We’ve Moved!
To Rush City, just 58 miles north of Minneapolis / St Paul on I-35.
Call 320-358-3035 for an appointment or for directions.
We Specialize in Repairing, Rebuilding & Restoring of Classic British Motorcycles from the 1950’s, 1960’s and 1970’s.
Triumph | Norton | BSA
From Tune Ups to Frame Off Restoration
Our expertise in engine rebuilding and machine work for motor overhauls is all done in-house, with few exceptions. With over 31 years working on British Bikes, we have found betters ways and tooling to take care of problems common to these bikes.
- Welding
- Bead Blasting
- Machine Shop
- Buffing and Polishing
- Wheel replace and truing
- Tappet Regrinding
- Cylinder Boring
- Cylinder Head Service
- Detailing – complete bike
REDLINE CYCLE ADVANTAGE: EXPERIENCE
At Redline Cycle repair means troubleshooting and fixing what is wrong, not replacing every part that ‘may’ be the cause.
We take a systematic approach to troubleshooting. We have experience in seeing a large number of problems before and having better solutions to difficult problems. Experience that results in a higher quality of workmanship.
Over 30+ years experience in working on Classic British Motorcycles, and having seen and dealt with problems few have seen before, results in less time diagnosing and repairing and a cost savings to you.
SERVICES
Mouse over the photos below to learn more about how we can Repair | Rebuild | Restore your classic British bike.
REPAIR SERVICES
REPAIR SERVICES
Basic repairs are sometimes the only thing needed to get you back on the road to riding again! From Tune-Ups to New Tires and a Professional Look Over to see what is needed.
REBUILD SERVICES
REBUILD SERVICES
If you need more than simple repair work, we can help Rebuild your dream bike. We can do an engine refresh / rebuild that will make your bike dependable and fun to ride again!
RESTORATION SERVICES
RESTORATION SERVICES
If you are looking to have your bike look and run like new again, we do it all, from Frame On and Frame Off to Full Custom Restoration that will put your bike back in showroom condition!
Repair
We can get you back on the road with a few simple repairs, if that is all that is needed.
Take a look this beautifully repaired 1965 T120R Bonneville. We replaced the monobloc carbs with newer style concentric carbs. We replaced the shocks, new fork springs, and previously did a top end job on the engine and put new rims, tires and spokes (relacing and truing the spokes), with updated stainless steel versions.
Click on the photo to the right to launch a slide show of this beautiful T120R Bonneville.
Engine Rebuild
Engine rebuilding is a large part of our business. If you like working on your own bike but don’t have the equipment or are not comfortable doing engine work, we got you covered! You can send us the head, cylinder, or complete engine. We use the best parts available and try to improve on what came from the factory. Our in house machine shop can handle most any repair jobs requiring custom or even difficult welding and machine work.
Click on the photo to the right to launch a slide show of a rebuilt 1959 650 Preunit.
Restoration
Frame Off Restoration
This bike came into the shop in very bad shape, neglected, rusty and everything worn out. The customer wanted it back to showroom stock condition down to original paint. He was very pleased with the end result, as it turned out better than new.
Click on the photo to the right to launch a slide show of this frame off rebuild of a 1970 T120 Bonneville.
Restoration
Frame On Restoration
This bike was not so far gone but still needed a lot of help. Goofy handlebars, bad paint, fiberglass tank and other cosmetic problems. After a major tune and some clutch work it ran good and was mechanically sound. Frame paint was touched up and a lot of time spent on cleaning and polishing. New steel tank and paint, new exhaust, seat cover and so many other minor things it is hard to remember them all! This restoration turned heads wherever it went and rides as good as it looks. The red paint job and polishing really made this bike stand out. Every aluminum part got buffed out down to the handlebar switches.
Click on the photo to the right to launch a slide show of this beautiful 750 Commando!
Restoration
Custom Restoration
A customer of mine had a 1976 T140 new and wanted another. We found one that had been sitting outside in MN for about 10 years, it was very rough but all the raw material was there. I had to cut the chain off to move it. The customer wanted something special, a stock looking hot rod. We went to work on the motor, higher compression, dual plugged the head, hotter cams and Mikuni carbs. Crank and rods magnifluxed and shot peened, rocker arms also lightened and shot peened. Other mods done to lighten and reduce friction. Powder coated frame and other black parts and a Kosmoski paint job with special design by the customer. Front end lowered, Norton peashooter mufflers along with many other custom bits.
This bike won First in Class at the BBC Rallye (British Biker Cooperative), a WI based club dedicated to the preservation of the British Motorcycle.
Click on the photo to the right to launch a slide show of this frame off rebuild of a 1976 T140V Bonneville.
Repair
Classic
This beautiful 1938 Norton Model 50, 350cc classic needed some technical repair that few were able to do for the owner. Jeff helped get the transmission working again and later it needed a bit more help that Jeff was able to do, when parts were unavailable.
Click on the photo to the right to launch a slide show of this beautiful 1938 Norton Model 50.
Wheel Building
We relace your wheels with new rims and spokes. We also replace bearings if needed and polish or paint the hubs, to make them look as good or better than new.
About
Jeff Phillips graduated from Hutchinson Vo-Tech’s motorcycle mechanics course and went to work for Midway Suzuki Dealership for 1 season, then worked for WIW Triumph-Kawaski Dealership until 1985. He started his company: Redline Cycle of Mpls in 1987, and has created what is one of the top Classic British Motorcycle restoration shops in the Midwest.
Jeff has roadraced motorcycles at Brainerd Int’l Raceway, including class wins and 1st Place in the 1985 5-Hour Endurance Race; 750cc class, fourth overall. He also built the ‘Stone Axe’, a competitive 750cc Triumph twin hillclimber that he raced from the early 1980s thru the early 1990s. He was 10th in the Nation in 1990’s.
Jeff’s abilities as a mechanic are some of the very best there is in the Midwest. He has developed specialized engine rebuilding machining methods and techniques to get the best possible results from these machines. His abilities and knowledge (secrets few know exist) yields results, combined with his specializing in these remarkable vintage motorcycles, makes Redline Cycle THE vintage British motorcycle shop in the Midwest.
Jeff's Racing Heritage
Jeff Hillclimb racing in 1994 at the Red Wing, MN Nationals; taking a 14th place. He went on to take a 10th in the nation win in Hillclimbing!
Jeff was also a successful roadracer at Brainerd Int’l in the 1980s, seen here in 1985. Winning numerous roadraces and a prestigious 1st Place (750cc Class) in the 5 Hour Endurance Race; 4th overall.
