Aiken / South Carolina / United States
Aiken Motorcycle Sales & Service was founded in the early 1960s. The original owners were Marvin Tumblin, Gray Hunter, & Grays son Gary. The 3 men traveled the Southeast racing flattrack and worked on bikes during the week at the shop. They were always looking for ways to make bikes go faster and lived life on the edge. They started out in the garage at Grays house but soon outgrew it. Next stop was a former SOC station at the corner of Pine Log and Whiskey Rd in Aiken. This location remained home for Aiken Motorcycle for many years. In the early 1970s Marvin and the Hunters dissolved their partnership. Marvin remained on the corner of Pine Log & Whiskey at Aiken Motorcycle Sales & Service. In the late 1970s several key people came on board that are still involved today with Aiken Motorcycle. David Smiley started working on bikes and opened the store during the day. Prior to that Marvin opened up shop after leaving his construction job every day. Marvins daughter, Marsha, also started working at the dealership full time with David in the late 1970s. Aiken Motorcycle proudly sold Allsport Steen, OSSA, Hodaka, & Power Dyne motorcycles!! Everybody rode on Sundays!
