Advanced Cycle Services

I had my first experience with Advanced Cycle Services this last week and thanks to the excellent service I received, it will not be my last. The mechanic here is very friendly, easy to talk to, knowledgeable, quick with repairs, the shop’s prices are very reasonable, and it is well kept. Advanced Cycle Services really went out of there way to help me and I am beyond thankful.
I highly recommend this place!

Absolutely fabulous motorcycle repair shop. These guys took care of my Ducati 999 so well.
They were quick, polite, and reasonably priced. I will 100% be coming back here.

Brought my Panigale here to get it repaired from getting hit on the freeway. Jim worked with me and my insurance fixed my bike right up! probably the best guy you can find to fix your bike at an honest price!

So glad to have found an honest, reliable, and quality shop for my bikes. I wouldn’t take them anywhere else. This place goes above and beyond what you ask of them, and you can be sure it’s done correctly.
* They always walk you through everything
* They give you reasonable options
* They work hard to get you ready in time for events
* They’re pretty much the best

Jim was extremely helpful and friendly when I came in with my new bike. Since it was second-​hand he checked it out free of charge to make sure I was safe. I will update on my first service but so far color me impressed.

Always great service from Jim and Norbert. I have taken my GSX-​R750 here for various upgrades and maintenance and am always impressed by their knowledgable advice and attention to detail. On my last visit, Norbert even helped me load my bike onto my trailer. Great shop — thanks guys!

Unfortunately I sold my cargo trailer so I can’t take my bikes in to see Jim like had done in years past. I live outside of Sacramento and it takes a lot of faith in trusting a shop to work on your bike with honesty and integrity, that is why I knew it was worth it to spend the time and money to trailer my Ducatis 6 hours round trip on two separate days to get the work done right. The one outstanding example of this service was when my 916 broke down leaving Laguna Seca, no need to go into what a PITA that was to get it back home, at least I had my trailer parked in Santa Cruz while a buddy went ahead, picked it up and drove it back down to Laguna to pick me and the bike up for the ride back to Sacramento. I made arrangements to take it to Jim because I had to go to the bay area anyway, I was expecting to leave it there for a while, but about an hour after dropping it Jim called me as I was just about ready to return to Sacramento and said the bike was fixed! Apparently the computer needed adjusting and if Jim wasn’t so honest, another shop might have seen this as an opportunity to pad the bill, I wouldn’t have known better. He saved me the trip back and also charged me only one hour labor for the fix, I was thrilled beyond belief.
My latest encounter with Jim dealt with an elusive problem of my 999R not starting, because of the situation with the trailer, I took it this time to a local shop whereby the mechanic there was talking about having to replace a Ducati only part for a whopping $ 1,300! I had done my research on the problem before and after I dropped off the bike and even hinted in an email what the problem might be since it was more common than expected. Come to find out the replacement part was available and it stood a good chance to be what was needed to fix the bike for a lot less. I called Jim for advice and let me say he always tries to find time to help you over the phone and even help you do it yourself if possible. The talk centered around my bike’s mechanical symptoms and I indicated I thought I might have the solution in a certain part number. He asked for the part number and sure enough, that was the same part he had in mind because of the number of bikes hes fixed having the same issues as mine. He even had the part in stock and offered to sell it to me because not every place has it in stock as I found out earlier. He didn’t pad the price of the part nor did he charge me shipping for it. Of course I ‘ll be cutting him a check back for the freight cost, thats the least I could do.
Jim’s customer relations skills is second to none and fairness on repair charges in never in doubt. After this last event, I’m going back to my old ways of trailering my bikes down to Advanced Cycle by simply renting a motorcycle trailer from U Haul. Thanks a lot Jim, you da man!

Jim is the man always honest and always ready to work on your bike. Great prices, reliable and trustworthy mechanic.

Had my 2007 m695 valve service done, Jim was very helpful. The work was completed on time, without any problems and the bike runs great.

Brought my Ducati Monster in here because an aftermarket part that was installed by the previous owner was giving the seat latch some problems. Jim and his guy were both very thorough and so great to help me out. They didn’t rush me at all and really made my problem their problem. Great shop and will definitely be bringing more business here.

Good service and decent prices!
Ducati or others — spare yourself the dealers BS and make your way to ACS.
I came in to replace a tire:
— Best price around
— Immediate service
— Did some small extras (reset service light, replaced missing bolts) and was not charged for it.
Was in and out in 30 min.
Way to go Jim!

Dropped off my tires last week. Came by today to have them put on. They started working on my bike immediately. Very nice guys and great customer service.

I’ve had all my bikes serviced in the shop. Last time it was simple tire change and what a difference it made!
With the tire change: they’ve repaired the rear axle, adjusted the gear shifter, fixed the rear tire clearance, setup everything up to specs, tire pressure, brakes, chain clearance, etc. The bike feels and rides as new. Thank you!

Fantastic service. High Quality, Fast, and Reliable.
Nice job Jim!

This review is long overdue. I’ve had two of my motorcycles serviced here since 2012. One is a 1995 Triumph Trident and the other a 2011 Suzuki GSX1250FA. Jim and Norbert have taken great care of these bikes, especially the older Triumph. I’ve had tuneups, oil changes, and tire changes done here and in each case, the service went beyond just what was expected.
One case does require special mention and that was to do the wacky wiring in the Triumph that I’ve had to deal with for more than 10 years. When I had taken it to the dealer many years ago, I was told to just replace the entire wiring system which would’ve cost be a lot of money.
During a tuneup on this bike, Jim and Norbert spent several hours tracking down loose connections and taping down wires. All this on a 20-​year old bike which others might have just given up on.
Their love for motorcycles and their dedication to their work shows in the amount of time and effort they’re willing to spend to track down problems.

This is by far the best shop I’ve been to in my 9 yrs of riding…
Jim and crew are super cool and very professional. Services are outstanding and quality work is legit. They always advice you with the best approach to take if money budgeting is an issue. They showed lots of love to my Black Duc. Thanks Fellas!

Thanks Jim for the thorough 15k miles service on my Monster!
Fair pricing, total transparency on parts needing replacement.
Not too many mechanics can be trusted those days, Jim @ ACS is one of them.
Only 4 stars because you do have to leave your bike for days to be in the queue instead of making an appointment. I understand the reasons behind it but still think that could be optimized a little better.
Will absolutely bring my bike again when required. I love to give my business to real professionals.

The finest service I’ve seen yet.
Like many others have pointed out, many of the local Ducati dealerships don’t carry the greatest reviews, and Advanced Cycle Services stands tall as the clear champion. I came early in the morning with to avoid any waiting and Jim immediately received me to take a crack at the bike for a simple oil change/​service.
He had it back to me under an hour with a few suggestions for a novice rider like myself (even though I’ve been on my Monster 696 for a couple years now), but his passion didn’t go unnoticed. He’s very much like a father figure for all the bikes that pass through his shop, taking each one with precise care. And his prices are extremely reasonable for the quality of service represented.
If you’ve got a motorcycle, this location is a must. Forever. Cheers!

Just came from ACS for my tire replacement and they really did a good job and i was impressed for what they did (check brakes, tire pressure and everything) excellent… The way they treat you like family. Customer service is great. They gave me a fair price on the Michelin Pilot Power and the labor. And i suggest to take your bike outta there and you wont regret it. Thumbs up for you guys!
04 Honda CBR

Jim is awesome! He’s awesome in the way he deals with his customers. He doesn’t rush you and most importantly he doesn’t try to fleece you of your hard earned moolah.
He’s great at keeping his word too. When he said my bike would done by a certain day and time it’s done! How awesome is that? He calls you and tells you when your parts are due to arrive.
Great location. Close to 880,101 and 87.
When he was done-​the bike looked like nothing happened to it!