Les Tinius started racing motorcycles in 1971.  By the age of 16, he was an accomplished motocross racer competing at the expert level in the Northwest United States. His professional motorcycle career began in 1978, completing Honda motorcycle registered technicians training program in 1982, Honda “Gold Level” Master Technician in 1988. He is also a certified ASE Master Technician.
 

Circa 1972 - Les Tinius at Straddle Line Cycle Park

 Les honed his mechanical and technical skills for many years as a Honda factory trained technician and also as a machinist working in the Aerospace Industry.  This experience sets him head and shoulders above the competition. He now develops products and provides services that will allow you to extract the optimal amount of performance from your motor, suspension and chassis.

Les finishes off some work on his Husqvarna TXC510

 Since 1994 LT Racing has focused on custom machine work, product development with a core competency in servicing and tuning all brands of suspension components. His older brother Greg, who is an ASE Master Technician, Honda Factory Trained “Gold Level” Master Technician joins Les at LT Racing. Well over 60 years of combined professional technical expertise assures top quality results for our customers.

“Our reputation rides on it”

Greg (left) and Les (right)