John’s Cycle

I took my bike to have the front seals replaced and had a terrible experience. The service was performed as scheduled with a quick turn around but at what cost. I just had my cruiser custom painted five weeks ago and when I picked it up there was a dent and scratch in my front fender. I saw it for the first time when I got on my bike to leave. John then said that I have a beautiful bike except for the dent in the fender that he noticed when he was putting it back on. He then said it was like that when I dropped it off but that he failed to mention anything to me before or after working on it. I stopped at my body shop on the way home that had just looked at my bike the week before and the owner said it was a new mark since paint fibers where still hanging on and the bike was perfect when he saw it. My wife expressed the same feelings about never seeing the dent. I then called John and all he would say is he didn’t do it! That he kept my motorcycle out back until he closed and away from all of the clutter in his shop. He told me he’s worked on bikes since he was 17 and NEVER makes any mistakes! With even the slightest chance that John didn’t cause the dent, he should’ve contacted me before starting on my mint condition motorcycle. I would’ve had the fender sent out and repaired before going any further. Also the price that I was quoted over the phone was lower than what I paid when picking up the bike.

I had John check out a scooter that I am considering buying on Craigslist. He was super responsive and easy to deal with.

My scooter needed new tires and an oil change, so based on the positive reviews I took it to John’s Cycle. I can add my excellent review also. John is a good guy and was very familiar with this older scooter. He had to special order the tires, which I anticipated — but he knew exactly what would work best and did a fine job, adjusted the brakes, etc. Very pleased.

My son uses John’s Cycle and he really appreciates him! He is reasonable and extremely knowledgeable. I think anyone with a motorcycle or a scooter will appreciate John!

John is amazing. He does great work, super friendly, fair prices.

John is the Best !
I had some issues with an older Honda XL250R dual sport bike, the bike would be hard to start occasionally. I was told by a friend that John is THE expert on these kind of bikes, so I took the bike there.
John had the bike for a week and replaced two tires, cleaned out the carburetors, adjusted valves and did some more other minor adjustments. Now the bike starts first kick and runs like clockwork! And, his rates are very reasonable, he will call you regularly to tell you his progress, and any additional work he might need to do on the bike.
Thank you John, it was a pleasure to deal with you, A++ service.

Great service! Fast, polite, personable. The kind of small shop that hasn’t forgotten what customer service is all about, and that it creates repeat customers. My first time with John, but I’ll be back whenever my bike needs service.

John made my Fiancé a happy customer which in turn made me one too. We were haggled, nickel and dimed at Mission Motorsports for just a tire switch and chain lube. We pulled the bike from Mission Motorsports and will never GO BACK.
John took the time to go over the bike with my fiancé from top to bottom as it was a new Used Bike purchase for us. John knew I would be riding with my Fiancé so he took extra measures to ensure its safety. John also had the service work we requested and then some at a lower price than Mission Motorsports.
We are forever grateful and trust John way more than a corporate company hiring technicians to just do a job. John had the customer service that will keep us coming back for all our motor needs. Because of our connection with John now we may also upgrade the bike to something more designed for 2. Here we come Cruiser… thanks John for a job so well done!

Great guy. As honest as they come. I had him rebuild the carbs on a 1976 Honda CB550 and it ran perfectly. New or old he can handle it!

After being stranded on Ortega Highway for hours with a flat tire. Tired and exhausted I finally made it back to town where I stumbled upon Johns Cycle.
John dropped everything he was doing, stayed after hours, and did all this, so I made it home (That Night!) safely with a new tire.
What a great experience to have after such a majorly stessful day.
A+ Customer Service. Johns Cycle will go above and beyond for you without a doubt.
Thanks again John. Tire feels great!

Very possibly the most honest, genuine, and reasonably priced motorbike mechanic in all of South OC. John works on everything from scooters and Vespas, to ATVs and motorcycles, old and new. This guy knows his stuff, let’s you know what he plans to do every step of the way, and is extremely reasonable in his pricing. Had him work on my 150cc scooter that most mechanics I’ve spoken to wouldn’t even touch. John had it sounding like a different bike altogether, idling so quietly, was able to eliminate all rattling and clattering coming from anywhere on the bike, and even went as far as to put some gas in the tank so I wouldn’t have to worry about it on the ride home! As far as I’m concerned John has earned himself a customer for as long as I choose to ride, be it on a scooter, dirt bike, motorcycle, etc.

This guy knows his stuff. Resonably priced and so very nice. I realized after taking my scooter here, the shop I bought it from in Laguna didn’t have a clue what they were doing as far as repairs, oil changes or mechanics in general. John knew immediately what should have been done. And great with giving advice as well… I’m looking into upgrading to a motorcycle and told me what I should and shouldn’t buy. I will never go anywhere but here for anything related to scooters/​motorcycles. He’s the best!!!

Dude knows his stuff. Not only is he one of the only places left on the GD continent that will look at anything made before 1990, but he does a bang up job for a reasonable fare.

This guy is the best. He knows what he’s doing, is funny as hell, extremely friendly, and is the epitome of an honest mechanic. He will work with you on the bike to figure out what’s wrong, never rushes you into things, and gives you sound advice. I trust him completely. I just wish he wasn’t so damn good because everyone wants him to fix their bikes, so he gets too many and thus it takes a little longer than other shops for him to get the work done. If you don’t have a limited time schedule, DEFINITELY come here. He even takes my calls pro-​bono when I get a new bike and need a quick answer to a small fix, never did he make it seem like I owed him anything in return. For that, I owe him my business and complete support.

OK, 3 years later, & taking the same ’80 bobber BACK to John… the guy is STILL a miracle worker! (located 2 streets behind the Coach House in SJC).
«Electrical demons be GONE! The power of John compels you!» and just like that, it starts, lights work (even the last minute brake light got fixed!) …and it lives again!
Thanks a million my man. Fear NOT — just go to John Cycles!

John is an extremely honest and conscientious mechanic, meticulous in his work yet very efficient in his time. He does all work himself, works on just about anything with two wheels (he services my Honda Helix scooter). He could no doubt charge more for his work but doesn’t, I suppose actually treating his customers as he’d expect to be treated. He is a true enthusiast of riding bikes and one hell of a nice guy as well, the type you WANT to give your business to.
I’m going to be brutally honest: the place is an absolute mess. Boxes of old parts are strewn around what constitutes ‘the waiting area’ and the repair area is chock-​a-​block full of bikes, equiment and God knows what. Yet he’s the sole repair person, «chief, cook and bottlewasher» as it were, and it absolutely works. It’s not about ‘show’, it’s a REPAIR PLACE and his time goes into fixing things rather than making it nice and pretty. Overhead savings on ‘nice and pretty’ are passed along to John’s customers.

John’s honest. He doesn’t have the fanciest shop, and he’s not the lost and confused babe you typically find working the counter of most motorcycle repair shops, but he can fix your bike without ripping you off.
I’ve taken three separate modern-​day sportbikes to John over the past few years and he’s always got me back on the road in good time. When my wife’s Ninja 500 wasn’t turning on, he found the disconnect in the electrical system, repaired it, and made a simple modification to keep it from ever happening again.
When we picked her bike up from John’s shop, my wife noticed a funny odor coming from the engine. I tried to assure her that it was probably nothing to worry about, but she still felt uneasy, so I mentioned it to John and he came right out. Immediately upon recognizing the odor, he went inside and returned with a can of WD-​40. John explained to my wife that it was nothing to worry about – that a little bit of lube had dripped onto the exhaust system and was now burning off. He proved it by spraying a little more WD-​40 on the exhaust for her to smell. Satisfied, she was happy to get back on the road.
I like going to John’s because the work he does on your bike isn’t a secret. He’ll show you! Whereas some mechanics seem to be afraid to put themselves out of business by education their customers, John is happy to share his wealth of knowledge. I’ve learned a great deal from John over the phone and in person, and I’ve often considered submitting my resume’.
He’s not too old to entertain the inquisitive young rider, and he’s not too young to seem like a dumb punk in front of the older riders. John’s just an honest guy who loves working on bikes. I recommend him to everyone I meet in need of a mechanic.

John works on all kinds of bikes, quads, scooters, and does great work on my older (1980) Honda. He has very reasonable prices, and really loves what he does. The shop isn’t pretty, but his work is great!

I’ve been searching in desperation for a qualified Vespa repairman and have finally found one here. I should note that most motorcycle shops don’t have repairmen that have been qualified to work on Vespas, which is apparently quite a big deal. Anyway, although the new management that’s taken over the Newport Beach and Oceanside Vespa dealerships has vastly improved the caliber of personnel and service, I needed a more local guy near San Clemente.
Having installed a new carb on my LX150, I finally got it running right except for some lag when first accelerating. Since I couldn’t fix it myself, I took it to John and he found a solution very quickly. The scooter now runs perfectly, his price was fair for the work done, and John’s a really nice guy to boot.
So if you need a qualified guy to get your Vespa running perfectly, give John a shout.