Motorbike Restoration

Cmar-Ireland

Hi Folks,

I don't post much here, mostly just read the threads.
But now I'm posting in the hope that one of ye can help!

I have an '86 LTD 454 that I was restoring. I completely stripped the bike down to the frame, and cleaned or replaced all the components. At the moment the bike is a rolling chassis with wheels, forks, handlebars etc fitted. The engine, tank, exhaust, electrics & cables etc are cleaned up/replaced or repaired, but not fitted.

That's where the problem is, I am working on getting our new house ready for myself and the gf to move into, and I have not time to finish the bike.
So is there anyone I can hand it over to who will rebuild and set-up the bike.

If there is, would this be an expensive job? It's my first bike, and I would like to start my lessons so I can get a few miles under me before the summer.

Any help or advise appreciated

Thanks
Ciaran

murphaph

I can't see too many people doing this sort of work for small money tbh.

Cmar-Ireland

murphaph wrote: »

I can't see too many people doing this sort of work for small money tbh.

I don't mind paying for it to be done right. What would you think a fair price would be?

Run_to_da_hills

You will be lucky to get someone that will take on an unfinished project unless you could find some retired lad that could do it in his spare time. Most bike repair shops have huge overheads and dont want stuff lying around that can accumilate space.

FiSe

Try Tony 0868809098. He's busy man, who knows his s...te and has soft eye for anything bike related. Especially older - vintage/classics are his cup of tea. Based in Meath

Cmar-Ireland

Thanks FiSe,

Any idea of a cost of doing this? Even a ballpark figure to go on?

cheers

Pigeon Reaper

few guys on biker.ie might do this sort of thing too. Introduce yourself and post up about this.

FiSe

Cmar-Ireland wrote: »

Thanks FiSe,

Any idea of a cost of doing this? Even a ballpark figure to go on?

cheers

Haven't got a clue... :cool:

Run_to_da_hills

Cmar-Ireland wrote: »

Thanks FiSe,

Any idea of a cost of doing this? Even a ballpark figure to go on?

cheers

How long is a piece of string?

mark fitapatrick

if you are still looking for some one to finish that ltd i would be more than glad to help you out. i have done many bikes including antiques over the years. i have many photos i could show you so you know were i am coming from. i have recently been made redundant so i have plenty time on my hands lately. call me <snip>

P.C.

Please do NOT drag up old threads.