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Gaston Motorcycle Werks
210 S Avon St, Gastonia, NC 28054, United States
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Gaston Motorcycle Werks

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Ge
Review №1

Love this place , so glad my racing friend Brad (gsxr 750) Coleman told me about this place!

Gr
Review №2

Always good service at better than average prices.

Ch
Review №3

Cyclemamia was great. Great bikes and vendors. Even better cause, St. Jude. Thanks for a blast and those birria tacos were amazing.

Wi
Review №4

Cycle Mania was awesome. Great oldschool repair shop

Th
Review №5

Had a spectacular custom exhaust created. It is definitely a one off for a 2007 VFR 800. Still allowed for 4 pipes. Also had them create a track bike for me. Will have this place do my work again for sure.

Mi
Review №6

They did a great job with my bike. Its running great and stops on ah dime Awesome to have such a good shop in the neighborhood. Hope they’re in business for many years to come.

Ky
Review №7

They did good work on my bike, but it took 6 weeks to get the bike back. They had a mechanic quit, which I understand, but they didnt bother to let me know how significant a delay they were at and just kept me at a were almost done.

Ma
Review №8

Havent gone in yet, but Benjamin was the only mechanic out 5 others I called that would work on my bike. I have 95 Virago, which I inherited from my grandfather after he passed a couple of weeks ago. Everyone said the carb needed work but they didnt work on bikes that old anymore. Benjamin was nice, mentioned he worked on a few before, and it seems like I need my carbs serviced. He offered his help and Ill be going in on June 29th, Ill make sure to post updates!!

ja
Review №9

Last year, I met Benjamin at the DGR. Ben suggested I do some upgrades on my T100. Enclosed are some before and after shots of my front end. In the words of Arnold, I will be back!

Cm
Review №10

Good People. Cool shop. The entrance is through the gate around back. Wished i lived down the street to have these guys service my everything

Ti
Review №11

Brought my 2014 KX250f in for some sort of wiring issue they figured it out and the bike is 100% better.Professional, good communication, and a fair price. Highly recommend

De
Review №12

They do good work but prices are too high

Na
Review №13

Ben really knows his stuff, is polite, and professional! Helped me set up my suspension for my type of riding, advised me on a fork seal issue (will be saving for a week or two for that one), and invited me to hang out with them when track season rolls around. GMW is definitely a great place to have for the local Motorcycle community.

Jo
Review №14

Good customer service

Ar
Review №15

Benjamin and his crew did an excellent job for me on a recent repair of a 1982 Honda CB750 F. The job was complex and difficult and something I did not want to tackle on my own. Their expertise was invaluable. Highly recommended.

Ry
Review №16

I had called to get some work done to my dirt bike and talked to Benjamin he said bring it on up never been here before but the customer service was great! I couldn’t ask for better customer service his shop also did great work and the price was the best around I highly recommend this shop and will keep bringing my bike back!

Ma
Review №17

Great craftsmanship and quality experience. However, it is a custom shop and certain jobs could take a little longer due to their nature. The end result will be loved.

Ni
Review №18

Had a great experience with these guys. Got a vintage Honda back on the road and running better than ever. Would definitely recommend.

Mi
Review №19

To Russia and back! I have a unique motorcycle that left the factory with gremlins and built good enough; its called a Russian Ural. I have chased many issues over 2 years but finally Benjamin was able to balance, fix and troubleshoot all the craziness in order for the bike to run better than ever. Highly recommend 5star. Finally 1 stop shop.

Pe
Review №20

Couldnt be happier with how well my cb350 runs after a tuneup at GMW!

Po
Review №21

Fantastic place if you want the work needed on your bike done right. A little higher priced than a brick and mortar dealership but well worth it. Great guys there also.

Br
Review №22

Over the years I have never felt compelled to write a review of anything. yet Benjamin stepped above and beyond the call of duty to help me out of a fix entirely of my own making, making a housecall and diagnosing an issue for me to get me back and running. hes now worked on both my 77 and 83 hondas, and done a fine job on both. my bikes will only be going to one place. and i love to visit his shop to check out the amazing bikes people bring in to repair and restore. its like a motorcycle museum.

Br
Review №23

I called around for a quote on a tire and these guys were the most helpful by far. The tire wasnt the cheapest, but the service I got was the best so it was more than worth it. The owner (I cant remember his name for the life of me) answered a bunch of my questions and kept me up to date on the process. Id definitely come back to get work done.(My bike is a Ninja 300, but they work on all kinds of bikes)

Ke
Review №24

Benjamins attention to detail alone is well worth going to his shop. As southern people say, they are good people!

Sh
Review №25

I brought an oddball bike here, under interesting circumstances. The owner had no issues working something out, and went above and beyond.Solid shop.

Ri
Review №26

Quality work, knowledgeable and friendly staff. They have done work on my 52 year old bike and my 2 year old bike. Definitely recommend this shop.

CA
Review №27

Great service

Me
Review №28

The boys did a good job on my bike. I wanted it to run and they got it running. they were friendly and helpful. The reason Im giving 3 stars is because they are outrageous on the pricing. I personally wont be returning. Note this has nothing to do with customer service or lack of skill. Im not rich by any means but Im sure I can find a knowledgeable mechanic at reasonable prices.

pi
Review №29

Got bike problems? Get them solved here.

Mi
Review №30

Simply a great experience! They know their stuff and did a great job explaining the process. No surprises! I will be taking my bike back any time service is needed. In case you missed it, they are awesome!

M
Review №31

Benjamin has a love and passion for the sport of motorcycling and the motorcycling community that few possess. I’ve seen him show up at a track, set up a tent and essentially serve up his skills and expertise, gratis, to anyone that needed help. I’ve also seen the results of what Gaston Motorcycle Werks can do too. Not your typical motorcycle shop…much better!

Da
Review №32

Benjamin takes a lot pride in doing an excellent job and he should because his work is incredible. He also truly cares for his customers and is adamant that they have a stellar experience. Rock on!

Mi
Review №33

Ran the bill up... On my 89 fzr 1000. That has over 5000.00 worth of motor work done to it!!! I took it in 2 get running. Because of sitting.... I MADE IT CLEAR. CARBURETORS. Had to be RIGHT!!! He got it running. But it still breaks out!!! After not fixing my addressed problem With the carburetors!!! Told me 2 just ride it... What a joke. Kept trying to put my bike down. Because of age & condition... Which this is what he prides him self in being so good @ .and bein use to seeing @ his shop. WHAT A WASTE OF A 1000.00 BUCKS. PLEASE TAKE YOUR BIKE TO LEES PERFORMANCE!!! YULL BE GLAD YOU DID.

Je
Review №34

I couldnt find a decent repair shop to work on my ancient (1998) Honda ST1100. It was running really rough, seemed to be carb problems. I had brought it to Lees Performance maybe two years ago for the same issue and $800 later it wasnt running any better. So id stopped riding it for the most part. I figured Id give it one more shot before getting rid of it. And Im glad I did! Carb issues are gone and it runs probably better now that it has the entire time Ive owned it. Really, really great work guys!!!!

Da
Review №35

I took my 73 CB350F to have a few issues worked out. They did a great job and they were quick. They even made arrangments to take my bike on a Saturday when they are normally closed. I highly recommend taking your bike there.

Ma
Review №36

Gaston Motor Werks is the ONLY place my husband will ever take his bike to from now on! After bad experiences at another shop, AND wasting over $1,000.00, he then took his bike to GMW. Benjamin found out what it needed, did the carburetor work on it, and got it running PERFECT!! GMW isn’t local to us, BUT we will definitely drive the distance to get the excellent service they offer. Thanks Benjamin!

St
Review №37

GMW is a great shop. Benjamin is very good with modern and vintage bikes. He has my 1966 Honda 305 Scrambler back running nicely after a long period in storage. Your bike will be in good hands at Gaston Motor Werks.

Aa
Review №38

To start off, I highly recommend this business when it comes to maintaining and repairing your bikes. I recently bought a bike and had no knowledge of its history other than the previous owner made some modifications that were less than ideal. Had Ben run through the whole bike, oil change, carbs, led signals and resolving a few leaks. Time took more than initially expected so the price was higher than first quoted. I didnt fight it and he offered to comp some of the service to help me out. This means a lot because I didnt even ask for a lower price. Stand up guy, awesome business. Will definitely be back.

Ja
Review №39

Ben does amazing work on vintage bikes! I get compliments on my 71 Honda CB 750 wherever I go. Thanks Ben!

Ph
Review №40

I met Benjamin, just over one year ago, and through many visits to the shop, I witnessed numerous re-habitations of many classic rides. The attention to detail, love and respect that he places on his work is obvious and commendable. Rest assured... you need work done, it shall me done, correctly, and with care and at reasonable cost!!!!Thanks GMW!!!!!!!!!!

Ma
Review №41

I,m from out of town and it was a holiday weekend and he still found time to install a tire I brought in on my wheel. He even cleaned the wheel up and it was a mess. Nice small shop and good service. Hard to beat that.

Ge
Review №42

Nice guy. Did a great job on my 1970 Suzuki Titan. The bike runs great now!

Cr
Review №43

Benjamin is top notch. I have a 1980 Honda CBX and it needed a carb rebuild and a few other things. I have owned the motorcycle since new and I am very particular about who services it and the work performed. I am delighted to have it back in perfect working order. This is the place for any bike, but more specifically, unique bikes.

St
Review №44

They do great work, and enjoyed talking with the whole crew!

Ro
Review №45

Ben and Jessie are magic. Amazing work with quality second to none. Ill take anything 2 wheels to them from here on out!! Love them!

Ad
Review №46

I needed a place to take my 74 CB750 and 4 separate friends recommended I call Benjamin at GMW. Nothing but good things to say, Ill be the next person to make that recommendation!Thanks for fixing me up guys!

Ad
Review №47

I want to thank GMW for all their help and time on my machines. They are treated better here than that at my own house! As a matter of fact, i am now a better bike daddy because the knowledge and experience this shop has to offer. Ive learned a lot from Benjamin- Kudos for being an amazing business that really does care. Customer for life😄

To
Review №48

Turned away my business with an attitude over the phone.

Ba
Review №49

Great work. They do great restorations. Five star place. Thanks Benjamin. !!

Mi
Review №50

Benjamin is a MOTORCYCLE GENIUS! Long story short, Benjamin did what no other mechanic could do when it came to making my 1991 FZR 1000 (exup valve removed by previous owner, I could honestly shoot them for doing that) a super-strong running bike. Other motorcycle shops wouldnt touch it and I personally didnt think it could be done. But with his expertise, he did the impossible and has me on the road with a bike that I can be proud to own. Thanks so much Benjamin! You have earned a customer for life!

Ch
Review №51

An absolute Jewel! Benjamin, and everyone else, were very friendly. After going to several shops with my Ninja 250 no one could, or was willing to, take care of me. Benjamin maintenanced and cleaned the carbs and had me back on the road in no time. A reasonable price, great service, and now the only place Ill be taking my rides. You cant go wrong with Gaston Motorcycle Werks! 😁

Jo
Review №52

Great bang for the buck. Ben took care of my Triumph Daytona 675. She runs tip top; if you want great customer service and a job well done, this is the place to go.

Ja
Review №53

Had my bike serviced here, Benjamin was incredibly knowledgeable and quick. I later sold the bike with him on consignment and was very satisfied with the situation.

ca
Review №54

They did a great job worked with me on paying the bill did an amazing job on fixing my bike I wont take my motorcycles anywhere else to get fixed

Sh
Review №55

Great service and friendly people,will never go nowhere else.never had any problems everything is always done like I wanted and is done right the first time truly the best place around

da
Review №56

I have had tires mounted there and a welding repair on a faring bracket - tubing. Absolutely no complaints - a real professional shop - and having a pleasant person to deal with is always better.

Me
Review №57

GREAT CLEAN SHOP, GREAT SERVICE AND PRICE. BEN IS THE BEST AROUND!!!

St
Review №58

GMW performed a mechanical miracle on my 1978 Goldwing. I took it there in non-running condition and within one day Benjamin had it purring like it was new. New timing belts were also installed. When I need new tires I get a great price on the tires and install. I have also referred several bike friends to the shop with the same results. Thanks GMW!

Lu
Review №59

Great mechanic.. very clean shop.Resonable prices.Will defenetly take my bike back .

Ch
Review №60

Love these guys. Very knowledgeable and great customer Service.

Ge
Review №61

Benjamin has been great to work with. I have a bit of an unusual project and his advice has been spot on.

ER
Review №62

My Baby, a 1993 Honda CBR600f2 in nearly mint condition with 34k miles that Ive owned since college developed a carb problem. The good folks at GMW rebuilt the carburetors, took care of a few miscellaneous items and had me back on the road in less than 2 weeks. Really knowledgeable, and did what they said they would do. Highly recommended for bikes that need that extra attention to detail.

Mi
Review №63

I own 5 motorcycles and GMW has worked on them all. From the 1970s inline 4s to my more modern SV650 track bike, Benjamin has the skills to fix whatever I bring to his way. Im not just talking tuning and tire changes, he can diagnose and solve the tough problems. Hes a good fabricator too!

Ro
Review №64

Took my 1980 KZ550Ltd to them to resolve startup issues after two prior failed efforts by other mechanics. GMW diagnosed it correctly, made a number of free suggestions I might try for improved ride and delivered my bike back in short order, running like a swss watch. I would recommend GMW to anyone riding older motorcycles without hesitation!

C
Review №65

Dropped off a 1972 Yamaha 100 LS2 in Sep 2017 and picked it up 7/2/18. Though it was a wait, the crew at GMW pulled off what no other Motorcycle repair shop in Gaston, Mecklenburg, or the surrounding counties was willing to do; they brought it back to life. According to the license plate, the Motorcycle last ran around 1980 where after it sat in a Garage rusting away. Being a Yamaha product, I thought any Yamaha Dealer would have took it in no problem, but soon as I told them its a 1972 they acted as if they got spooked. Luckily, one repair shop told me about GMW and the crew took on the challenge. Im the 3rd Generation owner and itll eventually be passed down to the 4th. For anyone in the Gaston and surrounding counties that have a Vintage Motorcycle in need of some TLC, GMW is the place to go!

Ra
Review №66

Benjamin is a straight-shooter. Knows bikes. Communicates.

Cl
Review №67

This place makes me so happy! So love this outfitt!#captain Clayton HOTELLING pastor @anchorfamiliychurch

Ma
Review №68

Best shop in region for vintage ride repair. No matter the make or the weirdness of the problem, these guys will work it out.

Ja
Review №69

Benjamin Segal and his team just finished the rescue of my 1977 Suzuki GS750.Carburator rebuild/resync, front forks seals and oil replaced, break lines flushed and several misc fixes.The entire experience was GREAT!!

Na
Review №70

Wonderful experience. Ive taken my 1982 KZ750 to a handful of people over the years and Ive always come away broke and disappointed. GMW not only fixed the issues we talked about, but spent extra time ironing out long standing problems that other shops couldnt fix because thats just how old bikes are. I just took my KZ back for maintenance, and GMW will be the only place I take it. I have literally searched for years for a shop like this. Five stars, all day.

Ke
Review №71

Was very helpful, with what I needed

Ro
Review №72

To Whom is reading this I want you to know that Gaston Motorcycle Werks in Gastonia, NC has my support in all the work they do. In the Summer of 2016 I had the opportunity to travel from the west coast to the East Coast. Anyone who knows motorcycles knows that theres guarantee maintenance in such a long-distance like I road(6,000 miles). It was hot and my least favorite humid(Something us california folk don’t have). Calling shops all morning, no one could get me a new tire and brakes that same day. I was starting to get low on money and i figured I’d try one last place and well I’m glad I did. Benjamin is who I spoke with, and come to find out is the man behind it all at Gaston Motorcycle Werks was able to get me in that day to handle all I needed. Not only did Benjamin explain this history of his shop and how he started(Which was in his garage by the way) I was also able to walk back with him as he worked on my bike and got to just conversate with him and see him do what I needed to be done rather than waiting in a waiting room. Benjamin has gave me great inspiration to open my own shop since I am going to be attending a mechanics School very soon. That day I walked out of that shop with with everything I needed plus a new shirt! I was so happy, until I got home and washed the new shirt to find out my washer had a problem and ripped the brand new shirt up.Benjamin if you ever see this just know I’ll be back to visit and see what new cool projects you got going on also maybe I can get another shirt to rep it in california.Best of luck,Robert

Be
Review №73

Ive been going to GMW for over 3 years and my 2013 Thruxton ONLY gets worked on by Benjamin at GMW! Great mechanic & his prices/services are UNBEATABLE.-Michael Lauer

Je
Review №74

This is the best motorcycle repair shop in the county...

Fr
Review №75

GMW did some paint work for me on my 74 CB750. The job was done well at a fair price..

je
Review №76

Wonderful place to have your bike repaired

my
Review №77

Good staff.

Eu
Review №78

Great service very dependable.

Er
Review №79

They are not good at what they do.The staff that works there are young and the owner just cares about making money...with any old temporary fix.....

Ru
Review №80

Great shop!!!

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  • Address:210 S Avon St, Gastonia, NC 28054, United States
  • Site:http://gmw-ltd.com/
  • Phone:+1 704-671-4585
Categories
  • Motorcycle repair shop
Working hours
  • Monday:Closed
  • Tuesday:10AM–6PM
  • Wednesday:10AM–6PM
  • Thursday:10AM–6PM
  • Friday:10AM–6PM
  • Saturday:10AM–6PM
  • Sunday:Closed
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible entrance:Yes
Offerings
  • Oil change:Yes
Amenities
  • Mechanic:Yes
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