Workshop notes

Notes from the bench.

Honest writing on custom builds, restorations, diagnostics and the day-to-day of running a small Scottish motorcycle workshop. No fluff, no SEO listicles.

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Fully restored matching numbers Kawasaki GPZ 900R in Top Gun black, anthracite and gold scheme

19 May 2026· 8 min read· Restorations

Kawasaki GPZ 900R Restoration: Rebuilding the Top Gun Bike

A 14 month Kawasaki GPZ 900R restoration, start to finish. The 8 stages we work through on any classic motorcycle rebuild, from sourcing the bike to riding the finished show example.

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Everything from the bench.

All posts, newest first. Tagged by topic so you can dig into whichever side of the workshop interests you.

One off custom BMW K100 build, finished bike on the workshop floor

19 May 2026· Custom Builds

Custom BMW K100 Build: 10 Stages From Donor to Finished Bike

A custom BMW K100 build from a well-loved blue donor bike, stripped, designed and built into a one off custom motorcycle. The 10 stages we work through on any K100 cafe racer or brat build.

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Kawasaki ER-6N on the workshop lift undergoing pre-MOT inspection

10 April 2026· MOT & Servicing

MOT Prep vs MOT: What Each One Actually Covers

The difference between an MOT prep inspection and the test itself, why both exist, and how to avoid paying for a retest.

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