Ducati Opening In Nottingham

Seems that this is just another avenue for a 'resident' to air their concerns over motorcycles after a quick Google of 'Ducati Nottingham'. I wonder if you moved in before or after the last dealership was established 45 years ago? Do you have any valid concerns or did you just see the change of ownership as a good opportunity to try and influence change?

As a direct response, Harley Davidsons tend to be much louder that Ducatis with larger engines and 'straight through' pipes with no baffles or catalyst systems. This creates a more percussive sound which, due to lower frequency notes, is less directional and more likely to create a disturbance.

When I think of Harley Davidsons I think of the following : American, tattoos, expensive, brash, lifestyle, noisy, tasteless, owned by accountants with money to burn and no idea of how to have fun, tasteless, tattoos, beards, more tattoos, small dogs in panniers, chaps (trousers not gentlemen), oil leaks, burnouts, BBQ's (good in Texas, rubbish in the UK) and tattoos.

When I think of Ducati I think of the following : Italian, classy, elegant design, passion, noisy in some cases but tuned like an orchestra, some tattoos, no small dogs, commitment (these things take looking after) and oil leaks (in the interests of fairness).

I can appreciate your concerns but I think you'll find life better living next to an Italian rather than and American

 

hi all sorry did not wish to class you all the same i agree with some of the previous comments and i do class ducati above harley but was concerned with the noise again and was hoping to hear from one of the people that represent the ducati dealer who is posting on here

 

So out of interest when did you move in? You get people moving near race circuits, then trying to get them closed down and just wondered if you were similar to them
You seem quite level headed but not sure your argument is

 

Might be an idea to share your thoughts & concerns with the management at Pidcocks who will be running the dealership.
They have BMW & Triumph dealerships in Long Eaton, so not too far from you.

 

moved in over 10 plus years ago and its only in the last few years that they have been a bigger problem dont know if they have become more popular with the born again bikers and wanna be peter fonda's but it seems that with that has the less concerned for the local residents attitude arrived as well. not looking to close anyone down or wishing for a business to not make money woulds just like some better assurances for the residents.

 

Don't order a Scrambler :Wideyed: or associate yourself with scrambler owners - we have, to our peril

 

Funnily enough it's you who I had in mind but do enjoy

 

Oh dear you lived next door to a noisy place for 10 years and did nothing about it.

Had that grief when I lived in Nottingham, it took 4 years and numerous correspondences with the council, noise recordings and finally a threat to take the council to court but persistence paid off in the end and we got noise abatement notices issued - this was in turn followed by serious grief and malicious complaints against myself being made with the police resulting in several meetings with senior members of the police in relation to the grief said business were causing.

Since then we have moved and live next to avenue used for track days, the noise finishes at 6pm and its sheer bliss by way of comparison and track is constantly monitored by the local council and it doesn't cause us any grief

However our noise was at 3 am in the morning, the nuisance limit for noise during business hours is considerably higher so you really have an uphill battle if noise during normal business hours is causing you a problem.

Making matters worse, ducatis are frequently louder than Harleys, I have both and my 900ss is definitely a lout louder (and faster) than my Harley

Rather than vent your views on a forum for ducati enthusiasts maybe your efforts would be better directed at the council and getting them to change the zoning of the premises which gives rise to your issues.

 

Haven't heard anything concrete yet. I understand that the Harley concern in the premises are having delays with their new place so haven't moved out yet. Until that happens, Pidcocks can't move in.

 

Hi Everyone apologies we have not posted a great deal about the new store in Beeston, we have had delays due to Robin Hood nor moving out as quick as we perhaps needed which has still not happened as yet, I will be posting an update in the next couple of weeks as to opening dates and will keep you all up to date regarding our Progress, as far as the residents are concerned we are a very established company and will take your concerns on board, however to hopefully alleviate some concerns we will not be opening on Sundays.

Thanks for your patience
Dave Munt
Head of Business
Pidcocks

 

Dave Munt is the guy you need to speak to,he is currently managing all three shops at the moment,I used to work for their Triumph dealership,and he's worked really hard to make it successful,which I'm sure he will succeed in Nottingham too.He is a no nonsense type of guy,but very honest and reasonable.Plus,you can talk to him,and he will actually listen.

 

Can't you open Sundays instead of Mondays, much better for customers

 

Sunday is always a difficult one as a family business we have never opened Sundays but who knows in the future, even the sales team need some time with there family

 

Couldn't agree more - it's a difficult decision for a bike shop though with the increased foot fall when compared to early in the week

 

I think it's a real mistake not to open on a Sunday, it's one of the only days most people get out on their pride and joy. Oh well will take my trade else where

 

So what you're really saying is,that you want to be out on your bike on a Sunday and just pop in to a bike shop to say,have a look around,grab a coffee....cos let's face it,you're not going to be able to buy much,as you're out on your bike right?
Working in the bike trade for over twenty years,I used to HATE working Sundays,not in sales I may add,but in the parts dept/workshop,the majority of customers were tyre-kickers and time-wasters,not really intent on buying anything.We used to get much more trade on Friday/Saturdays when people usually came in their cars to buy.
Anyway.....what about people who are shift-workers? There are more people than ever now,who are on rotas at work,which means sometimes they only have time off in the week and not the weekend.
Unfortunately bike shops can't win,as you can't please all of the people all of the time,you will always have someone whinging about your opening times.
Good on the bikeshops that want to close on a Sunday....that's what I say

Lock and Load!!!!!! :Wideyed:

 

Interesting how short sighted some people are. I think the last 3 bikes that I have bought have been the result of Sunday outings - going for a buzz out with friends, stopping at a bike shop (yes for a coffee and a chat) and looking around the bikes on show. Would be interesting to know how many sales this generates.
Each to their own though hay