Moto Lita repair

[coopertim]

Evening chaps

Ive just bought an early '60's Moto Lita flat leather rim wheel for VFF which needs the leather re stitching in places. Is there a recommended place that does this or has anyone done a home fix on this type of thing before?

Cheers Tim

[1071bob]

You could try Moto-lita direct, last time I asked they would recover my wheel for £60, not sure about repairs though.
http://www.moto-lita.co.uk/default.aspx

[AndyB72]

I had mine recovered by Moto-Lita. They made a lovely job, but they would wouldn't they. How bad is the damage, recovering might be the best option in the long run.

[coopertim]

Ive not received the wheel yet but first impressions look like it just needs stitching back together and the leather needs a really good feed.

[Gray]

Try a saddlery or a cobblers if it is not too bad.

[foxy52]

Evening chaps

Ive just bought an early '60's Moto Lita flat leather rim wheel for VFF which needs the leather re stitching in places. Is there a recommended place that does this or has anyone done a home fix on this type of thing before?

Cheers Tim

...I have similar and drove to Moto Lita years back for a bit of fettling on mine....new screws/boss and re bedding of Morris centre cap while I was there and they did all this while I waited as I had pre booked..first class service !!!...........use saddle soap for the leather.....foxy52

[mab01uk]

Sent my old 1970's Moto Lita back for leather rim recovering a few years back but sadly when they stripped it down the alloy rim was cracked and not worth repairing, so they supplied me a brand new wheel of exactly the same type for a discounted price instead and returned the old one to hang on the garage wall!

[coopertim]

Many thanks for all the replies chaps. Really helpful stuff! When the wheel is delivered later in the week, i will have more of an idea of whats needed. Cant wait to get it on the car!

Tim

[Benny]

I have heard many times that Moto-Lita will recover their old wheels. A friend of mine is friends with Malcolm Gammons (of Brown and Gammons), and he apparently took in a few wheels of different brands for my friend, and had them refurbished at Moto-Lita.

However, when I contacted them about recovering my vintage Haan steering wheel, their response was "Urm, no thanks".....I guess you have to know someone like Malcolm.

[jesset]

Hi,
I am Jesse Thorn from Melbourne Australia. Could you please explain foxy about re bedding!!

[foxy52]

Hi,
I am Jesse Thorn from Melbourne Australia. Could you please explain foxy about re bedding!!

....that was re fitting the whole kit and caboodle while I waited !!!.. is the word generic to explain a phrase or saying ?!!.....damp is the enemy of old leather steering wheels .. always keep em clean in the depths of a damp/cold winter.. tis not a prob in summer with the heat..u deffo get a few mould spores at least I did on mine when it was left outside ..jus use saddle soap and a quick buff up ..!!! foxy52

[Jono]

I've had excellent service from Len Chandler. I'm sure he could sort you out a repair or re cover.

Jon