Departure Bike Works

Departure Bike Works, a tradition in Richmond since 1973, is a full-service store with a passionate staff. We build custom motorcycles by design. Harleys, trikes, choppers, bikes, classics, parts, rebuilds, handicapped hand controls, builder customs from mild to wild for the common rider! Custom made motorcycles designed and built by bikers. We sell new, partial, or complete custom bikes and specialty parts. Our staff has been here with us for many years. Our Sales, Parts, and Service Departments include the friendliest and most knowledgeable people in this industry. If you are in the area, please come into the store. Friendly faces and helpful information are always available!

Our Services

At Departure Bike Works, we offer a wide range of services to meet all your motorcycle needs. Our services include:

Full Service Shop

You need it. We do it. Our Full-Service shop is able to perform everything from regularly scheduled maintenance to many performance upgrades. You do not have to return to the dealership for these types of services. We make sure to hot test each engine we work on before shipping, so you can be 100% certain it will perform as expected when it arrives. You can count on Departure Bike Works to handle the following services as well as much more:

• Scheduled maintenance service
• Oil and filter service
• Tire mounting and balancing
• Tune up service
• Complete engine rebuilds (including Hot Testing)
• Cylinder head and valve work
• Transmission repairs and rebuilds
• Carburetor & fuel injection cleaning & tuning
• Exhaust
• Suspension
• And much more.

Frame Work

Frame repair you can trust. The foundation of any bike is the frame. Our frame table and complete collection of fixtures, allow us to straighten, repair, and custom build frames from the ground up. If you've purchased a classic bike that needs a frame inspection or restoration, you can count on our expert team to get the job done for you.

Indian Frames

Due to the classic nature of many Indian Motorcycles, most repair shops do not have the tools or expertise to work on Indian frames. We are proudly one of the few bike shops on the east coast that repairs Indian frames. If you have an Indian frame that needs work, please reach out to us today!

Custom Fabrication

Turning your vision into reality. From custom built parts to complete rebuilds, we have the expertise and complete machine shop to fabricate. We have been turning out custom bikes and parts for decades, and we take great pride in our ability to make your vision a reality.

DYNO Service

A birth in performance racing. With a history in performance bike racing that goes all the way back to the 80s, we take precision tuning seriously. Our DYNO service is second to none, and we can help you get the most out of your bike's performance.

Powder Coating

It just looks better coated. Looking for a way to elevate the look of your ride? Powder coating can not only improve appearance, but it can protect. We offer a wide range of powder coating options to suit your style and needs.

Wheel Lacing & Truing

Precision matters. Wheel lacing is a lost art. Our expert team is highly proficient with over 50+ years of experience lacing and truing all types. We can help you get the most out of your wheels with our precision wheel lacing and truing services.

At Departure Bike Works, we are committed to providing the best possible service and quality to our customers. We are a family-owned bike shop located in Richmond, VA. From service to custom-built bikes, we got you covered. Contact us today to learn more about how we can help you with your motorcycle needs.