Great shop!! These guys treat you like family! Fair rates and quality work here. All the staff are service oriented and know their stuff! Landon in service is top notch, but they all are! Can't recommend this place enough. Great location that convenient to access and they always accommodate! read more

The best experience I've ever had with auto/motorcycle repair. A genuine group of people who are knowledgeable on motorcycles, are fair in prices, and care about their work. I came in to inspect my clutch, but they diagnosed the problem early and didn't charge me for extra work or parts. I'll be going back for all my motorcycle services. read more

I was passing through on a tour and needed new tires. They didn't have exactly what I was looking for, so no love there. But they pointed me in the right direction and, in general, were friendly and knowledgeable. I would us this shop in a heartbeat. After riding since forever, you can tell-this is a high quality motorcycle shop! read more

Amazing! I had my Ducati towed here on a horrible rainy night and the team pulled everything together flawlessly. Exemplary service, excellent communication, fair prices, and my Ducati has never run better!! I swear I'll never return to the dealership. I highly recommend! read more

Huge shout out to Seattle Used Bikes. After my bike died last year and I realized there was waaayyy more that needed to be fixed than planned, I decided to try to do it all myself to save money. Even with that decision they still gave me advice on the regular, always answered all my questions and helped with parts anytime I needed! My bike is now running amazing and I'm so thankful for these guys. 10/10 recommend. read more

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I got the same great service in the new location but with a lot more room and amenities. Dave and the techs will take the time to describe why the type of service preformed is needed (service is key) and at a reasonable shop rate. I have Italian, British, and Japanese bikes and most recently had the fork seals done on my 96 DR650SE and was in out, easy peazy. read more

Seattle Used Bikes - Motorcycle Dealers Near Me - Seattle, Washington

I rode my 2014 Norton cafe racer there to sell on consignment. Weeks later I had to bring my truck to haul it away. They couldn't even remove the tank on it to work on it! (I was able to remove the tank in 10 minutes) They charged me in excess of $200 dollars to "get my bike back"! In a word, they are everything that is lousy about the bike industry in general. I wouldn't trust them to give you the correct time! Steer clear at all costs! Pathetic! read more

Work ordered was inconsistent with the final bill with no explanation. I ordered a few repairs that I could easily afford and when I went to pick up my bike they had done some pretty expensive stuff to it. I will avoid SUB in the future. Unfortunately, I've had mechanics try to sneak stuff by me at many different places in Washington. The work order has to be consistent with the final bill or there has to be approval of any changes by the owner of the bike (obviously). read more

I am from out of the area but have visited the shop a few times. I've always found the help to be friendly, helpful and sincere. Recently I made a visit to look at a BMW they had listed. Although I opted for a different bike it was no reflection on the SUB team. I just opted for a different model. The only issue I have is the location. The traffic is heavy making test rides a bit challenging if you're not familiar with the area. read more

Before I took my bike out for a ride, I adjusted my rear brake lever and did a terrible job in doing so. Eventually, it just stopped working on me and I was out riding without a rear brake. I called many repair shops around my area but they were all booked. Even here was booked but I explained to Robert my situation and he understood and said I could swing by for a quick look. When I got there, I was offered cold water and they allowed me to chill in the nice lounge area while Robert quickly fixed my bike. Since it was a quick and easy 15 minute fix, he said it was on the house even though I offered to pay. Shout out to him and his staff for being so generous and empathetic. I know he took time out of fixing other bikes and prioritizing mine because it was somewhat of an emergency. Highly recommend this place just by this experience alone! read more

I want to give a big Thanks to Dave and his crew at Seattle Used Bike. A few weeks ago I was in a bind walked in asked Dave for a big Favor. He yes but was not sure about the whole project. After going in and out of there shop for 3 weeks you could tell Dave runs a tight ship and because of that he has a Great Crew backing him up. Before this time I never new this place was around or even noticed it. He team is above reproach in what I saw from a distance with his sales man handling customers and on the phone when I walked by someone desk. Friendly and above all threw my eyes a customer service and Customer always comes first in Dave's Shop is what I witnessed and the positive attitudes all around. See you soon when I decided to purchase my bike. James Michael. Elite service read more

I had to sell my bike and wasn't having luck with finding a serious buyer. Someone turned me on to Dave and the folks at SUB. The process couldn't have been easier - from the very first conversation I felt like I was in the hands of experts. They helped arrange everything, including finding someone to transport the motorcycle from Bellingham, recommending and performing the repairs, pictures and the story behind the bike. It felt like I was in the hands of a concierge service. And they sold the bike for much more money than I could have gotten for it myself. I wish everything felt this easy and supportive. And they were as excited about the whole process as I was. I can't imagine it going better. read more

My son and I were 3000 miles from home when his bike developed a fault. Their lead technician diagnosed the issue properly because "it didn't sound right." Only years in the business and common sense could find a problem and solution as fast. The owner went above and beyond. I'd give more stars if I could. read more

Motorcycles. I love them so much. Like a lot of kids in smaller towns, I rode little 125 cc dirt bikes growing up. We made our own wooden ramps and carefully sculpted jumps out of mud from hand with neighborhood kids. What a life. Fast forward and I'm in a mid-size city, with my motorcycle license...and still no motorcycle of my own after all these years. I had heard that insurance references multiple matrices that target the lifespan of a regular rider in Seattle to about 7 years. What Debbie Downers! After talking at length with one of my colleagues about Seattle Used Bikes (affectionately called "Sub") I decided to check them out and see what kind of inventory they kept and if there was anything in both my price range as well as my asethetics requirements. (Orange is my favorite color, it just so happens.) Dave was the most informative, non-pressure guy on EARTH to talk bikes with! I had a great time learning more about my fave manufacturer (Ducati) since he spent years running Ducati of Seattle (I met him there before LOL.) I seriously have to offer him a huge fist pump to the fact that he didn't treat me like a "girl" (guys; it's hard to explain) while talking machinery. I can talk about cars and bikes tirelessly. And because I carry a purse doesn't mean I can't whack you pretty hard with it, if needed. The 2008 MV Agusta 910R was pretty much the eptiome of the perfect bike for me. The [Italian] pedals are small for my feet, the height/weight was perfect, and it was still under the 1000cc-size. Did I mention it was ORANGE? Fack. But $12K is just too rich for me for a get-around bike in SeaTown. I told him my *actual* price range. He encouraged me to keep stopping by and to like their Facebook page to keep up on the small inventory. They service, sell, and even consign bikes AND gear including helmets, boots, gloves--at a fraction of the cost. Check SUB out. You'll probably catch me there every other Saturday through Summer LOL read more

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Former owner of Ducati Seattle, Dave Roosevelt, is back as SUB (Seattle Used Bikes) at the southeast border of the Woodland Park Zoo just south of Greenlake on the west side of Aurora Ave N. They have consignment of motorcycles, scooters, riding gear (jackets, pants, etc.) and motorcycle repair. They provide motorcycle storage and trailer storage too. They also have comparable financing. Dave's customer service is stellar and unsurpassed and he goes out of his way to accommodate the customer and he's a really nice guy! Shop rate $89/hour. read more

In June, I consigned my 2004 Honda Shadow Aero, They sold it in a week and paid me more than I would have asked had I sold it myself. Their professional detailing was certainly worth it. Chris was great in helping me through the process and a pleasure to work with. read more

My Ducati Scrambler was due for new belts based on age rather than mileage. I contacted the new dealer close to my home for the 7,500 mi. service and got a quote for $1650 and wan't very detailed. Sent Seattle Used Bikes a request and received a quote with break out of what is included for less than half the dealer cost. Made the appointment with SUB. I was impressed by the cleanliness of the shop and COVID safety measures during drop off. They had a nice collection of unique bikes for sale in the showroom to drool over while I awaited my ride. The tech called me up later to talk about the service and that based on age vs. mileage a few of the 7500 mi. service items might not be necessary - ended up saving over $1K from the dealer quoted price. Bike was ready when promised, runs great and they were really friendly and communicative throughout the process. read more

I created my Yelp account just to give a shout out to these guys at Seattle Used Bikes, I couldn't have been happier with my service a few weeks ago. I called on a Saturday afternoon and asked if I could take my bike in to have some side mirrors installed (all other shops couldn't fit me in and I didn't have the tools to do it myself) he told me to come on down and he'll have a look. After determining that my handlebars had solid metal bar ends, Dave actually took the time to grind out the metal bar ends and manually attach my new handlebars, wasn't easy work either. And he did this while totally in the middle of another project. these guys rule. read more

I had a motorcycle to sell and very little patience to do it myself from home. I called Dave and he was very straightforward about process and cost. His evaluation of the bike was spot on and he sold it within 10 days in February! I got my check a few days later and everyone was happy. He has an excellent selection of gently used bikes there. Check him out. read more

Just bought my first bike here. Dave was real cool in helping me understand some things and i never felt stupid asking a question. He showed me how to use everything and what not. So the bike I wanted had clip on bars that were too low. Dave put the stock ones on and it was perfect. When I picked it up it had bar end mirrors and I instantly broke one. I called him up turned it around he put stock ones on super cheap. I was embarrassed but he was cool 15 min later I was good. Bike runs great Dave is super nice and professional. Great first experience read more

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Update: I should also note, when I got a safety inspection they failed to note that my tires were over 5 years old and there was substantial cracking within the treads. This is yet another major safety issue missed during my buyers check. I would suggest if you need a safety check, look elsewhere. They missed my old cracked tires and missing cotter pin on my rear wheel. Either of these issues could have resulted in a crash if I hadn't noticed myself. read more

Recently moved from the East Coast and was extremely happy to come across Dave and Seattle Used Bikes! In a panic, my Ducati Monster was in need of repair and not having a local mechanic yet, I read about Dave and went for it. Glad I did! Dave assured me that they would find the issue and keep me informed throughout the process. My problem ended up being electrical, which is never easy to figure out or fix. However, Dave and his excellent team were able to trace the problem, work with parts experts out of State and sort things out with further improvements to prevent any future issues. Very glad to have come across the team here, and will be doing all further service with Dave! read more

Quick and great from the service department. Very professional. Had some new tires mounted and they provided great options and quick service read more

Time and again Dave and et al are the be all end all Ducati shop in the area. Rob is supremely knowledgeable, especially on some of the later model stuff that others have no understanding of. That, and they're super friendly, helpful and appropriately priced. They also sell used motorcycles! (I guess that's in the name...) Perhaps my review should've started with, "They also fix bikes!." Anyhow, I, like Mr. Mork below me felt the need to specifically write a review for SUB and their service, and you've no reason to take my word for it, but also consider the potentiality of someone writing such a detailed review (it's not fake), but also the probability of me wanting write said review (I usually can't be assed), so logically, one must conclude that if you're in the market for a used (also well maintained since they fix stuff) motorcycle or need an Italian Stallion, or perhaps a 'pasta shooter,' these guys can help, and probably educate you at the same time. Cheers, read more

never received anything but the best from sub. just today, i bought an old suzuki, single cylinder and looking forward to seeing you read more

I had a great experience at Seattle Used Bikes. I have some mechanical aptitude, but adjusting Ducatis' desmodromic valve operation is currently above my comfort level. I brought my wife's Monster in for a major service and am VERY pleased. It runs like a champ! Service on these bikes isn't cheap, but I feel like it's money well spent after feeling the results on the ride home. Dave's shop is a great resource for service, used bikes and consignment riding gear. Check it out! Thanks Dave. :) read more

I can't say enough how much of a pleasure it was to do business with Seattle Used Bikes. Dave's positive reputation with Seattle motorcycle sales was clearly demonstrated. He was patient, accommodating, and never overbearing. He clearly works with his clients to ensure they are left without regrets. A week after my sale, I received a follow-up email asking how things were going with my new bike. Little touches like this makes me happy to give this place 5-stars. And you can bet I will be back to have my service done here. His mechanic is stupid qualified, so I have no worries in this regard. If you are in the market for a new toy, be sure to give Seattle Used Bikes a visit. read more

I had an unfortunate and frustrating experience with Seattle Used Bikes (SUB). As such I will not take my business back to them. I would not recommend my friends/family take their business to them. I would not recommend you, the individual reading this review, take your business to them. If you'd like to understand why I feel this way, please keep reading. I scheduled an appointment to have my '73 Honda inspected by SUB. It was running perfect, but having purchased the bike ~1 year prior I thought it important to make sure everything was in safe order. Once complete and no major items were found, I scheduled to pick the bike up after shop hours. When I picked up the bike, I noticed the fuel petcock was left in the ON position. I'm unsure how long it had been sitting this way. I noticed what looked like fuel overflow from the carbs underneath the bike. It was mostly dried up. I started the bike and began to ride home. No more than a mile from SUB the bike died on me. I pulled off the road and began to troubleshoot. The bike would not idle and only stayed on when I pulled the throttle. It ran very rough. The bike sounded like it was running underwater and it lacked any power to the wheels. I was concerned I would need a tow, but was able to get the bike to idle again and nursed it home. I let the bike idle and noticed it was not resting. Instead it was jumping between 1100 and 1600 RPMs. It was clear to me that my engine was not getting the right air/fuel mixture. Something had fouled-up my carburetors (which were cleaned/rebuilt ~2 months prior). I wrote Dave an email that night letting him know what happened and my concern that leaving the fuel on my have played a role in the problem. I was disappointed about the issue, but knew the issue was fixable. I assumed (and hoped) Dave would help remedy the situation. This was a mistake. I phoned Dave in the morning. As I began to explain my ride home, I mentioned my concern about the fuel petcock being left open. I could not finish my sentence before Dave completely dismissed that as a potential source of the issue. He quickly pointed to the fact that my fuel shutoff valve inside the carburetor would have to be malfunctioning to cause an issue. He went on to say that these bikes are designed so you should be able to leave the fuel petcock in the on position when not running the bike, even for extended periods. I could barely get a word in at first. It was clear that Dave and SUB were not going to accept any responsibility for this problem. I expressed discontent that my bike actually ran worse after I took it to SUB than it did before. Dave combated me with a metaphor: "Well would you be mad at your Grandma if you went to her house and..." He went on to tell me that if I wanted to schedule another appointment to have my fuel shutoff values inspected he could do that. I declined. I'm not comfortable with my bike in your possession. It is common knowledge that if you're going to leave a bike sitting for an undetermined amount of time (as was the case here), you should shut off the fuel flow. It says it right on page 16 of my original owner's manual: "STOP.... Set the value in this position whenever the motorcycle is not in use". A simple google/YouTube search for "how does a motorcycle fuel petcock work" reveals the exact same information. The carburetor shutoff valves were put in place as a secondary shutoff when the bike is not in use. It can be prone to failures (clearly). Surely a professional mechanic should understand this. I was disappointed about the running condition of my bike, but I was genuinely put off by the way Dave handled it. He was combative and entirely dismissive of my concerns. He was unwilling to except even the slightest notion that his technician leaving my fuel running could have caused any issue. His only solution was to come back and spend more money at his shop. For that reason alone I will not take my business to SUB. Neither should you. read more

I stopped by today to look at the tasteful motorcycles that kept popping up on my instagram feed. I was impressed by the extensive knowledge and passion of the owner. The approachable and easygoing atmosphere made my experience even more enjoyable. I'll have to stop by again and check out the eye candy on a regular basis. read more

I had a great experience consigning my bike at Seattle Used Bikes. Sold in 5 days. I appreciate the integrity and service at this shop.

They missed 3 things that left my bike in an unsafe condition. 1. I came in with a used 2006 SV650 I just bought for a safety inspection, as I knew nothing about bike maintenance. They missed that the tires were way over 10 years old and should be replaced. I paid $506 for the check. 2. Asked them to buy new tires and install them on my bike. They somehow installed the front tire BACKWARDS. This is a major safety hazard in rain as water does not shed properly. They fixed this for free when I notified them, hence the 2 stars (otherwise would be one) 3. Took my bike somewhere else next time. They discovered the coolant in the bike wasn't actually coolant, just water, which left the inside of the tubes and radiator all rusted. Not sure how SUB missed this in the initial check. Overall bad experience, and would not trust them to check a used bike for issues if you are new to motorcycling. read more

"Dave at Seattle Used bikes is AMAZING I would go to him and no one else...if he sold groceries Id getm from him. He will always take care of you and is what a every dealership IN THE WORLD should emulate! My last bike was bought from him and My next bike is coming from him for sure!!" -StropeSled PNWriders.com member I first met Dave at Duc Seattle where I purchased my second bike an 848 they took great care of me and I left extremely happy because of the service I recieved from Dave and crew, not to mention the amazing gear I picked up. Returning there Dave always went out of his way to talk to me and to introduce me to others that worked there as well as answer any questions I had even if the tech was busy away wrenchin' . Dave truly sees us as GUESTS in his home and not a CUSTOMER that is there to buy something. He has now taken that philosophy and true kind heartedness to his own shop SeattleUsedBikes. I recently had some insurance work done which they did an amazing job as well as kept me informed every step of the way (since I live all the way in Yakima) They did the repairs in record time and even found a warranty issue that needed the attention of Ducati!!! And yes..he did more! He also arranged for Ducati to pick up my bike and take it to their shop for the warranty work to be completed . (would have had him do it but you know how Ducati are sticklers about a "DUCATI" dealer doing warranties) Dave's mechanic is amazing and his customer service is second to none!! If you ever are looking for a shop, a friend, a good story look no further I see bright things in this shops future! read more

I joined Yelp just to write this review. These folks are amazing! I was on a cross country road motorbike trip when my headlights stopped working. SUB got me in the next morning and had me sorted out in a day! They fixed the lights, topped off my fluids, replaced a missing screw, aired up my tires, and even cleaned my bike up! This shop makes me want to move to Seattle! THANK YOU!!! read more

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These guys are great! As a woman I'm often hesitant to go into new shops as I'm often treated like a burden or ignored but these guys were awesome. I took my bike in for some work, they answered all my questions and Dave was very communicative; I got emails with updates and always knew what was going on with my bike. Prices seemed very fair for the amount of work they did and effort taken to fix what was there and not just replace with new parts, saving me money. The guys that worked on my bike were very helpful as well. When I came in to pick up the bike they showed me and explained everything they did in a way that didn't seem like I was being talked down to. (Very appreciated!) I will definitely be back and recommending them to anyone who asks. My bike has never ran better! Not in the market for a bike but when I am I'll definitely go see what Dave has in stock. read more

My Triumph needed some minor service work and I was dreading taking it back to one of the dealers. Thanks to Yelp I found Dave and Seattle Used Bikes. Very close, very convenient, and very quick service!. They even installed the charger cable on my battery for free! I finally have a neighborhood mechanic! read more

Dave and his team are incredible. Dave helped me sell my 2 beautiful Harley Davidson bikes quickly, and to people that loved them as much as my husband who passed away had loved them. Dave and his team are friendly, chill, and great to talk to, knowledgeable, honest, helpful, fast, and over all just awesome! Thank you Dave and team! read more

I am so grateful for this bike shop! There was a tow truck debacle that put my drop off times after hours, and I was able to coordinate with the tow truck folks and the bike shop and everything was settled and taken care of. I feel they went above and beyond to take care of me, and after a crazy day of phone calls with insurance and waiting for the first row truck that never showed up, their customer service and attitude was huge! I should've took in their tow suggestion in the first place, lesson learned! Thank you SUB, you're awesome! read more

I have been doing business with this shop since I moved here in 2012. I had brought several motorcycles to the shop over the years and always had a good experience, however the last time I brought a bike in it became a nightmare. Dave the owner told me that he could handle the customization of a older bike that I had. I talked with him about the items and add ins I wanted and we quickly got started on the bike. I dropped it off three months before I had to move. During the first month Dave sent me emails concerning the parts to order and I paid him a total of 1500 for them. Previously when I dropped off the bike we agreed on a ball park price of 3000, Dave assured me he could make it happen for around that price. Fast forward to the day before I have to leave for the east coast the bike is not done, to make things worse Dave wants an extra 4500 from me! After talking to his mechanic its reviled that he has been taken off from working on my bike over 30 times and that's the reason it was not finished. Did Dave ever address this during the time it was in the shop? NO did Dave ever apologize for not living up to his agreement NO. Customers beware. Also recently Dave emailed me and threatened to reply to this review, claiming that he's going to say I I didn't pay the full bill. However I actually made him discount his original bill, since he didn't live up to his promised work to begin with. He discounted his bill only after becoming very unprofessional and threatening to "rip the wires out of my bike while it's in my truck" That's the character of the owner.... Discounted the bill because you knew you had treated me wrongly. You wouldn't have accepted the payment if you didn't accept guilt. We had an agreement of 3000 for the project, you went way above that and never informed your customer he called you on and still payed 2000 above that price and accepted a half built bike. read more

This is the worst place you could ever take your bike to Daves attitude is nasty he told me to get the fu** out of his shop after he said he was gonna finish the job and only did half and wants me to still pay half cause he doesn't want to finish the job smh bad owner!!! read more

Hey Dave Roosevelt Owner of Seattle Used Bikes, I didn't realize when I stopped by and asked if you could change my dual sport tires to my off-road tires that you would be "doing a favor" for me. At $100.80 I felt like I was paying a premium for your promise of 1 hour turn-a-round time which was unexpected but rad. I leave, take care of a few things and come back. It was an hour to do one tire, that's cool, I can wait. Your tech punctures my front tube on installation. O.K. mistakes happen. I'm good with purchasing a new tube. Oh, you don't have one in stock? O.K. you send your tech down to Aurora Suzuki to buy a new tube, that's fine. My problem is you also told your tech to "stop by the radiator shop too" so I ask how long do you estimate before you finish my tire? "Oh, sorry it's going to another 40 minutes or so. O.K. I can come back. We are now at 2 plus hours for a 1 hour job. I return an hour later and the tech is still not back yet. O.K. I can wait. Another 1/2 hour goes by and so you guys start calling the tech. "Oh he's way up north and it's his lunch time". What happened to my 1 hour Job? I would have been happy to drop it off and pick it up the next day but you kept telling me "just another 40 minutes", "Just another ... whenever he get's back." I finally go home, 4 hours wasted. This is a clear example of over-promise and under-deliver. I get it, shit happens. So I come back this morning and there they are, my tires are ready, 24 hours later. You are so cheerful and say "They're ready, Thanks!" I load them in my car and come back in. You are busy with some customers so I wait. "Hey Dave, I am pretty unhappy with the whole process yesterday and wondering what you can do for an unhappy customer?" You say "well I apologize for it taking longer than an hour but your tube was old and I did you a favor because we don't do dirt bike tires." Perhaps you could have said this before you asked me to bring my tires in. I didn't ask for a favor. Besides, who charges for favors?!? David, this is not a favor. After all of your lame excuses and belittling of me, you finally ask; "what would you like me to do?" How about you refund half my money back, which would have been about $35.00 because I also bought a S.U.B. T-shirt because I thought they were cool and I wanted to support my local small business. You said, "That's not happening and there's the door!" Yes, I protest as I make my way to your door, turning around in the door way to say "goodbye". You feel the need to get less than one inch from my face and say "get the fuck out of my store". I stand my ground defiantly as you call your shop techs out for back-up. I chime in loudly, c'mon guys! Dave needs some back-up over here to deal with an unhappy customer. Your guys come over, apologize profusely for their employer and say "I told him not to charge you anything". Thanks, I appreciate that but I only asked for half back. So, here we are at the end of my rant. Moral of the story? Think three times before you do business with Dave Roosevelt of Seattle Used Bikes. He is an angry man that would rather take your hundred bucks now than to earn a good customer for any amount back out of his pocket. I'll be dropping off the T-shirt, still has the tag. It's not worth wiping up dirty motor oil to me now. EF You Very Much David Roosevelt. read more