Aberdeenshire - servicing

[ajd]

I do all the servicing on my 1100GS, but every now and again (like every 3 or 4 years...) I like to get someone who is actually qualified to do a service in case there are things I am getting wrong. It's time to get my homework marked again - who is reliable and familiar with oilheads around Aberdeen these days (closer to Banchory the better)? Happy to go with independent folk, might actually prefer that in fact. Thanks.

 

[Stumpy]

When I lived in that area John at Huntly Motorcycles serviced my 1150. He also looks after several other oilheads that i know of.

http://www.huntlymotorcycles.co.uk/index2.html

regards

Stumpy

 

[The Stimulator]

Another for John at Huntly - not had any problems over the last few years.

Iain

 

[AndyT]

You will need another service by the time you get back from Huntly to Banchory

Why not take it to John Clarks in Aberdeen who still service the bikes. The lad there has a good reputation although its not cheap.
I'm going to do a spring service on mine soon and may take it for a "glossing over" at John Clarks to keep my service book and hence warranty up to date.

By the way, where do you have your MOT's done near Banchory, I have to go to Kintore to get mione done.

AndyT

 

[jimcg]

Andy
H&S motorcycles in Jopps Lane do MOTs and you can wander round to the little Italian place in St Andrews street for lunch if you time it right.

Jimg

 

[Odd Bod]

I was just about to ask the same question; I live in Alford and my 1200GS is due 12mth service & MOT by the end of this month.

 

[AndyT]

Andy
H&S motorcycles in Jopps Lane do MOTs and you can wander round to the little Italian place in St Andrews street for lunch if you time it right.

Jimg

Thanks for that Jim, I keep forgetting about Jopps Lane (and I've taken my bikes there before). I've got a load of them coming up for renewal so I may see if I get discount for bulk

Andy

 

[cxp]

I was just about to ask the same question; I live in Alford and my 1200GS is due 12mth service & MOT by the end of this month.

The garage in Alford, “W & R MURRAY (ALFORD) LTD” does bike MOT’s.

I haven’t used then, but I have heard good things about the place.

 

[Tartan Terror]

By the way, where do you have your MOT's done near Banchory, I have to go to Kintore to get mione done.AndyT

You could pop over the hill and get an MOT at Central garage in Laurencekirk. Very bike friendly he is.

And a great run to boot.

 

[AndyT]

You could pop over the hill and get an MOT at Central garage in Laurencekirk. Very bike friendly he is.

And a great run to boot.

Thats another option, I have a few coming up as its near spring again. I could even pop over to Fordon and take a crowbar to prise a cup of coffee out of young Mr Cooper

 

[John Armstrong]

Any changes to the recommendations for MOT's and servicing in Aberdeenshire? Now it's getting warmer I'm hoping to get the 1100 out from its nice warm garage back in Lancashire and up here to sample the roads.

 

[AndyT]

If you are near Inverurie then you could do worse than take it to Station Garage in Kintore, I've always found them to be very fair but you have to book ahead.

I've always taken my bikes to John Clarks for servicing to get a stamp bur do all the oil/filter changes myself.

AndyT

 

[John Armstrong]

If you are near Inverurie then you could do worse than take it to Station Garage in Kintore, I've always found them to be very fair but you have to book ahead.

I've always taken my bikes to John Clarks for servicing to get a stamp bur do all the oil/filter changes myself.

AndyT

Cheers, I'm renting a flat near to the town hall in Inverurie

 

[wully]

Is John Clark's still doing bike servicing?

Might be handy now the spring is not far away...

 

[bhud]

Bob Ballintyne by Ellon 01358 721816 for servicing

Cameron's Garage Cummingston for MOT

01888 545230

Not near Banchory or even INverurie but could make a fine day oot.

 

[bhud]

Is John Clark's still doing bike servicing?

Might be handy now the spring is not far away...

Aye they are the machanic's name is Craig he is one of the top BMW assured service loons apparently and very helpful.

 

[wully]

Aye they are the machanic's name is Craig he is one of the top BMW assured service loons apparently and very helpful.

Och, att's jist graaaaaaaand...pity the Vannie mannie who's dein mah van isnnae sae guid.

When we going for a beer then?

(BTW- the whisky shopie on Union Strasse is getting some Ron Zacapa in tomorrow, but don't tell anyone...)

 

[bhud]

Beer - Rhum

 

[John Armstrong]

Bob Ballintyne by Ellon 01358 721816 for servicing

Cameron's Garage Cummingston for MOT

01888 545230

Not near Banchory or even INverurie but could make a fine day oot.

The run up past Elgin would be nice

And get Bob to drop me off at someones house for a cuppa who lives nearby

 

[oftheantarctic]

Scott

I do all the servicing on my 1100GS, but every now and again (like every 3 or 4 years...) I like to get someone who is actually qualified to do a service in case there are things I am getting wrong. It's time to get my homework marked again - who is reliable and familiar with oilheads around Aberdeen these days (closer to Banchory the better)? Happy to go with independent folk, might actually prefer that in fact. Thanks.

Bike Servicing in Inverurie - Johnny Saavedra - 07769812383 - very conscientious and takes great pride in his work - Highly Recommended

Bike MOT - Ian Wood - Lethen Motors Downies Road Portlethen 01224 781158