The dealer I bought my 2002 ds650 Baja from is a new bombardier dealer. I need my 10 hr service and they said they still had to send their tech guys to a class to learn about working on the DS650. So I am looking for a good dealer to take my Baja to for the 10hr service. If you know of any good dealers in northern california let me know.

Thanks.

 

Here is what I found using the dealer locater at the Bombardier Site

Dealer #1 is 23 miles from YourLocation
EAST BAY MOTORSPORTS, INC
21756 FOOTHILL BLVD
HAYWARD CA, 94541 US
Tel: 510-889-7900
Fax: 510-889-7902
E-Mail: p.acton@worldnet.qtt.net

Dealer #2 is 51 miles from YourLocation
Oakley Sport & Garden
3765 Main Street
Oakley CA, 94561 US
Tel: 925-625-4390
Fax: 925-625-7952
E-Mail: RIDE@OAKLEYSPORT.COM

Dealer #3 is 60 miles from YourLocation
GOOD TIMES MOTORSPORTS
1385 E. MONTER VISTA AVE
VACAVILLE CA, 95688 US
Tel: 707-469-7195
Fax: 707-469-7695
E-Mail: gdtimes@pacbell.net

Hope this gets you in and serviced so you can get back to having fun. [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif[/img]

 

Make sure that whoever does your 10 hr maintainence, to check(adjust if needed) your valve clearances!

 

That is the thing that has me worried, the valve adjustment. I am not sure if the dealer being new would know how to do this right.

 

DO NOT GO TO EAST BAY MOTORSPORTS, a.k.a. Hayward Honda/Susuki/SkiDoo. I bought my DS from these monkeys and can tell you unequivically that they SUCK, BITE, & BLOW simultaneously!!!!!! Their dishonesty is outdone only by the complete incompitence. I wouldn't take my bike back there if the "sevice" was free.

Oakley Sport & Garden is another one I'd be leery of. I live 15 mins from this shop, but only use them to buy parts. When I first got my Bomb I went in to inquire about service and was told that they had lost their Bombardier certification. They also said it would be 6 weeks before they could look at my bike. This, combined with their snooty attitude has made me a little gun shy of these guys.

I've found another dealer in Lodi that's o.k., but you have to watch 'em. They are a bit disorganized and seem to somewhat inexperienced with DS's. They are honest, though. They're called Marina Boat Sales in Lodi, (209) 367-1111. Ask for Lance.

Good Luck

 

Thanks for the info. I guess I might hed down to the LA area and try ALBA Action. I know it is a long drive but maybe I will take the wife and kids and make a Disneyland trip out of it. I just want it done by a dealer who knows what they are doing.

 

I too live in Northern California. I purchased my 02 Baja up in Ukiah. I felt very comfortable with the sales staff. The transaction was a pleasure. But, the salesman and some young kid did the delivery set-up . I kinda stuck my head in the shop a couple times while they were performing this and I would have felt more comfortable if a certifide mechanic did the work. So, I can not judge the service dept very much. When I bought this, Hayward and Ukiah were it. I've since been to Hayward and I won't be back. Good luck, keep us northern cal's up to date, I'll do the same. Rich A

 

Anytime Power Sports - Sacramento - 916-489-9892.

Bought my DS there and my buddy got his from them. I think Jeff got both of his from them as well.

They did my 10 hour service as well.

When I first got my DS I met a few other DS guys on the trails that complained about parts availability. I can say I have never had an issue with that. They are able to get the parts in within about 3 days usually.

Their service guys are very knowledgable and are willing to help when having issues (I actually called them when I was doing my first oil change to ask about how to loosen the oil bleed screw - had not seen the issue on the forum yet.)

 

JMAC650,
I know your quite aways from Sacramento,but I agree with TheFasterTheBetter
"Anytime" has always taken care of me!
There parts turn around & service has been great!

Jeff

 

Thanks. I'll give them a call.