Absolutely fantastic customer service in the mechanics department. I highly recommend.

My 1973 Moto Guzzi Eldorado was in need of a complete brake job. I do much of the work on my bike but when it comes to brakes, I wanted an experienced mechanic to do the job. After doing a comprehensive internet search I found Vintage Monkey motorcycle specialist in Sacramento. After back-and-forth email communication with Denis at Vintage Monkey I decided this was the place to take my Guzzi. Denis did a great job on my bike. He kept me up to date on the progress of the job including photos, videos, and notes. My Eldorado probably stops better now than when it was brand new. Thanks Denis! If you're looking for a motorcycle shop to work on your vintage bike; Vintage Monkey is the place. read more

Vintage Monkey - My 1973 Moto Guzzi Eldorado - Motorcycle Repair Near Me - Sacramento, California

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Disclaimer: I'm not a biker. But no matter, this shop is a gem for all! The owner Shasta was ever so welcoming, and I could sense the passion for her craft immediately. The floor has a mixture of beautifully restored bikes and project bikes. It feels like a motorcycle museum! The front room has an array of interesting items for rituals and other practices. There's also a bar in the main space of you get thirsty. Something for everyone! I left with a cute tank top and a taxidermy book. The shop will be moving locations soon, so visit by May 23rd if you want to experience Vintage Monkey's current digs! read more

The Vintage Monkey AND "Hot Party Vixens" - Together At Last! SITREP First things first - The Vintage Monkey (TVM) is BIGGER & BETTER! Taking advantage of local real estate & space opportunities, Owner-Proprietor Shasta Smith has moved TVM to the 400 North Block of 16th Street (right before it becomes HWY 160). ANIMAL ROW! I first became aware of this magically industrial & artistic hood when Horse Cow Gallery (my most favorite art gallery EVER in Sacramento) had set-up shop nearby! Now TVM also has as a neighbor "The Steel Donkey!", another repair motorcycle shop. THE SETUP Like the old shop, this new location affords more opportunities to TVM to expand it's operations. (1) MOTORCYLE REPAIR - Primarily in the 1st section, TVM has been a vintage motorcycle repair and restoration shop. The motorcycles - queue up for attention of the talented & expert motorcycle repairpeople - are many! https://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/vintage-monkey-sacramento?select=qv1pEY70PlLR5mZhww4HnA (2) RESTORATION - TVM also has expert craftsmanship in restoration of classic bikes, such as icons from WWII and the 50s. A lot of love, attention & detail work goes into making these beautifies last, fully-functional & road-worthy such as this war-classic! https://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/vintage-monkey-sacramento?select=yf48Ao7FgV1u2QceZtJKtA In TVM's 2nd section, special industrial shelving has been constructed permitting a large revamped display room where classic bikes can be appropriately oogled & ogled by all who come by! https://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/vintage-monkey-sacramento?select=ZcPA1g_Zm6P-LpX0ke2CFg (3) CIRCULAR BAR! Stay tuned for developments as Shasta and her team build an entirely HUGE circular bar in TVM's 3rd section which will be a specially theme Motorcycle-Cafe! The outline is already on the floor and this huge chandelier will be centrally located right over the circular area where Shasta & Bambi L. are standing! [Update: Completed!] https://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/vintage-monkey-sacramento?select=08ZaT52WByXbqqoB28MA0Q (4) HILARIOUS VINTAGE ACQUISITIONS! Now, Vintage Monkey wouldn't be "Vintage" if it didn't have any vintage-craziness, right? So did any of you see Comedians Keegan-Michael Key & Jordan Peele's tongue-in-cheek, stupidly-funny movie KEANU, about a little gangsta kitten that every is fighting over? If you haven't, go check it out sometime, SRSLY! But for purposes of this discussion, there is a TRULY CHEEESY Neon sign that is a major prop in the movie, since it belongs to the club where much of the movie's action takes place. The neon says is a wondrously obscene "Hot Party Vixens"! Here it is in the movie: https://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/vintage-monkey-sacramento?select=tvL72AAZHVJ1jZbWKDIshA AND HERE IT IS AFTER SHASTA ACQUIRED IT! OMFG!!! https://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/vintage-monkey-sacramento?select=EltPxP5ZY6LlCANTtug0lQ Talk about a conversation-starter! "HOT PARTY VIXENS (HPV) RULE!" :D THE LOWDOWN So TVM continues it wonderful trend of quality motorcycle repair & renovation, while also ramping up into the next big phase of creating a wonderful mecca for the motorcycle community! read more

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They did some awesome work on my bike and were super reasonable

Wow this place blows my mind! My boo-thang and I stopped in when we were passing their store and were completely blown away. You can't miss the white-painted brick with a huge "Motorcycle Parking" sign on the side of their building. The Vintage Monkey is filled with loads of amazing trinkets and pieces that catch your eye. They have old motorcycles for display as part of their history museum with little notes about each bike and why that particular one is unique and special. I love the thought that went into designing this place, every item was hand picked and you can tell that they put a lot of love into this baby. When we came in we were immediately greeted by one of the owners, Shasta. She is amazing inside and out. She is inspiring to say the least. This is one badass chick who is passionate about motorcycles. She gave us some insight on their journey to this new location and what they plan on doing with the place. So far they have their motorcycle repair shop on one side of the store and on the other side is their motorcycle museum and motorcycle merchandise you can purchase like shirts, jackets etc. Shasta told us about this big bar/seating area she's trying to incorporate so that people are always welcome after a long ride and hopefully groups will start or end their rides here. I love her passion for the motorcycle community and what she has done so far has been remarkable. We keep popping in here and there to see how it coming along. I don't ride yet but I love being on the back of a bike and I'm super excited for their new renovations. I think it's going to bring the community closer together and it will be a focal point in Sacramento for any motorcycle enthusiast. read more

Called the shop today, spoke to Dennis. He is very nice and keeps good communication. Definitely I will bring my Honda Passport to him to tune it up for the fall. Thanks Dennis. read more

Vintage Monkey - Motorcycle Repair Near Me - Sacramento, California

This shop is a great place to bring your bike over. I put a review for Denis, but Yelp hides my review. I never use Yelp again! They need to respect my review, I did not use any abusive languages, it was an honor review. I have two Yelp users with Yelp. I heard about Yelp hiding reviews, I am being insulted by Yelp!!! read more

Vintage Monkey - Honda - Motorcycle Repair Near Me - Sacramento, California

I love this place! The venue is beautiful! Every year The Vintage Monkey holds a fundraiser dinner in support of the Distinguished Gentleman's Ride, bringing awareness to suicide prevention, prostate cancer, and men's mental health. On top of that, they have a motorcycle service for restoration and maintenance that's second to none! read more

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This place is a special little slice of heaven. Absolutely gets the embers going for those who are into vintage, especially British, motorcycles. I'm talking BSA, Norton, Triumph, Royal Enfield... that Steve McQueen, Barbour jacket, jumping over the barbed wire fence stuff that just hits you right where it makes the heart thump in your throat. Came here for the Triumph Bobber Black & Speedmaster launch event. Met some cool people, got to oggle and try out some amazing bikes. Checked out the workshop. Even got to meet the guys from Triumph and chat a little with them. As a self-confessed motorcycle fangirl, who's been lusting after a proper British motorcycle for years, getting to be around people who understand this crazy fascination was just a dream come true. I can't think of anywhere else in town I could where I could speak to someone in their 60s who's riding around on an original Honda CB750 from the 1970s, and then turn around to have another conversation with a guy in his 20s who's building a rat bike out of scrap parts he found on Craigslist. Gotta fist bump to that. Just too much to handle for my tiny mind. read more

Its a Motorcycle Museum, repair/restoration shop and Event Space!!

I got my first bike ('82 Kawi KZ750) in October, a few weeks before VM opened their doors and unfortunately came upon a decent but altogether lackluster mechanic that didn't know and actively hated on my bike. After paying for him to go back into the same part he couldn't fix over 3 times, I thought their just HAD to be a mechanic in town that knew--and loved--classic motorcycles. Sometime in late November or early December I happened to see the huge mural to my left driving down 16th from my old job. On a whim I looked up the name on the wall and dialed the number. I spoke to Denis and it was obvious this was the mechanic I had hoped was in Sacramento. As soon as I told him what bike I had he told me he rode a friend's once and loved my bike and always wish he had one of his own. He has given so much time and attention to detail to my bike and that motor spins like a damn top now. We have a few more things to do and in all honesty the thing that excites me the most about receiving my paycheck is the knowledge that I can have Denis get me one step closer to making my Café Kawi vision a high-revving, low-end torque reality closing in in your rearview mirror. His depth and breadth of knowledge of classic bikes could fill volumes. Most mechanics out there shoot at mechanical problems with a shotgun; Denis is packing a sniper rifle. Do yourself a huge favor and just take your bike to him first. Your wallet and your bike will thank you. read more

Vintage Monkey - Motorcycle Repair Near Me - Sacramento, California

Is it a motorcycle shop? It it an event space? Is it just a cool and quirky place to visit? It's all of the above and then some. Owner Shasta and company have done a fantastic job of turning this multi-faceted venue into one of Sacramento's newest hotspots. I came down for a friend's birthday party. I know next to nothing about motorcycles except the basic of how to ride one so I wasn't sure initially what I was in for. Turns out the bike shop and the venue itself are next to each other and my fears of balancing a cocktail on someone's expensive hog were unfounded. It is a very cool layout nevertheless. There is a large circular bar area in the middle that is perfect for large groups. I could even envision my band playing in the center someday. There are a number of classic/custom bikes on display on the back wall with a little about what makes them important. It's a fun tour. I could see any kind of event going down here, from a casual mixer to a wedding. I've always been surprised at the limited options for event spaces in Sactown. Now that I know Vintage Monkey is out there, I can put those fears to rest. And if I buy a motorcycle someday and need it repaired, I know where to do that, too. read more

With so few left that have the knowledge and expertise to repair Vintage motorcycles, I consider Denis a NorCal treasure with the expertise to bring these Motorcycles to life. I trust no other to work on both my 1960 Matchless G-12 as well as performance upgrades to my Royal Enfield Interceptor 650. read more

This place and its owner are a gem. It was the best value with all of the amenities that we found near downtown Sacramento. All of our guests commented on how nice of a venue it was and everyone had a great time. Shasta was great, responsive, helpful and followed up as expected. She can also help you find trusted vendors, DJ, caterers, photo both, etc.. Also, they have the coolest chandelier. Give them a call you won't regret it. Enjoy read more

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Literally the most unique and eclectic venue space you will find in sacramento. Oh and if you are a motorcycle owner, check the shop in the back. Hands down the most creative space I've seen in a long time. read more

I brought my uncles rare early Honda Dream here to get it back on the road. Denis understood our goals and wishes, and did exactly what we needed him to do. If you need motorcycle repairs or maintenance I high recommend his services. If you need a venue for your party, wedding, conference, or WHATEVER, this is the coolest spot I've seen in any town. Industrial beauty, and surrounded by vintage bikes! I'm in heaven. read more

If you love classic motorcycles this is a place to visit. If you own classic motorcycles Shasta and Denis are people you need to know to keep that nije tip top. I have been coming here since they opened and the facility is geared for both service and repair as well as event with a unique moto flair. The collection is unique and service excellent. There is a reason there is a waiting list for service as they are among the best there is. Check them out! read more

This is my favorite location for an event. From the people who work there to the decor and general vibe. I want to create an event just to have it here. Thank you, Shasta! read more

The location was great and the decor was awesome and it was definitely a cool place for a work event however the only draw back is the bathroom situation. There were only two single bathrooms which is already an issue when you're having a large party and the bathrooms are right next to the stage where the band played so it was a bit awkward seeing a large line right next to the band and the speakers. Other than that it's a cool venue and the round bar it's a really good idea because it does help the food lines move a bit faster when there is a large party. read more

We just had a mans gathering from our church. Nice place, cool antique bikes, only one problem is a parking. read more

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What a fun little spot in the heart of downtown. I just happened upon this gem while out for a ride. I was greeted by a lovely woman who introduced herself as the owner. She walked me around and gave me a bit of history of the building and her background. She introduced me to their head mechanic who obviously loves his job by the excitement on his face while we spoke about bikes and our love for antiques. Thanks guys I'll be back in a few weeks to have the bike worked on!! read more

Denis helped me evaluate the condition of and spruce up my old motorcycle before selling it and was so wonderful. He answered all my (and the buyer's) extensive questions without getting annoyed and didn't talk down to me as a girl rider (a problem I've encountered almost everywhere else I've taken a bike). Plus he got the work done really quickly and affordably. I'll only be taking my bike here from now on! read more

the best shop in sac! great customer service and such a wonderful shop! check out the bikes and the wonderful staff!