Ducati Dealeships.

I've just had a call from someone having just had an order cancelled by them, so no. The online parts thing is no more.

 

This is always such a terribly controversial subject. I cannot think of a better phrase than downright blatant thieving when it comes to main dealers. I have a Mercedes CLS; a BMW 850; an Audi Q3 Hybrid and now a Ducati. I have just paid £1,559 for the Ducati to have a thorough health check and service, to be honest, even though most of that was labour at £108 ph inclusive of Vat, I feel it is fair. I have been charged for 9hrs labour but it would take me a few days to do what they have done and i am chuffed to bits.
As soon as a vehicle is out of warranty I do the basics myself (except that Ive never owned a Ducati before so have yet to build some confidence). With all my cars I do what needs to be done regularly and document it and attach all invoices to prove genuine parts were used. I absolutely despise all of the car dealers I have mentioned because they have shown themselves to be dishonest and deceitful over a long period of time. I could list dozens of examples but not the right place to do it.
My advice once warranty is expired (which I picked up from a reputable Independent) is to do what you can every year using genuine parts. If you cannot deal with an issue then go to the dealership or a trustworthy independent and get it sorted immediately. One of the biggest problems with cars these days is that most problems are only resolved with software updates and it is only the main dealers that have the latest. Apparently the Independents are only entitled to access the latest software 6 months later.
Ride safely guys and remember that the quality of the coffee and biscuits will be much nice at the main dealer

 

That’s a bigger. Was damn useful to look up parts diagrams and part numbers

 

Interesting that the website is still active. Just tried a sample part. I didn't go as far as the checkout as a test, but I'll try to buy something cheap for the Hyper...

 

It might haave even been a bugger

 

Is that the death of yet another dealership?

 

Having been on Ducati.ms they seem to use Ducati Omaha for parts diagrams. Steine Dinse have them as well

 

So is that now the new site to look at for parts?

 

They've been a go-to for ages, but are non UK. Really great for parts diagrams though

https://www.stein-dinse.com/en/cate...6VHG_.dElJtElA4cwC0nTMAf8E6UrQ__PbIT3XLw.html

 

I ended up using OEMbikeparts.com after having no joy with the uk site.

 

I get it’s handy to look at the parts diagrams, but try your dealer direct for parts. I’ve had three calls today after the online site has gone bust. I had all but one part in stock. One guy has been waiting 6 weeks for a hand guard which I have sat on a shelf.

 

Yes note to self.... get the part numbers reqd from the diagrams and ring the dealership...
To be fair nearly all the recent aftermarket upgrades recently purchased are UK made or designed from Evotech, R&G, Oberon...

 

They were my local dealer. I bought the bike from Kevin, who was absolutely brilliant. I chose to go to W. H. Snell in Alton for my servicing.

 

I put this up just in relation to parts diagrams if people needed part numbers to quote to UK dealers

 

You'll be unlucky if it is. Shocking group!

 

Yeah, I just found the bike-parts-Ducati site easier to look up part numbers than the Ducati Omaha one which is like a big pdf document you turn pages in. Still, beggars can’t be choosers.

 

I've used StarTwin for years, just to get the part numbers though as the shipping costs and import duty from the Netherlands adds too much £££.

 

Around Bristol, we have Fowlers for most everything, with Riders for Ducati, Harley and some other obscure make, I think.

With the crazy prices for housing and lack of young people buying bikes (rather than scooters and mopeds) I do worry. Bristol is mad short of housing and nobody seems to worry if it is affordable or not. The temptation to just sell up for millions to developers must be very strong. Planning permission for flats, or "luxury" housing is assured. All at insane prices. Doesn't matter if we have conservative or labour government. the insanity will continue unabated!

And even in Fowlers, for brands like Triumph and KTM, the average price is about £15,000. I know that I lead a sheltered life, but these prices seem to be from another time dimension!

 

yes, this is concerning, i currenlty have an engine in bits, needing bearing o rings and god know what

i spoke to croydon about 2 months ago and they said they were having nightmare getting parts, i wonder if they havn't paid a bill to the italians in panigale??