Martin’s mechanical services

Martin’s mechanical services Garden machinery servicing and repairs, motor cycle repairs and servicing, mot preparation. Electrical issues traced and repaired.

Bar end indicators fitted to my daughters ‘71 Moto Guzzi Falcone, which hopefully will keep her more visible on the road...
06/05/2026

Bar end indicators fitted to my daughters ‘71 Moto Guzzi Falcone, which hopefully will keep her more visible on the roads.
Then this VW Beach bastard turns up with electrical problems.
Life never gets boring when you’re willing to step outside your comfort zone. 😎

Between all the regular servicing and small job’s I’ve had a couple of Moto Guzzi’s in for more major repairs.A Norge in...
16/04/2026

Between all the regular servicing and small job’s I’ve had a couple of Moto Guzzi’s in for more major repairs.
A Norge in for a new clutch and a Griso which dropped a piece of cam chain guide onto the service shaft knocking the valve timing out and bending the inlet valves.
As the grass cutting season begins ride on mowers and other garden machinery is starting to fill the diary. 😁

That’s me sorted for another year of MOT testing. 😁
07/03/2026

That’s me sorted for another year of MOT testing. 😁

Finally finished my Virago bobber build before work gets too busy, also slipped in a full engine rebuild on this pretty ...
18/02/2026

Finally finished my Virago bobber build before work gets too busy, also slipped in a full engine rebuild on this pretty Yamaha TY175 including removing and blanking off the autolube assembly, now ready for the twin shock trials season to start..
The Virago will be for sale if anyone is interested.

Recommissioned a K75 at the customer’s house, it’s been stood for 4 years.I only had to drain the old fuel, clean the pl...
06/02/2026

Recommissioned a K75 at the customer’s house, it’s been stood for 4 years.
I only had to drain the old fuel, clean the plugs, new fuel, connected a good battery and it was running great.
I’ve given it a pre MOT check, everything works as it should, I’d give it an advisory on wear on all 3 discs but otherwise it will pass.
For sale as is for £995. If anyone is interested.

Just fitted a Krooztune 50mm lowering kit to a Honda Africatwin, it’s an extremely well made kit requiring a total strip...
06/02/2026

Just fitted a Krooztune 50mm lowering kit to a Honda Africatwin, it’s an extremely well made kit requiring a total strip and modification of the forks as well as machining 4mm off the lower valve seat.
The rear link comes with bearings fitted and greased, the shorter side stand is a straight forward swop.
The customer wanted the centre stand removed, but the kit comes with bushings to cut the stand down 50mm so can be used as normal.

Husqvarna 125 with the unpronounceable name in for a big service and cooling issues, found damage to radiator fixed with...
22/01/2026

Husqvarna 125 with the unpronounceable name in for a big service and cooling issues, found damage to radiator fixed with a temporary repair until a new unit can be found.
Moto Guzzi convert engine rebuilt and ready to return to customer.
Also managed to spend some time on my Virago bobber.

First job of the day is to replace the kickstart return spring on my MZ winter bike.While being the only bike out last w...
12/01/2026

First job of the day is to replace the kickstart return spring on my MZ winter bike.
While being the only bike out last week in the snow, it attracted a lot of attention and when starting to leave the return spring snapped first kick in front of everyone.
Bump starting in the snow is not recommended, but as it’s a 2 stroke is easy done.
All sorted for under £15 in parts, and back to being pugly. 😁

That’s the annual workshop floor painting done. 😁
29/12/2025

That’s the annual workshop floor painting done. 😁

A small selection of jobs done over the past couple of weeks.A 1250 Bandit in for shimming, steering head bearings, oil ...
12/11/2025

A small selection of jobs done over the past couple of weeks.
A 1250 Bandit in for shimming, steering head bearings, oil and filter.
A Moto Guzzi V7 with a seized clutch.
An FS1E with lots of electrical issues.
A US spec KLX 250 with carb and electrical problems.

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