A Bike Is Born: Harley, Triumph & Trike

(2002)
Back to season list

Episodes 15

1 Harley Davidson WLC: Part 1

October 11, 2002

30m

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

2 Harley Davidson WLC: Part 2

October 18, 2002

30m

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

3 Harley Davidson WLC: Part 3

October 25, 2002

30m

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.

4 Harley Davidson WLC: Part 4

November 1, 2002

30m

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

5 Harley Davidson WLC: Part 5

November 8, 2002

30m

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.

6 Triumph Bonneville: Part 1

November 15, 2002

30m

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.

7 Triumph Bonneville: Part 2

November 22, 2002

30m

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.

8 Triumph Bonneville: Part 3

November 29, 2002

30m

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

9 Triumph Bonneville: Part 4

December 6, 2002

30m

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

December 13, 2002

30m

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

December 20, 2002

30m

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

December 27, 2002

30m

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

13 Custom Trike: Part 3

January 3, 2003

30m

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

January 10, 2003

30m

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

January 17, 2003

30m

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.

© All Rights Reserved 2025