I’m extremely pleased with the restoration of my CZ100. From start to finish, the whole process was handled professionally, with great attention to detail and obvious pride in the work. The quality of the restoration is excellent, and the finished result has completely transformed the appearance of my CZ100. It looks fantastic and has been brought back to a really high standard. You can clearly see the time, care and effort that has gone into every part of the job. Communication throughout was also excellent, and everything was explained clearly. It’s always reassuring when you know your item is being looked after properly, and that was certainly the case here. I’m genuinely very happy with the finished result and would have no hesitation in recommending Cliff to anyone.
Our work
24 projects from the workshop – full restorations, engine rebuilds and custom builds. Tap a project to see all the photos.
Honda Z50J1 in for recommissioning
A Honda Z50J1 in the workshop for recommissioning.
Honda Ape: colour change from white to flat-track colours
A Honda Ape colour change – from its original white to Flat Track colours.
Gorilla Z50J 6V just undergone full restoration
A Honda Gorilla Z50J 6V that has just undergone a full restoration.
Takegawa motor had a freshen up
Takegawa motor had a freshen up – stripped, checked and rebuilt ready for the road.
CZ100 on the bench having a full restoration
A Honda CZ100 on the workshop bench, part-way through a full restoration.
CB1100R-style Monkey build
A Honda Monkey built as a CB1100R tribute – red, white and blue Honda racing livery, gold wheels and Takegawa parts throughout.
Honda Ape undergone a restoration
A Honda Ape that’s undergone a restoration – the engine stripped, cleaned and rebuilt on the bench, then put back together with care.
Honda ST70 undergone a full restoration with Takegawa engine upgrades
A white Honda ST70 Dax given a full restoration, with Takegawa engine upgrades.
Honda Z50J 30th Anniversary in for some engine upgrades
A Honda Z50J 30th Anniversary in the workshop for some engine upgrades.
Original Z50M picked up – a true barn find
An original Honda Z50M picked up by Cliff – a true barn find, complete with its tartan seat, dealer's badge and old tax disc.
ST70 came in for a tidy up
A Honda ST70 Dax that came into the workshop for a tidy up.
Honda C90 6V engine been restored
Honda C90 6V engine been restored – stripped, cleaned, refinished and rebuilt.
David Silver visit
David Silver visit – David Silver at the workshop with a Honda Monkey. More photos to follow.
1996 full nut-and-bolt Jeremy McGrath Honda CR250 with HRC replica parts
A 1996 Honda CR250 given a full nut-and-bolt restoration as a Jeremy McGrath replica, with HRC replica parts.
Honda PC50 undergone full engine restoration
Honda PC50 undergone full engine restoration – stripped, cleaned and rebuilt from the cases up.
1974 custom-built XR75 with a 145cc twin-cam engine
A 1974 Honda XR75, custom built around a 145cc twin-cam engine.
Before and after: converting a standard Z50J Monkey into a Baby Tracker
Before and after: a standard Honda Z50J Monkey converted into a Baby Tracker.
Honda Z50A K1 undergone full restoration
A Honda Z50A K1 taken through a full restoration, finished in yellow and silver.
Honda C110 engine having full restoration
Honda C110 engine having full restoration – stripped, cleaned and rebuilt from the cases up.
JDM model Z50J1 undergone full restoration
A Japanese-market Honda Z50J1 Monkey that has undergone a full restoration.
1986 Honda Z50R undergone full restoration
A 1986 Honda Z50R that has undergone a full restoration.
Takegawa 4-valve engine being built
A Takegawa 4-valve engine coming together on the bench – carefully assembled and set up step by step in the workshop.
Monkey 125 JB02 undergoing engine upgrades
New Monkey 125 JB02 undergoing engine upgrades – Kitaco 181cc kit, Takegawa 5-speed gearbox, heavy-duty clutch and starter motor.
Before and after: Honda ST70 Dax restoration
A rusty Honda ST70 Dax frame and parts, stripped, repainted and rebuilt into a finished red ST70 Dax.
Rated 5.0 by our customers
5.0 on Google · 34 reviews
Big big thanks for brilliant work on my 1962 Honda C100! There was nothing particularly wrong with the bike, just a tad tired after the best part of 65 years. We decided we'd start with an engine strip down and rebuild. I was keen to preserve to patina of the bike and not have the engine so shiny and bright on the case it looked out of place. In the process I said go ahead and fix anything else that needed fixing, so great to have indicators (6v were never going to be the brightest but they were "faint"), brakes that don't feel like custard and bits and bobs I'd long run out of talent. The result is brilliant - it 'looks;' exactly like the bike I delivered but feels great to ride - not least the confidence it inspires to know the engine is fresh, I can stop and don't have to keep sticking my arm out at junctions. A very satisfied customer. Great communication throughout and great service!!
Cliff offers the perfect blend of skilled, affordable work and an approachable can-do attitude. He spent many hours rebuilding and restoring my old PC50 engine, not one that he normally deals with. The end result was a beautiful work of art, but sadly still had some oil burning issues. Between the two of us we worked out a fix and I returned the engine to him. After some head scratching and research he solved the issue. My engine now runs as beautifully as it looks. Thanks Cliff. Great job.
Cliff is absolutely superb!! Both as a mechanic and as a human being. I was at the end of my restoration of a chrome Z50J and the engine had been buggered. Basically took it to Cliff in bits and asked him for his help in figuring out which parts belonged to the engine and which not, as it had been put together previously with a mismatch of things. Cliff not only sorted the engine out in 3 days but also went over the whole bike and addressed everything else he could spot. No need to say that I'll be visiting him soon for some further work and upgrades.
Cliff has carried out two projects for me all to the highest standards he always ready to help i would have no problems recommending Cliff and his work
Collected my bike this morning and OMG what an amazing surprise! It’s absolutely perfect down to the last nut and screw. Cliff is a genius. Upgraded engine amazing! If your thinking of getting you bike restored 100% recommend!
Cliff at Monkey Bike Repairs has done an amazing job with my Z50, can’t thank him enough! Very approachable and happy to run through all options with you. I will be taking bikes to him for many years to come and would recommend to anyone. Cheers Cliff 👍 …
Cliff rebuilt a Honda ST70 engine for me. The finish of the engine down to the original nuts and bolts is amazing and his work is second to none, When you see his workshop you’ll understand the standards he employs. I would recommend Cliff to anyone and it was a pleasure in meeting him
I recently had my 1981 Honda Z50J repaired and restored by Cliff at Monkey Bike Repairs, and I couldn’t be more impressed. From start to finish, the entire process was seamless and professional. Cliff is truly a master of his craft, bringing the bike back to its former glory with precision and care. What stood out the most was his clear and consistent communication. He kept me updated every step of the way, consulting me on the road map for the restoration and sharing progress photos, which gave me total confidence in the process. Despite the logistics of sending the bike via van and coordinating an out-of-hours delivery, Cliff was incredibly cooperative and easy to deal with, going above and beyond to accommodate my situation. On top of that, the pricing was far more competitive than I expected, especially given the exceptional quality of his work. The value for money is unmatched. The quality of his work is second to none, and I can confidently say he is one of the best motorcycle mechanics I’ve ever had the pleasure of working with. If you’re looking for expertise, reliability, outstanding service, and great value, look no further than Monkey Bike Repairs. Highly recommended!
Cliff carried out a restoration on my Z50J, taking time to understand my intentions and expectations. Cliff provided invaluable insight and advise. With Cliffs incredible attention to detail the bike looks and sounds amazing. Friendly and professional service. Highly recommended.
Cliff has rebuilt my z50 r to as good if not better than new , the detail and accuracy of his work is first class, as a piano restorer my self with a keen eye for detail I really appreciate the effort he has put in to achieve the result he has, Alistair Edmondson ,
One word fantastic, Cliff was extremely helpful from the very first phone call about the problems I was having with my 1963 Honda CZ100 engine. He worked on my engine at his workshop and got her running sweetly. Price was very competitive, very fast turnaround and the after sales support was excellent. His knowledge of Honda monkey bikes and other classic Hondas is outstanding. I can’t thank him enough for all the help and support, would highly recommend him to anyone. Thank you Cliff 🏍️
Hi Clifford fantastic work on my st 70 it looks beyond my wildest dreams
Very happy with the amazing work that Cliff has done on my 1972 ST70. He has put life back into my bike that has been resting in my shed for forty years. Thanks Cliff.
What an amazing setup and such meticulous detail given to the bikes, engines etc. Cliff is very knowledgeable and friendly.
What an amazing place and what an amazing person Cliff is. Very, very knowledgeable about his work.
Cliff has just completed a second engine restoration for another 1979 Honda ATC 110. It's like brand new! Restored beautifully with meticulous detail to the absolute highest quality....Thank you so much again Cliff for another amazing restoration..
Monkey bike repairs took my old tired bike and restored it to factory condition. An amazing job. Here is a picture om my first bike with my father's first bike.
Cliff at Monkey Bike Repairs did an outstanding job of restoring my Dad's old Honda ST70 for me. It's a very sentimental item to me which he totally understood and I couldn't be happier with it. The work was done very quickly, to a very high standard and fairly priced. Cliff's a very friendly chap who gives you total confidence in what he does. Highly recommend.
Cliffs work in restoring my ST70 is absolutely remarkable and the attention to detail is astonishing I would recommend him to anyone my finished bike is superb
Thanks Cliff for the great job you did on my Honda SS50 engine, it looks as good as new and I cant wait to get it back on the bike, a superb job thanks again.
Cliff is a pleasure to deal with. He managed to get my Honda z50r running. Fantastic job. He is world of knowledge when it comes to these little bikes or bikes in general. Already looking for my next project for Cliff to work on. Would highly recommend Cliff.
Monkey Bike Repair did a fantastic job on my 1963 Honda C100. Cliff took the years off the engine and totally transformed the engine. I totally recommend them to anyone looking for a high quality repair for your pride and joy.
Sent my worn xr75 motor to Mr cliff and I couldn't be happier with the result,what a fantastic job and the price was great! Highly recommended! You won't be disappointed! Thank you!
Fantastic quality work once again, many thanks.
I'm extremely pleased with the work Cliff at TWR did on my Z50 engine. What a transformation! Great experience from start to finish and I wouldn’t hesitate in recommending to others.
Couldn’t be happier with the restoration on my cz100. Makes we want to get another basket case so Cliff can work his magic again. Thanks again.
Cliff many thanks for the outstanding restoration of my Honda Monkey Bike. It actually looks better than when my Dad originally bought it from the showroom in the early seventies.
Cliff just a little thank you for the total restoration on my 1967 z50m ,that I bought to you in bits in a load of cardboard boxes and Lin bins .The work you carried out is totally faultless .other keen eyes have looked at it and all have said the same.Your knowledge of these Honda bikes is unbelievable as is the quality of your work and attention to detail.You are a pleasure to deal with and I would highly recommend you to anyone requiring this type of work.Thanks again cliff ,all the best regards Martin 👍.
Just got the engine back in my ST70 and what a transformation, it's like a bike with a new engine. Many thanks Cliff and I thoroughly recommend his services, top class workmanship and great communication all the way through the job!
Hi Cliff Thanks for the build on my ST70 it feels, looks and rides as if it just came out the factory. Really really pleased with work that you carried out on it. Thanks for making it happen. Mano
Top quality work, experienced in high end classic bikes. Great service. Recommend.
Do you have a bike or engine that needs restoring?
For a bespoke quote, call Cliff on 07903 939229 or send an email.