Mala Vida Cycles

05/06/2026

2015 Harley-Davidson Softail Slim rolled in for a pre-season once-over… and yeah, she was ready for some love.

Tires were aged out and worn, and that front was chewed up uneven—classic sign the forks were begging for a rebuild. So we handled that the right way.

With the wheels already off, it only made sense to go all in:

Fresh Metzeler tires front & rear
Fork rebuild to get her riding straight and smooth
New brake pads and rotors all around (rear was LONG overdue, front rotor was hanging on by a thread)
Spark plugs and air filter to keep her breathing right

Now she’s dialed, safe, and ready to put down miles like she’s supposed to.

Another female rider geared up and ready to rip this season
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05/05/2026

2006 Harley-Davidson Electra Glide Ultra Classic

Customer rolled in gearing up for a 3K mile round trip—so yeah, this wasn’t the time to hope the bike makes it… it was time to know it will.

We went straight into a full pre-trip shake down. First stop: cam chest. Chain tensioners checked out solid—no surprises there, which is always a good sign on these bikes.

But then… reality check.

Rear tire? 12 YEARS OLD.
Brakes? Cooked. Front to back—done.

So we didn’t mess around:

New rotors and brake pads all around
Fresh wheel bearings front & rear (because mileage doesn’t lie)
Full brake fluid flush
3-hole service
New spark plugs & filters to keep it breathing and firing right

While we were in there, we gave it a little upgrade for those late-night highway stretches:

LED headlight & matching spotlights—because outrunning your headlights ain’t the move

Now this Electra Glide is dialed, dependable, and ready to eat miles like it’s got something to prove. Rider can hit the road knowing the bike is just as ready for the trip as he is.

Long haul approved. No excuses. Just throttle.
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05/04/2026

2019 Yamaha R3 came in for a little height adjustment and left with a whole new feel 🏍️⬇️

Installed a T-Rex Racing lowering link in the rear and dropped the front 1.25” to keep the bike sitting level, clean, and balanced — no awkward stance over here 😮‍💨

While it was in the shop we also:
🔧 Quick safety inspection
🔩 Checked torque on key components
🧼 Cleaned the chain as a courtesy

Now this R3 is lower, more comfortable, and ready to build confidence every time she throws a leg over it 💪🔥
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11/27/2025

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11/17/2025

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