Vintage Restoration
& Motorcycle Service
Premium 2-stroke engine rebuilds and vintage motocross restoration, alongside full servicing for road, dirt and everything in between — from our workshop in Pakenham, Victoria.
Since 2019Building & Restoring
100+Engines Rebuilt
2T & 4TVintage To Modern
PakenhamVictoria Workshop
Who We Are
Two-Stroke Obsessed, All-Makes Capable
Garage Eleven started in 2019 as a home for vintage two-stroke restoration — Honda CR500s, Kawasaki KX500s, Suzuki RM250s, the bikes that built the sport — and grew into a full workshop covering dirt, road and everything with two wheels. We restore, we rebuild, we service, and when the part doesn’t exist anymore, we build it. Every job leaves here the way we’d want our own bike to come back: right the first time.
What We Do
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Our Specialty
Vintage Restoration
Frame-off restorations bringing classic two-strokes back to factory or better.
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2T & 4T
Engine Rebuilds
Rebuilt to OEM tolerance — top-end refreshes through to full bottom-ends.
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Big-Bore Builds
500 Conversions
CR500AF, KX500AF, YZ500 and T500 — two-stroke power in modern chassis.
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Everything Else We Do
Road · Dirt · Parts
Our Approach
A Level Of Detail
Never Seen Before
OEM or OEM+ — no task is too great. Every restoration gets the same obsessive attention whether it’s headed for a vintage race grid or a spot in your shed to admire. We source period-correct parts where authenticity matters, and we’re not afraid to fabricate what no longer exists.
What Riders Say
5.0 On Google, 15 Reviews
★★★★★
“When you comes to restoring vintage motocross bikes, Kane, here at garage 11 is your guy!! No questions asked. He has always delivered the highest quality work and has never let me down!”
Ethan Maiwald — Google Review
★★★★★
“Kane serviced and did the top end on my rm250. Nothing short of fantastic. Customer service was best in the bike trade.”
Haris Harbas — Google Review
★★★★★
“Kane is a legend, was able to get my bike looked at on short notice and the surgically clean workshop reflects his workmanship.”
Joseph Dawson — Google Review
Before You Ask
Common Questions
How much does a full restoration cost?
It depends on the bike’s condition and your goals. A basic frame-off on a relatively clean bike starts around $8,000–$12,000. Rare bikes, extensive parts sourcing, or show-level finishes push that higher. We quote after inspection so there are no surprises.
How long does a restoration take?
Typically 3–6 months for a full frame-off, depending on parts availability and our current queue. Engine-only rebuilds are usually 4–8 weeks. We’ll give you a realistic timeline upfront and keep you updated throughout.
Can you source parts for rare bikes?
Yes. We have an extensive network for vintage Japanese parts and keep a good stock of common items. Rare stuff takes longer and sometimes costs more, but we’ve found parts for bikes most people gave up on.
Do you work on road bikes as well as dirt?
We do. Logbook servicing, roadworthy inspections, Ducati Desmo services, tyres, brakes and diagnostics — the same workshop that builds race two-strokes services your commuter.
Do you ship parts Australia-wide?
Yes. Race fuels, exhausts, spark plugs and parts ship nationwide from our online shop. Give us a call if you need help confirming fitment before ordering.
From The Workshop
The Wrecking Yard
Two-Stroke Tech
Could The New KX327 Become A KX500?
Kawasaki’s new 327cc two-stroke has riders asking about a big bore. An honest look at what it would take.
Build Advice
Why Your CR500AF Needs An Earth Strap
The simplest fault on a CR500AF build, and the one that sends more people around the bend than any other.
Project Build
Restoring A $500 2006 KX450F
Missing a cylinder head and wearing an 80s drum brake wheel. Why early four-strokes are the new vintage.
Follow The Builds
See It Before Anyone Else
Teardowns, fresh builds, and everything that rolls through the workshop — posted as it happens.
See The Workshop
Watch How It’s Built
Behind every finished bike is a workshop full of methodical, unglamorous work — teardown, measurement, fabrication, and reassembly done properly. Take a look inside.
Ready To Bring Your Bike In?
Whether it’s a full restoration, an engine on its last legs, or just a service that’s overdue — tell us what you’re working with.