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Is Born Series
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.
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Episode 130 min2002-10-11
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.
Episode 230 min2002-10-18
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.
Episode 330 min2002-10-25
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.
Episode 430 min2002-11-01
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.
Episode 530 min2002-11-08
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.
Episode 630 min2002-11-15
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.
Episode 730 min2002-11-22
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.
Episode 830 min2002-11-29
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.
Episode 930 min2002-12-06
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.
Episode 1030 min2002-12-13
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.
Episode 1130 min2002-12-20
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.
Episode 1230 min2002-12-27
Custom Trike: Part 2
Self-build guru Mark Evans continues building his VW lowrider Trike. Mark fits the engine, clutch and brake cables.
Episode 1330 min2003-01-03
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.
Episode 1430 min2003-01-10
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.
Episode 1530 min2003-01-17
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.
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