Please note: Restoration services are limited to vintage dirt bikes and must be drained of all fuel and oil prior to shipping.
VINTAGE IRON restorations have graced Moto Armory, the world’s largest dirt bike collection, the halls of New York’s Guggenheim Museum, Mecum Auctions across the country, the Primm MX Collection, countless concours event, and many magazines around the world.
The approach is one of totality. He completely dismantles each machine down to the very last washer. During that process he cleans, inspects and noodle over every part. He doesn’t have a production line approach where the bikes are simply appliances . He tailors the restorations towards the intended use of the machine, be it racing or display only. Get Free Restoration Estimate
After nearly 35 years, Rick is semi-retired and very selective about the projects he takes on. The project duration is also not what it once was when he had staff to assist. The result is a personal approach by someone who is more motivated by quality than quantity.
Our restorations have graced Moto Armory, the world’s largest dirt bike collection, the halls of New York’s Guggenheim Museum, Mecum Auctions across the country, the Primm MX Collection, countless concours event, and many magazines around the world.
Restoration Services
Do you have a bike you want restored? Simply email using the form found on this page. Rick will gladly review it and discuss the project with you. He has restored everything from AJS to Zundapps, and virtually everything in between, but it always helps the discussion to see what we are starting with.
Average total restoration details:
- Labor – 100 hours X $50. per hour = $5000.00
- Average parts included $1800.00 – $2500.00
- Outside Services (See four P’s) $1000.00
- Average Restoration cost $8K-$10K
* Four P’s – Powder coating, Painting, Polishing and Plating (zinc and chrome)
Partial Restoration Service; As is
Like to work on your own bikes but want some help? We will also do parts of your restoration like engine rebuilding, suspension, wheel lacing, seat restoration, metal polishing, painting etc…Whatever you don’t want to do or can’t do, we will. We promise not to tell anyone that we helped.
Transportation
We can help you with interstate transportation to and from our facility. No crating required. Just ask. If you are in the Southern California area, we also offer a pick up and delivery valet service to and from your home or office.