Ducati Service Looking for some opinions on where best to get my 748r-2002 first major service...at 3.5k on the clock JHP? Protwins? Ron Parkinsons? Anyone have any good or bad experiences? Thanks Ash |
When only the best will do... W.M.Snell in Alton :biaggi: |
Hi Ashley, Had my 996 serviced at Parkinsons last year, belts ect and some new clutch bits. No complaints. I can recomend a mechanic there called Glenn. He seems to know his stuff. |
For a 748, Baines Racing. At Silverstone if the bike's in UK - but as I said elsewhere, if the bike's in Jersey John Baines could pick it up from a French channel port. |
Cool.... just trying to weigh it up cost wise Vs credible duke mechanics. Something tells ms that I may need to sell a kidney on ebay to fund it's first trip to the doctors. JHP wanted £700+vat for standard first main service + also recommended replacing the valves at the same time (?), whilst RP explained £400inc VAT for belts replacement which includes a full service. However, JHP did say that without seeing the bike, it's impossible to put a price on it - totally understand their point here. The good thing about it going to JHP is that they were the ones who did the 853 conversion. One of my work mates has a 748r over here, who usually uses Protwins in Surrey for any Duke bits and bobs, who winced at the price from JHP for belts and full first service - he thought it was a little on the deer side. Bugeted £1200-1500 in readiness for a phone call from whoever, as looking to get belts, bike-trac and an alarm. Something tells me that if JHP get their hands on it, it may be closer to £2k. I guess if they do the valves, then more. :( |
Cobbett, bike in Essex - thanks anyway. However, I will pass on details to my other mate, who has moved to Jersey and is bringing his 748r with him early summer. |
Bandylegs - thanks, will phone them tomorrow. |
If the bike is in Essex then you could also try Carl harrison in Norfolk, he has looked after all of mine and is first class. |
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Thanks Kneed |
I've had a 748R '02 serviced at JHP ,(12k service) They quoted 690 and apart from the fact that i added getting the cams dialled in they charged what they quoted. This is not the case with others i have used in the past including the guys in Godstone. You know what you are getting with JHP. Replacing the valves though, why ? |
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