In Ohio, I think Millstone or even CityBBQ are both just as good if not better.
However in TN, Barrel House BBQ in Lynchburg is by far better. As well as Red Barn BBQ in Texarkana
For those who are fans of Krambonz BBQ, I am sorry to inform you that they have closed. It is now a pizza shack. This year will be a quest for the best BBQ in the smokies
Its not a coincidence it changed with the rise of schools like MMI. As well the "old school" mechanics not only got out due to stagnant wages but because it got way too hard with the electronics. I know those old schoolers who are supposed to be top notch and theyre shocking uninformed about modern stuff.
Motorcycle people love perception. Theres a whole industry around selling an image. Baby boomers and harley...Its one of the most BS marketing industries in the modern world. Its pure adult toy. So along with that they want a certain image of a mechanic and shop.
One of the coolest most down to earth guys i seen come in my mostly jap cruiser and powersports shop were iron horsemen. Dudes actually rode their harelys and didnt just try to use us as a defacto detail/customizer shop for their garage queens they whine about endlessly.