Good place to get parts serviced / refurbished.

RichardDDuke · 15-05-2023, 03:11 PM

After not been used for many years I'm getting my Ducati back on the road.
However, many parts need checking, servicing or refurbishing and I don't have the skillset or tools to do them myself. The list of parts currently consists of forks, rear shock, brake calipers front and rear, brake and clutch levers.
Can anyone advise where's good to go to for the work, and conversely, where to avoid ?
Many thanks in advance...
Richard
P.S. I'm in the Bedford Milton Keynes area.

adie851 · 09-07-2023, 04:41 PM

Baines racing at Silverstone ...used to be very good back in the day..unsure whether they're still trading though...I'm sure they'll be worth a look

Dukedesmo · 09-07-2023, 06:19 PM

Not quite an answer to the original question, rather for new parts.

I needed a new breather pipe for the Monster last year as the old one was spilt at the end.

Couldn't be bothered visiting anywhere or calling and trying to describe the part over the phone.

I found 'bike-parts-ducati.com'; https://www.bike-parts-ducati.com/ where I could simply order online from a parts catalogue, price seemed reasonable and it was delivered in a couple of days.

rollo22 · 09-07-2023, 09:47 PM

I think you will need a van and take said beast to the mechanic so he could give you an honest and realistic price.

Looking at your list any local reliable mechanic would be able to do the work.

Mr Gazza · 10-07-2023, 07:58 AM

Sorry for the late pick up on this thread.
MCT for suspension work. Based in Suffolk near Stowmarket, but he does a good postal service. Quick turnaround once he has your forks and/or shock, but book early.
He told me he is booked up till October.

https://www.mctsuspension.uk/

Powerhouse for all your brake servicing.

https://powerhouse.uk/

900Rebuilder · 10-07-2023, 08:00 AM

Suspension I used Maxton for my new rear shock and refurbished 916 forks

Anything Brembo related I'd always look at new rather than rebuild as they can be very reasonable (I'd rebuild front callipers though).

My local dealer gives me discount on parts / clothes etc but I think there's a dealer on here that sells online and does the same

RichardDDuke · 11-07-2023, 12:47 PM

Apologies all for not responding earlier to this thread.
Current situation is that I got my suspension front and back sorted by Jon Sleznak at S1 Suspension Technologies near Brackley.
I still need to get brakes serviced. The pads that were in the calipers were well rusty, but rest "looks OK", but would like to get pistons out, seals replaced and generally cleaned and restored to good working order. I've got new pads ready to fit along with new pins and clips, so it's simply pistons, seals and a clean required.
Still working on new bespoke loom which I'm finding logically OK, but physically frustrating...

I've sorted out new brake and clutch lines, and nose fairing is fitted OK.

List of things to do include ...
Finish loom
Get brake calipers sorted
Get speedo and tacho drive cables sorted as 900ss one are now too short.
Sort out design for instrument cluster and fit.
Fix starter motor
Get engine / carbs serviced

Also probably need new tyres, and possibly chain and sprockets.

So, lots still to do, and patience is wearing thin at times. I don't want to just throw money at it, but there are time when simply getting new brake calipers, starter motor etc. seem very tempting, but go against trying to use what I've already got.

Might take a few days rest from the project to recover sense of proportion of everything else in life. Might possibly even go for a (push) bike ride or two and feel jealous of all of you who are getting Ducati powered assistance and joy instead of sweat and swearing.

ITM, take care all, and keep the shiny side up.

P.S. Glad to hear that Nasher is venturing out again -

15-05-2023, 03:11 PM	#1
RichardDDuke Registered User Join Date: Oct 2022 Location: Bedford Bike: Other Ducati Posts: 141	Good place to get parts serviced / refurbished. After not been used for many years I'm getting my Ducati back on the road. However, many parts need checking, servicing or refurbishing and I don't have the skillset or tools to do them myself. The list of parts currently consists of forks, rear shock, brake calipers front and rear, brake and clutch levers. Can anyone advise where's good to go to for the work, and conversely, where to avoid ? Many thanks in advance... Richard P.S. I'm in the Bedford Milton Keynes area.

09-07-2023, 06:19 PM	#3
Dukedesmo Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Leics Bike: M900 Posts: 2,894	Not quite an answer to the original question, rather for new parts. I needed a new breather pipe for the Monster last year as the old one was spilt at the end. Couldn't be bothered visiting anywhere or calling and trying to describe the part over the phone. I found 'bike-parts-ducati.com'; https://www.bike-parts-ducati.com/ where I could simply order online from a parts catalogue, price seemed reasonable and it was delivered in a couple of days. __________________ M900, 916, LeMans II. Last edited by Dukedesmo; 09-07-2023 at 06:33 PM..

09-07-2023, 09:47 PM	#4
rollo22 Moderator Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Moreton-in-Marsh Bike: M1100evo Posts: 1,083	I think you will need a van and take said beast to the mechanic so he could give you an honest and realistic price. Looking at your list any local reliable mechanic would be able to do the work. __________________ IF ALL ELSE FAILS READ THE INSTRUCTIONS

10-07-2023, 07:58 AM	#5
Mr Gazza Lord of the Rings Join Date: May 2013 Location: Norwich Bike: M900sie Posts: 5,963	Sorry for the late pick up on this thread. MCT for suspension work. Based in Suffolk near Stowmarket, but he does a good postal service. Quick turnaround once he has your forks and/or shock, but book early. He told me he is booked up till October. https://www.mctsuspension.uk/ Powerhouse for all your brake servicing. https://powerhouse.uk/ __________________ Last edited by Mr Gazza; 10-07-2023 at 08:01 AM..

10-07-2023, 08:00 AM	#6
900Rebuilder Registered User Join Date: Sep 2022 Location: Beeston Bike: M900 Posts: 326	Suspension I used Maxton for my new rear shock and refurbished 916 forks Anything Brembo related I'd always look at new rather than rebuild as they can be very reasonable (I'd rebuild front callipers though). My local dealer gives me discount on parts / clothes etc but I think there's a dealer on here that sells online and does the same __________________ Ducati Monster 900 - Yamaha tdr125 & dt200wr - Ford GPW

09-07-2023, 04:41 PM	#2
adie851 Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Bike: S4r Posts: 104	Baines racing at Silverstone ...used to be very good back in the day..unsure whether they're still trading though...I'm sure they'll be worth a look

11-07-2023, 12:47 PM	#7
RichardDDuke Registered User Join Date: Oct 2022 Location: Bedford Bike: Other Ducati Posts: 141	Apologies all for not responding earlier to this thread. Current situation is that I got my suspension front and back sorted by Jon Sleznak at S1 Suspension Technologies near Brackley. I still need to get brakes serviced. The pads that were in the calipers were well rusty, but rest "looks OK", but would like to get pistons out, seals replaced and generally cleaned and restored to good working order. I've got new pads ready to fit along with new pins and clips, so it's simply pistons, seals and a clean required. Still working on new bespoke loom which I'm finding logically OK, but physically frustrating... I've sorted out new brake and clutch lines, and nose fairing is fitted OK. List of things to do include ... Finish loom Get brake calipers sorted Get speedo and tacho drive cables sorted as 900ss one are now too short. Sort out design for instrument cluster and fit. Fix starter motor Get engine / carbs serviced Also probably need new tyres, and possibly chain and sprockets. So, lots still to do, and patience is wearing thin at times. I don't want to just throw money at it, but there are time when simply getting new brake calipers, starter motor etc. seem very tempting, but go against trying to use what I've already got. Might take a few days rest from the project to recover sense of proportion of everything else in life. Might possibly even go for a (push) bike ride or two and feel jealous of all of you who are getting Ducati powered assistance and joy instead of sweat and swearing. ITM, take care all, and keep the shiny side up. P.S. Glad to hear that Nasher is venturing out again -