The Ooops! page

Machines break down, but sometimes it’s amazing what can happen before they do. Here are some we wanted to share.

My battery died.

Bad rotor Wow, and this bike was ridden here. Good example of a Lucas rotor ending it’s own life. How does this happen? The center starts to loosen up over time, the outer housing cracks and the whole thing comes apart. If your rotor is loose on it’s center, replace it. This engine will need a total rebuild just to remove the metal bits that got everywhere.

My bike won’t go!!!

Worn sprocket
How to know when your sprockets are worn out? This is a good example of waiting too long. This one was so bad the chain was skipping over the little nubs that used to be teeth. This could have resulted in a chain wrapped up in the rear wheel. Worn sprocket 2

  • We love old motorcycles and we want to help you keep yours on the road.

    BUT, Please clean your motorcycle before you bring it in for service, if your bike has been sitting dormant for years be nice to it and give it a bath!

    All labor is billed on a "time spent" basis and all estimates are based on the assumption that all bikes are brought in clean and are basically stock. Since most vintage bikes have had hard lives you should be prepared for even the simplest of maintenance jobs to involve repairs of related parts, such as stripped threads, cracked brackets, worn bearings and damaged wires.

    Our current shop labor rate is $80/hr.

    Shop Policies:

    We will gladly give you an estimate for agreed repairs and parts, however we do not have a crystal ball, it may cost more. We will call with additional items found or needed.

    Storage fees are $20/day. This does not apply to bikes in for service or waiting pick-up within a reasonable time period.

    No returns on electrical items or special orders. All returns must be accompanied by the original receipt, must be in as sold condition and are subject to a 15% restocking fee.

    Please CONTACT us with your needs!