Local servicing search in Suffolk

29-08-2018, 10:49 PM

I have just become the proud owner of a 2004 S4R in striking blue with white stripe. I live in Hadleigh, Suffolk and would welcome any suggestions as to the place to go to for servicing and any speciised Ducati work within my local area.

uncle duke · 29-08-2018, 11:09 PM

Hi Gavsur
The two i would recommend are Carl Harrison in Harleston Norfolk/Suffolk border & Glen Harrison (no relation i believe ) who is Moto V in Colchester .Both have done really good quality work on my S2R .Glen worked at Parkinsons until they folded .
Hope this helps
roger

Mr Gazza · 29-08-2018, 11:48 PM

+1 for Carl Harrison.

30-08-2018, 08:14 AM

Thanks guys, bike is not due a service until end of year but recommendations are always the best route when it comes to servicing.

dacs · 30-08-2018, 01:48 PM

Have to add a vote for Carl Harrison

ChrisC2925 · 30-08-2018, 07:48 PM

Welcome to the forum, Gavin!

I lived in one of the malt kiln conversions in Hadleigh 25 years ago, whereabouts are you?

31-08-2018, 07:21 AM

I'm in Bridge Street at the top end of the High Street Chris. Hadleigh is a lovely market town but like a lot of similar towns, continues to grow through constant development.

uncle duke · 31-08-2018, 10:35 AM

Hi again Gavsur
Up near Ainger Holbrows ? good to have you on the forum & hope to meet you sometime perhaps on one of Gazza's norfolk/suffolk meet ups ( drop him your email & he'll add you to the list so you know when/where they are) although i've managed to miss most this year....

ChrisC2925 · 31-08-2018, 03:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Gavsur

I'm in Bridge Street at the top end of the High Street Chris. Hadleigh is a lovely market town but like a lot of similar towns, continues to grow through constant development.

We were in Maltings Mews off Duke St, at the other end of the High St is the kebab place still there?

31-08-2018, 04:34 PM

Oh yes, kebab pit stop still very much alive and kicking

ChrisC2925 · 31-08-2018, 05:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Gavsur

Oh yes, kebab pit stop still very much alive and kicking

Don't know if it's the same Iranian who owned it when I lived down there but he was convinced I was a plod for some reason so I always used to get giant portions - and a cup of Iranian tea which was black and about 50% vodka while I was waiting

DaveR · 01-09-2018, 10:31 AM

Hi Gav
I live in Colchester & also have a Blue & White S4R, perhaps were can compare notes sometime
Good to have you on the forum
Dave

01-09-2018, 09:21 PM

Hi Dave, I think the blue and white colour scheme is a good combo. I took the bike out today for the first time since taking delivery with a wonderful 40 mile jaunt through the lanes to Long Melford and Lavenham. Certainly has some grunt when you open the throttle.
The bike has lost the cat box in favour of a straight flow to the standard cans but boy, does it sound good with the occasional exhaust popping on the overrun.

29-08-2018, 10:49 PM	#1
Gavsur Guest Posts: n/a	Local servicing search in Suffolk I have just become the proud owner of a 2004 S4R in striking blue with white stripe. I live in Hadleigh, Suffolk and would welcome any suggestions as to the place to go to for servicing and any speciised Ducati work within my local area.

29-08-2018, 11:48 PM	#3
Mr Gazza Lord of the Rings Join Date: May 2013 Location: Norwich Bike: M900sie Posts: 5,985	+1 for Carl Harrison. __________________

30-08-2018, 01:48 PM	#5
dacs Registered User Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Aylsham Bike: Multiple Monsters Posts: 200	Have to add a vote for Carl Harrison __________________ NFN

29-08-2018, 11:09 PM	#2
uncle duke Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: ipswich Bike: S2r 1000 Posts: 139	Hi Gavsur The two i would recommend are Carl Harrison in Harleston Norfolk/Suffolk border & Glen Harrison (no relation i believe ) who is Moto V in Colchester .Both have done really good quality work on my S2R .Glen worked at Parkinsons until they folded . Hope this helps roger

30-08-2018, 08:14 AM	#4
Gavsur Guest Posts: n/a	Thanks guys, bike is not due a service until end of year but recommendations are always the best route when it comes to servicing.

30-08-2018, 07:48 PM	#6
ChrisC2925 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Ormskirk Bike: M600 Posts: 244	Welcome to the forum, Gavin! I lived in one of the malt kiln conversions in Hadleigh 25 years ago, whereabouts are you?

31-08-2018, 07:21 AM	#7
Gavsur Guest Posts: n/a	I'm in Bridge Street at the top end of the High Street Chris. Hadleigh is a lovely market town but like a lot of similar towns, continues to grow through constant development.

31-08-2018, 10:35 AM	#8
uncle duke Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: ipswich Bike: S2r 1000 Posts: 139	Hi again Gavsur Up near Ainger Holbrows ? good to have you on the forum & hope to meet you sometime perhaps on one of Gazza's norfolk/suffolk meet ups ( drop him your email & he'll add you to the list so you know when/where they are) although i've managed to miss most this year....

31-08-2018, 04:34 PM	#10
Gavsur Guest Posts: n/a	Oh yes, kebab pit stop still very much alive and kicking

01-09-2018, 10:31 AM	#12
DaveR Registered User Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Colchester Bike: S4r Posts: 99	Hi Gav I live in Colchester & also have a Blue & White S4R, perhaps were can compare notes sometime Good to have you on the forum Dave

01-09-2018, 09:21 PM	#13
Gavsur Guest Posts: n/a	Hi Dave, I think the blue and white colour scheme is a good combo. I took the bike out today for the first time since taking delivery with a wonderful 40 mile jaunt through the lanes to Long Melford and Lavenham. Certainly has some grunt when you open the throttle. The bike has lost the cat box in favour of a straight flow to the standard cans but boy, does it sound good with the occasional exhaust popping on the overrun.