Ducati servicing in Kent

gary tompkins · 23-06-2006, 08:39 PM

Just had the shims fettled on the trike by Steve R. He's did a great job & the motor feels really sweet now. He even gave me a lift from home to collect the trike from his place at Borough Green on Friday.

What a top bloke

The rear cylinder was ok, but shims on front were well out. In fact one of the the closing shims had practically zero clearance & was near to burning a valve out!

The engine had 9K on the clock & well overdue for the shims to be done, but I'm glad I didn't leave it a few more weeks.

Steve's details have been posted up before but here they are again.....

Steve R
Motorcycle technician (specialising in Ducati)

07795 073376

I have business cards for him if anyone wants some

Oh... Steve went for a little 'roadtest' blast on Thursday evening to check all was AOK. Managed well considering he had never ridden a trike before, and also had my right side heel/toe gearshift to suss out.

Think he must have enjoyed himself on it judging from the grin on his face Friday

Albie · 24-06-2006, 07:48 AM

Will be using him soon as have the money. Having to sell my house just to have a service.LOL

23-06-2006, 08:39 PM	#1
gary tompkins 1/2 man - 1/2 pogo-stick Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Dartford, Kent Bike: M900ie Posts: 7,241	Ducati servicing in Kent Just had the shims fettled on the trike by Steve R. He's did a great job & the motor feels really sweet now. He even gave me a lift from home to collect the trike from his place at Borough Green on Friday. What a top bloke The rear cylinder was ok, but shims on front were well out. In fact one of the the closing shims had practically zero clearance & was near to burning a valve out! The engine had 9K on the clock & well overdue for the shims to be done, but I'm glad I didn't leave it a few more weeks. Steve's details have been posted up before but here they are again..... Steve R Motorcycle technician (specialising in Ducati) 07795 073376 I have business cards for him if anyone wants some Oh... Steve went for a little 'roadtest' blast on Thursday evening to check all was AOK. Managed well considering he had never ridden a trike before, and also had my right side heel/toe gearshift to suss out. Think he must have enjoyed himself on it judging from the grin on his face Friday __________________ GT Fully paid up member of the S.A.S. (Scottoiler Appreciation Society) 27,000 miles on original chain - and still going strong! Last edited by slob; 27-08-2008 at 04:40 PM..

24-06-2006, 07:48 AM	#2
Albie Fanactical volunteer Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Kent Bike: M900 Posts: 9,030	Will be using him soon as have the money. Having to sell my house just to have a service.LOL __________________ http://albies93m900.blogspot.co.uk/