Bridge Garage

georgie_d · Post by **georgie_d** » Dec 30th, '05, 13:25

SRAD-NICK wrote:Back on topic...

I was out today for a bimble on the SRAD wearing my new SWIFT boots...

I popped in Bridge, and asked a guy I know there about this rumour, he was shocked and said business was slow but he hadn't heard anything like this, especially as they are planning to expand into the unit opposite as sole Honda dealers in the new year...

Oh by the way...Yes, it was ferkin' freezing...

that is good news all they need now is a proper cafe like jaspers there that would be well tricky

PDiddy · Post by **PDiddy** » Dec 30th, '05, 13:38

Eh, I've had a 996 SPS and I'm damn glad I'm in the Honda club now.

And on the last point about Bridge is expanding

I also popped in this morning and heard the same thing.

Retail market is slow everywhere, I did see about 3 - 4 bike go out to new customers whilst I was there. No Ducati's though

Bridge expanding - Good News

Jay · Post by **Jay** » Dec 30th, '05, 14:12

Well they will be getting my custom next time my bike needs a service

Maver-Nick · Post by **Maver-Nick** » Dec 30th, '05, 19:54

I would imagine that Bridge have the best mechanics...

But for a more personal touch and a bit cheaper I would use SP...

If I was really short on dosh, I would take myself down to Bikeworx, probably the least experienced but they get the job done, and Jamie and his lads are the friendliest crew around...

gixerdrew · Post by **gixerdrew** » Dec 30th, '05, 20:24

I heard the rumours that Bridge was unofficially up for sale back in September.

Not surprised - margins on new bikes are pretty slim these days & they need to make their money on the finance deals, servicing & clothing.

Too much competition and not enough new bikers around - except us sad old born agains

Personally, they ripped me off when I was 18 years old. Sold me my first second hand bike and I took it back 3 months later for a rear tyre & chain & sprockets & they fleeced me - I've never forgotten it!!

Never been back, never will

Maver-Nick · Post by **Maver-Nick** » Dec 30th, '05, 20:36

gixerdrew wrote:except us sad old born agains

Personally, they ripped me off when I was 18 years old

Never been back, never will

Speak for yourself...

Not surprised...They've done that to a lot of 18 year olds I know...

Me too...Never have...Never will...

chris999 · Post by **chris999** » Dec 30th, '05, 21:03

hope bridge stays....
that little strip is turning into a cracking little biking oasis with dynomap, and sp all within a few yards

yellowrsvr · Post by **yellowrsvr** » Dec 30th, '05, 21:39

chris999 wrote:hope bridge stays....
that little strip is turning into a cracking little biking oasis with dynomap, and sp all within a few yards

Yeah, means you can walk to the next one when that 999 don't start. again.

Post by **TLS-Moose** » Dec 30th, '05, 22:11

I must admit I hope the rumours aren't true.....it's a nice place to go for a drool

I've never bought a bike from them direct.......but have from Roy when he ran the breakers down on the quay (showing my age

). Shaun was alright when the Kawasaki spares were up in Howell Rd., Also used to get on well with Andy in spares, and bought most of my Suzuki bits from them whilst they were in Verney St., but the move to Marsh Barton made it inconvenient for me.
I'd always trust Clive when he was running the workshop (though could never afford their servicing rates

), but haven't been near them since he left.....

Just go out to Treens to see him.
If you want probably the best mechanic in Exeter, go see Bud at Dynomap

Blimey · Post by **Blimey** » Dec 30th, '05, 22:18

TLS-Moose wrote: If you want probably the best mechanic in Exeter, go see Bud at Dynomap

Steve at PEAK PERFORMANCE in Marsh Barton is pretty good as he races aswell and knows his stuff

yellowrsvr · Post by **yellowrsvr** » Dec 30th, '05, 22:32

Blimey wrote:
TLS-Moose wrote: If you want probably the best mechanic in Exeter, go see Bud at Dynomap
Steve at PEAK PERFORMANCE in Marsh Barton is pretty good as he races aswell and knows his stuff

Steves to OLD to race anymore

deej · Post by **deej** » Dec 30th, '05, 23:53

i think you'll find that andover and southampton have both closed down now, both of these shops were existing shops that bridge bought cheap to turn around but couldnt. losing the ducati dealership at andover didnt help them either.

i personally hate the place, rude,unhelpful, uncaring staff, not as bad as some at damerells cornwall mind you.

bridge have never done me any favours, i bouhgt mu lats bike in oxford and whilst riding home the number plate fell off so i called in bridge for a new one,i had my passport,driving licence,cheque book/card. bike documents but they wouldnt give me a new plate as i didnt have a household bill on me. so i had a 80mile ride home without a plate on risking a 360 fine because i didnt have a gas bill, no time for the place before and definetly not none now

what is this dynomap place like,is it any good as i need my power commander setting up properly

ta

Post by **TLS-Moose** » Dec 31st, '05, 00:29

Dynomap is what was the Italian Motorcycle Centre out in Crediton, but they changed name and have now moved into Exeter.

I'm still waiting to get mine done there, so will report in due course hopefully

chris999 · Post by **chris999** » Dec 31st, '05, 07:34

when

they are up and running they will do an excellent job on the dyno...

great job on mine..

i've disconnected my pc111 and put back normal wiring loom before and i never realised how rough it was -this was ducati performace cpu fitted to match race exhaust and k &n filters..

pc111 back in after set up = smooth + bhp increase..

you won't be dissapointed

Simeski · Post by **Simeski** » Dec 31st, '05, 16:02

deej wrote:i think you'll find that andover and southampton have both closed down now

Yep, Rode past the Southampton branch yesterday and it had "Closing Down Sale" plastered all over the windows.
Couldn't see if it had already closed or not though.

Oh well, they refused to work on my CBR 400 anyway.