Techie Stuff

Purposely named “Techie Stuff”  to intrigue the curious, this section is devoted to short, but, hopefully interesting and informative motorcycle related articles. Some of the content has been sourced from our “Friends of JMN”  suppliers and Traders, other content being obtained from a wide variety of general information readily available.

Many visitors may already be familiar with some of the information, but to others it may be completely new. In putting this all together we have learned a lot of facts ourselves of which we were previously unaware. The content is for guidance only, hopefully explaining (in Layman’s terms) some of the properties of the various items and materials that bikers have used for many years to help maintain their motorcycles in good running order.

We hope that you enjoy reading these articles and that they serve to provide either a refresher of past knowledge, or that we can all learn something new from them.

Fake Bearings and Bearing Identification

Until talking to our Friends at ERIKS and TIMKEN in 2017, we had no idea just how widespread and serious the problem of counterfeit/fake bearings has actually become. Most of...

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Should we be thinking about getting our Bikes ready for the spring yet ??

Have a look at some cleaning products from one of our “Trusted Traders”

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Motorbike Battery Maintenance: The Dos and Dont’s

A motorbike can be a fun and practical way of getting around town, especially if you don't have access to public transportation or want to avoid dealing with the hassle....

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Ethanol & its Impact on Fuel Systems

Ethanol and its Impact on Fuel Systems Below we have reproduced an article submitted to us by a long-term member of the VMCC, Director and founder of Lynbrook Insurance Services...

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How to Keep Your Motorcycle Batteries From Going Flat

Motorcycles are a popular mode of transport today. To keep your vehicle running smoothly, a motorcycle battery is necessary. These batteries, though, can be very expensive. Additionally, they last less...

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Spark Plugs – the Engine Igniter

The “Spark Plug”  or, simply the “Plug”  has been around for a lot longer than you may imagine, in fact from as far back as 1860 when Étienne Lenoir used...

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Original Factory Records

Factory Records & Transfer Service DID YOU KNOW? That the VMCC now has custody of ALL the ORIGINAL MOTORCYCLE FACTORY RECORDS held by the Science Museum in London since the...

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Drive Chains

"I specialise in supplying high quality chains for motorbikes (especially for classic bikes) and automotive chains for race engines. I use my 38 years of experience to ensure you are...

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Vapour Blasting/Ultrasonic Cleaning

Vapour Blasting, Ultrasonic Cleaning & Aluminium Fin Repairs Vapour Blasting is an ideal process for restoring the finish on aluminium parts such as cylinder heads, crankcases and wheel hubs. Ultrasonic...

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George Pooley’s Hand-Built Specials

George Pooley’s Triumph & BSA Hand-Built Specials There is one guy whose machines always pull a crowd when Joe Johnson's Rob North Triples are on display at any show and...

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