New to Hayward, Harley didn't stock any of the parts I needed and not knowing exactly anything extra that I might need while attempting this fix! These guys said come on down we got you bro! Just wanna say thanks to those small shops out there that still exist. Support those shops who support us taking the time to explain things. Appreciate the help I found my new local shop. read more

A gentleman from Facebook marketplace introduced me Jim's shop. Starting from custom handlebar installation, I was given greatly helpful tips on overall aspects of upgrades. End up upgrading more things which I was planning to do later. His advice and attention to detail is not limited to what I was expecting but Jim proactively checked and added additional flavor to make ride more enjoyable and safe. He even made a 1hr trip himself to get a part I had to prepare myself. His shop is about an hour away from my place but I will be gladly coming back here for more tasks. Very reasonable and honest with his expertise. Wish I knew his place earlier. read more

I did not have repair done at this location, but I did get an estimate done here. Estimate was $555 and storage was $75/day. The reason I am giving 5 stars is for the efficiency and level of service. Jim provided quick updates and completed my estimate and provided an itemized receipt very quickly. He was out of town a few days, but once he returned he was done in about a day. Thank you! read more

Jim is simply the best. I have been taking my bike to him for years and he is by far the best. No nonsense and gets to the crux of of your situation with honesty and proffesionalism. read more

"Terrible experience. It's clear this shop has changed, as all the good reviews are 4-7 years old. I was treated like a nuisance when asking for help with my bike. They were rude and only interested in people willing to spend thousands of dollars. Save your time and money--go to a shop that actually values current riders." read more

Metal Dragon, Jim doesn't waste time with small talk. He knows his stuff and gets straight to the point. His latest service was tuning my 2006 Road King and balancing the engine. Comfort and power gains as promised, bill as quoted. It goes without saying that I highly recommend his services. Louis-Gabriel BIDEAU. read more

5000mi service on my 2023 fxst, super fair price, got me in asap, got my bike back the same day. Good customer service, honest work. ​

Brought in my 10" bars purchased online (Paul Yaffe knockoffs) , the bars had fitment issues but they did some grinding and smoothing to make them a perfect fit! No hassle fast honest service. I will definitely be bringing my bike back here again. Jim is super knowledgeable and an encyclopedia of information and know how with Harleys. He was up front from beginning to end. A super pleasant experience overall. read more

Metal Dragon - 10" meathook , grips and mirrors are installed! - Motorcycle Repair Near Me - Hayward, California

I had a vision for my motorcycle and Jim & his team gave the exact vision. I must say their recommendation is great and reliable. I highly recommend this place for the Harley owners. These guys are best at their work. read more

Metal Dragon - Motorcycle Repair Near Me - Hayward, California

Jim's knowledge and experience is so valuable. He was able to bypass and correct the problem I was having with my 08 FLHT. (Limp mode issue). Very reasonable price too. My new "go to" guy for all things Harley! read more

I went to Metal Dragon and talked to the owner Jim about the work I wanted to do to my 2016 Harley road king. Jim is very knowledgeable and is fair! I did a cam & dyno tune now my road king is riding like a king! Thank you Jim Ps: you have another loyal customer! read more

Thanks for helping me out in a jam! Needed repairs to stay on the road and hooked me up.

Brought my bike to Metal Dragon for some much needed repair work due to a mishap I had on the road. They do everything from performance mods, basic upgrades, to full blown custom work on Harleys. They also do the factory recommended service. Jim the owner took time to answer my questions and concerns. He looked over my bike and pointed out the parts that needed to be replaced and gave me a fair estimate for parts and labor. He has a really good eye for detail and I like his honest, straight forward no BS attitude. He also followed through with the time frame he gave me and I'm very satisfied with the work that was done. When I picked up my bike, she was clean and shiny! You don't get this type of service from the bigger dealerships. read more

I was turned onto this place when I picked up a CVO. Jim and his crew are THE recognized leaders with the big engines (although they are renowned for standard bikes too!). I've had Metal Dragon upgrade my pipes, extend the tour pack, pop in a new amp for the (new) front speakers, and replace my turn signals with LEDs. Each of these visits have been incredibly quick, incredibly fair priced, and incredibly perfect. While most HD dealerships and many indie's disappoint, Metal Dragon continues to shine. Can't recommend them enough. read more

Jim is always there for easy fix, great guy. He would always give recommendation on what my bike needs. read more

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I first met Jim in 2011 for a stereo upgrade, Then read tons of posts on the HD CVO Forum. I then moved to Wa State and through the years I could call and get advice and he would order and send parts to me. July 4th 2020 my Bike had what Jim Called a catastrophic lifter failure and alot of other damage. No hesitation I loaded her up and trailererd it to Jim.He did a full on S&S 124 upgrade with all the trimmings.He will give a no BS assessment, treat you fair, sell you what you want but not necessarily anything you don't need just to pad the bill like some places I've seen.Running like a top. Riding to Glacier park in 2 weeks. Thanks Jim at Metal Dragon.If in doubt take it to Metal Dragon. Albert read more

This shop is great. Couple of guys working here have YEARS of experience working on motorcycles. I brought my bike in and they did a great job and have good customer service. I am a very happy customer. read more

I've gotta say, Jim does a great job . . . and he stands behind his work. I've been going to him for almost 3 years now, and he's always done right by me. Last October, he did an upgrade from a stock 96 to a 103 (had to wait a little longer than I'd a liked), and did a great job! Picked up the bike and had an issue with scratches on the chrome and he took responsibility for it and made it right. He's good people. He gives you honest service and explains everything to you so there's no surprises. He has a good eye for detail and his honest, straight-forward attitude is really refreshing. He also follows through with his time frame and gives you updates so you're not left hanging. You don't always get this kind of service from the dealerships and you get more bang for your buck! Great work! read more

I have to agree with Earle S. I've been taking my bike to Jim (Metal Dragon) since he was doing work in his garage at his home. Jim does it all.....from wiring to total performance motor build and he gets it all done right the first time. He knows CVOs and works on more CVO's than anybody else, anywhere! Talk to Jim and you'll see why everybody takes their bikes to him for years. read more

Just want to thank Jim over at metal dragon for getting my bike up and running. Like always good prices, excellent service, and tons of knowledge. My bike sat for 6 months for a tranny rebuild at another shop. Jim got the job done in 2 weeks, would have been sooner but parts were on back order. Overall I'm very pleased with the service at metal dragon. -Gio read more

Bad Business, Super Basic Mechanic. Unfinished work and unprofessional. Didn't want to/Couldn't finish work on Harley Davidson said bike wasn't what he normal does but took bike anyways just to not finish work and let bike sit for over a month before calling me to tell me to come get it and he wasn't going to be working on it anymore. Tried to charge me 580$ for rear tire and handle bar installation.. idk if it was because he thought I was young and not knowledgeable but he Complained the whole time and didn't finish work. Bike got finished at another shop, timely with no rip offs and with no hassle. Give MidNight Mechanic's a try they do great work and are very professional!!! read more

Sometime last year Metal dragon put progressive shocks in my road king. They did a great job. Stand up service, knowledgeable with different options, all in all very pleased with the service here and the work. I have told my friends and will be back for any more work I need. Thank you read more

I brought my 2021 Harley-davidson Street Glide Special here for some upgrades because I didn't want to pay the dealership prices and I didn't care about the warranty on my new bike. I wanted new bars, pipes and air cleaner to start but wasn't sure what to get since my bike is brand new. Jim, the owner, started making suggestions on what would work well together so I went with it. He ordered all my parts and installed them when they came in. I couldn't be more pleased with the care he showed towards my bike. She purrs like a kitten yet roars like a lion. I highly recommend this shop especially if your not sure what to add to your bike. Jim is extremely knowledgable and willing to share it. read more

Jim has been servicing my bike for at least 3 yrs. Its the only place I can take my bike and get great service at a fair price. read more

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Jim does great work at a great price . He is my new man to go to for anything . Oakland Harley Davidson said it would take 12 hour to install my bars , Jim did it in half the time . Like I said Jim is my new mechanic now and I'll never take it to Harley Davison Oakland again read more

I took my 2009 ultra classic to Jim's the other day to have some work done on it Jim is very knowledgeable about Harley Davidson motorcycles very honest does not do things on your motorcycle that does not need to be done as an excellent group of guys working for him I am totally happy with the job he did on my Harley Davison and I will continue to keep coming back to metal Dragon for a future repairs read more

Guys at metal dragon great people great service got my bike in anbout in a day thanx metal dragon an price was wonderful also read more

Metal Dragon - Motorcycle Repair Near Me - Hayward, California

Snapped a bolt on my street bob, Jim had me up and out in 30 mins. They perform all of the services the dealerships provide at a lower cost with much more care. As a new rider I am relieved to know that Metal Dragon is close by. read more

I was looking for a local shop to take my Iron 883 to for a scheduled 45k maintenance. This was close to my house and I was able to get an appointment in 2 days. I ended up getting a broken upper belt guard welded back together and spray painted black too! (I had it held together with a plastic zip tie because I didn't want to deal with buying a whole new part) and new rear brakes too. The whole thing took less than a day, and at a reasonable price! Highly recommended. read more

Brought a used 2009 HD Ultra Classic to MD after purchase and a ride from SoCal. Bike was smelling really bad. HD Oakland wanted $110 just to look at it exhast system and suspected a bad catalytic converter or even roasted battery. It was neither. MD looked at the bike, test rode it, and found wax/polish on the engine that was burning off. After that one encounter MS has gotten all my business since. Just called to set up a first service on a new 2012 Ultra. He remembered me from a whole year ago with just a name. That's a really nice touch. read more

Jim has been maintaining and upgrading my Dyna for 5yrs. He knows his business and has always provided great service at a fair price. I will keep coming back and I highly recommend Metal Dragon for your performance and maintenance needs. read more

I needed a set of new handle bars and this place fixed me up real nice. In one day out the next. Great job and a fair price. I'll bring my bike back for the factory service when it's due. read more

don't be expected to be treated like your at a dealership. That's fine by me! Straight forward, expert work. You get more bang for your buck here. I'm happy I found a honest and great shop! I recommend Metal Dragon and this is coming from someone that used to work 10yrs at a dealership. Thanks GUYS!!! oh the work on the swing arm awesome I must have been riding soooooooo long on shot out bearings that I have to get used to the no slop lol!! read more

This place is the best. Jim the owner of Metal Dragon is as honest as they get. He takes pride in his work and his pricing is very fair. Jim is able to do anything from minor service to a complete build. He has a good selection of aftermarket parts and can order anything you might want. He always goes the extra mile. read more

Metal Dragon is THE BEST M/C shop in the area PERIOD. JIM KNOWS HIS STUFF !!! I also noticed that he treats his employees with respect and dignity....and that says alot about Jim. Now, I like to do my own work on my bikes but sometimes I just ain't got the time .......(I own Avalon jewelers in Hayward) and I decided to look around for a good mechanic I own an FXR, a Road glide and an Ultra classic and I ride ...... ALOT. I went in for tires and a clutch on my FXR and it was a fasssst 2 day turnaround !!! And he has LOTSA cool add ons for ALL my bikes ......... He's truthful and honest ....... The Best overall experience Iv'e had at an M/C repair shop EVER !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! read more

Any work done here is done right! You will get good advice and great treatment, at a fair rate! This is the only shop I will use in the bay area! read more

There's those shops that use a crescent wrench for everything and then there's metal Dragon, I do absolutely everything on my own bikes and I am extremely particular when it comes to detail. This place far exceeded my expectations as far as the owner going above and beyond tuning my TTS master tune on his own Time past 5 o'clock with a smile! What a night and day difference they made on my 2015 deluxe show bike in terms of performance throttle response and everything I could not be happier!!! read more

My Harley Vrod was running terribly. Terrible MPG, backfires and performance. Took it to Harley Dealer and they couldn't fix it or find anything wrong with it and charged me $1000. Then took it to highly reviewed Dyno tune shop $500 and they gave it back to me running the same. Then took it here and WOW these guys know what they are doing! Jim took so much time and care to find the problem and did it all almost immediately, and for much less then the other mechanics. So glad I brought it here because I was getting ready to dump the bike thinking it was a lemon. Highly recommend and will definitely be going back. Thank you Jim! read more

My friend turned me onto Metal Dragon to fix work done by someone else - I'm very picky how my bagger runs/rides down the road - I'm sold by Jim and his correct insight on Harley touring bikes and how he educates you on the in's and out's and upgrades you want to do. I can't recommend Metal Dragon enough. read more

best place take a harley iv been to small garages small shops dealerships and everything you can think of but nothing gets close to the service i get from Metal Dragon. # 1 in the bay area hands down! read more