Service Recommendations in North West or East Mids??

jrpdark · 04-09-2007, 08:33 PM

Hi All

My Monster 600 has just clocked up 12,000 miles and I think I need me belts changing (I last had them done at 6,000, not long after I got the bike). It doesn't need the full service - I can change oil, filters, etc myself.

Last time I had the belts done I used a Ducati dealer in St Neots (lived in Cambridge at the time) and he charged me £137 for a belt change and check over, which I thought was reasonable (yeah - I know the belts only cost £17 or so).

Just looking for a recommendation for a decent servicing outfit, either an official Ducati dealer or an independent in my area. I guess it's probbaly not worth the extra cost of going to a Ducati dealer to maintain the FDSH, as the bike is probably worth b*gger all anyway. It's a 1998 on an S plate.

I live in High Peak, Derbyshire. Stockport is 20 miles away, Manchester is 25 (Ducati Manchester at Lymm is about 30-odd miles from me I think). Sheffield is 25 miles, Derby about 50(?) or so. Leeds 45 miles (but a pain in the *rse to get to).

Recommendations please?

Thanks as always

James

05-09-2007, 03:38 AM

Italsport in Bury, Ducati Manchester (which is nearer Warrington), Ducati Leeds in Shipley or try Ducati John. I think he has a place in Rotheram now.

05-09-2007, 10:24 AM

Give Kevin a ring at Ducati Manchester on 01925 753958.

05-09-2007, 12:56 PM

How about Nelly at Cornerspeed, Kirkby in Ashfield? 01623 758877

He is ace.

05-09-2007, 03:56 PM

Quote:

Ducati Manchester (which is nearer Warrington),

Knutsford on the A50. Nobbeds the lot of 'em and full o' ****e, don't bother.

Dave

05-09-2007, 04:37 PM

SPR in ruddington just south of nottingham

They have a dyno and really know their stuff

05-09-2007, 07:57 PM

Italsport in Bury Paul & Roy , know their stuff & are reasonable. Ive been going there for years

05-09-2007, 08:20 PM

its £ 26 for a pair of belts in daytona ruislip... oh yeah but its london n we have extra fun down here

jrpdark · 06-09-2007, 07:57 PM

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Originally Posted by zxebeast

its £ 26 for a pair of belts in daytona ruislip... oh yeah but its london n we have extra fun down here

£26??!! Faaackin ell! It's worth the ride down for that, never mind the extra fun! Actually I get down to London at least twice a month for work, might be worth slipping the old lump into me briefcase when I go.

Italsport Bury looks like a good option, great website too ...

Thanks for all the recommendations, I'll make some calls.

Cheers

J

07-09-2007, 08:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jrpdark

£26??!! Faaackin ell! It's worth the ride down for that, never mind the extra fun! Actually I get down to London at least twice a month for work, might be worth slipping the old lump into me briefcase when I go.

Italsport Bury looks like a good option, great website too ...

Thanks for all the recommendations, I'll make some calls.

Cheers

J

well you will have to fit them yourself... thats why i said that we have extra fun down here haha

good luck

jrpdark · 12-09-2007, 03:59 PM

Oh I see - I thought that it was some sort of special deal down there, Polish mechanics or something. yeah, I guess my £17 figure is a bit wide of the mark, but whatever, the belts themselves are cheap, getting them fitted is not.

Thanks again all

J

04-09-2007, 08:33 PM	#1
jrpdark Upright Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: Chapel-en-le-Frith Bike: Other Ducati Posts: 75	Service Recommendations in North West or East Mids?? Hi All My Monster 600 has just clocked up 12,000 miles and I think I need me belts changing (I last had them done at 6,000, not long after I got the bike). It doesn't need the full service - I can change oil, filters, etc myself. Last time I had the belts done I used a Ducati dealer in St Neots (lived in Cambridge at the time) and he charged me £137 for a belt change and check over, which I thought was reasonable (yeah - I know the belts only cost £17 or so). Just looking for a recommendation for a decent servicing outfit, either an official Ducati dealer or an independent in my area. I guess it's probbaly not worth the extra cost of going to a Ducati dealer to maintain the FDSH, as the bike is probably worth bgger all anyway. It's a 1998 on an S plate. I live in High Peak, Derbyshire. Stockport is 20 miles away, Manchester is 25 (Ducati Manchester at Lymm is about 30-odd miles from me I think). Sheffield is 25 miles, Derby about 50(?) or so. Leeds 45 miles (but a pain in the rse to get to). Recommendations please? Thanks as always James

12-09-2007, 03:59 PM	#11
jrpdark Upright Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: Chapel-en-le-Frith Bike: Other Ducati Posts: 75	Duh.. Oh I see - I thought that it was some sort of special deal down there, Polish mechanics or something. yeah, I guess my £17 figure is a bit wide of the mark, but whatever, the belts themselves are cheap, getting them fitted is not. Thanks again all J __________________ ... and all because the lady loves....

05-09-2007, 03:38 AM	#2
dunlop0_1 Guest Posts: n/a	Italsport in Bury, Ducati Manchester (which is nearer Warrington), Ducati Leeds in Shipley or try Ducati John. I think he has a place in Rotheram now.

05-09-2007, 10:24 AM	#3
Chappers Guest Posts: n/a	Give Kevin a ring at Ducati Manchester on 01925 753958.

05-09-2007, 12:56 PM	#4
Mand Guest Posts: n/a	How about Nelly at Cornerspeed, Kirkby in Ashfield? 01623 758877 He is ace.

05-09-2007, 04:37 PM	#6
Kiwi Guest Posts: n/a	SPR in ruddington just south of nottingham They have a dyno and really know their stuff

05-09-2007, 07:57 PM	#7
Easy Guest Posts: n/a	Italsport in Bury Paul & Roy , know their stuff & are reasonable. Ive been going there for years

05-09-2007, 08:20 PM	#8
zxebeast Guest Posts: n/a	its £ 26 for a pair of belts in daytona ruislip... oh yeah but its london n we have extra fun down here