There is a particular magic in a restored vintage motorcycle — the patina of history made to run again, the smell of the era, the sound nobody builds anymore. Restoration is part craftsmanship, part detective work, part stubbornness, and we love all three. Whether it is a barn find or a family heirloom, we bring old iron back to life.
Every restoration starts with a frank assessment and a conversation about intent. A concours-correct restoration, a sympathetic rolling restoration you actually ride, or a restomod that keeps the soul while quietly improving the brakes and electrics — they are very different paths, and we help you choose the right one before spending a cent.
Restoration services
- Full strip-down, cataloguing and condition assessment
- Frame and chassis repair, straightening and refinishing
- Period-correct engine and gearbox rebuilds
- Sourcing of original, NOS and reproduction parts
- Correct paint, plating, decals and finishes for the era
- Sympathetic restomod upgrades to brakes, charging and ignition
Accuracy is the whole point
On a serious restoration the details are everything — the right fasteners, the correct cable routing, the period paint code, the proper decals. We research the machine, document the strip-down obsessively and reassemble it to factory accuracy where that is the goal. Cutting corners on a restoration is not just a shame, it is a permanent loss of value and authenticity.
Parts are the hardest part. Finding NOS components, identifying correct reproductions and knowing which suppliers can be trusted is decades of accumulated knowledge, and it is one of the most valuable things we bring to a project. When a part genuinely cannot be found, we fabricate it correctly in-house.
Ride it or show it
We are firm believers that most bikes are happiest being ridden. Where you want a restoration you can actually use, we will discreetly improve the things that make an old bike usable and safe — modern seals, better brakes, reliable ignition — without compromising the character or the look. History that runs beats history that only sits behind a rope.
Frequently asked questions
Can you restore a bike that is in very rough shape?
Often, yes. We assess honestly first — some machines are worth a full restoration, others a sympathetic revival. We tell you what is realistic before any commitment.
Can you find rare original parts?
Sourcing NOS, original and quality reproduction parts is a core part of restoration work, backed by decades of supplier knowledge. When a part is truly unavailable, we fabricate it.
What is a restomod?
A restoration that keeps the original look and soul but quietly upgrades things like brakes, charging and ignition so the bike is safer and more usable day to day.
