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Red motorbike
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About Us Racing motorbike

Moto is a small Wellington based restoration business that specialises in quality paintwork for your veteran, vintage and classic motorcycles – whether British, American, Japanese or European.  We can undertake everything from a simple refresh to a full restoration.

Call me now if you have any queries: 022 524 8059 


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Bike Show Winners Racing Bike

We were excited to have three winning bikes at the last Kickback Classic Motorcycle Show in Upper Hutt 2022. All bikes had complete bare metal paint and pinstriping undertaken by us.

First Place Rudge Multi
First Place Veteran:

1913 Rudge Multi

Second Place Triumph
Second Place Veteran:

1916 Triumph LW

First Place Indian Scout
First Place Best American:

1939 Indian Scout (replica)

Tank Sealing Red Kote Dry
Rusty tank
Rusty tank
Tank with no rust

We take pride in our three-step tank sealing service.

Many tanks have been rescued and bought back to use by our tank repair and internal sealing process.  I have repaired tanks with 2 to 103 pinholes.  Please don’t hesitate to contact me with your tank issues, I may be able to help.  I exclusively use Red Kote Fuel Tank Sealer, made in the USA.


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Full - or part - Restorations


Before and After tank
Before and After tank

If you are looking for someone to carry out a restoration of your motorcycle then give me a call to discuss what you are looking for, whether it be a ground-up bare metal restoration, a paint job, or simply a freshen up. We also do patina. I have great contacts with local specialist engineers and platers, we can work with you to bring to life your vision for your motorcycle.


Testimonials Man and woman ride
Gerry Testimonial

“..I am and remain a very happy customer, the photo will show why...”


Gerry Appel



John Testimonial

“..What returned was simply amazing, James had researched the correct colours, the width of the delicate pin-striping...”

John Turney



Mike Testimonial

“..The only thing people talk about with my bike is the Paint Job! James was brilliant to deal with and did an exceptional job...” 

Mike Salmon








Jockey Man