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Mr. Andy Cobb & Esmeralda

IMG_0256After making a return to bikes after 34 years I treated myself to a Triton, only to spend the next year trying to get it to run right. Thoughts of selling it cropped up and I decided I needed to get it to a specialist. I had heard of Meriden Motorcycles, had a look at the web site and made a phone call. John was most helpful and understanding he told me to bring the bike over and he would have a look at it when he could.


With their busy workload I was not expecting to hear anything for a while, but in no less than 2 weeks I got a call from John to say the bike was complete. He told me to bring my helmet so I could take it for a spin up the lane to make sure I was happy. And boy was I happy; the smile on my face was so wide I couldn’t get my helmet off after the test ride. The bike has never run so well.


A real workshop with proper blokes and proper spanners ! No unnecessary work done just a sensible approach to do what was required. The bill was a pleasant surprise as well. As you can see from the photo they make a good brew as well. I can’t thank John enough and when I next need some work doing I shall be beating a path to their door.


Many thanks


Andy Cobb & Esmeralda (yer I know… but you have to give them a name don’t you)

Mr. Kev Pardy

imageMy T140v was in need of mechanical restoration, browsing through the web I found Meriden Motorcyces and what a find. On contact with John I was very confident that I was in good hands, I wasn’t disappointed.


I was very well advised about the process, I was kept informed throughout and given options on what course to take when problems arose. The work was professional, John was a Triumph engineer at the original factory so he knows your bike from top to bottom, the cost was very reasonable. If you want a straight forward, honest professional service, Meriden Motorcycles is the place of choice. I fully recommend.


I went out on her yesterday and had a great time apart from a bloody bee sting, only the second one I’ve ever had, cheers John.


See you soon,


Kev.

Mr. Martin Day

IMG_9978 We are very pleased with the service you gave us. We love your premises and set up, and the informality.
More like chatting to a friend, and given every confidence that we can get the work done well and surprisingly quickly.


We knew you are very busy, and didn’t expect the engine rebuild you did for us to be so quick. So that was a bonus.


When we have finally got the bike back together we will be over for a final tune up and probably another chat about the state of the world. We will need some work done to the cycle parts next year and will be back for you to do them as well…


Thanks again. Hopefully see you soon with a complete bike!!!!


Martin and Chris

Mr. Peter Minton

2014-08-27 001 015 I’ve had the Bonnie since 1979, and it’s spent the last 30 odd years in the shed. Both it and I have been out of it for decades – the usual story of career and family taking precedence. After a few years’ retirement, I decided to have a go at refurbishing it. I decided from the outset that it wouldn’t be a full restoration of absolutely everything: I wanted a clean, working bike that was mechanically up to scratch. It would be be a mixture of me and specialists, so I looked up a few of them up. Meriden Motorcycles caught my attention, because of the engine rebuild specialty and because the website testimonials pointed towards a flexible, relaxed and grounded approach. Having now dealt with them, I’m happy to add my commendation to the others.


I reached a stage with the T140 engine where I couldn’t get any further – the barrels wouldn’t move, likewise one or two other bits, so I contacted MMC, explained the situation to John and arranged a visit, complete with engine. We began by having a cup of tea and a relaxed hour long chat about the engine – him gauging how much (or little) I know, and what I wanted done, and me picking his brains and asking his advice and opinions. We eventually agreed on a rebuild to standard on the understanding that he would let me know if there was anything alarming, but otherwise to carry on. He sent regular emails and photos to keep me informed and to let me know of anything untoward. “Any problems, or advice needed, get in touch.” The eventual cost was less than the estimate.


Having struggled to get the engine out of the frame, I wasn’t keen to try and put it back in, so I took the frame to MMC for steam cleaning, coating and fitting the engine. Again, all completed with no fuss or pressure, and at what I thought was a fair price. Seeing the rebuilt engine in the refurbished frame was a real buzz.


No doubt at some stage down the line I’ll need some more specialist input, and in that case I won’t hesitate to get in touch with John and MMC again!


Peter Minton.

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