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Here at Classic Corsa we work on a huge variety of classic bikes. And today is no exception. On the bench we have a very tastefully built Moto Guzzi SP1000, which is in for a new clutch , and an MZ 250, with gearbox problems and electrical issues.

Two very different bikes with equally different needs. The Laverda on the left has some electrical gremlins to sort out. In spite of their reputation, the electrical systems on the classic Italian bikes are relatively simple, so we don’t anticipate this being a big job. The Suzuki Katana, on the other hand, is in forContinue reading “A Tale of Two bikes”

This week we’ve been refreshing some lovely Laverda carburettors. Following a socic clean, we always rebuild with overhaul kits.Top tip. A lot of people ignore the importance of new “O” rings and diaphragms, then struggle to get the throttle pumps primed. At Classic Corsa we always pay attention to these small things, so that theContinue reading “Sonic clean for Laverda carbs”

Classic Corsa has moved to its new home at Chapel Marsh Farm in Beaminster, Dorset, and is open for business! Located 15 miles west of Dorset, between Yeovil and Bridport, we’re surrounded by marvellous motorcycling roads and breath-taking scenery. The full address for Corsa Classics is Chapel Marsh Farm, Beaminster, Dorset DT8 3SH You canContinue reading “Classic Corsa moves to new home”

They say that 3 is a magis number and that’s certainly true when it comes to Laverda. On our bench this week is a mightly Laverda 3C – a 1000cc Italian triple and one of the original superbikes of the Seventues. Most Laverdas we see are really well-maintained and this one is no exception, butContinue reading “Laverda 3C Triple”

This week we’ve got one of our favourite bikes on the bench – a T3 Moto Guzzi. This gorgeous example has just 15k miles from new on the clock and is in great condition considering it’s more than 40 years old, but it still needs some Corsa Classic love. Launched in 1975, the “T” standsContinue reading “Moto Guzzi T3 in the workshop”

At Classic Corsa we don’t just restore and recommission Italian Classics. Another iconic bike in for recommission, we love these old Honda 4s and this one has covered only 8,000 genuine miles, so it’s only just run-in. Honda certainly knows how to make fantastic quality bikes – we love working on these beauties. Contact us ifContinue reading “Classic Japanese Superbike”

Classic bikes might be relatively uncomplicated compared to modern machines, but sometimes fixing a problem (or finding the parts to do so) can be more challenging. The regulator on this gorgeous 1956 Bianchi Tonale 175 had failed, so we had to rewire the system and then convert the Bosch dynamo, which is no longer available,Continue reading “Bianchi Dynamo Conversion”

Whatever the era, MV Agusta always build equisite and distinctive motorcycles. Here we have a couple of examples, both 4 cylinder bikes, that have recently been through our workshop and are awaiting collection; 750 America (made from 1975-’77) F4 1000s (designed by Massimo Tamburini in 1998, following the brand’s resurrection) It’s no wonder they’re described asContinue reading “Two generations of MV Agusta”