Ducati Monster Forum

Can anyone verify a rumour going around that Ducati Adelaide has closed it doors?  As in for good??

Yes, has closed .. I understand that servicing can be done at either Italian Motorcycles, and there is a new dealer at Honda World (?) at Edwardstown i think...as well as servicing, from what i understand the staff went to those 2 places..


http://www.italian-motorcycles.com.au/index.php/vmchk/ducati/service-centre/ducati-servicing/flypage.tpl.html (http://www.italian-motorcycles.com.au/index.php/vmchk/ducati/service-centre/ducati-servicing/flypage.tpl.html)

Thanks for confirming that Oz - not surprised really was in a poor location.  Maybe I should have a career change and start an Adelaide dealership? [laugh] [laugh]

yes closed.

Put it this way, I'm not disappointed.
Some of the mechanics/staff have now gone to Italian motorcycles.

I did hear the rumor that Honda World on South Road is now the "Ducati Dealer" in Adelaide.
Good in a way because it's closer for me. [thumbsup]
not saying I'll ever get my bike serviced there of course. [roll]

I heard that Ducati Adelaide got robbed a short time ago (maybe a pissed off customer) and the dealer principle had to front up in court on some sort of charge.
not sure whether they were related but....... :-X

I can't really see how a motorcycle dealer can run as a "only 1 brand" shop in Adelaide anyway.

interesting to hear that - I was in there about 6 months ago to buy a mirror for my S2R.  As I said before they were in a dog of a location and you're right - can't survive in Adelaide as a single brand shop.

NOW I just got to work out where I can go to get my 12,000km service done and signed off in my service book - mind you it is 3500km away from reaching that mark!  ;D

Jason,
try Race Bike Services at Lonsdale.83845220
he can sign off on your service book
The mechanic/owner is a Great bloke and a Ducati man as well.
need to book in advanced because he is usually very busy

cheers for that!  [thumbsup]

Yes, Mark their ex Sales Manager called me the other day to say the same thing.

He told me he is now on the corner of South & Grand Junction Roads which I gather is the Honda dealer?...he said that they were in the process of being the new Ducati dealer in Adelaide.

Hey Jason, I think there is plenty of opportunity for a decent bike shop in Mt Barker....just look how busy Garage Motorcycles in Strath is on the weekends!

Yeah Mark was a nice bloke to chat to  - in to American cars too (like me  ;D).
On the corner of South Rd and Grand Junction is Italian Motorcycles - Honda World is down South Road Melrose Park way....

Yeah many a time I have looked around for a suitable site in Mt Barker - the idea just teases me - could be a 'sea change' to open a bike dealership in Mt Barker - but is it too close to Strath?  ???  ;)

Yes that rings a bell....he was talking about Guzzi's & Aprillia's so I gather that is the place...will have to poke my head in & have a look....

You could always combine Classic cars with Italian Bikes into one unique store? [thumbsup]

I am surprised that Ducati Adelaide didnt survive.  I understand that a one brand shop would have some difficulty if that brand wasnt selling well but given the few years that Ducati has had I would have thought htat with good management it would turn a small profit.

I bought my S4R from them in early 2008 and have always had great service from them. I will now be taking my Monster to Italian Motorcycles for servicing as that is where Paul Martinello has gone to.  He is a great bloke and terrific mechanic.

Might have to look at an Aprilla now....


Bret

Bret,
 your not thinking of jumping over the other side of the Italian fence are you?

or maybe one leg on each side.

gee they must pay well in SS.... ;)

...I will look out for a S4R on intra.sa classifieds then...... ;D ;D

Hey Mr.S2R,

No longer at SS, left there in April. 

I would love another bike as well as the Monster.  Was thinking of a 1098 or a new Aprilla RSV4 but when I spoke to Paul Martinello about them he said the Aprilla was a very very different bike to the Ducati.  The engine developing a lot of its power high in the rev range etc.  I like the laziness of the torque Ducati motors....  So might have to keep a look out for a good 1098.

But maybe you should keep a look out on intra.sa.

So where do you work? PM me.

Bret

I remember the Adelaiide Ducati mechanic called Paul (diddn't catch his surname) riding a very blinged Hypermotard on the last few Turismos, but haven't seen him in Tassie.
Perhaps, this transition of dealerships has something to do with it...

Final Word - my brother in law took this pic...

(http://i876.photobucket.com/albums/ab330/MrS2R/ducatiAdelaide.jpg)