Restoration Prices (CAD):
- SMITHS Magnetic Instrument Restoration, $300 exchange plus postage. 10% discount on a pair.
- SMITHS Chronometric Instrument Restoration, $490 exchange plus postage.
- Return postage calculated on individual basis.
Restoration prices are for full restoration. NO extra costs for replacement parts.
Restoration includes the movement overhauled and calibrated. All repairs and parts included in price.
Refinished canister inside and out, new glass, bezel and seals.
New rubber isolation mounts and trip meter decal (magnetic instruments).
Mileage counter wheels refinished or replaced.
New trip meter stem (all speedometers) and new bulb holder on chronometric instruments.
Face and pointer are refinished or replaced. New case nuts and screws.
Cases are painted with an automotive paint for a concours finish.
Exchange Instruments must be salvageable (no dents in case, rust through etc.) and reasonably complete. Broken or missing pointer and missing under glass trim ring will occur a nominal charge. Condition of glass, face or bezel does not matter.
Exchange unit does not need to be a match for the instrument you require but must be magnetic for magnetic or chronometric for chronometric.
Custom calibration available.
Smiths Instrument repair quoted on an individual basis.
Repair costs are typically about 80% of full restoration cost. (i.e. $225 magnetic, $410 chronometric).
Repairs typically consist of cleaning, repairing, lubricating and calibrating your instrument.
On magnetic instruments, new glass, bezel, seals, trip meter decal, and rubber isolation mounts are used.
Case, pointer and face refinishing is NOT included.
Turn around is typically less than a week.
ALL instruments are repairable. Prices quoted accordingly.
We can replace The chrome bezel, glass Seals and inner ring on VDO speedometers for the BMW R50-R69. Cost $100
We can replace The chrome bezel, glass Seals on Veglia speedometers. Cost $100
We can match your motorcycle to the exact instrument it was meant to have.
Vintage British cables produces the highest quality restorations of classic smiths instruments . The only instruments I will use on my restorations are those restored by Vintage British cables, I won't put a substandard component on the bikes I build. Andy's services are thorough, thoughtful and participatory. Andy asks questions and engages you to verify he is providing you with precisely what you need. The cables provided by Vintage British cables are seconded to none. The all-important dimension of protrusion is spot on and the overall cable is simply the best in its construction. The pricing of the cables and instrument restorations is excellent. I use Vintage British cables services and products with confidence.
Anthony Nicholson,
Union Jack Cycle LTD
RE 8 Instruments:
It is rare
that I pay anyone to do something for me! I am hard to please and am
usually disappointed. I’ve been telling myself all day waiting to pick up
the box to just be happy with what I get from you and move on. Well, I am
elated with what you did! They are beautifully restored! Thank you, and
feel free to quote me! G.M.
The speedometer and cable arrived today. I
installed both immediately and am elated to report that the kit works perfectly
-- and the clock looks as new, too! C.R.
The instruments arrived
today. They are PERFECT, absolutely beautiful! Thanks so much. D.V.
Items arrived safe and sound and all I can say is "Wow"! B.R.
Superlative craftsmanship!
Very pleased with the look and finish. Thank you very much for a job well done.
W.E.
The
package arrived safe and sound. It looks beautiful! Now I'm going
to have to paint the bike. :} Thank
you very much!! M.T.
I received the package on Wednesday. You’ve done a superb job on
the restoration. It is absolutely stunning. G.H.
I received the gauges today. Best XXX bucks i've
spent in a long time. They look great., thanks again. D.G.
Received both instruments
today...... they look excellent. G.T.
I received this morning the tacho…Everything in this deal was absolutely
perfect !!! And the tacho is incredibly beautiful !!! P.F.
Beautiful : Thanks for the great job and
wonderful service. P.B.
The tachometer has
arrived. It is beautiful. J.M.
