Revival Cycles

We went to the retail store on South Congress and were ensnared. They talked about a dream of serving 1 – 2 cocktails out of the counter so you could look around drink in hand. We FULLY endorse this idea. Sweet motorcycle gear and apparel, a treat for the eyes and the wish list if nothing else.

Bummed after reading so many good reviews I was hoping this shop would handle all of my needs as I’m fairly new to Austin. Alas I sent an email describing my project 2 weeks later and still no response. A reply just saying it isn’t the kind of project they are looking to take on or they are too busy. But NADA Zilch nothing.
Update– the shop did get back to me and apologized explaining they were very busy but that they dropped the ball. I had since hooked up with another fabricator. But even though I’m not having them do my project I’m happy to raise the rating as they owned the mistake. I don’t see a way to just take the review down

I am a service member and will be deploying overseas to Japan this year. After seeing Revival Motorcycle’s video on Jay Leno’s Garage, I decided to take a trip to Austin to see what the shop was all about. I have a 1974 BMW R75/​6. I had done some custom work to it but was looking for a good reputable shop that could go through the mechanics of the bike and make sure that everything was in top working condition before moving to Japan. I am currently stationed in College Station, TX which is just over 2 hours from the Revival shop in Austin. My first impression of the place was «WOW». It was amazing, beautiful custom bikes everywhere. I knew from their piece with Leno that the price point for their custom work was above my budget. After talking with some of the guys in the shop, who are all very friendly, I decided that I would go a bit above my budget to get the work done there because I felt that they knew old bikes, our visions were in sync, and the quality of workmanship really shown. You get what you pay for! I left Revival and returned later that week with my motorcycle. I gave them my timeline and they did a good job of working within that timeline. I was pleased with the amount of communication, either by phone or email, throughout the process. They kept me informed and also contacted me if they wanted or needed to deviate from the original estimate. A couple of months later I returned to pick up my bike. Here is the short list of what was accomplished: custom motogadget spedo install, electronic ignition install, oil change, front fork tune up and oil, brake adjustment, custom battery relocation, carb tuning, and replaced petcock valves. I took the bike for a short ride, loaded it up and drove back. I was stoked.
Customer service doesn’t get any better than these guys! I got a follow up phone call a few days after I had picked up the bike. There were a few tweaks that need to be made, but those were sorted and I couldn’t be happier with the work they did or the entire experience.
Thanks Chris and Alan.
Thanks Revival!

Nothing but love for these dudes! After two unsuccessful «adjustments» at two other shops, I found Revival through a plea of desperation on craigslist. Not only did John keep in touch with me, but he knew his craft and knows Enfields like no other mechanic I’ve spoken to. They do the job right, they do it timely and they’re just plain cool dudes. Walk into their shop and you’ll know you’re in the right place.

This place has honest, communicative, knowledgeable staff who love what they do and it totally shows. The turnaround was far less than I’d anticipated, they updated me on things to watch out for the the future and gave me tips on what I could do to make my bike run better, longer.
I didn’t even mention the ambiance, it’s the best I’ve seen for a repair shop hands down. Definitely returning!

I bought a used 1970 Triumph Trophy 250 from a guy on Craigslist. After it didn’t move anymore, I took it to revival. I am glad I did. They determined that the man I purchased it from didn’t refill the oil in the transmission. So first gear broke.
The repair took much longer than I expected. However I was kept in the loop the entire time. I was told when parts were ordered and when delays in shipping occurred. I had expected owning a classic english bike would be a pain, but little did I know parts are so scarce. But Alan and the guys kept me informed and up to date.
From talking with him I could tell that he had a passion for bikes and that he was doing his damnedest to get my bike out of there in a timely fashion.
Also, they have a classic bike museum there. Their mechanic bill is a class act. The bikes that he custom build are amazing and he will stop working at anytime to chat with you.

Alan Stulberg and the boys at Revival Cycles are the real deal when it comes to working on rare and vintage motorcycles. They took my Rip Van Winkled 1976 Norton Commando and got it woken up and running in a very short amount of time, for a very fair price. Two other mechanics had tried and failed to understand the quirks of my British vintage, but Alan has owned several Nortons and was the one to get it right. I also own vintage yamaha and have owned honda too, and it’s obvious these guys have put time in with a lot of different types of motorcycles.
The shop is filled with rare and delicious looking collectible bikes, stuff you won’t see anywhere else in town. There are some custom builds underway that look pretty excellent as well, and the last time I stopped by they were building a fabrication space out of a ship container next to the shop. If you are thinking of spec-​ing out something custom, but don’t have the shop/​tools/​ability to pull it together yourself, I would definitely go talk to Alan.
Finally, this is an honest, straightforward operation with not only competent wrenches, but also great style and (lack of) attitude. Go check them out, you won’t be disappointed.

I usually go to Chris at Limey Bikes, but my clutch cable snapped near my home in east Austin. Instead of towing it to Limey, I decided to limp it over to Revival. I am glad I did! Its worth the trip out there just to meet the awesome guys and check out some of the incredible rare and vintage machines they have. From limited production bikes, hard-​to-​find Italian collectibles, and custom one-​offs, their shop floor is littered with some real eye candy (and inspiration for future projects!).
As for their work, the bike rides great. Was a little more expensive than I thought (i.e. required about an hour more labor than I figured), but when you have an older bike that is often par for the course.

Get your vroom vroom on at this little gem of a motorcycle shop. If you’re lucky, the friendly and knowledgeable staff will make you an amazing espresso as you ooh and aah over the vintage bikes that only serious collectors can afford. Then they’ll point you to just the right bike to satisfy your need for speed.
While you’re there, don’t forget to visit the loo for an additional vintage experience.

Recently bought a bike from these guys and couldn’t be happier. I’m new to riding, and Alan walked me through what to look for in a bike and what to avoid. When I eventually bought one through the shop, Alan made sure it was in great shape before I took it and continues to check in to see that everything’s still running well. All around, working with Revival has been one of the best auto/​motorcycle shop experiences I’ve had.