Riders (Bridgwater, Somerset)

**theoldbuzzard** · 20 Mar 06, 08:45 PM

I have just bought a 04 999 from Riders, traded in my Monster M600, I must say that I have been very happy with the whole deal.
The swop was set for 9th March, however rain on salt encrusted roads gave me pause for thought. I rang Riders the day before with my concerns, no problem they would deliver if I prefered. The morning of the 9th started fine and I was set to go...but the rain started again before I could

So I rang to say I had chickened out. "OK no problem we'll drop off the 999 and pick up the Monster, see you shortly"
Which they did

. Come Sunday when I went to start the bike, she no want to play, battery not holding charge. On Monday morning I ring Riders, who promptly sent man over with new battery and to check charging system. Having done this he then polishes bike while a make coffee

Have now been able to go for a proper ride out and, man, this bike is FANTASTIC

Riders rang me this morning (20th) to make sure that everything was now OK and that I was happy with the bike...unfortunate about the battery, but good response. Well done Riders

**jimbob** · 20 Mar 06, 08:58 PM

Not bad sounds like a good crew 8)

**BaggaZee** · 20 Mar 06, 10:56 PM

Good recovery.

**Dan** · 21 Mar 06, 12:39 AM

I've never bought anything from Riders of Bridgewater but I have visited it a few times to check out the Dukes. (It started as a Harley Dealership and is now 3/4 Harleys and 1/4 Ducati.) However when I had my piston ring problems I called them up for some advice over the phone, they were very helpfull, gave the advice for free..... although they sounded bloody expensive, but I guess that's just a Dealer habit! BBbbbaaaaaaa Humbug!

Serve good food, which is extremely important in my world!!!!

**J749** · 21 Mar 06, 07:49 PM

yeah, Ive been there a few times for a few parts, very impressed witht the customer service also, Plus they seem to keep loads of parts in stock.

Perhaps You, dan and I can meet up there in the summer buzzard?

**theoldbuzzard** · 21 Mar 06, 09:51 PM

Great idea. Being a shift worker I do work a lot of week-ends, but lets give it a try

**J749** · 21 Mar 06, 10:14 PM

me too,

can only do sundays Im affraid, as I work saturdays

**theoldbuzzard** · 21 Mar 06, 10:20 PM

I'll start checking out some sundays then!

**Dan** · 22 Mar 06, 03:19 AM

I'm up for a meet, but best post any arrangements in the I'm Going For A Ride, You Comin'? forum. I work for the NHS so I'm always at work, but I'll see what I can do once we have a date in mind.

**stu** · 25 Jul 06, 03:12 PM

spoke to steve at riders today.. they have had a look round and have got all the parts i wanted, gave me a great big discount £180 off what i had paid to ducati aylesbury and put the parts in the post today. :P :P 8)

ducati aylesbury still have'nt even managed to get one part in that i paid for 4 weeks ago

cant reccomend these guys enough if you need somthin give em a call and ask for discount and you will get some..

al i need is a good seat surround and you would never know it had been over roll on the weekend

**BaggaZee** · 25 Jul 06, 10:26 PM

Nice one Stu, good to see that the bike's more or less sorted. 8)
How's the hand?

**stu** · 26 Jul 06, 11:16 AM

wow
the parts arrived today i only paid for them yesterday morning

bagz the hand is still painfull but getting stronger

woohoo i wil be out at the weekend

**mad48** · 26 Jul 06, 10:00 PM

Nice to hear some good positive news about a dealer out there :wink:

**Diamond** · 17 Dec 06, 03:52 PM

This will be my nearest dealer, and being new to ducati ownership i don't wanna be shafted by the dealer when it comes time for a service. Anyone any views good or bad on there servicing cost and customer service?

**andyrh** · 17 Dec 06, 07:17 PM

There okay Diamond - although I prefer to go elsewhere myself.

Think they are more into Harleys.

Good cafe thou......