I called Moto Classic Garage on Memorial Day to see if they were open, and luckily Mike was there. He told me to bring in my Honda CRF300L so he could take a look at it. I arrived about 10 minutes later, and he immediately inspected the bike and diagnosed the issue. I asked if I could leave the bike and pick it up whenever it was ready, but Mike told me to wait because he could fix it in about 20-30 minutes. Sure enough, he took care of the problem quickly and professionally. Mike was extremely friendly, knowledgeable, and willing to answer all of my questions about future upgrades for my bike. His expertise gave me a lot of confidence, and we've already scheduled my next visit. I highly recommend Moto Classic Garage. They provide fast service, reasonable prices, and excellent customer care. It's great to find a shop you can trust with your motorcycle. Thanks again, Mike! read more

Dealt with Mike he was very rude and incompetent. He worked on my bike and brought it back with the same problem. He refused to even look at it and guarantee his work. Stay away from this business ! read more

Note: 3-star rating is a placeholder as the service is currently ongoing - my rating and review will be updated once the service has been completed. History: Every motorcycle I've owned - 1986 Honda CMX450, 2014 Triumph Thruxton, and 2006 Suzuki DRZ400SM - has been worked on by Moto Classic Garage. This was back when Bob was still active and they were located at 977 W Hyde Park. Timeline of Events: **Thursday, Apr 18, 2024: No update. **Wednesday, Apr 17, 2024: Around 1:30 PM, I called to ask for an update. I was told the work hasn't started yet, but either "it's on the list for today" or "it will be on the lift today." I couldn't really hear well due to the background noise. Seemed busy. **Tuesday, Apr 16, 2024: No update. **Monday, Apr 15, 2024: Another failed attempt at bump starting and kickstarting, even with fresh fuel and starter fluid. No big deal, I fully intended to take it to Moto Classic Garage for a post-purchase inspection anyway, because regardless of how trustworthy the seller may seem, always trust but verify. So around noon, I called Moto Classic Garage and spoke with Mike for a few minutes, then I was at the shop about 30 minutes later. After troubleshooting, he determined that I have a "no spark situation." My estimate for the post-purchase inspection, no spark situation, and a new fuel leak issue (probably just due to a stuck float, but TBD) was $350 to $500, but "probably closer to the lower end." Naturally, I asked when it will be ready so I have an idea when to follow up. Mike said that he will start with charging the battery overnight and work will start on Tuesday. **Sunday, Apr 14, 2024: Purchased a 1976 Yamaha DT125 after a visual inspection, test ride, and asking the seller a ton of questions. The seller claims that the fluids are fresh, the tires, chain, and battery are new, and that the carbs have been cleaned. It started from cold with a bit of starting fluid in the spark plug hole and it ran fine during my 15-minute test ride. Seller and I loaded it on the hitch carrier after we finalized the purchase, talked shop some more, and successfully starting it one more time - with one kick, without starting fluid, and after being off for about 20 minutes. When I got home though, it would not start at all. Tried bump starting and kickstarting, but still nothing. read more

I have a 1981 GS 1100 ES Suzuki classic motorcycle. I'm the original owner and I haven't been riding it much lately so it's been running rough and then I noticed it was leaking gas so I took it in and Mike took the carburetors off, fixed it up and fixed a couple of other things that he noticed that needed work And the bikes running great now real happy with his work. He was prompt, efficient, and his prices are reasonable. It's really hard to find good people to work on these classic bikes but once you go into his shop, you know he knows what he's doing. I'm real happy with the outcome. read more

I called this place to get my dead 2002 Triumph Sprint worked on. The guy that answered the phone, never got his name, acted weird like he didn't want to work on the bike. Finally he gave me an appointment. The address he gave is not the address on Yelp. The bike doesn't run so I had to rent a trailer to get it to the shop. I get to the shop and it looks abandoned. No signs, the windows are all barred, no motorcycles to be seen. I thought I had the wrong address. I call the shop number. Turns out I'm at the right address but the guy on the phone says they're closed today. WTF?!? I remind him I had an appointment. He tells me he has covid. I ask why he didn't call and tell me? He says he forgot. I smell a rat. He complained about how hard the bike was to work on. I told him ok but I'm willing to pay to get it running so what's the problem? I think he didn't have the integrity to tell me he didn't want to work on the bike. So now I'm sitting there with a dead bike on a rented trailer and nowhere to go. I have to return the trailer in a few hours. Luckily I get a hold of Alex at Motorcycle Performance Services and he says bring it on over. I've known Alex for 30 years but stopped going there when I moved. Now my bike is in Alex's very capable hands. Thanks for nothing Moto Classic Garage. I will never go back. read more

I used to bring my Harley Sportster 1200 to Garage Company, but they have since moved. Marty was always the one that worked (or I hoped would work) on my bike. Marty just opened his own shop right across the street from the old Garage Company location and he is the man. Fair prices, no BS, honest, does good work, what's not to like? If you need your bike worked on, contact Marty. read more

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Moto Classic Garage - When she gets sick I bring her here.... - Motorcycle Repair Near Me - Lawndale, California

Fantastic! Bob helped me beyond expectations. I can't express how thankful I am to have found this place. Actually recommend by another shop tht couldn't help me. Million thanks and a customer for life. read more

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Speedy, professional, thorough and friendly service by this garage. I'm new to motorcycle riding, and I just bought a motorcycle from offer-up. I took my bike straight to Moto Classic to be inspected and serviced. Not only did they provide speedy service, but also explained in great detail everything done to my bike, in a way I could understand. These guys definitely know what they are doing and they do it with finesse. My bike rides like new and feels much safer than when I bought it. Highly recommended neighborhood business. read more

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Update 11/11: I was able to contact Bob and he graciously resolved the outstanding issues that Danny had left hanging. My Superhawk is now running smoothly and with a happy new owner. Thanks Bob, for taking the time to see this fix through the end. We appreciate it! read more

My Honda rebel is purring like a kitten after the service. Great work and price, very professional.

Long overdue review for Moto Classic Garage, these dudes rock! I won't go anywhere else. My commuter bike is a 1997 Magna, and they are one of the few shops that can work on older bikes. I've been here many times for tire changes, routine maintanence, they got my seat reupholstered, gave my bike a makeover when it had been sitting for awhile, and even a serious overhaul on a new bike I bought. Bob and team really know their stuff! The team is very communicative, fast, and they have saved me from spending money on work I don't need. They give an honest diagnosis of any issues with your bike. Ive learned a ton from Bob about the mechanics of my bike, his suggestions have always been spot on and prices more than fair. I really can't say enough about this shop. If you want high quality work done fast and for a good price, give the shop a call! read more

Moto Classic Garage - Motorcycle Repair Near Me - Lawndale, California

Great shop! Took my 07 vstar 650, got a full oil service,and replacement of some nuts that fell off, they work quick and you can see them doing the work too so you know you get your moneys worth. Bob is great said he could get it done right away and kept true to his word and Scott who worked on my bike ,great guy! Gave me lots of advice on my bikr and wasnt douchy like some other mecanics i have seen at other shops, i didnt get the name of all the mecanics there but they were all really nice and chill, like i told Bob, they got my business as well as anyone who asks for a good bike shop..great service great workers great business! And fair prices too , thanks again Bob and Scott! Real happy with my bike! Glad i came here! read more

I have a 2007 GSXR 1000. Bob and his crew dis a tremendous job. He called me to tell me price before they lay a hand on my lady. Hands down best shop in town. Price Service read more

So I don't leave Yelp reviews, period. But whoo brother, if there is one man on earth who deserves a good yelp it's Bob. I've been working on getting a non-running 1981 Honda CX500D back up and going all summer and thought I had just about got it right. Mikunis jetted proper and everything. I get down here from SF and boom, dead. Won't start. I call Bob, who comes on a BICYCLE to see if my lithium battery is shot (and saves me from buying a new one by telling me to unplug it immediately). It's not. But the ignition is. Bob works until 11 pm that night diving into what's wrong AND finding a part in the Czech Republic that is a workaround for my bad ignition coils, as opposed to taking out the engine. ON TOP OF THAT, Bob correctly guesses that there's a flat spot in my acceleration WITHOUT EVER SEEING OR HEARING IT RUN. This guy just plain knows his stuff on old bikes. Long story short, bike runs better than it ever could have (he fixed the acceleration flat spot), and Bob was a total pro and a pleasure to chat with. My highest recommendation! read more

Moto Classic Garage - She's ready to roll now that Bob worked his magic! - Motorcycle Repair Near Me - Lawndale, California

hey Bob, thanks for take the time to chat with me and commiserate over the difficulty of finding parts. Bob is a motorcycle psychic, he divined the conditions under which my '75 Suzuki tc185 seized And confirmed I was on the right path to success and provided some very useful insight. Bob must be a legend in the so cal Moto scene. cheers to you Bob! read more

This place is top notch in terms of service and quality! I brought my bike in because the seat was coming lose under the tank. Bob brought it back right away and began working on it, we couldn't figure out what the issue was so he tried multiple different things and even did some additional research to help diagnose the issue. He finally solved the problem and we were able to get the seat installed back on my bike nice and snug, and Carolina also managed to remove my front fender (as per request) while Bob adjusted my clutch lever all at no additional charge! If you want a place that will put your time and bike as their top priorities, this is the garage hands down. Bravo to Bob and the team! read more

I had a tire leak after a rims paint job from an automobile painter. Whatever Moto & Mike(I think that's his name) did, it fixed the leak even though they said it would not last very long because I should remove all the paint to ensure leak doesn't happen again. It's going on 4 months and counting. Good people there, they care. read more

Moto Classic Garage - I had a tire leak after a rims paint job. Whatever they did, it fixed the leak even though they said it would not last very long. - Motorcycle Repair Near Me - Lawndale, California

Does your bike suck? Do you suck? MCG can't do much about you, but they can un-suck your bike. Top notch mechanics, quality dudes. Bob's a solid guy and won't try any funny business- he's honest and the price is reasonable. You aren't paying for fancy shop real estate in a hip neighborhood. You're going to get excellent service and a good price from great people. It's simple. Call up Bob and get back to riding. read more

This review is a bit late, but I rarely use Yelp so writing this never crossed my mind until today. I was living in L.A. over the summer and bought a bike. I heard great things about the shop so I brought my bike by to have the guys give it a once over. Bob and his two mechanics were great, they test rode the bike and pointed out a few things to watch out for and then suggested I get a major service to include valve adjustment, new chain and an oil change. When I came back by the bike seemed to be running well and everything seemed fine. The mechanic gave me a warning saying that I needed to make sure that I kept it topped off on oil and that when I brought it in that it was low. I thought this was strange as I had topped it off a couple times already as it had a small leak, but I assumed that the mechanic knew more than me and that I had been reading the oil level wrong (it has a window to view the level). I took the bike home and within a few days I felt the power fall off a bit, but I chalked it up to the bike being 40 years old. Shortly after, I move back to AZ and continue to ride the bike, it runs worse and worse, feeling like it is working way too hard. I do some of my own research and find out that the symptoms point to the bike being overfilled on oil. I realize that I had not been reading the oil wrong and that I can see that it is overfilled, I pulled almost 6 liters of oil out of a motor with a capacity of 3.5L. The bike was pushing so much oil that I can tell the valves are out of adjustment again. So, the valve job was a waste, I ended up having to change the oil myself, the only worthwhile service was replacing the chain, a $600 chain job is not what I signed up for.... Bob was great when I met him and I will say that he never had the chance to make this right as I had already moved back to Arizona before I realized the oversight, but screwing up an oil change is pretty disappointing. read more

The guys are truly great and classic guys. Very detailed and really cares about their work they put into your motorcycle. I recommend 100%

Great service, nice people and amazing classic style shop. I was there first time and satisfied 100%. I needed to make my Yamaha fz6 '08 to be "naked" and the same day I called and talked to Bob and he said come will take a look at it. So I did. I really liked the service when you right there staying and talking to people who really knows what they're doing. Prices are lower than everywhere i called. They asked me to hang out for a few hours and during waiting time Bob would text me information and even pictures of what is happening with bike right at that moment which was very nice. I picked it up after 6 and it was great, now my princess looking much better! Very friendly atmosphere and dedicated mechanics. Thank you guys, I'll be back. read more

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These guys are the real deal. Came in super short notice with a laundry list of small problems on my triumph. Not to mention a last minute flat. They had me up and running by end of day with improvements added! It helps if you have a vintage Honda or triumph because the guys used to be mechanics on them back in the day. read more

Really liked the service I got here. My bike starts but would not fire up. Bob is honest, professionals and most importantly very personable. He told me the minimum amount, and there were no surprises. I'll definitely go back. This has your friend's garage type of feel instead of a shop with burnt out mechanics. Thanks Bob read more

My husband took his motorcycle to this place, the owner was always very rude, my husband asked how long they were going to give him his motorcycle, it took more than 1 month to give him an answer, and they only did 2 services of the 5 that the motorcycle needed, my husband was upset by the situation, for which he asked for it to be returned to him, when they brought it my husband realized that the motorcycle was fully accelerated, the throttle stuck, I had to help him push the motorcycle to put it in our house, they are totally lousy in their work and in the treatment. read more

I went to the another shop across the street and it was closed so I went here. The guy I spoke With I believe Danny was really rude and not very helpful. The battery was shot and I wanted to make sure it wasn't anything else. Every time I asked something he answered back very rudely. I know I'm not an expert so I ask questions to learn and simply gain knowledge. In the end I just needed a simple battery change. For him it was too much and it was not worth dealing with his poor attitude and definitely not worth giving them my business or money. If you can put up with their poor attitude they might do a good job. Otherwise I suggest to go elsewhere read more

Writing this review much too late as Bob and his crew had been helping me for the past two years with my 2003 Ducati monster. Since my bike was an older model his was the only shop I could find around LA willing to work on it that wasn't the Ducati dealer, which never had a wait time less than a month. Ive relied on Bob and Mike to fix my bike 4 or 5 times and they always comes through with reliable, trustworthy work at a fair price. Even when the issue was a problem with the computer communication and multiple mechanics couldn't figure it out, Bob used his spare time for weeks to work on it until he got my ride running again. I'm grateful these guys are around to help the LA biking community and will definitely be coming to them with my next bike. read more

Moto Classic Garage - Motorcycle Repair Near Me - Lawndale, California

When you ride a bike as old as you are, finding a mechanic you like to work with is a solid idea. While this review is only for a small job, a tune up and carb adjustment, I'd definitely feel good coming back for bigger work down the line. Something I really appreciated about Danny, Bob, Scott, and team, is the level of attention to both motorcycle and client. Not only did Danny fix what needed fixing, he took the time to walk me through his work and share some pointers. Both Scott and Bob did a great job facilitating as well, and though I didn't work with Mike, I'm sure he's cool too. They've definitely earned my recommendation! read more

What an Amazing Motorcycle Shop! Owner Bob Gregor and shop Manager Mike Froelich we're knowledgeable, professional and Honest. Whether your bike is new or old, I wholeheartedly recommend Moto Classic Garage. Don't bother looking anywhere else. This is the place I will utilize and recommend from now on! What a Gem. read more

I had a a leak on my front fork seals, brought the bike in and JIMI and MIKE took care of me. Put about 400 miles on the 16 FXDB 2 days after picking her up and it's running smooth with no problems. Come here if you want quality service done on your bike read more

These people are the worst. they are a rip off, the manager unpolite and the mechanic the worst cheaters and just a rip off I will never go there again. Well I wouldn't say that I took my motorcycle but a month and a half ago to the shop for a simple gas leak they ended up telling me that I need it rebuilt the carburetor charge me $500 for it and I told him to fix the choke and it was still the same and didn't seem to have clean the carburetor at all. The bike was running the same as when I took it in. Also, they added another charge for $180 for what they call extra labor which is the oil change I cannot believe it my gosh these people are a rip off. To top it off still they didn't put back the rubber that holds the gas tank. read more

I Love this place. Honest and reasonable. Professional mechanics. No BS Garage. If I could give them more stars I would. Went to DelAmo motorsports And they tried to take me to the cleaners. Make sure you give this place a go. Thank You Bob, Steve and Mike!!! read more

Don't go to any other shop. I've had a lot of interactions with shady bike mechanics in LA, you're never too sure who you can trust. Bob and Scott are some of the most honest mechanics I have ever met, and they run a great shop. You can always count on quality service for a great price. Bob is reliable and always quick to follow up on the phone, text or call. Will never take my 1970 350 anywhere else. read more

This place, is the place to go! My husband has an iron 883 and every time "His Baby" gets "Sick" he brings her to Danny, who is the best. Very friendly and professional. He stays in contact with us and updates us all the time. Over all the best place to bring your bike. read more

Best mechanic in town. Bob Gregor one of the head mechanics jumped on my bike and had it diagnosed in a matter of minutes. He was very reasonable with pricing the repairs and did the job on the spot. 30+ years of experience on these vintage beauties read more

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I brought my bike in for a regular maintenance problem. Jimmy greeted me and listened to all the issues that I was experiencing. He's is very easy to speak to and it shows in his attention to detail. I even mentioned to him that I was experiencing power issues, he got right back to me diagnosing the problem. With a very quick turn around I was back on two in 2 days. My clutch has NEVER been smoother and the bike has NEVER RUN BETTER. If you have a Harley JIMMY is your guy. No cap. I ride a 02 HD Sportster 1200. read more

Five Stars! Danny and Bob are always so nice and such a pleasure doing business with. This was my 2nd time using their shop because of damage done by thieves to my Harley 883 Sportster. Bob helped me with my insurance claim and Danny fixed her up to be able to get back on the road. Went here to get my handles and mirrors replaced and fix the wiring from theft. Thanks again guys! I can always count on you. read more

Moto Classic Garage - Five Stars! Danny and Bob are always so nice and such a pleasure doing business with. Fixed up my Harley 883 Iron Sportster. - Motorcycle Repair Near Me - Lawndale, California

I have been taking my bike to Bob and his team for the last 6 years and every service has been done with exceptional skill and thoroughness. Mike 2.0 is my go-to mechanic. He recently wired up and fitted my bike with a new Acewell Speedo, bar end mirrors, and LED turn signals. I could not be any happier. If you are looking for drop dead reliable people to work on your bike and give you a great deal, then Moto Classic Garage is your new shop. Big Takeaways: Excellent care and service Best Labor Price Around Great Staff read more

Moto Classic Garage is a place dedicated to the art of the motorcycle. 18 months ago I brought them a frame from my dad's 74 Norton Commando which I had torn to pieces. They looked at me like I was insane but we got to work. Many months later we kicked it over and it started immediately with no smoke. Bob is a trove of knowledge on these older bikes and he navigated clear of many problems pertaining to vintage british motorcycles. Reliable and British aren't two words that go together and yet here we are. The bike is now a permanent heirloom, I will have it forever. read more

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Bob, Danny and team are the best there is. Won't be taking my bike anywhere else (and neither should you). The most reasonable prices of any shop I can think of and their customer service and turn around time is 2x the competition. No BS just guys who love motorcycles and appreciate working on them. Was heading on a 10-day trip in a few days and they were able to accommodate me same day and get me going. Thanks again Bob and Danny! read more