Mike’s R1 streetfighter (slight return)
How can a chromed engine cover stop the ignition working?
How can a chromed engine cover stop the ignition working?
Rewired last winter, now running like a dream
A newly-built Commando in need of a newly-built loom
How to wire up the classic Brit cafe racer
Most GSX-Rs are blue and white. For some reason this one isn’t
Every Triton is different, including this one
New ignition and charging for a very old-school Suzuki
New wires and ignition for a 1980s Italian masterpiece
Highly affordable 1970s Z1000 only needs a new loom and ignition to get going
A much hacked-about loom spoils an otherwise very tidy streetfighter. Time to start again
In 1984 there were thousands of these bikes. Now they’re rare as hen’s teeth, and usually in need of a new loom
An almost perfect 500 GP replica. No wonder it took eight years to build
70s Guzzi tourer reborn as a practical cafe racer
Much-modified Hinckley triple needs a new loom to tidy things up
It’s a chopper, baby. Which means the wiring gets a hard life
Very tasty Triumph twin seeks low-maintenance sparks
Usually, the best thing to do with a Bantam is ditch the 6V electrics
Very tasty Triumph twin seeks low-maintenance sparks
Am amazing custom bike which now has an amazing custom loom
When the original ignition box fades away, you need an Ignitech
Push-button switchgear for £35 – and no hidden extras
How to make a 2004 Honda Fireblade better: remove the alarm
A strong, simple loom for a Classic TT racer
How to fix a Harley with a dead security module
Recently rewired cafe racer seeks new home
Modifying a dirt racer to go globetrotting turns out to be even harder than I thought
People love modifying Hinckley twins – but their electrics are pretty complicated
It’s a square four two stroke. It can only be an RG500. Purists look away now
From grandfather to father to son: a much-loved heirloom bike that came back after a very long slumber
Sublime track day bike needs its wiring simplified
Another Fenland Choppers creation gets its electrons
A full restoration, built the hard way – from individually sourced spares
Nice bike – except it needs bringing back from the dead
Ultra-skinny Hog requires ultra-skinny wiring loom
Mechanically, the bike was rock solid. Electrically, it needed a refresh
With a few repairs, the original loom on this Meriden Bonnie is still good
A very well-built special, greatly improved by removing the original front end
A gorgeous bike with weak 6 volt electrics. You can make them less weak, but they’re never going to be strong
The engine and swing arm come from a Bimota race replica. Everything else is bespoke
As adorable as a new puppy. But it didn’t run
You can make a Boxer cafe racer with bolt-on bits – or you can do this
A Yamaha 350 Power Valve with some very trick stuff on it
Before Ducati made Panigales they made things like this
Honda’s XR650 enduro wasn’t designed as a round-the-world bike. But it can be adapted
Most cafe racers are disguised roadbikes, but this one has a genuine racing frame
There’s a strange thing about BMW Boxers. They develop a fondness for pyrotechnics in their old age
A 45,000-mile Harley chop gets a total electrical refresh