We bring dead
iron back to life.
A two-person frame-off restoration shop for vintage and classic motorcycles. Honest hours, period-correct parts, and a finish that earns its patina all over again.
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A workshop, not a factory.
Every machine that rolls through our doors gets the same thing: undivided attention. We take on a handful of full restorations a year so we can document each one bolt by bolt — no shortcuts, no farmed-out paint, no mystery invoices.
Founders Hollis and June have spent five decades chasing the same feeling: the first kick after a long teardown, when an engine that sat dead for thirty years coughs, catches, and idles.
Services, line by line.
From a single carburetor rebuild to a ground-up, frame-off restoration — quoted honestly and logged in full.
Frame-Off Restoration
Complete teardown to the bare frame, then a methodical rebuild with period-correct hardware and finishes.
Engine & Gearbox Rebuilds
Bore, hone, balance, and reassemble. We return tired twins and singles to factory compression — or better.
Carburetor Tuning
Ultrasonic cleaning, new jets and diaphragms, bench-synced and road-tuned for a crisp throttle.
Period-Correct Paint
Colour-matched tanks and panels, hand-laid pinstriping, and decals sourced to the year.
Wiring & Electrics
New looms built to the original schematic, modern grounds, and reliable spark you can trust.
Appraisal & Care
Pre-purchase inspections, valuations, and winter storage for the machines you already love.
Five stages, one logbook.
Intake
We assess the machine, agree a scope, and open a numbered logbook.
Teardown
Every part catalogued, bagged, and photographed as it comes off.
Restoration
Machining, paint, plating, and reassembly — the long middle.
Road Test
Break-in miles, carb sync, and a shakedown until it is right.
Handover
Keys, the full build log, and a two-year workmanship warranty.
Recent builds.
1978 Moto Guzzi
Engine rebuild · electrics
1969 Honda CB
Carb tuning · period paint
1980 Honda HB
Carb rebuild · great
What owners say.
They found the same feeling I had as a kid — and handed it back in chrome. The build log alone is a keepsake.
— Marcus D., 1971 BonnevilleQuoted to the dollar, finished on the day they said. Two years on, it still starts first kick every morning.
— Priya N., 1978 Moto GuzziCommon questions.
How long does a full restoration take?
A frame-off restoration typically runs eight to fourteen months depending on parts availability. We open a numbered logbook at intake so you can follow every stage.
Do you work on any marque?
We specialise in British, Italian, and Japanese classics from the 1950s through the 1980s, but we will assess almost anything with two wheels and a story.
Can I supply my own parts?
Absolutely. If you have hunted down a rare tank or a NOS magneto, bring it in — we will fold it into the build and adjust the quote.
Is there a warranty?
Every restoration carries a two-year workmanship warranty. Engine rebuilds include a documented break-in service at 500 miles.
Got a project in the corner of the garage?
Send us a few photos and what you know about it. We will tell you honestly what it needs and what it will take.
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