needing a flat or any type of basic repair go to Valley cycles they're excellent. I highly recommend their business to any family or friend. I appreciate their service. Support support your local motorcycle shop help they are highly knowledgeable read more

great shop with a ton of knowledge on the old CB's - getting fewer and farther between these days to find shops that know these bikes as well as these guys. dont hesitate to bring yours here. they did my girlfriends CB450 a solid run thru and found a problem another shop misdiagnosed as a carb problem, when it was in fact an advance unit spring problem. something you probably would not think of unless you have decades of experience with these things. they were able to put some better springs on it (they are not available brand new and luckily they had a spare better set to try) and sure enough, the little bike finally ran and idled. I wish I would have taken the CB here first! thanks guys! read more

My 1978 Honda CB 550 died out and would not start. I took it to two different shops that supposedly specialize in old bikes. Both shops could not fix it and they were saying it needed major repairs. Finally I had it towed over 40 miles just to get it in Valley Cycles. Best thing I ever did. Kurt was so helpful explaining everything to me so I could understand what was going on. He knew right away what was the problem. Thankfully it was not even close to what the other shops were talking about. For less than half of their price my bike was running. Haven't had any issues since. Kurt is the man. read more

Valley Cycles did a fantastic job servicing my 1987 Honda 1000F. They did everything it needed to put it back on the road and keep me safe. This is a great place to take your classic Honda and spend your hard earned money. 5 stars all the way for all around quality service, you guys rock! thanks guys! read more

10 stars if i could. Kurt is really a master at these vintage honda's. Went above and beyond to help me as I was learning my cb 550. Luckily, all the fixes were quick and Kurt knew exactly what they were within a minute of me bringing my bike in. read more

WOW! What a great experience! My first time at there shop and I couldn't be happier! Kurt was very knowledgeable and knew just what to do to fix my Bike. I recently picked up a 1975 Honda CB400F that had been sitting for years and had struggled with the charging system, head light and carbs. Kurt had my bike back to me and ready to ride in a week. Honest and fair! Thank you Kurt! Would definitely recommend! read more

Man and son love their craft and the machines. It shows in their work and how they treat you. Straight up. Thank you sirs! I'm sure I will return due to something I busted again! My bike and I are forever in your debt. read more

If you have a 70's CB and need some help getting it running right, go no further then Valley Cycles. Kurt and his son are the guru mechanics of these bikes. I pulled my 74 Honda CB750 out of the garage after sitting for 24 years. I was having a hard time getting the starter working, wiring correct, ignition, lighting all working to legally get it back on the street again. I tried, I got frustrated, I did a search and found Kurt and called him up. He said bring it down I've got you covered. So that's what I did. I loaded it up and drove the 550 miles from my house to Kurt's shop and dropped it off. All worth it! He said give me a week. Less then a week later he called and said its ready and runs like new. He was right. So happy that I found him and and his son. I am now back on my vintage 750 again. Thanks Kurt! read more

Valley Cycles - Motorcycle Dealers Near Me - Canoga Park, California

Kurt is the man. If your bike had a problem he will either tell you he can handle the task or the task is not for him. Super honest and reliable. Cleaned up my carbs real nice and got my bike running nice and smoothe. Totally will recommend him to anyone looking to fix up their bike. Feel like he's a super specialty niche mechanic and he's great at what he does. We love and appreciate u Kurt. Hope to see you soon read more

Valley Cycles was an incredible find to get my vintage Honda looked after. They quickly synced my carbs, tuned it, and did a few other touch ups. Now my 47 yr old CB550 starts instantly like a new bike and runs sweetly. Kurt and his son Dylan really know their stuff and were very generous with their advice. This will be my go to place in the future. read more

Took my beloved 1974 CB750 to Kurt for a tune-up. The man and his son Dylan ("Dyl") are both geniuses with these bikes. Kurt is recognized even in Japan as an authority on classic Hondas, as the framed articles in his office attest. He is expert, transparent, caring, and careful in his work. He says that he treats every motorcycle as if it were his own and I bore witness to that myself. He is a personable fellow, and he and his son display a great synergy while they are working that is a joy to watch. I will certainly patronize Valley Cycles again if I am in need and I believe that every penny I gave him in exchange for his work was well spent. read more

1. Honest 2. Sincere 3. Upfront 4. Informative. 5. Knowledgeable 6. Reasonable 7. And probably most important, FRIENDLY! Good meeting you Kurt, see you soon! 1975 cb750 read more

I do not recommend this place. The will give you a sales pitch. They told me it would cost 225 for a carb clean that A. The rest I don't even want to tell you. These are the people that ruin it for mechanics. read more

Found Valley Cycles (Kurt) after making a mistake and taking one of my Honda CB 750s to another shop who will remain nameless (based in glendale) - the other shop was horrible and I was looking for somebody who actually cared so I gave Kurt a call and he was very responsive and knowledgeable. So I decided to take a 73 Honda CB 750 which I had just purchased to him - his rates are very fair and his response time is great! if he says itll be done within a week it gets done within a week! would absolutely recommend Kurt and his work! read more

I took my 74 CB750 to Kurt for a tuneup. It's running better than ever. He's THE vintage Honda expert in all of California. And he knows vintage Triumphs really well, too. read more

1978 CB750k Previously the bike was given a new battery (twice), checked out by a few repair shops, and it would run fine for 48hrs then..... boom! wouldn't crank up or kick start. I took it to Mr Winters and i explained the bikes symptoms. What Came out of Kurts mouth was straight up CB750! Must have been no later then a day and a half for the completed repairs. Since then Ive been very appreciative that the bikes been up and running. You got a vintage bike, go see Kurt!!! read more

I was referred to Kurt by a client. I spoke with him over the phone about my project (a '76 Suzuki RE-5 with the rotary engine) & he said, "would love to check it out, but I'm not the guy to work on it for you" We ended up chatting for a few more minutes while he tried to think about who he could refer me to, but wasn't able to come up with anyone. We also ended up chatting about another bike that I would like to own someday, a '79 Honda CBX 1000, and he was able to provide some great insight on that particular bike. So, if/when I ever do get a 1000, I will definitely bring it here, and I will update my review then. But, in the meantime, 4-stars for being a cool dude over the phone who is obviously passionate about bikes & knows what he is & what he isn't. read more

I ride a vintage (not classic) bike. So she needs a little mechanical love from time to time. Kurt at Valley Cycles is simply wonderful to me and my ride. The most fair pricing I've ever received (and I've been to several shops around Los Angeles), the best work, very reliable and reasonable turn-around time, and best of all he's not afraid to tell me when a repair is unnecessary or when and how I should do it myself. He once came by to pick my bike up in his truck and take it to his shop to do the repair, saving me towing fees. Do you ride a vintage motorcycle? Get to know Kurt and Valley Cycles. He is exactly the guy you are looking for. read more

I was referred to Valley Cycles by another mechanic for my 1992 Yamaha Virago XV1100. After I spent several hours trying to troubleshoot myself, Kurt was extremely helpful and graciously worked with me over the phone to get me back up and running. I truly appreciated the time he took to listen and give me solid, experienced advice. It was invaluable to me. Thanks again Kurt! read more

This guy is amazing. He loves what he does. The other reviews say he is THE Honda expert in the area, and that's very true, but he's also got an affinity for any curio or weird bike that no one else dare work on. He cleaned the carbs and repaired the ignition on my 1987 VFR700 Interceptor (a bike that not even the Honda dealer will work on), and it's running better than I ever remember it running. I was going to sell it, but now I wouldn't dare. Also, he will not replace a cotter pin without first contacting you and giving you an accurate price. Great business ethics and an extraordinary skills set. read more

I have a 1978 Honda CB750. Ever since I bought it, the thing suffered from all kinds of problems: wouldn't start, erratic idle, rough and just a pain in the butt all around. I took it to 3 different shops and spent a lot of money with no luck before I found Kurt. He addressed all of my problems, even the most stubborn. He's super nice and his price was very reasonable. Wish I had found him sooner, but bike has been running great ever since. He was also honest about things that are not worth fixing, considering the value of the bike. It's worth noting that it did take him a week after (scheduled) drop off before he got around to even looking at my bike. And I had to repeat everything all over again as if we were talking for the first time. This made me a bit nervous, but it all turned out fine, in fact better than fine. I think he just focuses on one project at a time, and that's probably a good thing! read more

Kurt and his son (Dillon) are true professionals. Outstanding service without comparison. If you have a classic bike, look no further. Completely honest, and very fair on price. read more

what can I say.. took the 75 cb550 ito Kurt and he worked his magic.. he was very straight forward and accomdating. Coming from Chatsworth to North Hollywood to pick-up my non-op bike foe a very minimal fee.. (less than other motorcycle towing services) carbs cleaned and adjusted, battery, air filter etc.. now it's runinng better than it has since i have owned it.. I have a 750 that will be finding it's way to Kurt very shortly.. Friendly, Honest, Fair -- thank you Kurt you can take your bike to all these new up and coming cafe bike shops orrrrrrrrr you can take it to a gentleman that has 35+ years of experience looking at and diagnosing Motorcycle engines!!! read more

Knowledgeable helpful people upfront and gifted mechanics in back. The prices are great will do business again. Check them out you will be glad you did. read more

This it the only place I take my '71 CB750 for repairs! Kurt Winter is world known as an expert on vintage Hondas, he's honest, experienced and professional. I live down town and make the shlep to his shop, it's well worth it to have someone who knows what they're doing do things right the first time! read more

Kurt is an expert on Honda bikes. He has the experience and knowledge to work on your vintage bike, and can spot flaws in former labor/repairs. If your bike got butchered in Silverlake, then Kurt is the answer to your prayers. read more

I took my 1971 Triumph Tiger to Kurt at Valley Cycles after another mechanic who "specialized" in British bikes couldn't get it to run after four months of "trying" and giving me the runaround. Kurt diagnosed the problem correctly from the start and had my Triumph running like a clock in a couple of days. It now starts with one or two kicks. I wish I had taken my Triumph to Kurt first. it would have saved me a lot of money and added four months of enjoyable riding. Be VERY CAREFUL who you take your vintage bike to. When I picked up my bike from the other shop I couldn't even get my original parts back. Trust a pro like Kurt who grew up on Triumphs and save money and aggravation. read more

Well I know everyone gives him great reviews and that's the reason I went to him...big mistake. I had him tune up my bike (valves, spark plugs, oil change, carb tune) and low and behold it wasn't done. I had to get my bike done somewhere else as my bike was running the same as it ran when I took it in "no improvement". My valves were so tight I couldn't get a feeler guage under the tappet to adjust the nuts on all the valves. Oil was black as night and only after riding in town around 45 miles or so...my carbs weren't synced at all as my bike sounded/felt/ran the same. All I know is that the work was not done, I found another mechanic that did the work at my home showed me how to do the work myself and made my bike run/feel great...I don't believe my bike has ran any better since I've owned it. I also took my wife's bike to get worked on (that's another story, but at least he did help me out on this one). I understand that he's been in business for a long time, but to get shown by another mechanic that nothing was previously done and you pay out your hard earned money is gut wrenching to say the least!! I have never commented on anyone's business before but I had to this time...Lesson learned by me I guess, never again will I be stepping foot in/around this place!! Don't get me wrong Kurt is a nice guy, but IMO takes some of us for a ride if you catch my drift!! read more

Kurt recently got two of our motorcycles that were stored for a long time running. Both motorcycles I worked on myself but had a great deal of difficulty with the carb adjustments. I screwed up the brake assembly on the Ninja, yet he was able to work with me in getting the issues dealt with. I am an aircraft mechanic. I can do certain things, I learned there are a few issues better left to Kurt... So in addition to having a lot of experience and skill with the older bikes, he is very cooperative as well. With no doubt he has my recommendation. read more