Cycle Metrics

Cant Imagine Gary getting to caught up in Unilocal or online reviews. Ive had him work on a VW, Nissan, Toyota, Jeep and a Yamamaha motorcycle. Honest and spot on all times. Happy to have him around the corner.

Gary is one of the best motorcycle mechanics in town, hands down. He catches stuff other guys miss and every time I take him a bike it comes out running better than new. And he’s fair and honest on top of it. I would have no reservations recommending him to anyone. ¹⁰⁄₁₀

I can’t say enough or recommend Gary Black enough! My bike has seen Beaverton Honda a few times under warranty work and another «mechanic», went to him based off of fellow riders recs and not only was he true to his word on time, he fixed stuff I didn’t know was wrong! My bike (04 1100 Vstar) rides like she has never done in the 2.5 years I have owned her! I can not be happier with the service Gary did and will be a constant customer! He also went out of his way to research other questions I had. This man is honest and fantastic! Wish he worked on HD though.

I’ve gone to Gary multiple times over the past 6 years or so with my ’08 KLR650. This bike has been all over the West, totaled once, and has needed a tune-​up here and there. I try to work on it when possible, and hesitate to leave it with other people who may lie, take advantage of me, or do poor work. As a nursing student, I am super short on time and money.
I have been nothing but happy with Gary and the work he’s done. I never feel like he’s trying to get money out of me. He has helped me to understand what needs repairing and why, offering options when possible to suit my preferences or budget. He has graciously answered questions for me in his spare time over the phone, and did a great job rebuilding the front end when I had an unfortunate encounter with a BMW a few years back. I always felt like he was on my side through that ordeal. I love dropping my bike off with Gary. The courtesy helmet hooks in his office are a nice touch, too! Whether I’m leaving it there or riding away, I always leave happy.
As a Jeep owner, too, I just feel like I’m in good company!
Logistical note: Bus service to this area is pretty seldom. Plan carefully or get a ride. :)

I don’t think this guy is a bad person, but we have had very bad results here. You may see the other 5 star reviews and think I’m just complaining. I liked this guy — he seemed exactly like what everyone else says. Nice, honest, straightforward. However the work he did on our bike was poor. I guess anyone can have an off day, but aside from his friendly good guy nature — I don’t feel like he has a lot to offer. Your mileage may vary…

Gary Black is that rare blend of no-​nonsense and personal care. He was recommended to me by my California mechanic’s fishing buddy as being the most honest mechanic in Portland. I told him about the problems I suspected, and said I just needed to get my Jeep as far as Wyoming. He called me the following afternoon and said there had been a number of fixes necessary… the total bill for all the fixes he caught was less than the quote I’d had from another mechanic for just one fix. Be sure to ask him about his own motorcycle adventures – he has some great stories.

Gary services and repairs all my bikes. His attention to detail is fantastic. He’s a stand up guy, is a wealth of knowledge and takes the time to explain what he’s done and why. I am to the point that I just let him do what needs to be done, never fearing that hes going to rip me off. I have recommended a few friends to him and they all have the same experience. He even does light fabrication and gets parts fast. 100% recommend him.

Gary is your classic no-​nonsense kind of mechanic. He will not try to upsell you services you don’t need for your bike. In fact, he’ll likely recommend you to «not» work on something to keep your costs low. If you have something specific that you want him to work on, make sure to let him know ahead of time.
Also note that he’s the only mechanic in town that’s open on Mondays. If you ever find yourself stranded in the middle of a Monday. Call the AAA and have them send the bike up to Cycle Metrics, it’ll probably be the best thing that’s ever happened to your bike.

I recently had Gary perform a small metal fabrication job for me, and I could not have been more pleased with the results. The end result is simply beautifully fabricated — professional-​looking welds, cuts that needed absolutely no cleanup, and exceptionally precise measurements. It’s a shame his work is going to be hidden in the underbelly of my car and not on public display!
I found him to be straightforward, communicative, and possessing an excellent eye for the details, and in the end, he was on-​time and his price was highly competitive. I would without question bring further small fab jobs to Cycle Metrics.

I recently purchased my first motorcycle. I took it to Gary at Cycle Metrics for it’s 600 mile service. I didn’t realize how poorly it had been set up until Gary got done with it! It’s like a whole new machine! For example, I had been having a very hard time finding second gear. Starting through an intersection when the light turns green… and finding myself in the middle of the intersection in neutral with the engine revving up is very embarrassing. I thought it was me just being a lame new rider. But just a few blocks into my ride after picking it up from Gary, I could tell that I didn’t know what I had been missing. It now shifts properly and I now know what a properly handling bike should feel like. Thanks Gary!

My father has been taking his motorcycles here since sometime in the 90’s. He introduced me to Gary with my first bike and I’ve been going back ever since. This guy lives and breaths motorcycle repair. He’s direct, honest, and always willing to tell you how it is. Though his core business is motorcycles, he has worked on my cars on a couple of occasions (most recently my Chevy Suburban). I like taking vehicles to him because I feel like I can trust his opinion and expertise. When replacing the water pump in my Suburban, the new replacement part failed and he swapped it out at no charge and without bitching (except about shoddy workmanship on the part he had put in). Great guy, great little shop. I recommend this place to anyone who rides that doesn’t want to take their bike to the stealership for work.

Gary is awesome. Very open and honest, has advised me NOT to do some work. Turning work away in a poor economy is a true sign of an honest person. New toys (exhaust, grips, saddle bags…) all put on the bike perfectly, fair price, and timely. Check out other social sites, Gary has an impeccable record.