Slipstream Performance

01/01/2026

Over the years we have rebuilt hundreds of engines of all types ages and configurations ,from the modern to the classic and vintage .

Rebuilding this engine after about 10 years,this particular engine was rebuilt by us a decade ago.and now has over 90k kms on this particular motorcycle.

We overhauled the entire engine with new bearings ,oil pump ,hydraulic tappets, crankshaft parts as well as new piston and a freshly machined head ,valves and seats.

Everything was cleaned, inspected and installed to factory specs bringing this thumper back to life.

30/12/2025

Over 20 years working on and with some of the best motorcycles ever made , and everything in between.

The feeling never gets old!

30/12/2025

rotor puller machined ,tested and ready to go for the hardening process.

We couldn't find a readily available rotor puller for this particular motorcycle, we had it machined to get to the sprag clutch which is not engaging correctly.

30/12/2025

getting a long overdue big service to get it back in shape for the sand!

29/12/2025

getting the OEM forks and shocks setup for a shorter rider.

Lowering is accomplished the correct way , which requires the shock and forks travel to be reduced 30mm internally and new springs to be installed therby reducing overall seat height

Lowering linkages are not the best way to accomplish this as they have a negative effect on the rising rate of the rear linkage and shock absorber.

29/12/2025

Servicing a OEM 2016 Rear shock.

Being almost a decade old and never having been serviced the overall condition was poor and almost non serviceable with major wear to the piston with a disintegrated piston band and some luckily only light wear to the shock body.

The shock oil had broken down completely and there was absolutely no damping at all with the damaged piston.

We replaced the piston assembly and seals after cleaning and inspecting all components.

The shock was filled,vacuum bled and pressurized with nitrogen and ready to be installed in the

23/12/2025

Working on the family of Italian motorcycles like the is not new to me,working on them as a certified Aprilia & Motoguzzi technician is another feather in my technician cap.

Always something fun and new to learn.

22/12/2025

22/12/2025

A that had a sudden gearbox failure at high speed,the gears refused to shift and we traced it to a damaged lay shaft bearing that was totally destroyed.

We inspected the gearbox after taking the engine off the motorcycle and replaced all the worn or damaged parts and the engine is now ready to go back in the frame.

22/12/2025

A 2016 which also refused to run,this was finally traced to an open wire from the throttle body to the ecu and was challenging to trace.

22/12/2025

which refused to start ,we traced it to a faulty crank position sensor, replaced the part and she fired right up no problem.

The fix is often easy ,but can be challenging to trace and pinpoint on a modern motorcycle...this is why troubleshooting is a skill that truly separates the mechanic from a true technician.

22/12/2025

getting a new set of tyres.