Motorbike Restorations and Modifications

Since 1990

70’s & 80’s Restorations was established in the ’80s and we are located in East Sussex. We have had a passion for the restoration, modification and servicing of two-stroke motorcycles from the 70’s, 80’s and 90’s.

Restorations

Here at 70s-80s Restorations, we offer a restoration service to cater for all requirements. This can be to show-standard meaning every part of the motorcycle is dismantled, inspected and reconditioned back to new. Also, some motorcycles are in a condition that if fully restored would lose their originality. In these cases, we offer a partial or full mechanical restoration.

Modifications

Do you require your motorcycles frame, suspension or running gear modifying or just updating? Then 70’s-80’s Restorations offer a large selection of services to cater for everyone’s requirements.

We can modify your Yamahas, Suzukis, Kawasakis or Hondas to suit your ideas. Call or email us to discuss your requirements.

Call us to discuss your ideas, or send us an email:

email@70s-80srestorations.co.uk

70’s-80’s Restorations offer a large selection of services to cater for everyone’s requirements. We can rebuild or modify your Yamaha, Suzuki, Kawasaki and Honda motorbike, rebuild your engine or crank.

Overhaul your frame, suspension, fuel and brake system.

Full servicing, tuning and workshop facilities available, Offering welding, helicoiling and general fabrication.

A metal finishing service available including stove enamelling, two-pack paint, engine blacking, vapour blasting, anodising, chroming, nickel, zinc and olive plating to bring your motorbike components back to new condition. Supply a range of spares and accessories to fit your motorbike.

Other Services

Do you require your motorcycles frame, suspension or running gear modifying or just updating?

Then 70’s-80’s Restorations offer a large selection of services to cater for everyone’s requirements. We can modify your Yamahas, Suzukis, Kawasakis or Hondas to suit your ideas. Call or email us to discuss your requirements

 We have a full workshop service, offering the following: 

  • Full servicing
  • Engine rebuilds
  • Crank rebuilds
  • Gearbox overhauls
  • Carburetters overhauls
  • Clutch rebuilds
  • Suspension servicing
  • Brake system overhauls
  • Electrics
  • Welding of ferrous and nonferrous metals
  • Helicoiling
  • Rebusing
  • General fabrication
  • Vapour blasting
  • Super finish

We can also arrange the following services, but will require the items for pricing:

  • Chroming
  • Anodising
  • Polishing
  • Zinc and nickel plating
  • Cericote (ceramic coating)
  • Powder coating

Yamaha RZ500LC Restoration

Yamaha RD500LC Restoration

Yamaha RD350LC Special

Ner-a-car Restoration

Yamaha RD350LC Special 1 Restoration

Yamaha RD350LC Special 2

Engine 3
Crankshaft
Cericote
Engine 2
Super Finish

Restorers and Modifiers of Japanese Motorcycles from the 70s, 80s onwards

Specialising in two-stroke motorcycles, but also catering for four strokes’.

Rickman Kawasaki After

Before and After

We offer show standard restorations,
sympathetic overhauls or something in between

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Servicing and Repairs

SERVICING AND REPAIRS

We can carry out servicing and/or repairs
required to your motorcycles

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Fault diagnoses

FAULT DIAGNOSING

Is your motorbike engine not running correctly?
Suffer from bad handling
or have an electrical fault?

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Servicing and Repairs of 1970 & 1980 Motorbikes

OTHER SERVICES AVAILABLE

We have a vast network of
suppliers that offers a wide variety
of services and products

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Recommended Products

PRODUCT RECOMMENDATION

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and what we can supply to keep your
motorcycle in top condition.

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Yamaha RD350 Special Exhaust

PRESS FEATURES

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about 70s-80s Restorations

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70’s & 80’s Motorbike

Restorations and Modifications

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Testimonials

Having owned an RD350LC 20 years ago, I once again wanted another, but not like the LC that I had back then, so I bought an unfinished project from eBay. I needed an expert to look over it, so after much research, I came across Simon Thompson of 70’s- 80’s Restorations. For me, if someone is going to build and restore my dream bike, communication is paramount, either by email, text message, phone call or in person. Well, Simon delivered on all accounts. His attention to detail is second to none, and knowledge of this bike and others is vast. When the bike was finished, I was very happy with it, any teething problems I had, Simon very quickly sorted them out. Even his aftercare service is first class. Once again Simon, many thanks!

Simon, just taken delivery of the bike and it looks amazing just waiting for the rain to stop so I can take her out for our first spin together. Thanks for doing such a great job I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend you to anyone else who needs a bike like mine sorting, Thanks Again”

This was the second of two LCs built for me by Simon and I would just like to say many thanks to him for all his hard work and attention to detail put into each bike. At all times I was kept up to date with the progress of the project. There were regular meetings either by phone or by person to discuss any design points which were always overcome in a professional manner. If you are looking for a one-off motorcycle or a restoration I would recommend talking to Simon.

Years in the Business