In 1930 there were a number of different “K” series such as the K, K.S., K.N.S., K.S.S., K.N., K.E.S., K.C.R., K.N.S.S., K.T.T., and the K.T.P. These were all basically the same except for subtle differences such as mudguard design, primary

The BSA has spent its life in Switzerland and was delivered to the workshop in an amazingly un-mistreated condition.BSA A10’s are usually butchered or neglected in such a way that frame repairs due to corrosion need doing or engine parts ne

Here is a typical diagnosis case carried out through Emails for a customer. Date:  2014-10-21 17:01, David wrote regarding an engine rebuild on a Honda Goldwing limited edition GL1200 injection 1985, the problem was doing 80/90 mph smelled

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This particular Rickman Honda had been laid up for several years before it was given to us for an engine overhaul. We have rebuilt only a few Rickman Hondas in the past 20 years. The name Rickman enticed the purchaser to believe the engine

Triumph motorcycles seemed to have got everything sorted out when they introduced the 1970 triumph TR6. They are a joy to work on and a particularly good starting point for a novice engine builder, in that they are simple in construction wi

The little bikes are quite easy to restore as there is not an inordinate amount of chroming involved, most of the paint work is black including the wheel rims and spokes. The BSA C11 of 1939 vintage is not a very common beast and some spare

Good heat resistant engine paints are getting difficult to source as some have stopped being produced due to regulations on there chemical make up and possible health hazards. For the home based motorcycle restorers, the preferred method of

I was asked by a company to produce some parts in a material that I was unaccustomed with, the material was called Ferralium. The part that I had to machine had very high tolerances involved in its production, a very small batch was needed

Wheel building is an art if it is done properly. Many wheel come into our work shop from all over the UK for rebuilding and refurbishing. For example a pair of wheels were bought to us that not only needed respoking but needed new rims as t

Honda CX 500   This is a typical enquiry that we receive on a regular basis. I feel it important to air this on our blog as it shows good reciprocation of information between us and the customer (Simon). Simon initially gave me a breakdown

A customer took possession of A Ducati 250 mach 1 and bought it as a runner. After several attempts at starting it by bump starting and roller starting it would not start so he was asked to give Stotfold engineering a look at it. the engine

The Honda XL 125 has a good pedigree and reputation also there is many variants of these machines, the Americans love them for off roading as suggested on many U.S.A. forums. A favourite enhancement to the XL,s is to fit a molossi big bore

There comes a time in an engines life when it will require reboring or relining. This operation is called for when the engine has lost power due to the piston ring to cylinder clearance exceeding there maximum operating limits. The first po

Other than a full gasket and seal kit and your engine condition is within the limit and conditions conducive of a run in machine, it is always advisable to change the cam timing chain, if this brakes untold damage can occur to the top and b