Informal Poll: Best US wrench turner for vintage multi smokers

Soliciting opinions based on experience/reputation here guys.
If you had a vintage multi cylinder 2 stroke (e.g. RG, RZ, or even a vintage GP bike like
an RS500) who would you trust for tuning, rebuilds, maintenance if you were not doing
the work yourself? This could even include machining/ fabrication work.

 

Roland Cushway.

Lives in the Bay area, super nice guy, that is very meticulous. Tuned 2 strokes in MotoGP with Erv Kanemoto.

Willing to talk with you and explain everything. He likes educating you too, if you want that.

 

Being a former owner of a 1995 TZ and armed with the most comprehensive owners manual that makes it like you have a team of engineers looking out for you I would do all the work myself so I know it is perfect. Sorry that I didn't answer your question as asked.

 

Wow Rob, so Roland is still kicking out there? Good to know And education never hurts!

 

Lyn Garland @Yamaha179 would be the "vintage" tuner on the BBS (Georgia), or Chuck Quenzler ([email protected]) (Florida) as well. Here's chuck's info that I found online, as the 2stroke world forum isn't working so I can't get his info there:
Chuck
cell (727) 458-8619
Team Scream Racing

Lyn is available on the board here via PM, I assume.

 

I'm pretty sure Roland Cushway was Luca Cadalora's (Rossi's current rider coach) mechanic when he won one of his 250 championships on the HRC Honda. I have been using Roland for my rebuilds the last 5-6 years with no complaints....

 

Thanks Rob. Best way to reach Roland?

 

Bill Himmelsbach and he's based in PA. I think he's retired now but damn he is awesome with a 2 stroke

 

Message sent...

 

Pm'd you his number

 

Where are you located?

 

Thanks to all who chimed in. Have had very interesting conversations with Roland
(gets my vote for the nicest homo sapien currently above ground) and Brian Turfrey. The latter
is about the straightest shooter in the biz. The man has strong opinions but can back it up
cuz he's been there and done that

 

PS thank you Rob and Magnus

 

Scott Clough has been great to me! He has been awesome to work with!