Topic: Your Favorite Independent Shop (Read 4036 times)

grandpadoc · « **on:** February 26, 2009, 08:21:09 PM »

I don't know if this topic has been done before, but I guess it's about time if it hasn't. Its nice to see a small business thrive in these hard times and its all because they care about customer service. Menace in Lake Elsinore, Ca has been doing all my work for the past couple of years and I'd rate them A++++. In the last 6 months they have expanded their service bay and are now adding a road house bar and grill. So if your in the area go check them out.

http://www.menacemotorcycles.com/1.html

grandpadoc · « **Reply #1 on:** February 26, 2009, 08:22:24 PM »

another

Ditch · « **Reply #2 on:** February 27, 2009, 01:00:00 AM »

Mikes Motorcycles in Carthage, Mo. North of I-44 just off 71 hwy at the Fairview exit go west across the R/R tracks about two blocks on right! Mike and his guys are stand up people... shoot you straight, fair and HONEST!!!

I travel 75 miles to have him service my bike and there is a HD shop 10 miles from my house.

Mike's Motorcycles LLC
2007 Hazel
Carthage, Mo. 64836

SERK3 · « **Reply #3 on:** February 27, 2009, 07:29:02 AM »

IN THE WIND here in Knoxville, TN, Have been buying all my parts from him since 04 when i bought my first Harley.

Talon · « **Reply #4 on:** February 27, 2009, 09:03:47 AM »

I have two that I like Red Hill, in Lyons, Colorado, and Sanger's in Fort Collins Colorado. Both have great people working there and are family run.

http://www.redhillmotorcyclewerx.com/

http://www.sangerscycles.com/

9 1/2 Beers · « **Reply #5 on:** February 27, 2009, 09:23:35 AM »

Metal dragon
22336 Meekland Ave.
Hayward CA 94541
510-885-9471

Nuf said !!!!
Marty

erniezap · « **Reply #6 on:** February 27, 2009, 09:29:33 AM »

Got to agree with Marty, Metal Dragon!

ak · « **Reply #7 on:** February 27, 2009, 10:00:56 AM »

Finding metal Dragon was A HUGE find for me. I,m so thankful I don,t have to deal with the places i was forced to deal with prior to finding Jim. -AK

Trapperdog · « **Reply #8 on:** February 27, 2009, 12:36:31 PM »

Another vote for Metal Dragon! We were hesitant to go to an independent at first, but following the recommendations given by members here, and after meeting Jim, it was a no brainer.

CVOJOE · « **Reply #9 on:** February 27, 2009, 12:49:50 PM »

Quote from: erniezap on February 27, 2009, 09:29:33 AM

Got to agree with Marty, Metal Dragon!

Yep, what Ernie says!!

Jim sets the example other shops should follow.

hd-dude · « **Reply #10 on:** February 27, 2009, 11:40:57 PM »

Thanks Guys!

REGGAB · « **Reply #11 on:** February 28, 2009, 12:00:54 AM »

Rod's Performance, Hanceville, Alabama, (256) 352-2643, http://www.rodsperformance.com

muddypaws · « **Reply #12 on:** February 28, 2009, 07:42:45 AM »

Will Rogers in White stone Virginia. Great work and great prices. 804-758-2467

Rooster · « **Reply #13 on:** February 28, 2009, 04:35:40 PM »

I agree, Jim treated me great also.

sadunbar · « **Reply #14 on:** February 28, 2009, 07:57:40 PM »

hehe... my little shop behind my house... Only one customer... me...

geezerglide · « **Reply #15 on:** February 28, 2009, 08:26:40 PM »

My favorite Indy Shops,

Alberta

Speed Twins in Calgary (Mike & Kim campbell)

British

JARZ Performance in Abbotsford BC, Lee Uhrich, just east of Vancouver

geezerglide

BANDANAGIRL · « **Reply #16 on:** February 28, 2009, 10:35:56 PM »

Metal Dragon

Seems I have a couple gift certificates to use
thanks guys
Im sure Don has them spent already for me!

BMF-110 · « **Reply #17 on:** March 03, 2009, 07:27:44 AM »

If your in Northwest Ohio "Blackswamp Choppers" is a nice place to stop for a cocktail or lunch, They have a showroom and sales area,upstairs is the tatooing area,"skeeters Bar & Grill" downstairs with open view windows to the shop so you can view while you chow down,I'll drum up some pictures soon.

DESERTBEAR54 · « **Reply #18 on:** March 03, 2009, 09:20:45 AM »

Anyone know of a good shop in the Phoenix or Tucson AZ area?

JCZ · « **Reply #19 on:** March 03, 2009, 10:24:21 AM »

I guess we'd be the eight vote for Jim's (Metal Dragon). For many of us here, a few years back, it was "Jim's" (his garage at his home) before it was Metal Dragon. It's been great watching him grow and for him to be able to do what he really enjoys.

erniezap · « **Reply #20 on:** March 03, 2009, 11:22:32 AM »

Quote from: JCZ on March 03, 2009, 10:24:21 AM

I guess we'd be the eight vote for Jim's (Metal Dragon). For many of us here, a few years back, it was "Jim's" (his garage at his home) before it was Metal Dragon. It's been great watching him grow and for him to be able to do what he really enjoys.

Yes it is! It's been a heck of a transition for everyone. Instead of Jim working in a 1 car garage in his backyard, he now has a great shop! I'm just gald to be a part of it!

Cigarmike · « **Reply #21 on:** March 03, 2009, 01:59:46 PM »

I still miss the sunken lift in Jims garage, not to mention the old prices.

grandpadoc · « **Reply #22 on:** March 03, 2009, 04:01:13 PM »

Quote from: BMF-110 on March 03, 2009, 07:27:44 AM

If your in Northwest Ohio "Blackswamp Choppers" is a nice place to stop for a cocktail or lunch, They have a showroom and sales area,upstairs is the tatooing area,"skeeters Bar & Grill" downstairs with open view windows to the shop so you can view while you chow down,I'll drum up some pictures soon.

This kind of destination shop seems to be the trend around here too. Thanks for the post.

Doc

Mr. We · « **Reply #23 on:** March 03, 2009, 04:12:09 PM »

We lost our favorite shop, well the shop is still there just under new management.

Guess my next one might be in White Stone...

Any good wrenches in the central part of VA? Anyone?

gg · « **Reply #24 on:** April 21, 2009, 04:04:41 PM »

Any really good indy shops in the northeastern Illinois or southeastern Wisconsin area that any of you know of? Thanks

geezerglide · « **Reply #25 on:** April 21, 2009, 05:04:07 PM »

Quote from: DESERTBEAR54 on March 03, 2009, 09:20:45 AM

Anyone know of a good shop in the Phoenix or Tucson AZ area?

Try Nick Trask at Trask Performance, I do not have his contact info with me Google Trask Performance and that will provide conact info.

geezerglide

rbaker · « **Reply #26 on:** April 21, 2009, 06:53:54 PM »

Quote from: geezerglide on April 21, 2009, 05:04:07 PM

Try Nick Trask at Trask Performance, I do not have his contact info with me Google Trask Performance and that will provide conact info.

geezerglide

http://www.turboyourharley.com/

Their site has a lot of info also.

grandpadoc · « **Reply #27 on:** June 20, 2009, 10:11:20 AM »

This Sunday is the Grand Opening of the Menace Motorcycle Bar and Grill

Lake Elsinore, Ca

...

these people know how to party !!

Doc

Twolanerider · « **Reply #28 on:** June 20, 2009, 11:48:27 AM »

Quote from: sadunbar on February 28, 2009, 07:57:40 PM

hehe... my little shop behind my house... Only one customer... me...

Just saw this thread. I like the Scott's sister shop in Joplin, MO. Don's Garage. Literally. Right out the back door

.

jonga · « **Reply #29 on:** June 21, 2009, 10:34:21 AM »

Metal Dragon gets my vote also. It was always fun to go to Jims garage and let him do his magic, but the shop allows him to take care of even more of us. Just noticed this thread today so I guess everyone knows about his 3 yr annversiry party on the saturday following Hood River Ride. I know a bunch of us Norcal and Socal riders will be there on way home from Oregon......I know I will be there, good food and good people. Doesn't get any better than that.....

..... Jon

Beach Bum · « **Reply #30 on:** June 21, 2009, 11:48:39 PM »

If you're in the Huntington Beach, Ca area you should check out Huntington Beach Hogs & Choppers. 2 man shop, know their chit and really understand the importance of customer satisfaction. Straight shooters, don't oversell. They have serviced my last 2 CVO's.

jfh · « **Reply #31 on:** June 23, 2009, 04:50:54 PM »

Pure Hell Customs in Manassas Park, VA 703-335-1447. Axil will likely second this the best indy shop in Northern, VA.

GOMO · « **Reply #32 on:** June 24, 2009, 02:17:11 PM »

If your in northern Dutchess County, Red Hook, NY Check out MachineHead Cycles. Great folks and Ashton is a top mechanic

http://www.machineheadcycles.com

Highjagger · « **Reply #33 on:** June 24, 2009, 04:40:00 PM »

My favourite shop because of the world`s best service you could ever find http://www.lewiscustomcycles.com/index.php

WildClyde · « **Reply #34 on:** June 25, 2009, 03:50:42 PM »

METAL DRAGON,
Hayward, California

Jim Schloffel and his crew are the best!

Clyde

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