Combustion Cycles

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CAUTION: If you are coming to the shop via Avondale Drive, be careful! The asphalt has been milled up from near I-85 all the way down to Geer Street. There's no telling how long it will be this way since the lane markings have been painted onto the milled surface...

Apparel Sale! All in-stock Jackets are at least 30% off because, well, we have too many. ALL Jackets on the clearance rack are 50% off!! We also have some closeout glove prices and new winter gloves are arriving daily!
Combustion Cycles is an Official North Carolina Safety Inspection Station for Motorcycles. Inspections are "while you wait" & normally take about 15 minutes - NO APPOINTMENT IS NEEDED HERE!
We offer a $49.95 basic oil change for most sportbikes and cruisers!
We also now warranty our service and repair work for 90 days!!! Please see the Services page for details! We now have a Picasa photo hosting site for you to peruse! See all of our Picasa photo galleries- Shop Pics, Racing, Everything! Please visit our Contact Us page for more ways to connect with Combustion Cycles like: Facebook, MySpace, and YouTube!

It seems not too many local riders are interested in becoming bikesicles! Those of us who are hearty enough (or is that crazy enough) to keep riding need to get together...
Those of you worried about freezing need to talk with us about getting the right gear so two wheels are rolling year-round!

Do you know of a motorcycle or scooter-related event in the area? Let us know & we will add it here...

November, 2010 Dave went to Baja! Friend of the shop Keith took the plunge & raced the Baja 1000 on his heavily modified Honda CRF450X - as a solo rider, no less! Dave & Lee went along to be the support/pit crew for Keith. He made it 850 miles, but dehydration & fatigue bit him hard... Now there's talk of a return trip, possibly with the TransAlp!
Sept 3-4th, 2010 Bull City Rumble! The boys from Ton Up NC moved the Raleigh Rumble to Durham and found the response overwhelming! Turnout was fantastic, both in bikes and people!
Feb 7th, 2010: Sandblast 2010! Dave finished 9th overall out of 46 racers in the cold rainy muddy SC sand!
Sept 5th, 2009: Raleigh Rumble!
Last year's Rumble had a good turnout, and great weather! Vintage British and Japanese Bikes, Vintage Scooters, and music to boot! Combustion Cycles showcased a retro custom 1974 Honda CB750K4 special built for the event!
Sept 19th, 2009: Black River Stages!
This Dual-Sport stage rally race in upstate NY takes place on gravel and tarmac roads, with speeds above 100mph! Dave placed 7th overall, 2nd in Medium Modified class!
Feb 7th, 2009: SandBlast!!!!

Nov 12th, 2008: D&D Exhaust!!!!
D&D Exhausts has sponsored Dave's Transalp! They will be providing a race exhaust so he can keep up with all the new machines he races against.
Oct 17-18, 2008: Rally Mt. Hood!
Dave placed DNF in this Rally, after a flat tire caused him to wreck the Transalp. He changed the front wheel, and rejoined the race!
Oct 11, 2008: Bikini Bike Wash!
We teamed up with Voi La Magazine to have some fun. We cooked out, had a DJ, and made some new friends!
Aug 1-2, 2008: Rally West Virginia!
Shop owner and generally modest guy Dave placed 4th overall on the oldest bike in the field- his 1989 Honda Transalp! Click the results page to see the list of fancy new bikes he outran!