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Who is the Best Tuner in Northen Cal.

Discussion in 'Motorcycle Tech Talk' started by Wilseya, Aug 21, 2012.

  1. Wilseya

    Wilseya New Member

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    I am looking for a good dyno tune shop here in Northern Cali. I am in the Sacramento Valley.
    What is a far price to pay to have my bike Dyno tuned?
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    hotroadking Super Moderator Staff Member

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    I know of a couple of guys in the area, might be closer to the east bay
    but they are good, what are you using to tune, carb? EFI?
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    I have an 01 Deuce with 2 into 1 thunder header. Stage 1 air cleaner, Woods gear drive cam Pretty sure it is the 510 cams. and the tuner is a Dyno Jet Power comander.
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    Take it up to the Portland area and go see Mike Stegman. Guys from all over the west bring their bikes to him.
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    Wow that is a long ride from here 520 miles or so.
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    hotroadking Super Moderator Staff Member

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    Best tuner in Norcal
    contact Bob
    www.rccycle.com
    510-471-9755

    You won't be disappointed
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    Thank you Hotroadking.
    I also found a guy in Yuba City
    Rohm performance machine He came highly recommended.
    He charges $295 to tune is that about the going price?
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    FLHTbiker Moderator Staff Member

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    Mike Stegman is considered the best guy in the west. Even Harley back in Milw calls him about tuning. The 295 price, does that include the dyno time. What tuner is he tuning?i
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    hotroadking Super Moderator Staff Member

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    DOnt know the guy,
    $3 bills is about right

    You should call Bob and talk with him
    about what you have and what he can do

    I know Bob's rep is stellar...

    talk with the other guy and compare..
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    Thanks to both of you I will dig a little deeper just not sure of how much difference it could make and this is my lake of knowledge is all.
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    Well I went to Rohm performance Machine (RPM)
    And Billy Rohm tuned my bike today he did a total of some 36 pulls
    I went from 77 hp 83 lbs of torque to 88 hp and 92 lbs of torque.
    Not a real hot rod but she sure runs a lot better now.
    I was impressed with the time he spent and with all knowledge he shared with me. This guy has to be the nicest guy I have dealt with in the motorcycle repair industry. He started on my bike at 10 am and finished at 3:30 with about 45 min. for lunch. I watch him do the whole process.
    I am not the easy one to impress. How ever he impressed me with what he did.
    Wilseya
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    Glad you found a guy that knows what he is doing and is close by.
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    Me too thank you.
    After some internet research I discovered he at one time held the record for the fastest naturally aspirated motorcycle in the 1/4 mile.
    So I gave him a try and so far I am Happy.
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    well you got a real tune ! low mid and high prob used the advanced setting on the pc3 and did front and back cylinders and finished off with timing . thats truely how long it takes to tune it proper. glad you found a real dyno guy!
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    I think the best tuner in Florida lives in Pompano Beach!!!:cool:
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    Hmmmm, you wouldn't be thinkin of BP now would ya? :D
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    that's very nice of you johnny but I'm far from the best . Good yes but the best is doc in central florida . I still learn every day more and more . Let's just say I know my way around a tractor motor .
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    Errrr, I think JB was referring to the guys at the local Pep Boys! But, I am sure your good too. :roflmao:
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    Would ya please let me live the moment just for a min I know I'm a ginzo and you don't like our kind but it was just a moment in time gee wiz gumba your tough . Hey you going to octoberfest?
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    Day by day it isn't lookin good for that. Waiting to hear from H depot on a part time job. If that happens more than likely I'm not coming down since they require all kinds of weird hours. BUT, I'm tring to keep ta couple days open. Besides, I like your kind despite my wife being one of ya! :gah:

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