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Harley-Davidson SX350
Restored
I thought you might like to see my recently completed restoration. The bike was purchased in the mid-1990s and had been awaiting its turn in my garage whilst other builds took priority. I have a collection of these Harley-Davidson two-strokes [we featured Michael’s H-Ds in the September 2022 issue – Ed] and wanted to do something a little different with this particular one. So I decided to fit a flat-tracker seat unit – the work involved cutting away the rear frame behind the shocks and the fabrication of replacement frame work.
BSA A65
Restored
When I got my 1972 A65, the engine was in an A10 frame with Yamaha forks and swing arm. I sold everything but the engine, then gradually got all the parts I needed over the course of about seven years (mostly through birthday and Christmas presents) and built the bike. My mum is very proud that she bought me the top nuts for my forks! I was really excited to take it out on its first ever ride, which was amazing until the engine seized solid and locked the back wheel. The engine had to be rebuilt, but it wasn’t all bad – Iswapped loads of worn-out bits for SRM parts, including a timing-side bearing conversion. It’s my first 650cc twin – a great bike that’s bags of fun, with plenty of power for me.
Royal Enfield Crusader Sports 250
Restored
I bought this as the proverbial box of bits a couple of years ago. It had been stripped for a rebuild in the early ’80s, but then sat in a succession of garages around Glasgow, slowly rotting away. I decided that it wasn’t going to be a pure concours restoration, but a nice, presentable bike that I could ride to a show and not stress too much about actually getting out and riding her. I wanted to do as much of the work myself, including the paintwork and pinstriping. It was also the first time I’ve built wheels or done a full engine rebuild, and I completely rewired her.
She now has just under 500 miles under her wheels since she was finished in spring 2023 and has turned out to be delightful to ride
