My Suzuki Katana 600cc was in dire need of overdue maintenance, topped with a leak in the carburator with gas spilling on the engine block and the ground: not that great. When I see how some shops service cars, I was apprehensive to get my motorcycle serviced similarly, and dragged my feet, in hope to find a thorough shop. Finally ear to mouth, Spec1 was highly recommended by a friend of mine who is quite picky when it comes to his motorcycle and his safety. Who would not be picky when it comes to safety? The appointment was made for a month later: they are very busy, easy to understand why now. They changed the cooling, engine & brake fluids, performed basic services and maintenance for the mileage, rebuilt the carburator and rebuilt the front fork which was also leaking, contaminating the front brake pads, another safety hazard. Friendly and professional. The job looked flawless, easy ride. I won't wait 5 more years before getting my motorcycle serviced again. read more

My experience with Spec-1 has been nothing but great. I met Glenn when I was in Cycle Gear one day and he helped troubleshoot an issue and answer a few questions. I brought my bike back a couple weeks later for maintenance and once again had a great experience. Glenn and his staff are great guys. They are easy to talk to, very friendly and I felt they were extremely knowledgeable. From my experiences so far, I don't feel I'd find a better shop. read more

Really great guys here, very helpful & caring! I stopped in when I noticed my bike was running low on oil and they were extremely courteous and helpful. Would definitely recommend to all my friends who ride! read more

Very professional. Took my bike twice and both times the work was done exceptionally well. Recommended to all my biker friends. -Ike read more

Gave my Honda Shadow VLX for a service. Bought a used bike from Craiglist , it was giving me a lot of trouble on low RPM . Very choppy acceleration on 1st Gear . Took the bike to Spec1 . Glen had recommended a full service for about $500 , was little skeptic about spending that much , but agreed anyways . After a week when I went to pick up the bike , the bike still looked choppy , Glen tested the bike and agreed to take a look . And after 1 week of working on the bike they turned a old used bike into a smooth ride. They did not charge any additional money for extra effort to get the bike right. If you are planning to buy a cheap bike from Craiglist ..Spec1 one is the place to turn the bike into an good ride.. read more

I have been taking my bikes here for two years now, and I've never experienced such great service at such a reasonable price. Glenn and his team are fantastic at what they do, solid work and it's always done as quick as possible. I took my bike in for a troubling transmission issue, and Glenn spent an hour riding it around and inspecting the chain and sprockets to rule out any cheaper issues. An hour of his time early in the AM and he didn't charge me a single cent for inspecting the bike. A month later I took in my bike for an engine swap, and the job was done in two weeks, with the bike running better than ever. I cannot recommend this shop enough. Expect to wait a few weeks to take in your bike for any lengthy service though, their schedule is always booked. However, with the service they provide I am not surprised whatsoever. 11/10 read more

Great business. Upfront and honest. Its my new home for my bikes. Oil changes? Make an appointment and it's done in an hour. Owner is super cool and employees are attentive. The work they do is fantastic and honesty is something I welcome. Will be back anytime I need a service. read more

I have taken my Kawasaki here. The service was reasonably priced, and the bike return time was timely. I wish i could say this about another shop i took my bike to instead, but this shop was booked out a month so i had no choice. read more

Wanted to make sure everybody knows how great these guy's are. Had my tires changed out on my 2016 BMW S1000XR in a couple hours on a bust Saturday, I wont go anywhere else. Thanks Glenn D.D. # 29 read more

A shop is only as good as its mechanics, and the men at Spec-1 raise the standard for the entire industry. They bought the seals for a repair I needed done, and when I ended up not being able to afford it until two months later, they still had them. Upon doing said repair, they also changed out my brake light for me, as a freebie. They are polite, competent, and get straight to the point in conversation; not pushy at all. My house-mate, who rode a ninja-250 as his primary vehicle for several years, recommended them to me once I moved in. He said that after the engine wouldn't start, he was told by another shop's mechanic that he would need an engine overhaul. The people at Spec-1, however, discovered that all that had happened was a bit of fuel flooding, did a few minor repairs, and sent him away with a small fraction of the bill he would have had at the other shop. I will not use the words of this friend to describe the place, but they add up to, "In all the years I went to Spec-1, they never [took advantage of] me." Their rates compare favorably to other shops, and you can't go wrong on the quality of work. read more

This shop is amazing! I came in to swap out my tires and they were able to change them within the hour - they even adjusted my throttle, clutch play, and brake lines for free. After leaving the parking lot, I actually slid out (new tires) and downed my bike. Glenn and his team, however, quickly rushed over and helped me out, re-inspected the bike, and even replaced my footpeg for free. Needless to say, I ordered a new mirror assembly and handlebar weight and will return to have them fix it. Glenn and his fellow mechanics truly know bikes and how to treat their customers. I will definitely be back for routine future maintenance and recommend this shop to other riders. read more

These guys are great! I showed up from out of town with no appointment and they were able to fit me in their busy schedule. They even went above and beyond by lining up my cables. My bike runs like when I first got it again. I highly recommend these Spec-1 read more

These guys are motorcycle miracle workers. I assure you, these guys are the best! I've been riding 30 years here in the Bay Area, and been going to spec-1 over 12 years, they have ALWAYS been the best, over 12 bikes with them, various issues from rebuilding motors to tire changes, never once a complaint! Bring your tires off the bike to save time and money, yea its a hassle to do so don't complain if they charge an extra $20 each wheel to do it for you; you decide. $90 is the current hourly rate, but I can tell you, they won't overcharge, and it will be done right. How many other companies do you get to work with the same people 12 years? I can't think of even one... certainly not any of the other "motorcycle shops" including the stealer-ships. read more

Service is quick and easy. They told me to come in Wed morning, but call them again and they are willing to help me if I can come at 4pm on Tuesday sharp. I watched as they did their services since I have to be there for 1 hr, and everything is done as I requested. Put in the R4 synthetic oil and runs like a charm. They also test ride my bike and adjust my clutch cable free at charge! Very professional and they definitely seem they know what they are doing. I will come again and will recommend my other bikers buddies to visit too! Service charge was at least at a reasonable rate and I feel satisfied. read more

A gem in service business, straight forward, attentive and honest workers. I had my tire changed here.

This place has earned a good repore with me. I live approx. 3 mins away and first came to them with a washer in my 2009 CBR600RR rear tire. It didn't have any chance to be revived so instead of telling me to buy brand new tires from Cycle Gear, Glen sold me a rear tire 20% off that was brand new due to a previous owner who bought both front and rear but only needed the front. That was 2-3 months ago. So I found out yesterday that my rear was flat again. So I took it over there and asked for air. The wrenchhand there investigated and found a slight tear in the tire (probably due to the crappy roads in San Jose). Even with a busy schedule, they popped the tire off, patched it up, and sent me on my way without telling me to buy another new rear tire in 90mins. Granted, it was a very small tear, but I know for a fact that my Honda dealer would try and push for new rubber. These guys are knowledgeable with their bikes. Present a good professional shop and are always willing to help out. read more

Finally, I guy who says what he means and means what he says. Glen (and Joe) are doing things the old fashion way in terms of "real" customer service. Brought my "new to me" dirt bike in for service and they helped me stay on budget and on point with the basics of what my bike needed to run properly. They were patient with my questions offering me good feedback and insight. We discussed schedule and worked out an appointment that let me drop off and pick up the same day (of course I didn't slam them with me last minute need either, I know I hate it when people do that to me). I would have given them a 5star rating but I haven't done enough business with them "yet." Having stated that, based on my first encounter with Glen/Joe, I believe I found my bike mechanics..stay tuned for a follow up. read more

Called them last minute for an oil change on my bike and they fit me in to their busy schedule. Thank you.

While I don't "ride," my husband does. He always takes his motorbike to Glen and says he is the best. I've met Glen and he is an expert on motorbike repair. He's a reasonable man and I highly recommend him. I've seen the results! read more

This lady rider gives Glenn highest compliments for running a professional business. The shop is clean, the techs are friendly, the prices are fair, and they communicate well about scheduling. My bike runs well after service, so I feel safe riding on the road. Thanks for a pleasant experience! read more

I always have some comfort and confident riding everytime i needed a helping hand when dealing with this shop. They always give excellent service and advice regarding my bike concern and for some safety issue. Glenn and all the staff are very friendly and professional dealing with their client and doong their work.I defenetely recommend this shop to all the bikers. Continue the excellent read more

I don't know whether or not to give these guys 4 or 5 stars, but since I'm in a good mood today, I'll give them the 5. I bought a bike for cheap but it had a dead motor, so I planned to buy one online and have a shop install it, and wire everything up. I called a few different shops in the area and they all wanted from 1.5 to 2 times as much as Spec-1. When I called Spec-1 and they gave me the initial quote, I brought my bike in right away. My motor came in a few days later, and they got to work on it. In the end, everything worked great. They stuck with their initial quote and I didn't have to pay any more money. A few tips about this place though: They have a lot of bikes that they work on at any given time. I think priority of service is given to people with basic things such as oil changes and tire replacements. For a bigger project like mine, It took a few days longer than expected since they want to get the other guys out of the shop asap. Glen and his team are very nice and are always willing to work with you. I dont think they try to rip you off like some people commented, but if you ever need OEM parts, try to find them on craigslist or ebay because new OEM parts will be extremely expensive, and they can't do anything about it. Literally a new part will be from 5 to 10 times for expensive, compared to the same part used on ebay. read more

I've been going to Spec-1 a few years now and I recommend them to EVERYONE. Glenn is awesome, he really takes the time to explain or talk about things. Prices are great, and they really don't try to squeeze money out of you (like the motor cafe). They've done things better than I expected (thanks for setting up that complicated headlight) and on at least 3 different occasions, did shit for free--I even offer to pay and they refuse! I honestly feel very loyal to this business because Glenn and his team are that awesome. I need to ask them for a Spec-1 sticker to put on my bike! read more

I've been riding for 10 years and have some bad experiences with bike shops, until I found this place. I will never trust anyone else but Glenn with my bike. He's extremely knowledgeable and thorough. GO HERE. read more

Guys are awesome at spec 1. Completed my oil on a Saturday in under an hour. They also provide a military discount. My first motorcycle shop experience in California and I will be coming back for more work. Thanks Nate! read more

Glenn and Nate were very helpful my GsxR was sitting for 2 years and they help with all the tune ups and also they found out I had a recall on my bike. They took it to get it fix as well. They were straight forward on the price and didn't over charge me. These guys were honest definitely will take my bike back! read more

Needed some work done on my 05 CBR600RR...it was leaking and smoke was coming out of the engine. It's the middle of summer time so I know all mechanics are really busy right now as it's riding season, and I knew spec 1 would be no different. However I was able to talk with Glenn and he told me I could bring my bike straight down and if there was a cancellation they'd be able to take a look at it as early as that day! Sure enough about 30 minutes I got a call saying it was up on the lift being inspected. Replaced a few things, lubed and tightened the chain, and performed a few other routine maintenance items for me and I must say my bike is healthier than ever! Just wanted to thank Glenn and the whole team at Spec 1 for the speed and care that was taken and given to my motorcycle! You've made a lifelong customer! Go see these guys for all your moto needs, you won't be disappointed. Great work, very fair prices, great communication and professionalism and friendliness all the way. Well done. read more

Way overpriced: $105 for a (set of) tire changes. Most other places charge $40-$60. $40 labor for an oil change. Wow! Dinged the muffler pipe heat shield while my bike was there. I will not return there. read more

I took in my 2011 Kawasaki ninja 250 to lower it and they did a great service and did it with in few hours.

Wow... These guys really went above and beyond for me and my bike- And I didn't buy one thing. I called from the side of the road, and Glenn did his best to talk me through some troubleshooting. He then advised me of a tow company, which I ended up not needing because Glenn sent his shop guys to get me (I was very close by)! After test riding my Rebel himself, Glenn shared what he thought may be wrong. Due to my dealer warranty, I didn't have any work done at Spec-1. Glenn really blew me away when he offered to drop my Honda off at the dealer himself, as he had to pick up some parts. So, besides not being able to honor a warranty, Why would you go anywhere else with service like this? read more

recieved a recommend for this place to work on my two-stroke bike. after going to the trouble of getting my bike to them, i was informed "we only work on japanese bikes". the tech wasn't impolite or unfriendly about it, but he didn't bother to explain the Aprilia sitting in front of his service bay (protip: that's not a japanese bike either). ended up taking my Derbi to the BMW motorcycle shop on San Carlos instead; who weren't familiar with it either but were happy to work on it since i had parts & service manuals for them to reference. not slamming these guys, but if you don't ride honda/suzuki/kawasaki you might want to look elsewhere. read more

In the past, I've taken my R6 to a shop closer to where I work but after consistently reading more and more horrible reviews from their customers, I decided I needed to look somewhere new. Fortunately I found Spec-1. They are a small shop located behind the Cycle Gear store so you'll have to drive around to see them (you won't notice them from the street) The pricing is more than reasonable and the staff is friendly and helpful. They care about the quality and services they preform on every single bike that enters their shop, needless to say, Spec-1 exceeded my expectations. I am happy with the work that they did on my bike and I'd recommend this place to anyone looking for an honest motorcycle repair shop. read more

These guys are good with basics and Glen is a really nice guy. However I would not count on them for more complex problems. Got my bike back with the same problem and a big scratch on the tank. read more

Overpriced oil change and I'm pretty sure they put my bike back together wrong. I saw the guy struggling and not sure if he knew what he was doing. I just wasn't impressed with this place and I think they charge too much compared to other places with the same quality read more

I had a set of Dunlop Sportmax Q2 tires installed on my Aprilia RSV Mille. Very good customer service and fair prices. They were very helpful and had my bike done in good time. Another cool thing is that they work on Aprilia machines (just the maintenance stuff - not any of the engine stuff like valves, etc.) which is really cool. Will definitely go back again for tires and maintenance work! read more

Just got my new Pirelli Angels put on my bike at Spec-1. Friendly service at this small shop. Next time I need a service, I'm going to Spec-1 for sure! read more

Glenn's done everything from regular maintenance to swapping a blown motor on my 04 R1. Love the service, and to top it all off Glenn's just an old school good dude. read more

I went in for an oil change....they were very friendly, straight forward, and efficient. I really couldn't ask for anything more on an oil change. The price was right on and the best part is that Cycle Gear is right in front of their store so you can kill some time and grab some needed parts. read more

Really like the people here. Very professional and knowledgeable. I've only been here a few times, and every time I've always been satisfied. What I like most is that they will talk to you and explain things to you so you understand whats going on. For sure check out this place when it comes time to service your bike. read more

Went here for a tire change with the wheel off the bike. They were courteous and quick and had it done in about 15 minutes for me at a nice price. What more can I say. I do most of my own maintenance, but wouldn't hesitate to bring them something more complex to work on. read more