Customers Motorcycle Gallery

We have been helping hundreds of customers now to fix, restore and rejuvenate their classic Yamaha café racers, vintage enduro bikes and other Yamaha models for several years. Many customers have left us fantastic reviews, other’s went one step further and shared with us the outcome of their hard work and the bikes that bear our parts. Thank you all!

If you would like your bike to be featured in this gallery, please send us an email or contact us via messenger.

Yamaha DT175 by Len

This 1977 Yamaha DT175 was restored by Len from Scotland.

Here are a few words from Len about his project:

I have owned the DT175 since 1977, but it has been stored under a cover for the last 20 years. I have not restored it to showroom condition, I just wanted it back to a usable state.

Front forks were really bad, and I had to rebuild them with new tubes and seals. Getting the front fork tubes apart was probably the worst, but I discovered that the handle for my trolly jack fitted inside perfectly, enabling me to lock the centre and disassemble.

Also, lots of bits of rubber and bolts were replaced.

All paint work was done using Aerosols, and it worked out fine.

Photos show the work done.

Yamaha DT175 Enduro

Yamaha RD200 by Bruno

This 1975 model of Yamaha RD200 has been lovingly restored to its original form by Bruno from Belgium.

Bruno even gave us the honour and decorated his motorcycle with Sumo Rubber sticker.

As he said himself: "Happy Customer"

Yamaha RD200 fully restored

Sumo Rubber Sticker

Yamaha RD200 DX by Bruno & Felix

This 1978 model of RD200dx has been standing partly dismantled in a garage for 15years.

The weather and age took their toll. The motorcycle had several rusty spots as well as leaks to cylinder head, cylinder base and exhaust manifold. It was disassembled to the frame, with parts carefully stored and ready for restoration.

Son Felix needed a project for his seminar work at high school with focus on electrics and physics. He choose to restore his father's motorcycle. The restoration of this 42-year-old motorcycle was a challenge, but he was happy to take it. The aim was to restore the vintage motorcycle to a true-to-original condition and make it roadworthy (pass the MOT)

These were some of the defect needing attention:

Leaks in several crucial areas such as area of engine, gearbox, carburettor, fuel supply and oil lines of separate lubrication
replacement of ageing tyres
Renovation of front and rear brakes
Renovation of lighting system
Short-circuit in the electrical system during assembly
Replacement of the fuel tank due to excessive rust damage
Poor external condition of cylinders
Disintegrated air filter, as well as cracked air filter box
Curved and corroded stand
General paint defects
Various rust stains

It is to no surprise that the project turned out to be economically absolutely unprofitable. As Felix stated, prices of similar motorcycle on the second-hand market start at around 2500€, but the restoration has exceeded that several times. However both father and son agreed, that due to the high emotional value, the motorcycle would never be sold.

The RD200 passed its MOT in Germany in November 2020 and Bruno took it our for a test drive the very same day.

Both Bruno and Felix are looking forward to next year to enjoy more journeys on this classic motorcycle!

Yamaha RD 200 DX 1E8

Condition 2005, rear view

RD200 dx Stripped down

Yamaha RD 200 DX 1E8

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