New dealer in Chester

[CHM]

Hi all,
I recieved a letter from Blue Bell Crewe today saying that they will no longer be doing bike after sales as there is a new dealer 'Chester Motorrad' opening soon at Little Stanney, Ellesmere Port !

Anyone heard any more info, dates etc ?

Chris

 

[John Armstrong]

Hi to the site

Best ask Timpo as I think he said something like that as he's a local, but he's away on holiday at the moment AFAIK.

 

[Bear]

August 20th if I remember my letter from Blue Bell correctly

 

[Timpo]

Hi Dudes.
Yep, the new dealership is at Junction 10 on the M53, along side the Chester Harley Davidson, here:-
http://www.streetmap.co.uk/newmap.s...=4&ar=Y&mapp=newmap.srf&searchp=newsearch.srf

I believe the construction of the new building will begin at the end of the year, but trading will commence in a portacabin asap, as the company are very keen to establish a client base.

If I hear any more, I'll put it on this thread.

Timpo.

PS. I would of asked a few more questions, but I didn't want to risk being seen in a HD showroom.......

 

[Paul Newman]

Hello all,

I can add some info to this but I'm at work atm so I'll pop on later and let you know what's what...

 

[FatAl]

The dealer principal is Kirk Herbert, he was involved with Chester Harley Davidson before it closed down and went to Ellesmere Port. Apparently, so I've heard, he 's a bit of a wiz with engine tuning and stuff.

 

[Paul Newman]

Ok,

The situation is relatively fluid at the moment as it takes a bit of time to sort out the logistics of putting the various elements (ie. portacabin, workshop special tools, diagnostic equipment etc) of the temporary set-up into place, and obviously many things can change along the way.

As things stand right now, the aim is to be trading in the 2nd or 3rd week in September, from a portacabin, while the new dealership building is being constructed.

 

[DaveGSCymro]

Ok,

The situation is relatively fluid at the moment as it takes a bit of time to sort out the logistics of putting the various elements (ie. portacabin, workshop special tools, diagnostic equipment etc) of the temporary set-up into place, and obviously many things can change along the way.

As things stand right now, the aim is to be trading in the 2nd or 3rd week in September, from a portacabin, while the new dealership building is being constructed.

Hi Paul

Are you moving to work there?

Dave K

 

[Paul Newman]

Hi Paul

Are you moving to work there?

Dave K

I am Dave.

2nd or 3rd week in September.

Can't wait!

 

[CHM]

Thanks all for the info.

Nice to know that you are going there Paul, I will come and pester you for a GSA deal

Regards

Chris

 

[Septic]

Im glad things are getting sorted out. it should be alot better with out the cars getting in the way.

Stevie

P.S i may be getting a job a harley at chester

 

[dust_cloud]

Hello all,

I can add some info to this but I'm at work atm so I'll pop on later and let you know what's what...

Letter states Chester Motorrad, Stanney Mill Lane, ...Chester, CH2 4HY

Streetmap puts it on the M53 J10, closer to Ellesmere Port, but I guess Chester is better for marketting

 

[Flashman]

Excellent news for the North Wales fraternity. It will save me a 142 mile round trip to Manchester or Southport each time I need a service. Talking of which my GSA is due a 12,000 mile service shortly, any idea when the new centre is taking bookings?

 

[Bill-H]

Will Blue Bells' mechanic be moving as well?

Blue Bell's mechanic has been looking after my old airheads for a while, will he be moving to Chester as well?

 

[THE DOCTOR]

These new premises are just down the road from me. I'll pay a visit over the weekend & take a few photos & post them. I'll post an accurate GPS co-ord too.

Tbh, I'm pretty happy taking my GS to Roy Gardner nr. Southport for servicing & MOTs. He's an 'independant' & I was very happy with my 1st experience. He let's you watch & stand with him while he's working on it. Nice relaxed atmos & there's a decent cafe nearby.

 

[Flashman]

Ok,

The situation is relatively fluid at the moment as it takes a bit of time to sort out the logistics of putting the various elements (ie. portacabin, workshop special tools, diagnostic equipment etc) of the temporary set-up into place, and obviously many things can change along the way.

As things stand right now, the aim is to be trading in the 2nd or 3rd week in September, from a portacabin, while the new dealership building is being constructed.

Hi Paul,

I'd be obliged if you would let me know the contact telephone number of the new dealer and the opening date when known. I just want to book a service as soon as.

Thanks.

 

[barksworld]

went to Harley shop today chatting to Chris there who said they hoped to start end of next month so in line with all posts. Although I use Roy garner who is excellent . the trip of 6 miles will be oh so convienient. Must admit the Harley bikers outnumbered me about 50 to 1 !

 

[THE DOCTOR]

These new premises are just down the road from me. I'll pay a visit over the weekend & take a few photos & post them. I'll post an accurate GPS co-ord too.

Certainly no BMW presence atm.
Can't even work out where they're going to set up. There's not a lot of room left on that lane.

Rode down on my CBR & not 1 Harley rider nodded!

 

[Paul Newman]

Letter states Chester Motorrad, Stanney Mill Lane, ...Chester, CH2 4HY

Streetmap puts it on the M53 J10, closer to Ellesmere Port, but I guess Chester is better for marketting

Ellesmere Port Motorrad doesn't really cut the mustard, does it.

 

[Paul Newman]

Hi Paul,

I'd be obliged if you would let me know the contact telephone number of the new dealer and the opening date when known. I just want to book a service as soon as.

Thanks.

No problem. I'll post a telephone number on here as soon as I have one. I'm due to start there on the 16th September and the current estimate for the workshop to be operational is the end of September. As I mentioned earlier, the dates are subject to change at the moment with there being so much to put in place etc.

I will post further when I have something substantial to add...