Ducati Sporting Club UK > Model Specific - Discussion, Technical Problems and Help > 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 > Ducati Manchester Issue (resolved)

[aka.eric]

Ducati Manchester,a disgrace.The last time I ordered parts from there,after a two month wait,couldnt collect them as the parts man had left and there was nobody available that could use the computer!.Its been the same for two years at least,as long as they meet the sales targets Ducati are happy.
Main reason I own a Suzuki!.

[j7yse]

The Ducati dealer problem is the main reason I have sold my 748. It was getting on in age and I knew it would start needing more TLC as time went on. When Fylde in Blackpool closed my next nearest was Italsport in Bury. They ripped me off with some cush drive bushes and damaged my bike. I had had poor service off Ducati Manchester just asking for a battery so didn't feel up to using them for anything. Living in Adlington just outside Chorley you feel unsupported as the only Ducati dealer with a good reputation is Leeds and miles away!

I now have a Harley 1200 Custom and whilst Stockport is my nearest it is only 40miles.

I love Ducati and I realize it is hard for them to have many dealers but it does leave owners out in the cold unless they are lucky enough to live near someone as reliable as cornerspeed.