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On Saturday Todd Kunkel Purchased this 2010 Street Fighter… We would like to welcome him to the Ducati Family!

Street Fighter

Ducati Superbike 2010 backstage video

Ducati unveils the GP2010, their big-bang engine contender for the 2010 MotoGP season.

Our apologies if this is old news to Ducati fans. We recently saw the movie “Yes Man”, starring Jim Carrey, in the $5 bin at WalMart, so we decided to give it a whirl. We’ll leave the commentary on “Yes Man” to the movie critics. What we wanted to point out was the hilarious scene at the end starring our beloved Ducati Hypermotard 1100. One of the characters asks Jim’s character to approve a loan to buy a Ducati (he’s a male nurse and thinks the Ducati will improve his image with the ladies). Subsequently, Jim’s character is in need of a car and the only one around is the said bike. The crazy scene below follows.

What do you think of the scene? Sound effects? Stunt work? Leave your comments below.

Or more importantly, have you heard about the Huge Bike Sale happening at Salt Lake Motorsports right now?! Now through October 20th you get lots of great things when you purchase a bike at SLMS!

• Gift Cards for Ducati Gear
• Free Track Day at MMP
• Special Prizes
• $150 in Gas

Plus special pricing on remaining 2008 models! Come in or call 478-4000 for details.

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This Friday, May 29th is the premiere of the new Ducati Streetfighter at Salt Lake Motorsports! Come out to see the amazing new Streetfighter and talk with Ducati product reps. Beer and wine will be available, along with light snacks and appetizers. Doors open at 7pm, and the event will run to about 10pm.

Come mingle with the always popular Ducati Hotties and possibly win some great prizes! There will be games and numerous giveaways throughout the night. So come join us at Salt Lake Motorsports on Friday night for a great time before the races this weekend.

Check out the Ducati website for more information on the Streetfighter.

Okay, Okay…no it’s not a Ducati I’m riding in this picture, its my ‘04 aprilia RSV Mille. Remember, Salt Lake Motorsports has always been and continues to be your source for many exclusive Italian brands. Even now if you are looking for another Italian motorcycle, we currently have several Bimota’s-all with Ducati engines.  

In this weeks blog I am going to try to save you some money and time when you bring your bike in for service. At the same time I am going to introduce a few ideas regarding proper etiquette when dropping your bike off for service. As you are well aware, time is money. That holds especially true for our [or any] service department. We charge “shop time” by the hour and our current rate is $78.00 for that hour. Here come the money saving tips…if you have a fully faired motorcycle (1198, 999, 848, 900ss, ST2-3-4, etc.) you can save some money by removing your fairings before you bring the bike to us for service. Some fairings are easy to remove and others are very difficult and take more time; time that is charged to you. Another issue that will slow down our ability to efficiently service your bike is having to remove luggage, tank bags, non-OEM wiring looms, SAT-NAV’s and other auxiliary items. Of course, we will always be happy to do ALL the work for you @$78.00 an hour.

And now its time for some etiquette training. It is probably reasonable to assume that anyone reading this blog would NOT visit their dentist right after eating a garlic burger; and along those lines, I would also assume you would NOT visit your doctor for a full physical examination right after running a marathon.  In both of those examples  you would of course clean up a bit before the visit [if not, you may want to visit a fetish site...]. This premise holds true for your motorcycle service as well! Why oh why would you bring in a completely filthy bike for service? It is difficult at best and impossible at worst to diagnose a problem on a motorcycle that is so dirty our technicians cannot see what they need to inspect / test. Now before you think I am being way too picky about this; I am not talking about normal everyday dust/dirt and splashes on your motorcycle. That is completely normal and expected by our service department. What I am talking about are those motorcycles that have an inch of oil soaked dirt on the engine from oil leaks, ove zealous chain lube attempts, oil spills, missing parts/seals, etc. Each and every one of you would recognize a bike like this when you saw it. Again, we are happy to work on these bikes for $78.00 an hour; with the first hour or more charged just to clean the bike.

If it seems to you that what I describe is “not that big a deal”. Look at it this way. Each and every bike that goes through our service department is scrutinized for several potential problem areas, normal wear on consumable parts and safety issues. Preventative measures that reduce risk have the added benefit of reducing cost both now at the time of service and in the future because problems will be easier and earlier recognized or addressed. Each repair order when completed will have our technicians recommendations/observations on it and these will be discussed with each customer when they pick up their bike.

Remember too, Salt Lake Motorsports is a Ducati Factory Certified service center that can address any and all issues regarding Ducati motorcycles. We are the only such factory certified dealer in the area and the only warranty service center as well. If you take your 40K 1098R in for service and they over fill your oil and cannot even reset your service light, what are the chances they know anything about your motorcycle and can address real problems, let alone any service campaigns or recall issues. Right Danny?

Okay, here is the last point. When you do bring us your bike for service please don’t lock the steering when you park. As you have surely noticed, for security reasons the key is attached to the repair order and does not go with the bike. We move the service bikes almost immediately into our secure service yard so there is no need to lock the steering. This makes things easier on us and saves a lot of time spent running back and forth for keys.  

Enjoy your Holiday weekend, even though its raining right now, and ride your Ducati. I hope to see you at our Ducati StreetFighter debut this Friday (29th) and for World SBK weekend as well. Send me an email if you have questions or would like a topic discussed in this blog.

thorsten@saltlakemotorsports.com

Thorsten

Want to whet your pallet before the official unveiling of the Ducati Streetfighter next Friday? Check out the official Ducati Streetfighter Video provided by Ducati Motor Holding Company.

We’ll see you at the Big Premiere Friday, May 29th!
(WSBK Weekend Event Schedule)

Hello again everyone, and happy Mothers Day. As seen in my last post, every now and then I will be adding pictures of the Ducati’s I have had; above is my my fully kitted Monster S4Rs. I chose the Monster for this blog because it is one of the best selling motorcycles of all time. Since the early 90’s Ducati has been building Monsters; they have built more Monsters than any other model they have produced. It is simply is one of the best bikes ever designed; many times imitated but never surpassed. Until now!

As an early release 2009 model Ducati debuted the Monster 696 in 2008. As with the previous Monster line the “less-is-more” philosophy continues. An almost perfect blend of sport performance, stunning looks and real world ergonomics. The new design was an instant success and we ran out of 696’s to sell. With a seat height of just over 30 inches, tipping the scales at 355 pounds and around 80 horses from its 90 degree two-valve air cooled engine, this bike is serious in its performance and rideability.

The Monster 696’s low seat, narrow waist and natural reach to the handle bar make it the perfect bike for so many people. I have heard many women comment that it seems to be a tall mans world when it comes to finding a bike that fits their needs. Although I personally belive almost any woman can ride almost any bike [with the proper training and experience], a first time rider or rider of small stature can interface with the Ducati M696 like no other bike. Design blends seamlessly with performance to create a confidence inspiring motorcycle any rider can enjoy. We have sold many M696’s to women of all shapes and sizes, all of them have had the same thrilling experience and none have ever said the bike did not suit their needs. Right Deb?

The motor sports world is growing fast for women. There are women-specific track days and schools; like the ones found at Femmoto and there are a growing number of motorcycle products specifically designed for women. We can even custom fit your new Ducati Monster 696 for you if needed. So why not come in to our shop some time and see just how much is available for everyone and anyone who has a passion for Ducati and motorcycles. Remember, send me an email if you have specific questions; thorsten@saltlakemotorsports.com.

Thorsten