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Buying notes and bench wisdom for classic motorcycle restorers.

Buying guide

Ironhead Sportster Buying Guide: How to Buy the Right One the First Time

Model and engine-size choices, cold-start noises, compression, leaks, charging, clutch, transmission, VIN, and title — checked in the right order.

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Buying guide

BMW Airhead Buying Guide

What to look at on an Airhead before the money moves — and how to go look at that /6 with confidence.

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Buying guide

Honda CB750 Buying Guide

Kick tires like you mean it: the CB750 checks that separate a sound SOHC bike from an expensive story.

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