Maybe it's a barn find. Maybe it's your old bike you parked five years ago and never got back to. Maybe you bought someone else's abandoned project. It won't start. The tank smells like varnish. The carbs are gummed up. Another shop told you it's not worth it. We don't think that way. Bring it in — we'll tell you honestly what it needs to run again.
When a bike sits, the same things happen every time. Fuel breaks down into varnish and clogs the carbs or injectors. The battery dies. Tires flat-spot. Brake calipers seize. Fluids absorb moisture. Rubber hoses crack. None of this means the bike is junk — it just means it needs the right hands.
We've revived bikes that were parked for twenty years. Bikes other shops said needed full rebuilds — that actually just needed a stuck valve freed or a carb cleaned properly. We don't guess. We diagnose. And if we can't get it running, you don't pay for the attempt.
Safety Certificate Prep: Need the bike to pass a safety inspection once it's running? As a licensed motorcycle technician, I know the standards. I'll make sure your revived bike meets every requirement before it leaves. (Note: I prepare bikes for inspection but do not issue safety certificates.)
Drained, flushed, carbs cleaned. The most common reason it won't start.
Tested, replaced if needed. Charging system verified once running.
Seized calipers, old fluid, rusted cables. Freed and inspected.
Cracked, dry-rotted, or squared off. Replaced if unsafe to ride on.
Every revival starts the same way: a careful assessment. We don't throw parts at a problem. We find out what's actually wrong.
Compression test, visual inspection, scope the tank. Find out what we're working with.
Drain old fuel, clean carbs, fresh battery, check for spark. Get it to fire.
Oil, brake fluid, coolant. Tires, brakes, lights. Everything it needs to be safe.
Ride it. Make sure it runs, stops, and handles like it should.
In most cases, yes. We start with an assessment — fuel system, spark, compression, fluids — and tell you what it needs. The most common reason a parked bike won't start is old fuel. After that, it's usually the battery or a stuck component.
Don't assume it's junk. We've freed engines that other shops said needed a full rebuild. Sometimes a cylinder is hydrolocked from fuel or oil. Sometimes rings are stuck from sitting. We'll assess it honestly. If it needs major work, we'll tell you upfront — no surprise bills.
It depends on what's needed. A simple fuel drain, fresh battery, and fluid change might be a few hundred. A bike that needs carb rebuilds, new tires, and brake work will be more. After the assessment, we give you a clear quote. You decide. No pressure.
Yes. Once the bike is running, we go through the safety checklist — lights, brakes, tires, bearings, steering, exhaust. We'll make sure it meets every standard before you take it for inspection. (Note: I prepare bikes but do not issue safety certificates.)
Yes. If the bike doesn't start, don't risk towing it yourself. Our pickup and transport service can bring it to the shop. We'll handle it from there.
Assessment is same-day. After that, it depends. A simple fuel flush and battery might be ready in a day. A full system overhaul with parts could take a few days to a week. We'll give you a timeline after the initial inspection.
Barn find, forgotten project, your old bike you parked years ago — bring it in. We'll assess it honestly, tell you what it needs to run, and back every repair with the guarantee. If we can't fix it, you don't pay.