Madhouse Motors in Boston

J. Shia at Madhouse Motors in Boston with the 1988 Honda she learned to ride on.

Storage at Madhouse Motors. Ms. Shia’s father told her when she was a teenager that she could have one of the dozens of old motorcycles he had acquired if she repaired it.

J.  is an internationally recognized and award-winning custom motorcycle builder from Boston, MA. There, over a decade ago, she established Madhouse Motors, a motorcycle repair shop specializing in antique and custom machines. Since its founding, J. has emerged as one of the world’s leading young motorcycle builders.Striking a Balance Between Art and Motorcycle Maintenance

J. Shia, the owner of Madhouse Motors in Boston, repairs and refurbishes vintage bikes, but she also creates motorcycle sculptures shown in exhibits.