John is really good what he does, if you need your bike worked on he is the guy. Trust him he no his shit.

Great service! Called in the morning and he was able to take me in the same day! His prices are fair and did an amazing job.

Yelp* Milestone: 1,000th Review Bucket list: Motorcycle (Check) Last month, I finally purchased a motorcycle, a 2018 Honda CB500X. After passing the M1 motorcycle class, in addition to the DMV written exam I wanted to have the bike looked over for any potential issues. Photo - https://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/johns-cycle-san-juan-capistrano?select=nz9WW35bIJUJSHqiP-134g My friend, DC, has been riding his Honda Rebel for almost two years. He helped me prepare for the M1 course with some practice time on his own bike. DC know's John personally and took his Honda Rebel here shortly after purchasing it. I haven't noticed any major issues with my bike... 'But what do I know about motorcycles? However, I did notice sometimes it takes a couple of attempts to shift into a higher gear; I mentioned it to John. Last Friday, 08/18, I finally was able to bring my bike to John's Cycle the other day. I dropped it off to have John do a thorough inspection of the motorcycle. I wanted him to inspect and look over the Honda and get a professional opinion. Photo - https://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/johns-cycle-san-juan-capistrano?select=hMPoAEwF_Ql7IAYC4peBNQ I received a call the following Monday that the motorcycle would be ready to pick up the next afternoon. Great! I arrived at his shop shorty after 12pm the next day. John discussed what he found while looking over the bike; overall minor issues. (Thumbs up) Since this was my first bike, I asked John all the basic questions mostly pertaining to regular maintenance. I also inquired about replacing the right cowling on the bike. The previous owner had dropped the motorcycle more than once, cracking the plastic fairing near the gas tank. John said that it's not a big deal but took the time anyway to look up the part and give me an idea of the cost. (Future project) Photo - https://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/johns-cycle-san-juan-capistrano?select=iH0nyyqqJOzLJHRszvfLXQ I inquired about everything from oil changes, tire pressure, chain lube, to washing/cleaning the bike. John is a big believer in using "Spray Cleaner & Polish," to clean the bike versus washing it directly with water. This is the second time I've heard this belief. I was told the same thing from a sales rep at Cycle Gear in Lake Forest; noted. John showed me the particular brand he uses and then offered to sell me his last can. How cool is that? (John said that he just placed an order for more.) John is a down-to-earth, upfront guy and I'm very happy to have been introduced to him by my friend, DC. I asked John if I had any questions or concerns about my Honda if I could call him - "Sure, anytime." John cares about the work he does and will do a thorough job. John cleaned up the bike, the wind shield, rear view mirror, oil change, checked fluid levels, he even touched it up with a shot of paint on the alternator cover from when the previous owner dropped it. John also was able to re-secure the muffler shield that was rattling around due to a bad bolt. I had previously tried to tighten it up but the bolt was frozen. John had to replace the bolt due to thread issues. If you have a motorcycle or scooter and looking for a solid, trustworthy place to have your bike serviced, I highly recommend giving John's Cycle a call. - Big Aloha Food: n/a Ambiance: 3 (It's a motorcycle shop) Service: 5 Value: 5 read more

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John Cycles worked on my 1983 Honda Goldwing had it running great and completed the repair quickly!

John is a no BS pro. Solid prep service, repairs, upgrades and gives everything the once over. He doesn't use a computer so, swing in there to see him or leave a message on the recorder (yup, I said it, dude still relies on wrenches and a landline). If you're like me a don't have time to spend prepping the bike, let him know you're coming, what you want and when you need it and it'll be done every time. Goes through the bike like it's his own. If you took crappy care of it and need it rebuilt, look no further. Works on all bikes, on and off-road and knows all the tricks. Fair pricing and won't dick you around. read more

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Wanted new wheels for my 07 road king they had a deal but wanted Hello to the person and not business no phone number to confirm they even exist plus no order to show what I was buying I'm thinking a scam read more

I met John once for an oil change for my Vespa. He let me watch, hang out, ask questions. He's very open and passionate about his work. He recently saved my bike from being totaled from using a crap mobile mechanic. Not only did he save my Vespa, he went ABOVE & BEYOND. He made sure it was as close to brand new as he could, but then more. He's extremely meticulous in his work, he treats your bike as his own, and his passion is unmatched. He gives you an honest price for the work he does and you feel like you got a great discount. He's damn reliable, answers the phone, and makes time for you, when it's urgent. I'll never go anywhere ever again for any of my future bikes. I highly recommend. You don't find many like him. Once you meet him, you'll understand why you'll never go anywhere else. THANKS SO MUCH JOHN! read more

John's Cycle is a one-man, old school type motorcycle shop. I have a Chinese scooter and a Japanese rice rocket. John has worked on both bikes handling a variety of issues. I have always found him to be personable, patient and reasonably priced. He gets the job done promptly and is always reliable. I recommend this shop. read more

ordered fishtails paid them 350 and didn't get my fishtails and a transportation company is asking for additional money of 150 dollars can't get straight answers they send me an email for a Carl Hahn and that poor they are asking them for 300 dollars a huge scam read more

John does great work. He has worked on two of my bikes now. He is quick and quoted me at a lower price than some other places. I'll continue to bring my bikes to him. Thanks John. read more

My wife and I came from Sacramento to visit family on our bikes. On the way, my developed an issue with the kick stand spring. I looked shops near me and John's Cycle came up. Drove to his shop, explained my issue, he moved some bikes around and brought my bike right in. He got me a spring and on my way in just a few minutes. He was very friendly and accommodating. Had. A great experience. read more

For years John has helped me with my motorcycle needs. I have evolved to American cruiser bikes from my old Kawasaki ninjas, but regardless of what the bike is, I bring it to John and he takes care of me. read more

Just got my wife's scooter tires replaced. John is friendly, reliable and trustworthy. It's also great if you are in the south OC as his store is just off the 5 in San Juan near the dealerships. Very reasonable in price. Will be going to him for anything going forward for the scooter. read more

He's a crook over charges he charged me $900 for installing two tires an a chain for I supplied the tires was super upset will never take him another of my motorcycle for repair their run away from him read more

I have used John several times and have always been happy and his prices have been fair. I took my barley grid in to do an oil change and install a spark plug. I took in the oil, the filter and the spark plug. John charged me two hours of labor amounting to $180. To change oil you remove the plug, drain the oil, replace the filter, and put in the new oil probably shouldn't take more than 20 min. The plug was easy to get to. 2 blots had to be removed, the old plug removed, the new plug out in, the bolts out back. At the most 10 min. I show John where the drain plug, the filter, and where to fill the oil. Two bolts were a little difficult. John removed one with vice grip and the other with a socket No estimate was given and two hours of labor was unreasonable. I will not do business with John i don't trust him i would recommend him read more

My son Road in from Oregon while on his trip noticed his clutch going out on his Honda 1800 we contacted John not only did John take care of the issue but he was able to move things around and get right on it the price is beyond reasonable John is a true knowledgeable mechanic. I would highly recommend John for any cycle repairs. read more

Got my tires changed and John is super nice and flexible when it comes to dropping your bike off. He finished the job really well and was very communicative. read more

John's honest. He doesn't have the fanciest shop, and he's not the lost and confused babe you typically find working the counter of most motorcycle repair shops, but he can fix your bike without ripping you off. I've taken three separate modern-day sportbikes to John over the past few years and he's always got me back on the road in good time. When my wife's Ninja 500 wasn't turning on, he found the disconnect in the electrical system, repaired it, and made a simple modification to keep it from ever happening again. When we picked her bike up from John's shop, my wife noticed a funny odor coming from the engine. I tried to assure her that it was probably nothing to worry about, but she still felt uneasy, so I mentioned it to John and he came right out. Immediately upon recognizing the odor, he went inside and returned with a can of WD-40. John explained to my wife that it was nothing to worry about--that a little bit of lube had dripped onto the exhaust system and was now burning off. He proved it by spraying a little more WD-40 on the exhaust for her to smell. Satisfied, she was happy to get back on the road. I like going to John's because the work he does on your bike isn't a secret. He'll show you! Whereas some mechanics seem to be afraid to put themselves out of business by education their customers, John is happy to share his wealth of knowledge. I've learned a great deal from John over the phone and in person, and I've often considered submitting my resume'. He's not too old to entertain the inquisitive young rider, and he's not too young to seem like a dumb punk in front of the older riders. John's just an honest guy who loves working on bikes. I recommend him to everyone I meet in need of a mechanic. read more

After being stranded on Ortega Highway for hours with a flat tire. Tired and exhausted I finally made it back to town where I stumbled upon Johns Cycle. John dropped everything he was doing, stayed after hours, and did all this, so I made it home (That Night!) safely with a new tire. What a great experience to have after such a majorly stessful day. A+ Customer Service. Johns Cycle will go above and beyond for you without a doubt. Thanks again John. Tire feels great! read more

John is the Best ! I had some issues with an older Honda XL250R dual sport bike, the bike would be hard to start occasionally. I was told by a friend that John is THE expert on these kind of bikes, so I took the bike there. John had the bike for a week and replaced two tires, cleaned out the carburetors, adjusted valves and did some more other minor adjustments. Now the bike starts first kick and runs like clockwork! And, his rates are very reasonable, he will call you regularly to tell you his progress, and any additional work he might need to do on the bike. Thank you John, it was a pleasure to deal with you, A++ service. read more

John made my Fiancé a happy customer which in turn made me one too. We were haggled, nickel and dimed at Mission Motorsports for just a tire switch and chain lube. We pulled the bike from Mission Motorsports and will never GO BACK. John took the time to go over the bike with my fiancé from top to bottom as it was a new Used Bike purchase for us. John knew I would be riding with my Fiancé so he took extra measures to ensure its safety. John also had the service work we requested and then some at a lower price than Mission Motorsports. We are forever grateful and trust John way more than a corporate company hiring technicians to just do a job. John had the customer service that will keep us coming back for all our motor needs. Because of our connection with John now we may also upgrade the bike to something more designed for 2. Here we come Cruiser..... thanks John for a job so well done! read more

this is the place to bring your bike! great customer service. i wouldnt take my bike anywhere else. will definitely be back again . i appreciate your work read more

I've been searching in desperation for a qualified Vespa repairman and have finally found one here. I should note that most motorcycle shops don't have repairmen that have been qualified to work on Vespas, which is apparently quite a big deal. Anyway, although the new management that's taken over the Newport Beach and Oceanside Vespa dealerships has vastly improved the caliber of personnel and service, I needed a more local guy near San Clemente. Having installed a new carb on my LX150, I finally got it running right except for some lag when first accelerating. Since I couldn't fix it myself, I took it to John and he found a solution very quickly. The scooter now runs perfectly, his price was fair for the work done, and John's a really nice guy to boot. So if you need a qualified guy to get your Vespa running perfectly, give John a shout. read more

I took my old 1984 Honda CT110 to John's Cycle to get tuned up because it hadn't been ridden in years. John personally took the time to show me how to order the parts I needed to get the bike back in good working order. When I received the parts, I returned to John's Cycle and left my bike with John. The next day he had my bike running like brand new. I would definitely recommend John's Cycle. He is a really nice guy. Thanks John! read more

OK, 3 years later, & taking the same '80 bobber BACK to John... the guy is STILL a miracle worker! (located 2 streets behind the Coach House in SJC). "Electrical demons be GONE! The power of John compels you!" and just like that, it starts, lights work (even the last minute brake light got fixed!) ...and it lives again! Thanks a million my man. Fear NOT - just go to John Cycles! read more

I have nothing to say but GREAT things about John. I have a 1971 Yamaha mini endo that was mine as a kid. It hadn't been run for about 7 years and I wanted to get it running again. I cleaned the carb, put in new gas, oil, etc. I got it running but it ran terrible. I called John to see if he could fix it as many places don't work on old bikes. He knew all about my bike as he has one in his shop. I brought it in and he made some adjustments to the carb and got it running like it was brand new. He also made some other adjustments. John is very knowledgeable, cares about doing the job right and truly likes interacting with his customers. It was a pleasure getting to know him and working with him. I highly recommend John and John's cycle. read more

John is an extremely honest and conscientious mechanic, meticulous in his work yet very efficient in his time. He does all work himself, works on just about anything with two wheels (he services my Honda Helix scooter). He could no doubt charge more for his work but doesn't, I suppose actually treating his customers as he'd expect to be treated. He is a true enthusiast of riding bikes and one hell of a nice guy as well, the type you WANT to give your business to. I'm going to be brutally honest: the place is an absolute mess. Boxes of old parts are strewn around what constitutes 'the waiting area' and the repair area is chock-a-block full of bikes, equiment and God knows what. Yet he's the sole repair person, "chief, cook and bottlewasher" as it were, and it absolutely works. It's not about 'show', it's a REPAIR PLACE and his time goes into fixing things rather than making it nice and pretty. Overhead savings on 'nice and pretty' are passed along to John's customers. read more

John does a fantastic job, I have been taking my bike there for 6 years, I don't know what I'd do if he wasn't there.

Very happy with his work on our old Suzuki -- runs good as new after sitting in the garage for too many years because we couldn't find anyone to work on it. Thanks John, glad we found you! read more

This is the best place in the world if you have an old(over 25 year) motorcycle or even a go-kart... john takes his time and brought back my 1967 Honda S90 from not running for over 25 years.. Then he fixed my 1989 Kawasaki ZX10 when no ne else would touch it because it was " TOO OLD" (per the dealer).. the latest project is a 40 y/o old go-kart with multiple issues.. John is honest and only fixes what needs fixing and then doesn't charge enough... He is the BEST!!!! read more

John works on all kinds of bikes, quads, scooters, and does great work on my older (1980) Honda. He has very reasonable prices, and really loves what he does. The shop isn't pretty, but his work is great! read more

John is a straight up kinda guy. No bull, just made it fixed. I was frustrated with other mechanics and John got my bike back to working. Had carb issues and a few other issues he figured out. Thanks John. read more

Dude knows his stuff. Not only is he one of the only places left on the GD continent that will look at anything made before 1990, but he does a bang up job for a reasonable fare. read more

My scooter needed new tires and an oil change, so based on the positive reviews I took it to John's Cycle. I can add my excellent review also. John is a good guy and was very familiar with this older scooter. He had to special order the tires, which I anticipated - but he knew exactly what would work best and did a fine job, adjusted the brakes, etc. Very pleased. read more

This guy knows his stuff. Resonably priced and so very nice. I realized after taking my scooter here, the shop I bought it from in Laguna didn't have a clue what they were doing as far as repairs, oil changes or mechanics in general. John knew immediately what should have been done. And great with giving advice as well.... I'm looking into upgrading to a motorcycle and told me what I should and shouldn't buy. I will never go anywhere but here for anything related to scooters/motorcycles. He's the best!!!! read more

Great service! Fast, polite, personable. The kind of small shop that hasn't forgotten what customer service is all about, and that it creates repeat customers. My first time with John, but I'll be back whenever my bike needs service. read more

Very possibly the most honest, genuine, and reasonably priced motorbike mechanic in all of South OC. John works on everything from scooters and Vespas, to ATVs and motorcycles, old and new. This guy knows his stuff, let's you know what he plans to do every step of the way, and is extremely reasonable in his pricing. Had him work on my 150cc scooter that most mechanics I've spoken to wouldn't even touch. John had it sounding like a different bike altogether, idling so quietly, was able to eliminate all rattling and clattering coming from anywhere on the bike, and even went as far as to put some gas in the tank so I wouldn't have to worry about it on the ride home! As far as I'm concerned John has earned himself a customer for as long as I choose to ride, be it on a scooter, dirt bike, motorcycle, etc. read more

This guy is the best. He knows what he's doing, is funny as hell, extremely friendly, and is the epitome of an honest mechanic. He will work with you on the bike to figure out what's wrong, never rushes you into things, and gives you sound advice. I trust him completely. I just wish he wasn't so damn good because everyone wants him to fix their bikes, so he gets too many and thus it takes a little longer than other shops for him to get the work done. If you don't have a limited time schedule, DEFINITELY come here. He even takes my calls pro-bono when I get a new bike and need a quick answer to a small fix, never did he make it seem like I owed him anything in return. For that, I owe him my business and complete support. read more

I had John check out a scooter that I am considering buying on Craigslist. He was super responsive and easy to deal with.

I took my bike to have the front seals replaced and had a terrible experience. The service was performed as scheduled with a quick turn around but at what cost. I just had my cruiser custom painted five weeks ago and when I picked it up there was a dent and scratch in my front fender. I saw it for the first time when I got on my bike to leave. John then said that I have a beautiful bike except for the dent in the fender that he noticed when he was putting it back on. He then said it was like that when I dropped it off but that he failed to mention anything to me before or after working on it. I stopped at my body shop on the way home that had just looked at my bike the week before and the owner said it was a new mark since paint fibers where still hanging on and the bike was perfect when he saw it. My wife expressed the same feelings about never seeing the dent. I then called John and all he would say is he didn't do it! That he kept my motorcycle out back until he closed and away from all of the clutter in his shop. He told me he's worked on bikes since he was 17 and NEVER makes any mistakes! With even the slightest chance that John didn't cause the dent, he should've contacted me before starting on my mint condition motorcycle. I would've had the fender sent out and repaired before going any further. Also the price that I was quoted over the phone was lower than what I paid when picking up the bike. read more