Recommend a Suzuki Dealer in Essex - SV650.org

Doinitmyway · 28-08-12, 11:36 AM

As title. Can anyone recommend a Suzuki dealer in Essex - other than Alpha motorcycles in Southend.

Bike is due it's 12,000 mile service. Alpha didn't fill me with confidence when I had to remind them at the last one in April that it was it's 8000mile 2yr service and needed the brake fluid & coolant changing, after they had handed my keys back....

To top it off I'm not sure if they did change the brake fluid. I recently changed the front pads as the brake was sh*te! When I opened up the m/cyl to let the fluid run up it was clear but dark golden brown. I ended up changing the fluid to be sure.

So.....anyone???

This will prob be it's last main dealer service.

TIA

Chris

NTECUK · 28-08-12, 12:13 PM

There is only 2 Suzuki dealers in essex?

Doinitmyway · 28-08-12, 12:37 PM

Mmmm I know there is one in Romford. And didn't there used to be one in Braintree?? Orwell Motorcyles seems to have good reviews so might be worth a try I suppose.

NTECUK · 28-08-12, 02:26 PM

JP been gone years.
I think Lee bex has used Orwell Motorcyles?

Messie · 28-08-12, 05:12 PM

Parkinsons in Colchester used to be Suzuki but are no longer, bu I don't see why that should be a problem.
I'd trust a good and recommended mechanic, whether attached to a business or not, rather than a dealer just because he sells the same make of bike

28-08-12, 08:53 PM

parkinsons are a bit dubious ....

..Silverex , over at Braintree are pretty good , been using them for the last 15 years ... man and boy

NTECUK · 28-08-12, 09:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by paddy t

..Silverex , over at Braintree

Suzuki dealer??

Balky001 · 29-08-12, 03:06 PM

Suzuki only show Johns and Alphas as official dealers in Essex. I'm sure Grays Motorcycles were but they look like Yamaha only dealers now.

Not much choice! Don't know if Laguna in Maidstone might be worth trying - maybe the Kent boys and girls might have used them

NTECUK · 29-08-12, 04:04 PM

Can you not ring Suzuki and say,as they have such a poor dealership numbers in essex ,is it OK to have it serviced using manufactures parts and following the service regime to keep the warranty intact with a VAT invoice like car Man' fac' have to adhear too.

29-08-12, 06:33 PM

id pop over into suffolk an go to orwell's

28-08-12, 11:36 AM	#1
Doinitmyway Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Nr Southend-on-Sea, Essex Posts: 154	Recommend a Suzuki Dealer in Essex As title. Can anyone recommend a Suzuki dealer in Essex - other than Alpha motorcycles in Southend. Bike is due it's 12,000 mile service. Alpha didn't fill me with confidence when I had to remind them at the last one in April that it was it's 8000mile 2yr service and needed the brake fluid & coolant changing, after they had handed my keys back.... To top it off I'm not sure if they did change the brake fluid. I recently changed the front pads as the brake was sh*te! When I opened up the m/cyl to let the fluid run up it was clear but dark golden brown. I ended up changing the fluid to be sure. So.....anyone??? This will prob be it's last main dealer service. TIA Chris __________________ 10 GSX650F 95 BMW Funduro 89 FZR250R (x2) 92 RG80 (x2!) 89 AR125 - 89 RG125 75 CB200

28-08-12, 12:13 PM	#2
NTECUK Member Mega Poster Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: essex Posts: 5,314	Re: Recommend a Suzuki Dealer in Essex There is only 2 Suzuki dealers in essex? __________________ Raisin cookies that look like chocolate chip cookies are the reason I have trust issues.

28-08-12, 12:37 PM	#3
Doinitmyway Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Nr Southend-on-Sea, Essex Posts: 154	Re: Recommend a Suzuki Dealer in Essex Mmmm I know there is one in Romford. And didn't there used to be one in Braintree?? Orwell Motorcyles seems to have good reviews so might be worth a try I suppose. __________________ 10 GSX650F 95 BMW Funduro 89 FZR250R (x2) 92 RG80 (x2!) 89 AR125 - 89 RG125 75 CB200

28-08-12, 02:26 PM	#4
NTECUK Member Mega Poster Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: essex Posts: 5,314	Re: Recommend a Suzuki Dealer in Essex JP been gone years. I think Lee bex has used Orwell Motorcyles? __________________ Raisin cookies that look like chocolate chip cookies are the reason I have trust issues.

28-08-12, 05:12 PM	#5
Messie The Teacer Mega Poster Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: colchester Posts: 2,739	Re: Recommend a Suzuki Dealer in Essex Parkinsons in Colchester used to be Suzuki but are no longer, bu I don't see why that should be a problem. I'd trust a good and recommended mechanic, whether attached to a business or not, rather than a dealer just because he sells the same make of bike __________________ There's a fine line between a hobby and a mental illness

28-08-12, 08:53 PM	#6
paddy t Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Recommend a Suzuki Dealer in Essex parkinsons are a bit dubious .... ..Silverex , over at Braintree are pretty good , been using them for the last 15 years ... man and boy

29-08-12, 03:06 PM	#8
Balky001 Member Mega Poster Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Leigh - on - Sea, Essex. Posts: 1,491	Re: Recommend a Suzuki Dealer in Essex Suzuki only show Johns and Alphas as official dealers in Essex. I'm sure Grays Motorcycles were but they look like Yamaha only dealers now. Not much choice! Don't know if Laguna in Maidstone might be worth trying - maybe the Kent boys and girls might have used them __________________ SV650SK3 - GSXR600K2 - GSXR750K6 - ZX636RC1H - HD Sportster 1200 - CBR600F 2012 - GSXR1000K7 - Triumph Bonneville T100 2019 - Aprilia Tuono 660

29-08-12, 04:04 PM	#9
NTECUK Member Mega Poster Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: essex Posts: 5,314	Re: Recommend a Suzuki Dealer in Essex Can you not ring Suzuki and say,as they have such a poor dealership numbers in essex ,is it OK to have it serviced using manufactures parts and following the service regime to keep the warranty intact with a VAT invoice like car Man' fac' have to adhear too. __________________ Raisin cookies that look like chocolate chip cookies are the reason I have trust issues.

29-08-12, 06:33 PM	#10
bigbill Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Recommend a Suzuki Dealer in Essex id pop over into suffolk an go to orwell's

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