Bike Restorers

I know little about motorcycles; except they are amazing machines and a blast to ride. Are there guys who do bike restorations exclusively? Are there classes that provide instructions and/or answer questions about your particular bike? 
Thanks for any input

Welcome from the UK, you’re obviously a practical guy so if you take the advice you will receive here we’ll get you back on the road:)

Hello 2LeftHands,
Not sure what was wrong with your first post. I had to delete it and repost it. It' was not your issue.
Sorry
Bill/KZQ

2LeftHand's post:
I built my post and beam, super insulated, passive solar house on 7 acres of wooded land. It took 16 months while I worked full time. I lived in a 25' trailer on the property to save time. I knew nothing about building a house, but I researched extensively how to do it, including acquiring a licensed general contractor who agreed to take responsibility for the project. My father-in-law traveled 2 hours each way to help every Saturday until it was finished. He was a key component getting it built and my neighbor, a minister, was invaluable, too. My wife studied how to install plastic plumbing. It was a tremendous amount of work, but I am happy we went through with it. We paid off the mortgage in 10 years. I made mistakes, but overall, we love it. (I should have used 3/4-inch t & g plywood flooring instead of 3/8". Should have wrapped the exterior in Ty-Vek before putting up the cedar siding, etc.) 
I worked with juvenile delinquents and taught them some of what goes into building a house. 
I love motorcycles and want to see if my Kaw 750 CSR, 1982, can become operable again. Have not ridden it in 20 years. Your site looks awesome, and I hope I am permitted to join.

I don't know exactly how to describe how I feel when I look at the pictures of your bikes here, but it reminds me of falling in love. I am crushed by the beauty of these babies and would like to propose to each one, since I can't make up my mind which one is the most seductive. I vow my everlasting devotion to all of you. I will change your oil daily, buy you the best tires and wash you every six hours. I am powerless before you and request your tolerance as I adjust to my new life with you.
Yours ever

Restoring an ole 750, it'll be fun! If You can accomplish a house raising then a 750 fix'in up won't be that hard. But "restoration" is a loaded word. So many directions one can go. And YES tongue and groove would of been preferable as well as the TyVek, vapor barrier.. ha. I used to do stem walls/raise houses for replacement, old and new construction, regardless, old floor joists aren't always "flat with each other". Be mindful if using tile with grout, floor flex will buckle the grout and it'll start bouncing out. See like Wookie said, just a batch of folks with different backgrounds! And don't waste Your resources on institutions like MMI, it's a Vocational School. One of many...       

You guys have made some older bikes look better than new. The 70s and 80s bikes were classic, truly, beautiful machines, IMO. What you all have created with your hard work, craftsmanship with an eye for perfection is remarkable. The maroon or cherry colored 900 stole my heart. I can't imagine restoring my 750 to something half as awesome, but if I can get her running again, that would be great.

I'll check for spark first, if I can find the key! Riding a bike again is on my fantasy bucket list. Hope you guys are enjoying everything. 

Before you make it go, be very sure it'll stop reliably.

Good Ridin'
slmjim & Z1BEBE

I have and will continue to examine brake lines, nails sticking out of tires, razor blades propped up on my seat, signs of spilled gunpowder, booby-traps, sugar in the gas tank and will be on the lookout for the state police positioned every three hundred feet along my route. (She calls the police when I jaywalk. She calls the IRS if she doubts my math and the FBI for everything else.) She forced me to buy $12,000,000 in death benefit with double that amount if I die near or on or having anything to do with a motorcycle. 

Plus, with my mechanical aptitude, it is unlikely it will move downhill.