Recommendations service East Kent

[SBD]

As title, looking for recommendations for someone to service my GS in East Kent.

Nearest main dealer is in Tunbridge Wells, would rather not have to take a day off work to get the bike sorted.

it’s out of warranty, but a keeper, so a good independent would be ideal

thx

 

[the woodster]

Mark Holden Motorcycles in Bromley? I appreciate it's West Kent but he has a fantastic reputation, which I can attest to. I'm struggling to think of any independents nearer to you. Sycamore in Whitham, Essex do a collect/return service for an extra £40.00. A large number of people don't use Tunbridge Wells anymore due to crap service and I can vouch for Sycamore as I have been using them for about three years now.

Stand by - A friend of mine who has had GSs for decades has recommended this place. West Kent though.

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[DANE]

Mark Holden Motorcycles in Bromley? I appreciate it's West Kent but he has a fantastic reputation, which I can attest to. I'm struggling to think of any independents nearer to you. Sycamore in Whitham, Essex do a collect/return service for an extra £40.00. A large number of people don't use Tunbridge Wells anymore due to crap service and I can vouch for Sycamore as I have been using them for about three years now.

Stand by - A friend of mine who has had GSs for decades has recommended this place. West Kent though.

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Brian is your man at BGM used for many years, great service, loan bike by arrangement and works with you using genuine parts. Highly respected with well equipped workshop and all the tools. Wouldn’t go anywhere else.

 

[SBD]

Thanks guys

East Kent, anyone? Anyone….?

 

[OnHellas]

I’m Not sure if Jim Cray is still operating and if he is, whether he works on modern stuff.
He used to be in Sittingbourne but I think that he moved nearer to Faversham.
Google Jim Cray Engineering BMW.

 

[Wegby]

I also vouch for Brian at BGM. I've known him since 2004 and he's serviced my 7 BMWs as though they were his own.

Due to his good reputation, he can get really busy, so you may have to book in advance to get the service. Which reminds me....

 

[Bernie]

Herne Bay Motorcycles, has got very good reviews, I will be using them for my 10,000 miles service later on this year
01227 362 346

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[theoneandonly]

I’m Not sure if Jim Cray is still operating and if he is, whether he works on modern stuff.
He used to be in Sittingbourne but I think that he moved nearer to Faversham.
Google Jim Cray Engineering BMW.

i think you'll find Jim is not working full time atm , ( illness and old age ) when he is he has a bit of a waiting list.

 

[Wizza]

i think you'll find Jim is not working full time atm , ( illness and old age ) when he is he has a bit of a waiting list.

I’ve been trying to get booked in since September . Said he was moving to new premises , should be up and running by October , that changed to beginning November , not heard back from him yet. I really hope he’s ok as I’m very keen to use his “local” services with such a great reputation. I’ve , 2009 F650GS , needs a service , a small oil leak sorted and check over the new to me bike that needs a 12k service , now got 14k miles on it .

 

[Wizza]

Thanks guys

East Kent, anyone? Anyone….?

Did you find anywhere in the end ?
I’m looking for mid or west Kent but would consider East too ..

 

[SBD]

Sorry, should have said, went to Brian at BGM, and was totally happy with the service.

 

[Wizza]

Sorry, should have said, went to Brian at BGM, and was totally happy with the service.

I can’t get an answer from him at moment.. see my other reply beliw . Will keep trying

 

[Wizza]

I can’t get an answer from him at moment.. see my other reply beliw . Will keep trying

Amazing ! He’s just phoned to book me in !

 

[Ectopic]

I've used Brian Giles a few times and always been very happy. But it's still really annoying that there's nowhere in East Kent that specialises in BMWs.

I will never use the Tunbridge Wells dealers again (previously Coopers, then Arden, now Strathstone). They're shit. I now go to Sycamore in Witham. An even longer schlepp from Folkestone but I'd rather do that.