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Cycle Specialties
1201 N Carpenter Rd, Modesto, CA 95351, United States
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Wi
Review №1

Awesome service! They quoted me a good price, and then ended up charging me $100 less because it didn’t take them as much time as they thought it would. I’ve never had mechanics give back money for time not spent. Super knowledgeable and helpful staff.

Cr
Review №2

Easy no hassle dealership, I worked with Tom to purchase a new R1250RT and it could not have gone better. Tom is a very welcoming and experienced sales person who loves motorcycling. He’s been a buyer as many times as he’s been seller, so he understands your viewpoint. I had lots of questions, which we handled mostly through email and text and he was able to answer everything quickly. When I went to pick the bike up everything was perfect and polished and I was in and out in no time. You can’t go wrong with this dealership and with Tom.

Fe
Review №3

I always had a great experience at Cycle Specialties. They have great customer service and their Mechanics are excellent. I bought my motorcycles from them and take them there for their service. They make you feel like home. I highly recommend you take your bikes there for services or if you’re looking for a new or used bike.

Kr
Review №4

The business to go for Making Dreams Come True! The most helpful, fair, and kind dealership out there. Everyone should visit. Tom Evans went above and beyond for us. Very Veteran friendly place... They have any future business I might have and I will refer everyone I know.

Je
Review №5

Guys this place is great. I had to drive all the way from Fremont because the dealer where I bought my bike out in San Jose wanted over $200 more than I paid at Cycle Specialties for the first service on my bike. the service was outstanding I would recommend this place to anyone.

Jo
Review №6

My experience with Cycle Specialties was amazing. Tom always kept me updated, and made sure I was taken care of. Never had any questions on whether or not I was buying with the right people. Definitely felt at home, loved my experience picking up my bike and highly recommend going to Cycle Specialties for your next bike!

Ar
Review №7

Working with Gail and crew was the single best dealership experience I have ever had. Truly great people that go above and beyond for their customers. I will be back again!

Jo
Review №8

I arrived early, they offered me coffee, they were friendly. They did a service 2 on my BMW 1150 rt plus fork seals. All done in a day as promised. Will definitely come back.

Cl
Review №9

I have had nothing but outstanding service from the entire staff. Both my son and I bought bikes from Tom. Super nice guy. Our buying experience was nothing but positive. Love the bikes and have been back several times buying accessories, clothing and maintenance products. I will definitely be a long term customer.

Je
Review №10

Outstanding service as usual. As a Cycle Specialies customer for over 14 years, it is always a pleasure to visit the shop or take the bike in for service.

Ce
Review №11

Can’t say enough quality service, friendly and knowledgeable!! Definitely recommend!! People there are awesome!

Ga
Review №12

Awesome People, doing a Awesome job !I bring my 2009 BMW R1200GSA here for all my service needs.

p
Review №13

Service personnel was helpful and knowledgeable. Was able trouble shoot issue with motorcycle find source and fix.Thanks.

Jo
Review №14

Always amazing customer service weather youre buying a $2 part or a $20,000 bike. I just had to replace a tire on my bobber and with covid shortages my Whitehall tire was backordered everywhere but Gail was super helpful and even though they didnt have it and couldnt order it he found another store that did have one in stock. I brought it to them to be mounted to my wheel and even though they used silver weights to balance my black rim I %100 recommend stopping in for anything you need for your motorcycle.

La
Review №15

I always like coming here for helmets and bikes. The staff are very friendly and very knowledgeable about the bikes they have. A 5 star place for sure.

Mi
Review №16

Decent people when n you go into the store. Completely rude when you call. I do not base this on a single call experience. This was my second attempt at a simple straight answer with no sarcasm or rudeness coming from their end.Just try to shop for a tire, ask for more than one brand and youll see what I mean.Attitudes are like they are the only shop in the world. I will not give them another dollar.It will be too late to teach them manners when Amazon takes over their business like so many others.Probably super nice people when theyre off work, maybe working in the same job too long?Thanks for reading, have a great day!

UN
Review №17

Great service with the best prices!

De
Review №18

Thankful for Cycle Specialites.Great job on my bike its purrrrring now.Thanks again

Mi
Review №19

New tire and battery great service ancered phone made appointment 1 call awsome job thx

Ro
Review №20

Great service thank you guys!

Ra
Review №21

We are getting our 2nd toy from Dirk and hes the most honest, professional, and respectful business owner youll ever meet. Great guy, nice selection of motorbikes, can ams, and helmets. Really pleased to do business with him. My family is excited about owning our 1st can am.

ja
Review №22

The employees are the most in personal ppl just amazing very dry !! People skills are very much needed right along with some knowledge of the motorcycles and repair!! 🤦‍♀️🙄 Diffidently done with this dealership WOW

Ri
Review №23

I was more than satisfied with the purchase of my 2021 CanAm Ryker. Tom(salesman) made the process easy and was very informative of the process and the Ryker. I drove 1.5hrs from home to make this purchase. This is due to the dealer near me hiked the price up an extra $2000 dollars. I paid fair market price at Cycle Specialties and I fully appreciate their honesty. I also bought a few parts from them and the parts counter personnel were knowledgable about how to install and made great recommendations. Overall I had a great experience! I highly recommend this place for your next motorcycle purchase! Thanks to all staff!

Ev
Review №24

Great experience with staff. Great service!!

dr
Review №25

Everyone is very knowledgeable about the bikes and super friendly

Cr
Review №26

Great service, friendly staff.

Se
Review №27

This is a place I have visited 3 times. The gentleman Dirk, is his name is always very patient and helpful, not pushy at all and gives you the best options.

Aa
Review №28

I first stopped by here in December 2018 to take a look at the K1600B after test driving it at the Long Beach motorcycle show. They happened to have a K1600B Grand America demo bike. We took it for a drive and were very impressed. Im not an impulse buyer so out buying a new bike on hold. Eight months later I was looking online and found one in Long Beach BMW discounted substantially. I called Tom at Cycle Specialties and he said youre not going to have to go to Long Beach to buy that bike, youre buying ours. He offered me a better deal so I bought it in August. I really cant say enough good things about my experience here. I didnt ever feel pressured which is probably why I bought from them. Tom is knowledgeable about BMW motorcycles which helped since this is my first one. Thank you very much.

Ji
Review №29

Shop no further than Cycle Specialties... I trailered my 05 GS from Placerville to get help with a software issue and Daniel and his crew were professional, efficient, and yes, even friendly. I was in and out in less than an hour but they were sure to allow for time to test ride and confirm that the issue had indeed been resolved. I would give anything for these folks to be my closest dealership, but it is worth the trip just to work with them. Thanks guys.

Ga
Review №30

I received excellent help service and advice by a true gentleman by the name of Dirk

jo
Review №31

Got me my new can am spyder here. A friendly place and helpfully people.

Jo
Review №32

Thanks, great service.

Ka
Review №33

Took my husbands Triumph speed triple here for repairs. Nice people who know their bikes!

Se
Review №34

Team is customer focused, unlike the bigger Bay Area dealers!

Ti
Review №35

The sales staff is unprofessional. They act like the have to market cornered. They talk down to the customer, no way to run a business. I would rather pay more money and get great service.

Mi
Review №36

The selection is small but I enjoyed the one motorcycle that the salesman (Dirk Paintedman) recommended it was in my price range and it was beautiful, comfortable to sit on. Triumph t120 Bonneville. Although Id like to add the atmosphere was different compared to the other 5 stores Ive been to. It felt more serious and not suitable for those who want a bike for fun, fast, and showy but a bike for long comfortable rides

Ah
Review №37

Great customer service. My bike is running great but the price hurt a little 😁

De
Review №38

Very friendly fair priced also wasnt hard to see from the main street and lots of parking

Te
Review №39

Ed
Review №40

Awesome, personal experience, sales, service, and parts => Thanks

Mi
Review №41

Worked with Tom on getting a new BMW motorcycle and was greatly displease with the service that Ive receive. I have requested a quote with a trade in and the Tom included unnecessary markups that negated the value of the trade in. In other words, I was paying full MSRP and giving them a free motorcycle. No thanks!

Cl
Review №42

These guys are great. Super helpful and knowledgeable. The sales staff are friendly and approachable. Gail can answer all your Triumph questions. The service staff is great. They worked on my 98 BMW K1200RS and were able to get it purring like kitten.

Tr
Review №43

This place is awesome. Everyone is friendly and helpful. This was my first time getting service done and Rick is the man to see when you bring your bike here. He was very professional and exceed my expectations. Cant forget the parts guy . They were very helpful. I highly recommend this dealership

Pa
Review №44

Maybe they are better in person but trying to get a hold of anyone is nearly impossible and from the emails they seem very rude. Would not consider this dealership for a purchase

Sh
Review №45

So I am travelling from Vancouver, BC to Modesto, CA on my BMW 1200GSA - and 75 miles out my drive shaft blows up in the middle of a 5 lane California highway. We towed it into Cycle Specialties who took it into the shop at 9 am the next morning and had me on the road again by noon. This organization really looked after us and the service was first class. A big thank you to Rick in service, and John (owner) for helping me out so quickly. I highly recommend this dealership...and to the 7 California police vehicles that passed me stranded on the highway and didnt stop to help, maybe take lessons from this organization (no stars for them)!

Br
Review №46

I drove from Stockton to this location. The gentlemans customer service was incredible. We felt comfortable and welcomed. After a couple of jokes he gave us a lot if great information. We went in there looking for an atv and he was able to answer all our questions and was very informative. He definitely went out of his way to take care of us. Thank you

Pr
Review №47

Gail and Tom were life-savers to me when my BMW K1200LT broke down as I was traveling from New Orleans to Alaska. They stored my bike there until I could have it shipped back to New Orleans for warranty work and put me on another Beemer k1200 LT for a more-than-fair price. They helped salvage my bucket-list trip and had me back on the road singing their praises. These guys are great and will take good care of you!

Na
Review №48

Good people

Jo
Review №49

Ive been to most of the BMW / Triumph dealers in a 100 mile radius. Im so glad this one is in my hometown!. It may not be the biggest nor the smallest but the people there treat you like a friend in every department. Tom helped me pick out a bike but all the guys there are a team. I felt welcomed every time Ive been in there, usually not making any purchase. From the ownerJohn, the team, Daniel, Dirk, Gail, Jimmy, and the service manager Rick; they get a standing ovation. A small example; I ordered a small special nut for my Triumph and the manufacturer did not have any to send. John made a special call to me to make it right over a $3 part I needed! Gail can tell you anything about a bike and his love for motorcycles are obvious. Daniel is always busy but never for you. His customer service and people skills are excellent. I noticed him helping some adventure riders from Alaska and I saw the gratitude from their expressions. He goes out of his way to make sure the customer is happy. Finally, Tom the guy that sold me my bike. I gave him such a hard time I feel bad. I encourage anybody that reads this to seek him out. He may be scarred but a customer gained from this post might make it better.

Jo
Review №50

Overall I have been more then satisfied dealing with Cycle Specialties. Although i have yet to purchase a motorcycle, Tom and Gail have been awesome! Between the two they have helped me narrow my choices down to what I hope will be the perfect bike for me. Very much appreciated guys ! Thanks!

Bo
Review №51

Salesman let us go through the stores show room and displays and didnt bother us at all

Pe
Review №52

Highly recommended for BMW motorcycle repairs! Took good care of my major transmission issue, in record time, at a (comparatively) reasonable price, and with impressive expertise, as well as good explanations. Well worth the few extra miles, even if coming from the Bay Area! The accessories selection and prices also looked good to me, in general, but especially so if they run promotions or sales (even if I havent bought anything this time).

Ja
Review №53

Met Dirk who is a hoot. Very knowledgeable. Pleasent experience.

Ma
Review №54

Even though I did not buy my bike here, which I should have... This place has done a great job in customer service... they have done everything they said they would... Their selection of gear and extras for my bike have always been in stock, or they got it quickly. Looking forward to a return visit

Mi
Review №55

Awesome place. Tom was great. Helped me find the right bike for me. A much nicer bike than I was going for but right at my price.

Ay
Review №56

Both sales and service departments are great. I take my Tiger 800 in there for servicing and theyve always been friendly and helpful.

Mi
Review №57

Great People, Great Service. Everyone here is friendly and helpful, every member of the staff is a rider and knows bikes.Its great dealing with a professional outfit. They also have Great coffee.

Ka
Review №58

The gettlemen who helped me was very nice & informative, in which he really didnt have to be.. I wasnt there to make a purchase.. I was there needing information if I was charging the battery correctly for a Maverick X3ds model so I could put it up for sale..

Ra
Review №59

The representative took lots of time sharing experience, does and dont, about the Bluetooth communication device I purchased. Im very appreciative of Rick.

Ra
Review №60

We always have a great experience here at Cycle Specialties. They enjoy having the whole family, and we appreciate it. Everyone is extremely friendly, curtious and they always have snacks to occupy the kiddos. They have rare bikes and an even rarer staff! The store is always exceptionally clean, and bikes are always sparkling. The service department is always ready to take our questions, and if any concerns they care for the bike right away. Local dealer, high end bikes, amazing staff. Youre doing it right Cycle Specialties!! (2014 Triumph Thunderbird Nigh Storm)

Jo
Review №61

Went to buy a bike yesterday deal did not work out now my pink slip is missing. Either Gail or the parts guy who wanted to buy the bike has it. off to dmv to get a replacement pink slip.

Ja
Review №62

Stopped by a visit while I was in Modesto for a meeting. Nice shop but nicer staff. Didnt have a particular interest in buying anything, but the salesman (Dirk?)was very informative and helpful about some general questions I had about tire selections for my Tiger 800xc. Ill go out of my way to return. Ill give the last star when I go back and buy or use service.

Za
Review №63

Great group of folks down here. From sales to service, theyre always willing to help you out!

Ja
Review №64

Great dealer! Very friendly staff and they gave me an awesome price on a bike.

Ch
Review №65

Motorcycle lover here, I stop in from time to time to see the new BMW and Triumph models, and look at the used bikes. Staff is always friendly, knowledgeable, and accommodating.

jo
Review №66

I live in Merced, a town with NO ONE, who knows how to work on BMW motorcycles. Recently, I had a fuel line break and needed to send my older K75 to a shop that knew what to do. I chose Cycle Specialties over BMW-Fresno because its a little closer to where I live. Unfortunately, we had some drama when they didnt get to my bike in the timeframe they had promised. Thankfully, John, the owner, heard my concerns and took care of me. As a consumer, I understand that life happens, but I expect the recovery to acknowledge the inconvenience, and they did. I will be bringing my bike back for any future maintenance. Also, they detail your bike which is nice.

Ra
Review №67

Nice shop. Lots of Bikes and accessories. Went by to see my old friend Rod in Parts dept

Ro
Review №68

This is a GREAT motorcycle shop. They know what they are doing, they care and they are fair. Im from Maryland and came in for emergency service on my R1150RT. The team squeezed me in right away for necessary repairs, and then John, who owns the place (!), jumped in to mount the new set of tires I also needed. They turned a bad situation into a great start for a tour of Yosemite.

Wo
Review №69

I made the mistake of giving Cycle Specialties my private number several years ago when I was shopping for a motorcycle. I have received harassing recorded calls from their autodialer ever since, despite my number being on the federal Do Not Call list and numerous complaints to the business and to the FTC. DONT SUPPORT THIS TYPE OF AGGRESSIVE, HARASSING, AND ILLEGAL MARKETING-- TAKE YOUR BUSINESS ELSEWHERE! There are many other BMW dealers and shops in northern California that maintain ethical practices.

Jo
Review №70

Always love looking at BMWs and dreaming. It like being 10 and going to the toys store.

Br
Review №71

Good service and products at a rediculously inflated price that the average person who has to ride a bike cant afford. The prices are that of the people who ride for a hobby not a necessity. I wish that I could afford to get a lot of things that I need but I have to go without because of the price

Wu
Review №72

Great quality gearVery helpful and respectful

To
Review №73

Thanks Dirk,you were very helpful in my decision, on a can am trike.

Gr
Review №74

Whether youre there buying your dream bike, or just a nice pair of gloves, youll get great service. Free coffee, pastries, and WiFi. Restaurants within walking distance.

Ja
Review №75

Great service with great rates...You can tell the owner has totally hand picked this crew from sales to the service dept for quality customer care....proud owner of bmw s1000rr. I dont take my bike anywhere else anymore because of the relationships the staff has built with me and when i drag a knee up hwy 120 I know every nut n bolt has been torqued to spec.

Ch
Review №76

Very nice staff helpful, very clean great selection of anything you can think of.

Ky
Review №77

Good experience working with Gail. The process of buying my new bike took quite a while, however it was the finance companies fault, and not the shops. Very nice guy!

Pe
Review №78

Excellent customer service and products

Ma
Review №79

First of all, let me say that for me first impressions count and this review will explain. When I walked into this establishment I was never greeted though there were plenty of employees. A couple of days before I had gone in to order a $500 Shoei helmet. I successfully ordered it as anyone would expect when a retailer is taking your money. However Im very focused as well on service after the sale. I had to call a couple days later to find out if it had come in and it had, they never bothered to call me to let me know as they promised! My friend and I went to go pick it up. When we walked in everyone looked as though we were carrying will work for food signs) we approached the parts counter where the salesman just stared at me without asking if I needed help. I handed him my receipt and said I came to pick up a helmet I ordered. He stared at the receipt, got up and walked in the back room. My friend looked at me and said so much for friendly service the guy came back and sat the box down on the counter and said have a nice day! No thank you just have a nice day. We walked out and my friend said dude, that guy should have opened the box and made sure its the right helmet, so we put it on my tailgate and opened the box to find that it was in fact the wrong helmet! Keep in mind this is a $500.00 helmet. We went back in and the guy said whats wrong? I said its the wrong helmet . He wasnt happy. He went in the back again and came out with another box that had my name taped to th box in plain site. He just never bothered to look obviously. He put it on the counter again and said there it is! Have a nice day! Again not even looking to see if it was the right helmet. I insisted that we open and look at it. He acted like I just asked him to drink a bottle of arsenic! We opened it and it was the right one this time. Now the point here is I drove a half hour out of my way to get there both times, if I had just gone home without opening the first box there would have been a 3rd trip. And I would have been beyond mad! Will never spend another dime at this establishment, period. End of story. No customer service skills whatsoever with any of them. Very rude behavior.

Fa
Review №80

Great customer service very knowledgeable made us feel right at home will definitely go back and suggest them to others 👍👍👍

Jo
Review №81

They have no clue what theyre doing or what promotions they run. They will try scamming you into buying thousands of dollars in accessories and not honor what they first tell you.

JD
Review №82

Excellent, friendly, helpful staff who provide top shelf service. The bikes on the showroom floor for consideration appeared to be professionally detailed including the bike I purchased.....unlike HD motors down the street...When buying a Sena for my helmet, several staff members helped with the ENTIRE purchase, including installion!OMG! This should be the business model all companies should follow!

Br
Review №83

Traveled to California from Omaha Nebraska on my Tiger XCx. I had some concerns about the suspension which the service department looked at for free. Definitely the kind of guys you want when youre so far from home.

Pa
Review №84

Ride-in service. Delivered as promised, no hassle. You get what you pay for.

Ca
Review №85

Amazing helpful customer service oriented staff...

Dr
Review №86

Got my firs triumph service in here and it is like 100 bucks cheaper than the other triumph dealer. I would buy my next triumph bike in here.

Ri
Review №87

Nice people.

Aa
Review №88

A great local independent shop w/ experienced staff, accessories, and a low pressure culture. Felt very much at home and got a straight up DEAL on my new BMW Motorcycle.

Fr
Review №89

Good people, fair prices, always clean and friendly

Bl
Review №90

The Service Manager, Rick, goes above and Beyond services to help his Customers.. Well done!!

Li
Review №91

Great help with most bikes

Du
Review №92

Helpful staff, nice showroom, plenty of toys to look at

Br
Review №93

Helpful staff loaner bikes great environment. Needless to say great bikes

Jo
Review №94

Good service. Nice people.

De
Review №95

I baught my bike broke down and beat up,and they transformed my yamaha R1000 just like it came off the show room floor

Pi
Review №96

The best place for customer service in parts and sales

Ri
Review №97

Nice people. Honest!

Co
Review №98

My son is a mechanic here and the owners are wonderful

Mi
Review №99

Great place great service

an
Review №100

Friendly staffs and the store are well organized and clean

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  • Address:1201 N Carpenter Rd, Modesto, CA 95351, United States
  • Site:https://cyclespecialties.com/
  • Phone:+1 209-524-2955
Categories
  • ATV dealer
  • BMW motorcycle dealer
  • ATV repair shop
  • Motorcycle dealer
  • Motorsports store
Working hours
  • Monday:9AM–6PM
  • Tuesday:9AM–6PM
  • Wednesday:9AM–6PM
  • Thursday:Closed
  • Friday:Closed
  • Saturday:9AM–6PM
  • Sunday:9AM–6PM
Service options
  • In-store pickup:Yes
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible entrance:Yes
Planning
  • Quick visit:Yes
Payments
  • Debit cards:Yes
  • NFC mobile payments:Yes
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