I took my bike in to get some suspension parts and other accessories installed. The quoted price was fair, the work was done well and they also washed the bike, thank you! I'll be coming back for any future maintenance and work. read more

Thursday night, a friend and I were talking about my upcoming motorcycle trip - he looked at my 2005 DR650 and said "Your shock is sacked!" He suggested we pull it out and take it to Rob at Evolution. Saturday, I called to find out if they had parts and inquire about turnaround and pricing. Jane suggested I pop in any time before 4, so I hopped on the highway and headed to the shop where I was greeted by Mallory - a darling tan and white pitbull mix with a pink nose (best shop dog ever!). Rob looked over my motorcycle, made some measurements and said that the shock did not need to be pulled and recharged with nitrogen - the stock DR650 shocks tend to be very "plush" - but he did suggest that I let him modify the preload since the previous owners had it very squishy so that the shorter operator could more easily touch the ground. I could really tell the difference in the handling afterward! $40 well spent - he also let me know that my front brake should be replaced before my trip and gave me detailed instructions on how to do it myself. Excellent people and evidence that you can be a nice, friendly and informative motorcycle shop mechanic and still make money (instead of the surly, unfriendly and rude types that seem so pervasive in the field!). read more

These guys are top notch professionals. I have been with them for over a decade and laud them for the high levels of proficiency, customer service and friendliness. They are meticulous in their work, explain everything in great detail and are always on time and on budget. Highly recommended. read more

I had a XR650L in for checking overall condition and fix the valve cover gasket. Not only it took the shop almost two months to complete the job. They also left the petcock in reserve position causing all my gas went to the crank case. Luckily I only rode for short distance and bike start dying. I been the shop quite a few times when Robert was the owner. Mind you I live near San Francisco. Well it clear that I will never going back to this shop ever again. read more

Evolution comes through again! Yesterday I found that the rear tire on my Ninja 650 was flat. The culprit was a jagged piece of metal sticking out of the tread! I did not have time to call off work and arrange for repair, but later I called Evolution and there were able to get me into the shop the next morning. (today) These guys really know how to take care of customers, and I highly recommend them for any bike service. I have been using this shop for 2 years now, and will continue to come here. Thanks Evolution!! read more

Excellent work. Attention to detail. Fast turnaround and scheduling. Have a dyno, but will only tune off road motorcycles.

I adjusted my suspension over the weekend to try out some tweaks, turns out I made my motorcycle a pogo stick. Showed up at Evo's doorstep first thing in the morning and they had my motorcycle ready in no time. They also gave me advice being a new rider. Working with Frank was an absolute delight. read more

My scooter was stolen, it was brand new, and it ended up in Stockton and looked like a bat had been taken to it. Some motorcycles places won't touch a scooter. Evolution didn't bat an eye. It's easy to replace a broken part, harder to go through an entire system and find what's wrong and what's not. I can't say enough about their service and fairness. You've read the reviews.. they are ALL 5 stars. And even though they don't need another great review, I feel compelled to say what a fantastic experience it was. Thank you Evolution. You made fixing my baby, painless. And i look forward to seeing you again, perhaps this time for something like maintenance. (grin) read more

Just got my Africa Twin lowered and suspension adjusted here. Robert and his team are extremely professional, knowledgeable and reasonably priced. My bike feels like it fits me like a glove now! Highly recommend Evolution Motorcycles! read more

Evolution Motorcycles - Motorcycle Repair Near Me - Santa Clara, California

EM helped me set up my 02 XR650L for the dirt. Specifically, they set the sag, checked the damping, and adjusted the height of the triple clamps in the forks. They were both collegial and professional and they took steps to ensure that I was happy with the result. Moreover, their price for the service was excellent. In short, they were a joy to work with, start to finish. Highly recommended. read more

It's been a few months since posting about my experience and I wanted to share the ride continues to be fabulous and every time I'm starting out for a ride I'm reminded how grateful I am for them solving the problem in the low RPM's that no other techs had solved in the decades I've owned her. Couldn't be happier! read more

I have been servicing my bike with them, for about 8 years now. Always courteous and accommodating. Never seem to oversell or rip you. They are very good people and I'd recommend this place every time. Each time I've been here, I feel like I drop my baby off at the hospital-- and they take care of it that way too-- Rob explains why he problem like my doctor does when I go for my annual health checkup. read more

They helped me remove the box in the back, swap a windshield, and did an overall inspection on my Yamaha FZ-6. Good service.

Just a quick feedback: I called early AM on a Saturday morning for a quick suspension setup and got scheduled the same day. The work was done within 20 minutes of me getting there. Technician was talking me through the process so I knew what adjustments he was doing. Totally pleasant experience from start to finish. I just wish I asked for the guys name so I could point it out here, but maybe next time. I definitely will take my bike here again for any service needs. read more

Have only had my 94' FZR 600 for a few months and brought it to this place for a simple chain & sprockets change. After they made the swap, they informed me that one of my of cylinders wasn't firing but, I was free to pick up my bike. (I had taken my bike to a different shop to get an analysis when I first got my bike & they didn't pick up on this at all) So, I asked them to diagnose & fix the underlying problems (turned out the previous owner didn't sync the carburetor & stipped the screws). These guys really know their stuff & will be probably be coming here for anything I need done in the future. Great mechanics that pay very close attention to detail. They even noticed that my kickstand was difficult to put down & lubed that as well! Overall, HIGHLY recommend this shop. read more

I have an old Kawasaki S3 two stroke and it really never quite ran right since I've had the bike. I took it to Evolution Motorcycle and they found a few things that weren't quite right and made the necessary adjustments. Oh my god does it run fantastic. It has never run so good. The guys at Evolution Motorcycle know their stuff. Highly recommend these folks. They are very nice guys that explain everything. Will definitely use them again if I need to. read more

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This place was recommended to me by a few friends as well as BARF. I initially walked in here on my own and inquired about lowering my bike. It was pretty pricey so I left and got it done elsewhere. Recently I had it lowered again (four inches total) and needed the kick stand cut and welded. It's SUPER low and rides perfect for me (except when I go over bumps), but the kick stand isn't as great as it was before. I can't park my bike in certain spots anymore cause it'll fall over. The lean is not too great, and I'm not real happy about that, so I'm going to have to buy a new adjustable kickstand. Overall, Rob, Jane, and their mechanic Sean are SUPER friendly and SUPER helpful. Gave me a lot of great tips and helped me out a lot. read more

Professional service with great results. I had my bike serviced a couple of times at this shop. They are always willing to help and find a solution. Highly recommend to everyone looking for a reliable mechanic. read more

So I took my 2008 Gixxer 600 here the other day to get the suspension set up. I had about 2k miles on the bike so it was nearly done getting broken in and ready to be set up. When I called I had to schedule an appointment for a couple days they told me that it would be a couple days before they had an opening. When I arrived I had no wait and was attended to immediately. For only 40 bucks he adjusted my front and rear damper and lowered the sag 2 inches for me. Overall, the difference of how the bike feels is night and day. Before, the damper was way too stiff, felt like it was set up for someone about 50 pounds heavier than me. It took a lot more effort to get the bike leaned over all the way than it does after the setup, also when I hit a bump on a turn, I don't worry about the rear tire hopping off the ground anymore. This is one of the best things I have done to my bike and best of all it only cost 40 bucks! read more

I've used Evolution for suspension work. Decent work. BUT seriously don't recommend using them to work on any metric bike , like Yamaha, for engine work. Worst experience ever on a valve service. Went to dealer & they NO issues getting it done. Problem was I had to pay twice to get it done. In the process Evolution ruined a part & I had to pay $125 to replace the part before the work could get done. No luck having Evolution meet me with a compromise on messing up my bike . Job that should have cost $600 ended being $1200. You've been warned . Use them at your own risk. Ok so we're going do the path of clarification. Yes, they did clean air filter , changed oil that I didn't ask them to do ,plus other service items I didn't ask them to do . All I wanted was a valve adjustment. Next thing I know I get a call that the cam chain adjuster is stuck & Evolution is blaming the dealer who installed it. I was stuck basically . Evolution couldn't finish the job & still charged me FULL price for work that wasn't done . $650 . So I HAD to take to the dealer who inspected the work & said whoever worked on my bike last stripped the cam tensioner bolts & I would have to buy a new one to finish the valve adjustment job. I say I had to pay twice because Evolution charged $650 & the dealer charged the same price & did it correctly. I asked Evolution comp 1 hr labor for future & all I got was crickets - no response. So let's real here . They didn't do the job correctly & weren't willing to meet me part of the way with the cost of labor for future work with them. Now Evolution says they'll give 10% off after I post a bad review. Judge for yourself if this place is honest. They are good @ suspension work , just not engine work read more

Top notch shop. Rob did an excellent job on my 16K service and upgrading my suspension. Jane was great and played with my kids while I was getting things sorted out with Rob. Prices were exceptional NB Rob did TOO good a job. I was so excited by the kickass performance I got a "Performance award" the next day. The LEO took a walk around my SV650 and said "gee the way you launched from the on-ramp, I thought that was a 1000 and not a 650" read more

I'm not sure what it is, but I'm always self conscious when I bring in my car and bike to new places. I don't like being judged based on what I drive or look like. Luckily, there was no judging at Evolution Suspension. I even got some complements from the guys there for a few of the few tasteful mods I have on the bike . I suppose I shouldn't be surprised, (I read the reviews + it's close to the house) but everyone was very friendly, no upsells or pressure. I had the 12k minor done on my CBR600RR08 and the price was great and super fast! Sadly that 16k major service is going to come up too quick! But, at least his place was so great I'll return here for all of my motorcycle needs. Oh if it's your first time visiting the shop, don't blast right past it, it's easy to miss since it's not actually on the street but a little bit inside. Luckily, I ride past it everyday so I didn't! :) read more

Wow! Outstanding service. Jane, Rob went that extra mile making sure my bike gets fixed. RSV4, a recall issue with the cooling (plastic) fitting. Go figure - digressing here - Aprilia can make a great bike, love it so much, would ride it in my sleep if I could, but then it needs warranty work. Must be an Italian thing - passion in a hurry. Evolution Motorcycles towed the bike to an Aprilia authorized dealer in the San Jose area, arranged everything with them, took care of all paperwork, and then brought the bike back for me. At at no cost to me, just some towing charge. All the technicians are cool too, easy to talk to, love bikes and biking, I feel good over there. And the shop dog. Cute! Now, if I need anything bike-wise, I am covered, thank you Evolution Motorcycles. Oh, yes, almost forgot, they set up the suspension, I can tell a difference, it's better. And just stuff like answering the phone (no voice mail system out of hell or listening to mini concertos here), follow through, honesty, it's all there. Rare actually, these days. You guys rock! read more

Great shop! Superior service. Called on a Wed to see if there were any openings for a tire change (rims on the bike, bringing my own tires). The shop fit me in on the upcoming Sat, around 1100 and the gentleman had my bike ready and waiting when I got back at 1500. He also noticed there was too much tension in the chain, the rear brake needed bleeding, and the front brake lever could use a little lube. He took care of all of that without me having mentioned anything beforehand - I really appreciate a shop that puts a priority on rider/bike safety/maintenance (I had forgotten to mention those things; I was not trying to lay some sort of weird "trap" as a "test" and see if the mechanic caught those or not). I previously had taken my bike to smaller 1-man shop that is now closed. I was worried that I'd have trouble finding a new mechanic of the same high caliber. My worries were for naught. Evolution Motorcycles has earned my future business. Now I just need to schedule a suspension (front and rear racing shock) appointment. Thanks for getting me back on my ride! read more

bay area winds and one-zero-one freeway roads poor...cracks, wind and trucks...finding some freeway wiggle dangerous...taking the moto in for suspension adjustments...moto warmed..wednesday visit with no appointment...few measurements and bouncing...turn of screws here and there....hammer to the rear coilovers...moto suspension shop...front and rear sag adjustment $forty...the ultimate test...morning ride on the freeway..cold, windy and fast...smooth to sixty-five mph...fierce winds to the body, but moto still stable at seventy-five mph....eighty-five mph and past ninety mph near ear deafening and neck snapping, but the moto still stable!... read more

Evolution Motorcycles - sag adjustments...front and rear $40...moto running quite nice after... - Motorcycle Repair Near Me - Santa Clara, California

I took in my '81 Yamaha. Frank was very knowledgeable and helpful. I recommend this shop highly.

I LOVE Evolution suspension. They do great work, at great prices. I just got a new Yamaha Z6, and it was too tall for me. I couple of my friends recommended Evolution. Rob lowered my bike, did the 600 mile servicing, and it's all good. I will definitely bring my next bike here for lowering as well. THANKS Rob and Jane!!! read more

Every time my bike has something wrong with it, Rob is the guy I'm calling. His shop is basically my bike's second home...ahaha. Every single problem that I had on my R6, Rob fixes it and explains what happened and how he fixed it. Awesome service if you asked me. I'm on a motorcycle forum and yeah, basically almost everyone recommends him. Great shop and a great guy...highly recommended! read more

I came to work this morning on my beloved bike. After lunch break I was showing off the bike to my colleagues and one says:" Yeah right! look, you have a flat tire!" SH*T he was right! a damn nail was right in the middle of the tire!!!!!! I searched on YELP and decided to give ES a try. I called an asked if they could come and pick up my bike, and yes, 25 minutes later they were at my office parking lot picking up my baby! less than 2 hrs latere, they called me: "everything is set, you can come and pick up the bike" Great Service, Great Value! read more

These guys are the real deal. Totally professional and know their stuff. Just got my bike lowered 1" 1/2, and the suspension adjusted for that. Their labor costs are a wee bit on the high end, but their work is great. When you're having someone work on your bike, it's a big deal, you don't want to be riding around have something come loose or something horrible like that...how much is you life worth? I sleep better knowing I paid a little extra for the quality of work these guys do. Plus, they have a darling pitbull in the shop sometimes, and I'm a sucker for a big head and brown eyes :) read more

I love this shop. I've taken my 85 Ninja 600R here a few times for some major work like front suspension rebuild, carb clean/rebuild as well as some custom stuff like disabling anti-dive mechanism. If someone asks me where to take their bike, I recommend without any reservations Evolution Suspension/Motorcycles. Their labor rates and pace are extremely reasonable. And, finally, here's the icing on the cake that just shows you how honest of a shop this place is: I brought my bike in after it blew an oil seal (fortunately while parked) and dumped all of its oil out. They looked over the bike with me and determined it's probably just the shifter shaft seal and told me I could just take it home and fix it myself as it's so easy. Only an honest shop would do that! read more

The team here is friendly and professional. Took my bike in for a minor service/oil change. They got me in on a weekend and were able to turn in around in about an hour. I will definitely be back in the future! read more

I started going here when I got my bike and even though I now live all the way up in San Francisco, I don't trust it with anyone else. Rob and Jane are friendly like family, honest and do a great work. Rob, is often building some sort of custom bike, so he's no stranger to custom work and mods and is great to talk to for ideas. One or my favorite things is calling and hearing Jane's delightful songbird of a voice answer the phone. As if the place couldn't be better, they have the sweetest, well mannered shop dog that will let you pet her. read more

I love this place not only because the owner's name is Rob like mine, but their customer service is second to none, Last year when, I first brought my Ducati Monster out for the season, I did not have a truck and my bike was not running so Evolution Suspension came out to my home and picked up my Monster and took it to the shop for me. Rob's knowledge and attention to detail are excellent, they are always willing to help the rider get back on the road again. I am getting ready to call these folks again to make some minor repairs to my Ducati Monster for this season's riding adventures. I suggest that you do the same and remember be safe out there. read more

WOW!! What an amazing service!!! Brought in my Yamaha R3 for 3k miles oil change. They finish faster than they promised. They washed my bike and the final invoice was lower than the estimate I got on the phone. That's the best motorcycle shop I've ever been in read more

I recently purchased a used motorcycle and got the inspection done. It was a quick inspection charged me a reasonable 50 bucks. The chain had a little slack as told by the mechanic. On telling this to rob he made sure that it gets fixed. The battery needs to be replaced, which I will be doing with them. Usually I am skeptical of repair shops as they give you the feel that you are being cheated. Here, I did not feel so... will certainly make this my regular workshop. read more

Took my bike in here to get the suspension tuned in for my weight. Extremely happy with the outcome- my bike handles 10x better and is a whole lot more forgiving on the freeway. Rob works really fast but is still very detailed with his work. I rode in before work and left with plenty of time to still make it to work on time. Great people at this shop, I call a couple times during the week to get a little info on some stuff and they always take the time to answer my questions thoroughly. If you haven't got your suspension tuned in for your weight yet or haven't got the tools or know-how, I highly recommend Evolution Suspension. Their rates are very reasonable compared to other shops around & most importantly they know their stuff. read more

Great service is all I have to say. I got a basic suspension setup then new tires. Many barfers highly recommended Evolution suspension so i decided to go there for a suspension setup. Rob checked a few things on the bike for me to make sure I had no mechanical issues. Rob even explained the process to me while he was making the adjustments. He told me how this adjusted compression, this adjusted rebound... I then decided to come back later to get new tires because of their great service. They just recently moved, so the new address is 2385 De La Cruz Blvd Santa Clara, CA 95050 Website and phone number are still the same. read more

It's been a while for me since i've been back here but it isn't because i found someone better i just got back into town. This time around i had both bikes taken care of. The prices are fair and reasonable, the work is top notch, and they are flexible working with me on what is best for me. It's no surprise that their average is 5 stars everybody seems to be leaving here happy. read more

Robert is one of the nicest guys around. Recently fixed and sold my bike there. He's very informative and doesn't mess around with you or try to take advantage of you. Definitely go there for all your motorcycle needs! He's dog is adorable too! read more