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DSGMATT
11-02-10, 11:46 AM
Hi All,

My bike's MOT is due in a few weeks and I wondered if anyone could point me in the direction of a good - friendly bike garage? I know that I could take it to a Car MOT station - just wondered any good bike specific places in Lancashire?

Hoping to leave the baffle out of the scorpion can - is this a bad idea?

Matt :cool:
timwilky
11-02-10, 11:51 AM
Matt

I always use Brian at Wheelton Garage. (http://www.wheelton-classic-motorcycles.co.uk/) He is extremely bike friendly and regards a loud can as an essential safety feature.
DSGMATT
11-02-10, 12:00 PM
Matt

I always use Brian at Wheelton Garage. (http://www.wheelton-classic-motorcycles.co.uk/) He is extremely bike friendly and regards a loud can as an essential safety feature.

Thanks Tim - knew I could count on you for advice! Roughly what amount of sheckles will I need to press into his grubby palm? ;)
timwilky
11-02-10, 12:15 PM
Depends

I once forgot to pay him, it was only when I was putting away the cert that I remembered and had to nip back with the reddies. I think last time was about £28.

He is tight on safety related. and I have cringed at some of the stuff he has bounced.
davepreston
11-02-10, 05:17 PM
or john cars in garstang absolutly top bloke i'll hoke out a address for you
DSGMATT
11-02-10, 05:20 PM
or john cars in garstang absolutly top bloke i'll hoke out a address for you

Thanks Dave :thumleft:

How is the Gixxer? :cool:
davepreston
11-02-10, 05:27 PM
sweeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeetttttttttttttttttttttt :)
DSGMATT
11-02-10, 05:47 PM
sweeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeetttttttttttttttttttttt :)

Cool! Bet it is good just getting back on 2 wheels -never mind the bonus of a rapid bike :cool: Being tempted myself by a Blade - trouble is my talent is not up to that level yet..... :(
pben47
11-02-10, 06:51 PM
Matt

I always use Brian at Wheelton Garage. (http://www.wheelton-classic-motorcycles.co.uk/) He is extremely bike friendly and regards a loud can as an essential safety feature.

+1

I was there yesterday for an MOT, sound guy, sadly it is now £29, maybe Tim gets a quid discount because of his age ;)
Girth
11-02-10, 07:43 PM
Hi All,

My bike's MOT is due in a few weeks and I wondered if anyone could point me in the direction of a good - friendly bike garage? I know that I could take it to a Car MOT station - just wondered any good bike specific places in Lancashire?

Hoping to leave the baffle out of the scorpion can - is this a bad idea?

Matt :cool:


B+C on Oldham Road in Manchester.

They'd pass a shopping trolley if it had number plates!