SS Classics

Shannon is the man! My cb 350 broke down on the side of the road and he drove out with the spare part and helped me fix it. I later dropped it by his shop for service and he did great work for a fair price. You can tell he is very passionate about his work and you can trust that he will put the same love into your bike as you would.

Shannon is great. Im 5’2″ and about 105lbs and was having trouble finding a bike that suited me and that I could handle. Not only did he help me find my bike he also made sure it was legit and lowered it so that I could feel more comfortable riding it. I’ll be bringing my bike back for any other work.

Took my ’75 CB550 to SS Classics to re-​seal/​spring the front fork and get a tune-​up and rejetting. Shannon is a super cool, honest, friendly guy that puts true care into the art which is working on vintage motorcycles. The bike is literally an entirely different machine, and now a beast! The carb adjustments he dialed in added probably 30% more power and the engine feels/​sounds so smooth it’s ridiculous. No BS guy that will not only explain in detail what he is going to do, but also strategize the job with you to make sure it’s done efficiently and without duplication. I’m moving from SaMo to Holloywood and one of my first thoughts was how to work out dropping the bike there. Got a vintage bike you want worked on or customized, call SS Classics.

Absolutely do not waste your time, your money, or your sanity with any of the other shops in town. I’ve been to most of the self-​proclaimed Honda/​vintage bike specialists and have been through the wars with mechanics who screwed up so many things and missed serious problems on my CB360, that Shannon is without a doubt the only dude who is allowed to touch my bike now.
The exception to that rule is anyone he personally recommends. The guy he sent me to for my valve seals, for example did an amazing job and not only fixed the oil leak but got my compression back to factory spec for a ridiculously low sum.
Shannon’s rates are totally reasonable, his turnaround quotes are accurate, he patiently explains what needs to be done and why. He’s also enthusiastic about working on your old bike the other non-​vintage shops won’t even touch. Bottom line is he’s a smart guy who practices his craft with skill and integrity, and is cool as hell.
Most importantly his work holds up. When he fixes something, you don’t have to worry about it being done right. After getting condescending and hostile attitudes from too many amateurs who thought they were the Honda whisperer, I’m extremely grateful to have found SS Classics and will bring my bikes here for years to come.

Shannon at SS Classics gives me reason to go back for his services. I recently bought a 1975 CB 125 and had a basic tune up — the service was priced right and quick turn around. Can’t ask for more. Shannon has a commitment to doing this right and not cutting corners.

a friend of mine told about SS classics… so i took my vintage bike and shannon (the owner) was great… very knowledgeable, good price and the work came out great… no problems at all… highly recommend him.

If you live in Los Angeles, don’t bother going to any other shop than SS Classics. I am giving you this advice from experience. Shannon outsources from loyal, reliable vendors for things like paint and tires, but anything mechanically is worked on by him! If you need a bike restored, SS Classics can help you realize whatever you can dream up. I am ecstatic with my fully restored 1973 Honda CB350G, and am very thankful to know Shannon from the process.

Shannon is the go to guy in SoCal if you want a classic Honda. I bought a 71 cb350 from him a year ago and I have had only very minor things happen in that time but Shannon made the time immediatley to fit me and fix the problems. What’s great abou Shannon is that you can come in and watch him work on your bike and learn a few things. He is a stand up dude and I wouldn’t trust Helen the Honda with anyone else!

I can’t say enough good things about SS Classics. I’m new the motorcycle scene but knew I wanted a classic. I spoke to Shannon and he was incredibly honest and straight forward. He sold me an amazing low mileage cb350. I told him some general ideas of some modifications. He knew exactly what would make the bike look great. He went above and beyond to make the bike I had envisioned. He even added things I hadn’t thought about. When I picked up the bike, he walked me through everything. There are no dumb questions with Shannon. He just wants you to enjoy your bike. You can tell that he is truly proud of his work (which is hard to come by). He is the only person I’ll let touch my bike and when I’m ready for an upgrade, I’ll definitely only be going to Shannon for a custom build.
If you want an honest guy who’s not trying to rip you off or pad the bill, Shannon is your guy. Venice is lucky to have him.

My boy, Shannon is the coolest and best mechanic for my vintage Honda that I have ever had. Good, honest, straight up business. Highly recommended.

Shannon is legit. He’s passionate about vintage Honda’s and will do you right. From restorations to tune ups, he knows what’s up. I’ve had my ’76 cb500 for 10 years and it runs better than ever after he was done with it. He’s got my business. I’ve never trusted a shop as much as SS Vintage. Up next full restoration.

If you have a vintage motorcycle or want one then Shannon at SS Classics is the guy to talk to. Shannon is a great mechanic, very honest and dependable… plus he loves classic motorcycles. He does everything from restorations to cleaning carbs and everything in between. My experience with him started with a tuneup and small repair to my engine case after I dropped my bike. After I had him repair my motorcycle I got in a jam on the freeway early in the morning and he drove out to get me running again as soon as I called him. Shannon definitely embodies the best qualities of a local small business owner.