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Title: Greetings! Post by: Speeddog on June 25, 2008, 05:10:48 PM This serves as the 'Grand Opening' of Valley Desmo Service. [laugh]
VDS is the 'service' end of the shop formerly known as FlightCycles. I'm located at the former FlightCycles shop, in Reseda, California. Some of you folks know me already, but for those who don't, I'm Nick. I've been working on cars and bikes for nearly 40 years, and working on Ducs for the last 5 years. More information will be coming soon, and a website will be up shortly, as well. If you've got any questions, please post up, or shoot me a PM. I'm very glad to be here! Title: Re: Greetings! Post by: ducpainter on June 25, 2008, 05:44:05 PM ;D
Title: Re: Greetings! Post by: Grampa on June 26, 2008, 08:47:55 AM coolness..... now get back to work ;)
Title: Re: Greetings! Post by: sbrguy on June 26, 2008, 11:53:20 AM Nick good to see that you have finally come up with a new "name" for the place.
I'll be scheduling an oil change for the bike for sometime in august. see you then. Title: Re: Greetings! Post by: mitt on June 26, 2008, 01:26:29 PM too bad I am 2000 miles away, otherwise I would pay you a visit!
good luck. mitt Title: Re: Greetings! Post by: Randimus Maximus on June 26, 2008, 03:25:04 PM Nick,
Good Luck with the new venture! [beer] Title: Re: Greetings! Post by: Rob Hilding on June 26, 2008, 03:32:23 PM Nick, Good Luck with the new venture! [beer] +11ty gazillion Title: Re: Greetings! Post by: KaliDuke1 on June 26, 2008, 04:10:55 PM [thumbsup] [thumbsup].... Good to know we still have someone out here.
Title: Re: Greetings! Post by: Howie on June 26, 2008, 07:25:38 PM To your success [wine]
Title: Re: Greetings! Post by: Fox on June 27, 2008, 08:51:06 AM I'll see you in 1,300 miles. I live in Westlake Village.
Title: Re: Greetings! Post by: Speeddog on June 27, 2008, 08:54:48 AM Thanks to all for the support and encouragement, it means a lot!
See you soon, Fox and sbrguy. :) Title: Re: Greetings! Post by: Rob Hilding on June 27, 2008, 09:38:21 AM I'll see you in 1,300 miles. I live in Westlake Village. It's 1,300 miles from Westlake Village to Reseda? ;D ;D ;D Title: Re: Greetings! Post by: sbrguy on June 27, 2008, 10:16:50 AM why do you think all ducati's come with a "flux capacitor" type open clutch?.. to make that 1300 mile ride from westlake to reseda faster... [laugh]
Title: Re: Greetings! Post by: CDawg on June 27, 2008, 10:21:42 AM Welcome, welcome, welcome!
Title: Re: Greetings! Post by: joekarati on June 27, 2008, 10:28:46 AM [beer]
Cheers Nick, here's to a prosperous new venture!!!!!!!!! Thanks again for the great service!!! [thumbsup] jc Title: Re: Greetings! Post by: red baron on June 27, 2008, 08:55:27 PM Congrats Nick, best of luck. [thumbsup]
Title: Re: Greetings! Post by: johnster on June 29, 2008, 05:33:25 PM Good luck, Nick!! 8)
Your wealth of S4 info has helped me so much, and I appreciate your willingness to answer complex and newb questions alike. You're a good guy + next time I'm CA, I'll stop in!! [thumbsup] -John Title: Re: Greetings! Post by: darylbowden on June 29, 2008, 08:16:22 PM Nick never serviced my Ducs (sold before he got into the duc-wrenching game), but he did drive 2 hours to my house to help me out with my Yamaha Zuma. And the Zuma ran like gold after he worked his magic on it (in my driveway). [thumbsup] [thumbsup]
Title: Re: Greetings! Post by: herm on July 01, 2008, 05:54:31 PM Awsome Nick!
and best of luck! Title: Re: Greetings! Post by: Vindingo on July 03, 2008, 10:53:13 AM Whats the address of VDS?
I might be heading down that way just in time for an 18k service. Title: Re: Greetings! Post by: Speeddog on July 03, 2008, 04:16:21 PM Whats the address of VDS? I might be heading down that way just in time for an 18k service. PM sent. :) Title: Re: Greetings! Post by: CairnsDuc on July 04, 2008, 02:50:14 AM Pity I'm on the other side of the planet, or I'd drop the S2R in for some loving attention [cheeky]
Title: Re: Greetings! Post by: Speeddog on July 04, 2008, 08:26:06 AM Pity I'm on the other side of the planet, or I'd drop the S2R in for some loving attention [cheeky] I'll talk to FedEx, see what they can do. [laugh] Thanks for the support! :) Title: Re: Greetings! Post by: hydra on July 04, 2008, 10:06:09 AM AWESOME NICK!
i'll be seeing you soon for my 24k servicing (which will be in about 1600mi) and that damn base gasket leak. Title: Re: Greetings! Post by: uclabiker06 on July 09, 2008, 01:24:48 PM [clap] Good luck .
Title: Re: Greetings! Post by: m9hundo on October 04, 2008, 12:49:45 PM just got my 9hundo back from Nick and It rides like a bat outta hell. Great service, straight shooter, no funny business. Will definitely send my bike there again for future services.
Thank you - Gil Title: Re: Greetings! Post by: jacobzagha on January 28, 2009, 08:33:31 PM Just had my 24k service done by Nick on my 97' 900SS. He did excellent work, he nailed ever problem I was having with the bike. My previous Ducati mechanic could not fix the problem after three visits, and he gave me an outrageous estimate. Thanks a lot Nick.
Jacob Z Title: Re: Greetings! Post by: DEEJ on June 30, 2009, 11:17:51 AM Nick from simi cycles? no matter. I'll call ya'
Title: Re: Greetings! Post by: Speeddog on June 30, 2009, 07:03:19 PM Nick from simi cycles? no matter. I'll call ya' No, not from Simi Cycles. Different guy. Look forward to the call! Title: Re: Greetings! Post by: hydra on July 01, 2009, 04:34:36 AM Nick from simi cycles? no matter. I'll call ya' can't really go wrong when you bring you're duc to nick! simply top notch service. what's up nick! got your PM. currently in NY (well actually i'm in cape town right now ;D ) but soon as i come to LA i'll give you a call as well. no worries about the time, we're both busy... :) Title: Re: Greetings! Post by: Speeddog on July 01, 2009, 11:02:20 AM can't really go wrong when you bring you're duc to nick! simply top notch service. what's up nick! got your PM. currently in NY (well actually i'm in cape town right now ;D ) but soon as i come to LA i'll give you a call as well. no worries about the time, we're both busy... :) Cool, I thought you maybe had been abducted by aliens... [beer] Title: Re: Greetings! Post by: hydra on July 02, 2009, 02:42:36 AM Cool, I thought you maybe had been abducted by aliens... [beer] [laugh] no that was a few years ago ;) Title: Re: Greetings! Post by: Privateer on July 02, 2009, 06:28:50 PM Nick,
been trying to get in touch for a couple days. Left a PM the other day, and a voice mail this afternoon. Thanks. Title: Re: Greetings! Post by: orangelion03 on September 09, 2009, 10:06:00 AM Tried calling the number...immediately get a recording saying this customer is not currently accepting calls.
Title: Re: Greetings! Post by: Speeddog on September 09, 2009, 12:44:27 PM Tried calling the number...immediately get a recording saying this customer is not currently accepting calls. My phone is working. ??? Maybe ATT is having issues... Title: Re: Greetings! Post by: uglyducky on May 06, 2010, 04:25:17 AM nick, it's jesse .. .. just wanted to let all these cats know that nick and valley ducati are the real deal. i won't bring my bike anywhere else and haven't since nick opened his doors. if anyone wants a reference hit me up and i will tell you about the time nick dropped my bike off to me 40 miles away "just to help out". good guy, great service and bears with all my stupid questions. love it. [thumbsup]
Title: Re: Greetings! Post by: dhaS4Rs on April 05, 2012, 09:51:42 PM Just bought my first Ducati about two weeks ago and rode it straight to Nick for inspection and servicing. Although the Ducati had very low mileage on it, it had no service records, and I wanted peace of mind. After reading countless praises and positive reviews about Nick on various forums, I decided to entrust my bike to him even though he is quite a distance away.
I am glad I did. From the first time I called him, Nick was very courteous and patient in answering all my questions and concerns. He went above and beyond in looking over my bike and did an excellent job. As long as I own a Duc, I will take it to him. Here's to a very good guy and an excellent professional. [beer] Title: Re: Greetings! Post by: zooom on January 16, 2013, 08:19:05 AM heads up Nick....I refferring a guy from the Gran Canyon yahoo list to go and see you...a guy named Harvey...his bike apparently needs a few things and some lovin!
Title: Re: Greetings! Post by: dhaS4Rs on April 18, 2014, 07:36:17 PM 2 yr update: took my bike into Nick for 7,500 mi service and new tires. Once again, Nick went above and beyond taking care of my bike. Picked the bike up from his shop and immediately headed over to Palm Springs and Joshua Tree. The bike was a joy to ride. Thanks again, Nick.
Title: Re: Great service! Post by: tudes on July 21, 2014, 02:10:15 PM Took my bike to Nick at Valley Desmo for the 12,000 mile service. He adjusted the valves, changed my chain (original chain), did some sprocket work where he geared the bike down. The bike was ready when he said it was. Great service.
Title: Re: Greetings! Post by: justin123560 on September 11, 2014, 06:52:06 PM Just wanted to say thanks to Nick for fixing my charging problem. [thumbsup] Everything worked out great !
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