How expensive is it to restore a vintage motorcycle?

#royalenfield #1961royalenfield
If you are thinking of restoring a vintage Royal Enfield then here is a cost guide to help you decide!
Series 1: Welcome to the ultimate video guide to restoring a vintage motorcycle - with the classic 1961 era Royal Enfield Bullet 350.
This video is a detailed look at repairing crumbling bakelite and electronic parts made out of the stuff. I am delighted to share that you do not need to discard of these original items as they don't make them correctly anymore!
Every week a new video will be uploaded covering a specific topic of restoring this classic 1961 Royal Enfield Bullet 350, so PLEASE SUBSCRIBE TO MY CHANNEL AND HIT THE NOTIFICATION 'BELL' ICON, TO BE NOTIFIED WHEN A NEW VIDEO IS PUBLISHED.
I look forward to helping as many enthusiasts as I can.
Some History of this Bullet:
Discovered in a barn rusting away, this Royal Enfield Bullet was rescued just in time. Through sheer frustration at so many 'over-my-head' explanations on how it should be done, I decided to produce a complete technical guide to all the processes required to restore a complete Royal Enfield.
90% of all the parts were painstakingly repaired, from the Smiths clock, the tank, bakelite switches, respraying and upholstery. I also cover the 6 volt challenges and the good and bad of LED lights on a vintage motorcycle.
Yes if you are thinking about restoring an English / British made vintage motorbike then you just lucked out! It doesn’t really matter what model or brand you choose, you will learn each step on how to organise your workshop, strip and re-assemble the parts, to painting and most importantly.... how to setup and tune the engine and the Amal carburettor.

[@udaypothakamury6315]

Kudos to you sir for the attention to detail and restoring the Bullet 350 to a point where it looks and rides great.

[@anthonyallsopp1474]

I have enjoyed watching your restoration of your Royal Enfield Bullet, particularly as I have just bought an old 500 in need of some TLC. It is never a cheap process if you are going to do it properly, but at the end of it you know the bike inside and out and have the comfort of knowing the quality of the restoration. Plus it has been done to your tastes and standards. I am enjoying watching you tackle your Norton project and look forward to others in the future.

[@MyRestoration1]

Now that’s a bike I would love to do. I hope you can get out of it what it probably did for the previous owner and so on. Thank you very much for your comments. Always love to read them!

[@izoyt]

as with ever restoration (car, house etc), if you double your initial cost list, it will be more close to real deal in the end (if you make it till the end)

[@MerlinZener]

Hi There! Just came across your channel, liked the Guzzi resto :) I've been scrolling up and down through your videos, but I haven't seen the detailing video you mentioned at the end - can you please reply with a link? Much appreciated!

[@MyRestoration1]

Hi. Not sure which video you refer? The only video I focus on finishing is the vfr800fi series some time ago. Thanks

[@MerlinZener]

@@MyRestoration1 I meant where it says "Next Episode how to detail a bike" at 3:16 in this video. [thanks for the reply, btw!!!]

[@MyRestoration1]

@@MerlinZener thank you for pointing this out! I don’t believe I’ve done one specifically on detailing yet. I must have got busy elsewhere. I’ll put that on my list to discuss in the Norton restoration.

[@MerlinZener]

@@MyRestoration1 no worries mate. I've subscribed, so I'll keep an eye out.

[@davidmcnamara8759]

you forgot to subtract the enjoyment and fun :) of the restoration

[@MyRestoration1]

Absolutely 👍

[@daveco1270]

That bike turned out great. Are you keeping it or selling it? Unless you're restoring a very collectible/valuable bike, it doesn't seem like there's a lot of money in restoring motorcycles then selling them. Most of the time you'll have more into it than it's worth, but if you're restoring it to ride and enjoy, you'll have a real connection with the bike.

[@MyRestoration1]

Indeed Dave! I don’t think much passed the restoration as long as it’s what I want to do.

[@talltom1129]

At least you know what went into it, instead of relying on the word of a stranger.

[@jimporter]

£5000 not including your labour and workshop costs which I imagine would probably triple or quadruple that cost. Ok if you are going to DIY it but getting a pro to do it? How many hours labour?

[@MyRestoration1]

Quite right Jim. It makes little sense to restore any other way if you plan to collect. To sell..probably hand to mouth career on these lower value bikes. Maybe more lucrative on the Vincent or Brough.