Classic Motorcycle Mechanics

Déjà vu

Project Yamaha CS3C part 2

Oh the best laid plans of small rodents and old geezers eh?

As John Lennon once ventured: “Life is what happens to you while you’re busy making other plans.” And when it comes to the Yamaha CS3C up on the bench, the ex-mop top is right. Little of late has gone as either proposed, expected or desired.

Spannering on the little green street scrambler, it’s obvious some parts of the bike are better than others. As reported previously the wheel rims cleaned up much better than I’d hoped and both exhausts and their heat shield aren’t too shabby either: which in a way is a shame because the left-hand unit is definitely the

You’re reading a preview, subscribe to read more.

More from Classic Motorcycle Mechanics

Classic Motorcycle Mechanics1 min read
The Way We Were…
Send us your nostalgic snaps of you back in the day with your steed! Either send to me at bsimmonds@mortons.co.uk or via our vibrant Facebook page. C’mon, we’ll send you a T-shirt if you are our first pick! www.facebook.com/ClassicMechanics/ www.twit
Classic Motorcycle Mechanics1 min read
Classic Motorcycle Mechanics
Publisher: Tim Hartley thartley@mortons.co.uk Publishing Director: Dan Savage asavage@mortons.co.uk Designer: Michael Baumber Production Editor: Mike Cowton Group Advertising Manager: Sue Keily Advertising: Owen Hibbert OHibbert@mortons.co.uk Tel: 01
Classic Motorcycle Mechanics2 min read
Playing the Joker
Did legendary racer Phil Read have a love-hate relationship with the Isle of Man or was it just TT race fans that had a love-hate relationship with ‘The Prince of Speed’ himself? This shot, from legendary lensman Nick Nicholls, shows Phil on his Yama

Related Books & Audiobooks