Redline Cycle Service

I would not purchase another motorcycle from Redline Cycle Service as the one I bought from them was not as represented. I spent a lot of money to fix problems that should not have been there on a bike that was supposdly a frame-​up rebuild. The problems were communicated to Jim at Redline but since the bike had been shipped to Florida he did nothing to address them except send a couple of spare parts to my mechanic. Cost a fortune to get the bike in good enough shape for me to sell it ethically.

Your classic motorcycle shop. Great work done here. Would always go here for service for my Suzuki instead of taking it to Champion or CCC (no longer around). Jim is brutally honest and the prices are reasonable. Come here if you want your bike serviced properly. Unfortunately, Jim doesn’t work on Ducatis. :(

This place is amazing. I’m looking for my first motorcycle and I had to check out Redline because of their selection of classic Kawasaki’s. Jim, the owner, took time to answer all of my lame, newby questions and was about as honest of a guy you could meet. They are passionate about their Kaw’s! I found a gorgeous blue KZ1000 for a reasonable price that he had sold once before and rebuilt. I highly recommend this place for someone who wants something a little vintage and with a lot of character. Jim said that they sold a few bikes on the side, but mostly they liked working on the ol’ machines. I would feel very confident about buying there, based on their commitment to quality mechanical service and their desire to keep your newly purchased vintage bike in top running condition. A+

I’ve been a faithful customer at Redline for over 20 years and hope they don’t go out of business until after I’m long done with motorcyles (which will be never). Jim, the owner, is as nice a guy as you’ll find, honest as the day is long, and all the mechanics are pleasant and competent! Redline does only the work that is needed and in my long experience always charges fairly for it. I wouldn’t hesitate to drop off my bike — the second one in a row they have serviced to 100,000 miles+!! — and leave a signed, blank check for Jim to fill in the proper amount for whatever work/​parts they do.
Only issue may be that Redline has cut way back on accepting new customers because of a relatively recent niche specialization on older Kawasakis (restoration and repairs). They are capable of servicing just about any street bike, however, so it can’t hurt to ask! P. S. They also sell a constantly evolving selection of beautifully restored bikes prepped in their own shop.

I think they are a tad pricey but they did do well by my ’79 kawa KZ1000. Then again, they love KZs…
Its out of the way for a motorcycle shop if you live in the city proper but if you are looking for restoration work (or even want to purchase) an old Jap bike, you might want to check out their project bikes and bikes for sale. My heart weeps every time I go to their webpage: