Is it worth it to rebuild a motorcycle?
In many cases the cost of the rebuild can far surpass the eventual value of the bike, though judging by some of the many superbly (and expensively!) restored examples you will see at classic bike shows, this doesn’t always put a keen restorer off! Perhaps the most important thing to consider may actually be the most obvious.
What kind of bikes can you restore in a barn?
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Which is the best country to restore a bike?
British and European bikes often make good projects, as parts availability in many cases is good, with re-manufactured parts available for several famous marques. Older Japanese machines can be much more difficult, with many parts now unobtainable or so rare that prices can be very high making an economical restoration very difficult.
Is it possible to restore a Japanese bike?
Click here! British and European bikes often make good projects, as parts availability in many cases is good, with re-manufactured parts available for several famous marques. Older Japanese machines can be much more difficult, with many parts now unobtainable or so rare that prices can be very high making an economical restoration very difficult.
In many cases the cost of the rebuild can far surpass the eventual value of the bike, though judging by some of the many superbly (and expensively!) restored examples you will see at classic bike shows, this doesn’t always put a keen restorer off! Perhaps the most important thing to consider may actually be the most obvious.
How do I know if it’s worth restoring my bike?
Bent or cracked tubing. The odd dent is fine, but if a bike has obviously been bent in an accident I scrap the frame. Same goes for tubes with any cracks in them, even if it’s fixable. Obviously any carbon frame with cracks is worthless. I’d also add that the original quality of the bike plays into these determinations as well.
Damaged Repairable Motorcycles Ex-Police Bikes Supermoto Bikes Supersports Streetfighters Brat Bikes Enduro Bikes British Bikes Cafe Racers Choppers And Custom Bikes Motorcycle Sidecars Motorcycle Trikes 125cc Sports Bikes 125cc Custom Bikes & Cruisers Monkey Bikes Motorcycle Restoration Projects
British and European bikes often make good projects, as parts availability in many cases is good, with re-manufactured parts available for several famous marques. Older Japanese machines can be much more difficult, with many parts now unobtainable or so rare that prices can be very high making an economical restoration very difficult.