Servicing around Midlands/Warwickshire Area

15-03-2014, 10:38 AM

Hi everyone,

Can anyone recommend a garage/mechanic around the west midlands/warwickshire area (I'm in Kenilworth) who knows what he/she is doing with Ducatis and charges a reasonable price.

I need to get the belts changed and valve clearances checked on my 2005 S4R and possibly a major service (although I can do most of the fluid and filter changes etc. myself if it came down to it). Ducati Coventry want a pretty ludicrous £1100 for a major service (more than a quarter of what I paid for the bike!) and £500 for just the belts/valves. I was expecting half that cost.

If you know of anywhere that fits the bill please give us a heads up.

Thanks, Graham

rollo22 · 15-03-2014, 06:01 PM

Bit of a travel

Dave woods in Ayelsbury.

01296 336750

Forgot to mention closed Mondays

15-03-2014, 06:03 PM

Mes in shipston on stour knows ducatis well and done a brilliant job on mine
01608 664122 ask for mike say Andy sent you

utopia · 15-03-2014, 06:14 PM

G-Tec in Mkt Harborough seem to have a good reputation, and have been very helpful when I've phoned them with questions.
I haven't actually used them myself though, and I have no idea how their prices compare.

Capo · 15-03-2014, 06:33 PM

JHP Ducati Coventry Simply the best

Darren69 · 15-03-2014, 06:50 PM

JHP = Just High Prices! £1100 for a service, they're having a laugh

Capo · 15-03-2014, 07:28 PM

The best is never cheap

NewMon · 15-03-2014, 09:26 PM

I've used JHP and G-Tec. Both are excellent and both are not cheap. However, the bike runs so well after they have had breathed on it, that you only need to see them once every two years or so. That's my experience anyway.

16-03-2014, 11:03 PM

Try Neil at Cornerspeed (Notts) - lots of folks on here use him, I've been using him for nearly a decade - a top bloke.

16-06-2014, 07:33 PM

Took it to MES in the end and very happy with the service. Price of £308 was also much more reasonable for belts and valve check.

17-06-2014, 06:34 PM

SPR Ruddington

excellent and inexpensive

27-06-2014, 08:28 AM

Thought they had quoted me expensive at £900 for an s4r for the same

I backed out in the end and it Still sits in my garage

Leamreject · 24-07-2014, 09:21 AM

LEAMINGTON SPA... Hi, The Guy that owns The Italian Bike Specialist in Leicester (North Leicester Motorcycle's) lives in Leamington and will collect/return your Duc, he knows his stuff especially Ducs. His name is Chris Meyhew Tel 07717 712663/01530 263381. He used to test ride for the Ducati factory in Italy and has worked on my S4R.

15-03-2014, 10:38 AM	#1
gharris333 Guest Posts: n/a	Servicing around Midlands/Warwickshire Area Hi everyone, Can anyone recommend a garage/mechanic around the west midlands/warwickshire area (I'm in Kenilworth) who knows what he/she is doing with Ducatis and charges a reasonable price. I need to get the belts changed and valve clearances checked on my 2005 S4R and possibly a major service (although I can do most of the fluid and filter changes etc. myself if it came down to it). Ducati Coventry want a pretty ludicrous £1100 for a major service (more than a quarter of what I paid for the bike!) and £500 for just the belts/valves. I was expecting half that cost. If you know of anywhere that fits the bill please give us a heads up. Thanks, Graham

15-03-2014, 06:01 PM	#2
rollo22 Moderator Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Moreton-in-Marsh Bike: M1100evo Posts: 1,083	Bit of a travel Dave woods in Ayelsbury. 01296 336750 Forgot to mention closed Mondays __________________ IF ALL ELSE FAILS READ THE INSTRUCTIONS

15-03-2014, 06:03 PM	#3
perkles Guest Posts: n/a	Mes in shipston on stour knows ducatis well and done a brilliant job on mine 01608 664122 ask for mike say Andy sent you Last edited by perkles; 15-03-2014 at 06:48 PM..

15-03-2014, 06:50 PM	#6
Darren69 Transmaniacon MOC Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Sutton In Ashfield Bike: Multiple Monsters Posts: 6,095	JHP = Just High Prices! £1100 for a service, they're having a laugh __________________ Roast Beef Monster! Termignoni and Bucci - Italian for pipe and slippers! S4 Fogarty, S4R 07T, 748, Series 1 Mirage

15-03-2014, 06:14 PM	#4
utopia No turn left unstoned Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: leicester Bike: M750 Posts: 4,561	G-Tec in Mkt Harborough seem to have a good reputation, and have been very helpful when I've phoned them with questions. I haven't actually used them myself though, and I have no idea how their prices compare.

15-03-2014, 06:33 PM	#5
Capo You Are What You Is Join Date: May 2005 Location: A Foward Location Bike: S4r Posts: 1,948	JHP Ducati Coventry Simply the best

15-03-2014, 07:28 PM	#7
Capo You Are What You Is Join Date: May 2005 Location: A Foward Location Bike: S4r Posts: 1,948	The best is never cheap

15-03-2014, 09:26 PM	#8
NewMon Titanium Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Rugby Bike: M600 Posts: 401	I've used JHP and G-Tec. Both are excellent and both are not cheap. However, the bike runs so well after they have had breathed on it, that you only need to see them once every two years or so. That's my experience anyway.

16-03-2014, 11:03 PM	#9
Mark Taylor Guest Posts: n/a	Try Neil at Cornerspeed (Notts) - lots of folks on here use him, I've been using him for nearly a decade - a top bloke.

16-06-2014, 07:33 PM	#10
gharris333 Guest Posts: n/a	Took it to MES in the end and very happy with the service. Price of £308 was also much more reasonable for belts and valve check.

17-06-2014, 06:34 PM	#11
popelli Guest Posts: n/a	SPR Ruddington excellent and inexpensive

27-06-2014, 08:28 AM	#12
m40uke Guest Posts: n/a	Thought they had quoted me expensive at £900 for an s4r for the same I backed out in the end and it Still sits in my garage

24-07-2014, 09:21 AM	#13
Leamreject Registered User Join Date: May 2014 Location: Leamington Spa Bike: Multiple Monsters Posts: 99	LEAMINGTON SPA... Hi, The Guy that owns The Italian Bike Specialist in Leicester (North Leicester Motorcycle's) lives in Leamington and will collect/return your Duc, he knows his stuff especially Ducs. His name is Chris Meyhew Tel 07717 712663/01530 263381. He used to test ride for the Ducati factory in Italy and has worked on my S4R.