Is Born Series (1999)
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.
Released July 1, 1999
Episode 25 min
None+
Network: Discovery Real Time
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Languages:
English
S5E1 - 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.
Oct. 11, 2002, midnight
S5E2 - 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.
Oct. 18, 2002, midnight
S5E3 - 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.
Oct. 25, 2002, midnight
S5E4 - 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.
Nov. 1, 2002, midnight
S5E5 - 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.
Nov. 8, 2002, midnight
S5E6 - 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.
Nov. 15, 2002, midnight
S5E7 - 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.
Nov. 22, 2002, midnight
S5E8 - 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.
Nov. 29, 2002, midnight
S5E9 - 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.
Dec. 6, 2002, midnight
S5E10 - 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.
Dec. 13, 2002, midnight
S5E11 - 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.
Dec. 20, 2002, midnight
S5E12 - Custom Trike: Part 2
Self-build guru Mark Evans continues building his VW lowrider Trike. Mark fits the engine, clutch and brake cables.
Dec. 27, 2002, midnight
S5E13 - 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.
Jan. 3, 2003, midnight
S5E14 - 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.
Jan. 10, 2003, midnight
S5E15 - 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.
Jan. 17, 2003, midnight
Network: Discovery Real Time
Episode Runtime: 25 min.
Season Runtime: 3450 min.
Released: July 1, 1999
Last Air Date: Sept. 2, 2005, midnight
Status: In Production
Certification: NR
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