INDEPENDENT SHOPS in Illinois

Shop	Comments
Southside V-Twins 12605 South Kroll Drive Alsip, IL 60803 (708) 396-1188	"This indy shop has the best mechanic's in Chicagoland. They've recently expanded to over 3,000 square feet of space. They now sell clothing and collectables as well. No wonder the local Harley dealer can't keep enough work in their service department. Reasonable labor rates and quick turnaround time on services will keep me going to this shop for a long time to come." - DW 06/04
Arlington Motorsports Arlington Heights, IL	"This shop is top-notch, the epitome of what an indie shop should be. Knowledgeable without being snotty, not brand-centric, not aloof. They're all about getting the world on two wheels. The storefront has a limited supply of jackets, pants, boots, helmets, accessories, etc. If they don't have it, they can get it, so it helps to call first and ask them to quote it if it's not in. They do their best to be competitive without being cheap. They sell new imports, but also sell a wide variety of trade-ins from Aprilia to Vespa, and deal fairly with every brand. When calling the shop, ask for the shop manager directly. He has yet to be stumped by me, but he\'s the first to note he doesn't know everything, and is willing to bust his hump to find out the info you need if he doesn't know it. The boys in the shop do A1 work. They all ride in when they can, and put their all into their work. They usually have a lead time of a few days in the fall and winter to several weeks in the spring and summer. If you ask, they'll often work with you to squeeze you in if you have a big ride coming up. All in all, as I said, precisely what an indie shop should be." - NL 01/06
Lockport Custom Cycles 1637 South State St Lockport, IL 60441 (815) 836-0391
Terry's Custom 241 East 4th Latham, IL 62543 (217) 674-3469	"Owner will go out of his way to help any biker who is broke down on the road regardless of make or year. Great service, Great reputation. Also does mail order or internet parts sales." - EL 9/01 "A great full service shop whether you are restoring a classic or just trying to get your scooter to scoot. A warehouse of parts on hand, and usually next day on orders. Also provides honest answers to "dumb" questions. If you're tired of "attitudes" give them a call." - JK 11/01 "Terry is the best. From the old school, he speaks only the truth and is a walking encyclopedia when it comes to old iron. Absolutely, positively the best of the best." - BW 03/03 "Terry's Custom has been in business for over 25 years doing Custom Paint, Rebuilds and Repairs, Complete Restorations and more. We are H-D specialists. Located in a small rural area, we try to make up for not having a large "walk-in" customer base with a growing base of returning mail order customers. We sell parts from numerous aftermarket manufacturers. We have a catalog on paper and online. We get our parts next day and try to ship no later than next day. We handle all orders and questions personally, with the care and respect they deserve. We don't have any desk-jockeys here that have no knowledge of what part fits what bike. We have nearly 30 years of hands-on wrenching experience handling the orders personally. We also try to (and usually can) beat most retail prices. We have examples of our work on the website. We have a direct tech line for info and help links throughout the website. Visit www.terry-zone.com for all kinds of new and used parts. The site is constantly evolving as our inventory changes." - Terry's Custom 11/03 "Terry's is the only mail order/online catalog company I will deal with. Customer service seems to be a dying art, but not at Terry's. Terry's Custom will treat you right, go out of their way to help and get you the best price possible." - AG 11/03
MacAdoo Custom Creations Mt. Vernon, IL	"I just wanted to let you all know about this shop. It's only about a year old & not an H-D dealer but they do work on them & sell aftermarket parts of all kinds for them. They also build custom bikes, either kits or from the ground up. The choice is yours. This dealer is very reasonably priced on everything sold. They will assist you in choosing the right parts for your custom & even paint it for you." - DI 04/03
Midwest Thunder New Lenox, IL 815-462-9836	"They dyno tuned my bike and it is running the best it ever had." - JM 09/02
Sunnis Plain to Insane Cycles Paxton, IL	"Sunnis has been great to me and they get you in and out fast and are very reasonable. Will go back again." - DR 10/06
Engines by Otto 1980 W. US Hwy 30 Sugar Grove, IL (630)466-3900	"The best in our area for performance upgrades, tuning with the SERT or PCIII or general maintenance and repair. Full machine shop and access to a dyno. Biker friendly, honest, will go out of his way to help. Campaigns 3 dragbikes." - DB 08/06
Klink's Motorcycle Specialties 1029 S State St Westville, IL (217) 267-7850	"Just wanted to add my 2 cents about one of my favorite local indy. Started going to Klink's after They found me a heck of a deal on pipes. Since then, Klink's have done many mods to my Ironhead Sporty that no one else in the area would even talk to me about. Thanks again for this web site." - JW 03/03 "Been doing business with Klink\'s for over twenty years. NEVER had a problem getting parts I wanted or repairs made at more than reasonable rates. Their knowledge and attitude is unbeatable. Wouldn't consider anyone else touching my bike." - JG 09/07 "I've taken several bikes to Klink's over the past few years, including Harley's and non-harleys. These guys are great as they will pretty much work on anything and really know their stuff. In my case, they have always been fair in price and never do any work until they pass it by me first. I'd recommend them to anyone." - KK 10/07

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