Aloha Cycles
725 4th St, Vero Beach, FL 32962
Aloha Auto and Cycle was started after the owner tried to buy a motorcycle from the local "box" shop. Owned by a bunch of car dealers, he was turned off by the lack of knowledge by the salespeople and high dealer fees, a signature of Used Car lots. He decided to open a user friendly shop. We sell quality used bikes of all makes and models. We believe two wheels are two wheels. We are bike enthusiasts selling bikes that you can ride off the lot in full confidence.
Let's face it, buying a bike on the internet can be very intimidating. As e-commerce has become a viable, competitive way to buy a motorcycle, protect yourself with the following advice.
Contact the shop and speak with the owner, if he has no time for you....
Make sure you are purchasing from a reputable shop, one that has a history. Ask about tire tread, recent service, surface rust, or anything that would make the bike not perfect. Make sure the title is readily available and has no issues. Branded, salvaged, or destructed bikes, are not a good bet, unless you plan on having time to do the work that may need to be done. Make sure the title is in the name of the bike owner.
At Aloha, the owner is involved in the purchase and inspection of the entire inventory. Our shop is small, with a limited inventory, but what we do sell is in the condition described and will arrive as expected. Our overhead is lower than the big 'BOX' shops allowing us to price very competitively.
Our bikes all are sold after a complete inspection and detail.
Reviews
02/10/2009
Provided by YP.comThis shop has excellent bikes. They are clean and well taken care of. The shop is small but clean. The store has ample parking and the salesman is friendly and well informed. All that said I had a terrible experience here. I went to see a bike with my husband. I really liked the bike but it was at the top of my price range so I wanted to sit on it for while. I mentioned to the salesman that I would be back to test drive it. The next day I was in an accident (not bike or auto related). Because I was hurt but liked the bike so much I asked an older male friend of mine to test drive the bike. He did and liked it. After a few weeks I was feeling better and after riding my 250 Honda around for a few more weeks I went back to test drive the bike. I was told the owner had to approve test drives. I left me cell and asked that he call me when I could take it out. The owner called me back within the hour and told me that he didn't allow test drives because the bike doesn't have insurance and if there was an accident he would be liable. My first reaction was understanding, he needs to protect his business. However, how do you expect to sell used motorcycles if you don't allow test drives? Then it dawned on me he had allowed my male friend to test drive the bike just a few weeks earlier. When I politely confronted him he admitted that he did allow test drives on a case by case basis. He said that if a guy shows up on a dyno glyde and wants to test drive a 750 shadow he's going to take the chance. I understand his logic but it still sounds like discrimination to me. I am not sure if it because I am only 27 or because I am a female. Either way you should know what you are dealing with before you go to Aloha Cycle.
It is not gender, but experience. If you have no experience and want to test ride a motorcycles, the liability and consequenses are more extreme. If you are fresh out of the riding course, I cannot allow you to test ride a bike.
07/16/2008
Provided by YP.comLooked for a good used motorcycle that was described correctly. These guys are right on, with fair prices, and a knowledgeable staff.
More Business Info
Where you can get great deals on used wheels
- Hours
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- Brands
- honda, kawasaki, suzuki, victory, yamaha
- Payment method
- check, debit, financing available, paypal, visa, master card, cash
- Location
- On Old Dixie Hwy south of 4th Street, and north of Oslo Road.
- Categories
- Motorcycle Instruction, Driving Instruction, Motorcycle Dealers