Classic bike servicing
Motorbike maintenance is in full swing at RIDE70s!
Fitting new exhaust brackets on the Bonneville T120
Riding classic motorcycles further than the cake shop is not for everybody, you probably know that already. These bikes require constant attention if they are to perform well tour after tour and for thousands of miles each year. Some argue they weren’t made for touring, some that it’s a shame and we should jail them in our sitting room, but we believe in sharing our retro motorcycle passion and the joy that come with riding these beautiful organic machines. Each and every one offers a unique thrilling experience, and wants to be ridden and cared for as if it were your lover. During our Italian tours we are constantly checking on them, making sure they are enjoyable and safe to ride. Then come winter, our major servicing operation begins.
A Kawasaki Z900 from 1976 waiting its turn to be restored.
Busy RIDE 70s clubhouse
Out in the sun, checking and oiling all cables, as well as cleaning, lubricating and adjusting all brakes (especially drums - we know you love ‘em!).
Firing up the Benelli Tornado 650 for a test ride.
For bigger jobs we work with Gino, our trusted vintage motorcycle mechanic.
’One of our clients from UK asked us to prepare his Triumph Bonneville for his upcoming Sicilian Spring tour so we took it to him, and discovered a seized piston and scored and pitted cylinders. After this overhaul the old Brit won’t be smoking white any more.
Working in the sun outside on the Ducati Scrambler 350 and 450. These Italian sisters are so much fun to ride.
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