Buyer Beware, Liars and Scammers I saw an engine on eBay for…read moremy VT1100 Honda in April 2024 and contacted Ricks Motorcycle to confirm the 1998 model would fit my 1995 model bike prior to purchasing the engine. I was told the engine would work for my bike by Sara, and I purchased the engine direct without going through eBay (big mistake). Once I received the engine, I delivered it to my mechanic who immediately pulled the spark plugs and found they were severely oil fouled. I contacted Sara and was told by owner (Bill) to run a compression test. My mechanic ran a compression test and leak down and the engine failed both tests. I contacted them and even sent video of leak down test; you could easily hear air blowing out the crankcase in the video. I was then told to prep engine for return, which I did promptly. That was early June 2024. Engine sat in my driveway awaiting freight carrier and now its end of September. I kept calling and leaving messages over several months and nobody returned my calls. In my last brief conversation with Sara in August 2024, she told me they have been trying to switch freight carriers and this is why nobody has been in touch. It's been more than a month since my last conversation and I have tried to call them several more times with no response. Engine is now at the junk yard where it belongs.

Rick's is the best! All ways there to help . Answer any questions you have, they know more about…read morehow my bikes running then I do. Prices are good workmanship is great, the staff is Great. I recommend them to everyone.

I've bought 3 bikes from Mike at Plaistow. He's always been easy to deal with and very helpful in…read moregetting me the exact bike that I want at a great price.

I dropped my bike off here on 7/10/25 and paid $392.40 in cash for a full diagnose and to…read morereassemble unit and the work we discussed.When the bike was dropped off 8/1/25 , the bike was in the exact same condition as when I dropped it off -- wires and plugs still disconnected I'm sharing this so other riders can make informed decisions before trusting their bikes and their money here. I strongly recommend getting everything in writing and checking reviews before committing.

They did a great job mounting and balancing my motorcycle tires. Although rather messy outside,…read moreseems like they know what they are doing.

This is a great family shop for your basic motorcycle repairs and inspections. I went there for an…read moreinspection and took me right away. Fast and friendly, after my inspection I asked if he had any fairing screws for my bike and he was reaching for them before I finished. He gave them to me free of charge and saved me from buying $4 OEM screws. I will be going back when I need my brakes bled or new tire put on.

Honest and good work! He was able to look at my husbands bike and fix the issue all in a timely…read moremanner. When he saw it was a simple fix he was honest about it and did not overcharge. We will definitely go back and recommend to anyone needing a motorcycle repair!

From the owner: Motorcycle repair, maintenance, and free consultation. We also specialize in dirt bikes, scooters,…read moreand atv's.

Always a pleasure talking with Al and the crew. No better place to take your bike! Thanks for all…read morethe years of great service!

I have purchased two brand new bikes in under a year from Cycles 128. The dealer was in my new…read morehometown, so I wanted to support them as well as capitalize on the convenience of their proximity to where I live. The first bike was a brand new 2017 Kawasaki Versys X, but it was at their sister dealership in Arlington (Cycles128 doesn't sell Kawasaki). My salesman at the time was Billy, and he was able to have the bike transferred from Arlington to Beverly for me, and I hadn't even put a deposit down on it. yet. This was based on a phone call I had made while on vacation in Costa Rica. Convenient! The whole process was easy, painless, and very relaxed. There was never any pressure or upselling, and it never felt predatory as vehicle sales so often are. Fast forward to just under a year later, and I decided to upgrade to a Suzuki VStrom 650. This time I had the great pleasure of dealing with Ellen Petrilli and Rick Brandano. Yet another chill, great experience. I told them right up front what I was looking for, and with that knowledge, they showed me other alternatives to consider but never discouraging me from my original goal. Their inventory is incredibly vast and a virtual candy store, and I was glad for the other options that were shown to me. I had my heart set on the VStrom, so we got down to business. Worth noting was a little hiccup on Suzuki's part, as their manufacturer website claimed that there were certain accessories included with the bike that tuned out not to be. Not a concern because Rick and C128 were on the case and miraculously got Suzuki to make good on their claim. They didn't have to do that, because most dealerships would predictably claim their hands were tied and just shrug it off. But not these guys. They totally prevailed and saved the day. That I will never forget. The numbers part of the operation was handled by Brad, with whom I had worked with on my prior purchase as well. Another great asset to the company. I now half-expect people to yell "Norm!" when I walk into the place now because I dealt with a lot of people and they're just a warm bunch. Just awesome.

Definitely hands down the worse place to get maintenance done. I dropped my jet ski off on a…read moreSaturday and picked it up on a Tuesday and looks like nothing was done to it. It was in the same spot where I dropped it off. I brought it home and had a buddy look at it and said the same thing. I do not recommend this place. Will definitely not go back.

I love that these guys are local and helped me out on a whim. Kind of pricey I usually go here when…read moreI need my tires replaced or winterizing my motorcycle. They Taught me a lot about proper maintenance.

PPS took care of my motorcycle when I needed new tires, price was right, timing of repair was great…read moreand it's great having a local guy fixing motorcycles because nearest dealership is 20 miles from my house, , great job Precision

If for some crazy reason you are thinking of doing business with Mario Marriotti and Middlessex…read morePowersports you best do your research (including calling the Chemlsford Police Dept.) and prepare to be ripped off. My experience with Middlesex Power Sports / Old Outboard Marina or what ever else Mario is calling himself now, was exactly the same as other reviews you will find on the web if not worse. Mario had my boat for no less than...wait for it...4 1/2 years (not months, years). During which time I stopped in many many times to check on its status. I had to stop in as Mario does not take or return calls. In fact most of the time you can't even leave a message as his message are full. Twice when I visited I found he had been evicted from his place and the boat along with most everything else was gone. Tracking him down to his new location was both time consuming and as anxiety packed as you can imagine. At one point he did have it finished (although not tested) and was delivering it too me only to have the back engine cover fly off on rt 495. Mario did not lock the cover down and it was caught by the wind and flew off. This was a truly rookie mistake that could have easily killed someone. This is a much longer story than I have time to write here but after all the pain, anguish and time, Mario ended stiffing me for $200....sigh. DO NOT LEAVE YOUR BOAT HERE AND ABSOLUTELY DO NOT PAY ANYTHING UP FRONT!

I wanted to trust Mario, but sadly he can best be described as a scam…read more He wanted 1/2 up front, fortunately I only gave him 1/4, because 6 months later I still have no engine back on my boat. He is great at providing excuses and stories of crazy circumstances. He will tell you that all the bad reviews are just crazy "liberal" customers that had unrealistic expectations. I read the other reviews and figured I'd give him a shot. Bad call. Don't make the same mistake.

I'm an older rider who couldn't deal with my HDs 650lbs. any longer. The sales folks talked me into…read morea Kawasaki Eliminator and I couldn't be happier. Also they gave me a fair trade in price.

Extremely rude staff. They were not welcoming what so ever and refused to answer our questions.read more

I took a basic welding class to make a barn star at the Garrison Speed Shop in Mendon,…read moreMassachusetts. I have never welded before or used some of the tools and equipment required. The template pieces were all laid out, but that was it. Co-founder Luke had me read and sign all the releases first, and asked about my experience with welding etc. Being a Veteran myself, Luke as well, and the non-profit supporting Veterans and First Responders, he also made sure to ask me if loud noises or anything would bother me. Every step was explained and demonstrated before I was able to do it, and as nervous as I was at first, it quickly went away knowing he took my safety, the safety of others as well as their shop very seriously. Co-founder Ben also provided some muscle when I was unable to bend the metal myself. In just over 2 hours I had sanded, measured, re-measured, bent , hammered and welded together a really cool one of a kind 5-sided barn star. It was definitely something different to do and it was a really cool and fun experience. 5 stars !

From the owner: The Garrison Speed Shop is a 501(c)3 Non-Profit Organization that empowers Veterans & First…read moreResponders to focus on healing and positive living through Motorcycle Recreational & Vocational programs. We raise funds through fundraisers, corporate sponsorship, and through motorcycle maintenance/repair/performance work to the general public. What better than fixing your bike while helping someone who served our country that could use your help? Services we offer: -General Motorcycle Maintenance/repairs -Self-Service Station hourly rentals (free to Veterans & First Responders) -Media Blasting Services -Media Blasting hourly rentals -MIG & TIG Welding -Metal Fabrication/repair Programs we offer: -General Motorcycle Maintenance Clinics -Motorcycle Performance Clinics -MIG Welding Intro Clinics -Advanced MIG Welding Clinics -TIG Welding Intro Clinics -Advanced TIG Welding Clinics -Metal Fabrication Intro Clinics -Media Blasting Clinics Events at The Garrison Speed Shop -Special social events & fundraisers that support Veterans & First Responders -Special Veteran & First Responder Group Trips and events -Motorcycle fundraiser rides -Open House fundraiser events Check out our website, or better yet, stop by and see what we're about!