Went to ride my Honda Ruckus today, and it wouldn't start! When I put the key in the ignition, it…read moremade a weird sound. I found Tiger Scooter through a quick Google search, and called them up. Chris was very generous with his time, explaining what could be the issue, also walking me through starting the bike using the kickstart. Thankfully that got the bike to start. He explained that his shop offers free battery charging, and suggested I bring it in just to check it which I did. He took me in right away, charged the battery free of cost, and also offered me some advice about the motorcycle. (I'm a first-time owner, and it's still very new to me) Additionally, he also gave me a printout of the service with details about the battery! Overall - Chris provided very thorough explanations, the fact that the battery charge is a free service is super cool, and I was in/out the same day in an hour. I consider the service above and beyond. Thanks Chris!!

Need An Honest mechanic? Look no further than tiger scooter…read morerepair! I'm new to owning a moped and from the very first time I got a diagnostic from Chris and his team. He was straightforward and efficient. He was so knowledgeable and welcoming, Flexible with my limitations as far as the budget goes. I'm just here to sing his praises. -Brianna

My Bello Moto experience has been a mixed bag of ups and downs. Please take into account that my…read moreexperience at Bello Moto is strictly online, email, and phone calls. Also, I am new to the Vespa world in general and didn't know much about anything. However, I am a quick study and have been educating myself since my interest to purchase arise. The staff has been good for the most part. Dean is a professional that will go over the models, pricing, service, and any questions about the product. Dean has been extremely helpful and patient when answering my questions. Scott is a good guy, that doesn't always respond to emails, which bothers me as a paying customer. Pros: This location will provides a great selection of vintage Vespas on this side of the Mississippi! They acquire Vespas locally or have them shipped from Italy. You will get a quality product from Bello Moto. Cons: The prices are top tier. In a market where finding a vintage Vespa of your choosing is few and far in between, perhaps this is a good problem. There were many little problems Bello Moto should share with customers that are not local since they ship the products nationwide. The clutch did not have the gear numbers stamped in. This made guessing the gears hard for this new rider. The kick stand leaned to one side. The throttle did not snap back, making that a very dangerous to ride! Truth be told, I still would have purchased it, but I would have appreciated a heads up especially if I am paying top dollar. The description said it was a 1974 Vespa with "factory holes for turn signals". When I got the title, I learned it was actually a 1976 model. The factory holes for turn signals led me to believe that I could have someone install the turn signals at some point. I was told I couldn't add the turn signals because the aftermarket compression brake took up all the conduit space, making it impossible as it is. Here is one of my biggest problems, It was more than that. The whole wiring harness, including the switchers, have been ripped out. I didn't learn that until I had the product shipped to me. These items are not found on the market! Luckily I found a competent mechanic in Orange County that made a customer electrical harness and was able to get my front and rear turn signals operational in tandem with the aftermarket brake. I had Bello Moto install a right hand side mirror because I am blind in my right eye. This was a crucial must for me. They said that a handlebar mount (to match the left one) was impossible due to the aftermarket front brake so they installed an overcharged mirror onto the shield. Turns out that a matching mirror could be ordered and installed despite Bello Moto saying it was impossible to. Bello Moto needs to be transparent with their clientele. Vintage Vespas sell themselves! Inform your potential cliental of any and all issues. Setting the proper expectations to someone that can't walk up in person is crucial for a great customer experience. I wish I knew about the electrical system being compromised for turn signals. Also, all the little problems should be discussed. Your mechanics gave bad advice for mirror solutions.

The classic scooter scene in SF can be a hard one to break into. You basically have to "know…read moresomeone" to ever acquire one. As a new classic enthusiast, Bello Moto helped me navigate that barrier. Their shop is one of the few in the Bay that you can go to and have a selection of amazing classics to choose from. I can't think of another place that you can walk in and choose a vintage Lambretta or Vespa and ride away with it that day. They have up to date stock on their website. And the turn around time for getting it on the road is lightning quick. Granted, these scooters are not cheap. But the Lamby 1967 Li150 series 3 I chose is pristine. The few little issues it had were taken care of immediately. Tim was fantastic. I flooded the engine in my garage and was having shifting issues after I got it home. He came to my place and got me on the road again. It had to go back in for some clutch adjustments and Tim made sure everything was running great even weeks after the purchase. The day I drove off the lot I got about 5 min away and ran out of gas..Tim came through again with the save and I was so grateful. He taught me so much about my new scoot..how to unflood the engine, change the spark plug, adjust my clutch cables etc. he was very patient and really wanted me to ride away happy. All the men I know in the scene said I'd never get my hands on a Lambretta..and now because of Bello I'm a proud owner. I did some light mods on it today and am so happy to have a new wrenching project. Thank you so much to Tim and Jeff for all your help and my new baby :)

Wonderful! This…read morescooter workshop loves their customers, always go above and beyond in service - are prompt, well-priced, and are true experts in what they do. I service my Vespa there and trust their work , advice and guidance. The techs and owners are really lovely people as well. A gem and captures the spirit of the best of SF!

I've been to different repair motorcycle shops in SF and this is the best one no doubt!…read moreThey not only helped me out with my vespa they also gave me advice on how to make sure I did not have the same problem again. Everyone there is absolutely amazing and they go above and beyond with their customers. Highly recommend

M1 Kustoms used to be here in San Carlos and boy were we lucky! The shop is now in San Mateo,…read morewhich is a big gain for San Mateo, and not too far from San Carlos. :) Brought my VROD in to get checked out and Johnny took care of what was needed and pointed out clearly what else could use addressing. Couldn't be more satisfied and highly recommend!

John was great at first but then he started saying I was beating my bike because he found a lot of…read moremetallic material in my transmission and he found chunks of metal in my primary... found out later that he overtightend my primary chain which blew out all my bearings in my transmission and the metal in my primary was the teeth off my starter/ring gear because the primary chain was soo tight the starter couldn't fall into place it just chewed the gear wherever it landed... that was after I spent good money on motor work and had to take it back to him three times for oil leaks needless to say I will never be back hope this helps others out

I love working with Scuderia! I bought my bike here, and they have been incredibly helpful every…read morestep of the way. They were especially accommodating when I needed help storing my bike for a while--it was a huge weight off my shoulders, and they kept it perfectly maintained for me. I also have two vintage bikes from the '80s, and even though that's not their main focus, the team is always happy to answer my questions and help me keep them running. They really go above and beyond for their customers. Beyond the great service, the vibe at the shop is awesome. I genuinely love hanging out there and going to their events--everyone is so kind. My dog loves the shop just as much as I do, especially getting to see Kennedy's dog, Honey! Highly recommend them for both their expertise and their community spirit.

Had a quickshifter installed on my 2024 Tuareg 660 yesterday. Rode in and waited at the shop for…read moreit to be done. Nick was great at reception and the whole process was easy. Nice coffee shop right next door and Scuderia was comfortable with a couch and lots of two-wheeled eye candy. Nick kept me updated on the progress and spent some time with me afterwards explaining the new feature: What to expect, operation, how to identify a problem if it were to occur, etc. Could not be happier. Unfortunately didn't catch the name of the tech who did the work. I do my own maintenance but if I ever need to service my bike, "Niko", this is the only shop in the bay area I'll take him to. Thank you Scuderia!

My go-to for my Honda Helix and one of the few, if not the only, places in the city able to provide…read morea brake/light inspection on my Helix for the DMV. The business is about as old school SF as you could hope for; an honest breath of fresh air. They are fair with their prices, deliver high quality work, and have always been kind and gone out of their way to finish repairs quickly and explain the process involved. Christina (hope I remembered her name correctly) is incredibly organized and communicative. On my last visit, Danny (one of the technicians) really went the extra mile on my behalf. Highly recommend!

My bike was taken to this shop to be serviced. Not thrilled with the service at all, have had…read morenothing but problems since. The bigger issue is that part of the fairing was not secured properly and flew off. It has been months. Stephanie, who is handling this matter, has never once returned my calls and is now "out of the country." They are saying the part is being shipped from Amsterdam, but they must be using the Mayflower to ship the part. DO NOT TAKE YOUR BIKE HERE.

We took our 2015 Harley Trike in today having had trouble with the shift lever. The owner Colin…read moreWinter knew exactly how to repair the problem and did it so quickly! What a brilliant man, I'm so grateful for his skill and recommend him for all your Harley Davidson needs! Way sharper, more on the ball than the Harley dealerships

Great customer service, all knowledgeable! I brought my bike to get my hard bags installed. They…read moresaid I was missing bolts in my kit. They said they'll take care of it and try their best, sure enough they were able to match the hardware and get my bike done quick! Will be returning again for sure to get some cams installed. Highly recommend this shop!!

Dan is hands down one of the best Vespa mechanics in the city! If you own a vintage large-frame…read moreVespa and have any issue, big or small, Dan is absolutely the guy to go to. He knows Vespas inside and out, and he's an incredibly knowledgeable and creative problem solver. No matter how tricky the issue is, he takes the time to figure it out and explain what's going on. He's also very straightforward and honest about what he can do, and his prices are fair and reasonable. What I really appreciate is the great communication--no mystery service, no unnecessary work, and no surprises. You know exactly what's happening with your Vespa. I'm really glad I found Dan and wouldn't hesitate to recommend him to any vintage Vespa owner. Thanks! I'll definitely see you again for my next service!

Dan is fantastic. I live in Oakland and there's absolutely nowhere in the East Bay that can work on…read moremy 1979 Vespa. I trust him enough that I just have the Vespa towed over to SF and Dan takes care of everything. He's very easy to work with, fair, and fast. My Vespa had been sitting for a few years after I broke my foot, and he brought it right back to life. Its been great riding it around this summer. Highly recommend him.