‘we take off quite a few cretinous parts’

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Classic Bike Magazine

20 August, 2025

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‘it all came from a hobby getting out of hand’

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

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Chassis shenanigans

Having finally got on top of his Yamaha RD200DX’s engine, Alex turns his attention to its wayward handling to make the most of glorious autumnal weather

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A right crank

Last month, Rick explored what had caused Tony Cull’s Triumph TR6C engine to give its former owner such trouble. This month, the question is how to stop it happening again

Car

‘what sets it apart is the attention to detail, helped by an ecosystem of aerospace suppliers’

B ack on two wheels this month – ...

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‘it’s even still on the original tyres’

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

RiDE

Boxer twin gets boxed up

Garden-related trip means Si gets the spanners out

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‘it all came from a hobby getting out of hand’

Classic Bike

Chassis shenanigans

Having finally got on top of his Yamaha RD200DX’s engine, Alex turns his attention to its wayward handling to make the most of glorious autumnal weather

Classic Bike

A right crank

Last month, Rick explored what had caused Tony Cull’s Triumph TR6C engine to give its former owner such trouble. This month, the question is how to stop it happening again

Car

‘what sets it apart is the attention to detail, helped by an ecosystem of aerospace suppliers’

B ack on two wheels this month – ...

Classic Bike

‘it’s even still on the original tyres’

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

RiDE

Boxer twin gets boxed up

Garden-related trip means Si gets the spanners out

‘we take off quite a few cretinous parts’

‘We take off quite a few cr

Classic Bike Magazine

20 August, 2025

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