Customer Testimonials

Here are what some of our customer's have to say about their Vintage Factory Racers...

When I first finalized my purchase of my 1976 CR125 FMF Replica from Vintage Factory, I had a burning desire to actually throw in some premix and re-live the glory years. Once I received the bike, I realized quickly that the painstaking effort and attention to detail that Scott had put into this bike would prevent me from doing anything other than putting the bike on display and simply appreciating it as a beautiful piece of moto history.

Mark Edwards, Florida

 

I have been collecting vintage motocross and dirt bikes for a number of years. When my hobby got into full swing, I had too many projects to start or complete and locating hard to find vintage parts was becoming increasingly troublesome. When I found Vintage Factory and got to know Scott Steger my problems were solved. I truly had no idea that someone could have all the right contacts and rebuild one of these bikes to just like new condition. I now have over 35 bikes in my collection; a good number of them are on the Vintage Factory web site. If you are a serious vintage bike collector or racer, the Vintage Factory is simply the best company out there!  

Chip Watkins, Florida

 

Scott does A+ 100pt work.  I've picked up bikes from many different restoration gurus, and Scott is right at the top of the list.  Thanks!

Brian Stolle, California

 

After digging through countless web sites, and links to vintage bikes, I came across Vintage Factory.  My early years of motocross were spent on Honda Elsinores, and after much investigation, I chose Vintage Factory for a few special project bikes...I purchased an RCc125 Marty Smith Replica, a DG CR125 Replica, and a DG CRr250 factory bike replica, all were from the ground up builds.  The communication with Scott was by far the best experience I've had, and when the bikes were delivered as promised, they all are by far more than what I expected, fit, finish, and attention to detail were are above, and beyond my satisfaction!  Anyone who is looking for a vintage Honda Elsinore, or a custom MX bike, look no further, you will not be disappointed!  The price, communication are excellent, and I highly recommend,........

Scott Santmyers, Nevada

 

Scott Steger’s Honda Elsinore restoration work is the best I have seen. I have an extensive Elsinore background having enjoyed these popular vintage motorcycles as a collector and rider for the last 10+ years. I have purchased several beautifully restored Elsinore’s from Scott and have also had him do individual restoration projects for me.  I currently own several of the bikes that appear in the photos on Scott’s website and I can personally say that the quality of his work is on par with no one else who I have seen. Scott is also a great guy who I hold the highest level of respect.

Rick Burns, Illinois

 

I have been doing business with Scott Steger for over 5 years, and everything I have purchased, has always been perfect, as described. The two restored bikes Vintage Factory supplied for me were beautiful, with excellent attention to detail!  If there is one thing that makes doing business with Scott a pleasure is that he is accessible, and when not, he always returns correspondence in a timely matter.  Vintage Factory is certainly in my Favorites.

 Brian Manly, California

 

Hello Scott, I just wanted to tell you how impressed I am with the 1976 cr125 Honda Elsinore you restored for me. This is without a doubt the nicest restoration I've ever seen.  Perfect.  When people come to my office, they are blown away with the attention to detail you apply to the bike. I consider myself a perfectionist, and have very high standards. This CR125 met, and passed, all of my expectations.  I thank you again for the love you put into your projects'.  I look forward to buying another vintage masterpiece very soon. 

Larry Winters, North Carolina

 

Scott:
I'd like to take an opportunity to thank you very much for the excellent restorations on my Elsinore's, and advice over the past years.  Your restoration bikes are just like the way they came from the factory.  My Vintage Factory Elsinores reside inside my home, and are looked at and admired daily, and bring back wonderful memories of my childhood.  I would highly recommend you to all vintage motorcycle enthusiasts.  Your attention to detail is second to none.
 
Thank you very much!
Jeff Alloway
Palm Harbor, FL
 

The first time that I learned about Vintage Factory was from buying a bike on eBay.  The bike was what I would describe as a 1975 CR125M just like the one I had as a teenager.  It looked to be in perfect condition.  Impossible, how could that be?  Well, I received my bike and checked it out especially looking at the details.  It was perfect just like a new one.  I found out from the seller that it was built by Scott Steger of Vintage Factory.  I investigated further and found the website and Scott himself.  Since then, I have bought both a 1975 CR250M FMF Racer, and a 1976 CR125M FMF Racer.  Both are perfect, and both were built to my specifications.  I wanted a couple of bikes to actually ride.  However, this will be a difficult decision for me to carry out because they both belong in the Motocross Hall of Fame never to be touched again.  I like Vintage Factory because I don't have enough time to start from scratch and find all of the parts, and I don't have enough time to do the work the right way.  The fit, finish, and attention to detail are fantastic.  The great quality of these bikes is awesome.  To top it all off, Scott actually communicated with me on what I was looking for.  He has more knowledge about these bikes than anyone I know, and he built exactly what I wanted.  You just can't beat that.  As far as my dealings with Scott go, all I can say is Vintage Factory is world-class stuff, the best of the best. 

C. R. McPherson, Bossier City, LA

 

I remember the first day we spoke on the phone about the RM80 you had for sale on E-bay.  I told you that I wanted to build a 1980 DG RM80 and you told me about your business, Vintage Factory, and about some of your previous projects.  I had previously restored an 1977 XR75 so I understood the amount of time and money that is involved in a restoration project.  So we agreed on a fair price for you to build my DG RM80.
 
I am so glad that I had Vintage Factory do the restoration for me.  You were able to source some rare parts like the shocks and swingarm that I might never have located.  The quality of the work is impeccable.  My friends in Canada that rode 80's with me can't believe how beautiful the bike is.  I am extremely happy with this bike.  The only problem is it is too perfect to ride.
 
Murray Kaiman, Texas

 

The two JWRP Mini Elsinore's restored for myself and my son by the Vintage Factory are absolutely gorgeous. Photos do not do them justice. Everyone that sees them is impressed by the attention to detail and none of them can believe we are actually planning on racing one of them. But it's race prepped and ready to run. To say it's fast would be an understatement, sorting out the jetting throughout the neighborhood was fun to say the least! As soon as I come to grips with the fact I don't have enough spare time to restore my next project, you'll most likely find another crate sitting in your driveway. Which brings up another point. The turnaround time on the mini's was amazingly quick considering the task at hand. Thanks again.

Joe Newmann, Beaumont, Texas

 

I received my bikes over the weekend. I purchased a Marty Smith RC 125 Replica and a 1975 FMF 125 Package Racer.  Both bikes are awesome! The quality, fit, finish and attention to detail right down to the application of the stickers is first class.  I would highly recommend The Vintage Factory to anyone that is looking for a top quality restoration. I purchased the bikes for pure enjoyment but now I consider them an investment, as I know they will only increase in value.  I am looking forward to my next Vintage Factory purchase. Thanks again for all of the help, great communication and keeping Motocross History alive. Regards, Fausto Vargas.
 

Fausto Vargas, Los Angeles, California