Speeds........ Aargh!

[mraff]

Why is going to Speeds like going to the dentist? Today I grabbed 3 or 4 false neutrals and popped out of 2d gear. This does not happen very often, but, it got me to thinking about the health of my gearbox.  At lunch, I swung by Speeds to see if they ever send oil out for "Spectral Analysis". Would be nice to have some warning prior if i'm about to eat a couple gears or if I should have the gearbox examined.  After waiting the obligatory 5-10 minutes, I asked if they ever sent oil out for "Spectral Analysis".  The person I was talking to looked at me kinda strangely and said more or less, "whats that?" and...."you can look at your oil with a flashlight" then dropped the conversation to talk on the phone.  A couple minutes later, seeing as how I was still there,  Speed, from the back desk and looking at me like I had three heads and asked, "what's looking at the oil gonna tell me?" and "have we ever seen your bike".  I said, yes, you guys did the 6K service on it last year. I waited a couple minutes for a reply, but I guess at this point Speed was done with me and Joe had decided he was just going to stay silent and out of the conversation. With nothing better to do, I rode on down to Bob's to have an intelligent conversation. Two big thumbs up to Bob's service department as they gave me the name of an outfit in Indiana that one of their techs uses, and, didn't look at me as if I was smoking crack. BTW, on top of that, they advised me to go to Ducpond.   I wish I lived closer to Ducpond cause I just hate going to the dentist.

[twolanefun]

BTW, on top of that, they advised me to go to Ducpond.   I wish I lived closer to Ducpond cause I just hate going to the dentist.

Have not been to Speeds in a long time, I hear it is hit or miss. As for the advice you got, well all I can say is I 2nd that, but what do I know - they only do about 4 2v 6K service and 2 3v 6k service a year for me, nobody is perfect but I am very happy with their work and their attitude. - Gene

[Lars D]

I think the shift arm is out of adjustment.

Battleys is an option ,or just go to ducpond like everyone else

[zooom]

I agree with Lars and RAM Cycles can also take care of that also....

as far as Speeds, well....I can honestly say, they haven't done anything to warm my heart or win my business in the several times I have been in there...I would go to Battley before them and would almost consider going to Coleman's before them just based on all the horror I have seen and heard out of that shop...

[ducati culture]

Dang ...Options are falling off fast.

[potomacduc]

I went to Coleman's once for service and won't go back.  I've never tried service at Speed's, but my experiences just dropping in there have been so negative that I wouldn't give them a dime.  At least most of the sales people at Coleman's are friendly.  I always felt like I was disturbing them by just being there at Speed's. I started going to Battley's before DucPond was a dealership and I've had good results so I've continued to give them my business.  It's not a superwarm and IZ_ experience, but they have been competent, professional and reasonably quick.  I've had a few tires changes at RAM and my experiences there have been positive as well. 

We have 5 dealerships plus RAM in this area that service Ducs.  Sure, 3 of the dealers suck.  I live in Alexandria and have to ride 25+ miles to get to a good one.  Still, the fact is there are three good options (Duc Pond, Battley and RAM) in this region.  It could be a whole lot worse.

[mraff]

I do believe I see a trip to Ducpond in my not too distant future. This may just be the perfect excuse to get one of those handy dandy Versa Haul trailer hitch carriers for the truck.

[twolanefun]

If you have a truck what the heck else do you need? - Gene

[mraff]

Have 2 large dogs......therefore truck has cap.......so no bike in back of truck.

[zooom]

CAPS ARE REMOVABLE...at least, last time I checked...

[rgramjet]

I do believe I see a trip to Ducpond in my not too distant future. This may just be the perfect excuse to get one of those handy dandy Versa Haul trailer hitch carriers for the truck.

Mines for rent!  A bottle of something should cover it! 

[zooom]

Mines for rent!  A bottle of something should cover it! 

tanning oil? Witch Hazel? Motor Oil? extra virgin olive oil? purified water?

these are all "something"!   

[rgramjet]

Shit Id take a gallon of Good extra virgin olive oil in a second!  Youd get off cheaper with a half gallon of Jack Daniels....lol

[zooom]

Shit Id take a gallon of Good extra virgin olive oil in a second!  Youd get off cheaper with a half gallon of Jack Daniels....lol

stop using the olive oil as lube homey!

[rgramjet]

I am McLovin!