These guys are awesome. I've had my bike serviced, repaired and an annual MoT there for about four…read moreyears now. Staff are friendly and you even get a cup of tea to keep your hands warm while you stand in the viewing area watching your bike get put through the paces. They sell bikes, accessories and clothes and will also order parts in for you if you need it. The mechanics are friendly and knowledgeable and will chat about your stuff if they have the time to do so. I had my bike serviced there as it was a bit lumpy, and the guy doing the work phoned me up and said "it's a lot better than it used to be; I've balanced the carbs and I'm fairly sure I can get some more performance out of it if you have the time, I've spent a lot of time on these so know I can get a bit more well out of it..." -- lovely to hear that they have a ton of experience of your machine when they're working on it. If you're looking for somewhere friendly and trustworthy to take your pride and joy to be given the once-over by a professional, you can't go wrong here. About £150 for an annual service and about £30 for a MoT.

Everyone at JCs really helpfull and friendly. I broke down…read morein Birmingham and got towed to them. And despite only having an hours notice, they managed to get the bike in the workshop and fix the problem [including someone having to go elsewhere to get a new battery for me]. Cost of work done was very competitive and carried out skillfully. I would recommend highly. Thanyou KCs. from Nik

Good knowlegable dealers…read more Bike servicing is through, staff are knowledable, good accessories department. Very good range of bikes. Excellent parking. Used them for years and never been let down

Vale Onslow's is a legend in British motorcyling having manufactured their own competition bikes…read moresome which are still proudly displayed in their store on the Stratford rd and showcases a style of bike which is still popular today. Although their stores are a little run down from the outside with scaffolding supporting ageing roof structures, the combined experience of the staff here is something that many other motorcyle spares shops would struggle to match. With the majority fo their spares aimed at the vintage and collectors markets, Onslows still have the know how to repair more modern bikes and are happy to provide impartial advice.

Great store. these guys really know their stuff. One gripe though - the shop front looks derelict,…read moredue to scaffolding and untidy windows etc. I had to go back - because on my first visit I thought they'd shut down.

Proper bike repair & spares shop. No longer sell bikes, but excellent for MOT, bits and repairs…read more Beryl tends to look after front of house, while Roy lurks in the workshops. Tying him down in May can be interesting, as he's messing around with his sidecar outfit getting ready for his annual IOM TT foray. This shop has been there forever, and has a real "Things As They Used To Be" charm. Recommended.

FIVE stars because I can't think of a bad thing about them! After using the same mechanic for…read moreyears, whose prices seemed to get higher and higher, I decided to take my bike for its MOT to Behind Bars. I had heard through word of mouth 'not to bother with them'. I can only personally speculate where this rubbish came from! They MOT'D my bike on the spot, found a very minor thing wrong with it, (which would figure because it's what I already knew about and other than that, it runs like a beauty). So I came away over the moon, as I usually have to wait a day or two for an MOT. They have seats in reception while you wait and I'm Female, not once did they make me feel like I was stupid or try to convince me that there was more wrong with my bike than I anticipated. The other day I called them to ask if they could get me a new battery, which they sorted for me over the phone and told me I could pick up the next day, due to charging. They gave it me boxed, but filled and charged, I mentioned that I'd take my old one down the tip, so they offered to put the new one in, free of charge and dispose of the old one for me. I waited a few minutes and rode away happy! And again? A great price too! Good guys, who really know how to keep business!

Being an enthusiast on anything to do with racing, be it two wheels or four, I was immediately…read moredrawn to Redline Motorcycles - it's not every day that you see a small, independent dealer without a big flashy showroom, and it's got a nice, personal feel to it often lacking in the big dealerships. For example, in the window they have a 'no shirt, no service' sign - I've never been sure if this is a joke or not, but (unfortunately) I've yet to see any middle aged men wandering around the shop topless. They do a wide range of bikes, from the incredibly irritating Peugeot scooters driven by 17 year old 'yoofs' to dirt bikes, to big powerful bikes such as Suzuki's, as well as general biking gear such as high visibility jackets. As you'd expect, the staff are very knowledgeable, and always willing to give helpful advice.

This is a really interesting shop to go and have a look around, but it's like nothing I've ever…read morereally come into contact with before. The biking world is an amazing one, I think. No other enthusiasts have the same sense of freedom combined with such an iconic uniform and way of life. I've often seen rows of biker friends driving through the thick, hot, sunshiny days, especially in New Zealand, actually (they have very good roads there). It's something which certainly either appeals to people, or completely doesn't. And it's always appealed to me in a big way, but I'll be the first to admit that I'll most likely never have the courage to do it. But this is why I'm drawn to these shops every time I pass them by. Hein Gericke offers a massive, well thought out range of bikes and accessories. They pride themselves on selling the best of the best in tried and tested products, and have an excellent reputation for just that,

very helpful, if not a little bit TOO helpful at times, as sometimes I would rather look round the…read morestore myself. Good range of products, quite good sale prices. They have the best price on Alpinestars kit I have been able to find. Always quite quiet, clean, and easy to park in as there is a giant car park! The guys in the store know their bike stuff.

Drayton Croft is one of those bike shops that is a throw back to how dealerships used to be before…read morethe manufacturers took over. Simple, welcoming, good for a browse and plenty to see and talk about. The area around the shop isn't that salubrious, and parking needs to be close to the main drag in my opinion, but I do like the warmth of the shop, and the chatty helpful attitude from those working behind the counters here. Last time I was in, they were rolling out bikes for me, even though I made it pretty clear I was only passing and browsing. If I am ever in the market for another bike I'll drop back and see them for sure.