Murray's Dirt Bike Restorations

Murray's Dirt Bike Restorations Specialising in dirt bike restorations and engine rebuild services, I perform most work myself in a fully equipped home workshop in Brisbane, Australia.

Hi all, I have been busy with another restoration. These jobs take a very long time, requires patience and a very unders...
24/08/2026

Hi all, I have been busy with another restoration. These jobs take a very long time, requires patience and a very understand client. A 1986 XR600R in rough condition was the job.

Needed a new piston (and rebore), main and gearbox bearings a a new gear plus many many other parts. Some parts were reproduced in 3D, others laser cut.

I made a fl**ge to move the carburettor intake back 3mm and soaked the intake tubes to soften them to achieved a dust intake seal.

Over 12 months to complete the task! Many hours of work!

What a great old bike to work on.

It has been a real pleasure to work on this 1989 CR500. The client bought the bike without having much knowledge of the ...
07/08/2024

It has been a real pleasure to work on this 1989 CR500.

The client bought the bike without having much knowledge of the engine condition.

The motor was stripped and cleaned. The crankshaft bearings were replaced. The con-rod was it was replaced. The cylinder was re-bored to second oversize .50mm) and a Vertex piston fitted.

The client also wanted a decompression valve fitted to the cylinder head of the CR500. The engine cases of have been stripped and painted in as near as possible to the Honda Black. A full set of replacement engine bolts fitted.

For some reason the gear shaft was bent and had to be straightened.

All electrical components including the CDI, coil, stator and rotor have been thoroughly checked and tested.

The engine reassembly went well.

Bottom end rebuild for a customer.Suzuki RM125. 1989. Con rod replaced, replacement shift forks as old ones are worn (so...
03/06/2024

Bottom end rebuild for a customer.

Suzuki RM125. 1989.

Con rod replaced, replacement shift forks as old ones are worn (sourced from USA). New main bearings, full seal set.

17/05/2024

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He who does nothing agrees.

Following on from a post earlier this year, here are the photos of the completed restoration on the 1984 Honda XR250R.
03/12/2023

Following on from a post earlier this year, here are the photos of the completed restoration on the 1984 Honda XR250R.

Latest rebuild on a 2015 Yamaha YZ125.Complete rebuild: new crankshaft, machined damaged cases, helicoil several threads...
18/05/2023

Latest rebuild on a 2015 Yamaha YZ125.

Complete rebuild: new crankshaft, machined damaged cases, helicoil several threads, rebore and new piston. New water pump, seals and gaskets. Plus a new kick starter shaft and vapour blasting all cases.

The final photos show the state of the piston and cylinder before.

A full restoration is underway for a customer's 1984 Honda XR250R. This is one of the first RFVC engines and features du...
25/03/2023

A full restoration is underway for a customer's 1984 Honda XR250R. This is one of the first RFVC engines and features dual carbs.

Overall the bike is complete and ran before starting the resto, but was burning a lot of oil.

Stay tuned for more updates.

Mild restoration of a Honda CRF230F for a customer.Top end rebuild including new cylinder.Sand blast and 2 pack to frame...
24/03/2023

Mild restoration of a Honda CRF230F for a customer.

Top end rebuild including new cylinder.

Sand blast and 2 pack to frame and swingarm.

Assorted new plastics, bolts and zinc plating of some parts.

See the before photos in the gallery.

Final assembly and completion photos for a 1975 Honda GL1000 Goldwing (1st generation).Engine has been stripped and vapo...
22/01/2023

Final assembly and completion photos for a 1975 Honda GL1000 Goldwing (1st generation).

Engine has been stripped and vapour blasted. New valve guides, seals, piston rings and cam belts.

Shipped back to a happy customer.

See more here on this classic motorcycle: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Honda_Gold_Wing

Assembly and final photos of the 1983 Honda CR250R rebuild.Clutch cover supplied by Russell's Clutch Covers (located ne...
19/01/2023

Assembly and final photos of the 1983 Honda CR250R rebuild.

Clutch cover supplied by Russell's Clutch Covers (located near Brisbane) to replace both unrepairable clutch covers.

Cylinder rebored for new Wossner piston, top of cylinder machined to remove damage to ensure head gasket seal.

New con rod and shift forks from the second motor used in re-assembly.

Re-assembly complete and ready for return to customer.

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Brisbane, QLD
4170

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Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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