Due to our current workload we cannot accept any new custom restoration projects, however, we are happy to tailor restorations that are in progress or planned to your specifications, subject to your purchase commitment upon completion. See what we are working on and what is planned elsewhere on this site.

A typical restoration consists of the following work:

• Test motorcycle prior to dismantling:
• Engine compression
• Engine leak down
• Engine operation
• Electrics operation
• Completely dismantle motorcycle
• Completely dismantle engine if testing results require
• Remove and discard all non-stock components
• Degrease, clean, strip and inspect all components
• Rebuild all required components (typically brakes, carburetors, seats, gas tanks, front forks, steering head bearings)
• Carburetors are stripped, ultrasonically cleaned, vapour honed and rebuilt with new kits
• Replace all damaged parts with NOS or reproduction parts as available (typically chain, cables, switches, exhaust systems, seats)
• Repaint all components originally painted as required
• Re-polish all components originally polished
• Rebuild engine with new gaskets and oil seals (typically valve lapping, new pistons and rings)
• Re-install engine in frame, tune up and test
• Re-install frame components starting with wiring harness
• Once complete road test and refine as required

custom restorations

Service 1

Vapour honing services are offered at reasonable hourly rates of $50 CDN and cleaning is done to the level specified by client.

You provide us a picture of the part to be vapour honed and we will provide a cost estimate based upon our expectation of cleaning time. You are responsible for shipping to and from our shop.

All parts to be vapour honed are cleaned, degreased and inspected beforehand. Some parts may require conventional media blasting in preparation for vapour honing.

See our before and after.

Vapour honing

service 2

Redwing Restorations has many serviceable parts for vintage motorcycles available. We also have many non-stock take off parts from past restorations such as saddle bags, fairings, etc.

Used Parts Sales

Service 3

Shipping services are offered for the vintage motorcycles sold within Ontario and Quebec. The cost of this services depends upon the location, timing and other factors.

We also buy vintage motorcycles and parts. Vintage motorcycle purchases often become future restoration projects for us. If you have vintage motorcycles or parts that you would like to sell let, us know, provide a picture and description and we will consider an offer.

Other Services

service 4