Testimonials

Ben, has done quite of bit of work for me.  He has done a great job and it has been fun dealing with him.  Ben is always up for a chat and a laugh.  I never leave without learning a few useful things about my bikes and I can highly recommend him and the Classic Motorcycle Shed.

Gaston Vanzet
www.custommotorcycleart.com 


Ben, just a quick note to say thanks for the work you did on my Z1000. I'm riding it weekly for an hour or so and it's running beautifully, starting instantly and with no surging once warm. Oil leaks have ceased, although the fuel tap still leaks a bit.

I'm following your advice by adding a small amount of Wynns Injector Cleaner with each tankful. Also revving it to ~7500rpm for 20-30secs (in 2nd !) on each run, which sounds awesome. Not sure the locals agree.

The solid rear disc looks great and has restored braking performance to the OEM pathetic level.

It's a happy camper and so am I.

Regards,

Peter Doonan

TYRES - a wide range

Off road, street, touring or track the Classic Motorcycle Shed can supply and fit a wide range of tyres to suit a wide range of motorcycles, modern or classic.

Motorcycle race bike preparation specialist

Although Ben loves classic motorcycles, he has spent a life time racing, servicing and repairing modern motorcycles. As a consequence he has learnt the tricks of the trade and can get the very best out of any customers motorcycle. 

Race bike setup is one of those areas which relies on years of experience and requires special skills and modern computerized equipment for fuel injected machinery.

Suspension setup, tyres and engine management, it is basically a matter of balance and budget. For many years Ben built, maintained and repaired the fleet of  Triumphs and  Suzuki's used by the a world renowned Australian/California Superbike School.

The TL1000R below is a 1998 model. The handling of these bikes are well below standard for the road let alone the race track. So even before we modify engine performance we upgrading the suspension and the basic geometry setup of the bike, taking into account the riders weight and racing ability.

Once this is done we then modify engine performance. Very good tuning can make a huge difference in engine performance. Getting valve clearances and throttle bodies balanced is a good start. Fuel mapping is an absolute necessity and is achieved by the addition of aftermarket devices like Power Commander or Dobeck TFI. These devices can be programmed to suit the racing application for each race track and its conditions on the day of racing.

Obviously many other modifications can be done, all is related to your personal budget.

Ben, racing at Phillip Island. Who said  Siberia was a difficult corner. Ben is just testing the track temperature.

1976 Kawasaki KZ900-A4 FOR SALE

Classic Motorcycling Shed has on offer a beautifully restored bottle green 1976 KZ900-A4 with very low miles. Ben Bateman’s first ever road motorcycle was a KZ900 and for nostalgic reasons he has spent long hours meticulously restoring this motorcycle to look and run as good as new.

 For more details about the Kawasaki K900 A4 click HERE

Honda 1972 CB750K2 project - Cafe Racer

Honda 1972 CB750K2
Cafe Racer

 Restoration Project

Get involved now at the very start of this new and exciting project. If you invest now before we start the project you can end up with a custom cafe racer of your choice at the fraction of the cost. Contribute to the way the bike is built so you end up with your ultimate dream machine. Just read on and if your are interested drop use a line.

I have this complete CB750 which has a very good motor and gearbox. I have restored the tank and side covers to original. The rest of the bike needs much attention. I have been thinking of converting it into a cafe racer. I see allot of these types of projects now and considering I have lots of parts from lots of different bikes lying around in the workshop, I could easily build a very nice custom cafe racer.

The tank below is off a 1981 Ducati MHR900. This would be a good start.

Other bits I have are as follows:

• Suzuki GSXR750 2007 front upside down forks
• Top triple clamp Suzuki GSXR750 2007
• Bottom triple clamp Kawasaki ZX9R 1995
• Clip on handlebars and switch gear from several different bikes
• Rear sets and footpegs from 2004 GSXR600 
• and much much more.

If any bloggers are interested why don't you drop me a line and perhaps it could become your custom built bike.

Also look at www.classicmotorcycleshed.com.au for other motorcycles and parts we have for sale.

Classic Motorcycle pick up and delivery

If you are broken down or just do not have the time to get your motorcycle to the Shed let Ben pick it up and return it with care.  Just contact Ben.

MV Agusta - Two motorcycles currently being worked on. Both very rare and very exotic.

 MV Agusta 1977 350 Sport

The 350 has a custom designed and built aluminium front fairing, tank, and rear ductail. Exhaust system is design by Magni and is a two into a bridged collector and then four silencers with removal baffles. Pipes have been ceramic coated. We are doing a close to full refurbish, without touching the motor.

MV Agusta 1974 750 Sport - Front Disc Brake Model

The 750 is very rare and only 108 from research were even produced. Work carried out so far is refurbish front forks, electrical repairs, engine servicing, carby clean and syncing, new tyres and much more. We have not restored this bike and it will remain in its original unrestored immaculate condition.

Z1300 - One of my earliest restorations

Kawasaki Z1300. Has a large Windjammer fairing, Honda panniers and pulling the largest Classic Motorcycle trailer available. Photo was taken 18 years ago so not great quality.

MHR Ducati 900SS FOR SALE

The Classic Motorcycle Shed presents the MHR Ducati 900SS for sale.  This motorcycle has been fully restored and is in showroom condition, any enthusiast can be proud to have this beautiful Ducati in their shed.

For more details contact Ben - classicmotorcycleshed@bigpond.com

Mike Hailwood Replica Ducati 900SS in art by Gaston Vanzet.

Ben Bateman owner - KZ900 Classic Motorcycle _ Full Restoration

Ben is happy to show the young or young at heart enthusiast a few tips from the Shed.

Immaculate Honda CBX1000 Super Sport

Honda CBX1000 Z -  This fine example of the most impressive six cylinder super sport production bike on earth is now for sale. In absolutely immaculate condition with no modifications.  With new tyres this machine is ready to go and relive the days of the Castrol 6 Hour Race of  the 1970s.

The Honda CBX1000 in art by Gaston Vanzet

 For more information go to our web site www.classicmotorcycleshed.com.au.