Regular readers will know the 99 had quite an eventful summer holiday at the Le Mans Classic with the rest of the C&SC gang (News special, September). Several ‘issues’ occurred on its travels, meaning

Rich’s Dunstall Honda CB750 is a truly eye-catching creation. But after almost two decades languishing, it’s time to stop gawping and get it back on the road

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

1997-2007 | £1200-£5995 | 178mph | 164bhp

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…