A Bike Is Born: Harley, Triumph & Trike

Is Born Series

15 Episodes Premiered October 11, 2002

Season Overview

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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Episodes

1
EP 1

Harley Davidson WLC: Part 1

Oct 11, 2002

Mark Evans is taking on the challenge of restoring a 1942 Harley Davidson WLC motorcycle. The first project is to strip down the bike.

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EP 2

Harley Davidson WLC: Part 2

Oct 18, 2002

The engine of the 1942 Harley Davidson WLC is rebuilt and Mark Evans also gets to grips with fitting the carburettors to the engine.

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EP 3

Harley Davidson WLC: Part 3

Oct 25, 2002

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.

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EP 4

Harley Davidson WLC: Part 4

Nov 1, 2002

The Harley Davidson restoration challenge continues. Mark Evans gets some help from expert sprayer Danny Boswell, as the bike gets a new colour.

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EP 5

Harley Davidson WLC: Part 5

Nov 8, 2002

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.

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EP 6

Triumph Bonneville: Part 1

Nov 15, 2002

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.

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EP 7

Triumph Bonneville: Part 2

Nov 22, 2002

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.

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EP 8

Triumph Bonneville: Part 3

Nov 29, 2002

Mark reveals the completely painted frame of the 1970 Triumph Bonneville and begins to build the forks, which proves to be less straightforward.

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EP 9

Triumph Bonneville: Part 4

Dec 6, 2002

Mark Evans rebuilds the engine of the 1970 Triumph Bonneville and fits it to the frame, before attempting to re-cover the seat.

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EP 10

Triumph Bonneville: Part 5

Dec 13, 2002

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.

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EP 11

Custom Trike: Part 1

Dec 20, 2002

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.

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EP 12

Custom Trike: Part 2

Dec 27, 2002

Self-build guru Mark Evans continues building his VW lowrider Trike. Mark fits the engine, clutch and brake cables.

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EP 13

Custom Trike: Part 3

Jan 3, 2003

Air brush artist Steve Mohacsy shows Mark Evans how to jazz up the paintwork on his flash mammoth VW lowrider Trike.

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EP 14

Custom Trike: Part 4

Jan 10, 2003

Mark Evan's latest motorbike challenge is taking shape, as he fits the lights and clocks to his VW lowrider Trike.

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EP 15

Custom Trike: Part 5

Jan 17, 2003

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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