These are just a few of the notes that we have received from customers
over the years.
Some letters have been edited for content. For privacy, last name initials only are listed.
Send us an email - Your comments,
good or bad, are always welcome.
December 10, 2011 = Robert P.,
TX
95 cu in - se flatops - se 204 cams - .030 cometic
hg - 9.8 cr - Bishop heads. The power difference is amazing. I haven't
opened him up yet 'cause I'm still on break-in but when I crack that
throttle he jumps! Now I know what they're talking about when they say,
"you will feel it in the seat of your pants." I also appreciate the
smoother running. Only two problems now - I need better brakes and the
all the speed limits are too low!
July 30, 2011 = John Y., MI/DE
Just wanted to give a shout out to Bishop's
Performance and thank them once again. Kathy and I jumped on the bike
yesterday and headed to New York, the performance of our 1998 Ultra is
unbelievable. At 75 MPH I was rolling up a grade and decided to roll on
the throttle to pass some cars, the engine responded in a way that just
had me grin-in from ear to ear! My engine re-build, and head work done
by Bishop's is second to none!
June 5, 2011 = Mark G., MI
Amy, Bill -
Just wanted to drop you a note of thanks. The bike is running great.
Starts easier, runs smoother, shifts easier and feels tighter.
I appreciate you guys going over the bike the way you do and finding and
correcting the small stuff as well as the big. It was worth every penny.
Thanks again, Mark G.
December 7, 2010 = Chris D., NY
Hello Bill & Amy, I really appreciate the fast and
courteous service. I ordered a clutch cable on Thursday afternoon and
had it on my bike (in upstate NY) by Monday afternoon. Thanks for the
fast shipping.
If I’m ever in your area, I’ll be sure to stop in and say hello. I’ll
bet you have a classy operation.
Thanks again, and Happy Holidays.
Sincerely, Chris D.
October 1, 2010 = James S., MI
Amy, have not stopped by in a while to say hi or anything, been kind of busy with work,
but wanted you to know I was thinking about Bishops this morning and how much I like that windshield... ;) It was a little bit chilly @ 4am this morning ! I think my smile was frozen on my face till about 6 ....... LOL.
James S.
September 17, 2010 = Jon K., MN
Photo of
Jon's bike
Amy,
YES, the bike is running DAMN GOOD! I am almost through the break in
period, once I am done with it, I am going to try a different power
curve on the ignition to see if there is going to be any pinging or not.
All of my troubles that I was having before I did this have magically
gone away. It makes it so much more fun to go out and ride and not
having to worry if the bike is going to leave me sit or not. I took a
mileage reading here a couple of days ago and I was getting 50 mpg! I
cannot complain at that at all. I think that I am done with the engine
stuff for a while so I am going to concentrate on getting other things
changed......
Thank You again for all of the help that you and Bill gave, it is truly
appreciated and I have no problem with sending people your way when they
need some help, and of course, you have a return customer in myself as
well. Oh yeah I almost forgot, I DID NOT buy any of that gimmick stuff
that I was asking you and Bill about. I just simply installed the kit
for the carb that you suggested, but we left the pilot at 46 and
increased the main from a stock 165 to a 185 and changed the needle to
the one that you supplied.
I am going to try and get a video shot of my bike running so both you
and Bill can get an idea of how it is running. Talk soon I am sure. Take
care until then.
Jon
July 31, 2010 = Gary S., IL
I just wanted to say thank you for the super fast
service. I just received my order and in less than 24 hours! You
can't beat that! I have never had an order come that fast.
Thanks again and I will be sure to put in a good word for you because I
am impressed.
Gary S.
May 11, 2010 = Al M., MI
Photo of
Al and his bike
Amy & Bill, I have just recently reviewed your
website in depth and am pleased with the quality and detailed extent of
service reflected on it. It is a friendly site and easy to move
around in. I also searched and found my photo in the 2005 collection.
Regards, Al M.
April 12, 2010 = Terry P., MI
Photo of
Terry's FLHT
Amy - Once again, thank Bill for me. That geezer glide of
mine runs dam good, TQ just where I need it. Had a chance to open it up,
motor spools up quickly for a big FLH. ~
Terry P.
April 10, 2010 = Jeremy P., MI
Photo of Jeremy's
Dyna
Amy, Thanks again, the bike is running and sounding
great. I really appreciate all of the work you guys put into it and the time
you took to find exactly what I was looking for. It is good to know I have
finally found a place that cares about the customer's wants and needs and is
very reasonably priced. Bishop's will be the only place that works on my
bike in the future. You guys are the best!
Best Regards,
Jeremy P.
March 16, 2010 = Jim D., KY
Photo of Jim's
Road King Jim's
Dyno Graph
Hi Bill and Amy. I told you that I would send
you the dyno data on my RoadKing when I got it so , here it is. Bottom line:
101.38HP/109.29FtLbs of torque with VH Pro pipe, 1550 cc and S&S 510 gear
cam PLUS the magic you guys performed. Very well worth every penny and very
happy. If you ever need a recommendation, do not hesitate.
Jim D.
February 22, 2010 = Rod ., Australia
Hi Amy - just a quick note, we finished the bike on
friday, first dyno session today and a quick tune made 100.3 HP and 99.2 TQ,
from 95 inch B motor in '05 deuce... customer is real happy. Installing the
clutch today and changing the pipe, looking for a final figure around 105 HP.
Thanks for your help and the great service, will be sure to use you guys in the
future.
Kind Regards, Rod B. - Motorcycle Addiction - New South Wales AUSTRALIA
October 6, 2009 = Mick, Australia
Hello Amy, THANK YOU, THANK YOU!! The parts arrived here safe and sound. I really appreciate your time and effort. I will
definitely try to buy as many parts as I can from you guys. You made life a lot easier for us and the mail service worked out well. Thanking you once again, I hope to visit your shop one day, looking forward to a good future.
Best regards,
Mick - Reservoir Hogs - Preston, Victoria AUSTRALIA
July 11, 2009 = Rick G., MI
Bill & Amy, Thank you! You where absolutely terrific to put up with me. We did
the second break in and that motor never ran as good out of the
factory. This also reflects Adam's abilities. Bill did an absolutely
perfect job, I just wanted to let you know.
Thank You, Rick G.
April 11, 2009 = Doug S., FL
Hi Amy & Bill - I just have to tell you that Bill
must know his stuff. When he sent my carb back to me he said that he had
it jetted and set it up for my combo that I have. When they did a pull on the
dyno here at our local Harley shop he said that the sniffer was between 13 and
14, what ever that is, and that the plugs looked perfect so he didn't want to
touch or change a thing. Nice job Bill!
February 9, 2009 = Dennis N., Alberta, Canada
Hi Amy and Bill, I am sending you this
e-mail about the excellent work Bill did on my heads for my HD. My THANKS to
Bill. It was an exciting 2008 riding season with my friends. They could not believe how FAST my 1200 sporty
was this year. It was walking away from VTX's, 1800, 1300, a Big Bear chopper - All the big boys with big cu.
inches. HA HA to them! Great job again Bill, and Thank you very much Amy for getting all my part together and
shipping them to me.
Thanks again for the great service, Dennis
December 6, 2008 = Tony G., AR
Photo of Tony and his bike
Bill you are the man! I got the Stage II Hammer Heads for
my Twin Cam 98" 10-5-1 with Woods TW6HG and my bike is a
freaking animal. The work on my heads was very professional.
Bill was very helpful in helping walking me through some
steps on putting my bike back together since I done the work
myself. Bill definitely knows his stuff about Harleys and
does not mind using his time helping out his customer even
when it is on the phone. I appreciate all the great work and
help you were to me. I will send a copy of dyno when I get
it done. Bishop's Performance Rocks!
Thanks, Tony from
Arkansas
March 31, 2008 = Ted W., IL
Bill & Amy, I finally found time to put
the (113") engine together and get it back in the '07 Street Glide. The
engine has incredible, amazing and effortless power. You just barely
roll on the throttle and this thing makes some power. I have only a few
miles on it so far and did not want to run it real hard but it is very
strong. The power band is very wide and it pulls strong all the way thru
the RPM range. The torque curve seems almost totally flat. I can't say I
have ever ridden a bike with more pulling power......it flat makes you
hang on to stay on the seat. I want to get a few more miles on it before
I run it flat out but this thing is FAST!!
Will keep in touch, Ted W.
January 25, 2008 -
Engine Builder Magazine Article
November 1, 2007 = Mark M., OH
Photo #1
Photo #2
Photo #3
Bill & Amy - These were taken
at a Halloween poker run. Still the fastest bike around!!
August 26, 2007 -
Detroit Free Press Article
July 23, 2007 = Mike R., OH
Mike from Montpelier Ohio here. Just wanted to say thanks for
getting my recent oil order to me quickly. Needed it for this
weekend and it was here on Friday. What great service! The
recent S&S IST Ignition I purchased from you worked out fantastic.
I couldn't have asked for a better product as it solved all of my
ignition concerns. I tell everyone I talked to, or on the net, to
purchased anything they need from Bishops!
Best Regards, Mike R.
July 10, 2007 = Nick R., MI Photo of
Nick's Electra Glide Classic
Amy and Bill, Annette and
I just returned from a week long bike trip through the Smokey Mountains and
I wanted to send you a quick thank you note. The changes that you
recommended and subsequently made worked to perfection. The bike was loaded
with the two of us and a weeks worth of gear and had plenty of power to
cruise 85mph on the highway there and back and sail up the mountains with
ease. Thanks for a job well done! The bike ran flawlessly and was more
enjoyable than ever to ride. I tell anyone who will listen about my
experience at Bishops.
Nicholas R., Lear Corporation
June 4, 2007 = Leo J., MI Photo
of
Leo's Road King
Bill & Amy, I'm not sure a guy
my age is supposed to have this much fun! I have not stopped smiling since
I picked up my bike on Friday! Thanks for all your help and thanks for all
the fun. Let everyone know that all of the Legion Riders were just as
impressed with the sound and performance.
Leo J.
May 18, 2007 = Ray H., MT
Took a while to get 'er all put back together and broke in. Just had the
Tuning Link thing done over on a Dynojet & came up with 96 horses and 103
ft lbs; 80-85lbs starting at around 2500 rpm! Woohoo! Thanks for the
advice on the cam (S&S 570G), it worked out great....Anyway, beautiful work! Thank
you much!
Ray H.
May 16, 2007 = G. "Mac" B., FL
Dear Hammer, This letter of sincere
thanks is long overdue, and I apologize. I wanted to let you know
that you did a terrific job on the build for my new Harley Tour Bike (103"). Although
I have not had it dyno tested yet, the performance is everything that I had
hoped it would be and the 58mm throttle body did an amazing trick for the bike.
It now runs right up there with my best buddy who has a custom built 113 cid
engine that puts out about 120 ft-lbs. of torque.
She looks like a stock
bagger, but runs like a scalded dog! Took her up to 115 mph in fourth gear, and
that was fast enough for me. She’s a “real sleeper”, and loaded with torque! I
feel proud now, to finally be a member of the Big Dog Club, and no longer have
to stay on the porch! Now I have to try hard to wipe the big grin off my face
as I pass ‘em on the highway!
If you ever have any
clients looking for a similar build, feel free to give them my address, email or
phone. I will be happy to recommend your expert services.
Once again, I feel like a
kid on Christmas Morning . . . . . everyday when I ride! Thanks.
Sincerely, and with great
appreciation,
Mac B., Orlando, FL
May 15, 2007 = Mike W., WI
Thanks so much for your help in designing this for
me and putting all the right pieces together. Everything was thought of
in advance and all parts were packaged beautifully. A real boost in the
range I already ride in, so no changes have to be made to my riding
style which is a big plus. Did some two-up and highway travel with
passing upgrades and it works great. I couldn't be more pleased with
your build advice and professionalism in sales that you showed me.
Please know if any of my friends contemplate engine work on their bikes
I will tell them all about you. Thanks for the miles of smiles I
had coming home this weekend!
Mike W.
Update: Dec. 14, 2007 - Hello Amy and Bill,
Just wanted to report one of your recent builds (May) you sent out the door has finally
been put up for its winter nap. Had a great riding season and a few longer
trips to boot. Pulled our little camper trailer up into Northern WI and the
UP. Ran over to Ohio and for vacation hit the Smokies and did Dragon’s
Tail. All without so much as a hiccup. Kept up with Slab traffic without
any problems, even the on ramps. Tooled through the hills and twisties of
OH, KY, TN, NC and WV and didn’t need to downshift except when I wanted to,
mostly to help slow down for the next turn. I couldn’t be happier with your
machine shop services and excellent advice on the components to put together
the kind of ride I described to you. Thanks a
million!
Mike W.
March 4, 2007 = Brian G., OH Photo of
Brian's Fatboy
Brian's Dyno graph
Thanks Hammer, Amy and Shaggy!
I am so freaking happy with all the work you guys did for me! I took her out
today for a little spin and it just keeps getting better! I cannot wait to get
her on the track and see what she can really do. I will recommend you guys to as
many people as I can, you all are really great people and you know your
bikes!!!!! Thanks again!
Brian "2004Fatboy" G.
November 1, 2006 = Richard S., SC
Bill and Amy, Thought you would like to know how the engine came out. After the rear
cam bearing failed (known problem for H-D) in my 2001 Softail, I put in
a 106" S&S stroker kit with S&S pistons (3-7/8” bore), HTCC heads
reworked by Bishop's Performance, Andrews TW60G cams, James
Gaskets. Engine runs GREAT, plenty of power, totally a
different bike, a joy to ride again. Thanks again for your suggestions and work on the heads.
Richard S.
August 3, 2006 = Stephen O., TN
Hello Amy, I received my cam kit today. I just wanted to drop you a note to let
you know truly how much of a pleasure it was doing business with you.
I really just lucked up on your web site. If you provide all of your
customers with the same friendly and expedited service you provided
me with I am certain you must have a booming business. I will send
you some pics of the bike at completion and I will certainly be in
touch in the future if I decide to go further with the heads. Thanks again!
Stephen O.
May 31, 2006 = Barb B., WI Photo of
Barb and her brother, Karl
You guys are awesome! I knew from the twinkle in Bill's eyes that my sporty
would be better, it was waaaaay beyond better. Even after we got back I
couldn't get off! Amy you were right, it was like riding a new bike.
Thank-you, Thank-you, Thank-you!!! It was really great to meet you, and I look forward to seeing you guys
again.
Gratefully Yours, Barb
April 3, 2006 = Don B., VA Photo
of Don
Dyno Graph
Time Ticket
My most sincere and honest Thank You ! ...goes to
Hammer and Amy for the Awesome build he did on my Roadking... I am so very,
very, satisfied with it I cannot find the words to exactly describe how I feel
about it...
Janet and I got to Bill's shop early afternoon on Friday and
within 15 minutes I was on the Roadking taking it for my first ride. I knew that
it should run good but I had no idea of what I was in store for when I whacked
that throttle for the first time.... I left Bill's shop just taking it easy to
let the motor come up to temp. and to get out of the traffic somewhat before
opening it up. I finally got some clear road and I came almost to a complete
stop and clicked it into 1st gear...when I whacked her open I felt a rush of
pure power I have never experienced before on a Harley... I ran it through the
gears and could not believe what just happened as I wasn't opening it up all the
way....I was absolutely shocked...I could not believe that a Roadking could run
like this....I immediately had to do it again and this time I opened it up a
little more than the first but still not wide open as I was still in
town...after running through the gears that time and getting her slowed down, I
busted out laughing to myself...it was unbelievable... I then wanted
to see how it acted just cruising around town in traffic so I headed back to the
shop through the busiest area I could find....the bike just purred right along
with no hesitation or surging at all...Before I got back to the shop,
I realized that I was riding my dream build.... It can
be rode around town with no problems or can cruise along at highway speeds and
with a crack of the throttle feel your arms getting longer.... and the Best of
all... I can run it on a track and feel a rush of power that will give you an
adrenalin rush that will last for hours...
Last year after I did the *** build...I thought it ran
good....but with this build there is no comparison at all.....it is way more
than I could have dreamed for.
This was something I have been wanting to do for a very
long while and everything ended up working out perfect. I can't say enough good
about Hammer and Amy, they are two very special people and they have made me
very happy. I have to tell everyone this...I have never met anyone more
devoted to their work and their business then Bill and Amy, they work very hard
at their shop and both of them put in some very long hours, their goal is to
please the customer and you don't find that very often these days. Bill is the
most knowledgeable Harley mechanic I have ever met and I'm not just saying that
because he did my build, all someone has to do is talk with him for awhile and
you will find out for yourself....Nuff said... Did I mention how much I like my
Roadking? =o)
Update: May 13, 2006 I blew away
a 124" Street Glide today!
I finally met up with the yuppy lawyer today...he
wouldn't race me... But one of his yuk yuk big mouth comrades with a 124"
street glide told me he would blow me off the road...I told him he would have to
prove it to me... The race was on then....they had me follow them out of town a
few miles to a old industrial area where there was a long stretch of straight
road that couldn't be seen from the highway...a perfect race track... We lined
up at a sign post and one guy was going to flag us to start and another bike
went down the road 1/4 mile...I have been practicing shifting with the
shift-light since I installed it...I've got it set at 6000rpm's and I've been
shifting it pretty good without hitting the limiter...I held the rev's at what I
judged to be about 3000rpm's as I don't have a tach...I made a good launch and
the street glide was right beside me until I hit 3rd gear and then he was
history...I just flat out pulled away from him and he couldn't keep up...I must
have beat him by at least 5 or 6 bike lengths...and it felt DAMN GOOD..!!!!nbsp;
There were about 12 guys on bikes there...a few of them with 103's that were
talking about running me after the street glide was supposed to have blown me
away...they wouldn't say squat about running me after seeing me run their
comrade....the yuppy lawyer would only say that he had more work to do on his
build....
Today was the day I've been waiting on for a long
time....this clique of yuppy azzholes finally got what they deserved...Today
made everything I've put into this build worth every dollar....and then some...
I'm sure before the season is over Hammer will probably
be getting some work from this area....I was wearing my Bishops T-shirt today
and I swear I saw a couple of the guys there writing down the website off the
back of my shirt.
All those guys are now re-thinking about the guy they
use for their builds and tuning... I have never seen it but this guy's dyno
sheet supposedly shows way better #'s than mine... I had always thought that the
guy they go to for tuning was trumping up the dyno sheets somehow as I have seen
dyno runs from him on builds that I know couldn't produce some of the #'s that
I've seen on their dyno sheets....that long black dyno always tells the truth...
I wish you could have been there ...the looks on their
faces was priceless....
Thank You again for the great job you did on my
bike!
Don
March 13, 2006 = Deb & Ted, MI Photo of
Deb & Ted
By the way, I wanted to let you and Bill know that my bike is working
GREAT! It shifts like a dream, it brakes perfectly, the choke is amazingly
cooperative, and even the clutch lever and brake levers were adjusted well.
I even have more control in first gear than I've ever had before. The bike isn't shimmying in the back anymore, and
the engine is purring. Finally, I am getting the benefit of the work you
guys did on it last August right before my unexpected fast stop!
Seriously, you did a great job and I couldn't be happier. And, yes, you can
quote me anytime. Bishop's does great work!!
Deb H.
...and we have been going exclusively to you and Bill
ever since Bill took the time, without an appointment or
even knowing us, to re-jet Deb's bike when we came in
last May. It's a better experience all around and you
guys are just plain nice!
Ted R.
December 17, 2005 = Rick C., KY Photo of
Rick's Electra Glide
Bill: Got my E-Glide back from H-D Bowling Green
KY yesterday, only got to ride it for a few minutes 'cause it's FREAKIN'
COLD, but first impressions are IT ROCKS!! Can't wait to get some time in
the saddle. Thanks for your help! Your head work got positive comments from
the guys at the shop on both quality of work and price. Got a feelin' they
may send some work your way.
I'm starting on my next bike, may take me 3-4 months to get it all done. I bought
an '05 FXDC, unlike my FLHTC which is built for solid touring performance,
the FXDC will be a road burner. Thanks for your help as I'm kinda new to whoopin' up the
Harley engine, although I have a good general mechanical knowledge. I value your insights and advice. Rick C.
Update: October 25, 2006
Another
Photo
Bill and Amy: .... Pic of Cindy and me on the Tail of the Dragon a couple months ago. 95" engine build
runnin' great with your Stage I heads. I like the 106" and Stage III HammerHeads on the FXDC Super Glide so much that I'm thinkin' of puttin' a 106" in the E-glide and sendin' the heads up to you for upgrade from Stage I to Stage III.
Rick
Another update: October 1, 2007
Racing Photo (FXDC)
Bill and Amy: I've been to the Harley Drags at Bowling Green KY several times. Darn wild party, but I've never
taken a bike down the 1/4 mile at all. I turn 50 this week, and
decided that time is getting away from me. My '05 Super Glide is S&S 106 ci
stroker, your Stage III heads 10.75 compression, S&S 625 cams, lifters, and
roller rockers, Super G carb that you bored .100 over, S&S extended air
cleaner and V&H stepped drag pipes.
Rode her off the street and on the track, no prep at all, didn't even let any air out of the back tire. Best run was
12.273 seconds and 112 mph, not too shabby for an old fat bald guy. A better, and lighter, rider could've gone faster.
I sure wanted to bust 12 and make the S&S 11 second club, but maybe next year. I built the engine, so
my main concern was all those expensive parts staying inside. No, I didn't win, but maybe then again, I did.
Thanks for your excellent work. Rick
And another update: March 22, 2008 Photo (FXDC)
Got her ('05 FXDC) finished. Engine is 106 cubic inch S&S stroker,
11:1 compression, your Stage 3 heads, S&S
640G cams, S&S Super G carb bored .100" over. Paint is by Jim
Munroe, chrome by Chrome Pros. Final drive converted to chain.
Rode it today, yep, she's fast!
Rick
And one more update: October 19, 2010 Dyno
graph (FXDC)
Did a dyno run for the first time, see attached printout. 123 hp and
114 torque. Present jets are 31 and 84. Note it's off the chart rich in the middle..... more tuning needed.
BTW, won the dyno shoot out, paid $250. I could win more at the shootouts than racin' the thing, probably.
Thanks again !
Rick
And finally, a
note in American Iron Magazine: May, 2011 (June 2011 edition)
November 29, 2005 = Charles C., AR Charles'
Dyno Graph
You may recall that last spring you bored my cylinders to 95 in and gave the TC88 heads your stage 2 treatment. (2000 FXD). We used the SE 10.25:1 pistons and .040 Cometic head gasket. My final build
ended up like this: 95 inch with SE 10.25:1
pistons, .040 Cometic head gaskets, Stage 2 head porting, TC-2G cams, SE adjustable pushrods, Daytona TwinTec ignition, Stock CV40 carb with '88
Sportster needle, D&D Fatcat exhaust.
I really like the results. I have attached the
dyno results which you can use for your testimonials if you want. 97 hp/ 101
torque. For a 4,300 mile trip I averaged 48.6 mpg. Thanks!
Charles
C.
May 1, 2005 = Tony C., TX Photo of Tony's bike
You wouldn't believe how jealous folks have been since I got my bike
finished. The work you did was fantastic. For what was put in the
bike, the horsepower and torque was great. Several guys have gone and
purchased bigger cams, larger heads and the like, but STILL can't keep
up...YES!!! I'm like a squirrel with big nutts. I'm getting much
better gas mileage and it drives great on long hauls.
Are you going to Sturgis? If so, let me know where you'll be, I would
love to shake your hand. Heck, I'm sure the guys with me will be
wanting to send you some business if and when they bite the bullet.
Tony C.
July 27, 2004 = Nick D., MA
Photo of Nick's bike
Hello Bill and Amy,
My name is Nick from Boston MA. You guys did my
heads this past winter. I have a 2004 Dyna Wide Glide. I spoke to Bill
several times on the phone about my engine etc.
My buddy owns a bike shop, and they couldn't
wait to race, as I was the only one who didn't follow their package. I have no numbers for hp or torque, but what I
can tell ya is for a 95 inch my bike goes like a raped ape......... no one
leaves me behind! First bike I raced was my buddy's 103 inch SS evo stroker
- needless to say he is not talking to me anymore
because I smoked him......Bill thanks for the great work on the heads, and
Amy thanks for your help as well.
Ride safe, Nick D.
April 29, 2004 = Ken M., Winsor, Ontario
Photo of Ken's bike
Bill, I emailed you last year around
this time asking about remapping my Power Commander after I went to your former
place of employment and they screwed it up. I still have not gotten it fixed
proper and have been kind of hoping you would get a dyno in your new shop.
I checked your page the other day and my prayers have been answered. You mapped
it two years ago and did such a great job. It seems that you're the only one
around that knows what you're doing! I'll call you soon to schedule an
appointment. Thanks!
Ken M.
Sept. 12, 2003 =
"Speedy" Don S., IN
Don's Dyno graph
Don's Time ticket
Hello Hammer & Li'l Amy! Hope your business is booming. My
bike still runs GREAT! I am racing sprint cars this year. I pointed my brother
your way - told him there is no better place to take his bike. Thanks again!
Speedy
May 30, 2003 = Tony D., PA
Photo of Tony's Deuce Tony's Dyno graph
Hi Bill,
I spoke to you a couple of weeks ago with regards to a set of heads you did for a buddy of
mine which I happened to acquire. When I spoke to you I was
having problems with my valve seals, one was leaking pretty bad. It was
replaced at my local Harley dealer and everything seems to be fine. I just
wanted to thank you for taking the time and answering my questions. I also
had it dynoed at the Virginia State Rally last weekend by RollingThunder
Dyno. John, who runs the dyno machine, was pretty impressed with the results.
Considering I'm running flat top pistons, SE 211 cam, a CV 44mm carb, SE
non-selectable ignition, a Thunderheader and of course SE Performance "HammerHeads".
I'm sending you a copy of the dyno sheet, feel free to use it if you like.
Thanks again, Tony
April 14, 2003 = Darren L., GA
Hey Bill -
Just wanted to say thanks for the helpful service and great work on my
heads. I put them on this past week and the difference is notable. The
bike runs strong and pulls hard all the way through. Most importantly, it's
fun to ride! When I get the exhaust switched, I'll dyno it and let you know
how it did. I'll definitely recommend you to my buddies who are looking for
head work. Thanks again!
Darren
February 27, 2003 = Jim R., MI
Bill
and Amy,
Just got the postcard for the new shop. I had my '86 Sportster in (the shop
where you used to work last
summer) for hard starting and you were kind enough to stick around Saturday night
(Labor Day weekend) so I could pick it up. The Sporty never started this easy
when it was brand new. I appreciate the work and you both going out of your way
to get it back to me on a holiday weekend. I have a Classic on order, so when
it comes in, I'll have to see what you can do to my 883.
Good luck with the new shop, Jim
August, 2002 = Jim B., MI
Photo
of Jim's bike Jim's Dyno graph
April 13, 2002 = Matt H., MI - Photo of Matt's bike "FrankenKing", Matt's
Dyno graph
I had fun with
my 106 ft-lbs until I learned an important lesson again: cheap chrome won't get
you home. Cheap chrome will only sit you on the side of the road. While
riding two-up on Telegraph Rd, a blue Fat Boy passed me hell bent for fame. As
any showoff with a "FrankenKing" and a pretty girl on the back would do, I
decided to catch him at the next light and wallop him good. This was easy,
even 2-up, and the guy gave a thumbs up to a bike that had bested the hell out
of him. The little run was no problem and only required short shifting to win.
Then it happened. "It" being a driveline snatch that stopped me in the first
church parking lot that I had been in two years. The pulley had come loose from
the rear wheel, messing up the pulley and stripping the threads in the rear
wheel. Yes, I used red Loctite. Yes, I torqued the bolts to specs. What I did
notice when I did these things last winter was that the pretty chrome pulley
cover ($20) dimpled under the required bolt torque. On a "normal" Harley, it
would not have allowed the free-play to work the bolts loose and cause the
failure. With low-end torque like the FrankenKing, the dimples became tears,
which gave the bolts 1/8" of loose threads. Once the threads were loose, it was
just a matter of time before "it" happened.
Bill, your badassed motors
deserve more than a cheap chrome pulley cover. If a customer ever asks for a
pulley beautification project, tell them chain, BDL pulley, or nothing at all.
Show anybody wanting a chrome pulley cover this letter so that they may learn
from my mistake. Mine will soon again be the bulletproof cycle that I have
grown to know and love. It has never run as good as you made it run today. I
really want to thank you and Amy for your help in making my Road King such a fun
bike. I feel like more than just a customer with both of you. Thanks for
being a performance freak!
Big Matt (R.I.P.)