Engine Services

Professional Engine Services for Hard Enduro

Your engine takes a beating in Utah’s extreme terrain. From the fine moondust of the west desert to the high-altitude punishment of the Wasatch Range, we keep your motor running strong when others fail.

Why Timing Matters

The difference between finishing a ride and walking out often comes down to preventive maintenance. We’ve seen too many riders ignore the signs:

• Loss of bottom-end snap: First sign of ring wear
• Hard starting: Worn piston increases blow-by
• Excessive smoke: Rings aren’t sealing properly
• Detonation: Lean conditions from worn components

Our Engine Services

Top End Rebuilds

The bread and butter of 2-stroke maintenance. We use only OEM or Vertex pistons (your choice) and inspect every component:

• Cylinder bore measurement and inspection
• Power valve cleaning and clearance check
• Exhaust port chamfering if needed
• Fresh gaskets throughout
• Break-in recommendations specific to your riding

Full Engine Rebuilds

When the bottom end starts knocking or you’ve had a catastrophic failure:

• Complete disassembly and inspection
• Crank rebuild with new bearings and seals
• Transmission inspection
• Case bearing replacement
• All new gaskets and seals

TBI/TPI Tuning

Modern fuel injection needs modern solutions:

• Diagnostic scan for error codes
• Throttle body cleaning and sync
• Injector testing and cleaning
• Map sensor calibration
• Custom mapping for your riding style

The Utah Factor

Elevation changes from 4,000 to 11,000 feet in a single ride mean your engine works harder here than almost anywhere else. We set up engines to handle:

• Altitude compensation: Proper jetting/mapping for elevation
• Heat management: Utah’s combination of slow technical sections and high-speed fire roads
• Dust protection: Enhanced air filter setup and maintenance schedules
• Fuel quality: Adjustments for varying octane availability

Service Intervals

2-Stroke Top End:

• Recreation riders: 80-100 hours
• Aggressive riders: 60-80 hours
• Racers: 40-60 hours

4-Stroke Valve Checks:

• Every 30-40 hours
• More frequently if you ride a lot of technical terrain

Oil Changes:

• 2-stroke transmission: Every 20 hours
• 4-stroke engine: Every 15 hours

Pro Tips from the Shop

1. Keep a hour meter: Guessing leads to expensive failures
2. Change air filters often: Utah dust kills engines
3. Use quality oil: The $3 you save isn’t worth a seized engine
4. Listen to your bike: New noises mean stop and investigate

Don’t wait for a DNF to think about engine maintenance. Our comprehensive service keeps you on the trail, not on the trailer.