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Old Jan 31, 2021 | 10:48 AM
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Hey. This is for us Canadians. What shop would one recommend for best performance work. not all shops are user friendly or knowledgeable. thanks.
 
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Old Jan 31, 2021 | 11:54 AM
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Canada is a big place, so depends on how far you want to travel. Give us a clue as to where you are and someone should be able to help. Regardless, word of mouth is the best way to find out who does the best work in your area.
 
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Old Jan 31, 2021 | 07:28 PM
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I’m from Ontario, just outside of Toronto. Pretty tough to find real true high performance shops nowadays. In Alberta I’ve heard a lot of good reviews about Hole Shot Engine works, watched some of his videos and seems like the guy really knows his stuff. JPrecision is a machine shop in Quebec that does impeccable work, especially his head work & porting. Rockys Harley in London,Ontario is supposed to do good work as well.
Back in the day Donny Petersen was a very well respected name in the business. I had some work done in his shop back in the late 90’s on my evo Fat Boy and that bike never missed a beat. Do some research and ask other riders. Even though Canada is a big place, we aren’t as fortunate as our U.S neighbours who have many shops at their disposal.
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Old Jan 31, 2021 | 07:32 PM
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TrailsEnd Harley-Davidson in Yellowknife
 
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Old Jan 31, 2021 | 07:35 PM
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Try Poole's Motorcycle in Hamilton. The mechanic there rides a 10 sec 1/4 mile soft tail. Super guy with lots of knowledge!
 
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Old Jan 31, 2021 | 08:46 PM
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https://www.creteperformance.com/
 
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Old Jan 31, 2021 | 09:32 PM
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core cycle sherwood park close to edmonton give tim hendricks a call .they have a dyno in shop .he is building my 128 ready for spring.
 
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Yurko Custom east of Toronto off the 401
 
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We ship builds north of the St. Laurence.
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