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#1 | Servicing - independents datum

Sat May 29, 2021 8:44 am (Last edited: Sat May 29, 2021 11:37 am)

Hi all,
Is it OK if I post a link for a chap who does my servicing?

A janitor writes, yes it is fine and I encourage others to add more independent service centres. Thread title amended

I'm drowning here and you're describing the water.

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#2 | RE: Servicing datum

Sat May 29, 2021 10:53 am

I wouldn't object. Maybe give a review at the same time.

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#3 | RE: Servicing datum

Sat May 29, 2021 11:10 am (Last edited: Sat May 29, 2021 11:12 am)

http://www.rainbowworkshop.co.uk

Highly recommended this guy.
Worked as a bmw tech/service manager for 20odd years.
Now set up on his own.
His work is spot on and you can chat and watch him working on your bike.
Based near Barnsley at the moment but planning to move further south.

His name is Steve and he is a thoroughly decent chap as well

I'm drowning here and you're describing the water.

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#4 | RE: Servicing datum

Sat May 29, 2021 11:35 am

Zitat von skinneroo im Beitrag #3
http://www.rainbowworkshop.co.uk

Highly recommended this guy.
Worked as a bmw tech/service manager for 20odd years.
Now set up on his own.
His work is spot on and you can chat and watch him working on your bike.
Based near Barnsley at the moment but planning to move further south.

His name is Steve and he is a thoroughly decent chap as well

he gets a lot of positive vibes on UKGSer.

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#5 | RE: Servicing datum

Sat May 29, 2021 11:50 am

A few independents I can recommend

Stroud Motorcycle Company https://goo.gl/maps/WEiYZcT4aRcZXVQ49 http://www.stroudmc.co.uk/ - like the Rainbow guy, worked for a BMW dealer, BVM, that is no more

http://midwalesmotorrad.co.uk/ at https://goo.gl/maps/gGsboAjPtBQbZTK27 near Llanwrtyd Wells - again, Mike worked for Rydale in Cardiff until they sold out to Sytner who binned the bike franchise
Mike's dad, Phil http://cardiffmotorrad.com/ https://goo.gl/maps/u8y7bvXiyXhEMYau5 in Cardiff. Used these when living in Wales.

http://www.cheltenhammotorcycles.co.uk/ https://goo.gl/maps/5HrH5DXjfqffJhVf8 - not a BMW specialist but I use them for MOT and stuff many would DIY but I can't be arsed.

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#6 | RE: Servicing datum

Sat May 29, 2021 11:55 am (Last edited: Sat May 29, 2021 11:57 am)

I have used Paul from the Workshop in York for many years, and always found him to excellent, knowledge and happy to let you watch, so a great way of learning how they work come apart etc.

Perhaps we should have sticky post or section for recommended indies in the various countries this forum covers, would be very useful if touring

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#7 | RE: Servicing datum

Sat May 29, 2021 1:15 pm

Zitat von Wayfarer im Beitrag #6
I have used Paul from the Workshop in York for many years, and always found him to excellent, knowledge and happy to let you watch, so a great way of learning how they work come apart etc.

Perhaps we should have sticky post or section for recommended indies in the various countries this forum covers, would be very useful if touring

if you need something in a hurry when on the road, I would suggest looking on one of the busier forums like UKGser (actually global) or Advrider as there are many more GS riders than RS and you might find the information with a search and certainly get a response quicker due the busier traffic in those places. Much of the "helpful" stuff I post here is nicked from UKGSer :)

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#8 | RE: Servicing datum

Sat May 29, 2021 7:22 pm

I'll 2nd for Steve at Rainbow.

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