I normally do not leave negative reviews, but I feel it is important to share this experience so other riders are aware.
I brought my 1979 CB750 to Alpha Moto and they recommended a significant amount of work whihc I decided to have done there. After spending a considerable amount of time/money, I expected the motorcycle to be returned in safe, properly running condition. Unfortunately that was not the case.
When I picked the motorcycle up from Alpha it was immediately backfiring badly on startup and smoking again. I asked about it right then and was told it was fine to ride. This backfiring and smoke continued and I reached out to Alpha several times and was told it was normal and to just ride it. That did not sit right with me, so I decided to get a second opinion from another mechanic.
During the next inspection by a different shop, a number of serious issues were found. There were loose electrical grounds throughout a poorly routed and unsecured wiring harness, the throttle cable had been misrouted and the housing was cracked, the valve cover gasket was leaking, the brake light was stuck on, and the tires were unsafe enough that the bike could not even be test ridden. The motorcycle was also returned to me with stale fuel still sitting in the tank.
More concerning was the ignition system. Alpha Moto charged for two CDI units and wired them incorrectly. Instead of replacing the actual faulty component, the pulser generator, the wiring had been crossed which caused all four spark plugs to fire at the same time rather than in the proper sequence. This created a major timing issue and explains why the bike was running so poorly when I got it back.
The starter cover was also found packed with sand and debris, which was identified as a legitimate fire hazard.
After learning all of this, it raised serious concerns for me about the quality of work from Alpha Moto, attention to detail, and overall safety considerations involved in the service that was performed.
I am sharing this simply so other riders can make informed decisions when choosing where to bring their motorcycle for work. read more