FAQs

I’m interested in a Spirit motorcycle

We create and sell pre-built bikes as well as ‘bespoke’ designs. If you like a bike we’ve already built we are happy to make a similar machine, but never an exact copy. As part of the design process we will consult with you thoroughly to ascertain your vision of your dream machine.

I love my bike, can I use it as the basis of a Spirit project?

Of course. Well, within reason! Love them as we do, modern superbikes aren’t really our bag, but we do build a wide variety of machines, from café racers to flat-trackers, classic street-scramblers to B-road scratchers, so there should be some ‘Spirit’ in most bikes out there. Therefore, subject to a health check and a certain level of aesthetic compatibility, no problem.

Spannerology/Engineering Integrity

Crew chief Martin Taylor has several decades of road and race bike experience. Have a look at the blog article chronicling the highs and lows of over 30 years of spannering.

How much will a custom bike cost me?

As we make each unique bike to order there are many factors that will determine the cost of a machine, including the type/cost of the donor bike, the complexity of the build and the parts used. For instance, are we “dripping” the bike in carbon or “cladding” it in fiberglass? Original forks or modern items? Therefore the cost of the bike is not only determined by the design but by the customer’s specification.

How does the payment structure work for a commission build?

To begin the process we ask for a design fee of £250, this also acts as a "deposit", securing your build slot. Once the design is signed off and the costs agreed we ask for 50% of the total price, followed by two further payments of 25%, one halfway through the build, the other at the end.

The deferment of gratification

You wouldn’t want us to rush your bike, rest assured we won’t. It takes time to produce a beautiful, bespoke machine. Depending on the complexity of the project it’s somewhere between 8-20 weeks.

How about a warranty?

Considering some of the bikes we build are over 30 years old, we do our very best to make sure you’ll be enjoying your Spirit bike for years to come. However due to the age and 'classic' engineering of these bikes they are going to need a little pampering, care and attention as you'd expect. However, we are confident enough in our re-engineering that we are happy to provide a 3 month/1000 mile warranty (whichever is reached first) for a small additional cost. This will include parts and labour.

Is it UK road legal?

All of our bikes come with a full 12 months MOT. It is your responsibility to check if it is road legal in your country. We will obviously help as much as we can but ultimately it’s down to you.

Do you export?

Yes. As well as selling to all EU countries we are happy to export worldwide. Any prices shown on the website are for UK sales and exclude shipping costs, taxes etc. that may be applicable.

How about after-sales service?

We positively encourage you to keep in touch with us. We are happy to service all of the bikes that we sell and we can arrange a pick-up and delivery service in the UK (at a pre-arranged cost). We will also be arranging regular ride-outs and get-togethers from our HQ near Brands Hatch. We’ll keep you posted.