GENERAL REPAIRS
Classic Motorcycle Restoration Australia provides quality repairs for all makes and models of motorcycles. We are the Suncorp Group appointed repairer for the Gosford, Newcastle and Hunter Valley region. We have been repairing damaged motorcycles for 18 years here at Gateshead. We offer quality work at rates far below the big guys and our work is legendary.
All of our trades people are fully qualified with many years of experience repairing motorcycles. If your motorcycle has been damaged in an accident or just needs some love and repairs , then we are your guys.
It is always our goal to get you back on the road as quickly as possible.
Call us for a friendly quote.
GENERAL REPAIR: Yamaha Tenere 700 Wheels
These have been powder coated and respoked.
Looking brand new.
Triumph Petrol Tank
This tank was rusty on the inside.
we did an acid wash, cleaned it out and gave it a polish.
1994 SR400 HONDA
This needs a new front rim.
The old one is cracked and needs to be replaced so we are supplying and fitting a new one.
1957 TRIUMPH TIGER 110
Triumph’s Tiger 110 was the forerunner of the Bonneville, developed for the American market. Sixty years ago, its 649 cc parallel twin OHV motor made it the fastest Triumph you could buy.
It was named so because it was capable of 100 mph (160 km/h), so it was an obvious marketing idea to call the new bike the Tiger 110
This beautiful looking classic has been brought in for repairs.
Our challenge is to eliminate the oil leaks and fix the front forks, which has serious issues.
UPDATE ON 1957 TRIUMPH TIGER 110
The rocker boxes were removed and broken push rods were found
Push rods were replaced and tappets adjusted.
Replaced the early model regulator with a new sold state regulator.
Adjusted head stock bearings.
Forks all fixed and bike is now going.
Triumph Bonneville
The customer has owned this bike since new. It is in for General Repair.
The bike has been sitting for 5 years and has come in so we can get it running.
Carbies are blocked solid and need cleaning, one coil has decided it won’t work any longer.
We shall check every thing and get it running.
UPDATE
Many new engine parts being supplied. The parts supplier is offering a new motor for $2850. But in this instance as we have 50 years experience in building Honda engines we shall rebuild this one as it will be cheaper for the customer.
Honda Cub
Engine is blowing smoke and the clutch is not disengaging
We have stripped the engine from the frame and stripped the engine.
The engine has been running low on oil and it has overheated at some stage
The clutch drum is worn and needs to be replaced
The piston has 3 seize marks and needs to be replaced
The cam chain, cam chain rollers and guides also need to be replaced
UPDATE
Waiting on parts
UPDATE
Upon investigation the engine has been run with no oil. There is evidence of 3 engine seizures and ‘blueing’ of the bearings indicating overheating.
We have new pistons, bearings, valves, clutch assembly ordered.
Honda Cub UPDATE
Parts have arrived and engine is reassembled and back in the frame.
Today we complete the rebuild and test ride.
SERVICE & REPAIR- Harley Davidson 883.
This bike has been sitting in a shed for 10 years and it was brought to us to get it going.
We cleaned out the fuel tank, carby, fuel lines, fuel tap and hoses.
We also serviced the bike and changed out all the fluids, got the brakes working correctly and adjusted everything that can be adjusted.
We have test ridden the bike now and it is ready for a number plate.
The fuel tank has 25mm of black TAR in the bottom. It will take ages to clean this out.
The carby is worn out and need to be replaced. We have found a new aftermarket carby in the USA.
UPDATE:
The Carby has arrived from the USA and the threads are all metric, so nothing fits. We have made special screws and fixings for the air filter.
The fuel tank is now clean and we are waiting on a new fuel tap.
Once the tap arrives we shall get the fuel tank back on.
In the mean time we have completed the service and changed all the fluids.
The engine starts and runs sweetly now.
Indian Scout
This bike was purchased in 2018 and ridden for 700kms and then due to circumstance, was parked up in a garage near the beach.
It was sent to us to get the engine going, wash and polish the bike and give it a good clean.
**The bike will now be sold.
If you are interested, please call Graeme on 0400635064 and we can put you in contact with the owner.
***Price unknow so don’t ask.
Harley Davidson 2020 Street Bob
This motorcycle was delivered to us to be re-vamped.
The owner requested several changes and we have carried out some of those changes, with more to come.
So far we have:
* replaced the chrome rocket for black gloss
*replaced the chrome push rod tubes to black gloss
*new Levers
*fitted forks cover shrouds
It will have larger wheels fitted.
More pics will be posted when it has been completed
**note: the motorcycle is sitting on an IB lift specific to a Harley Davidson.
IB lifts can be purchased to suit any motorcycle on this website at:
https://www.classicmotorcyclerestoration.com.au/ib-motorcycle-lifts
UPDATE on Harley Davidson 2020 Street Bob
Rear wheel is now fitted with new wheel spacers manufactured.
New drive belt pulley spacer manufactured and painted
New drive belt pulley HT bolts supplied and fitted
Front wheel has now been fitted and we now need the special brake rotor and caliper kit to move the disk and caliper sideways to allow the caliper to clear the spokes.
As soon as we receive this kit we shall be complete.
COMPLETED -Harley Davidson 2020 Street Bob
The re-vamp is finished as per owners instructions.
Looks very different to how it was when brought in, but the owner is very happy with the results.
HONDA XR50
service and repair .
Petrol tank and carburetor cleaned.
Adjusted Clutch and did other general adjustments up to get it going again.
This Royal Enfield Motorcycle needed repairing.
With only 2,000 klms on the clock, it had a fried computer.
It was reparied, adusted and is now purring along beautifully.
Moto Guzzi California Vintage 2012
This Motorcycle was brought in with a fuel problem which we are working on.
It has been well looked after and with its shining black paintwork against the gleaming chrome it looks really good.
1968 Honda CL450
This bike was brought in after not going, and sitting around for 6 months and it was our job to get it working again.
Some History
Soichiro Honda’s eponymous company was founded in 1948 and over the next decade established itself as one of the finest exponents of motorcycle manufacturing in Japan. The origins of the CL450 can be traced back to 1965 when Honda released the CB450, its first big twin featuring a powerful DPHC engine. The second generation CB450 from 1968 was joined by a scrambler version, using the same parallel twin but high chrome exhausts and different handlebars. Developing a very healthy 43 horsepower at 9650 rpm, the CL450’s motor endowed it with excellent performance for an off-road machine and many were modified for competition or as cafe’racers. Cosmetic changes were made to the CL450 almost every year, including different tank graphics and a redesigned muffler heat shield. The original K1 scrambler of 968 was available in silver, candy red and candy blue with “Honda 450”badges on the fuel tank, black upper forks and headlamps shell. The earlier fou-speed gearbox was replaced with a duel-purpose motorcycle and few survive in decent condition today. This Bike heralds the beginning of the end of the English motorbike industry.
This Motorcycle (below)
Rarely seen in Australia, this 1968 Honda is the five speed ‘K1’ version of the classic CL450 street scrambler, nicely presented and benefiting from extensive mechanical refurbishment. Previously titled in Marietta, Georgia, the Honda was imported in 2011, joining a collection of classic Japanese motorcycles. With only 4,959 miles at the time of purchase, the bike was described was being in excellent condition with many NOS parts, including a rare factory exhaust system and even has the original seat covering rarely found on these bikes. Refurbishment carried out since landing in Australia includes new points, coils and condenser, plus a new voltage regulator.
A carburetor kit was installed, along with fresh fork seals and rollers/springs for the electric starter sprag clutch, eliminating a common problem on CB and CL450’s. A fresh lithium battery, new spark plugs and oil change and tune-up were carried out. It now starts up and runs well.
