[Monsterdood]

So I've done some searching and haven't found the info in an easy to find place. What are my options to have a 250 single engine rebuilt and refinished? Do it myself, Syd's Cycles, other?

I have a 67 Monza 250 that has a nice Patina to it, but some oil seepage and well it's old. I would like a professional to go through it, clean out the sludge trap in the crank, check the internals, replace the seals and spruce it all up. I had visions of trying myself but would really like an experienced person to do it. I am in the North East (CT), but obviously could ship the engine just about anywhere.

My goal for the restoration is a nice, near original looking finish that I would take out on Sundays and maybe ride a few hundred miles a year. Not a museum piece, but not the nice Patina look either.

So where did you have your engine worked on or where would you recommend?

 

[captpaul]

Engine restoration

I took my Ducati to Syd's in St Petersberg for engine restoration.
Syd not only restored my engine,but machined some trans gears making it shift real smoothly. I was impressed with Malcolm Tunstal's precision machining.
I looked at a 66 monza that they totally restored for a customer, looked like a new motorcycle. The man that I used to have work on my Ducatis died years ago.I was satisfied with Syds's Cycles.

 

[Eldert]

i do all of my own engine work but these 2 people i would trust

David Chrone @ Ducati restoration service

Rich Lambrecht @ DesmoPro

Eldert

 

[DesmoDog]

If you have someone else do it, prepare to be patient. Last time I talked to Rich (about a year ago) he had a two year lead time to rebuild an engine... and people were still sending him stuff. He does good work but is a very busy guy.

In any case be sure to ask whoever it is you choose how long things might take before you ship anything off. Then add about 50% to that estimate and expect to get it 50% later than that.

I've used Syd's for a few things and liked what they did. Rich has helped me out on a LOT of things too, I consider him to be a friend of mine. I don't know David Chrone other than hearing his name so have no opinion either way there.

 

[mizike77]

Eric coolbeth, clubhouse motorsports moultenboro nh... Former bcm employee, and still in tight with Bruce meyers...

 

[Mad_Duk_Man]

For Vintage Bevel Restorations Syd's is the best choice- I worked there years ago and know first hand the level of scrutinizing they pour over every part-

No one has more knowledge about bevels (esp. SINGLES) than Malcome or Syd-

 

[Booster]

Eric coolbeth, clubhouse motorsports moultenboro nh... Former bcm employee, and still in tight with Bruce meyers...

Clubhouse Motorsports llc home page

Spelled, Eric Colbath

Does good work. Takes care of his customers. Puts up with me.