Barkers Motorcycle MOTs

08/08/2026

Many years ago Dave Watson was at the pinnacle of his sprint racing career (Dangerous Dave)was his handle

He decided to buy the Spondon LC350 Yamaha to progress to championship level but it never got further than Minchellas as it is road registered
It has been garaged now for 15 years he has decided it needs a new jockey and is going to thin out his 2T collection so it's up for sale!
The bike is at Barkers now so if your interested in the bike call in or give the garage a call. 01915362671

26/07/2026

MIck from the Armed forces Scooter club was in for an MOT at Barkers on Saturday with his 300cc Royal Alloy. The Armed Forces Scooter Club (AFSC) is a traditional UK-based scooter club open to all serving and former members of the military who were operationally deployable. It has nearly 900 members and connects military scooter enthusiasts for rallies and events. The bike has some really nice artwork what do think?

19/07/2026

"Life is Good"
Sunday morning , the sun is shining you look out of the back of your van and see your bike and know that it's going to be a good day. Stu had
great event today 40 sections on the Montesa at Doddington Quarry Wooler .Thanks Tweed valley trials club. .

17/07/2026

Jack and Linda arrived today to book there motorcycles in for MOT at Barkers motorcycles . Linda in the 2CV and Jack in the Bond bug . The Bug which was based on a reliant has been upgraded to 750cc and is good for around 100mph . Fast for a fibreglass three wheeler. Don't see many these days.

10/07/2026

Ian our local driving instructor brought his Royal Enfield meteor in for a pair of Metzeler Tourance today. Ian recently back from a visit to Nordkapp the most northern extremity of Europe on the Enfield.
The meteor has had a mountain of work done including a big bore kit. He said it's good for 70 mph and loves the bike A short run out already planned to Gibraltar in September "Top bloke"

02/07/2026

"Dave said variety is the spice of life "
The best part of testing motorcycles there are no two bikes the same . Both of these bikes booked in today a Triumph Rocket 3, which boasts the largest production motorcycle engine in the world. This monstrous 2500 three-cylinder engine delivers a staggering 182 PS of power and the highest torque of any production motorcycle at 225 and then a little Monkey bike .
Now the big Question which bike suits Dave ?

23/06/2026

Great Day out with the Bad lander's.
Stu took the Bandit out to blow the cobwebs off. Good crack great day, Angels place to Bents park for Armed forces day definitely be there next year.

11/06/2026

11/06/2026

SUZUKI GSF1200 BANDIT 1999.
Only 19000 miles beautiful condition lots of extras real head turner SOLD Call in and check it out.

02/05/2026

Dave Watson brought his Harley Davidson Low rider FXDL 1690 to Barkers motorcycles for MOT today. The bike has only covered 4000 miles and he has owned it for eight years. The bike is mint It's never seen rain or salt I didn't dare mention I seen the gritter out on Friday outside his second home!!!. Dave is looking to downsize his Harley collection so it's going to be for sale soon. If you want to chat give him a call at Barkers. 01915362671