Going to Ireland

[The Machine Cat]

It seems that there are only two dealers in Ireland (!), both located in Dublin or not far (Joe Duffy and Maddock).
In case of problem which one should I contact first ?
Thanks

 

[Decster]

Eamon at Joe Duffy.

Never heard a good word about the others.

 

[oblertone]

A lone voice !

This seems to be a recurring theme regarding Maddocks, however my experience with them could not have been better, and they saved my holiday, see here.

 

[luke scott]

Eamon at Duffys. Phone number (01)8342577 drop the 01 prefix if you are in Dublin.

 

[The Machine Cat]

Thanks for your answers guys

 

[Johnm]

I have used Maddocks for about 7 years and have always found them absolutely spot on for all servicing and repairs. I even phoned Paddy from Norway when I experienced ABS brake failure 400 miles from Bergen and the ferry to Newcastle and he arranged a repair for me in England. As it turned out I nursed the R1150RT back to Dublin and he had a K1200 ready for me at 19.30pm that evening to take me home to Cork. My experience is that he will not negotiate on price for anything but for that I expect a committed and professional service and he delivers every time.

 

[luke scott]

JohnM = John Maddock ??? . Joking apart that is a real recomendation for paddy.

 

[(RIP) Bin Ridin]

Maddock's are my "local" shop, very happy with what dealings I have had with them. They phoned me recently to apologise as they had charged twice for something and they told me they were refunding the overcharge. Paddy has been doing BMW bikes for 40 years or more, when they were few and far between.
His new showroom is a class act.

 

[The Machine Cat]

I guess in case of problem I'll call them both

Well I have now another question...
I will use Irish Ferries, like I did a few years ago with a 125 TDR.
What do you recommend :
- having the bike on central, attached to the wall
- having the bike on sidestand, the sidestand facing the wall side, the bike attached to the wall
- having the bike on sidestand, the sitestand not facing the wall , the bike attached to the wall

I am not too sure I am clear

 

[Paul Narramore]

1.Side stand every time.
2. You'll probably have oily bits of rope on the ferry so have the side stand facing the wall, bike in 1st gear, and tie as best you can the bike to hand rails so if it does fall, it'll be just a few inches against the rail/wall. On the outgoing trip, I found some heavy rubber wedges to jam under the tyres.
3. Seriously consider taking at least one ratchet-type tie down of your own. (P&O Dover-Calais have been using these for years).