Teasdales no longer a Norton dealer.

[richh]

Mate told me today.

Sheesh, Nottingham for a service now by the looks.

 

[JohnnyBoxer]

Mate told me today.

Sheesh, Nottingham for a service now by the looks.

Indian replace Norton ?

 

[GSite]

Mate told me today.

Sheesh, Nottingham for a service now by the looks.

Be prepared for judicious wallet emptying, phoned Judd's yesterday who quoted £350 for the annual service, Norton a year old with 1,200 miles. Drive chain mantenance I do as a matter of course so in the 90 minute allocated time in reality they would do:

• Fluids: Change engine oil and transmission oil (always do both at the same time). Replace oil filter.
• Engine/Fuel: Check throttle cable operation, inspect malfunction codes, and check the evaporative emission control system ie empty the cannister if required which would be empty as I do this anyway.
• Chassis & Suspension: Inspect steering head bearing play, lubricate centre/side stand pivots, check front fork operation, and inspect brake fluid levels/pads.
• Electrics: Check battery voltage, inspect all bulbs, switches, and adjust headlamp beam

Out right refusal to take even a few quid from this and if I supply the oil the saving would be £20, but looking at an invoice for the same service they charged a mate £72 for oil, so how does that work ? I don't think so Judd's , will go back to Krazy Horse in Bury St Edmunds, pay £240 and get great service from one of the most experienced Norton dealers around.

 

[jefformston]

Mate told me today.

Sheesh, Nottingham for a service now by the looks.

Can Teesdale’s not still do the service?

 

[richh]

There's an independent ex Norton mechanic called Stuart Bodycote who has authorisation from the factory to work on the bikes. But not sure with ones that are still under warranty.

 

[GSite]

Heard great things about him, trades under the name of Motorvated Ltd, based in Derby and is a former service manager with the Donnington factory. From what I have been told he offers an overhaul service whereby he corrects known issues, things that were not engineered right so the bikes supposedly have fewer problems going forward.

 

[Duck79]

Stuart top man he serviced my 961 last year and corrected all know faults top man

 

[cbritton]

Mate told me today.

Sheesh, Nottingham for a service now by the looks.

Given the design of the new Norton range I’m not that surprised Teasdales have changed. The Manx R superbike looks ok but it’s naked version is hideous and the twins mediocre looking.

 

[GSite]

Agreed, I was not impressed by the new models at the NEC bike show. Even if they ride brilliantly I would not have one. Can't see the them being great sellers and a couple of Norton dealers I have spoken to think likewise.

 

[richh]

It's a no go on Stuart Bodycote / Motovated while under warranty.

Oakmere in Stockport is now my local dealer.

 

[longdog]

Given the design of the new Norton range I’m not that surprised Teasdales have changed. The Manx R superbike looks ok but it’s naked version is hideous and the twins mediocre looking.

Anyone else think the new Norton Atlas looks awfully like the Kawasaki Versys 650?

 

[richh]

So Oakmere want £350 for the service.

Krazy Horse say £240.

Bit of a difference.

 

[GSite]

Krazy Horse have always been fair with me and charged reasonable rates.