Vintage Japanese Motorcycle Restoration & Sales
Dedicated to Japanese street motorcycles from the late 1970s to mid 1980s. Reconditioned used bikes, custom-restored like-new bikes, hard-to-find parts and Vetter Teraplane sidecars.
Specializing in the Yamaha XS11
Bob Jones and his team remanufacture the legendary Yamaha XS11/XS-Eleven motorcycles (1978–1981) as well as the 1982 XJ1100 Maximum. Every bike is carefully gone through and returned to like-new running condition, with the power and reliability those 1100cc fours are famous for.
Featured Bikes & Services
Reconditioned Used Bikes
Dependable, sorted and ready-to-ride vintage motorcycles at sensible prices.
Custom Restored Like-New Bikes
Museum-grade restorations with custom paint, detailed chrome and fresh mechanicals.
Vetter Teraplane Sidecars
Classic Vetter Teraplane sidecars, fitted and finished to match your bike.
XS11 Parts & Accessories
OEM and aftermarket XS11 parts, from engine components to trim and accessories.
Why Owners Trust Merriam Cycle
- 34+ years in the business
- Every system gone through — brakes, carbs, tank, electrical
- Custom paint, engine detailing and chroming done in-house
- Full line of XS11 OEM and aftermarket parts
- All major credit cards accepted
Bikes Currently For Sale
We keep a rotating lineup of restored and reconditioned vintage Japanese motorcycles in stock. Check our current sales bikes, with photos and details, and call ahead — the good ones don't last long.
Hard-To-Find Parts & Expert Service
Tackling a tricky restoration or a stubborn old four? Our experienced crew handles the jobs most shops won't touch:
- Brake rotor turning
- Custom engine builds (~$1,000 labor)
- Carburetor rebuilds
- Fuel tank lining
- Engine fin polishing
- ATV service
Collector's Note
Most of the riders who come through this shop also collect watches, and they apply the same "buy the details" logic to both. If you are hunting a specific reference without paying list price, a few of our regulars have been following Richard Mille replica pieces lately — the reference-by-reference photos make it easy to check case angles and dial details before you commit. Our full list of outside resources is on the links page.