Salt Lake Motorsports

Lets Welcome James Fikar and his 2006 999

Let’s Welcome Brad Garrison and his 2010 Street Fighter, Steve Hurst and his 2010 MTS 1200 ST

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.

Holidays, Birthdays, Father’s Day, Wedding Day, Graduation Day, Thursday…. just about any day is a good day to receive the gift of Ducati. That’s why it helps to be prepared with your Ducati Wish List! Add the stuff you’ve been hankering for, then send the list to your family and friends. Visit SaltLakeMotorsports.com/WishList for details.

You may have noticed that something has changed at SaltLakeMotorsports.com. Customer feedback about poor stock images for apparel and accessories prompted us to take matters into our own hands. We have now taken custom photographs of each of the items for sale on our site. This will allow you to get a more realistic view of the color, stitching and materials used. In this short video clip Lansia outlines how to use the new image viewer.

As you can see, we take customer comments quite seriously. If you have comments or questions, email us at customerservice@saltlakemotorsports.com.

We here at Salt Lake Motorsports Online sales love our customers, they have made us what we are today. We are always looking for new ways to better our service and supply our customers with the highest quality products. So starting in March I decided to send out email asking customers to tell us how they felt about our service and the products they received, and in doing so I would reward them with a $5 dollar off coupon for there next order. I have loved reading these responses and decided to share them with you today. Note that when I get a review of any kind detailing the product they received I added it to the product description like this. Thanks, Allison (Online Sales Manager)

Customer Reviews

I love this shirt…. Excellent construction….. I can barely feel it. Very light, very comfortable. Thnx again. I stumbled onto your site looking for affordable puma boots and didn’t see the ones I was looking for but will probably get more attire in future.

Ducati Performance Shirt

Hi,
Responding to your request for how the service is/was. Perfectly fine no complaints keep me informed of specials and sales
Regards,

Joe Turner

Allison,
The jacket I ordered fits great and will perfect for summer riding. The service was great. I order the wrong size and the exchange was easy. Thanks for the hat.

Ducati Summer fabric Tech Jacket

Mike Veri

I had a great shopping experience at Salt Lake Motorsports…
I was in the market for a new jacket, and Lacey spent quite a bit of time showing me some of the styles and sizes you had available, which were numerous.
I eventually ended up ordering a new leather/fabric Ducati Tri-Colore jacket and have been real happy with it; i also ordered some new Sidi boots, which have also been great.
Thanks again for your great service and quick shipment.

Ducati Tri-Colore Jacket

Sidi-Strada-Air

Dave Cooke

Hello Allison:

Everything has been great with my orders. Products are great quality and just as expected.

The website makes my ordering easy, shipments are made promptly and the packing of the order is good.

Great job!

Sincerely,
Jack Harris

The response time in receiving the order was quick. Everything was as described…I look forward to ordering from you in the future… I have also been recommending you to friends….
Stephanie Helmick

Finally, I want you to do me a favor. The next time you decide that its just too much bother to get the bike out, put on your gear or mess up your hair with a helmet. Please think again. Think about those who can no longer choose to ride a motorcycle. Those that will never ride again due to age, illness or disability. Those that want to ride and can’t.

My father-in-law has led a life of distinction and service , he fought in WWII, Korea and in Vietnam. He once brought home from deployment a Honda 90 from Japan and rode it with his daughter. Now at 85 years of age, withered and suffering the effects of a sixteen year battle with prostate cancer he longs only for the simple things like family and friends to be close.

He told me just today that he has no regrets in life and he wouldn’t change a thing he has done or experienced. That is statement on a life well lived. I hope when I am at that point in my life I too have no regrets and have experienced all that life has to offer. Things like the simple pleasure and catharsis of riding a motorcycle.

So don’t put plans off until tomorrow, for tomorrow truly may never come and you’ll end up wishing you would have taken that ride to Alaska or South America or bought that certain bike. Make a choice to ride for those who can’t ride for themselves. Spend time with them and if they ever had a passion for motorcycling let them live that passion once again through you. I wish you all the best…remember we’re all in this together!

Thorsten

Hello everyone and welcome to the Salt Lake Motorsports At The Shop Blog. My name is Thorsten and if you’ve been to the shop on any Friday or Saturday during the past few years you’ll most likely know who I am. If not let me introduce myself.

I have been riding motorcycles for over 30 years. I have been fortunate enough to be around some wonderful people during that time which has led to my involvement in several motorcycle related endeavours. I am currently an Advanced Rider Training instructor for the Utah Sportbike Association and have been so for nearly 15 years. During my time with the USBA I have been the riding school chief instructor, school director and responsible for creating the school curriculum.

Today I continue to be an instructor and feel privileged to be associated with this group of people. I have met literally hundreds of people through motorcycling and for the most part meeting each and everyone of them has been a positive experience. I was even fortunate enough to have received some of my training from a three time World Champion and ride with him as a passenger on the track, an experience I will surely never forget.

The motorcycle community is one of people with a common interest and passion for something many other people will never understand. Ever wonder why people in cars don’t waive at each other when they pass on the road and motorcyclists do? I think both people made a choice in life; one chose to really live and experience life the other (in my opinion) chose to withdraw a bit from life and take the safe route.

Those who know me know I do my share of adventure riding as well; I have ridden above the Arctic Circle in Alaska, toured the Alps in Europe more than once and rode across our country a few times. The one consistent thing that draws me toward these rides is not the destination, but the experience along the way with the people I have met. Motorcyclists just “get it”!

So, now you know me a bit better and I hope this will help break the ice so you feel comfortable coming right up to me in the shop and staring a conversation. Sometimes it can feel a bit intimidating when entering a motorcycle dealership for the first time or even the second time depending on your experience. Salt Lake Motorsports is staffed by a team of passionate individuals who have the same love for motorcycles as you do. From our General Manager, Service Manager, Parts Manager and Technicians we all live to ride and ride to live.

So come on in, walk right up let us know how we can make the Salt Lake Motorsports experience a positive one and remember even if you don’t know us personally [yet] you already know we share your passion. Each week I will try to add to this blog with current events, shop insights and stories and maybe even a tip or two. Let me know what you may want to read about. Just send me an email (thorsten@saltlakemotorsports) and I will answer your specific questions there or if you have a topic for the blog I will address it here.

This week at the shop two new Ducati enthusiasts were introduced to their first Ducati’s. J.P. just learned to ride and took home her first Ducati; a Monster 750 i.e. Senna. How cool is that? K.J. took home his first Ducati as well; a Monster S4Rs Tri-colore. Best of luck K.J. for both of the new additions to the family.

Remember, each Saturday we will provide a free modest continental breakfast and now that the weather is getting better (hopefully) if you plan a Saturday ride why not meet at the shop, have a bite and start your day with us.

Thorsten

Welcome to “At The Shop”, the new blog from Salt Lake Motorsports. Here you’ll find anything and everything about what’s going on here At The Shop in beautiful downtown Salt Lake City. And you’ll hear it straight from the people in-the-know!

You might read about a new bike premiere or track day from Manager Chris. Get the latest on the new spring line or special sale from Apparel Manager Allison. Tips and deals on parts from Parts Manager Ricardo. Everything mechanical from Service Department Head Matt Spencer. Plus events, motorsports news, local and national racing, specials and the latest from Ducati in Italy and beyond.

Get it all, right here At The Shop!