A Bike Is Born: Harley, Triumph & Trike
Series that follows the restoration of a 1942 Harley Davidson WLC, 1970 Triumph Bonneville T120R and a kit built Boom Trike. Also features interesting three wheelers such as the UK's first motorcycle and sidecar-hearse.
01. Harley Davidson WLC: Part 1
Mark Evans is taking on the challenge of restoring a 1942 Harley Davidson WLC motorcycle. The first project is to strip down the bike.
02. Harley Davidson WLC: Part 2
The engine of the 1942 Harley Davidson WLC is rebuilt and Mark Evans also gets to grips with fitting the carburettors to the engine.
03. Harley Davidson WLC: Part 3
The restoration of a 1942 Harley Davidson WLC continues, as Mark Evans fits the engine and gearbox. It's then time for him to assess the bodywork.
04. Harley Davidson WLC: Part 4
The Harley Davidson restoration challenge continues. Mark Evans gets some help from expert sprayer Danny Boswell, as the bike gets a new colour.
05. Harley Davidson WLC: Part 5
It's nearly time for Mark Evans to test ride the restored Harley Davidson. But before the ride, the final chrome details are added to the bike.
06. Triumph Bonneville: Part 1
Mark Evans embarks on his next bike challenge - to restore a 1970 Triumph Bonneville. His first task is to strip the bike down to its frame.
07. Triumph Bonneville: Part 2
Self-build guru Mark Evans continues to work on the Triumph Bonneville, as he dismantles the engine, strips the wheels and does a spot of welding.
08. Triumph Bonneville: Part 3
Mark reveals the completely painted frame of the 1970 Triumph Bonneville and begins to build the forks, which proves to be less straightforward.
09. Triumph Bonneville: Part 4
Mark Evans rebuilds the engine of the 1970 Triumph Bonneville and fits it to the frame, before attempting to re-cover the seat.
10. Triumph Bonneville: Part 5
The finishing touches are made to the 1970 Triumph Bonneville. Mark Evans can then enjoy the thrill of taking the bike out for its first spin.
11. Custom Trike: Part 1
Mark Evans embarks on a new motor biking challenge - to build a VW lowrider Trike. He begins by demolishing a VW Beetle to obtain the parts he needs.
12. Custom Trike: Part 2
Self-build guru Mark Evans continues building his VW lowrider Trike. Mark fits the engine, clutch and brake cables.
13. Custom Trike: Part 3
Air brush artist Steve Mohacsy shows Mark Evans how to jazz up the paintwork on his flash mammoth VW lowrider Trike.
14. Custom Trike: Part 4
Mark Evan's latest motorbike challenge is taking shape, as he fits the lights and clocks to his VW lowrider Trike.
15. Custom Trike: Part 5
The finishing touches are made to Mark Evan's VW lowrider Trike. He then takes it out for a ride and checks out people's reaction to this monster.