Before taking my 97' evo chopper to Top Dead I spoke to Bret on the phone. He was really friendly…read moreover the phone and text me about scheduling a time to bring my bike down. This was convenient and honestly I like the personal touch. Bret is super knowledgable about Sportsters and overall motorcycle mechanical knowledge. I know enough to be dangerous but when it came to figuring out a tricky brake problem Bret opened up a can of worms but was able to track down the problem and fix it the RIGHT way. I am honestly thankful for people who are unwilling to do something wrong just because it's cheap or maybe even what you ask them to do. Bret gave me his best advice on the issue, we came up with a plan and I rode off into the sunset. I'll definitely be back and am really thankful for the help I got at TDC.

This was the second time I've been to Top Dead Center Cycles within the past 16 months. Brett and…read morehis wife Julie, run a top-notch motorcycle maintenance shop in Austin, Texas. I visit my son in Austin, Texas every year from Las Vegas, Nevada. I have all my bike needs fulfilled at Top Dead. I'd say that's a pretty damn good endorsement. I will be back when coming through Austin next year.

This is the best place to buy a bike. No outrageous fees, they are honest people over here. I drove…read more3.5hrs to get my bike from them and I promise you wont find a better place to buy a bike.

I came in to look at a used motorcycle and while I appreciate the staff taking the time to let me…read moreview and test ride the bike, the overall presentation and experience fell far short of what you'd expect when spending that kind of money. The motorcycle had obvious cosmetic drop damage (scuffed clutch cover, exhaust, and bar end), which I understand can happen on used inventory and I was told about before hand because I noticed a scuff on the clutch cover so I asked the shop owner about it. What concerned me was the complete lack of basic preparation and presentation: the bike was dusty/dirty, and both the rear brake reservoir and coolant were sitting right on the low line. If a shop asks for top-dollar pricing, basic fluid top-offs and wiping down the machine should be the bare minimum standard before putting it on the floor. When I asked about coverage or warranty options for peace of mind regarding the drop history, I was told they don't offer extended warranties because "it's a used bike and you never know when an engine might blow," beyond a basic 30-day dealer guarantee. Expecting a buyer to take on 100% of the long-term risk on a tipped-over machine without even properly prepping or topping off the fluids doesn't build confidence in their intake or inspection process. I chose to walk away and hold onto my money. I recommend future buyers thoroughly inspect any pre-owned inventory here before making a deal.

Came here for my first time to get a new tire and glad I did. Everyone was nice. The service was…read morefast. They had good prices for riding gear. Other place I go to they are kinda mean and take days to change a tire. Kents did it in an hour with friendly service. I will be back for my motorcycle and motorcycle accessory needs.

We had an absolutely fantastic experience at Kent Powersports of Austin, TX, and we're thrilled…read morewith our purchase of two e-bikes--a 79bike Falcon GT and a Talaria MX5! From start to finish, the team at Kent Powersports made the process smooth, exciting, and stress-free.A huge shoutout to Maribel, who was an absolute rockstar in helping us with both purchases. She was incredibly knowledgeable about the e-bikes, patiently answering all our questions and guiding us to find the perfect models for our needs. Maribel's enthusiasm for the 79bike Falcon GT and Talaria MX5 was contagious, and her expertise gave us confidence in our choices. She went above and beyond to ensure we understood every feature and felt great about our decision.The showroom at Kent Powersports is impressive, with a great selection of high-quality bikes and gear, and the staff's passion for powersports really shines through. Maribel's friendly, no-pressure approach made the entire experience enjoyable, and the delivery process was seamless. We've been riding our e-bikes all over Austin, and they're an absolute blast--perfect for cruising the city or hitting the trails!If you're in the market for e-bikes or powersports gear, Kent Powersports is the place to go. Ask for Maribel--she'll take care of you like family! Thanks for an awesome experience, and we'll definitely be back. #AustinEbike #KentPowersports

Scammer and Thief If you need a spark plug change ask for…read moreNikki is the man for you If you need to be hung on the phone ask for jackie . you should ask them to start your bike before to pay anything or they will charge you more and more . I paid more than a 1000 dollars and refuse to pay the last 577 dollars that was supposed to be 400 after 5 month of supposedly work on it . Now I got a bike that don t start right away and sound like a lawnmower. Can t go on the highway with it . They have a 90 days warranty for you to know . But after you bring the bike because it s not working . Mister ego Nikki told me he could not work for free . You should work right the first time and not telling your customer that you were missing some cleaning produce that is not professional at all . So if you need to get your gaz thank clean and your fuel pump replace I would not recommend this place . If I can make you save money . I told him ( Nikki if you forgot the name of the thief ) that was my everyday vehicle . The response was we re going to be the fastest they could . ......... 5 months of lift and uber to go to work . I could have get a new bike for the work for free .

Nikki Jackie Hamilton Tim.. All are AMAZING to work with. Every time I come here and get my bike…read moreserviced they never fail to amaze me with the customer service and pricing.. Everytime I leave here my bike feels like a whole new bike in the greatest way! 10/10 recommend coming here!

Website shows a photo of an old school cafe racer. I call and ask a couple questions, "EJ" is kinda…read morea smart ass , proceeds to tell me they don't work on anything past 2015. Misleading, unhelpful, and generally just don't seem like they know how to run a successful business.

iWe just had our 2005 Arctic Cat 500 ATV serviced here. They overhauled the carburetor to resolve…read moresome starting and running issues, replaced a damaged CV axle and wheel bearing, completely overhauled the brake system and performed a major service. Now the vehicle is fully serviceable. And a great job was done on it. The price was right and the results were terrific. We were kept informed all along the process of repairs and no surprises. We had this unit serviced 3 years ago at a dealership and it was never right. This is our little tractor around the homestead used for hauling brush and tools for yard work as we maintain several acres. It runs like a new machine now and will give us years of service.

I have a 2018 RINET that had an unfortunate event, cracking the right cylinder to the point it…read moreliterally would make my jeans soaked. Not a daily. I paid a good price, tried to replace the cylinder myself and it worked for a month. Depressing. I found Ben online, w fairly specific requests that many mechanics would refuse. Nothing outrageous, and I think it reflected his confidence in BMW boxer motors, even a more modern four year old one. "It's the same engine, more or less". For some reason, I was sold on that. I had seen the engine apart, and I had to agree. I brought the bike not running, repaired ineffectively by me. He helped guide me which parts he thought were important...which took a few weeks. BMW parts are SLOW if they're not in the states. "A 2018 RNINET CYLINDER? Let me check mother Germany." Three months ....Anyhooo....Ben is smart as a tack, personable and a born teacher. He loves these bikes and understands them. I gave him every bit of information I had for the bike....LOTS. I think he opened it up once for torques. One of THOSE guys. I know, he graciously allowed me to WATCH him work and help when I could. I wouldn't count on it, but very generous act. He also allowed my dead bike to sit in his garage waiting for Berliner's get their shit together. I can't remember if I paid him a little extra sunthin sumthin, for the pain...but it wasn't from his suggestion if I did. Ben doesn't seem like that kinda guy. Bike fired up, and has been settling over the last several thousand miles. I love my bike. BMW always told me..."don't replace the cylinder, it won't ever be the same." That's easy for them to say. I don't know if it's the same or not as I've done little to the bike. Scrape a baby possum off my face plate...but that's my head. I paid under 4 grand for the bike. Under one for the repair? Might drag little at 2k in first gear coming out of driveway....wtf do I want? I drove a 1100 cc NINJA when I was a kid. This is much classier and I don't have paper plates at the little car show around these parts. My bike looks used but imagine a beautiful woman waking up in your bed, for no reason determined, she looks as hungover as you feel not perfect but just RIGHT...smells amazing...stays the after noon...maybe even dinner again when she orders Vietnamese food you didn't know existed. Nobody complained. I couldn't prove the bike is slower pre or post accident and repair even I wanted to. I've pushed 120 mph easy. Ben is not a bullshitter. He speaks in a manner that suggests he's thoughtful of what comes out of his mouth but has a sense of humor too that spurts out. HE GENUINELY WANTS TO DO A GOOD JOB. He's willing to ask himself questions and make moves that others may not. But he won't do it without asking YOU FIRST. After three thousand miles I'm perfectly happy.

Ben replaced my clutch plates and added some accessories (bar end mirrors, bar riser and shorty…read morelevers) to my 2006 Ducati Monster. He is professional and fast with excellent communication along the process. I'm thankful that I now have a mechanic for my Ducati that I like, know and trust!

I have two Lectric ebikes, and to be honest, I don't know much about bikes at all. I am more of a…read morecar guy. When one of my bikes would not turn on and the tire even came off the rim after I aired it up, I had no idea where to start or who to call. A quick Google search led me to BirdDog BikeWorx, and I was excited to find a mobile bike service that comes to you. Nathan came out in the pouring rain and spent about an hour working on both bikes. He got everything up and running perfectly with a repair and full tuneup, and took the time to make sure I understood what was going on. He is extremely professional, very knowledgeable, and clearly takes pride in his work. You do not come across many businesses like this anymore. He genuinely puts the customer first and makes sure you are completely satisfied before he leaves. If you need bike service, I highly recommend BirdDog BikeWorx. Outstanding experience from start to finish.

Fast, super convenient, friendly, affordable. What else would you need?…read more He stopped by for a power meter upgrade and it was great! I highly recommend!

I am the original owner of a 1972 Honda 750K2. Had it restored in Virginia over 10 years ago…read more Used to take it to a different shop, but eventually they refused to work on it for anything other than easy tune-ups. Had an oil leak at the cylinder head. Finally found Rathbone a couple of years ago. Trevor and the crew were able to diagnose the issue and told me what had to happen (engine had to come out to fix the seals in the head). Ordered a complete seal kit and replaced all the seals in the engine, cleaned and adjusted the carbs, tuned, etc. Great work. The bike has run like a watch. Starts right up, no leaks cold or hot.

fantastic spot! trevor and matt are both extremely knowledgeable and always answered any question i…read morehad. i've had multiple bikes there over the years and have seen some awesome projects roll out - i have and will continue recommending this shop to anyone looking for work in the area. ... also, the donut shop next door slaps so, you can snag a treat when you drop off your ride

The sign at the cash register reads "shoplifters will be beaten to death". This isn't a Harley shop…read morefor dentists or lawyers, its a functional, dirty, piece of Americana. Maybe there is a Gimp hanging in the back somewhere I don't know. I ventured in here to have a set screw inserted into a polished nickel pipe. Its not what they necessarily do but I figured if they can build a hog from spare parts they can surely fix my issue. They looked at it, conferred, then began work. $17.50 later they did just what I asked. If I were a dentist this is where I would have my bike tweaked just so i looked cool. I am no dentist my friend but for 15 minutes I looked pretty damn cool.

If you like ultra-clean and pretty surroundings to hang around in while your bike gets worked on,…read morego to one of the two Harley dealerships in town. On the other hand if you don't mind a little grease or dust, and being surrounded by thousands of used parts from bikes of all ages, go to Bud's. This is how a motorcycle shop should be. Honest dealings from straight up bikers. It's the real deal. If other customers (or shop staff) that may or may not be currently in an outlaw motorcycle club scare you, this is not the shop for you. I came here to get some mufflers installed one morning. The price they quoted me on the phone was just over half the price Central Texas Harley gave me. (This is one of those times I was hesitant to tell the Yelping public about a place I wanted to keep secret, for fear of it being overrun with bargain hunters, but I just had to give praise when praise is due) I was told to pull my bike around back to the garage area. A young man named Richie was tasked with switching out my mufflers. He was friendly and quick with a wrench. As he got to work, I decided to walk down to nearby Juan in a Million for some breakfast tacos. To go. By the time I came back with the tacos, she was all put together and ready to roll. Sweeet.. Then I was directed back inside to pay, where I also inquired about certain modifications I could make to increase performance. The man who appeared to be in charge quoted me great prices. I will most definitely return again and again to keep my girl serviced and fully accessorized.

Got my bike back from Mikey's a few days ago and I can't stop smiling at how much more comfortable…read morethe bike is! The seat adjustment allows my back to feel way way better and now I really feel the speed of the bike thanks the carb re build and brand new clutch. The clutch is life-changing. I cannot believe I was driving it with the older clutch literally feels like a brand new bike. The sissy bar that Mikey created is literally incredible and couldn't be more perfect. I'm very happy. Thank you so much. I highly recommend this shop for anything as basic as an oil change to anything as in depth as custom fabricating a sissy bar to your exact specs. Best shop in town by far!

From the owner: Mikey's Motorcycles is a local Personal Motorcycle Service. Accepting most makes and models. We…read morehandle everything from General Service/Repairs to Full Custom Fabrication and Performance Modifications. Strictly Appointment Only. Offering Transportation/Drop Offs as well, in a secure enclosed trailer.