Scooter service
labour, from$89
- Oil, filter and spark plug
- Drive belt and rollers inspected
- Brakes, lights and tyres checked
Serviced to the maker's schedule
Motorcycles and scooters of every size serviced, repaired and prepared for the road, the test and the long trip. Each bike leaves with a job card that lists what we checked, what we measured and what we changed.
50 to 1300 ccscooters to tourers
Job cardwith every bike
Trailercollection from $45
- Maker's schedules followed
- Job card with every bike
- Covered trailer collection
- 12 month guarantee
Service levels
Labour prices for a typical single or twin cylinder road bike, with oil, filters and plugs charged as fitted. Four cylinder engines, shaft drives and large tourers take longer, and we confirm the price when you book.
Interim service
labour, from$129
- Engine oil and filter changed
- Chain cleaned, lubricated and adjusted
- Pads, fluids and tyres measured
Full service
labour, from$249
- Everything in the interim service
- Air filter and plugs when due
- Brake and clutch fluid changed when due
- Steering and wheel bearings checked for play
Major service
labour, from$449
- Everything in the full service
- Valve clearances measured and set
- Throttle bodies balanced where fitted
- Coolant changed on liquid cooled bikes
We follow the service schedule in the maker's handbook for your model and mileage, and stamp your service record when the work is done.
Repairs on the bench
Diagnosis first, then a price before any work starts. Most repairs are booked in within the week.
Brakes
Pads, discs and hoses replaced, calipers stripped and rebuilt with new seals, then the system bled and the lever feel checked.
Caliper rebuildfrom $85
Chain and sprockets
Chain and both sprockets replaced as a set, the chain cut to length and the slack set to the figure in the handbook.
Fitting, labourfrom $75
Tyres
Wheels removed, tyres fitted and balanced, valves renewed and pressures set. Bring your own tyres or ask us to order a pair.
Per wheel, labourfrom $35
Electrics
Charging faults, flat batteries, chafed wiring and flickering lights traced with a meter rather than guesswork.
Diagnosisfrom $60
Carburettors and injection
Carburettors cleaned and balanced after storage, injection faults read, and fuel pumps and filters tested.
Pair of carburettorsfrom $140
Suspension
Fork seals and oil renewed, and sag set for your weight and the way you ride, solo or with a passenger.
Fork seals, labourfrom $150
Diagnosis is charged at $60 an hour and credited against the repair if you go ahead with us.
What the job card records
No vague all clear. The card lists what was checked and measured on the day and anything we advise fixing soon, so you can decide with the numbers in front of you.
| Area | What we check | What goes on the card |
|---|---|---|
| Tyres | Tread depth, cracking, the date code and pressures | Depth in millimetres and the age of each tyre |
| Brakes | Pad thickness, disc wear, fluid age and lever feel | Pad and disc measurements |
| Chain and sprockets | Stretch, tight spots, slack and tooth wear | Slack as set, and the wear found |
| Steering and bearings | Play in the head bearings, wheel bearings and swing arm | Any play found and what was done about it |
| Lights and electrics | Every bulb, the horn, the battery and the charging voltage | Battery and charging readings |
| Leaks and fixings | Fork seals, oil and coolant leaks, and the main fasteners | Any leak and its likely source |
Ready for the test, the tour or the track
Testing and registration rules differ from country to country, and so does the list an inspector works through. Before a test we go through the list that applies where the bike is registered, put right anything that would fail it, and tell you what we found.
Bikes coming out of storage get fresh fuel, a charged battery, sticking brakes cleaned and loosened and tyres checked for flat spots and age. Before a long tour we look hardest at the chain, tyres and brakes, the parts that wear fastest under a loaded bike.
- Pre test inspection, from $69
- Back on the road after storage, from $119
- Touring check before a long trip, from $99
- Track day preparation to the organiser's list
On the lift this month
Six jobs from the bench, from a scooter belt to a tourer packed and ready for the road.
How a workshop day runs
Book a slot
Choose the service or describe the fault, and pick a drop off day. We confirm it or offer another day.
Drop off by 09:00
We walk round the bike with you, note the mileage and agree a spending limit for anything extra.
Call before extra work
If we find more than was booked, we phone with the price and do nothing until you say yes.
Collect with the card
Pick the bike up from 16:00 with the job card, the stamped service record and the old parts if you want them.
From riders (example reviews)
The job card had tyre depths, pad thickness and chain slack written in numbers. Clearer than any service record this bike has had before.
The scooter had stood all winter. Fuel system cleaned, new battery fitted, and it started on the first press on collection day.
They found play in the steering head before a long trip, rang with the price, and had new bearings in by the next afternoon.
Questions riders ask us
Does an independent service affect the maker's warranty?
In many countries an independent workshop can service a bike under warranty, as long as the maker's schedule and suitable parts are used. The rules vary by country and by the maker's terms, so check your warranty booklet. We follow the schedule and record every step, so you have the paperwork.
Do you work on scooters and small bikes?
Yes, from 50 cc scooters to large tourers. Scooters with belt drives get the belt, rollers and clutch checked at every service.
Can riders bring their own parts?
Yes, for tyres, chains and most service items, as long as they suit the bike. Labour costs the same, and the guarantee then covers our work rather than the parts.
Do you sign the bike off after a service?
We sign the job card, which lists every item we checked and measured and anything we advise putting right soon. It records the condition of the bike on the day; it is not a promise about how the bike will behave later, so keep an eye on tyres, chain and brakes between visits.
How long will the bike be with you?
Most services are finished the same day if the bike is in by 09:00. Repairs waiting for parts can take longer, and the bike is stored indoors while it waits.
Can you collect the bike?
Yes, on a covered trailer, from $45 each way within 15 km. Bikes that will not start are fine; mention it when you book.
Who is paid, and when?
Settle the bill with us at collection. Parts ordered specially for your bike, such as a pair of tyres, take a deposit when they are ordered.
Book the bike in
Choose the work, a drop off day and a time. We confirm the slot or suggest another, and we call before doing anything you have not agreed to.
- Price agreed before any extra work
- Written job card with every bike
- Collection by trailer from $45
Find the workshop
Drop offs start at 08:00 on weekdays, and bikes are parked inside the gate.
Reach us
Workshop on the trading estate by the railway, with secure indoor parking for booked bikes
Workshop hours
| Monday to Friday | 08:00 to 17:30 |
| Saturday | 08:30 to 13:00 |
| Sunday | Closed |
Trailer collection
A covered trailer collects and returns bikes within 15 km, from $45 each way. Bikes that will not start are welcome; say so when you book.