I've taken my Multi here for several years for regular service as well as repairs, and recently needed help fixing a tricky intake leak. Great comms throughout the process, and they did thorough work that resolved all the issues. Very satisfied with this shop and wouldn't consider going anywhere else in the Bay Area. Thanks so much! read more

Jim provides amazing, high-quality service at a very fair price. I brought my Yamaha R6 in for service, and he took the time to walk me through everything, explaining important details along the way. He was extremely generous with his knowledge and clearly cares about doing things right. Highly recommend if you're looking for honest, top-notch motorcycle work. read more

Service done on time no fuss great work with quality parts. Great shop will use again. Fairly priced and easy to deal with.

Jim knows Ducati's. Been taking my 1999 ST2 for its entire life. He's never let me down.

Jim & Bert run a great shop and are extremely knowledgeable about older Ducati's (mine is a 2007 Multistrada). They suggested some pro-active work and also suggested not doing other work I thought might be worth doing while I was getting a 15k desmo service. They also kept all the parts and showed me pictures of issues dealt with while the bike was apart. Quality, honest service at competitive rates. Don't hesitate to use them, but be prepared to wait a bit since they are pretty busy (I had a 2-week wait but my bike runs like a champ again!) read more

Jim is the best. There's not much else to say. Great work, honest prices, always kind and patient in answering questions. Every Italian with a Ducati I know goes to Jim, cause Jim is the best. read more

These guys have my bike running better than it did when I bought it brand new highly recommend them read more

Advanced Cycle Service - Motorcycle Repair Near Me - San Jose, California

The best Ducati service in the Bay Area. I've been taking my bikes here for a number of years. Jim is a great guy, and a wealth of knowledge. He was the lead mechanic for Nichols for many years before taking over Advanced Cycle Services (ACS). Service is timely, quality, and very reasonably priced. Jim is friendly, honest, he won't sell you parts or service that you don't need. While I typically bring my 748-998 Superbikes, I've seen everything from Kawasakis to Harley's, both classic and modern serviced. read more

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Great service, great attitudes, great price. If you have a Ducati, this is your forever shop. See you guys soon!

This place was recommended by someone. I'm glad I got connected. I had my service done for ducati SS 2021. Very reasonable charges and he gave me honest suggestions. I got my motorcycle the very next day. No more waiting at the dealership and paying a lot some minor service! Highly recommend :) read more

Bought a Ducati off Craigslist with almost 0 knowledge of bikes other than how to ride them. Brought in after 4 weeks of ownership for the 15k service. There was a million things wrong with the bike I couldn't have known. The previous owner seems to have tried to do all the work himself, and did not do a good job. After market parts installed wrong, missing bolts, etc... The shop provided me pictures. Showed me the replacement parts, and gave me a list of stuff that still needs to be done(only because they were parts that weren't on hand) The list of things he did outside of the 15k service was definitely more than the extra half hour of labor he charged. Wasn't taking advantage of the situation at all and was happy to help get everything how it should be. I will be bringing my Ducati back here as long as I have it. Extremely confident in this shop. read more

I needed a fork seal replacement for a Ducati 959. This was my first time having work done at Advanced and I was pleasantly surprised how honest Jim was regarding appointments, schedule and cost. Jim was open about what needed to be done, who would do the work, the cost and the time. I opted to remove the shock myself and have Advanced work their magic with the seal replacement. Done quickly. Fork back on the bike. No leaks. I will certainly be coming back. read more

Been going here for years. Always professional, quality service done quickly for every bike I've owned, new or old. Jim will take care of you! read more

Great service. Got my bike back better than it was when I dropped it off. Very professional and they know everything about Ducatis.

I just had my 18K mile service done by Jim and Burt. They did an awesome job and I am completely satisfied! Not only did they do the necessary service but pointed a few more things to further enhance the performance of my 2020 Multistrada. I have known these gentlemen for about 6!years now and they have always been honest and straightforward. What I admire about Jim is his honesty and willingness to share his knowledge about motorcycles. I haven't met too many technicians that are not too concerned about the bottom line but how he can serve you, fix, improve your ride and send you in your merry way! I highly recommend ACS and more power to you guys! read more

I brought my ducati 996 here to get repaired. My bike has not been running properly for about 2 years. The reasoning was I messed it up trying to fix a bad alternator/stator. Jim was excellent to work with. I know he had to chase lots of issues to ultimately find out why my bike wasn't running properly. He spent the time to explain things to me, shared with me photos, and gave me his various recommendations. He was a standup person and the level of detail he went into was much higher than I had expected. Pricing was very reasonable and fair. He works on the bikes like they are his very own. read more

Great shop, highly recommend! I took my Ducati here for several years (for both routine service and repairs) - the prices were very fair and Jim was always super friendly & helpful! read more

I've had my bike serviced a few times at Advanced Cycle Service and I can confidently say it's the best motorcycle shop I've found in the Bay Area. Jim and Burt are top-notch mechanics who handle every job, big or small, with professionalism and care. They're always happy to explain what needs to be done and why, making the whole process transparent. Not only are they skilled technicians, but they're also genuinely nice people. It's rare to find such honesty and sincerity! The customer service and quality care is much better than that of the dealership service centers. I wholeheartedly recommend Advanced Cycle Service to anyone looking for exceptional motorcycle care. Thanks, Jim and Burt, for saving me countless headaches! read more

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! read more

Advanced Cycle Service - Motorcycle Repair Near Me - San Jose, California

I can't say enough compliments and great things about Jim and his team. They always exceed my expectations and are truly committed to do the best job, every single time. I've been a customer for 5 years and I just realized I never wrote a review before. Well, here I am. read more

Brought in my wheel and new to me tire to get replaced, left it and came back for it an hour later. The service was awesome and they're very nice people. They do a lot of Ducati work but I will definitely bring my Honda when it's less busy for some much needed maintenance. Thanks !! read more

Advanced Cycle Service - Fresh tire and back on the road ! - Motorcycle Repair Near Me - San Jose, California

Brought in my ZX6R For a tire swap everything was smooth, i loved the serviced. Few days later I couldn't get my oil filter off . They were very friendly and helped me get it out and replace it with the new one. I absolutely recommend Advanced Cycle Service read more

Nothing but 5 stars for Jim. Its hard to explain his love for working on motorcycles. The result is, exceptional service and quality, and patience with customers such as me, who need explanation of what is what. Thank you Jim, for taking care of my ducati. read more

These guys are the best. Very helpful and informative. They even take pictures of any discrepancies with an iPad for peace of mind. Glad I brought my Multistrada to them! read more

I take all of my bikes to Jim and the team. I trust that they will only do what is required, and do it well. He knows the bikes, has all the right equipment, and a kind demeanor. I send everyone I know there, and they always end up happy and thanking me. I could ask for a more trustworthy shop for road, track and tour. read more

I can't say enough about this motorcycle shop. Experts on Ducati, have the tools for Ducatis and less cost than your Ducati dealer service shop. Jim is a life time of knowledge, very detailed individual. I drive/ ride three hours to get all of my motorcycles serviced here. However I'm more focused on my Ducatis, we are so lucky to have this shop in San Jose CA. read more

Amazing service. Very knowledgeable. He found things about my bike (previous owner did some terrible diy stuff) that other mechanics never noticed even when I asked about it. Jim runs an honest shop. No unnecessary repairs or upsells. What more could you want. For any bike servicing bring it here! read more

Jim is a great guy, and really knows his Ducatis. Came in to get a case cover bolt that backed out tightened on my panigale, and decided to have them do my oil change as well. They got it done for me quickly and even brought up an issue I had on my rear sprocket. He even gave me tips and references on how to get the issue fixed in time for my track day the following weekday! Will definitely consider coming back for any of my Ducati needs. read more

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Not being over exaggerated, but Jim is the most honest and intellectual mechanic iv met. And i can tell the way he explain stuff that he loves being a mechanic! Thats a major plus for me. He actually cares about the riders wether you're rich or below class. I was there 10mins before they close and he sees my tire all worn out (i know, thats my fault) most shop wouldn't care and tell you to comeback. but he did it because its dangerous and imagine i was just a random new costumer. He's prices are very reasonable. I looked it up online how much my tire was and he only put $10 on top of the original price and he's labor must be the lowest in San Jose or maybe in the bay. Thats insane!! I'll definitely comeback here because i know my Ducati we'll be taken care of by the right person. I'll recommend Jim aswell to my bike group. read more

I followed Jim when he transitioned from his previous shop and opened Advanced Cycles. I've known Jim for over 13 years. This "very nice old man," who is much younger than I, has been working on my Ducati ST4 over the years since I bought it new in 1999. I had the usual rocker arm flaking, which Jim warned me about ahead of time when I went for my 6K mile valve adjustment, and he had them sent out and rebuilt with a harder coating. I also used to bring my 1999 Kawasaki KZ1000P18 up to the time I recently sold it, and now I bring him my Honda ST1300PA. Jim and Norbert are both great to work with, and Customer Service is very important to them. Jim's many years of experience on working on the fleet of Milpitas PD KZ1000's came in handy several times on my own P18, including a modification to the cam chain tensioner to quiet the cam chain slap. I have no hesitation recommeding Advanced Cycle Service, and more and more of my friends are turning to Jim for their maintenance and tire needs. read more

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I've always heard good things about Jim, so imagine my surprise when my experience at Advanced Cycle was even more amazing than expected. The stator on my Hypermotard had fried days before the annual BARF Weaverville Rally, and I found out last minute that the wrong part had been ordered by mistake. After frantically calling around bike shops in the area, I reached Jim at 4:00 PM on a Friday. He understood the urgency of my situation quickly and was able to find the right part, even going so far as ordering without taking my credit card deposit. No more than 24 hours later, Jim called me on Saturday that the stator had arrived, I was able to pick it up at noon. The man is truly a miracle worker~ read more

Jim and his team will get all my future Ducati business. They got my Monster 821 timing belt issues sorted, checked my valves and found multiple small detail issues that were corrected. It would have taken weeks to get an Appt at two of the Ducati dealers and they were trying to sell far more maintenance than I needed. I got the bike in and back in three days as they squeezed it in so I could make a ride to the Quail MC event. They keep a photo log of all issues for future reference. Overall price was fair as they were efficient and highly knowledgeable. read more

Recently dropped my R1 for the tires change, Great services, professional work, highly recommendA+ read more

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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 read more

Advanced Cycle Service - Tire replacement. - Motorcycle Repair Near Me - San Jose, California

Best shop in town. Bring your sportbike here if you want fantastic service, great prices, and knowledgeable professionals working on your bike. I recommend! read more

Great and fast service with very decent price. Friendly staff Totally recommend. Got my tracer 900gt for her first 600 miles treatment. Came in 9:30 and bike was ready at noon. I like this place and definitely will come back for future work. read more

I don't think Jim needs another 5 stars review. But I want to do it because of my appreciation. My Diavel was having a fuel sensor problem after in storage for a year. Coz I'm from out of town, I couldn't have made a appointment and would needed the bike back asap. I called a another place and they said they can only get to my bike in 3 weeks time and recommended me to try Jim. He of course was busy also but promised to tried his best. 3 days later I am riding. Thanks Jim. I'll know who to call next time I needed my Ducati serviced. read more

Superior quality at a competitive price. After few bad experiences with regular dealers now I bring all my motorcycles (Ducati and Suzuki) to Advance Cycle Service. read more

Advanced Cycle Service - Motorcycle Repair Near Me - San Jose, California

If you have an Italian motorcycle, there is only one place you should consider taking your motorcycle to. The Mechanics at Advanced Cycle are the most knowledgeable Ducati mechanics I have ever encountered. There is no fluff or beating around the bush with their assessments and diagnoses. I have brought two bikes to them. Both have run better leaving the shop than when I brought them in. They are fair in their pricing, very friendly, and enjoy helping riders get back on their bikes. I cannot recommend them enough. read more

What a great experience with this shop! I depend on my motorcycle 100% to get around the bay and suddenly found myself in need of new tires, Jim was able to hook me up and had me back on the road that same day. His level of professionalism, communication & expertise is very high and I was confident in receiving honest & true treatment every step of the way. I'll be bringing my bike back to this place for all of the service/maintenance needs I can. Thank you!! read more