Beginners Guide to Restoring Vintage Motorcycles

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🔧🏍️ Restoring a Vintage Motorcycle: The Easy Way! | Motorcycle Rewind 🏍️🔧
Join us in the garage for an epic journey of transformation and revival! In this special episode of Motorcycle Rewind, we dive deep into the art and joy of restoring a vintage motorcycle. Whether you're a seasoned mechanic or just starting your journey in the world of vintage bikes, our easy-to-follow, 6-step guide is designed to inspire and guide you through the entire restoration process.
Defining Restoration: Discover what restoration means in the realm of vintage motorcycles and set your personal goals for your project.
Budget Planning: Learn how to effectively plan your budget, taking into account time, energy, and money, to ensure a smooth and enjoyable restoration journey.
Choosing the Right Project: Get tips on selecting the perfect bike for your project, considering factors like parts availability, community support, and the bike's condition.
Breathing Life Into the Engine: Watch as we tackle the engine, the heart of the motorcycle, and bring it back to roaring life with some elbow grease and mechanical know-how.
Ensuring Safety: Understand the importance of making your vintage motorcycle safe to ride, focusing on brakes, tires, lights, and other critical systems.
The Finishing Touches: Witness the transformation as we add the final aesthetic touches, blending creativity with craftsmanship to make the motorcycle not just run, but shine.
Whether you aim to return a classic to its original showroom condition or create a reliable ride with a vintage soul, this video is your go-to resource. With passion, patience, and a bit of Motorcycle Rewind guidance, you'll be ready to tackle your own restoration project and hit the road with style and confidence.
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@russellburns9480 4 месяца назад

I absolutely agree. I just got a 1968 Triumph Trophy 250 running that had a seized engine and clutch. I spent $70 and $40 of that was a factory service manual. Since I am not a professional mechanic, the since of pride I got for making a piece of motorcycle history a running bike with a book and some chemicals is an added benefit.

@motorcyclerewind 4 месяца назад

Russell, I agree. It’s like when Tim Hanks made fire in the movie Castaway. Knowing you were the person who took an abandoned motorcycle and made it run again. Awesome. Thanks for watching.

@coltonloustalot2318 Месяц назад

Where did you look for something like that? I'm having trouble looking for older models

@davekeehn8388 4 месяца назад

Great advice. Running, safe, legal and then pretty. Usually with vintage bikes, knowing how to clean and restore parts is where you can make it affordable.

@motorcyclerewind 4 месяца назад

Agreed. So many times just take it an apart, clean and put back together. Will save lots of money. Thanks for watching.

@upchuckchops 4 месяца назад

Good information here. Thanks. I also add utility into the budget equation. I bought a $2k Goldwing that should go for $3k after I spent $800 on parts and repairs. There isn't much profit there. After considering my use of it for a season of riding and memories made, even if I got a little less than $3k I still win. I also enjoy doing the work and learning the bike.

@motorcyclerewind 4 месяца назад

I agree. If you sell it for what you have in it you had use of a FREE bike for the season. Winning. Thanks for watching.

@Avacado_snacher Месяц назад

Im looking into buying an old goldwing to fix it up and have as my own. I've never been huge into cars like my dad, but i found that bikes are my calling. Very stoked to learn all there is about bringing abandoned bikes back to life! (Also great vid!)

@motorcyclerewind Месяц назад

Awesome. I have a Goldwing that is waiting in the queue. Check out my latest video. I try to get 14 motorcycles running in 2 days. Pretty crazy. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-4CX1UiVBFcI.htmlsi=E34n1BjztxhxsOFy

@neilmoore7805 4 месяца назад

Good advice. To add to your first point about budget, you have to decide if you are restoring, or I like to say "refreshing", to keep it and drive it, collect it, or to flip it. If I'm refreshing to keep and ride for the season, I'd spend a little more. If I'm going to flip, spend a little as possible; more sweat equity than financial equity. And that goes for any investment of time and money. You made all good points. Keep up the good work.

@motorcyclerewind 4 месяца назад

Totally agree. IMO: The best example I can think of regarding a flip are tires. Tires will cost $200+ and you won’t get that back. Thanks for watching.

@1950specialdeluxe 4 месяца назад

I like to call my projects, "Resurrections" not restorations.

@motorcyclerewind 4 месяца назад

I call me Rustorations 🤣

@djantix1200 4 месяца назад

All great points! You have to really think about what you're willing to put into these old bikes. How much money and how much elbow grease you want to do.

@motorcyclerewind 4 месяца назад

You are so right. Especially before you buy the bike. Really appreciate you watching

@jackmundo4043 4 месяца назад

Excellent. Thank you.

@motorcyclerewind 4 месяца назад

Thanks for watching.

@ThatOldHonda 4 месяца назад

True words Eric, personally I don't mind spending some on them, I don't expect to get my money back but I get the 80's rides. I would like to restore a bike someday, but for now happy just saving them

@motorcyclerewind 4 месяца назад

I love talking the abandoned and forgotten and getting them back on the road. Thanks for watching.

@user-sq3jl4mk2u 4 месяца назад

I feel the same keeping the bike original or as near to original as it can be. Original is king .... Great video you are keeping it real... and talk a lot of common sense

@motorcyclerewind 4 месяца назад

Agreed! Original is KING!!! Thanks for watching!

@BrickHouseBuilds 4 месяца назад

Spot on Eric!

@motorcyclerewind 4 месяца назад

Thanks BJ.

@ChrisStack22 4 месяца назад

Great video. You’re 100% right. That said, I’m spending way too much restoring a CB360 because I want to learn and enjoy working on it. Not going to sell it when I’m done, and wasn’t interested in buying a completed bike. When I’m done I want to point to it and say “I did that.” If I wasted an extra couple grand, I’m find with that, it’s the journey not the destination. Love your videos.

@motorcyclerewind 4 месяца назад

You make a great point. I tell people “I don’t bowl or fish” this is all I do. So if you want to spend a few bucks for the “I did that”! I am all for it. Thanks for watching.

@billyparrott1995 4 месяца назад

Missed you Eric,great post.Such good advise again

@motorcyclerewind 4 месяца назад

Thanks so much. Getting back to our regular loads of videos schedule.

@nickq204 4 месяца назад

Wish this video was around before I got started. 🤣 I think back to my first project bike and you basically listed out all the things I did when talking about all the wrong ways to approach a project.. I wanted to have a running bike to take to track days, but switched directions mid-project and started going with a near OEM restoration. I also had the “While I’ve got this apart” syndrome pretty bad. I laugh about it now, but I had blinders on at the time. The budget was nearly tripled. The bike looked great though!

@motorcyclerewind 4 месяца назад

You probably had triple the fun along the way! Thanks for watching!

@MainelyMoto207 4 месяца назад

The biggest mistake people make is trying to flip through restoration. I have yet to "restore" a motorcycle within budget. I have sold bikes at a profit, but have done the bare minimum doing so. Unfortunately, or fortunately, every bike I "restore" doesn't leave my garage. So up to 5 bikes for now....

@motorcyclerewind 4 месяца назад

Thanks for watching.

@maltejuergensen2118 4 месяца назад

I like to say “Resurrecting” …. I think people use the term “Restoring” a bit to loosely these days ….. other than that - I agree, get it running, make sure it is safe, make it pretty(ier) ….. then enjoy it :)

@motorcyclerewind 4 месяца назад

I agree. I only use the word restore when I am trying to explain to people what I do with all the motorcycles. 😂 Thanks for watching.

@aaroncutting 17 дней назад

I picked up a cb450k6 a few years ago from a coworker - looked like it was in good shape when I bought it, but now I've got the engine off and I've found the cam followers are completely shot. I've put so much work into carbs and trying to track down other issues that I ignored the actual problem. This is all to say that even a bike that looks like it is in good shape might need extensive work

@motorcyclerewind 8 дней назад

I totally agree with you. Thanks for watching.

@mjcavender1230 4 месяца назад

Great video. Thanks!

@motorcyclerewind 4 месяца назад

Glad you liked it! Thanks for watching!

@colinmettle4666 2 месяца назад

Cool dude

@motorcyclerewind 2 месяца назад

Thanks for watching.

@yomommaahotoo264 4 месяца назад

Believe it's up to the end user to go further with the bling. A clean running bike is their canvas.

@motorcyclerewind 4 месяца назад

I agree. I am only going to take it so far then it’s up to the next person. Thanks for watching.

@pucky900 2 месяца назад

This is good.... I just bought a 1973 Yamaha 500 to restore.

@motorcyclerewind 2 месяца назад

Awesome. I love this bikes.

@coltonloustalot2318 Месяц назад

Where'd you go to look for something like that? I'm having trouble finding older models to restore

@pucky900 Месяц назад

@@coltonloustalot2318 I found on Facebook marketplace. Was definitely outside my area and needs lots of love but think I can get 'r done

@philipwegmann4591 4 месяца назад

Really appreciated this video. So many things that I assumed but wasn't certain about and things that I hadn't even thought of. Random: But what about a DailyRider series in the style of Revzilla but with classic bikes? Regardless, big fan. Thank you!

@motorcyclerewind 4 месяца назад

The Daily Rider series is a great idea. Thanks for the idea and thanks for watching.

@ThreenaddiesRexMegistus 4 месяца назад

Don’t overlook the value of new fasteners on appearance and be prepared to still be purchasing parts many years later. Also, the parts numbers are king when searching for bits - get a parts manual if you can and this is where you will find affordable and available common parts and identify crossovers. Searching by a part description is problematic, whereas the make and parts numbers find everything available. Join the forums if they exist, they are a great source of knowledge. I did a 750 Bonneville over three different stages - running with reasonable paint, tear-down again and powder coat and new bits after successful use for a few months, then a final rebuild to get rid of annoying problems - oil leaks and practical running improvements such as modern electrics and improved fuelling. All the while determining what works and what doesn’t. It is now a nice looking and practical motorcycle which turns heads. It will never be concours. That’s a whole new level of spending.

@motorcyclerewind 4 месяца назад

Agreed. The part number is king. 🤴 You are so right about forums. They are a wealth of knowledge. Thanks for watching.

@daveco1270 4 месяца назад

I always spend more money than I planned on. Ive picked up a couple bikes to flip and by the time I've gotten them running well and looking nice, I'm lucky to break even. But at this point in my vintage motorcycle journey I'm okay with breaking even... because I'm learning stuff. You pay for your education Some guys will find a great deal on a non runner and say, "i'll get the bike so it fires up, idles and revs, then pass it on to the next guy and make a few bucks in the process." I'm not that disciplined. Not yet anyway.

@motorcyclerewind 4 месяца назад

I agree. I have gotten into projects that to move forward it is going to take more than I want to give it. It being time, money etc…

@grahamwright9897 4 месяца назад

Great stuff

@motorcyclerewind 4 месяца назад

Thanks for watching. I really appreciate it.

@aussiebloke609 4 месяца назад

I like to go a bit beyond "rustoration", but I'm not into concourse either. If I had to limit it to a few defining areas, I'd say it needs to be better than a survivor - no ripped seats with duct tape patches, no "patina" on the tank, frame or exhaust, good (but maybe not quite perfect) paint coverage overall - but it has to be a solid everyday rider as well. Anything beyond that is a plus, but not required...considering that anything I own, I'm going to ride, and often.

@motorcyclerewind 4 месяца назад

I agree. I like to say I make pretty riders. Really good from 10 feet away.

@mmotorcycles9497 4 месяца назад

Seems like I throw the budget out the window on all the bikes I do.

@motorcyclerewind 4 месяца назад

😂💰I try to remain as disciplined as I can with the budget. Thanks for watching.

@crovo61 4 месяца назад

Im getting on a bit but my hearing could not pickup a lot of what you were saying

@motorcyclerewind 4 месяца назад

Sorry to hear, no pun intended! Thanks for watching.

@markhinde6187 4 месяца назад

Great advice, but I always let my heart lead me astray, just can't help it....

@motorcyclerewind 4 месяца назад

I too can get emotional when it comes to saving these old bikes. Struggling with that right now. Thanks for watching.

@klassikfahrer 4 месяца назад

First 😂 Again 😂

@motorcyclerewind 4 месяца назад

🥇 thanks so much. Really appreciate it.

@pacatack2 2 месяца назад

Ironic that most of this video is about budget, but you have 288 videos on your channel and haven’t invested a dime into a microphone. But forreal, $50-$250 would do you some damn good

@motorcyclerewind 2 месяца назад

Thanks for watching. This video was filmed with my GoPro 360 which doesn’t allow for the external mic I normally use. Thanks for your feedback.

@pacatack2 2 месяца назад

@@motorcyclerewind I appreciate the video. I used to edit audio hours a day so I'm a little extra sensitive lol. You could look into a tascam or a zoom h6 that runs independently of the camera and then sync them in editing. They're about $200.

@jeffwhite9392 4 месяца назад

Don't do it , cause all ya gunna wanna do on completion is to sell the shitter when the eventual realisation that it was crappolla new ... Not worth the effort for 99% of the time cause garbage is , ummm

@motorcyclerewind 4 месяца назад

Thanks for watching.