Ducati John - top bloke!

I took my bike to Ducati John for a service recently and I want to say thanks and sing his praises!

My bike's 5 years old and hadn't had the belts replaced (so I knew I needed to get that that done) and it had the equivelent of a 12k service. The list of jobs he's done on it is as long as me arm (the only thing he didn't replace was me empty fuel tank for a full one :lol: ). I'm pretty sure he even cured my noisy back brake

The price of the service included all the parts (geniune Ducati) and the not so grand total was £250!!

My bike's running like a dream, and the noise it makes since being dyno jetted etc (not included in the sevice cost) ooh it sends a tingle down my spine!!!


If you're up this end of the country and your service is coming up then I'd definately recommend Ducati John!


Thanks John - my custom is definately coming your way again next year!

TL,

Went to Ducati Manchester (near Knutsford) this afternoon for a look-see.

Asked about service costs and they just told me it would be £375 and they told me they cannot imagine how the £250 service you had included belts.

Originally Posted by Monkey Boy

TL,

Went to Ducati Manchester (near Knutsford) this afternoon for a look-see.

Asked about service costs and they just told me it would be £375 and they told me they cannot imagine how the £250 service you had included belts.

Well it just goes to show what over inflated prices a main dealer will charge

My bike will be serviced with Ducati John this week and that's all it's costing me (belt change included)
Give him a bell.......he's a top bloke.

Cheers.

Will just do that. I asked them how long they would need the bike for and they said 2-3 days (12 hours)?

Does Ducati John have any contact details other than the telephone (cannot use the bloody thing)

If you click on the link to his websit link you'll be able to email him or you can send a pm through the club

Here's a link to his website http://www.ducati-john.co.uk/

Much appreciated, thank you, TL.

Wouldn't mind giving my monster in for the shimming can do belt changes etc myself.

Anyone like Ducati John down south

Originally Posted by Tigerlily

My bike's 5 years old and hadn't had the belts replaced

You are very very foolish and very very lucky.....dont even consider letting it run over the two year mark again, unless of course you have so much money that you can afford most of a new engine, you need your wrists severely slapped

Originally Posted by klause

Wouldn't mind giving my monster in for the shimming can do belt changes etc myself.

Anyone like Ducati John down south

Rich Llewellyn at Moto Louigi, just out the road from Bath. Glowing accounts, and highly experienced, specially in race prep

ta ra

Originally Posted by Fosse Foxfight

You are very very foolish and very very lucky.....dont even consider letting it run over the two year mark again, unless of course you have so much money that you can afford most of a new engine, you need your wrists severely slapped

I don't see how this post is relevent to my thread recommending an independant mechanic?

Originally Posted by Tigerlily

I don't see how this post is relevent to my thread recommending an independant mechanic?

There was a glibness attached to saying it was 5 years old and hadnt had the belts done. No offence was meant.

ta ra

Originally Posted by Fosse Foxfight

Rich Llewellyn at Moto Louigi, just out the road from Bath. Glowing accounts, and highly experienced, specially in race prep

ta ra

Ta much will keep him Moto Louigi in mind. Need someone nearer really but I don't trust your average ducati dealer.

I can also sing the praises of Ducati John not only did he do my valve clearences for me he taught myself and a friend how to do them so we can do them ourselves, great bloke who does a great job, well worth a visit

Originally Posted by klause

Ta much will keep him Moto Louigi in mind. Need someone nearer really but I don't trust your average ducati dealer.

Klause, Pro-Twins, South Godston, Surrey.:-

http://www.protwins.co.uk/

Not cheap, but VERY, VERY good. I had all my Ducati servicing done there, as I'm like you......I don't trust mainstream dealers.
Bike felt like new, after every service. 100% in my opinion.