Geoffrey,

Just wanted to let you know how great the tune turned out. It made an incredible difference. Faster and smoother acceleration, better throttle response, smoother idle, no decel popping, the bike runs like a champ. I think it's even running cooler. I rode home in stop and go traffic. When I turned the bike off the motor wasn't ticking like it usually does, has to mean something good. Thank you for a great running bike.

Steve Bradford
2009 FLHTCU

Geoff,

Thanks for the great tune (or as you say, calibration)!!! Night and day difference between your work and the other (shall go unnamed) well known tuner. There’s no stumble off idle, and a smooth roll-on with plenty of power. I checked inside of my pipes when I got home – toasty brown, as they should be. After I left the other guy, they were soot black.

Not only does a well-tuned bike just flat out run better, but it adds to my riding confidence. BIG smile on my face, Geoffrey. Thank you very much!

Don Farnsworth
2009 FLTRI

Follow up: I took the scoot for a ‘therapy ride’ after work today. MAN what a difference. It’s back to being fun to ride!!! Great work.

I made some modifications to my bike and it didn't run like it should after. So I took it to a Harley dealer to have it tuned and all they did was take my money because afterwards it ran the same.

So talking to a fellow rider at work where he had mentioned that he had went thru the same thing I did by taking his bike to a dealer and no change. He mentioned he had taken his bike to a shop in Costa Mesa and said the guy there was real good working on bikes. He said when he got his bike back, it ran like new.

So I decided to take my bike to the Cycledoctor which is the name of the shop in Costa Mesa, and had Geoff tune my bike and when I got it back, it ran 100% better. It ran like a new bike.

And now, Geoff will be my bike mechanic until I no longer have a bike anymore. He was understanding, kind, and explained in detail what he had done to the bike. I appreciated his kindness and honesty.

Rosindo Sandoval
2006 FLHRCI

Hi Geoff,

I just wanted to thank you for the improvements you made to our 2010 Ultra Limited. The bike is running stronger and cooler than ever and it's really a pleasure to ride. When I left your shop I got my first chance to test the bike out -- with 70-some miles of stop-and-go traffic on the 405. Even with a warm day the bike stayed cool. The next day we rode up to Big Bear and the difference was really clear -- more power, fewer downshifts and better throttle response. This is the way the bike should have run from H-D. Charlotte is especially happy with the cooler running engine. Before the exhaust was roasting her right leg and you couldn't put your hand anywhere near the exhaust. Now you can almost put your hand on the heat shields,

I also wanted to let you know how much I like the sound of the exhaust you recommended. It's just what I was looking for -- a nice deep rumble but not too loud. On the ride up to Big Bear I got lots of compliments from the guys I ride with.

Thanks again for your help with our bike. I will certainly be back when I need my next horsepower fix.

Dennis Blum
2010 FLHTK Limited

Geoff and Team,

Thanks very much for the great job on the top end rebuild and dyno you did on my bike. It all started with browsing the web and finding the Johnson Engine Technology heads. Once I settled on upgrading I was lucky to find you guys only a few miles from where I live.

My bike never really ran right after I changed the exhaust/air cleaner and had a Power Commander installed a few years back. It had been put on a dyno 3 different times but still sputtered and popped especially on decel. Now it runs like a clock with power to spare. You guys really delivered!

Thanks,
Ron Mercer
2005 FLHRI

Geoffrey,

I've been riding my 2008 Street Glide for 22,900 miles with a Vance and Hines fuel pack. I didn't know how bad it was running. You tuned my engine on your dyno and from the moment I left your shop I felt an amazing improvement in performance! No decel popping, it feels smoother, it responds better, it sounds better and the bike has more power from idle on up!
Great work and you kept me informed all the way through!

Thanks,
Dan Mabbott
2008 FLHX

Geoff,

I recently had my Sportster in your shop for tuning and I have to say after having ridden it for a few weeks since the tune it is probably the best money I have spent on the bike. After changing the pipes and intake it was running very lean even with the map provided by Power Commander. It would pop like crazy on decel, run hot, and had a flat spot in the low rpm's. After getting it tuned, it pulls hard and clean throughout the entire rev range, runs cooler, and I haven't had a single pop on decel. Thanks for doing such a great job.

Josh Jenkins
2008 XL1200

Why didn't I do this sooner! Until my visit to the Cycledoctor, I thought my bike ran pretty good. I had gotten used to the decel popping and the little flat spot just above idle. I had no idea that a trip to the Cycledoctor and some precision dyno tuning could make all of those little annoying things go away. In my mind, I thought dyno tuning was just something racers did to squeeze out a little more horsepower. Man... I was completely wrong.

Thanks to Geoff Gaites and the boys at Cycledoctor, my bike runs awesome from idle to full throttle. The exhaust note is so much cleaner and crisper. That little flat spot just above idle is gone, which makes the bike so much smoother and easier to ride in super low speed situations. Bottom line, the bike is just way more fun to ride now.

One more thing I need to mention. I picked the bike up on Thursday and the following Monday morning Geoff gave me a call just to see if I was happy with the bike! The guy definitely goes the extra mile for his customers, and who doesn't appreciate that?

Thanks so much to Geoff and the boys at Cycledoctor.

Sincerely,
Dan Twaddell
2004 FLSTFI

Hi Guys,

Just got home and would have stayed out riding if we didn't have a family Birthday tonight. Cannot believe the difference in how the bike performs. Since I got the bike back from the dealer the bike had been sluggish, mostly in the lower RPM's. Can wait to take my wife out for a ride this weekend. See you in a few months for my next service.

Thanks,
Dave Lauer
2005 FLHTRI

Geoff, John, and Tom –

I just wanted to say thank you for the outstanding engine work you guys did on my ‘06 Ultra. The performance is far beyond the expectation I had when I first inquired about it. I really appreciated the time and patience you took to work with me on what I wanted out of this upgrade. 100+ on both horse power and torque is something that all Harley riders should experience but the way it comes on and builds through the gears is truly smile-inducing.

After I took possession and got a chance to put about 1500 miles on it, I was even more impressed by the follow-up phone call I got from Geoff asking how it was running and where the miles per gallon was at. When I explained how excellent it ran and how I was happy to get about 37 mpg from such a serious upgrade, Geoff seemed concerned and asked if I could drop it off for some fine tuning on the dyno. When I picked it up today and rode it for a few miles, I couldn’t believe it went from throw-you-back acceleration to almost neck-snapping crispness. You guys know how to fine tune an already well-running machine. Kudos! After I put some more miles on it, I will update you on the mpg but for now… I’m outta here on a ride! Thank you for all your hard work, your professional attitude and the desire to maintain customer relations. It’s very much appreciated.

Cheers!
Bill Beaumont
San Bernardino City Fire Department
2006 FLHTCUI

Geoff,

Well so far it’s been a great improvement over the previous tune from the dealer. I don’t hear any ping, seems to be smoother throughout the rpm range and as what we talked about when rpm gets to 3200, man it sure wakes up and pulls hard through all gears! And it sounds even healthier. Makes it so fun to ride…

I want to thank you and your staff there for being a great company and personable, it really makes a difference when one can talk and get expert advice and recommendations to one's project, and not be made to feel like we don't know what we’re talking about.

I look forward in doing more business with you and your company in the future…

Once again, Thanks for doing such a great work.

Bob Louis
2007 FLHX

Geoff,

I ride a 2001 Road King with the Magnetti Marelli fuel injection system. Twenty four thousand miles ago I had a bunch of work done on my motor by another shop and had no complaints. The bike ran much stronger than before. However, I always felt that tuning with a single sniffer (via a Power Commander) didn't let the motor achieve its full potential. And, it had serious backfire problems when decelerating in addition to occasional pinging.

Surfing the web led to your shop, an appointment, the installation of bungs in the exhaust, and a tune.

WHAT A DIFFERENCE!

It's not so much that horsepower and torque went from 108 and 108 respectively to 116 and 119, it's that the engine is now calm. There's no backfire, no pinging, only instantaneous throttle response without any surge. The power is linear. It's as if I've converted to an electric motor.

I've only got one tank full to go by as of now, but even with cruising home on the freeway in the fast lane at 80 plus to just keep up with traffic, I got almost 6 mph better than what I getting before the tune. I can't wait to see what mileage it gets around town or when just cruising the back roads.

You and your staff were courteous, professional, and a pleasure to do business with. Thanks for being in business.

Dave Wulfsberg
2001 FLHRI

Geoff,

I went for a 160 mile ride today around Lake Mead and made a big loop
home. I am absolutely astounded at how well it runs and the level of
your tune. No decel popping under any conditions and superb throttle
response, it seems perfect. I got 44 mpg over the run which is better
than with the 88" 70/80 setup. Unbelievable!

Thanks again,
Paul Longson
2005 FLHRCI

I have the 103" Stage II with 255 cams. I originally had the factory download and then went for a PC V with Fuelmoto's mapping. The bike ran fine except for some pinging. I took it in [to Cycledoctor] for a dyno tune to get rid of the pinging and what a surprise! It came out running like a different bike. I could feel it in the first mile. Way more responsive and even feels stronger. I'm convinced that a good tune can make all the difference. BTW, the 103" with 255 cams is a very noticeable improvement in power over the stock 96". Well worthwhile.

Marc Parnes
2009 Street Glide 103" Stage II morphed into a Road Glide

Geoff,

I rode it all day Sunday in the Malibu area. It really runs great. Much more performance than before, much better low end as well.

THANKS!

Greg Bennar
2007 FLTRI

Thanks Geoff: I never really knew how a Harley was supposed to drive until NOW... I had no idea it wasn't suppose to "cough" at every intersection and backfire on deceleration... Thanks Again!

Gregg Sueda
2003 FXD

Thanks Geoff - the bike really runs great. Smooth, great sound and man it pulls great. Very happy. Can't wait for my group ride today.

Thanks much again. Have a great weekend. I will be a repeat customer.

Rock on,

Emrah Oral
2007 FLHRSE 110

Geoff,

Great Job On My Street Glide Dyno:

After I picked my bike up this morning, I couldn’t stop smiling all the way home. My only regret is that I didn’t come into your shop sooner. Whatever magic you worked on the dyno really paid off. The torque improvement was obvious and the bike is running great!!! The crappy low end response I was experiencing is gone, gone, gone!! I feel like I’m riding a completely different motorcycle.

Thanks for taking care of my problem..

Jim Blaylock
2009 FLHX

Geoff,

How to describe the ride home - Brilliant! Tons of traffic but what a great ride. Big change in the handling especially in the corners. Seams in the freeway surface were handled much better. I was braced for the bumps but they were much less. Hope to get time up in the mountains on the open road over the holiday and really see what it can do.

At a traffic light in major traffic, two other bikes pulled up alongside me at the front of the line: one was a Japanese cruiser, the other a sports bike. I beat them both off the mark then slowed down and let them go by; point made. :) Will let you know how it goes in the mountains…

Took a 100+ mile ride through the mountains Monday. Did not want to get off the bike. First full tank got 38mpg. This includes a portion of the commute home last Friday so it was very hot and lots of stop/go traffic. The bike just runs great.

Thanks again to all,

Lance Lordanich
2006 FLHPI

Geoff,

The bike is all around more responsive, not lugging out of the hole, as far as I can tell. the ride back was on the freeway, but even there, it seemed to pull harder through all the gears, didn't really push it but it felt strong.

Thanks,
Danny Tomicic
2006 FLTRI

Geoff,

The bike is awesome. The difference is phenomenal. Response is immediate and I can transition through all gears smoothly. I no longer have to wonder whether or not I am going to bog down at a stop light or if I can corner smoothly. It was well worth every dime spent. You produced everything that you advertised to me and I will recommend you to everyone that I know.

Thanks again,
GySgt Thomas V Shinn
2007 FLHRSI

Geoff,

Here’s what I noticed once I was on the road to Laughlin:

The most obvious was the bark... when I hit the throttle it wakes up everyone around me. Torque - the bike really has no hesitation when i’m in first gear and then lean on the throttle (as you know this was the original problem). I can really feel the power in 2nd thru 4th gear. What I really noticed was how smooth and consistent the power was throughout all gears. To me it did not lack any performance...

Thanks again and I look forward to possibly making some future enhancements.

Jim Morales
2007 FLHTCUI-SE

Hey Geoff and John the bike is just great. Everything we talked about has been taken care of and then some right down to the kickstand. I think you guys gave me the wrong bike. The bike runs real strong, still getting use to the new sound but can’t resist an opportunity to get on the throttle!

Thanks guys....

Mario Vega
2007 FLHX

Hi Geoff,

Thanks again for all your help and great job on my bike. It has a full power band again with lots of pop on the top end.

I bought my first Harley from a friend in April of '06, after a life time of owning rice grinders. At the time I didn't really know or appreciate what I really had gotten into. I just knew that the bike ran really strong and I didn't lose many races with other V twins.

My bike already had the Stage II 95 ci. big bore, tuned with the Race Tuner, 203 cams, Thunderheader and had all been done at Cycledoctor. It ran strong and wasn't over built with a high maintenance grenade motor. The friend I bought the bike from always told me to bring it back to the Cycledoctor if I wanted any other work done. I wish I had listened.

Ego got the best of me and I wanted more. I was having my regular scheduled heavy maintenance, the things I couldn't myself, done by a local performance shop that recommended high volume heads, and bigger gear driven cams. It was a disaster - the bike didn't run half as good as it had before unless I was really on it. There was no torque in the lower RPM range, and it was pinging at cruising speeds! I learned that the mapping was off and there were few people in SoCal that could get it right again.

I finally brought it back to Geoff for a new clutch and dyno tuning. Using what he had to work with (my existing set up on the bike) Geoff tuned it up to perfection. I once again can enjoy plenty of pick up (torque) at around town speeds and it pulls the front wheel off the ground when I nail it.

I spent thousands of dollars at a few of the other so called V-twin performance shops. The work Geoff and his crew have done on my bike speaks for itself. I am very grateful to Cycledoctor for spending the time to write a custom map for my individual situation.

Thanks for making me a proud Harley owner again.

Matt Jackson
2004 FLHRI

Geoff,

Just wanted to let you know that the bike is running great. Had a chance to get it up to freeway speeds this morning and there is a definite difference in performance as a result of your tuning.

A few of my riding buddies are taking off work early today for a run up through Malibu canyon so I should be able to experience the performance
throughout the power band.

Thanks again......

Martin Dome
2008 FLTRI

Hello Geoff,

Thanks for taking the time you did with me...
I will be using you for all of my future maintenance... I have to tell you that I was the most impressed with your shop vs. ANY other HD service shop I’ve been to here in SoCal. I appreciate your attention to detail and how immaculate my bike was when you finished the work... I also recommend you to all my Harley friends...

Thanks again,

Terri & Jeff Willert
Laguna Niguel, California
2001 FLSTFI

David Hetrick
'02 HD Dyna Low Rider

Thank you again for your quality workmanship!
S. Sceville
2004 FLHRCI

Geoff,

Just had to email you and say what an incredible difference you made to the performance on my Hellion Chopper.... I never realized how underpowered the acceleration was until you 'Tuned" it correctly. The throttle response is instantaneous, no hesitation, all power right now...and right thru the power band in all gears.

Thanks for everything, I wouldn't hesitate to bring my bike to you for anything I need and would absolutely recommend you to anyone who is looking for and appreciates quality work.

Thanks again,
Glyn Nelson
2004 Hellion

Again - thank you and your great staff,
Geoff Ewertz
2004 FLHRCI

My 2008 Road king Classic is three months old. I had 1.50" Flyin' Ape Hangers installed by the Cycledoctor this week in Costa Mesa. Geoff had recommended Carlini bars as a choice to consider. Geoff and his staff did an outstanding job completing the work. I know this was uncharted waters for an 08 with the fly by wire technology, but in the end, a great result. Geoff thought these might be the first Carlini Bars installed on an 08 Road King Classic, in So Cal, anyway. Love the bars, Geoff and his staff did a great job and most importantly the customer is happy.

Thanks for the great bars Carlini and thanks Geoff and your staff at Cycledoctor.

Michael A Kennedy
2008 FLHRCI

Geoff has been servicing my 1997 Electra Glide Standard since I bought it. When I first bought it I was happy to have been referred to Geoff from some reliable sources. They proved to be right-on in their assessment of Geoff’s skills in the shop and great customer service.

Though I was quite the rookie, lacked the simplest of mechanical skills and likely asked crazy and ill informed questions he helped me and treated me with great respect. Several years after I met Geoff he rebuilt my engine and added design features as I wanted a little more punch and a different look to my bike.

Again, a great job and to this day my bike runs like a top. I have never had any problems and though I don’t ride as much as I use to I am reminded every time I get on it how fortunate I am to have a top notch mechanic! Geoff is a knowledgeable technician and a great guy! Trust the servicing on your bike to no other!

Steve Erlinger
1997 FLHT

Geoff and the Crew of Cycle Doctor-

It has been my dream since I realized that motorcycles were cool (about 3 yrs old), to ride with my dad and little brother. This past week, the two of them made the trip from southern Indiana through a blizzard in AZ and NM out here to So Cal. My father has a 09 Ultra Classic, my brother an 84 FXRP that has seen a lot of road as he is the 3rd or 4th owner and I have an 05 FXSTI. A few days ago (as we were on the 79 heading south) my brother's bike started running a bit rough (to say the least). Thinking it was the carburetor, we pull over on the 79 and began to look at our options. Doing the best we could, in the middle of nowhere, and after a prayer to Our Heavenly Father, we headed back to San Clemente to see if we could do a little bit more damage. Knowing enough to be dangerous, but not being the gear heads that we should be, we contacted a well known Harley Dealership in Orange County (I have omitted the name for protection). With that said when asked if they could help, the shop there informed my brother in so many words that they do not service bikes with carburetors, but he could bring it in and they could listen to it. They did however get us in contact with the fine crew at Cycledoctor.

Not being here for long and in a bit of a tight jam, my dad and brother brought the bike in the following morning and immediately were greeted by a sign in the front office which read: "God owns this establishment, we just run it for Him." or something to that effect. This being a welcome sign as we are all born-again Christians and could think of no better place to take the bike in its current condition.

Twenty-four hours later, the three of us went to get my brother's 84 FXRP and had the extreme pleasure of meeting more of the crew there at Cycle Doctor. Not only did you guys there fix his bike, but also offered him sound mechanical advice. My brother and father left Southern California to head back to Indiana, via the Grand Canyon after picking up the bike.

I write this for several reasons: 1. Thank you for allowing me and my family the blessing of riding together if you had not been so quick to take the job, the bike most certainly would have not been fixed in time. 2. It is a testament to the Geoff and crew of Cycle Doctor to take the case that “The other Harley Davidson guys" wouldn't take and in 24 hours get it back to my brother so he and my dad could continue home. 3. It is blessing to know that there are some "stand up" guys who will deal fairly in an unfair world.

On a side note: I plan on passing the good word about you guys and will be bringing my 05 Softail there instead of the "other Harley Shop" when I get back from deployment! Thanks again and God Bless you and yours.

Regards,
Zebulon Ping
GySgt USMC
1984 FXRP

As a proud owner of a 2002 Indian Spirit I can't relay the dismay I felt when I began to experience mechanical problems both great and small with new bike. Soon I became a frequent visitor back to the dealership where I purchased my bike. Being aware of the condition of my bike I was always greatly concerned of break downs when I was out on the road.

When Indian MC announced their quitting that's when the panic set in. With dealerships closing and more mechanics reluctant to work on Indians I was ready to throw in the towel.

A buddy of mine told me about the Cycledoctor. When I took my bike there not only did I find a guy more willing to help me, but here's a guy who's very knowledgeable. I could fill pages with the good experience I have had doing business with the Cycledoctor. I must note on more of a personal level. I can't tell you how much Geoffrey and his crew has helped me during times when my bike needed repair and my cash flow wasn't flowing too good.

To sum it up, my bike runs better than new and stops on a dime. The American Motorcycle Community needs more of the type of business the Cycledoctor is and more of the type of people that run it. Amen.

Sincerely,
Al Domoslai
2002 Indian Spirit