| Do you have a memory of a local motorcyclist | | | | already it's started to increase in value. It |
| and his motorcycle, and how you wished you | | | | doesn't need to be a complete nuts and bolts |
| could be the owner of that fine metal steed? | | | | restoration to increase the value, with some |
| | | | extra care even as you enjoy riding it over a |
| Many of us look back with fond memories of | | | | few years, a classic bikes value can increase |
| motorcycles of days gone by, and remember how | | | | greatly, and could mean you can make a tidy |
| cool they looked, and how we wished we could | | | | profit if you decide to sell it later. |
| own one at the time. Now we're older the | | | | |
| bikes have moved on, but that doesn't mean we | | | | It may take some time to restore a classic |
| should forget all about those old motorbikes. | | | | motorcycle, but it doesn't need to be done |
| In fact the opposite is true, now those bikes | | | | all at once. Some vintage motorcycles are |
| we looked at with awe and envy all those | | | | ridden when possible, and worked on between |
| years gone by are becoming classics, and as | | | | rides. My own motorcycle is always left in a |
| such are worth saving from the scrapheap. | | | | usable state between work being carried out. |
| | | | All it means is you don't have a perfect bike |
| Classic motorcycle restoration isn't all | | | | straight away. You don't even need to be |
| about locking yourself away in a garage and | | | | riding the bike to take your time over the |
| becoming an expert on which grade of chrome | | | | resoration, a lot of classic motorcycles are |
| was used to plate the headlamp retaining | | | | left in bits for a long while as the owners |
| bolt. Motorcycle restoration is a fun hobby | | | | can't afford to buy the parts they need all |
| for everyone, from the DIY mechanic to those | | | | at once. |
| who just want to ride a motorcycle they never | | | | |
| could afford when they were younger. You | | | | There are plenty of classic motorcycles out |
| don't even need to have a lot of spare money | | | | there still to choose from, and your own |
| as some classic motorbikes can be picked up | | | | teenage favorites could well be just waiting |
| quite cheaply in various states of repair. | | | | for you to pick them up and give them a home. |
| Some motorbikes can, with a little attention, | | | | Imagine living out that teenage fantasy of |
| be ridden almost immediately and yet still | | | | owning the motorcycle of your dreams, it |
| not hit your wallet too hard. | | | | doesn't matter that it's 20 years on you can |
| | | | still enjoy owning that dream motorbike. Only |
| Another thing worth thinking about is the | | | | now instead of being called a teenage |
| investment factor of classic motorcycle | | | | hoodlum, you'd be a respected classic |
| restoration. You can pick up a cheap bike, do | | | | motorcycle owner. |
| some small repairs and cosmetic tidying, and | | | | |