George White - Ducati ?

18-02-2011, 02:37 PM

Just heard a rumour that George White have been given a Ducati franchise, this could be good (or not) news if true for those of us who hail from the wastelands of the south west as we have a branch of said dealer here in Plymouth and so would be the obvious choice for servicing without having to travel to the next nearest location which I believe to be SP Motorcycles in Exeter. Having said that, the Plymouth branch was under different management until recently, and was a Triumph dealer to which I took my 955 Speed Triple to have some work done on it, when I got it back I discovered they had forgotten to tighten the header pipes back up. Wonder if they've kept on the mechanics ?
I shall investigate further

rollo22 · 18-02-2011, 07:21 PM

On their web site now

http://www.georgewhite.co.uk/new-bik...cturer/ducati/

Paul_ · 21-02-2011, 12:33 AM

I'm in the same boat, live in Plymouth and have nowhere locally to take the bike for servicing. From speaking with people on other forums I've been told in no uncertain terms to stay away from George White Plymouth for anything Ducati. SP in Exeter come highly recommended, they will be doing my belts come May when they need replacing, didn't know they could do the full servicing as well. I was looking to take the bike back to Riders in Bridgewater for its 7500 mile service, if anyone knows of any other places or could recommend SP for servicing as well as just belt changes would be good to hear your testimonials or opinions. Will keep an eye on this thread...

Rally · 21-02-2011, 06:22 AM

George Whites are moving forward again. They also now have Aprillia and Moto Guzzi in Swindon. Ducat will NOT be coming to Swindon though. Their service work is good, the issue and common complaint is the delay in booking in, usually 6 weeks. If you buy a new bike, you have to book it in straight away and agree it in the deal or you won't get a booking. Great shops and prices though and a nice and understandable problem when you sell 6000+ bikes a year.

21-02-2011, 07:39 AM

Not dealt with SP myself, but ask to speak to KAI as he used to work for a company in Crediton (Italian Motorcycle Company), always took my 888 and my previous S4 to them for work, and he owned a Multistrada, so he knows whats what, so they can't be bad and I shall be taking my present S4 to them for valve clearance/throttle balancing work later this year (and there's a Dyno set up nearby!!)

Capo · 21-02-2011, 07:56 AM

Louigi Moto in Bristol is first class

18-02-2011, 02:37 PM	#1
satan916 Guest Posts: n/a	George White - Ducati ? Just heard a rumour that George White have been given a Ducati franchise, this could be good (or not) news if true for those of us who hail from the wastelands of the south west as we have a branch of said dealer here in Plymouth and so would be the obvious choice for servicing without having to travel to the next nearest location which I believe to be SP Motorcycles in Exeter. Having said that, the Plymouth branch was under different management until recently, and was a Triumph dealer to which I took my 955 Speed Triple to have some work done on it, when I got it back I discovered they had forgotten to tighten the header pipes back up. Wonder if they've kept on the mechanics ? I shall investigate further

18-02-2011, 07:21 PM	#2
rollo22 Moderator Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Moreton-in-Marsh Bike: M1100evo Posts: 1,083	On their web site now http://www.georgewhite.co.uk/new-bik...cturer/ducati/ __________________ IF ALL ELSE FAILS READ THE INSTRUCTIONS

21-02-2011, 07:39 AM	#5
satan916 Guest Posts: n/a	Not dealt with SP myself, but ask to speak to KAI as he used to work for a company in Crediton (Italian Motorcycle Company), always took my 888 and my previous S4 to them for work, and he owned a Multistrada, so he knows whats what, so they can't be bad and I shall be taking my present S4 to them for valve clearance/throttle balancing work later this year (and there's a Dyno set up nearby!!) Last edited by satan916; 21-02-2011 at 07:44 AM..

21-02-2011, 12:33 AM	#3
Paul_ Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Plymouth Bike: M696 Posts: 124	I'm in the same boat, live in Plymouth and have nowhere locally to take the bike for servicing. From speaking with people on other forums I've been told in no uncertain terms to stay away from George White Plymouth for anything Ducati. SP in Exeter come highly recommended, they will be doing my belts come May when they need replacing, didn't know they could do the full servicing as well. I was looking to take the bike back to Riders in Bridgewater for its 7500 mile service, if anyone knows of any other places or could recommend SP for servicing as well as just belt changes would be good to hear your testimonials or opinions. Will keep an eye on this thread...

21-02-2011, 06:22 AM	#4
Rally Taking life easy........ Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Wiltshire Bike: Other Not a Ducati Posts: 1,969	George Whites are moving forward again. They also now have Aprillia and Moto Guzzi in Swindon. Ducat will NOT be coming to Swindon though. Their service work is good, the issue and common complaint is the delay in booking in, usually 6 weeks. If you buy a new bike, you have to book it in straight away and agree it in the deal or you won't get a booking. Great shops and prices though and a nice and understandable problem when you sell 6000+ bikes a year.

21-02-2011, 07:56 AM	#6
Capo You Are What You Is Join Date: May 2005 Location: A Foward Location Bike: S4r Posts: 1,948	Louigi Moto in Bristol is first class