Classic Bike Meters

31/05/2026

A few more highlights from the fantastic Open Day at .nl

It was great to meet so many fellow motorcycle enthusiasts, talk about classic instruments, share restoration stories and see some truly beautiful machines up close. Events like these remind me why I enjoy this work so much.

A big thank you to everyone who stopped by for a chat, showed interest in my restorations and shared their passion for classic motorcycles. I had a great time and I’m already looking forward to the next one.

30/05/2026

30/05/2026

This Honda XR500S speedometer arrived with a broken needle and a completely dried out internal mechanism.

Fortunately, it reached my workshop just in time. After a full overhaul, careful repairs and plenty of attention to detail, I was able to bring it back to its original condition and smooth operation once again.

For this restoration, I deliberately preserved as much of the original patina as possible. The goal was to ensure that the speedometer still looks at home on a well cared for, regularly ridden motorcycle, especially since the matching tachometer has not yet been restored.

Should the owner decide to send in the tachometer at a later date, I can service and restore it to the same standard while keeping the appearance perfectly balanced.

Many classic motorcycle instruments suffer from dried lubricants, worn bearings and hidden internal damage that often goes unnoticed until it’s too late.

If your gauges have never been serviced, now might be the perfect time.

Want your original instruments restored and serviced by a specialist? Get in touch. I still have a few workshop slots available.

29/05/2026

In this reel, I show how even a fully worn-out Kawasaki instrument can be restored to a factory-new condition. These gauges came from a Norwegian client. They had worn needle bearings, play in their drive, and other worn parts. I always reuse the original dials whenever possible, and I reprint the red zones. In the end, I returned them to a fantastic state. The Norwegian client will surely be thrilled. Want your classic gauges reborn? Contact me today!

27/05/2026

This particular set may already be spoken for by an Australian customer, but I regularly restore similar XL500 instrument sets to the same high standard. If you’re looking for a properly rebuilt original set with warranty, feel free to contact me.

24/05/2026

A line up that instantly takes you back to the golden era of superbikes.
These absolutely stunning Suzuki GS1000S Wes Cooley machines are currently available at Vintage Motorcycles.

Seeing multiple Wes Cooley replicas together like this is something special. The iconic blue and white livery, the aggressive stance, the sound, the history… this was Suzuki at its very best.

The Suzuki GS1000S Wes Cooley remains one of the most legendary Japanese superbikes ever built and these examples truly look exceptional.

If you’ve ever dreamed about owning a proper old school muscle bike with racing heritage, this might be your chance.

23/05/2026

Check out this minty restored second owner CB750K2. It even has new OEM pipes. 😎👍

22/05/2026

This is how the CB500 K2 story unfolded. The client came to me with a tachometer that had been poorly “refurbished”….the dial faces were wrong, light shone through, and the internal mechanics had been neglected…problems everywhere. After a conversation, we agreed to a trade. I supplied fully restored CB500 K2 gauges with the correct mileage, original colors, and proper opacity. Now the client enjoys fully functioning gauges with a one-year warranty. If you want true quality, not knock-offs, come to me for that original look, as good as new.