Hey everyone,
Is anybody in the forum live around the Syracuse, NY area? Im looking to get a 696 after I get home from Afghanistan and looking for the best deal around the Fort Drum/Syracuse area. I would be also willing to travel to Albany,Rochester, Buffalo if need be. Ive found a small shop that says they can order them but im looking someone who has expirience with purchasing in the area.
Thanks, Patrick
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I purchased my Monster at Thunder Alley in Fulton NY but they closed their doors about 3 weeks after I picked it up. There is a place in Holland NY called Williamsville Competition (I guess it used to be in Williamsville) which is about 30 miles south east of Buffalo http://www.fasteurobikes.com/ (http://www.fasteurobikes.com/) . I stopped at Williamsville Competition when I found out the other place closed. Doesn't look like much from the outside but the 2 guys in the shop (Al runs the place and I can't remember the other guys name) seemed like really good guys. They changed my front sprocket in about 25 minutes while I waited. I was also pleasantly surprised when I got into the shop. They seem to have a bunch of parts in stock and will order anything. When I was there they had a good number of bikes in stock. Monster 696, 1100, Superbikes 848, 1198, a Bayless 1098 (it was really sweet), I think they had a Streetfighter, I saw a Sport Classic outside and a Hypermotard and a bunch of KTM dirtbikes and a few others I can't remember. They also have a bunch of Ducati gear. I was supposed to go in and get my Termis installed last week but it was a miserable cold and rainy day. They offered to trailer the bike the 90 miles to the shop and back (not sure how much they would have charged me though) but I decided to wait until this week. They are installing the pipes tomorrow so I should be able give a better report tomorrow.
Jim ;D
The other guy in the shop is named Jeff, the puppy is Monza.
Al covered the shipping of my ST4 back from NC as a wedding gift. He has a guy that runs all over WNY for him fetching and delivering bikes. He would have been reasonable on the cost of picking up/delivering your bike.
The others bikes in the shop were probably Huskvarnas and/or Moto Guzzis.
Quote from: jsd2 on October 07, 2009, 06:16:05 PM
They are installing the pipes tomorrow so I should be able give a better report tomorrow.
Jim ;D
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Ha, I used to live in Pittsford (across the street from Nazareth). ;D
Tell the grey skies and cold ass wind I said Hi.
QuoteTell the grey skies and cold ass wind I said Hi
I don't know what you are talking about. I left my house this AM and it was a balmy 45 degrees and it isn't even supposed to snow until next week. [thumbsup]
Had the work done on the Monster today. As I suspected Williamsville Ducati was awesome. They gave me donuts and offered to drive me to the pizza place down the street (they were busy so I walked). The Termis installed, the oil changed, and I was on my way in less than 2 hours. I wish I had done my homework when I bought the bike and gone straight to this place.
Patrick,
It is a long drive from Watertown but you said you were willing to drive as far as Buffalo and it is about the same distance. I hope you are home safe from Afghanistan soon. If you have any questions let me know I will help if I can. Should be a great place to ride with the Adirondacks so close to you.
Jim ;D
Oh im looking forward to it. Southern California has the twisty roads(Im originally from Glendora, CA so i have GMR right in my backyard...someone here should know what GMR is lol) But Ny has the way nicer rides it seems. My girlfriend and I are always down for a road trip to Buffalo is definately reasonable to get a good price and service. Ive been in Afghanistan for about 10 months now and im soooo looking forward to getting home(lake effect snow and ice covered roads, here i come!)
Once I get home i will get in better contact with people in the Buffalo area and see what we can do. Thanks@
Patrick
Quote from: trouble on October 07, 2009, 08:03:51 PM
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Ha, I used to live in Pittsford (across the street from Nazareth). ;D
Tell the grey skies and cold ass wind I said Hi.
Done. I live in Pittsford...
+1 to everything about Al and Jeff. Got my S2R from them last year for an unbelievable price (+full termi), I have been back for a clutch cover+pressure plate change since, which Jeff did in 15 minutes. While there, I was also allowed to salivate over a Desmosedici they were sending to Beverly Hills the next day. Very good people. [thumbsup]
CO Choppers is a Ducati dealer now [puke]
Where is CO Choppers?
Isn't is OC chopper? That is near NY city isn't it? NYC is even farther than buffalo. I would think that has to be over 5 hours from Watertown.
Jim
It's OCC. They are in Newburgh NY.
www.ducatihudsonvalley.com (//http://)
http://www.phibbspowersports.com/index.htm (http://www.phibbspowersports.com/index.htm)
These guys are in Albany.
Bought my S4R there but I don't use them for parts or service.
Quote from: kopfjäger on October 09, 2009, 04:59:45 PM
It's OCC. They are in Newburgh NY.
www.ducatihudsonvalley.com (//http://) (//http://) (//http://)
Ducati Hudson Valley is, though owned by the same people, separate from OCC. Let's give them a chance before bashing them. I've never heard anything but good about Williamsville.
Nothing but good stuff to say about Al Gillen at Williamsville. Thats where I bought my S2R 800 back in '04.
He located the one I wanted and beat all other competitors price by $500.
As for service, I go to North American Warhorse in Dunsmore, PA. It's about 2 hours south from where I am in Ithaca.
Skip Rittle is a great tech, fast service and reasonable rates.
Good luck and get home safe.