So, this winter I need to do a complete rebuild on my 14 SGS with 135,000 miles on it. 130,000 of them have been in the last 5 years after I bought it. Cams have been changed a few times over the years for different effects, along with oil pump, cam plate, push rods, lifters, cam chain tensioners, primary chain, a few comps, clutch, drive belt, bearings, seals, etc. NOTHING with the heads, pistons, jugs, or lower end. All the internals, (except for parts listed above), have 135k on them.

Bike runs ok, but goes thru about 4-5 qts. of oil every 5,000 miles now. Didn't used to when newer. When the wife and I go for a trip in the summers, it's like a 50-60 day trip and we plan on doing another one this next summer. Hence, the concern about my aging motor. I REALLY don't want a breakdown on the road while we're on a trip. So, while the weather is sketchy here for the next few month, I've decided to do this rebuild and bump things up to maybe a 110" from my stock 103". Maybe larger, maybe smaller, I just want something with a little more pop BUT solid as a rock. I'll stay at 103" if that's what it takes to be trouble free for a long time.

The thought of buying the parts from someone like Fuel Moto and doing this myself has been in my head, back and forth, for a while. The issue is, I'm in the middle of a mini house remodel that I AM doing myself, so now, time is short for me to take this on. Plus, it's hard to get performance parts shipped to CA.

Which brings me to my question.......... who knows of a good motor builder in Central CA that can do this work and possible dyno tune with my TTS, or Power Vision, (because I have both available)? I'm going to stop by Chris Rivas' in Fresno, an hour away, and see what his thoughts are. I've had him do some smaller stuff on my bikes over the years, so he'll be my 1st visit. But just wondering if you guys know someone else in CA also? Maybe RC Cycles in Hayward? I had them do my TTS Dyno a few years back, but no wrenching. I'd go to Sacto/Bay Area or down towards SoCal if it's worth the ride.

Any input is welcome, good or bad!!

TIA,

MJ

 

FWIW....

I am in SoCal (San Diego area) and I have not found, or know of, a good dyno tuner. I tried one up in the LA area based on a recommendation, and he was a disappointment... I am surprised there are any Dyno Tuners left in this state, with the aggressive tactics CARB uses. CARB put the only good dyno tuner in San Diego that I knew of, out of business many years ago...

Having said all that, I have heard of RC Cycles in Hayward. It was a several years ago, but I read a few really good reviews on their work... I have always kind of kept that shop's name in my head as a possible future road trip for a tune. I do all my own engine work.

Good luck with your decision, let us know what you do and how it works out..

 

I've heard good things about Metal Dragon & RC Cycles, both in Hayward.

 

Looks like RC Cycles is still around:

https://www.rccycle.com/

Open today at 10am Pacific...

 

Chris Rivas closed his shop down so that's a no go. Over in Hayward you have Jim @ Metal Dragon and Ron @ RC Cycles. Then north of Sac. you have Don @ Donspeed in Rancho Cordova. If your looking at dealerships you have Mitchell's HD in Modesto

 

Well........ that's not good news! Just googled it and yup, it says he's shut down permanently. Last time I was there was about 10 months ago, but that's plenty of time for a business to shut it's doors I guess. So, I guess this search just got a little tougher. Thanks, (I think, lol), for the update Steve. I trailered this bike to RC Cycles before for my last Dyno, it's not too far for either RC Cycles or Metal Dragon. Actually, good news is, I could ride it in, and ride it out. Just have an undetermined amount of days in between those rides while they work on it, lol.

 

Look up Mickey Cohen in Anaheim I believe. My son inlaw had him install a cam and dyno tune a street bob. That thing was a beast. I talked to him myself about my street glide. Not sure how but he gets the parts frowned upon in CA. He’s got an instagram as well. Might be a bit of a drive for you.

 

I'll check it out sir! Thanks for the tip!

 

Yup Revis is gone. Think might have left the State. I am going to recommend a guy that calls himself Dyna Joe in Fresno. He is a low key full service shop just off McKinnley and Helm. I have had very good luck with him and he is very attentive to what you want. Just check him out. 559 387-0755.

 

Cool! I'll check him out. Thanks for the lead.

Funny, I kept seeing you were from Bass Lake, but there's a butt load of Bass Lakes nationwide. Now I know. I'm in Oakhurst.......