Be Prepared!

Autumn is well and truly here and fast heading towards winter, so now is the ideal time to ensure your machine is in top condition, in preparation for whatever the weather may throw at us.
 
We have the knowledge and experience to carry out a complete and efficient service on your motorbike, to keep it running smoothly and reliably. In addition to servicing your machine, we offer a full range of checks, repairs and rebuilds to make the most of your motorcycle.
 
Whatever your make or model of bike, we’ll keep it running smoothly and in great shape!
 
Services we offer include:

·  Bike Health Check – be sure to keep your machine in a reliable, roadworthy condition!

·  Replacement Spare Parts – we are able to supply parts for a wide range of motorcycle brands and models.

·  MOT Testing – should your bike be unfortunate enough to fail its MOT, we are able to carry out any necessary repairs, offering a free retest if you choose our repair service.

·  Routine or full servicing – including oil changes, oil and air filters, spark plugs, brake fluid and callipers, battery, forks, suspension and more.

·  Engine rebuilds

·  Accident damage repairs – including restoration of bodywork, wheel replacement etc
 

For more information, speak to Dave Barkshire on: 01603 722800,

visit the website: http://www.davebarkshire.net/services/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DaveBarkshireMotorcycles/

or you can e-mail us at: info@davebarkshire.com

 

OPEN THIS WEEKEND!

Hit the Dirt Enduro Track open this Saturday 14th and Sunday 15th of September with support from the Forestry Commission. The team have been working on a new track layout for the upcoming weekends. Info@davebarkshire.com to book!

To book send the following details: Name, number, or Bike and Van Registration of what you are arriving to the track in. Refreshments will be available. See you there, Regards Dave.

Hit The Dirt is Norfolk's premiere off-road, Enduro practice track situated at Swaffham just off the A47 and is described by riders as “Track is fantastic as always Dave & Arron - Riding well…”, "awesome and "wicked fun". We're pleased to offer both the senior/ main and junior/ beginner tracks in a great forest setting, which provide a great challenge and endless enjoyment.

For more information, speak to Dave Barkshire on: 01603 722800,

visit the website: http://www.hitthedirt.net/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HitTheDirtUK/

or you can e-mail us at: info@davebarkshire.com

  

Summer Success

We’ve all been kept very busy lately at Dave Barkshire Motorcycle Training, with many riders successfully completing their courses.
 
Over the summer weeks a large number of students have joined the Dave Barkshire Hall of Fame, by passing their training courses including: Kevin, Aiden, Dylan, Khubayb, Malik, Noor, Oliver, Reuben, Scott, Ben, Stephen, Phil and TeeJay all have cause for celebration and you can read more about them on our DB Training Facebook page too! As you’ll see, our students span a range of ages and backgrounds.
 
Whether you’re a newbie to motorcycle riding or looking to improve your safety and skills, Dave Barkshire Motorcycle Training can provide you with the right training to pass CBT and DAS courses. You too can join the Dave Barkshire Hall of Fame!
 
For more information, speak to Dave Barkshire on: 01603 722800, visit the website: www.davebarkshiremotorcycletraining.co.uk
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/davebarkshiremctraining
or you can e-mail us at: info@davebarkshire.com

Roaring Summer

Where will your bike be taking you this summer? There are some great places to ride around the UK, perhaps you'd like to recommend some yourself?

The RAC list their top five UK road trips: as The Antrim Coast Road, Northern Ireland - stunning coastline from Larne to The Giant's Causeway; The A357 Peak District - known as The Cat and Fiddle; The North Coast 500, Scotland - takes in Inverness Castle and John O'Groats; A39 Minehead to Barnstaple - including the challenge of 1:4 Porlock Hill; A470 Cardiff to Llandudno - 185 mile route incorporating the Brecon Beacons and Abergwesyn Pass.

Share your favourite motorcycle route with us, we'd love to hear about it!

Remember stay safe riding this summer. Don't skimp on the gear because of the heat, wear good quality, ventilated kit. Keep well hydrated, stop for breaks and keep your machine in A1 order. The Dave Barkshire team can help kit you out and give your bike a thorough service. Have a great summer!

For more information on these or other products, speak to Dave Barkshire on: 01603 722800 or you can e-mail us at: info@davebarkshire.com

How Long?

We love living in Norfolk. Did you realise that it's one of the few counties that isn't crossed by motorway? We have some great local roads to ride on though and lots to explore. 

However, if we want to go further afield, we can soon link up to motorway in order to travel countrywide. But did you know that in medieval times it was actually quicker to travel from Norfolk to Amsterdam, than it was from Norwich to London? At that time it took four days to get to London, but only one to sail to Amsterdam.

Over the years the journey time to London got shorter - only two days by the mid eighteenth century and a mere seven hours by the nineteenth.

Luckily today we don't have to make the journey by cart or stagecoach, but can take to the road on our trusty motorcycles. Whatever your preferred machine pop into the Dave Barkshire Motorcycle Centre for a full service, or to view our range of new and used bikes.

For more information on these or other products, speak to Dave Barkshire on: 01603 722800 or you can e-mail us at: info@davebarkshire.com

Hit the Dirt Enduro Track Open this Weekend

The track is again open this weekend, Saturday 18th and Sunday 19th of May with its new layout and the support of the Forestry Commission. The team have been working on the track layout that will rise well for the upcoming weekends. info@davebarkshire.com to book!

Hit The Dirt is Norfolk's premiere off-road, Enduro practice track situated at Swaffham just off the A47 and is described by riders as "awesome", "great" and "wicked fun". We're pleased to offer both the senior/ main and junior/ beginner tracks in a great forest setting, which provide a great challenge and endless enjoyment. There is a handy refreshment area where you can purchase a variety of hot and cold food and drinks. So now you can make a day of it, ride the tracks, meet up with friends and enjoy some refreshment!  

At Hit The Dirt, we're proud to be associated with the Auto-Cycle Union (ACU), the top organisation for motorcycle sport, and the complete professionalism of the Forestry Commission, who do such a great job managing our woodlands across the country.  

We love to hear your thoughts and experience of our popular off-road practice track, so get in touch and see you there!  

To book your place, send the following details: Name, number or Bike/Van registration you are arriving at the track in. Regards Dave, Phone: 01603 722800

Delivering New Riders

Since the start of the year, we have trained and delivered new riders through our Training School and we are very proud to have supported these motorcyclists of the future.

Those of us from a certain era were born to ride, but these days there is a reduction in the take up of two wheels, so we are doing our bit to make sure they enjoy motorcycles as much as us, but with much better training than we had.

Our off-road track near Swaffham, Hit the Dirt has also been an invaluable training ground for both enduro racers and beginners alike, with another new year of riding development despite being closed a couple of times due to the recent weather. 

Some recent photos of our new Training School riders and new bike owners at the Rackheath showroom (above).

We look forward to welcoming you to the Showroom, the Training School or Hit the Dirt. To find out more on these or other products speak to Dave Barkshire on: 01603 722800 or e-mail us at: info@davebarkshire.com