finally in fine fettle, Yamaha looked to be in with a shot of reclaiming the title Rider coach, trackside fettler and GP guru Kel Carruthers had gone but Yamaha was still in dire need of reclaiming the prestigious Number One plate. As was always the case, ‘more power’…
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EVENT: The Malle Mile Festival
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July 18-21 / Lincolnshire / www.mallelondon.com We’ve always heard great things about this super-cool biker bash that takes place every summer. Everyone we know that’s been has nothing but nice things to say. With that kind of reputation, it should come as no surprise they’re gearing up for their 10th time at it. If you’re…
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PROJECT: Buying and restoring a classic
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The good folks at Classic Bike Guide magazine have been sharing their hard-won wisdom about what’s involved when hunting out and fixing up old bikes. WORDS and PHOTOS: Matt Hull What are you buying? Look at what you’re getting – is it complete? If it’s a runner, then get a ride if you can (make…
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Cost-effective Classics: SUZUKI RF900
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Rated four out of five or better on numerous websites for performance, quality and equipment, it’s the sub-£4000 bike with a 160mph potential. Sold as a ‘budget bike’ back in the late 90s, there’s little that’s shabby about this bike! Tough as they come, reliable, torquey, hugely capable and comfortable, Suzuki’s RF900 ticks so many…