Joe Tinley (right) started tinkering with old British bikes as a kid thanks to his dad John (left). Joe ended up making it his full-time job and now Toolbox Lifestyle is a thriving firm specialising in Matchless and AJS

1955-1964 TRIUMPH T120 BONNEVILLE

1955-1964 1975-1984 YAMAHA RD350LC

Classic bike rear suspension can have a little more complexity than modern set-ups. Here’s what you need to know to keep things going up and down, not side to side…

1965-1974 NORTON COMMANDO

1994-2004 DUCATI 916