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James May explores the intricacies of various objects by putting them back together again.

James May explores the intricacies and engineering marvels of various objects by putting them back together again from a pile of hundreds of their component parts.

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James May: The Reassembler: Series 2: Episode 3: Mini Motorcycle

Mini Motorcycle

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Episode 3: Mini Motorcycle

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James reassembles a 1970s Honda Z50A Mini Trail Motorcycle from all its 303 parts.

James May puts objects back together again from a pile of their component parts. He reassembles a 1970s Honda Z50A Mini Trail Motorcycle from all its 303 parts.

As James May spends most of his spare time in his workshop tinkering around with old motorbikes, we thought we'd film it.

James is faced with reassembling a 1970s Honda Z50A Mini Trail Motorcycle from all its 303 component parts. This exciting and portable mini motorcycle was fun for all the family and got a whole generation of kids hooked on motorcycles for the rest of their lives. 

This is an object James can't wait to reassemble, but along the way he faces a very real and very hostile battle with some springs, ponders over correct workshop etiquette and contemplates the lifelong debate - what's the difference between a bolt and a screw?

James May: The Reassembler: Series 2

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