similiar thread in 99/748 etc. I am in need of a new rear soon. My view; pay a bit more go to a Ducati dealer, never a National type of place, get the job done carefully, and by someone of knows the value of the wheel in his hands.
If you have a digital camera take a pic of the wheels before the tyres get done , that way who ever you go to if there's anydamage they can't deny it ! If poss use the same days news paper as background !
Try FWR in Central London, they have a factory trained duke mechanic there who makes sure rims stay intact, theres also a place 2 mins from Tecmoto in Romford, took my 10-spokes there and not a scratch!
Yesterday I bought a pair of Dunlop 208's from M&P for £149 (they have a sale on at the moment) and was thinking of using the guys at the back of the Oxford M&P branch - GP Performance. Anyone had any dealings with them? They claim to be Ducati specialists as well as Suzuki, Honda, Yamaha etc. etc. specialists !
Picture of the wheels before the event is a definite requirement.
I've used Micheldever for quite a few years now and always received good service from the guys in the bike bay. They fit to loose wheels or ride in and in my experience do take a lot of care. They are happy for you to stand and watch if you so wish!
Phone them for a price, I think you will be pleasantly surprised.