Off Topic » Lind Motorrad Norwich. (For you East Anglian types)

Received an email today telling me Lind are closing both their BMdubya and Harley dealerships in Norwich.
I gave them a call to check that it was true and it was confirmed that they are shutting their doors for the last time on Wednesday.
Sad news for all the staff as they were top notch.
The lovely Lupin (lighter faster and far more sexier than any version of the RS) has now been booked into Lind Welwyn Garden City for its annual service and recall work.
Bit of a ball ache as I'm going to have to leave it there for a week,I'll ride it down then probably get the train back but as they're my nearest dealer what else can I do?

Would Reiten MOTORAD be nearer to you?

Don't know to be honest I've never heard of them.

Zitat von wessie im Beitrag #3

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Welcome to my world since I cashed in the Cheltenham house and moved to Mid Wales.

Nearest dealer is Chester 43 miles away. A car dealer persuaded to take Motorrad and doing their best to have it removed.

My favoured dealer, Cotswold, used to be 2 miles away, now it is 100 miles away. I was considering using a local independent I used for a small repair last year but with the need for the shaft inspection/replacement I will go to a franchised dealer. I will either need to get up very early or stay in the Travelodge across the road the night before.

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Zitat von L2RKE im Beitrag #2

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Would Reiten MOTORAD be nearer to you?

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Zitat von wessie im Beitrag #3

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Nearest dealer is Chester 43 miles away. A car dealer persuaded to take Motorrad and doing their best to have it removed.

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Just so I can be, possibly, sympathetic, how many miles are we talking?

for the shaft inspection/replacement I will go to a franchised dealer.

Mine passed the vibration test, inspection procedure with no failure - drive shaft and drive all 'within tolerance' whatever that is.

As the wheel was already off for the procedural inspection I agreed to pay for the extra charge for a spline grease.

It was only then that the problem of inability to get shaft drive off the gearbox or the bevel was discovered.

Best result for me - New shaft drive and a complete bevel unit, all maintenance covered free of charge (even the part I agree for regrease)

If you have the option pay for the grease - it is now a 12k maintenance schedul anyway - it will get you a better inspection.

Should also add my mileage was a lowly 16k - no trips abroad since covid but now bmw will change free of charge all shaft drives at 50k km / 35k miles - check your dealer to confirm.

Zitat von Mr. 36654 im Beitrag #8

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Just so I can be, possibly, sympathetic, how many miles are we talking?

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Zitat von Bravo im Beitrag #10

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Zitat von Mr. 36654 im Beitrag #8

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Just so I can be, possibly, sympathetic, how many miles are we talking?

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85 miles away 24,I know it's nothing compared with the distances you colonials have to travel but when you've been driving all week and been away from home too its a bit of a faff and the best part of half a day wasted.

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There a great bunch in there, I've been away on a couple of trips with them. I had a loan bike (S1000XR) given to me when I was in for service in Nov for just the cost of fuel. Roads are fantastic around there so make a day of it with some lunch in Finchingfield & explore Suffolk/North Essex.

Zitat von Bravo im Beitrag #6

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Zitat von L2RKE im Beitrag #2

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Would Reiten MOTORAD be nearer to you?

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I've just Googled them and though it's closer it maybe more difficult to get to and from.

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