Limey Bikes

Chris is the master! The way he runs his business and quality of work is absolutely outstanding! Very reasonable with time and cost of service! He brought my 75′ Honda CB360 back from the dead and then some! Thanks, Limey! I’ll be back for my Pamco ignition soon!

Totally disappointed. This guy is scam and is not a professional at all. He and his prodigy Isaiah, promised many things for me and my bike. I give him full reign to do his thing and make it one of his and what I got back was simply my bike put back together with the shittiest paint job the bike was leaking out the seals the light was put upside down the seat was missing the attachment devise it was leaking gas the tank was loose and the piss poor job of adding a fender to the rear wheel is way off and the brake lights don’t work and finally the bike will not go into gear properly. Totally ruined my bike and ripped me off money wise. I just wanted my bike and him out of my life. I’ll never send anyone his way.

If you have a vintage bike, you are throwing your money away if you don’t bring it to Limey’s first. Pure and simple. Chris and his team absolutely know vintage bikes and it is their passion. I brought my 75 xs650 to them after spending too much money and too many weeks waiting while another local shop was only able to get the bike running long enough to collect payment. Chris diagnosed the problems instantly (some had already been «fixed» by the other shop), he made repairs and got my bike back to me in two days. Incredible.
The prices are fair and they do honest work. If you aren’t happy, they will give you your money back. You won’t be asking for your money back though. Your bike will get fixed and if it’s anything like my experience, you will be stoked with how great your bike runs. Best experience with a mechanic of any type and they run circles around the other motorcycle shops.

I had a great experience at Limey Bikes. This guy knows his stuff! The issue with my bike was NOT an easy fix. In fact, I took it to the shop I initially purchased the bike from and the mechanic who sold me my motorcycle told me he wasn’t comfortable attempting the repair without taking the entire bike apart to assess the problem. Chris confirmed that it wasn’t an easy fix but that if anyone could do it, it was him. He was right on the money.
Not only did he take care of my motorcycle. But it ran MUCH MUCH MUCH better upon pickup. I purchased this bike from another mechanic in town about 2 months prior to taking it to Limey. The mechanic I purchased the bike from (I’m not in to bashing so he will remain unnamed) is also very well known around town and he had indicated that he had cleaned the carbs and a bunch of other work prior to selling it. I am not a motorcycle wiz by any means but I could not believe how much better this thing ran after 1 day in Limey’s shop.
This guy is the real deal! Don’t waste your time or $ fooling around with anybody else. I won’t be taking my bike to any other shop going forward. Chris’ skills are unparalleled.
LIMEY BIKES 4 LIFE!

I am pretty new the riding. I purchased an 80 CB750 and it was not in the best condition. I went to another shop to have a variety of work done. After many trips back the shop the bike was in worse condition. Slightly bugged, I ventured out to another shop. I found Limey. The guy gives to straight talk and solid results. My bike is running like a champ. This shop is my go to for everything now.

The address won’t help you find this place. Drive down old Koenig road. There will be a series of low slung industrial buildings, take the last right, right before the church.
You’ll know because it always has 3 – 5 vintage Japanese bikes outside, usually Hondas and Yamaha’s.
My friend bought a horrid cb650 with compression issues, 5 minutes with Chris and he figured out it was the timing chain being a tooth out. He now refers to Chris the «honda whisper».
They really do know their stuff, even today I rolled by to ask about my sump leaking after I tried to fix it and they said slightly longer bolts might work because they usually bore them a bit longer. This is to save idiots like myself after I over tighten them.
As far as I can tell they are always there, Sundays, Mondays. This is just what they love and do. Who else would you want wrenching your bike?

Overrated and way overpriced!!! Everything I had done here seemed to be a rush job and went 30−40% over the estimate. I have had to add a lot of things I had done at Limey Bikes back to the «to do» list… couple that w/​loose bolts, leaky gaskets and no attention to detail and you’ve just lost a customer… plus he’s rude! Only reason he got a star is because you can’t give no stars! If you go to Limey’s be prepared to pay out the nose!!!

I brought my 71′ cl350 scrambler in to Chris and his partner to fix an electrical issue I was having for a few months. Not only did they correct the problem they did a complete tune up and got it running like new! They even re-​welded my bent shifter, re-​wired my headlight without me even me asking them to.
These guys truly love vintage bikes and it shows. Very thorough and fast work.

I can’t say enough good things about Chris. As the owner of 2 vintage Honda CB750’s, he’s done a significant amount of restoration work for me, as well as routine maintenance. Not only is it DONE RIGHT THE FIRST TIME AND ON TIME, his rates are more than reasonable. He’s honest, shoots straight, and truly is a «know it all».
Very simply, he’s the best of the best. Hands down!

Brought in my 79 Honda for a tune-​up and maintenance of general items. Ended up spending like $ 500 and got it back in worse shape than I gave it to him. The carbs were leaking like a sieve, horn was busted, and my brake fluid holder now seeps fluid. Apparently my $ 500 was to trade in a few problems for a new set. I see all these other positive reviews and it makes me wonder what happened to my bike? What is it passed off to some mechanic who didn’t know what they were doing? I don’t think I’ll be doing business with Limey again.

Chris did an amazing job on our ’83 Honda Shadow. Its carbs were so clogged that we barely made it into the shop. Luckily we got there and within 3 days, he had the bike purring like a kitten. The Shadow has found a new home for repair and maintenance. :-) The other reviewer also gave a good tip. Chris loves burgers and milkshakes. It’s good to keep your mechanic happy, right?

Chris is an absolute genius when it comes to vintage Japanese motorcycles. I’ve brought my 79 xs650 to him countless times — from rebuilding the engine to helping me restore it to original condition.
Not only is he passionate about vintage bikes and his job, he is extremely affordable and always willing to lend his opinion and advice. His staff are just as awesome and useful. Limey bikes is the only place in Texas where you’ll find a master vintage Japanese motorcycle mechanic.
Oh and be sure to give him a call before you show up since he’s always buried in bikes. If he does a good job bring him a cheeseburger.

Chris is a great guy! He has a small shop that was a bit hard to find. But he was very skilled and honest. Fixed my ’81 suzuki ts100 within a day! I’ve found my new motorcycle mechanic in Austin!

Chris did an excellent job bringing back to life (and appearance) my stock 1978 xs650 standard. he knows the bikes inside out, works with the customers (he even setup my suspension to my weight and riding style). Huge benefit is that he has most parts in his shop such that the wait times are minimal.

So I got my hands on a nice 1981 Honda CB750K with only 6k miles an old man had setting in his garage, it needed the carbs gone through and a guy told me (at another bike shop) the only guy in town to take older bikes to was Chris at Limey Bikes.
Well I tried to do it myself but when I was finished it only ran on one cylinder. Chis told me exactly what needed to be done and gave me tons of advise and had me fixed up in one day, when it comes to older bikes he is a wealth of knowledge… and time.
DQ

Shame on me for having not left a review yet! Chris, I LOVE YOU! I was recommended to this place by a good friend and am forever grateful. I began riding at the beginning of this year and immediately fell in love. As a rookie I, of course, got a bit over my head when buying a sweet lookin’ 74′ Honda CB450. (Chris loves Honda’s by the way *wink wink*). At first I didn’t even have the confidence to ride the darn thing over there to get it checked out. Luckily my insurance paid for the trip, otherwise Chris has a friend who can tow your bike for about $ 40 (If I remember correctly). Chris knows what he’s doing, he’s friendly, engaging, and has a cute British accent if you’re into that kind of thing. *Swoon*. Very reasonably priced, trustworthy, and an all around great guy. The CB purred so sweetly after Chris had his way with her. Magic hands I tell you! When it comes to vintage Brit or Jap bikes don’t waste your time or money anywhere else. I only wish I could have brought the Limey with me on my move to San Fran. Miss ya bud!
P. S. If you want to impress, bring bacon!

Chris took the time to address a couple of issues on my cb125 at the drop of a hat. I showed up in the afternoon and he promptly stopped what he was doing to show my bike some love. After fixing the underlying issue of the problem I was having, I asked how much I owed him. Lets just say that I was shocked that he spent 45 minutes with me and only charged me pocket change. Also, I didn’t know this when I showed up, but bring cash. Also, he REALLY knows older jap bikes.
I will return to Chris from now on for everything that I can’t do myself and you should do the same.

Best. Ever. Bring him a burger and a milkshake if he’s done right by your bike; trust me, he’ll appreciate it.

After a few phone calls to various bike shops I was feeling less than enthused about getting my rare bike worked on. After a quick chat with Chris I decided to pop over for a visit and I am very glad I did. Chris is more than competent and obviously a fan of old bikes and his career choice. He makes going to the mechanic a fun/​informative experience and I will trust him with all of my future repairs. He is very affordable, and embodies the culture that he exists in. Thanks for all of your help Chris!

The British have a way of insulting you & getting you to agree with them. Pretty silly, don’t you think?
However…I’m from Texas & shooting straight is what any kind lady named Mrs. Gay would do.
Take your busted bike to this fellow. A clean, organized shop with a lovely, COMPETENT female apprentice who is mentored by Chris the Limey. I can speak from experience that this fellow isn’t here to rush any consultation just to punch the billable hour clock.
The urge to question him will be strong; how does a Brit end up in Texas working mainly on Japanese motorcycles? If you do ask, he’ll most likely answer with something sensible like, «Not a lot of British bikes running around Austin. Makes sense to work with what’s here… doesn’t it?»