This is a tough review. I recently moved to Omaha (military). I have a 14' 899 Panigale, which I love. Anyway, at about 3k I needed a new rear tire, which I got at my shop back in SoCal. Front seemed fine, and my last bike would use two rears for each front. A few hundred miles later, I realized I needed a new front tire as well. No big deal, but I had to move before I could get it done.
When I got to Omaha, I needed help unloading my bike from my truck, because I don't have a ramp. I called Ducati of Omaha, figuring they wouldn't have a problem helping me out. Initially the guy on the phone didn't want to help unless I was getting some work done. I told him I'm going to be here for three years, so I'm probably going to get some work done. He told me to swing by and they would help me. I came by a few hours later and a couple techs eventually brought a ramp out to help me unload. I tried to make small talk, like one does at motorcycle shops, but they weren't friendly at all. They did let me use their ramp, so that's why the get the two stars.
Fast forward. A few months after I got here, I decided to get a new front tire. I checked Amazon for the tire I needed and before I ordered I called the shop to see what their installation cost would be. They told me, and I asked if they would price match. I rather support a local business, but not at a 30% mark up. They said they would price match, and I told them what tire I needed. They said they had it, so I made an appointment and brought my bike in. While I had it in, I decided to get the oil changed. I waited while they did the work.
Conversation felt scripted. I wanted to talk bikes, and all the salesmen wanted to talk about was going track days at a local track that they seem to have a stake in.
They finally told me my bike was ready. It was timely. As I paid the guy, I asked about the military discount for the service. He said that was just for some parts. The Ducati of Omaha banner in the base gym says military discount for sales, parts, and service. Whatever, at least I got a price match on the tire. Or so I thought... When I walked out to the bike I immediately noticed the wrong tire mounted. It was a cheaper, different compound tire than the rear. I pointed out the error and said: "wrong tire, dude." To which the tech said: "it doesn't matter." I told him it did matter and to switch it. He said he didn't have any of the tires I wanted. I asked him to order the one I want, and keep my bike, or put the old tire back on and call me when my tire comes in. Miraculously he found the tire I wanted and put it on.
Honest mistake? Maybe, but probably not. I was crystal clear about what tire I wanted. They threw a cheaper tire on, thinking I wouldn't notice. Also, if you don't give a military discount, don't advertise it on base.
Update: The banner claiming military discount is no longer in the base gym read more