Independent motorcycle service in Oroville, about 30 minutes from Chico. Tune-ups, engine work, tires, brakes and custom bagger builds. Free estimates, straight answers.
Chico is the biggest town in Butte County, and the shop is about half an hour away: south on CA-99, across on CA-149, then CA-70 into Oroville. Syndicate Cycle is an independent Harley and V-twin shop, so your bike gets worked on by someone who knows V-twins, not passed around a shop floor.
Most service and tune-up work is same-day or next-day, which makes the ride over from Chico worth it. Engine builds and custom work take longer, and you get a real timeline before anything starts.
Chico is the largest city in Butte County, a little over 100,000 people at the 2020 census, and it sits at the foot of two of the best rides in the area. The Deer Creek Highway, CA-32, climbs out of town through Forest Ranch and runs about 55 miles to CA-36 near Chester, with steady grades, tight bends and five crossings of Deer Creek. The Skyway leaves Chico in the other direction and follows the ridge up toward Paradise and on to Butte Meadows.
Roads like those are where a worn front tire, a spongy lever or a clutch that slips under load stop being small problems. CA-32 also sees snow and black ice in winter, so spring is a good time for a once-over before the first long run of the year. Tires, pads, fluids and the belt are the short list. Getting here from Chico is flat, easy highway, CA-99 south and CA-149 across to CA-70, about 24 miles, and routine service is usually back in your hands within a day or two, so the trip fits into a normal week.
We also carry HardDrive and Dunlop, plus exclusive suspension components. If we do not have the part on the shelf, we will get it in.
"Just what you want from a motorcycle shop. Local, competitive, informative, friendly and professional. I was referred to this location from colleagues and I am completely satisfied with the whole experience. I would recommend Matt to anyone as well."
cameron p.
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"Definitely good at there jobs made me feel welcome was done in great time I definitely recommend these guys I had no issues at all"
Ray L.
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"This man is amazing. If you're tired of being screwed over by the "harley mechanics" you need Matthew in your life!! There's no BS he is honest and goes above and beyond to make sure you and your bike are happy!! No complaints here.!! I will always take my bike to him!! I can't praise him enough!!"
Mary R.
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On a road with that many climbs and bends, front tires and brake pads usually take the beating. Check the wear bars and how much pad is left before a long day, and roll it in if either one looks close.
For a lot of riders it is. It is about half an hour of easy highway each way, and routine work usually turns around quickly. Bigger engine or custom jobs take longer, and you hear the timeline before the work starts.
Based on Montgomery St in Oroville, CA. Plenty of riders make the ride in from Durham, Berry Creek and Chico.
Distances are approximate. Further out than this? Give us a call and we'll sort it out.