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Utica, NY — Shop & Mobile Service

Precision V-Twin Performance

Tuned by Thunder. Powered by Intelligence.

V-twin specialists. All bikes welcome. Where iron meets algorithm. Professional motorcycle dyno tuning in Central New York. In-house dyno or mobile service — Syracuse, Rome, Cooperstown, and beyond.

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🔧 Proprietary Tuning Software
📍 Mobile Service Available
📊 Full Dyno Sheets Included
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Precision Calibration

Custom tuning for your specific bike, mods, and riding conditions

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Mobile Service

We come to you — Syracuse, Rome, Cooperstown & surrounding CNY

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Custom Software

Proprietary tuning tools built in-house for better results

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Full Transparency

You get the data — dyno sheets, before/after numbers, everything

Services & Pricing

Motorcycle Tuning Services

Full dyno tuning at our Utica shop or mobile service across Central New York. We specialize in V-twins (Harley-Davidson, Indian, Ducati) — and we tune everything else too.

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Shop Services — Utica, NY

Full Dyno Tune

Complete ECU calibration on our in-house dyno. Fueling, timing, idle — everything dialed in for your specific motor and modifications. V-twin specialty, all bikes welcome. Not a copy-paste from another bike.

$450 starting

Performance Upgrades

Intake, exhaust, cams, big bore — parts, professional install, and the tune to match. V-twins are our bread and butter, but we build and calibrate all kinds of bikes.

$800+ parts & labor

Diagnostic / Baseline Health Check

Full scan, baseline dyno pull, see where your bike actually sits. Essential before committing to upgrades — know exactly what you're working with.

$150 flat rate

Re-Flash / Tune Correction

Already tuned somewhere else and running like shit? We'll validate what's there and fix it. Lean cruise, rich idle, bad timing — we've seen it all.

$250 flat rate

Dyno Time Rental

Need dyno time for your own testing or development? Operator included. Serious inquiries only.

$200 per hour
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Mobile Tuning — Central New York

Mobile Tune — Utica Area (30mi)

We come to you within 30 miles of Utica. Same quality street tune at your location — garage, driveway, wherever works. V-twins are our specialty, and we tune all bikes. Rome, Herkimer, and surrounding areas.

$350 starting

Mobile Tune — Syracuse / Extended (30-60mi)

Syracuse, Cooperstown, Oneonta, and surrounding areas. Full mobile tuning service with travel included. Call ahead to schedule.

$400+ includes travel

Event / Club / Group Tuning

Got a crew that needs tunes? Rallies, shop events, MC club meets — we'll set up on-site anywhere in CNY. Volume discounts for 5+ bikes.

Call for quote
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Custom & Performance Builds

Big Bore / Stroker Motor Tuning

Serious motor work needs serious calibration. Big bore V-twins, high-compression builds, and custom motors — we'll work with you or your builder to dial it in right.

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Forced Induction Tuning

Turbo, supercharger setups. This isn't plug-and-play territory — requires consultation and custom calibration strategy.

Call for quote

No Guesswork. No Compromise. Just Results.

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Our Shop

Where the Work Happens

Dyno Room
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Mobile Setup
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About Thunderhorse Tuning

Built Different

Thunderhorse Tuning is a motorcycle performance shop in Utica, New York. We're not a dealer, not a franchise — just a shop that got tired of watching places half-ass tunes and charge full price for it.

We run our own dyno in-house and offer mobile tuning service across Central New York — Syracuse, Rome, Cooperstown, Oneonta, and everywhere in between. We're V-twin specialists (Harley-Davidson, Indian, Ducati) — and all bikes are welcome. Same calibration quality whether you come to us or we come to you.

"We wrote our own tuning software because the existing tools weren't cutting it. It's not about being fancy — it's about getting it right the first time."

We're not here to upsell you on parts you don't need. You tell us what you want the bike to do, we make it happen. And when we're done, you get the data — dyno sheets, before/after numbers, the whole picture.

Rob Dawson

Owner & Lead Dyno Operator

Grew up a gearhead — the kind of kid who'd rather be in the garage than anywhere else. Competed in motocross and rally racing before the wrenching side took over completely.

Studied mechanical and electrical engineering, then spent years deep in the weeds with ECUs, CAN bus systems, and engine management. Built race cars, built motorcycles, learned what actually makes them run right.

Wrote the tuning software we use in-house because the off-the-shelf options weren't good enough. Comes from a family of hardworking small business owners — that mindset stuck.

If my name's on it, it's right. That's not marketing talk. That's how I was raised and how I run this shop.

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Our Approach

How We Tune Bikes

Most shops tune by feel and trial-and-error. Make a change, do a pull, look at the numbers, repeat. It works eventually, but you're basically paying them to guess.

We wrote our own tuning software — DynoAI — that uses actual engine physics to figure out what your motor needs. It's not magic — it's just math and data instead of guesswork.

📊 Fewer Pulls, Better Results

Our software builds a solid baseline from minimal dyno runs. Less time on the dyno means less wear on your motor, faster turnaround, and money saved.

🎯 Tuned for Your Specific Bike

Not a copy-paste from another bike with "similar" mods. Your motor, your altitude, your fuel — calibrated specifically for what you're running.

⚡ Real-Time Engine Monitoring

Knock detection, AFR tracking, torque curves — we're watching everything during the pull and catching problems before they hurt your engine.

📋 Complete Transparency

We don't hide behind "proprietary" bullshit. You get full dyno sheets, before/after numbers, and we'll walk you through exactly what we did and why.

Common Questions

FAQ

Yes — we offer mobile tuning services throughout Central New York including Syracuse, Rome, Cooperstown, Oneonta, and surrounding areas within 60 miles of Utica. We're V-twin specialists, but all bikes are welcome. Mobile tunes start at $350 for local service (within 30 miles) and $400+ for extended range including Syracuse.

A full dyno tune typically takes 2-4 hours depending on your bike's modifications and current state. Our proprietary tuning software allows us to achieve precise results with fewer dyno pulls than traditional trial-and-error methods, which saves time and reduces wear on your motor.

We tune all motorcycles. Our specialty is V-twins — Harley-Davidson, Indian, and Ducati — but we also tune sport bikes, adventure bikes, metric cruisers, and custom builds. Stock bikes, big bore builds, and forced induction setups are all on the table.

Yes. Any change to your intake or exhaust affects your air/fuel ratio. Running without a proper tune after modifications can cause poor performance, excessive heat, and potential engine damage. We recommend tuning after any Stage 1 or higher modifications — air cleaner, exhaust, or both.

We see this all the time. Lean cruise, rich idle, timing that makes no sense — bad tunes are unfortunately common. We'll diagnose what's wrong, show you the data, and recalibrate it properly. Re-tune / correction service is $250 flat rate.

Get In Touch

Book or Ask Questions

Ready to schedule? Book online. Got questions first? Call or text — we're real people.

Contact Thunderhorse Tuning

Shop's in Utica, NY. Mobile service covers most of Central New York — Syracuse, Rome, Cooperstown, Oneonta, and surrounding areas. V-twin specialty. All bikes welcome.

📍 Utica, New York
📞 (607) 621-6885
✉️ dawsonmotoring@gmail.com

Shop Hours

Tuesday – Friday: 9am – 6pm

Saturday: 9am – 3pm

Sunday – Monday: Closed

Mobile appointments available outside shop hours — just ask.

Mobile Service Area

Utica • Rome • Syracuse • Cooperstown • Oneonta • Herkimer • and surrounding CNY

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Pick your service and grab a time slot. We'll confirm within 24 hours. For mobile tuning, include your location in the appointment notes.

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Custom builds, forced induction, or group/club events? Call or email first — those need a conversation before we can quote.