All disc brakes operate in the same way – they push a pair of brake pads against either side of a brake rotor to slow or bring your bike to a halt. While these pads are seemingly simple components, th

Volvo 240 improvements Part 1

With the new bearings, piston rings and seals fitted into the 850 block (at last), it was time to pull the old 700cc engine from the Vegemite Special so certain other parts could be swapped over. Firs

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Volvo 240 improvements Part 1

Former police rider Stewart Mackie highlights the techniques you can deploy this summer to become more confident and skilful than ever