If you’re ever in Miami do yourself a favor and stop by Long’s Motorcycle Sales on the near northwest side of downtown Miami. It’s been 24 years since I was there, but John tells me it hasn’t changed much. The shop was opened in the late 1930s by John’s dad and I doubt you’ll see a more eclectic collection of motorcycles in a small shop. This is a photo I snapped of John in the shop when I was in Miami back in 1986. John had a local jazz station playing which gave the place even more atmosphere. If you come you might want to block out several hours. Around every corner is a historic racing machine.
John Long stands in the middle of Long’s Motorcycle Sales in this 1986 photo. (Larry Lawrence photo)
Rider Files 
Big shout out to John & Theo
Helped GT Racing back in 77-78, good folks
Good memories of years at Daytona
Always a ready smile, and fast.
A favorite test rider for Michelin because he tested hard, gave good feedback
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Hey Chip
Thanks for leaving the comment. For those who don’t know, GT Racing won the WERA National Endurance Championship in 1977.
Larry
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I wish I knew as much about old racing motorcycles when I visited his shop as I do now. A lot of that stuff was lost on me back then. A good excuse for me to get back down to Miami someday soon.
Larry
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And there’s another generation of Long-gevity riders now John & Theo’s son
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There are stories about how John’s dad as a tuner.
Would make your Harley run about 10MPH faster :
Leave the bike with him, he’d fiddle it, take bezel off the speedo, move the needle a spline or two, re-assemble and presto – 10MPH (VBG)
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