Motorcycle Shop Recommendation SW side?

midnight_rider · 12-17-2018, 08:07 AM

I know this has been asked a million times before, but I am still having trouble finding a good shop. I used to go to Andy at Metric before he closed down but now I don't know who to try other than Motorcycles Unlimited which is a bit out of the way.

I ride a triumph and live near the galleria. Can anyone recommend a reliable shop that can replace a few parts for me and do some maintenance (replace tires, oil change, etc)?

loosenoose · 12-17-2018, 09:51 AM

Motorcycles Unlimited is worth the drive. Patrick has never done me dry.

KuroRazgriz · 12-17-2018, 11:54 AM

^^This!

wiayeman · 12-17-2018, 12:11 PM

I used Houston Motorcycle Exchange in The Heights back in February. Diagnosed and fixed a fueling problem for me.

brandontx · 12-17-2018, 02:51 PM

I've used Airline Cycle Center a few times when I lived in town. Never had a problem with them and they are dirt cheap. They are just north of 610 off of 45.

Rod · 12-17-2018, 03:08 PM

https://jdcycles.biz/

Lindz · 12-17-2018, 07:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KuroRazgriz

^^This!

That’s cuz he likes SVs lol

KuroRazgriz · 12-18-2018, 06:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Lindz

That’s cuz he likes SVs lol

Who doesn't? They're awesome!

loosenoose · 12-18-2018, 08:15 AM

sv's are boss. my fz1 is cool and all, but i'd really like another sv.

midnight_rider · 12-18-2018, 08:32 AM

Thank you for the information guys. I've been to JD Cycles and had a bad experience.

Can anyone else vouch for Airline Cycle Center or Motorcycle Exchange?

Lindz · 12-18-2018, 08:35 AM

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Originally Posted by midnight_rider

Thank you for the information guys. I've been to JD Cycles and had a bad experience.

Can anyone else vouch for Airline Cycle Center or Motorcycle Exchange?

Andre at Airline is an honest guy and does great work!

brandontx · 12-18-2018, 09:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Lindz

Andre at Airline is an honest guy and does great work!

Yep. He has worked on quite a few bikes for me. 67' Triumph, Aprilia Tuono, Husqvarna 510. He has always done a great job.

BD#270 · 12-18-2018, 11:11 AM

Tommy at the Houston Motorcycle Exchange is a stand up guy. I would recommend him without hesitation. We are a sponsor for MH here at Cycle Shack, but if Patrick at Motorcycles Unlimited is too far we are too! I do offer huge parts discounts on brands we sell if you need parts.

dinosaur · 12-18-2018, 12:57 PM

If transportation is a problem I can get you there, I just retired so I am pretty flexible.
I have hauled many bikes to and from the track and to various shops

midnight_rider · 12-19-2018, 09:23 AM

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Originally Posted by dinosaur

If transportation is a problem I can get you there, I just retired so I am pretty flexible.
I have hauled many bikes to and from the track and to various shops

Thank you very much for the offer and I will keep you in mind for next time. I have plenty of beer if you accept that as payment

The bike is rideable so I will make the trek.

RECIT · 12-19-2018, 08:24 PM

Do yourself a favor and stay far away from Motoworld Powersports in Rosenberg. No matter what google reviews say.

12-17-2018, 08:07 AM	#1
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KuroRazgriz Trackday Noob Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Northwest Houston Feedback Rating: (0) Posts: 405 Experience: 5 years Trackdays: 1 Bike(s): 04 Suzuki SV650S SEGA Edition	^^This!
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12-17-2018, 09:51 AM	#2
loosenoose veteran novice Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: montgomery Feedback Rating: (2) Posts: 4,529 Experience: 10+ years Bike(s): fz1 vstrom vfr cbr250r SV650	Motorcycles Unlimited is worth the drive. Patrick has never done me dry.

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brandontx Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Houston Feedback Rating: (1) Posts: 5,594 Experience: 1-3 months Trackdays: 1 Bike(s): 2008 Husqvarna SM 510 2008 Yamaha YZ250F	I've used Airline Cycle Center a few times when I lived in town. Never had a problem with them and they are dirt cheap. They are just north of 610 off of 45.

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loosenoose veteran novice Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: montgomery Feedback Rating: (2) Posts: 4,529 Experience: 10+ years Bike(s): fz1 vstrom vfr cbr250r SV650	sv's are boss. my fz1 is cool and all, but i'd really like another sv.

12-18-2018, 08:32 AM	#10
midnight_rider One Bad Man Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: SW Houston Feedback Rating: (0) Posts: 15 Experience: 3 years Bike(s): 12' Striple	Thank you for the information guys. I've been to JD Cycles and had a bad experience. Can anyone else vouch for Airline Cycle Center or Motorcycle Exchange?
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12-18-2018, 11:11 AM	#13
BD#270 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Copperfield Feedback Rating: (0) Posts: 1,335 Experience: 10+ years Trackdays: 10+ Bike(s): 2009 ZX-10R race bike 2016 Honda Grom KTM 65 Motard TTR BBR 153	Tommy at the Houston Motorcycle Exchange is a stand up guy. I would recommend him without hesitation. We are a sponsor for MH here at Cycle Shack, but if Patrick at Motorcycles Unlimited is too far we are too! I do offer huge parts discounts on brands we sell if you need parts.

12-18-2018, 12:57 PM	#14
dinosaur Retired in place Join Date: Oct 2008 Feedback Rating: (3) Posts: 2,347 Experience: 10+ years Trackdays: 10+ Bike(s): '05 Zx6-R (636)Sold	If transportation is a problem I can get you there, I just retired so I am pretty flexible. I have hauled many bikes to and from the track and to various shops
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12-19-2018, 08:24 PM	#16
RECIT Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Feedback Rating: (0) Posts: 196	Do yourself a favor and stay far away from Motoworld Powersports in Rosenberg. No matter what google reviews say.