Long Island: Gold Coast Motorsports service-Big ups!

[Bones]

So I just spoke with the service dept. at Gold Coast Motorsports in New Hyde Park in order to get a general price on a valve adjustment for my 620 i.e.

he's going on and on about what needs to be done and the breakdown of time for the job. long story short,  he finally said best case scenario: go in, no adjustment 2 hours $200,

worst case, every valve needs adjustment, 6 hours, $620.

has anyone dealt with these guys before? Is their service department trustworthy or should I just go somewhere else? I'm just getting a bad feeling about these guys.....


Maybe the better question is: who would you trust to do the valve adjustment in this area that is reasonable and competent?

thanks!

[Howie]

If Scott is there and he works on your bike you are in good hands.  Otherwise, no comment either way.  I would also trust, no, highly recommend the folks at European Cycle Services, a little far away, but hey, you can cut through Harriman State Park.

http://www.europeancycleservices.com

[EvilSteve]

ECS are awesome.

[GLantern]

I just got my bike back from Gold Coast today, i have an 08 1098, for my 7500mile service and they did a fantastic job.  I don't trust anyone in the area more than them and everytime i have dealt with them they have been very courteous and clear about what is being done to my bike.  When i brought my bike in they went over it with me and then sat down to discuss the whole procedure before anything was done and answer any questions i might have.  Just make sure you make an appointment when you bring it in, i feel this is so they ahve somebody available to discuss everything you need done.  The cost came right in line with what ducati stated in their recent changes to service costs and i could not be happier.  I really can not recommend them enough your bike will be in great hands. 

I originally had bought my bike at formula 1 a while back and after some falling out i talked to Ducati North America and they shipped my bike to gold coast.  When i asked for a closer dealer DNA told me that they wanted my bike at Gold Coast because they have the best service department on the island.  The nicest thing when i go there is that i feel welcome and that they appreciate my business.  At formula 1 they acted as if they were doing me a favor by working on my bike.  You will NOT be dissapointed i highly recommend them 

I hear good things about ECS also, i don't know where you are located though that could be a hell of a hike.

[Bones]

OK, so maybe I should give Gold Coast a shot. I'm in central nassau, so Gold Coast would be the closest.

I wish ECS was closer since I've been hearing so many good things about them.  Anyone use chronic motorsports?

[mookieo2]

  Anyone use chronic motorsports?

[Bones]

Thanks Mookie!

[GLantern]

OK, so maybe I should give Gold Coast a shot. I'm in central nassau, so Gold Coast would be the closest.

I wish ECS was closer since I've been hearing so many good things about them.  Anyone use chronic motorsports?

Chronic is really good too, a lot of riders have used it with nothing but positive feedback.  GoldCoast, chronic or ecs r all good choices

[Bones]

Thanks for your input, guys.

I just s/w Brett and am taking my '02 620 in next Tuesday for valve adjustment and to check the computer settings (idle is a bit low,, might just be the valves or the TB or TPS needs to be adjusted).

I know a lot of you have asked to let them know about my experience there, so I'll let you know!!

[Bones]

So I picked up my baby today from Gold Coast and she is running great. Only one valve adjustment was really off and they recalibrated the computer settings so she runs better than ever.

I'm very happy with how the counter guys took care of me and although I don;t know exactly who worked on my bike, he did an awesome job!

[GLantern]

Glad to hear