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Old 15-01-12, 06:31 PM   #1
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Talking Fitting front springs - Nth East.

As above, i've just ordered some ktech springs for my pointy, could anyone suggest somewhere to have them fitted in the Newcastle area or even better someone I can watch over as there being fitted and maybe learn how to do it myself?

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Old 15-01-12, 08:27 PM   #2
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give it a week or 2 and you can see mine going in
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Old 15-01-12, 08:36 PM   #3
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Will you be fitting them your self ?? Was kind of hoping to watch someone fitting mine,got a quote of £85 to have them fitted,but that was just taking bike in,drop it off and collect when finished.
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Old 15-01-12, 08:46 PM   #4
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Hi Davy, Try Darren Smith at Newsham Motorcyles in Blyth. cheers keith h
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Old 15-01-12, 08:54 PM   #5
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Thank's Keith, i'll ring and inquire.
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Old 15-01-12, 08:56 PM   #6
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Will you be fitting them your self ?? Was kind of hoping to watch someone fitting mine,got a quote of £85 to have them fitted,but that was just taking bike in,drop it off and collect when finished.
Davy

Who quoted you that?
Its about right for a mechanic
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Old 15-01-12, 09:04 PM   #7
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Who quoted you that?
Its about right for a mechanic
Parks motorcycles in north shields,thought the quote was reasonable was just hoping to see the process,that also included the oil.
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Old 16-01-12, 06:43 PM   #8
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I would charge about £50 including oil.
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. . . and you can watch him - listen and learn.
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Old 17-01-12, 05:59 AM   #10
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That would be perfect, if only you were a little closer, but I might end up waiting till the weather improves and take a ride out!
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