Meticulous Moto Restorations By Paul Murphy

NEW ARRIVAL AT MMR ! So, after about two years lusting, I eventually got to realize a dream by acquiring a 2009 Buell 1125R in Arctic White with Hero Blue wheels and accents. This example has only 8,400kms on the odometer and sports the very desirable HMF exhaust system coupled with the Buell factory race ECU. ... Belt driven with fuel in the frame, a huge 375mm single wheel rim mounted inverted front brake disc clamped by an 8-piston front caliper (delivering incredible stopping power), mass centralization, fuel injection with 61mm throttle bodies, the 1125R is an engineering masterpiece by East Troy, Wisconsin’s favourite son, Mr. Erik Buell. Overall, this is an AWESOME machine, delivering 146hp with 84ft/lbs from its Rotax built 1125cc v-twin Helicon motor. The bike weighs only 375lbs, so the power to weight ratio is very high at only 2.57lbs/hp. While I’m still getting to know this jewell, I can certainly attest to its incredible power, torque, lightness and ease of handling. Soooo looking forward to putting miles on this machine in the season to come!

WANTED: SUZUKI RG500 GAMMA FUEL TANK Like always, we’re happy to help a customer source some wanted parts from our network of friends and followers! So, who’s got or knows of a fuel tank for an RG500 Gamma for sale? ... Paintwork not important but it must be almost rust free inside. Please contact us if you can help!

MOTO MARTIN PARTS FOR SALE This is the last of our Moto Martin parts inventory offered after a major clearout over the past couple of weeks. The parts remaining include the following:... 1. Moto Martin aluminum fuel tank. Early CBX style. Monza filler cap and petcock included. Usual dents associated with a 40yr old tank but generally very good restorable condition. 2. Moto Martin OEM front fender. Excellent condition in black primer, ready for painting to the colour of your choice. 3. Brand new Brembo Goldline PO8 front calipers. NOS, never fitted to a bike. As fitted to many Italian thoroughbreds of the late 70’s and into the ‘80’s. Almost unobtanium nowadays. 4. Moto Martin rear brake caliper with mounting bracket. New semi-gloss black powder coating on mounting bracket. Stainless steel hardware. Excellent condition throughout. 5. Moto Martin OEM cast iron rear brake disc. A little rusty from lying around for years but excellent condition overall. 6. Fournales air shock. OEM on some of the ‘80s Martin’s. 286mm (11-1/4)(adjustable) eye to eye length. Very good condition. 7. OEM Martin battery tray. Perfect original condition. Powder coated semi-gloss black. Ready to fit. Please check out the photos attached as they form an integral part of the description. Pricing and delivery options available on request.

MOTO MARTIN KAWASAKI Well, that’s as much as I can achieve for this year! The MMK is getting its clothes fitted before we tear down everything for refinishing. The fuel tank is getting close to having its MANY coats of paint removed. In over forty years of restoring & building motorcycles, I’ve NEVER seen so much paint on a body panel ! Chuffed to find it’s a perfect tank with no dents or damage whatsoever!... The seat unit is sitting in place ready to have all its fixings finalized, then we have to decide on paint, colours and graphics. Finally, the big bore Kawasaki motor is almost ready to have the cam cover installed after the final few valve shims arrive. In closing, METICULOUSLY MOTO RESTORATIONS would like to thank our customers, suppliers, partners, friends & family for all their support this year. Wishing you all the very best for 2021. Cheers! Paul M.

Is this the perfect Christmas gift for under the tree?

MERRY CHRISTMAS From the home of METICULOUS MOTO RESTORATIONS to our friends and followers worldwide, we wish to thank you all for your support this year and wi...sh you all a very merry Christmas & our best for the new year. Paul M. Here’s a little eye candy that we custom machined for the Moto Martin. Front master cylinder and top fork bolt combination. The perfect solution when the cockpit is a little tight on space! And it’s lighter than the parts that it replaces!