Aye up!! So my first service since owning the bike is fast approaching!! I got a quote from my local dealership yesterday and was given a price of £680+vat!!! Valve clearance, new belts etc etc Am I been shafted here or does this sound about right? Also can any of you long term ducati owners recommend any good reliable garages in the london/essex area that may be able to knock about £600 off?!?! Lol
Lack of experience I suppose mate.......Only thing I done on my old bike (fz6) was change the front pads and oil....worth learning though now I own a Ducati just to keep the cost down.
i find it an enjoyable part of ownership.if I don't know I ask and if someone shows me and explains even better.
Are you anywhere near Welwyn Garden City Wonky? I took mine (and still take my 749) to a garage there. Major/belt service for the 749 was £250. Duncan the owner is lovely bloke with a 916 with 500 miles on it from new.
Yeah I know what your saying mate......I'll have a look on YouTube see if there's a few vids. Need to find out exactly what's gonna get done in the service aswell
Not too far pavey, about 30-45 mins away! Good excuse to go for a ride anyway.... I'll bear it in mind. Cheers [emoji106]
Wonky was this you,Red Street Fighter Brentwood Essex Was that quote from Hysides. Or this chap not too far down the A12, Parkinsons Of Colchester Ducati Page 3
Yeah it could've been me mate I was off last Wednesday....washed the bike and went out for a spin. Yes the quote was from hysides..
Was thinking of trying Parkinson's or MOTO V I think he's called now. Tried ringing him a couple of times today but there was no answer
Mines on 5k miles and i need belts next April, so will do valve check all together, Let me know how you get on i am only up the road from you A127.
Ok mate will do.....I'm on 6440 at the mo but I'm out all day Sunday and going to manchester next wknd so the miles are gonna rack up.....we'll have to nip out for a ride if your only up the road. Im at the top of the a12 just before the M25 roundabout....
Yep can do, If dry i am going to ride over to Hysides as they have moved to a much bigger shop now to have a look,
Saturday if dry, They are next door to the Triumph dealers in Romford, London road, i need an mot on mine in the next two weeks so might ask when there.
Ok well if I'm not working and the missus is lol!! I'll pop down wouldn't mind seeing the new place also...
Also want to have a look at this, Ducati 996 Senna replica,carbon fibre extras,Termignoni silencers,History
Just a look, Would like a 748 but not yet as need to finish my kh250 project first or do i sale my LC/hybrid :Nailbiting: