Independent Motorcycle Repair

As you drive down main street Philomath, Ore, right across the street from the Java Connection coffee shop at 1623 Main St. is a building that usually has motorcycles of different brands sitting in front of the open shop door. This is the door of Independent Motorcycle Repair, a shop that will fix just about anything with two wheels for less than most dealers.

Jonas Fleck, the owner and lone mechanic at Independent Motorcycle Repair, grew up in Germany, working on his own bikes. He started his shop about 12 years ago, just running it part time while he was still working another job. After getting laid off from that job, through the support and encouragement of his wife, he started working at his shop full time. He was doubtful at first, but through a strong work ethic, and a desire to succeed, he built his business into something that he can make a living off of.

“Ten years ago I never would have believed that I would have had any of this,” Jonas says as he waves his hand indicating the shop and the two BMW bikes parked in there. “Two bikes and my own motorcycle shop.” He truly enjoys getting up to go to work in the morning and appreciates the things he has worked for.

After having done this for so many years, he has gotten his turn around time down to an average of two to three days for tune-ups and services and an average of three to four weeks for a complete engine rebuild. Dirt bikes and four wheelers can get regular services done, but Jonas mostly concentrates on the street bikes, except for the old Indians and Triumphs.

With shop rates at a mere 65 dollars an hour, running your bike by for a tune up, or new tires is something that will benefit you and your trusty steed.

Jonas Fleck

Owner Independent Motorcycle Repair

Sandra Amerman

Family Friend

Pete Weber

Customer