Thunder Road Motorcycles

Stay away from this place. They have no idea what they’re doing. When I took the bike to Harley they started laughing at the job that was done. Now I have to pay again to fix their mistakes. Waste of my time, energy and money.

NIGHTMARE!!! RIP-​OFF! I really dont recommend this spot if you want your bike fixed or modified! 3 times more expensive than first told! Not only is the Mechanic stubborn (and wrong) but he also mess everything up on your bike. Scratches, lose screws,… It’s kind of expected though when you see how messy is the room where he ‘work’. It took him twice the time he first told me (that he made me pay). In addition to that, I had to get some stuff (quite a lot) done by someone else (that I had to pay also) because he finally couldnt do them, plus the things (several!) that he did bad and that I had to get fixed. At first the work should’ve cost me 1000 (10 hours, plus a few things) and ended to be close to 3000!!! THE WORST EXPERIENCE EVER! Not even sure he’s good at anything. Maybe he once was… Rehab?

Best motorcycle shop to exist. Friendly customer service and prompt repairs with high attention to detail. Highly respected by the community. Highly recommended.

Went in for a simple oil and filter change yesterday. Clint, the tall blonde guy, told me it won’t take long at all. 3 hours passed and I hadn’t received a phone call so I went back to the shop. All doors were locked to the sales floor. I went in the garage and spoke with the mechanic, Shane, asked him was my bike finished? He said no one told him anything about the bike. And that it could have been done hours ago. The idiot, Clint, didn’t pass on the message to the service department. Wasted 4 hours of my day for a simple oil change. Shane, was really nice and changed my oil and filter on the spot. He also shared my experience with the owner who couldn’t have cared less and didn’t even apologize. Don’t go here if you don’t have to.

They really need to get rid of the mechanic here. He’s totally rude, a complete know it all, and just a tool. Plus from other reviews here he isn’t even a great mechanic. They lost a sale because of him — I was going to buy a bike right there but left because of his attitude.

Max and the crew down at Thunderroad are awsome. they have built many high end choppers and Harley’s for me, each one nicer than the next. it is a neighborhood shop with a great feel. many times they will fix something for you right on the spot

visited here several times for stupid parts, for my stupid builds. when i need to purchase gas line, i don’t need to be spoken to condescendingly…
im glad you know everything, about anything– get off your high horse.

I have had these guys do multiple things for my Bonneville and they’re great. The owner has a beautiful Custom Bonnie (Scrambler, I believe) and they know what they’re doing. It’s good to have a reliable shop in central LA so I don’t have to head the dealer down in South Bay.
There rates are good and they do good work.

Came in for a tune-​up on a Harley. Mechanic showed up 30 minutes late extremely hungover. Got the jobs done but very late.
Got home and immediately noticed he was about a quart low when filling the bike with oil. That was the first of many problems.
Had him install new grips, screws came loose. Other parts came loose. Turns out he didn’t tighten a thing past finger tight.
All said I took it to Bartel’s Harley Davidson to see the damage. They pointed out 8 major errors with my tune up. My bike was in worse shape than when I took it in.
Not going again.

Great place… Max is a good Friend And motorcycle lover. He always helped me with All My harley’s issues.

Thunder road is a fantastic place to bring your Harley for three reasons: (1) they try to keep your costs low by only replacing parts that need to be replaced and keeping their hourly rate lower than the dealer; (2) they are small so you know the people you talk to are also the people working on your bike; (3) they actually listen to you when you explain what’s wrong, they check in with you when they find a problem before fixing, and they show you what they find wrong when you stop by. That’s huge as I’ve taken bikes to three other places in LA before finding Thunder Road, and I’ve been overcharged everywhere else for unnecessary work. I trust these guys over any other place in LA!

I just got my first Harley (’06 Sportster 883) so as a novice rider I wanted to make sure everything was kosher since I’d purchased it used.
Even though they were completely slammed with jobs, Shane (the shop’s mechanic) fit me in for an oil change and some ball busting. That’s when it was discovered the bike hadn’t been serviced in a while and why (which I had thought was my own user error) the clutch was giving me such a hard time.
They knocked out the clutch base adjustment, fluid, filter and handle grip changes in no time.
These guys are awesome!

They’re closed Sunday, every other day it’s 10 – 7

The place to be! Custom bikes, helmets, parts, repairs and service. Nice guys and a good coffee…

A+ mechanics in the Hollywood area! Scott, Mike and well whomever else may be there… ie Sid. Anyway, if you are looking for a Great Harley Shop or just like to check out rad vintage bikes then this is the place for YOU! Pointsettia/​Santa Monica…

Hands down, best harley shop around! Whenever I need anything for my buell I
Head over to the shop and Max, Scott, or Mike take care of it. Love these guys!
Best prices and amazing service!

I’m not usually one to write bad reviews, but these guys did such a horrible job on my bike that I feel I have to send out a warning. Don’t go. I paid them for a post-​sale inspection and tune up and my bike came back far worse than when I brought it in. They left the front brake and throttle cables loose, without tightening the lock nut, or sliding the boot back over. They missed an engine bolt that could be loosened by my fingers, the belt had over two inches play, the oil was a full quart low, the battery had a loose connection … it’s almost like the mechanic got a phone call mid inspection and just abandoned it. Save yourself the time, go to a reputable shop and ride safe.

Thunder Road is simply, «THE BEST SHOP IN LOS ANGELES.» Not just for motorcycles, but even when comparing it to every automotive shop, every lawnmower repair place, and anything that runs on with cylinders, gasoline, hybrid, electricity or anything else. If there were a rankings list for repair/​sales shops for anything has wheels and starts up, this place is atop my list.
At Thunder Road, you’ll get honest, reliable service, and at a better price than the other motorcycle shops I’ve tried. They don’t have weird service charges, fees and add ons. If you’re in a hurry, and need your bike fast, they’ll make it a priority to get it back to you as soon as possible. If you’re on a budget, they’ll figure out what you can afford and get you as much as possible for under your cap – even attempting to get you parts at dealer costs!
And what’s more than this, everyone in the shop rides themselves. They have a lifetime of experience testing bikes, trying them out, figuring out what works and what doesn’t – first hand.
Sure, they build loud bikes that annoy neighbors, and I used to be one of those people, that couldn’t understand why bikers were so self-​centered that they wanted their bikes seen and flaunted. My mistake. When I began riding heavily in populated Los Angeles, it all became clear, that the noise of a bike has saved my life on numerous occasions. Thunder Road knows this because they’ve been there. I’d rather annoy a couple people trying to make a phone conversation in their car, than have them veer into me because they never saw me on the bike next to them. I trust these guys with motorcycles because they have been there.
But, what is best, is the Ma and Pop feeling that you get when using Thunder Road over a larger corporate kind of shop. When you go into their shop, they treat you like an old buddy that showed up for a visit into their garage, showing off some of the recent work the’ve done, making suggestions of things that you could perhaps do to your bike for better, more optimal performane and safety, but also the things that you were an idiot for attempting to try! Only things that your friends would be so blunt to tell you!
I cannot say enough about my «friends» at Thunder Road. Even when I was in a financial crisis, but needed my bike to commute, they were compassionate and charitable about the scenario, and did what needed to be done in order to get me out commuting/​working again, rather than have me drive around on a dangerous bike. They’ve sold me time and time again, and I’ve brought numerous friends to their store and made them into lifetime customers too. Sold me so much that I recently had a tire blowout, far across town, and rather than go to a shop nearby, I vowed to push the bike all the way to Thunder Road, just because I knew they’d treat my bike the way they’d treat one of their own.

This place is great!
I pulled my bike out to go for a ride after it had been sitting for about a month. After checking everything, the front brakes were locking up. I tore the master cylinder apart and realized I needed a rebuild kit. I have an older Arlen Ness brake assembly so it’s not a stock part. Went to Thunder road with my fingers crossed that they might have one in stock because if they don’t, I would have to order online and not ride for another few weeks. They had it! Awesome! I was back in the wind in 2 hours
Thanks Guys!

Been to many bike shops. these guys are the best. Max is great, very laid back but always makes sure you feel welcome and treats your bike like his own. i took it in and they got it street ready. Plus, repairs were WAY over my budget — when I told them — they capped the repairs to hit my budget. plus, i took it back and he adjusted the clutch and replaced a tail light for free. never fear — thunder road will do you right.