Baines Racing (Silverstone)

**infostroller** · 08 Sep 06, 08:48 PM

Anyone any experience of these guys?
www.bainesracing.com/baineshome.htm
Might pop up there this weekend if they open on Saturdays.

**Triple9** · 09 Sep 06, 07:46 AM

Yep,great bunch of blokes.I used them in the days when they used to spanner for Moto Cinellli (Now Ducati UK).
John and Geoff know Dukes inside out.

**Imola Duke** · 09 Sep 06, 04:32 PM

Baines also have a large stock of duke spares.

**ducati900ss** · 10 Sep 06, 09:23 PM

Fantastic service and advice. Wouldn't use anybody else. These guys have been brilliant in looking after my 1996 900ss and me. If they dont have the parts in stock, Helen soon gets em.

**duke obessed** · 19 Sep 06, 03:44 PM

I order all my parts that I fit myself through them. They are very knowledgible and will take care of you.

**infostroller** · 22 Sep 06, 04:58 PM

took a quick trip up the other weekend, along the lovely 413 from Aylesbury - mind those tricky bends!. some great advice and guidance without attempting to sting me for the work. will definitely be using them for guidance and digging me out of maintenance holes!!

**duke obessed** · 27 Sep 06, 09:19 AM

Once again I spoke with them this morning on some parts. They are very knowledgible and extremely helpful in sorting me out. I can't say enough good things about them.

**diamondbrit73** · 17 Nov 06, 06:58 PM

This post is a bit late from last one but id like to say Baines are 1st class when it comes to parts and advice. had some bits and pieces for my 600ss and 996 and they have delivered evey time.
They will always be my first call.

**charlieh** · 22 Nov 06, 11:52 PM

I know Geoff from when he used to race in the BATTLE OF THE TWINS championship.

A totally commited (and he should be LOL!) Ducati man.

**Brian** · 24 Nov 06, 04:17 PM

I was talking to my probuction manager the other day and he said he and John was best mates when at school even whent to each others weddings

Next time i am around the area with Paul (my production manager) i am going to dragg him in there and see if i can get him to do a discount for Ducatisti members

he does :wink:

Shame they dont come on here but there a massive company now and probley dont need the business but still you never know

**NedLudd** · 27 Feb 07, 04:31 PM

Am vacillating between Baines and MotoRapido (Winchester) for servicing my 750SS. Baines are nearer; on the other hand MotoRapido actually answer emails...

Sounds like one can't go wrong with either as both get excellent write-ups around here. But I'm wondering... might Baines be a bit over the top, racing specialists etc, for a routine annual service on a stock 750SS? Or do they do this sort of thing all the time?

**david900SL** · 27 Feb 07, 05:13 PM

I'm sure they will be ideal for your 750SS. I used to go to them with my 900SL and now that I've bought it again 6 years later(!) I'll be heading back there again I dare say.

**749_MON** · 20 Apr 07, 02:33 PM

Has anybody any recent experience of these guys? I've visited Forza Italia a couple of times and didn't realise it was so close.

**beancounter** · 20 Apr 07, 02:37 PM

The simple answer is that Baines are as good as anyone in the country. Absolutely top drawer. None better (not even Hackett).

imo (and they've had all my bikes at one time or another).

bc

**Desmo Dave** · 20 Apr 07, 05:11 PM

Ive never actually used these guys as they are a long way from me, but I occasionally call them for advice and Ive always found them friendly and helpful, both the service guys and the parts department, they really seem to know their stuff. They take their time to explain everything and at no point have I felt that they were impatient with my questions, unlike some other oufits I could mention. On that basis if, they were closer, I'd definetly go to them for servicing etc..