S4R 6000 mile service - OH DEAR! - Page 2

05-09-2005, 04:39 PM

I just had a chat with Moto Rapido and they're talking about just shy of Â£400 in VAT so we're definately heading in the right direction!

05-09-2005, 05:56 PM

If Ducati had reasonable servicing costs they would probably sell more bikes and make more money in the process, Â£690 for a bike that has been no where (6000 miles) in the real world cannot be justified.

bigredduke · 05-09-2005, 07:31 PM

[QUOTE=bigredduke]'kin hell! - that's outrageous!
This is the first annual service isn't it? I had mine serviced at Italia Moto in Lincoln and they charged about Â£250 all in. They will also loan you a bike providing you pre-book. They are very busy though & you need to give them significant notice. Ther number is 01522 511851 ask for Craig in service.

Just checked my invoice. for the first 10,000km (6,000 mile,12 month) service, I was charged Â£213 by ItaliaMoto in Lincoln.
Very happy with the service. I think that they are all ex-RAF Scampton chaps so undoubtedly properly trained!

CK & AK · 05-09-2005, 07:59 PM

Natty - I hope everything goes ok - and you mentioned my name when booking it in?

- cos I am pushing for Â£1 off my next service for each recco I bring in!

Their pricing is quite flexible there, as I get DSC 10% discount too - and costs will depend on whether you brought the bike from them etc too.

I wont tell you what my last service cost for the 1000sie (its 6000/1st annual one) cos you will spit your beer out, but it was much less than most are paying for it........... :lol:

(the recco's had obviously worked in getting my discounts!

)

C :burnout:

NattyBoy · 05-09-2005, 08:50 PM

Dont worry..your name was mentioned mate..

What a cracking little showroom eh ??! I'd love a little business like that.

Have to say that along with JHP, thats the friendliest welcome ive ever had from an official duke dealer.

Nat

CK & AK · 05-09-2005, 08:57 PM

I was getting all

at the thought of not going in very often soon, when HRH is out of warranty in Jan, cos AK will be doing the service work.
But....

after the shopping I did yesterday, I'll still be seeing them for a longish while yet - although they dont yet know ! :lol:

C

05-09-2005, 09:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rjc

I think I'll be using this months weekend-day pass for going to the Brighton Speed Trials on Saturday.

Speaking of which, is anyone else going?

There should be a few of us there, and we usually head off to Al Duomo's for lunch (you can park your bike next to the restaurant - well, we have the past two years anyway...)

Should be at the restaurant from about midday...

JennyMo

xxx

05-09-2005, 04:39 PM	#16
rjc Guest Posts: n/a	I just had a chat with Moto Rapido and they're talking about just shy of Â£400 in VAT so we're definately heading in the right direction!

05-09-2005, 05:56 PM	#17
Shauns4 Guest Posts: n/a	If Ducati had reasonable servicing costs they would probably sell more bikes and make more money in the process, Â£690 for a bike that has been no where (6000 miles) in the real world cannot be justified.

05-09-2005, 07:31 PM	#18
bigredduke Nothing to see here Join Date: May 2005 Location: brough Bike: M1100evo Posts: 1,546	[QUOTE=bigredduke]'kin hell! - that's outrageous! This is the first annual service isn't it? I had mine serviced at Italia Moto in Lincoln and they charged about Â£250 all in. They will also loan you a bike providing you pre-book. They are very busy though & you need to give them significant notice. Ther number is 01522 511851 ask for Craig in service. Just checked my invoice. for the first 10,000km (6,000 mile,12 month) service, I was charged Â£213 by ItaliaMoto in Lincoln. Very happy with the service. I think that they are all ex-RAF Scampton chaps so undoubtedly properly trained!

05-09-2005, 07:59 PM	#19
CK & AK flob-a-lob-a-lob Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: NW Surrey Bike: Multiple Monsters Posts: 3,306	Natty - I hope everything goes ok - and you mentioned my name when booking it in? - cos I am pushing for Â£1 off my next service for each recco I bring in! Their pricing is quite flexible there, as I get DSC 10% discount too - and costs will depend on whether you brought the bike from them etc too. I wont tell you what my last service cost for the 1000sie (its 6000/1st annual one) cos you will spit your beer out, but it was much less than most are paying for it........... :lol: (the recco's had obviously worked in getting my discounts! ) C :burnout:

05-09-2005, 08:50 PM	#20
NattyBoy Monsterless again for now Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Wiltshire Bike: M900 Posts: 3,189	Dont worry..your name was mentioned mate.. What a cracking little showroom eh ??! I'd love a little business like that. Have to say that along with JHP, thats the friendliest welcome ive ever had from an official duke dealer. Nat

05-09-2005, 08:57 PM	#21
CK & AK flob-a-lob-a-lob Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: NW Surrey Bike: Multiple Monsters Posts: 3,306	I was getting all at the thought of not going in very often soon, when HRH is out of warranty in Jan, cos AK will be doing the service work. But.... after the shopping I did yesterday, I'll still be seeing them for a longish while yet - although they dont yet know ! :lol: C