Frank Sheene, father of the late Barry Sheene, has died at the age of 96.

Franco passed away peacefully at his home in Australia.

Frank spent the most of his life tuning and building bikes and helped Barry Sheene with his bike racing career.

Frank is survived by his daughter Maggie Smart, married to ex-racer Paul Smart and grandchildren Scott Smart (Current British Superbikes racer) and Paula Smart, and Barry's children, Sidonie and Freddie Sheene.