City Cycle Werkes

Plain and simple, Adam is a guy you can trust working on your bike. He’s a 30+ year experienced mechanic that gets the job done correctly, and is cheaper than most other mechanics in the city. Hes quick too… He has cabinets full of parts around, and I’ve never had to wait for the basics to ship for my CBR or Ducati. He’ll give you options, prices, and good recommendations when you need work done that you can’t or don’t want to do yourself.

They get the job done quick and the price is reasonable. They’re also really nice and host great christmas parties!
To be frank, however, I agree with Rafael about how they don’t «go the extra mile». I often felt like the service was rushed. One time I brought in a replacement fuel tank for my dented tank and they weren’t sure if it was going to fit so they just refused the job without researching the parts or giving it a shot. Another time I wanted my seat cover replaced (just the leather) and they said they didn’t do that without really trying to help me solve my problem.
The work they did was good but I’d prefer a mechanic that I feel can tackle with care any problem I have with my bike.

Thought it would be useful to offer a counterpoint here. Came here for a squeak on a part that they charged for but did not fully resolve, and another shop instantly explained and corrected.
Definitely courteous but not the go-​extra-​mile to make things really right kind of shop.
As I’m reading this I’m seeing a recent review on the right rip recent negative reviews as tech-​geek whining, lol. Disagree.

In all my years of owning a motorcycle, 30 plus, I’ve never had a mechanic as conscientious, competent and fairly priced as Adam at City Cycle Werkes. I’ve gone to plenty in San Francisco, and no one even comes close. I highly suggest you switch to Adam if you haven’t done so already.

Adam is the man! Love that guy and his great work. TIP: Go to the annual Christmas party.

Came here to get my 1972 Honda CB running again. Adam was super helpful, honest, and fair. Got a call a few days later and had my bike running perfectly again. Adam was very fair and the price was great. I definitely feel confident and comfortable bringing my bike back here in the future.

Great place! Great guy!!! Period!

i just came back from this shop, the nice older asian looking man there (i am guessing the owner) was so nice to me and allowed me to check my rear brake pads on my motorcycle using his tools at his shop, it took me about 30min or so and he look at it at the end to make sure i did it right. I am so very thankful to him being an unemployed military veteran and a student.
thank you so very much sir for all your help today, i am so happy to have met you and will tell all my friends about your shop and will come back again and again for my future service.

Adam is a good mechanic that’s very honest. He’s done tune-​ups and oil changes for me over the years. Last time I took it in because my starter wasn’t working very well. I figured a new starter… he said it was just in need of a new battery. Saved me money. Honest man. Easy to talk to as well.

Gave Adam a call about a checkup on my 2008 Ninja 650. He had me bring it in the same day and it was done two days later. Was super helpful when I arrived and chatted through how I should probably replace the tires, then talked me through multiple options and price points. Can’t remember the final price for the tune up and tires but it was definitely reasonable. I will 100% be back to Adam for motorcycle repair!

Adam and his wife are great, they take very good care of me every time I go here, it’s hard to find decent service these days, this shop is an exception, they are outstanding.
Thank you again and I’ll see you next time!

Over the course of 2 – 3 years I used to bring both of my first two motorcycles to Adam. As a young 20-​something I didn’t know anything and relied heavily on Unilocal.Now I see that his extreme lack of respect and communication skills, unprofessionalism, and unethical practices have cost me a LOT of money. All of the 1-​star reviews mention similar behavior that I have experienced. After 5 – 6 trips to his shop for various help, here are the things that stand out.
When I bought Viking saddlebags for my bike and couldn’t figure out how to mount them I brought it to Adam. I had all of the hardware and he gave me a quote for around $ 700… more than the cost of the saddlebags! He couldn’t even read the instructions.
One time I brought my ride in with a flat and had him change it. I didn’t get 50 miles that same day before the same tire was flat and he did nothing to help me out. charged the same price as earlier in the day, making for an experience that I think seems pretty sketchy. but have no grounds for making accusations there.
Another time someone cut through my wiring harness in a failed attempt to steal my motorcycle. Adam charged around $ 1000 just in labor to fix it… said that it took all day. 2 months later the connections to my instruments and my ignition failed. He had just soldered them and wrapped them up! 20 minutes on Google showed me that crimping/​heat shrinking is the only effective way to fix a cut wire. After that I spent 5 – 10 minutes every day jiggling the harness as I turned the key just to get it started. After a few more months nothing worked and my motorcycle has been dead for the last 6 months. I bought the tools I needed and fixed it myself properly. As a total novice it took me about 6 hours!
Read the 1-​star review from «A C.» for a similar tune-​up experience, though mine wasn’t quite that bad.
Adam seems like he’s probably a skilled mechanic but obviously should not be the only person working at his own shop. When you’re that successful you’re supposed to hire help and expand instead of CUTTING CORNERS. I’m done with this guy… NEVER again.

So I went to Adam yesterday and had a horrible experience! But given all the great reviews, I wanted to see if anybody else had a similar experience. And there it is I had exact same experience as Marco !! — link to his review below
I am new to the bay area, and after seeing all the reviews took my Ducati to Adam. I wanted to get my oil changed, and asked Adam if there is any other basic tune up I should be doing as I haven’t got the bike serviced for almost 8 – 10 months. He said you can get a basic tune up done for $ 150. When I asked what all would that include, he said that I should read the manual and know what I want to get done before I come, as he doesn’t have time to go over all this!
Marco’s review: (

Adam is a great guy and always takes care of my bike. As a new rider, Adam makes sure that my bike is safe to ride and I am informed properly. He even gave me a free can of chain lubricant last time I came by and hosts a holiday party every year for his customers

Adam helped me right away for a quick fix and didn’t charge me. Class act guy. Don’t let the neighborhood scare you away!

I just got my Honda 919 back from Adam and he worked his magic again. He swapped and serviced the forks, swapped the fuel tank, checked the valve clearance (one was out of spec Adam says), changed my spark plugs, etc. All at a fair price. I just want to ride now. Thank-​you Adam!

Adam is the kind of mechanic you dream about. He’s honest, hard working, fast, communicative, and always open. He’s able to quick diagnose any problem I ever bring him and gives good suggestions about what to do. He never tries to take advantage of you or get you to pay for something unnecessary. Plus, he throws a holiday party every year and invites all his customers!

Another repair needed, this time (2÷6÷15) a front wheel bearing needed replacement.
Adam is always willing to help. The turnaround time is excellent, as are his prices. His shop is always open, the hours are more than convenient (he works some very, very long hours!) and his shop is clean. He clearly takes great pride in his workmanship. And I take great relief knowing the repair was done properly.
My ’05 Yamaha FJR is running sooo smoothly because of his expert work. That front end grinding is all gone and it literally is like riding on a cloud!
Adam also fixed the rear brake light and topped of the brake fluid. All those little things he is always on the lookout for.. . a true value-​add. Thank you, Adam!

It shouldn’t even be a second thought or a concern about the quality of work, professionalism and dedication to customer satisfaction that you will receive if you go to Adam.
I purchased an 07′ Triumph Bonneville that need a major tune up, new rear tires, etc — Adam did me a solid on the price and I had my bike THE SAME DAY as I dropped it off. We are talking the following: new chain, new sprockets, valve adjustments/​gasket, oil change, fork oil, lubed steering head, rear tire, rear brake pad as well as all cables set/​checked and a full tank of gas.
Class act. Professional. Curteous. Fair prices considering the turn around times.
Anything I cannot do myself or don’t have the time to do I will go to Adam. I normally do my own work at MotoShop SF but if you don’t have the tinkering bug like I do then take it to Adam.

Love this place! First off, (and probably least importantly), Adam (The owner) has complementary drinks in the refrigerator for anyone that wants it. This includes Starbucks Frapuccino drinks, sodas, water, orange juice etc. there’s also an always stocked bowl of candy. I feel like I’m trick-​or-​treating every time I come and bring my bike in. In fact, last time I was in, I didn’t want to leave. I just wanted to stay there and keep eating candy and drinking the free drinks.
But the most important thing is that Adam is incredibly nice, honest, and very good. His prices are reasonable, and he does great work. He even had his wife clean my bike for me by special request because it was covered with rust.
I’m really happy that I found of Main shop to take my bike to. Highly highly highly recommend.