New book on the beauty of unrestored bikes

‘Motorcycle Survivor: tips and tales in the realm of the unrestored’ by Kris Palmer is published in April this year, but keep your eyes peeled for the first review on this website.

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Here’s what the publishers have to say: “The cult of leaving a motorcycle unrestored is advancing apace… the best of show at the 2008 Legend of the Motorcycle Councours (California), arguably the world’s premier show, was a 1908 Indian Torpedo Tank Board Track Racer: never restored and still running well and in a ‘thoroughly original condition’.

“Palmer offers advice on how to live with an unrestored bike plus multiple stories of ‘still working’ examples.”

The hardback book will cost £17.99