Bike servicing Norfolk

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falcofreddie · #1 Post by **falcofreddie** » Fri Mar 25, 2011 6:42 pm

After a lengthy break from riding the Falco (and visiting this site - oops!) I need to get the beast back on the road. Phoned my trusty and great guy who has worked on the bike in the past only to find he's moved on to other things

, so I need to get a good shop/ individual for a service (the bike, not me - though I probably need it just as much!). Has anyone got any good experiences of people to service a Falco? - preferably in North Norfolk (long shot I know....), but within striking distance if not - preferably individual rather than dealer to keep costs down, but all suuggestions gratefully received.

#2 Post by **Kwackerz** » Fri Mar 25, 2011 6:43 pm

Alad knows a man... i believe...

PHIL h · #3 Post by **PHIL h** » Sat Mar 26, 2011 6:41 pm

Try Carl Harrison, he's an Italian bike specialist in Harleston, south norfolk. He looks after my falco. Phone no 01379 852020

#4 Post by **Kwackerz** » Sat Mar 26, 2011 6:50 pm

Thats the man I was thinking of..

falcofreddie · #5 Post by **falcofreddie** » Sun Mar 27, 2011 3:56 pm

Many thanks Phil and Kwackerz - I really appreciate your help.
I've one more guy to try contacting a liitle more locally, but will contact Carl if this doesn't work out.

Aladinsaneuk · #6 Post by **Aladinsaneuk** » Sun Mar 27, 2011 4:02 pm

I will allow only two people to work on my falco - One is Griff, the other is Carl

Carl is a former racer and ducati foreman of works - nice guy, good prices and does know his stuff

I would not use any one in norwich to work on the bike......

There is an accredited aprilia dealer at http://www.candasuperbikes.co.uk/ - just south of kings lynn - I have never used them so have no idea as to how good they are

falcofreddie · #7 Post by **falcofreddie** » Mon Mar 28, 2011 10:00 am

Again, thanks Aladinsane - showing my ignorance by not knowing who Griff is, but will contact Carl if my local person doesn't work out.

I'm based right up in North Norfolk ('ther be dragons territory', if it wasn't too cold for them up here!) so getting transport to deliver and collect the bike is a problem - hence the local search area........

Aladinsaneuk · #8 Post by **Aladinsaneuk** » Mon Mar 28, 2011 12:48 pm

Griff is mr aprilia - he runs aprilia performance in tamworth

Do you have access to a trailer?

#9 Post by **Kwackerz** » Mon Mar 28, 2011 12:53 pm

I know someone with a van, who'd probably help with transport for a fee, but theyre in South Norfolk..

falcofreddie · #10 Post by **falcofreddie** » Wed Mar 30, 2011 4:17 pm

Thanks for these thoughts - everything starts to get pretty complicated/ time consuming with vans/ trailers so I'll check out the N Norfolk option first and then work something out for a trip to Carl if that fails.

Just back from a trip to get some Diablos fitted and, despite rubbish weather and gently gently on new tyres, still a very happy bunny

- what is it about Falcos?......

Aladinsaneuk · #11 Post by **Aladinsaneuk** » Wed Mar 30, 2011 7:13 pm

Forgive me for stating the obvious... If the bike is rideable - ride it to the service place, then take the bus back....

falcofreddie · #12 Post by **falcofreddie** » Thu Mar 31, 2011 3:48 pm

Probably me not explaining things properly - the bike is completely rideable, but getting back from dropping it off and then returning to collect once work is done gets more complicated the further the distance - we're into "a bus every second market day" still in this part of Norfolk!!
Thanks for the suggestions

D-Rider · #13 Post by **D-Rider** » Fri Apr 01, 2011 12:11 am

Hmmm which service is it? If it's not valve check time, it's not that hard to do yourself - as long as you're reasonably competent and have the workshop manual (Downloaded from Martin Poll's website)

b_chiller · #14 Post by **b_chiller** » Fri Apr 01, 2011 3:07 pm

Sorry to invade the thread but what about places in the North West for servicing? Does anyone know?

And also what kind of money are we talking for a bog standard service?

falcofreddie · #15 Post by **falcofreddie** » Fri Apr 01, 2011 4:34 pm

Hi D Rider - It's not a big service, but the answer to the second is yes, but a confident 'No' to the first, so will get it done by someone else. I've managed to set something up with my recommended bod locally, so you're welcome to the thread b_chiller. Thanks again for thoughts and ideas