Motorcycle Restoration Projects For Sale

If you enjoy getting your hands dirty and don’t mind a bit of work, buying a motorcycle restoration project can be a great way to while away those dark winter evenings. In fact, if you are really handy it can be a great way to buy a used bike at a bargain price. Even in this ‘throw away’ world, there are still many motorcycle enthusiasts who like nothing more than the challenge of restoring a classic bike back to its former glory. Get it wrong though and you could end up with a pile of trouble on your hands! Some projects are abandoned because of lack of interest or because the restorer underestimated the availability of parts, or the cost involved which can spiral out of control if you are not careful.

2008 Tamoretti 125 Retro Black. Spares or Repair
2008 Tamoretti 125 Retro Black. Spares or Repair
£255.00 (18 Bids)
sale ends: 3h 7m
apache 100cc quad spares or repair
apache 100cc quad spares or repair
£180.00
sale ends: 6h 21m
1994 KAWASAKI   Unfinished project
1994 KAWASAKI Unfinished project
£600.00
£800.00
sale ends: 6h 25m
1982 HONDA 250N Superdream black,  spares or repair
1982 HONDA 250N Superdream black, spares or repair
£230.00 (3 Bids)
sale ends: 8h 20m
Honda Midi Moto,  Project. Quick Sale NO SWAP ;-)
Honda Midi Moto, Project. Quick Sale NO SWAP ;-)
£72.00 (2 Bids)
sale ends: 8h 56m
YAMAHA SR 125.SR125. M REG.SPARES OR REPAIRS.PROJECT
YAMAHA SR 125.SR125. M REG.SPARES OR REPAIRS.PROJECT
£225.00 (0 Bids)
sale ends: 9h 40m
PEUGEOT 103 SP MOPED,  NEEDS RESTORATION   TLC   PROJECT
PEUGEOT 103 SP MOPED, NEEDS RESTORATION TLC PROJECT
£50.00
£350.00
sale ends: 9h 59m
1994 PIAGGIO ZIP SPARES OR REPAIR
1994 PIAGGIO ZIP SPARES OR REPAIR
£102.00 (12 Bids)
sale ends: 10h 8m
Xinling Yamaha 250cc 2006 56reg buggy quad project
Xinling Yamaha 250cc 2006 56reg buggy quad project
£1,600.00 (0 Bids)
sale ends: 10h 34m
2008 58 DIRECT BIKES. STOLEN RECOVERED SPARES OR REPAIR
2008 58 DIRECT BIKES. STOLEN RECOVERED SPARES OR REPAIR
£180.00 (0 Bids)
sale ends: 10h 57m
YZ 250 yamaha motorcycle project non runner
YZ 250 yamaha motorcycle project non runner
£165.00 (6 Bids)
sale ends: 11h 20m
1989 GSX600F  Streetfighter   street fighter project
1989 GSX600F Streetfighter street fighter project
£300.00 (0 Bids)
sale ends: 12h 31m
97 PIAGGIO VESPA ET4 125 NON RUNNER SPARES REPAIR NR
97 PIAGGIO VESPA ET4 125 NON RUNNER SPARES REPAIR NR
£200.00 (22 Bids)
sale ends: 12h 34m
2007 BAOTIAN BT 49 QT-9 BLUE spares or project
2007 BAOTIAN BT 49 QT-9 BLUE spares or project
£120.00 (0 Bids)
sale ends: 13h 5m

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. Joining the relevant owners club is a great first step before embarking on a restoration project. Club members will share their enthusiasm and knowledge, and importantly can be a great source for hard to find parts.

If you are looking for a motorcycle to restore you should always check it out carefully first. One of the most important factors to consider is just how complete and original the bike is. If you are buying the proverbial ‘box-of-bits’ you really need to make sure that it’s all there before parting with your cash. Missing or non-standard parts will lead to frustration and added expense. Consider also whether the bike is actually worth restoring. 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. Choose a bike you really love and you will gain immense satisfaction from the work and hopefully end up with a machine you can be proud of.

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