CDS Classic Motorcycle Maintenance

CDS Classic Motorcycle Maintenance A mechanic with over 30 years experience. Maintenance and recommissioning of classic British, Europ Quality parts always used, genuine when available.

Set up in July 2016 Chris Smith a trained mechanic with 30 years of experience working on classic motorbikes. High quality maintenance, engine rebuilds and recommissioning of classic motorcycles undertaken. Some work on modern bikes accepted, please contact me to discuss. Access to most engineering facilities including cylinder re-bores ect. Please see photos of my previous customer vehicles and d

escriptions of work. Collect and delivery available of bikes available. MOT's can be arranged offsite. Please contact me on 07801482610 or [email protected] to discuss your requirements.

25/12/2020

Happy Christmas to all our customers past and present 🎄

Now i might be wrong but i dont think these ball bearings should look like this. These operate the ramping system in the...
16/12/2020

Now i might be wrong but i dont think these ball bearings should look like this. These operate the ramping system in the Hondas cable operated disc. Combined with the seized solid cable it made braking an experience!!

Another cute little lightweight. Can anyone guess what its in for? Yep not charging, among other things.For a change the...
15/12/2020

Another cute little lightweight. Can anyone guess what its in for? Yep not charging, among other things.
For a change the problem was the magnet had lost its power.
Charging fine now with a replacement , now to attack that non funtioning cable operated disc brake.

I think i might possibly have found the reason the Harley isnt charging!
04/12/2020

I think i might possibly have found the reason the Harley isnt charging!

Now this really is something different for me. More Electrical/charging problems!
02/12/2020

Now this really is something different for me.
More Electrical/charging problems!

MZ 301 needing crankcases split to repair gearbox. They didnt want to come apart so had to build a puller.
02/12/2020

MZ 301 needing crankcases split to repair gearbox. They didnt want to come apart so had to build a puller.

Had a few nice smaller bikes in to work on over the last few weeks.Ariel arrow for complete engine rebuild. Tiger cub's ...
25/11/2020

Had a few nice smaller bikes in to work on over the last few weeks.
Ariel arrow for complete engine rebuild. Tiger cub's clutch had eaten its way out of the primary cover. The bantam just didnt want to start so had a full ignition overhaul.

Andy's 350 AJS on the ramp being worked on. New stator and battery fitted. Switch connectors replaced and various wiring...
10/09/2020

Andy's 350 AJS on the ramp being worked on. New stator and battery fitted. Switch connectors replaced and various wiring problems sorted out. Now charging like a bull elephant and all the lights work correctly.

The brakes were a bit noisy and not stopping the bike too well.
03/07/2020

The brakes were a bit noisy and not stopping the bike too well.

If you don't want to buy a new primary chain and the adjuster doesn't reach, just silicone a bit of plate under it till ...
03/07/2020

If you don't want to buy a new primary chain and the adjuster doesn't reach, just silicone a bit of plate under it till it does!!

If you don't have the correct bulb ,get a bit of tin and some solder and make your own!
03/07/2020

If you don't have the correct bulb ,get a bit of tin and some solder and make your own!

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Gillingham
SP8

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