Author Topic: Looking 4 shop in Illinois that deals with Vintage/CB style bikes ??? (Read 6223 times)

ProTeal55 · « **on:** December 14, 2005, 10:13:25 AM »

Hey ,

I am in the hunt of a local (illinois) shop that deals strictly with older vintage bikes , I.E Honda CB's.
I am about 10 min outside Chicago , and have had no luck in finding a shop that is motivated, or for better
words "into" these bikes as much as I am.

I know the Cycle Exchange is in Wisconsion , but I am looking for some place alittle more local, to get parts from,
have them do projects I am unsure of , etc...Some place I can trust to get my scoot running strong and safe...

Anyone

dusterdude · « **Reply #1 on:** December 14, 2005, 12:22:12 PM »

hey teal,get that bad boy shipped to virginia,ill get my guy to hook you up.

ProTeal55 · « **Reply #2 on:** December 14, 2005, 01:29:37 PM »

Steve F · « **Reply #3 on:** December 15, 2005, 04:13:39 AM »

Teal, Don't you work for DesPlaines Honda now? Why not start your own "department" for us Old Guys?

Steve F (West Chicago, IL)

dusterdude · « **Reply #4 on:** December 15, 2005, 05:47:35 AM »

teal,my offer still stands,plus ill throw this in for you too.ill personally test ride your bike to make sure it was repaired correctly.

ProTeal55 · « **Reply #5 on:** December 15, 2005, 06:20:15 AM »

Thanks for the offer Duster

SteveF---> The job at DesPlaines Honda fell thru at the last minute.
Great bunch of guys, just don't like to pay their staff..

dusterdude · « **Reply #6 on:** December 15, 2005, 06:54:52 AM »

damn that sucks

ProTeal55 · « **Reply #7 on:** December 15, 2005, 02:11:58 PM »

Not so much, I am better off not working their...

So , anyone now of a CB friendly shop in the area

??

Big Bob · « **Reply #8 on:** December 16, 2005, 05:53:02 AM »

Fred at Triple O Service in Chicago knows a LOT about the old CB 750's. Very knowledgeable, knows where to get parts, and he can make you bike run better than it ever has.

Be advised that he is Not Cheap. If you bring your bike to him he is going to fix EVERYTHING that is wrong with it until it runs to his satisfaction. It'll run great, that's for sure.

There's also Jack at All-Brand on Addison. Jack has a reputation for being a bit standoffish and at times surly. But I know people that are very happy being his customers.

You might also try Johnny at MotoWorks on Western. He's a good guy. I've never had anything fixed there. It's the former Bob's Motorcycle Works - I knew some people who were not happy with the service there a few years ago but I haven't heard anything recently.

If you call Fred at Triple O or Johnny at MotoWorks tell them you were referred to them by Big Bob. It won't get you anything but it might enable me to guilt them into buying me a beer or something.

What kind of stuff do you need done to the thing?

ProTeal55 · « **Reply #9 on:** December 16, 2005, 08:12:16 AM »

BigBob----->

I can not thank you enough for the heads up on the shops. I knew their had to be atleast one shop
in the chi-town area that dealt with older bikes..

What does my bike need done ? Nothing major (that I know of)

Just small things like re-build the front forks, dual disc setup, general odd's & end's, etc...
Things I am un-sure of doing myself....

Big Bob · « **Reply #10 on:** December 16, 2005, 09:39:05 PM »

Quote from: ProTeal55 on December 16, 2005, 08:12:16 AM

BigBob----->

I can not thank you enough for the heads up on the shops. I knew their had to be atleast one shop
in the chi-town area that dealt with older bikes..

What does my bike need done ? Nothing major (that I know of)
Just small things like re-build the front forks, dual disc setup, general odd's & end's, etc...
Things I am un-sure of doing myself....

Pull the forks off the bike yourself and bring them to Fred at Triple O.

As far as dual discs go, he can do that too. If you want to wait until it's a little warmer I might be persuaded (i.e. Beer) to help you through that one myself.

gkw120649 · « **Reply #11 on:** February 02, 2006, 03:51:38 AM »

Try Guy's Cylce Service in Hazel Crest, IL - 708-225-1820

Performance Cycle in Hammond, IN - 219-933-4505

Greg - South Suburbs

huili · « **Reply #12 on:** March 14, 2006, 10:06:22 AM »

Don't know how far you are willing to travel but Cycle tech in Rockford has a great bunch of guys that work on these bikes and they have all kinds of parts you just have to be willing to digg a little.

tinyrobot · « **Reply #13 on:** June 14, 2007, 09:10:14 PM »

bumping this for local help. I am at my wits end with this thing and need help!!

ProTeal55 · « **Reply #14 on:** June 14, 2007, 09:15:12 PM »

Quote from: tinyrobot on June 14, 2007, 09:10:14 PM

bumping this for local help. I am at my wits end with this thing and need help!!

Motoworks
1901 S Western Ave
Chicago, IL 60608
(312) 738-4269
WWW.MOTOWORKSCHICAGO.COM
Call and ask for Johnny (the owner). Tell him the ton-up club sent him to you for help.

Wheelhorse77 · « **Reply #15 on:** July 19, 2007, 08:11:12 PM »

I suppose it's a good thing that I do all of my own work. Half of the snot-nosed punks probably don't even know what a SOHC is let alone born when they still ruled the road.

I get my parts through beaver damn honda online... Only thing I let someone else do to my bike was balance my tires after I mounted them.

South west side

Wheelhorse77 · « **Reply #16 on:** July 19, 2007, 08:12:52 PM »

Quote from: tinyrobot on June 14, 2007, 09:10:14 PM

bumping this for local help. I am at my wits end with this thing and need help!!

Depends on what is wrong with your bike; stock bikes are easier to diagnose as opposed to modded.

tinyrobot · « **Reply #17 on:** July 25, 2007, 09:34:08 AM »

I never went for help. I was really frustrated and needed some sort of back-up plan if my own skills didn't pull through.

tophe7d · « **Reply #18 on:** August 01, 2007, 05:12:52 PM »

I just started dealing with a shop in Downers called M&R Cycle. So far they seem ok. Their parts prices aren't outrageous, but I haven't really had them do anything to the bike (I do most of my own work). The only thing I've shopped them around for is carb sync'ing and they quoted me $60???

I'll keep you updated as I also need to find a source for tires, mounting and balancing soon...

Chris

Big Bob · « **Reply #19 on:** September 12, 2007, 04:11:47 AM »

If anyone needs tires mounted I've got a guy who will do the job. You bring your new tires and your wheels, he takes care of it from there. You have to take away your old tires when you leave. He does a quality job, mounted and balanced, for $20 per wheel.

That's right. Only 20 bucks.

Email or PM for contact info. He's in Chicago, near west side.

JKR4 · « **Reply #20 on:** October 18, 2007, 08:33:02 AM »

I have had good luck with S&L choppers in waconda IL NW burbs they specialize in vintage honda http://www.chitown-choppers.com/ not the fastest but they are pretty cheap and they have lots of parts on hand.

ProTeal55 · « **Reply #21 on:** December 12, 2007, 08:03:57 AM »

The best shop hands down in the city to work on vintage motorcycles is ACE Motorcycle & Scooter Co..

http://acemotorcycleandscooter.com

Tell them the guys with Half Fast Chicago sent ya...

ekim98 · « **Reply #22 on:** December 12, 2007, 08:19:10 AM »

Quote from: gkw120649 on February 02, 2006, 03:51:38 AM

Performance Cycle in Hammond, IN - 219-933-4505

Greg - South Suburbs

Performance Cycle is still in business?? It's been years since I went there. He was into harley and some bsa/triumph bikes back then.

tinyrobot · « **Reply #23 on:** March 13, 2008, 07:01:29 AM »

Big Bob's hook up came through perfectly. Tires mounted and balanced in about a 1/2 hour. Great guys and a great shop! I think I just became a permanent customer

Afterwords went out to meet some of the ChiVinMoto guys, very nice people and really welcoming!

Big Bob · « **Reply #24 on:** March 20, 2008, 11:59:18 AM »

I'm glad it worked out for you, both Norm's tire changing service and hanging out with the ChiVinMoto crowd. Sorry I couldn't hang around later but the alarm goes off at 5:40am and that's harder to deal with the older I get.

During the summer there are days when it goes off at 4:30. That's just plain ugly.

Christopher · « **Reply #25 on:** August 28, 2008, 02:32:28 PM »

I had my 77 CB picked up by Steve from S & L / Chi-Town this past Saturday. He hasn't actually looked at it yet, but he seems like a nice enough guy. I will let you all know how it turns out, and maybe even ask for some help with his pricing. No bike for me this long weekend though...But I have a whole lifetime to enjoy it!

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Author Topic: Looking 4 shop in Illinois that deals with Vintage/CB style bikes ??? (Read 6223 times)

huili

tophe7d

JKR4

Christopher