I Accidentally Opened a Motorcycle Shop!

#motorcycle #stories #motorcycleshop
The true story of how Unkie Phil came to be a motorcycle shop owner, and why he still is!!
WE DROP A NEW VIDEO EVERY WEDNESDAY!!! SUBSCRIBE AND LIKE PLEASE!
Moto Stories with Unkie Phil is a deep dive into the amazing stories one has after owning a motorcycle shop for over 20 years.
Your host Phil Waters has owned Cleveland Moto and has been in business for over 20 years. Phil "Unkie Phil" Waters has lead the industry in scooter sales and developments, used motorcycle sales and now vintage JDM car imports.
Please like and subscribe as we have a TON of awesome stories coming your way from interesting customers, insane expo stories and what ever else Unkie Phil decides to throw out! Also in the future we expect some very special guests!
Grab a beverage, sit back and listen to the master story teller do his thang.
Host: Phil Waters
Production: Stephen Cinch and Fernando Lopez
Editing: Stephen Cinch
ClevelandMoto Podcast: www.buzzsprout.com/112122
ClevelandMoto Podcast on KZbin: tinyurl.com/y2zwkoxo

[@Dalevd]

You are true entrepreneur. Congratulations.

[@stevehood7603]

I'm not a spiritual man, but if ever I needed to watch a KZbin video, this was it.

[@MotoStoriesandmore]

Crazy how that works sometimes. HAHAHA Hope it helped!

[@bryanbedell]

"Font… or typeface…" I GOT THROUGH TO SOMEONE!

[@POCphil]

I'm glad you caught that...That's 100% your influence right there. If I've learned nothing else...

[@jerrybigrig]

Cool.. 👍😎👍

[@brentmaarmanseverydayrando4121]

This guy inspired me to turn my hobby into my income stream .. i love scooters and small engines .. and tiny vw's im going to turn this into reality

[@jamesbutton233]

I really enjoyed his story 👍

[@MotoStoriesandmore]

Ty!!

[@NickMakesBreaksStuff]

The clinking glass really solidifies the experience for me. Great video, can't wait to see more.

[@MotoStoriesandmore]

Awesome, thank you!

[@POCphil]

It's much easier to remember fun times with a drink in my hand.

[@lloydhudson5544]

This is the stuff I like from your guy's podcasts - the actual details of running a shop. The drunken shenanigans don't suck, either (smile), but honestly knowing this stuff actually puts my mind at ease when I'm dealing with motorcycle dealers. I"m really looking forward to the next episodes.

[@dasher7025]

Just found this channel. I am working on an accountants degree but i'm also creating a plan for my garage to become a moto workshop. I constantly have this thought that I want to work on bikes instead of just riding them.

[@alfredstevens9586]

That cool

[@a41Shaker]

Awesome Story, and totally Agree about the "HIT", saw/watched my first dirt bike race when i was 5yrs old, by the time i was 6, i got my first dirt bike, its been Game on Since ;) !

[@MotoStoriesandmore]

Thank you! :D

[@POCphil]

It's probably why I'll always love the CB750K

[@choppergirl]

That's scary that you have to sell more than one motorcycle ever other day... I don't think I could keep up that pace.

[@MotoStoriesandmore]

Tell me about it

[@Imotopilot]

Living the dream amigo! Should I open a bar or a motorcycle shop? Both?

[@MotoStoriesandmore]

BOTH and INVITE US!

[@Convoy20]

Looking forward to the videos Phil. I'll have a wee whisky ready for watching the next one to drink with you 🥃👍

[@POCphil]

We do like to keep a dram (or 6) at the ready for such important topics as motorcycles and falling down.

[@jimburkey3952]

Really enjoyed the video. Can't believe I have known you this long and didn't know the story of how it all started!

[@unluckylucas66]

Unkie Phil sold me a great XT350, Keep the great vids coming!

[@POCphil]

Do you still have that thing? I really liked that bike. Those XT's are loads of fun. I'm going to be doing some serious work on the BW350 this winter.

[@tommylynch9718]

Phil this is one of the best channel's I've seen so far!

[@MotoStoriesandmore]

THANK YOU!!!

[@meza0464]

Loved this👍. Phil you've always been a great story teller. Part of the reason I've been listening to the podcast all these years. Keep it up!

[@scooterdave]

Great video!!

[@scottshafer9813]

Love it Phil!

[@cccous]

Looking forward to more.

[@raymhuang]

I liked that-keep it up!

[@philliphall5198]

I was working on the side and got in business, did not plan on it eather But 14 years later. Hi Phil. I’m a Phil to

[@royhanks101]

Phil that was awesome! Great story telling. Liza might have to up her game a little.

[@POCphil]

Liza (and all the Misfits) are a totally different game. I absolutely adore them and I don't want them to change. We have to be different, if we were more similar it would be too much!

[@user-fk2mp5xh4s]

😂❤ Cochino for Oscar type people.

[@joeking4206]

don't make fun of his hat. Priceless, even to a Brit.

[@MotoStoriesandmore]

Thanks!!! 🤘

[@stanleyvstheworld]

I love this. ❤️ I’m inspired

[@mymobile011]

Love your story

[@Squirrel4361]

More Phil! Excellent!!!

[@MotoStoriesandmore]

He is universally enjoyed! And a professional orator.

[@danielrivera1663]

Great story! I'm looking forward to do the same.

[@denisesmith8423]

I think I bought multiple bikes from Unkie Phil

[@POCphil]

You certainly Did!!! How are you doing?

[@BenjaminRowlandTV]

A riveting story from start to finish.

[@MotoStoriesandmore]

Thanks Ben! Glad to see ya here!

[@chaznasty814]

phil n cinch are amazing!

[@POCphil]

Well, Cinch and Fernando are amazing, I've got the easy part. Drink and Bullshit...best job ever.

[@chaznasty814]

Dude,I love these videos! I wait all week to watch them. Keep them up 👌🏻

[@not-fishing4730]

Love the drink, the 80's (I'm the age of your father) isn't that long ago and I have one of your "ran when last parked" T-shirts. One of these years I hope to visit your shop from California. Being an old Cafe-Racer wrench I'm presently I'm resto-modding a mid-80's Guzzi V65 SP. One of these days I hope to purchase a Vespa.

[@MotoStoriesandmore]

Love to meet ya!

[@POCphil]

Thanks, the V65sp is actually a really, really great bike.

[@shakerhoundacademy6806]

Great segment! So, who were the art students who suggested you changed the name of the business?

[@POCphil]

There was a group from the Cleveland Institue of Art led by Chris Ramsay. It was many years ago and they were a blast to have around the shop. They even prototyped some marketing materials as part of the project.

[@Karburized]

This is good shit.

[@MotoStoriesandmore]

THANKS! More coming every Wednesday!

[@POCphil]

Thanks, click the bell to get notifications, we're going to be dropping episodes once a week.

[@HarryDuPa1]

We are more alike than we are different. I find that disturbing on many levels.

[@POCphil]

It happens way more than I'd like to admit.

[@ClassicRidesCollective]

Just opened a custom motorcycle shop 2 months ago (after 10 years doing it beside a full time job)! And having a blast at it! Wonder where I wil be in 20 years... Inspirational story Phil! Greats Arthur, Moto Adonis Motorcycles, Holland.

[@MotoStoriesandmore]

Well done Arthur congrats!! Also feel free to ask Phil any questions you may have, throw us an email! Send pics!

[@1176hambone]

Reminds me of the Henry Rollins of motorcycles

[@MotoStoriesandmore]

Phil has that quality!!

[@stevenzeiger8823]

H & H in Greaslake?

[@POCphil]

You know it well. I also spent way too much time at Rick Case (Dick Face)

[@maxwellcousineau4612]

My ride was in my dad's orange sidecar that you sold him.

[@POCphil]

You will remember that bike and that ride for the rest of your life and I'm very honored to have been a part of that!

[@tonelar415]

cb750 was a superbike in 1970 the world would never be the same again

[@POCphil]

You're not kidding. It changed everything. But, more than that, it was reliable, and sustainable. You didn't have to be a Lawyer to own it, or a mechanic to keep it on the road. It has earned it's legendary status.

[@thesilverbullitt02]

Ohio state troopers at that.

[@MotoStoriesandmore]

Fun guys... 🤣

[@kmx8881]

It's a bit deflating after you've sold 50 bikes to be told you need a license isn't it? Nice video

[@yoojyim9560]

I'm thinking about moto part shop, is it worth it?

[@MotoStoriesandmore]

That's a good question, send that question as an email and I bet Phil will give you an at length answer in a new video! [e-mail]

[@cyclepsychodotcom]

As someone who grew up a lot like you, I can totally relate. I still own and operate my own shop, albeit an exclusive, appointment only kind of place where I'm not relegated to dealership rules and I can freely tell idiots to fuck off. I sold the motorcycle salvage business I started 16 years ago (that paid for my hobby) earlier this year but kept my shop. I "retired" for about a month, but that didn't work out so well for me mentally. I love getting up in the morning and going to work. I don't even care if I make money at it. That's entirely secondary. As long as it covers the bills, I'm happy. My first bike was a CT90 that my dad bought in the 70's, back when the gas wars were going on. He never rode it and it sat in the garage for years and I sat on it and made "vroom-vroom" noises until one day, my legs were finally long enough to reach the ground and I convinced Dad that he should let me ride it. That's where it all started for me and it's been a great ride ever since. Great story. Thank you.

[@MotoStoriesandmore]

Sounds like you need to come in and tell us some stories. If near Cleveland send us a message. [e-mail]