Nichols Sportbikes

Will did a fantastic job getting me back on the road. Long story short, I got stranded in San Jose. I was on my way to SJHD to test ride the Livewire and my Ducati got jealous and threw a fit resulting in a stuck gear shift lever. SJHD was kind enough to tow me to Spirit Motorcycles close by but they were no help. Telling me they were three weeks out for any service. Called my buddy Warren at Mototransporter to tow me to Nichols. Will had the part I needed (shift arm and springs) and got to work. Bike shifts flawlessly and I couldn't be happier. I dodged a bullet because it could've been worse but I'm thankful for Nichols Sport Bike for their excellent service and very fair pricing.

High quality service. I've been servicing my two Ducatis with William since 2019 and I have only good things to say about this place. William is knowledgeable and provides quick service with high quality. This is the right place to bring your bike if you want excellent service with fair prices.

Will is the best!
I was new to Ducati maintenance, and asked how i could save some money on a belt and valve check on my new to me Hypermotard. He suggested I bring the bike in with as many parts removed as possible to save on labor. I did this with the hyper, a 749, and multistrada and got pretty good at taking them apart before bringing them in for service. On one occasion, while putting the bike back together after a belt change, I forgot to 'click' the spark plug wire back onto the plug and it popped off and got caught in the belt and jumped several teeth. The piston contacted the valves and my motor was done, I was devastated. I brought the hyper back to Nichols and he confirmed the piston, head, and valves were toast.

Will said he could source replacement parts and that he felt so bad for me that he would not charge me for labor and would do it on his own time. I was astounded!! This is a private shop specializing in Ducatis! He replaced the cylinder, piston, head, and valves. Readjusted the valves and I was on the road again for only the cost of parts!!
I highly recommend Will and Nichols Sportbikes to everyone I encounter.

I've been a happy customer of Nichols for over a decade. William is one of those old-school mechanics that are pretty rare these days- smart, dependable, experienced, honest, and reasonable. Whatever the problem is, William will diagnose it, fix it the right way the first time, and get you back on the road pronto (unlike some shops where your bike disappears for months and the problem is not fixed right the first time). You know it's a good shop when the mechanic doesn't mind you watching him work and it's always a pleasure to watch William work his craft. I feel fortunate to have such a quality shop available to care for my Ducati.

Mounted my tires. Fast quick service.