Family Motorcycle Workshop
OUR STORY
FAMILY RUN SINCE 1975
Colin Flashman Motorcycles is a family-run motorcycle business based in St Anns Chapel, Gunnislake, on the Devon and Cornwall border. For 50 years, riders across Tavistock, Callington, Launceston, Plymouth, and beyond have trusted us to keep their bikes on the road.
Whether you ride a modern sportsbike, a daily commuter, a classic British machine, or a motocross bike, we have the experience and expertise to look after it.
Serving Tavistock, Callington, Launceston, Plymouth and the wider Tamar Valley
OUR SERVICES
LEGACY OF PRECISION
ABOUT COLIN FLASHMAN MOTORCYCLES
Colin Flashman Motorcycles is a family-run motorcycle business based in St Anns Chapel, Gunnislake, on the Devon and Cornwall border. For 50 years, riders across Tavistock, Callington, Launceston, Plymouth, and beyond have trusted us to keep their bikes on the road. Whether you ride a modern sportsbike, a daily commuter, a classic British machine, or a motocross bike, we have the experience and the expertise to look
after it.
OUR STORY
Founded in 1975, Colin Flashman Motorcycles has grown from a small repair workshop into one of the most respected independent motorcycle businesses in the South West. With over 50 years of hands-on experience in the motorcycle trade, we have built our reputation the old-fashioned way — through honest work, fair pricing, and a genuine passion for motorcycles.
Our business has always been built on word of mouth. When your neighbour, your riding mate, or your local bike club recommends a garage, that trust means everything. It’s something we never take for granted, and it drives every job that comes through our doors.
WHAT WE DO
We are a full-service motorcycle workshop offering everything from a quick oil change to a complete engine rebuild. We like to keep the work in-house wherever possible — it gives us full control over quality and keeps costs down for you.
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Motorcycle MOT testing (bikes, scooters, sidecars, and trikes)
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Full servicing and repairs across all major brands
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Advanced diagnostic code reading — ABS faults, ignition faults, dash faults, emissions, and service light resets
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Engine rebuilds, valve clearances, and crank pressing and balancing
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Suspension servicing — fork seals, oil, set-up, and tuning
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Spoked wheel building, straightening, and upgrades (Talon, SM Pro, Excel)
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Tyre fitting and balancing with a large stock of leading brands
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Aluminium welding, sand blasting, brazing, and thread repairs
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Motocross repairs and maintenance
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Motorcycle collection and delivery service
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Secure indoor motorcycle storage from just £20+VAT per month
WHY CHOOSE US?
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50 years of experience — We’ve been here since 1975 and we’re not going anywhere.
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Competitive labour rates — Just £50+VAT per hour, with specialist rates for quads and classic British bikes.
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Friendly, honest service — We’ll tell you what needs doing, what can wait, and what it’ll cost. No surprises.
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Everything under one roof — MOT, servicing, repairs, parts, tyres, diagnostics, and sales all on one site.
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Easy to find — Located between Callington and Tavistock with plenty of on-site parking.
GET IN TOUCH
Ready to book your bike in? Got a question about a part or a repair? Give us a call or drop us an email — we’re always happy to help.
Phone: 01822 832422
Email: contact@flashmanmotorcycles.co.uk
Address: St Anns Chapel, Gunnislake, Cornwall, PL18 9BG
TRUSTED BY RIDERS
Individual Family run business.
Excellent service, attention to detail. Well worth a visit.
Conrad Dowding
Recently moved to the area and was very pleased to find a decent motorcycle shop on my doorstep.
Always very helpful at fitting in mots and have a great selection of Parts and tyres at competitive prices and good old fashioned friendly service .
Would highly recommend
John Edwards
I've been riding backwards and forwards for the last 12 years between London and Cornwall having my motorcycle service here. They have seen multiple gold Wings come and go over the years., I think the service provided by Flashman of frankly second to none. I trust them essentially with my life every time I come down and that saves it all really. Highly recommended, a caring friendly passionate team and really good at what they do., the only problem is they are not in London I can't fault them so thank you for all the years of service and for the many years to come.
Jamie Powell
Can not fault in anyway always on hand very reliable will always try and find a alternative if something can't be done and always do a amazing job very highly recommended
Michael Greeley
YOUR LOCAL MOTORCYCLE SPECIALISTS
AREAS WE COVER
Based in St Anns Chapel, Gunnislake, we serve motorcyclists across Devon and Cornwall. Located between Callington and Tavistock with plenty of on-site parking. Whether you’re riding in from Plymouth, Launceston, or anywhere in between, you’re welcome at our workshop.
GUNNISLAKE
TAVISTOCK
CALLINGTON
LAUNCESTON
PLYMOUTH
SALTASH
LISKEARD
YELVERTON
OKEHAMPTON
BODMIN
IVYBRIDGE
BUDE
CONTACT US
PHONE & EMAIL
LOCATION
Colin Flashman Motorcycles, St Anns Chapel,
Gunnislake, Cornwall, PL18 9BG
OPENING HOURS
Monday:8:00 – 17:00
Tuesday: 8:00 – 17:00
Wednesday: CLOSED
Thursday: 8:00 – 17:00
Friday: 8:00 – 17:00
Saturday: 9:00 – 12:00
Sunday: CLOSED