Owner is a pretty nice person when you can get a hold of him. Communication was inconsistent. I'd suggest looking elsewhere if you want a responsive mechanic. I normally love finding businesses that operate independently like this but in this case it seems like there's a reason he hasn't set up an actual shop yet. I mean it's cool to work for yourself, make your own schedule, and not have to answer to anyone - but customer service is key and it's lacking here. read more

So if your reading this I was just like you... looking for someone to work on your bike that's honest, trustworthy and isn't going to rip you off. Honestly you just never know. I went to 2 different shops and felt over charge and didn't get the best service. There's obviously a reason why I didn't go back. So I found Jake. Shot him a text that I wanted to swing by and he said no problem. Come on by! I left the bike there and the next morning he told me what the problem was, sent me a few pics of the cons and quoted me a price. I said let's do it! 2 days later he had my carbs cleaned, cleaned and fixed my hyper-charger ( free of charge ) installed my signals, switch and positioned them perfectly. He also went out of his way and tuned it to the T It wasn't the cost that made me go for it. It was the service, his knowledge, his passion and the friendly vibe. Felt like I was dropping it off at my buddies to work on it for me. I'll be back next week to have my brake lights fixed! Give him a call feel free to message me too if you have questions! Be safe! read more

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After having Jake fix my '96 Suzuki GSXR 1100, I don't think I can take my motorcycles anywhere else but to Sandbagger Cycle Company. Normally I like to work on my motorcycles myself, but sometimes you just don't have the time or right tools or patience to do so. The reason I chose Jake was his professionalism and detail in the quote process. Other shops basically just listed line item by line item the work I needed done and then a price. They also wouldn't let me buy the parts, so that they can carry mark-up. Jake didn't do any of this. I was allowed to purchase and bring my own parts for him to install, and his quote was so detailed...breaking down each component of the scope of work and how its done. After talking to Jake over the phone for the 1st time, it was then I realized I was taking my bike to Sandbagger. The wealth of information and the walk-through over the phone caught my attention. Also, Jake spoke in a personal, yet professional matter, and it felt like talking to a friend as opposed to just feeling like another customer/client. Here's a list of the work that was done on gixxer: - Complete carb clean and rebuild - New jets and seals/gaskets - Carb sync-ing and tuning - New Petcock Valve kit and rebuild - Fork Seal/Dust Cap and new fork oil - Oil and filter change and install of new cover gaskets - Spark Plug change - New wheel bearings and spacers - New battery - Chain tension adjustment - Raise tail height of bike - Preload SAG to rider weight/height - Lube cables - Overall bike safety check to insure road ready - Jake came to pick up my bike...free of charge. I probably forgot a couple things on the list, but yeah. The best thing about it? His pricing is fair and low since he has no overhead costs. Don't be fooled though...even though its out of his garage, he has 2 full lifts and has anything and everything tool-wise you'd need to build a bike from scratch. I've very happy with the outcome of my bike and the experience with working with Jake and Sandbagger Cycle Company. I'm already lined up to do HID headlights and a new starter next week. The next major work would be a complete new exhaust system. I've already referred a couple friends and co-workers to Sandbagger Cycle Co and they also told me they are happy and pleased with their bikes as well. If you're on the fence about taking your bike here or somewhere else, just do yourself a favor and take it to Sandbagger Cycle Co. They will take care of you and you will be glad you took it here. read more

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Jake is an awesome and well trusted mechanic. Thanks for the great job! Highly recommended!

Went to this guy to replace my sporty's handlebar .... and Boy I didn't make a mistake .... Jake is a very friendly and professional when it comes to dealing with customers ..... He surely does know what he's doing .... Not to mention the very reasonable price of labor ... I am recommend this guy .... read more

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I recently had an experience with this company. I found them to be very professional, thorough and trustworthy and just damn good guys. Jake and Frank came to my home and did an unbelievable job. I would recommend them to anybody for any bike and dispatch them anywhere needed. Marc Long Beach read more

Jake is an amazing mechanic. Not only does he do a great job at getting your bike running, but he does it for the quarter of the price a shop would cost you. To be honest I would go to him over any shop. He is very knowledgeable and friendly. Not only will he help get you bike running, he will explain to you exactly what he is doing if you ask. I would recommend him to my best friend but to my family as well. If you want a great mechanic, who will get the job done at a very fair price choose Jake. read more

Jake is a one-of-a-kind mechanic in the Los Angeles area. My experience with SandBaggers was excellent. My Story: I'm a former body shop technician with ten years of experience back in Florida, but here in Los Angeles I have no shop or advanced toolkit to do the type of fixing I like to do. So when my '88 Honda Shadow VT800 stopped shifting through the gears, I was extremely frustrated that I couldn't get it up and running again myself. I went through every possible issue that could be dealt with without removing the engine (clutch fluid, clutch plates, force shift/start, etc.) but came to realize that my gearbox had been compromised in a major way. Enter Jake: My first conversation with Jake on the phone gave me a real sense of confidence. Standing out from the technicians that I talked to at other shops, who insisted that I would have to pay for (overpriced) towing and an expensive diagnostic before they would even consider repairs, Jake ACTUALLY BELIEVED what I said when I told him what the issue was. Basically, he respected me and my opinion from the very start. Jake suggested that we replace the motor entirely, rather than split the case and try to repair the gearbox. Since my engine already had 92,000 miles on it, I jumped on the opportunity when we found a decently priced 800cc motor (the VT800 was only made one year, so this was a rare find) with less than 45,000 miles on it. Jake requested the money to order the engine, sent me a receipt immediately, then told me he would get back to me when it showed up. About a week later, the motor rolled in and Jake came to pick up my bike at a time that was convenient for me, charging only $100 bucks for the tow (even though I live over an hour away from his shop - compare this to the $140 bucks a nearby shop charges, in addition to a mandatory $100 fee just for inspection). Jake began the repairs that night and had the old engine out and the new one in within a matter of a couple days. On account of the fact that the previous motor was so old and had never been removed from the frame, there were a few extra parts that needed to be ordered to get the bike back to 100%. Jake informed me of the issue, sending pictures so that I could see it with my own eyes, and gave me a rough estimate before ordering the parts (even though they only cost about 10 bucks each - 4 intake boots, 2 seals for the coolant system). Unfortunately, because these parts are hard to come by, it took slightly longer than expected for them to ship (one part had to be ordered from ebay because Honda had discontinued it). However, Jake made it his duty to get those parts on the bike as soon as they arrived. He informed me that the bike was ready for pickup, and that I could come out that night (even as late as 9PM) to pick it up. The Shop: When I arrived at the location of Jake's shop, I was blown away by how professional his work-stations appeared (clean, neat, organized). With a limited amount of space, Jake had set himself up a veritable repair shop with all the amenities. I was impressed by the fact that he had so much work on his plate and was still able to get my bike done in a timely fashion. While I was there, Jake went over all of the repairs he had done to my bike in detail, including showing me some pictures of the newly-cleaned carbs (which he had done after sending me a picture of the old, extremely dirty carbs and suggesting -not demanding- that I have them cleaned as well). Jake even offered me the chance to keep my old engine, which I declined. Ultimately, it was crystal clear that Sandbaggers was a professional outfit - not just some dirty shop run out of somebody's garage. The Bad??? If there is a single negative side to my experience with Sandbaggers, it would be that Jake was a bit optimistic in terms of turn-around time. It is simply very difficult to find replacement parts for this type of motorcycle, and ordering parts from out-of-state can take some time. However, it is evident that this is simply an expression of the enthusiasm and devotion Jake puts into motorcycle repairs. Once he had the parts, there was no foot-dragging or excuses - he just GOT IT DONE (even working on the weekend, which I know from experience no mechanic wants to do). The Takeaway: Jake is a hard worker, knowledgeable, respectful, professional, and friendly. He treats his customers as peers, not fools, and was honest and upfront with every detail of the repair he did on my baby. If you are looking for a solid, no-nonsense mechanic in the Los Angeles area, I can't recommend Sandbaggers enough. read more

This review is long overdue;I first reached out to Jake about 2 yrs ago to button up a 10yr project that I had sitting in the garage. He was able to pick up my 91 ZX7 along with a few boxes of parts and tow it back to his home/shop. Since I was not in a rush I told him to take his time we kept in contact via email and text periodically he would update me with pics and status. Fast forward and that bike has been resurrected and back on the road thanks to Jake. After that project I asked Jake to troubleshoot a starting issue that I had with my custom chop, Jake was patient and where others may have thrown their hands up in defeat Jake was able to figure it out. After 2x successful projects Jake is taking on a 3rd, a custom scrambler for the wifey, that's how much I trust and appreciate his expertise. Prices are very reasonable and customer service and communication are stellar. read more

I was looking around for a new mechanic to get my 03 Suzuki Volusia back to running after sitting for over a year. I contacted Jake through the website and basically laid out my story and a request for an estimate. I promptly received a detailed response outlining what needed to get done with a break down of pricing. I had a great feeling just after the first email and decided to go ahead. I decided to have Jake tow my bike to his shop as opposed to a tow company ( he picked it up himself) but he also offers on site services depending on the job type. Throughout the time my bike left me until I picked it up any email I sent to Jake got a timely thorough response. All in all a great experience, a great mechanic. Jake is reliable and trustworthy, I can tell he is passionate about his work and you can't put a price on someone like that. Everything was reasonable, and I'm very happy I found someone I can trust! read more

I needed some work done on my 2003 jeep and I called Jake to help me out. He quoted me the cost upfront and he offered to order and pickup all parts too. I met him and dropped off the jeep and he had it for 2 days. Runs great now and with no issues. No extra charges at the end...very straightforward. Will continue to bring him my business. read more

Man oh man. What a breath of fresh air to find someone who is honest and fair. Who also knows his craft!! Anyone looking to get ur motor bike worked on, hit jake up! He's the man. Thks man for coming from Fullerton to Malibu to take care of my needs. Much appreciated. U r now on my speed dial. Lol. read more

Was a little nervous about letting these guys work on my sons bike but I had heard through a parts store Jake was knowledgable and knew his stuff. Met with him and felt good about letting him dismantle and rebuild. Good trustful been happy since. Will be back for future tune ups for sure. read more

Dishonest, Rip-off, Lies is all you get from Jake and his companies Sandbagger Cycle Company. Below is the detail story of my experience with Jake. I am disappointed to say the least at my experience with Jake from Sandbagger Cycle Company and Bleedforspeed.com. I did my research for mobile mechanic and found Jake and his company online. The reviews seemed good so I gave him a call. He showed to pick up my Bike Yamaha YSR with a truck with out of state plates. I was instantly worried as he asked me for a deposit and had no paperwork to leave me. I out of my better judgment took a picture of him with my bike in his truck and gave him a $100 cash deposit which he said would be to cover parts if needed. Jake explained he could wrap up the job quickly within a week and it was an easy fix. Now my bike was running great, started right up and was tuned up good when he picked it up. I was in need of him connecting a new battery and wiring up my lights. I also asked him to go thru the bike make sure everything was tightening up and ready to ride on the street. A week went by and I never heard from Jake, I put a call in and he told me he tuned up the carb and the bike is great, however he was waiting on a wiring harness that he ordered and it should be delivered within a week. A week later still no contact. I reached out to him again and he tells me he was still waiting for the part and it was coming from China and he should be there within a few days. At this point I am wondering why he never told me he was ordering a part, how much it cost and that it was coming from China. I would have told him to not order it and or I would have paid the extra charge to have the part sent overnight. Either way I was at the mercy of Jake getting the part as he already spent my money on ordering it. Needless to say another week goes by and no part. It is now getting close to Christmas and I told Jake I have plans to go ride at the track with my son so if the part doesn't come forget it, just bring my bike back as I don't need lights for the track. Jake told me no problem he would let me know and or get me my bike back. The weekend showed up and no word from Jake and no trip to the track. The following week I did get a hold of Jake. He let me know that the engine was a Honda engine and not a Yamaha and that the wiring harness does not connect to the battery. I didn't understand that he just now a month later after, tuning the carb, replacing oil he figured out it was a Honda. I asked him to just bring my bike back and I'll take it to the Honda dealer to get it fixed. He asked for another day to try to figure it out. The following day we spoke again and he was running errands and couldn't get to it. I told him to just bring it back as I am over it at this point as it had been a month since he picked up my bike. Jake said ok and email and texted me that I owed him another $189 for the bike and he was on his way. $87 of that was for pickup, which he never once mentioned to me the fee. When I got home Jake was in front of my house with the bike on the street adjusting the gas valve. He told me sorry about the harness and he forgot the battery. I was just relived to get my bike back at this point and was over the headache. He supposedly adjusted my carb, replaced my oil, put on new grips and put on the new wiring harness that was not connected. Now the bike was running great so why he worked on the carb I am not sure. I took the bike for a spin after getting it started on my street. It didn't seem like it was running that great and Jake thought I left the choke on. It was dark so I paid Jake his money minus the charge for the battery as he forgot. He also forgot the diagram for my wiring harness he bought ($55 charge) and promised to email it to that night. Still no email. I woke up and tried to take the bike for a spin and it wouldn't even make it two blocks without dying. The bike runs like crap and I ended up walking it home. I text Jake and told him. Jake told me to check a few things and that it was fine when he dropped it off. I just told him forget it I'll take it to another shop. At this point I am disappointed at myself for trying to save a buck and going to a second rate mobile mechanic. Jake is a dishonest guy, will over charge you for parts and service he does not tell you about. My bike came back a month later, worst off then when he picked it up I wasted not only money but a month of my time. I HIGHLY advise going to a legitimate shop for your motorcycle needs and not letting Jake, Sandbagger Cycles and or bleedforspeed.com rip you off, tell you lies and ruin your bike. read more

took my harley in cause my bike was wobbly. took it in for a service he told me some bull shit about how dynas get speed wobbles something like that i forgot. paid 350 for the service, rode off still had it. took it in somewhere else. realized i had loose spokes. i was a dumbass and paid this guy money for something he couldnt fix. i got a service at least but didnt fix the problem i had. read more

Got some wok done on my honda vtc 750. The owner, Jake, was easygoing and talked me through some of my options available or my pipes. I found him to be very knowledgeable not just about my bike but a full range of bikes in general. At one point he called me and explained one mounting options I wanted wouldn't work out mechanically, so I appreciated his expertise to point me in the right direction. Overall, I was very satisfied with his work! Highly recommend! read more