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Your fork seals are rubber. Your rusty tubes are a cheese grater. Before you book a rebuild, use our 'Fingernail Test' to see if your forks are savable or if they belong in the trash. Save your money and read this first.

Restoring a classic moped isn't just a hobby—it’s an obsession. It’s the smell of two-stroke oil, the hunt for New Old Stock (NOS) parts, and the satisfaction of hearing a 40-year-old engine ring back to life. At Hate City Cycles , we don't just polish chrome; we build machines that run as good as they look. Whether you are a veteran wrencher or a novice looking to bust your knuckles for the first time, this is your roadmap to saving a piece of history. A beautiful Puch Maxi

There is a specific kind of magic in a 1970s Japanese motorcycle. Whether it’s the turbine-smooth whine of a Honda CB750, the terrifying powerband of a Kawasaki Triple, or the smoke-trail of a Yamaha RD, these machines changed the world. They didn’t just leak oil like their British counterparts; they ran hard, fast, and forever—if you treated them right. At Hate City Cycles , we have a soft spot for the "Big Four" (Honda, Yamaha, Suzuki, Kawasaki). But don't let their reputat

If you grew up riding Japanese inline-fours, the first time you start a BMW Airhead, you might think it’s broken. It doesn’t hum; it shudders. It doesn’t scream; it chugs. The valve train sounds like a sewing machine full of marbles, and when you blip the throttle, the whole bike twists to the right. But this isn't a defect—it’s a feature. The BMW Airhead (1969–1995) wasn't built for the racetrack; it was built with the same philosophy as a John Deere combine harvester: over-