Restoration Finishes

Stage 2 Restoration Details

This is a comprehensive frame-up project and our most popular stage. All disciplines are the same as a Stage-3 project, only the materials and finishes are scrutinized to a lesser degree. If you're planning on riding or racing the bike regularly this treatment may deteriorate rapidly due to normal wear and tear. If only 1 or 2 short rides a year and you wish to keep the bike looking nice for static display, this stage is for you. We no longer offer the Stage-1 build. This would be our entry level choice that can be modified to varying degrees of finish and equipment selections.

Includes:

* Motorcycle is completely disassembled, every part and piece is touched and inspected, frame is bead blasted, prime painted and finish painted with a 2-part polyurethane topcoat or powder coated. (Special colors other than Black, White, Gold, Silver, Orange, and Red are additive).

* Plastic side panels replaced with new OEM parts and background decals installed. If the original plastic panels are restorable, we prefer this option as they will present the machine correctly. Depending on machine model, good used panels can be acquired and restored. (OLD S'CooL does not install replica body parts if at all possible. Only in extreme cases will this be accepted and only if our parts sources have run dry).

* Front number plate replaced with new OEM or restored original if in good shape. Replica replacement follows same policy above.

* Lower fork legs polished or texture finished and clear coated. Rock guards installed (optional).

* Fuel tank, if plastic original and in good shape will be cleaned, sanded and buffed to near-new luster. Otherwise a new reproduction part will be quoted as an additional item in extreme cases when OEM parts source has run dry. Steel tanks for repaint (additive).

* Front and rear fenders replaced with new OEM or restored originals if they are in good shape. Replica replacement follows same policy above.

* All fasteners replaced with new zinc plated grade 5-8 steel, Loctite and torqued. If original fasteners are in satisfactory shape, they will be buffed and Zinc plated.

* Original corroded or faded brackets, hardware, sprockets, kick levers etc, Zinc, Chrome or Nickel plated.

* All decals replaced (depending on rarity and availability).

* Drive train renewed including new primary, secondary sprockets and standard DID ERT2 or CZ brand chain. (We do not recommend an O-ring chain as they rob horsepower).

* Swingarm chain wear strips, rollers and guides replaced.

* Front suspension is rebuilt with new seals and oil tuned to your riding conditions and rider weight. New springs sized to the same. Fork tubes depending on wear and corrosion will be straightened, hard-chromed and ground like new or replaced.

* Rear shock(s) will be fully rebuilt or replaced with new unit(s). Various popular brands are available. Springs will be custom sized for your rider weight, style and terrain.

* Handlebar brake and clutch perches and handles replaced with new OEM or equal. New grips and throttle twister installed. Handlebars restored if originals in good shape or replace with aftermarket alloy bars of your choice.

* Brake, clutch and throttle cables replaced with OEM or other brand.

* New brake shoes front and rear installed

* Seat recovered with aftermarket replica product as OEM seat covers are extinct. Custom covers available upon request.

* You may supply a rebuilt or sound running motor if you like. Or we will rebuild the existing motor to your specifications or we can make performance recommendations and choices for you to consider. Reed valves, head milling, transmission gear ratio changes, stuffed cranks, all these and more are at our disposal.

* Rebuilt or new carburetor installed and jetted for sea level and up to 2000ft elevation.

* Expansion chamber completely restored removing all dings. Porcelain painted black. Nickel or chrome plate options are available. Silencer repaired, re-packed or replaced with original or alloy aftermarket unit.

* Engine cases buffed, stripped and painted as needed. Cylinder and head are glass bead-blasted clean and bare or repainted with hi-temp black.

* Wiring harness dressed out as necessary.

* Field test of machine checking all systems. Engine is heat-cycled, tuned and broke in ready for you to ride when you take delivery.

* Major parts and services are additive and may be purchased directly by you provided they meet our quality standards prior.

** Included is a CD recording the pictorial and daily progress report of your bikes work in progress with detailed technical information. Complete photo gallery of your Stage-2 restoration from beginning to delivery shall be included.

Email your bike and year to - oldscoolresto@yahoo.com

Stage 3 Restoration Details

This is a frame up restoration including Stage 2. This stage is reserved for the critical inspector! A restoration of this magnitude can run up to approx 18 months in duration, Here's why: The project will require a complete study of its background history plus a materials and outside processing analysis. All details are gone over with you to ensure complete satisfaction of the build and its outcome. Our strictest quality standards will be in force on Stage-3 projects. This stage requires the restoration artist to pay extra-close attention to original finish details such as color and composition of paints and coatings, factory bare metal finishes, correct wiring harness layouts, NOS (new old stock) part replacements wherever possible to original specifications and many more details we cannot describe here. The motorcycle needs to be in our possession for full inspection and evaluation.

Includes:

* Everything in Stage-2 plus,

* Wheels replaced and re-laced with new rims, spokes and nipples, or period correct original equipment that is new or polished. OLD S'CooL will only use original parts if they are of sound quality and can be restored to static display quality. Reconditioned spokes are not to be used for dirt or highway as they will turn brittle from the re-chroming process and are dangerous to the rider!

* Bare aluminum engine cases and cylinders will be polished, bead blasted or solution deburred for authenticity of the aging process.

* Original OEM tires will be installed if available. Otherwise a list of tire choices will be submitted for selection.

* Expansion chamber/silencer will be completely restored or replaced with OEM original equipment. In some cases replica exhaust systems may be produced. Powdercoating of pipes is not utilized.

* Shop tested to ensure basic functional order including sound cylinder compression and ignition spark and timing. We do not field test Stage-3 projects at this time. Should the customer decide to do so, he or she may do so at his/her responsibility of assuming all rework of machine finishes at his/her expense.

* Full detailed cleaning for your inspection and presentation.

NOTE: If your Stage-3 project is to be entered into 100 point contests, an all points inspection sheet will be developed and gone over with the collector and machine at time of delivery. Stage-3 projects should only be shipped in a enclosed package inside a box trailer/truck. They may also be will-called.

NOTE: All Stage-3 machines are considered collector pieces not intended for personal use or service in the field or highway. They are strictly built and intended for "static display" by OLD S'CooL Restorations.

** Included is a CD recording the pictoral and daily progress report of your bikes work in progress with detailed technical information. A complete photo gallery of your Stage-3 project from beginning to delivery shall be included on the CD.