Honestly? You should REALLY be halfway decent spinnin a wrench, willing to get yer paws dirty and familiar with working in a shop enviornment to get the full use out of Motoguild. That being said, they do offer classes on a wide range of motorcycle -related topics. read more

Took the Valve Adjustment Workshop last month with Lawrence and recently had a 1-on-1 set up with him as well for my suspension setup and fork seals/oil change. This shop has all the tools you need to wrench on your motorcycle and is located in a quiet corner of Treasure Island. It's a major plus for riders living on the west side of the bay as we do not need to pay toll to get to the area. Plenty of parking out front! Since the Valve Adjustment workshop is an advanced workshop, I highly recommend, especially for sportbike owners, to know how to dismantle your fairings alone. The instructor will not hold your hand during that process. Perhaps due to being a small class, me and another rider only, the instructor helped me remove the gas tank (I've never done it before surprisingly). Otherwise, they do mean it when you need to get to your valve cover alone or at least know what it is and what to remove to get to it. Therefore, I'd recommend at least knowing basic maintenance or have done it before on your bike before taking the advanced workshop. I cannot speak to the beginner workshops as I have never done them before but from this workshop, I gained plentiful knowledge, there was ample time for questions, and feel more confident getting to the valves by myself now. Lawrence was patient and explained everything clearly. I'll probably be coming here for future maintenance needs when I don't have the tools at my own place to do the job. It's well equipped and the lift makes a HUGE difference on my lower back. Consider taking additional courses here if you have never done any maintenance on your motorcycle! read more

Last year, I attended the basic maintenance course, which was one-on-one instruction with the owner, who is very knowledgeable and down-to-earth. The lesson was good overall, but the session was constantly interrupted by phone calls to the business and the owner tending to other customers in the shop, unrelated to my session. Not a dealbreaker, but it would have been nice to have a more focused class, so I can go about my day. Additionally, the consignment process is a mess. The item I put up for consignment sold and I was never notified. I still haven't received a check even though the owner said twice he would send one. I would give a lukewarm recommendation to visit Moto Guild if you need the shop space and live close to Treasure Island. The folks who took that route seemed pleased. read more

Moto Guild is probably the best resource for motorcyclist in the bay area! A d.i.y. service shop that offers all the tools and workstations with everything you would need to do anything from minor adjustments to full blown rebuilds, including specialized tools like tire mounting and balancing stations and a station for body work . They also have a ton of classes they offer to make sure that you have the knowledge to confidently and accurately fix your motorcycle. Craig, the owner was absolutely awesome and you can tell that he runs Moto Guild out of love for Motorsports and the motorcycling community. They also have great pricing on parts, which was invaluable when working on a budget and a deadline. So glad that I found this place when I needed work done on my bike, it was a great experience from start to finish, and the feeling of community there is why I will be coming back to Moto Guild anytime I need to do anything on my bike. read more

This place is super great. I end up doing their motorcycle class to get my motorcycle license and it was a great all over experience they do when you go there teach you how to work your own bike and what kind of Bible fit for you and how do you decide to take your bike? They also have used gear that you can always use and buy very suitable prices if you're just earning to get right on motorcycles most, definitely you have to see out there. School is bay area bikes, classes, Alameda, and Vallejo. If you're interested go online and check it out. They're really cool people and really awesome love the place. Love what they do thank you guys so much for helping me get my one license. I feel much safe for riding a motorcycle just read more

I've been a customer when shop was in San Francisco. The new location and owner Craig is great. Always helpful and great gear at great prices. It's a rather addictive place! read more

Absolutely a great experience picking up a rented motorcycle getting some installation help with some parts. Good advice great facility, If I lived in San Francisco I'd be hanging out there a lot! Definitely my go to place. read more

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Great place for riders of all ages and experience levels to gain a deeper knowledge of working on their motorbikes. Alex and crew are patient, seasoned and efficient at helping you repair and maintain your bike. Tools and equipment are provided as well as various lubes and smaller items. I replaced the swing arm and chain on my bike this weekend and it's never felt better! Surely, shops charge 2x and you learn nothing --and can't inspect the work in-progress. Moto Guild is the way to go! read more

Moto Guild - Motorcycle Repair Near Me - San Francisco, California

Moto Guild and the people there are amazing. They are very helpful. I find this is a great place to learn how to take care of my motorcycle. Love that they conduct lots of workshops to teach you maintenance and repair. The shop is really cool with lots of space and equipment. read more

Really amazing folks that work in this joint. It's a beautiful place that has everything ya need to take care of your loved one. Tons of lifts, tools, and knowledge to boot. Don't have a garage? You don't need one. You have this gorgeous place. Everything you need to tackle any job you need to do. I've traveled across the country and I'll tell ya, there aren't many places like this. Utilize this gem and support it with everything you got. Getting older you really understand that you absolutely need to take stock in the good businesses that do something positive for the two wheeled community! Get going! read more

Moto Guild - Motorcycle Repair Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Excellent shop with expert staff. Best place to work on your motorcycle as they have a great shop with mega tools!

Once in a while I revive my Yelp account when I feel very strongly about a business. I've been riding for 15 years and had several bikes but always took the easy route to pay a shop to do whatever was needed (even replace stock mirrors with after market!) because from 1 to 10, my mechanics skills are about -3. I ordered a new exhaust system not knowing that no shop in California would replace it because it's "not quite legal". Whatever. But the only option was to do it myself. Since I didn't even know what was the difference between a nut and a bolt, I am SO glad one of the shops I went to recommended Moto Guild! Craig's infinite patience with me was greatly appreciated guiding me every step of the way to 1. replace my entire exhaust system and 2. do an apparently much needed oil change. So in ~3 hours I went from zero to hero thanks to Moto Guild. Ok not quite, but at least I now know the difference between a nut and a bolt. Baby steps maybe, but like, baby elephant steps! (I'll definitely sign up for their maintenance 101 workshop when there's one available) read more

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Moto Guild is worth the travel for the lifts alone, but once you add in every tool you could think of for working on your bike it really becomes aces. The shop guys are super helpful, and the parts prices are super competitive; even against the online places. read more

I took my bike to Desmoto for front and rear brakes. I wasn't happy with the experience so I decided to just do it myself. Low and behold I found Moto Guild on craigslist and off I went. Alex ordered the parts for me. Martin walked me through all the steps and I learned how to do the job myself. Turns out it's not very hard. Thank you Alex and Martin. I brought my own tools but every station is set up with everything you could need. Next time I won't bother. Martin used the computer in the shop to look up the torque specs on the rear lugs. Several sizes of torque wrenches available. Tire changing machines, a press, parts cleaner station, sand blaster cabinet...really, everything. Highly recommended. read more

I took the Intro to Moto Maintenance class recently and It was an amazing experience. I could not recommend this this class more to anyone than wants to learn more about the bike they own, not just motorcycles in general. The instructor Alex was so patient with all my newbie questions and did not hesitate to slowly walk me through everything I wanted to know. I never felt like he was rushing the class He had time for all of my questions and concerns. The shop has everything you need to do just about anything you want to do to a motorcycle from changing oil to changing tires, even a welding station. I cant wait to take another class thank you guys so much for all the knowledge!! Oh and the class is super affordable for how much you can learn. read more

SO AWESOME! So glad this place exists, and is so close to my home. THANK YOU, Wilder! read more

You know when you need a tire last flippin' minute and no one has any and you're stressing out and then you call Moto Guild. Voila! They have it in stock. Holy cow. Who does that anymore in these days of internet tire sales? Moto Guild does. The prices are good, too. I paid less for my Road 5 rear tire at Moto Guild than I found on the Internet. Or how 'bout when your bike needs an oil change but it's raining and dark outside and you have no garage? Or you don't want the little old lady walking down the street to come over and stare at you while you work? I'd way rather work inside, under the lights, at Moto Guild. Plus you can recycle your oil and filters right there like a responsible person should. It's great to take care of my bike here. Or how about when you have too much gear and want to get rid of some without dealing with Craigslist weirdos? Put it in the consignment shop here. Looking for gear? Check this place out. A buddy just got an aerostich for a couple hundred bucks. That is really cheap. This place is my a second home to my bikes. If you need a clean and well lit place to work on your bikes, then it should be yours, too. read more

Would hate to be the bearer of bad news, but my experience with this establishment was well below sub-par to say the least. Although the staff and mechanics were on time, professional and willing to help, the root of the problem in my motorcycle was still not fixed or corrected. In my mind's eye, you would think bringing a problem to a reputable staff would have the resources to fix the motorcycle or issue at hand, right? This was not the case in my scenario, I came in with a gasoline leak from the reservoir overflows, and I left with a gasoline leak coming out of the reservoir overflows in my Honda 1978 CB750. Nothing was fixed, and I was left in the exact same position I had began with, 3 hours and $500 later. No referrals to any other mechanics were made by the staff, no acknowledgement of this issue in the motorcycle was made other then the one I had obviously already known about. No reparations on the staff's end were made on what was deemed fair and to add to this, they tried to slap an extra hour on to my bill for working with the mechanic that I did not work with. All in all, I thought this establishment would treat the costumers fairly but this was just no the case. Nothing was fixed in my bike, I was left empty handed at the end of the day, and I left knowing exactly the same amount of information going into the place as I did coming out of it. In my subjective opinion, I should not have been charged the same as a regular costumer working with the mechanic, because, NOTHING GOT FIXED on my bike. Why is it so hard for the staff to acknowledge this. You are being paid for a service rendered and you FAILED to DELIVER. I WILL NEVER BE COMING BACK TO THIS ESTABLISHMENT AGAIN read more

Went in for tire change class last week, quite amazed how easy Alex and Wilder made it seem. They guided through all the little details. Quite confident that I will be changing tires myself in the future. Thanks Moto Guild. Totally worth it, if you are even slightly inclined in doing it yourself, go for it. You will thank me later. lol. read more

I am a total newbie on motorcycle mechanics, although I have ridden for several years. I decided that I should be able to do my own oil changes, but I wanted some hands-on learning, not just YouTube videos. I signed up for the oil change workshop. The workshops have a maximum number of participants, but I was the only person signed up for this session. Alex was my instructor who walked me through each step of the oil change process. She was thorough in explaining each step. The cost was reasonable, given that I can now do my own oil changes at home and save the money of taking it in to my local repair shop. read more

I love Moto Shop. This is a long one, so if you don't want any exposition, skip to the part below the line, but otherwise, here's my story: When I bought my first motorcycle a little over two years ago, I knew that I wanted to learn how to work on bikes in addition to riding them. On the suggestion of an uncle who used to restore old bikes, a local shop and the internet, I got an older SOHC Honda that was supposed to be mechanically simple compared to some newer machines, with the idea that it would be easier to work on and less intimidating. When I got the bike, I had it professionally serviced at a shop that specialized in older Hondas (since closed). The bike was dependable enough to be my daily rider, but still had issues and was far from performing at its full potential. The additional work the shop wanted to perform to get the bike in top operating condition was well outside of my budget. I started to work on the bike myself but don't have a garage and quickly learned how miserable it is to work on anything mechanical outside in SF and how frustrating it is to be 2/3 of the way through a repair and realize you lack a specific tool needed to complete the repair or solve an unexpected issue. My bike seemed to gain more issues by the month and I was starting to regret buying it. I don't remember how I heard about Moto Shop, but it was right around the time that the shop I had been bringing my bike to moved out of town. Moto Shop was in South City at the time and my girlfriend actually used them first and loved it. I was a bit intimidated by the idea of going to a place where I assumed everyone knew more than me about bikes and that with the other shop now gone, the fear that if I screwed something up, I didn't have a go-to mechanic to rescue me, but she told me the place was totally non-intimidating and I should go. As usual, I followed her advice and my life is much better for it. __________________________________ Well, my only regret in all of this is not going to Moto Shop sooner. Because of Moto Shop and its wonderful owners, Aleks and Wilder (and Tracker-woof!), I no longer regret buying my bike and it is running better than it has at any other point in the two+ years I've owned it. As I accomplish more and more repairs and upgrades I continue to learn more about my bike and motorcycle maintenance and repair in general and gain more confidence. I will be the first to admit that I am far from an expert and still make plenty of (often embarrassing) mistakes when working on the bike, but I know I can always ask Aleks or Wilder for advice and if I get into a real bind, they offer one-on-one service where you work directly with a licensed mechanic by the hour. In addition to being a friendly, non-intimidating space, they have just about all of the tools, general and specialized, on hand, so when you run into an unexpected problem, chances are, they have a tool to help you get things fixed. The prices are super reasonable and if you know you have a bunch of work to do, I highly recommend the one-month pass. At the time of writing this, it is the price of three, one-day-passes and includes storing the bike and a bin of parts for the month (fyi it is not just for storage, you have to be actively working on the bike to qualify for a one-month pass). I also love that they have workshops, seminars and events. Moto Shop is not just a place to go wrench on your bike (although you can just use it for that), it is a community-building, people-empowering institution and I hope it has a long, prosperous future here in SF. read more

Moto Shop is awesome! My first experience was with the minor service service workshop for my 98 Honda Valkyrie: oil change, spark plug change, air filter inspection, gas tank removal, general inspection of lines, brakes, electronics, and fluids. I have experience changing oil and changing spark plugs on my previous '80 CB750, but I felt a little lazy and more protective of my Valk that I always brought it to the shop when I lived in WI. Once I moved out here and found out about Moto Shop, I wanted to be able to work on the bike on my own and start learning more of the maintenance idiosyncrasies of my bike. The instructor Bobby and Wilder were very knowledgeable, friendly, and helpful. They were great guides and teachers and weren't overbearing at all. The facility itself is wonderful. Each workstation has the basic tools and sets needed plus your own workbench space to put all your parts. In addition, there is a central station with all the specialized tools (e.g. for carbs, electronics, valves, torch wrenches, etc...) and free oil, oil filter, and coolant disposal. Also, it's well lit and has a library of maintenance manuals (paper or digital) you can utilize. They also have you do a test ride and come back to check and see if all the repairs or maintenance were done well. The workshop has a nice comfortable and clean loft to chill out and grab some refreshments and snacks. After the workshop, I stayed 1 extra hour and had 1-on-1 with Wilder for the front brake pads replacement. I feel more confident with doing more of the repairs myself. Also, it's nice that you can come back and rent out a space without doling out dough for the tools and for a nice clean, well lit space (no more repairs on the sidewalk!) or paying the expensive alternative and bringing it to the shop. I wish they have this idea back in WI (another state popular with motorcycles). All this was much cheaper than back in WI and I feel much more confident in doing the work myself. I'll be back again for sure! read more

What an awesome place. I've worked in a few different public shops and this one is easily the best environment I've ever seen. Everyone is friendly, the equipment is high quality, people readily share their consumables and are happy to help others. I took the chain & sprocket class here in August and I highly recommend that as well. I would never have felt comfortable grinding off a chain on my own! read more

When disaster hit, and the amazing Marin Moto Works closed their doors, I was scrambling for a new mechanic to work on my bike. Mike Nield's shoes were immense to fill. I'd asked around, done my research, and checked reviews on Yelp. Then someone made a suggestion: "Why don't you be your OWN mechanic?" I love to ride my bike, but don't know how to wrench on it. I didn't even know where to start. Step forward, Moto Guild. I signed up for their Intro class, and was sold. For $75, I was given the basics on what to look out for on my bike, what to pay attention to, and what needs attention sooner rather than later. The maintenance class is next. Once you know your stuff, for a mere $15 an hour, you have access to their shop with a bike lift, and all the tools you could possibly need. Stuck, or looking to do something a bit more involved? You can book a 1-on-1 with a trained mechanic who'll supervise, while you do the work. That's right. For less than the cost of taking your bike to the dealership, you can learn to do the work yourself. Someone you know and trust - you - will be doing the work on your baby. Absolutely love this place - can't wait for the next class, and will be in soon to work on my front forks! read more

My first experience here was selling some used moto gear. Best percentage in town. I didn't have to deal with Craigslist, which is bad for selling jackets and pants bcse of sizing issues. I didn't want an endless trail of people coming by my place, so the used gear consignment here is great! I bought an old Kawasaki, and rather than cough up $800 for a tune-up, I came by here for a valve adjustment seminar. The instructor didn't show, but Wilder gave me enough coaching that I was able to do the work myself, and he cheerfully and quietly offered to refund the difference between shop time and class fees. I needed tires anyway, so asked him to order them, and signed up for the tire changing seminar. It's $100, which is about what a dealer charges to change tires w/wheels on the bike. I always wanted to use a tire changing machine (because it looked fun- and it is), and always like the opportunity to learn about my bikes by working on them. When it came time to pay, I was half expecting a battle (I didn't know these guys before), and was happy to find out I owed only $20 additional. The price for the tires was within $2.00 of online prices (I had checked multiple sites before going in)!!! Excellent. I can attest to others' descriptions: it's a great atmosphere with very knowledgeable staff and other riders/mechanics always willing to help or give tips. The shop is extremely well organized and clean (somebody seems to have some German blood in them), light and airy. Self-serve coffee and cold drinks and lounge space upstairs round out the experience. I have a garage space in the Mission that I can use (thanks to some good friends), but it's really great to have access to lifts and the huge selection of specialty tools. Start serving grilled focaccia sandwiches and I'll never leave. read more

Loved my time over at MotoGuild last night. Arranged a mechanic to work -directly- with me to go over the carburetor issues I've been having, and to show me exactly how to discover a variety of other issues that I had no idea about. The mechanic was knowledgable and -super- friendly, and we got some very excellent work done. If you have a motorcycle and aren't afraid of getting a little grease on your hands, definitely check these guys out. They just moved out to Treasure Island into a bigger spot, and can use all the business they can get. read more

Oh man, I love this place so much. I've spent maybe 40 hours here over the last 6 months heavily modifying my KTM 690 Enduro, and it's always been a great experience. The owners are really nice and always helpful, and there's always new and interesting fellow riders to meet and talk about bikes with. If you're a complete novice, folks will help you out (to an extent, if you really haven't got a clue, you should book 1:1 time with a mechanic). There's a lot of tools. Like really a lot. It can sometimes be confusing, but you'll always find what you need. If you're on the fence, you can just drop by, say hi, and take a look around. It's a really welcoming place. read more

I found this place in a whim. It's in the back streets of treasure Island and is pretty damn awesome. I wish I would have known about this place when I wrecked my bike. They have stands you can put your bike on so you're not crouching the whole time. They also have a machine to swap your tire. They got tools. Basically what you need to do repairs on your motorcycle. The people are super friendly and they have a cute brown lab that greets you randomly. It's not crowded. Plenty of empty space to test ride your work outside. And to top it off they have snacks and beer and rentals! read more

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This place is amazing. For people of all skill levels. I'm pretty handy, but I still couldn't beat all the incredible tools available, as well as having a community of other really cool, encouraging people working on their bikes. I learned so much just talking with others who had been through the same issues. I'm rebuilding a 76 Honda CB750 super sport from the ground up--including ripping out the electric systems and motor. No small task. I've already replaced the front forks and put new tapered bearings and triple tree. And I was amazed at how willing everyone (including the awesome owners!) was to help and offer advice. Plus, there are awesome perks like a tig welder and sand blaster, polishing wheels and grinders, you name it. They are almost done with the metal shop, and it looks great so far. You get storage, and just have to reserver your life the night before online. Highly, highly recommend this place. It's worth the membership price. Plus, because I've paid for a month--it motivates me to not be lazy and get in there and finish my damn projects! read more

Finally! A place to get your wrench on here in the city without pissing those who live next to you. Best: free oil, filter and coolant disposal, hang out loft, great location, mechanics on site to help, wrenching classes Not best: only 5 stalls, no online booking, limited parts and stock BUT its a great place! read more

If you love to wrench around on your bike but live in the city and don't have a private garage with nice tools, stands, (and lifts!), then moto shop is a godsend. It was Sunday and I needed to do an oil change. Most moto service shops are either closed or booked on Sunday. I was able to get some workstation space reserved on very short notice and had the benefit of using a lift along with friendly staff to help me out. They even sell oil filters and oil there and have them on hand for most popular brands. Saved me an extra trip to autozone! I love this place! I look forward to taking their tire changing class and using their machine when I'm due for some new rubber. read more

you know... this is really lazy of me.... I wanted to write a personal review, but to be honest everything has been said by more articulate people. Every good thing that has been mentioned is true, and I dare you to try and find someone mentioning anything bad about the place. If you are reading this and are may be on the fence, all I can say is just go for it. They are super easy going will help you through it, and its fun. read more

Moto Guild forever. I love this place and feel incredibly lucky having such an amazing resource to learn motorcycle maintenance and repair. The shop has a ton of workspaces and is super bright, clean, and organized. Everyone I've met here has been really friendly, good vibes in this place. As a new rider, I found it daunting trying to figure out how to fix problems with my bike. I knew from the start that I wanted to do my own repair and get to know my bike. I bought a used Sportster on craigslist and immediately ran into problems getting it started and running properly. What's really awesome is that Moto Guild can schedule one on one sessions with Jake who is an excellent Harley mechanic with over 20 years experience. He will have you understanding everything from the high level overviews of how your engine and motorcycle works to the lowest level tips and tricks. Jake and I have done a ton of work together. We changed the tires, break pads, spark plugs, spark plug leads, internal ignition module and ignition coil (which turned out to be the cause of my starting problems), adjusted the engine timing, fixed an air intake leak, overhauled the carb, ripped out an unused and unwanted security system, changed the primary and engine oil, adjusted the clutch cable, and pretty much all of the cracked and weathered hosing throughout the bike. After all that work, the bike is running like a tank. I feel super confident riding knowing that I've personally touched and repaired so much the bike and now know how things work. Having the knowledge of how my bike works is something I find invaluable as a rider. I depend on my bike for daily travel. Thanks so much Wilder and Aleks for creating a space like this for your fellow riders in the city. read more

I can't say enough good things about this place! Great place to come and just work on your bike. The atmosphere is chill and everyone is super friendly. But here's the best part about this place, let's say you're new to riding or you simply don't feel comfortable working on your bike alone, easy book a 1 on 1 session. Sessions are super affordable. Just recently bought a new exhaust, but I wasn't sure how to install it. Booked a 1 on 1 with the mechanic and Installed it in 30 mins. Great place to learn!! Seriously, come here and learn how to fix, tweak & make your own bike badass for a fraction of the price!!! Don't throw your money at expensive auto shops. read more

Moto Guild - Great shop with at tons of lift/work stations - Motorcycle Repair Near Me - San Francisco, California

I visited on the first day the shop opened in Potrero Hill this past weekend. This is now my go to place for any further maintenance that I need to do on my motorcycles. I look forward to taking the classes that they offer. I feel so fortunate that this place exists. Aleks and Wilder are very helpful and the overall vibe of the shop is fantastic. read more

"Give a man a fish and he'll eat for a day; teach a man to fish...". That pretty much sums up this shop. read more

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I go to Moto Shop often and am always happy that I did. The place is well equipped, they have a system for handling smart and dumb questions, and I like knowing that I'm able to do my own work there at my own pace on my own schedule. Go by and walk in, check it out for yourself! read more

I recently took the intro course and found it incredibly helpful and detailed. They took the time to walk me through all important maintenance steps and I walked away knowing my bike 10x better than when I arrived. They have all the tools you would want and for those of us without a garage it was so helpful to have access to a lift. 10/10 would recommend to any rider. read more

Super cool space and friendly helpful staff! I called in to ask about whether they had any women's riding boots for my size, and they did not have any. Then a few minutes later, she called me back to say that they literally just had someone bring in gear that was my size. I headed over immediately and got a great deal on practically new leather riding boots! I definitely will be back, and will call in advance to see what their inventory is like for my size. read more

After being frustrated with paying $60 for an oil change, overcharged for cheap parts that don't last as long, and with no garage to speak of, I did my research and found Moto Shop. I am no mechanic, but I know the basics and am able to get through most routine maintenance without any help. However, great to have support in the shop to bounce ideas off of or even give an extra hand. My first trip to Moto Shop went great overall. I spent 3 hours instead of my planned 2, but I spent $100 on parts and station rental to perform work that would roughly cost $300 and be done with cheaper parts. Don't be intimidated to check the place out, and if you have no mechanical experience then take a couple classes to get yourself off the ground. Watching a few YouTube videos about your bike or the general repair/maintenance you are doing will help as well! Overall great experience, will be coming back!!! read more