About Erick

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With over a decade of experience in the motorcycle industry, I am a Ducati-certified Master Technician and Kawasaki Master tech at GT Motorcycles 2012 Limited. My core competencies include comprehensive servicing, diagnostics, and advanced engine rebuilding for a wide range of motorcycle brands, including Ducati, Kawasaki, Honda, Yamaha, and Suzuki. I am deeply committed to precision, efficiency, and delivering excellent customer service while upholding GT Motorcycles’ reputation for quality and expertise. I thrive in dynamic environments and am motivated by the challenge of solving complex mechanical problems and enabling customer satisfaction.

At GT Motorcycles, I dedicate 70% of my work to servicing Ducati models, ranging from full engine rebuilds to sophisticated DDS software scans and desmo services. I also oversee MOT testing, manage the YouTech platform, and ensure motorcycles are showroom-ready. My technical expertise spans suspension overhauls, accessory installations, and diagnostic operations. I contribute to maintaining high workshop standards while collaborating closely with my team to meet client needs effectively.

WORK EXPERIENCE

Senior Ducati Technician at GT Motorcycles/ Workshop Foreman

Plymouth

March 2021- Actual job.

Main duties:

  • Service all range of motorcycle brands such as: Ducati, Kawasaki, Honda, Yamaha and Suzuki as a official dealer.
  • Be in charge of Ducati and Kawasaki as Master Tech, supplying technical support to workshop technicians and if is necessary, explain to the customer what was done on their bikes.
  • Perform MOT and repairs in case of failures.
  • 80% dedicated to Ducati:
    *Complete Desmo services in every single model and year.
    *Complete engine rebuild and overhaul in all types of Ducati engines and Japanese engines.

*Complete suspension overhaul: Ohills-Showa-Marzocchi
*Annual services.
*Fit any kind of accessories.
* DDS 3.0 and DDS 2.0 software scan.
* Manage YouTech platform.
* Recalls in all brands and models, mainly Ducati and Kawasaki
* Prepare the bikes for sale/showroom.

  • Kawasaki/Suzuki/Yamaha/Honda main duties:
    – 15,000 miles services. Prepare bikes for MOT.
  • Kawasaki H2 Supercharger checks.
  • Keep every job under detail job cards and also into Pyramid (workshop control software)

·        Manage all the technician’s clocking

  • Assist technicians that are running late with jobs to improve efficiency
  • Perform meetings with workshop manager/ Parts manager/ Director.
  • Keep a record of every tool needed to keep up with dealer standards.

Ducati Coventry/ JHP Performance. Motorcycle Technician

May 2019 – March 2021

Main duties:

  • Type of service done: Desmo Services in all range of Ducati models
  • DDS check (Ducati Diagnostic Software)
  • Install all type of accessories and trackers
  • Forks service: Ohlins and Showa
  • Tires change and balancing
  • Brake service: race brake lines for track bikes
  • Track day assistance.
  • Strip and rebuild a complete bike if are necessary
  • Prepare sales bikes to pass MOT standards
  • Soft clean on every bike after each service
  • Keep all the job done in the job cards

Ducati Onyerbike. Motorcycle Technician

Jan 2018 to 2019

Main duties:

  • Servicing Ducati, Kawasaki, Aprilia, Moto Guzzi and others brand coming for part exchange.
  • PDI jobs in Ducati, Kawasaki, Aprilia and Moto Guzzi
  • DDS Check
  • Piaggio diagnostic software check
  • Install all type of accessories and tracker
  • Tires change, balancing
  • Forks service, not shock absorbers
  • Clean the bikes after every service
  • Keep all the job done in the job cards

Ducati Peterborough. Motorcycle Technician

2017 to 2018

Main duties:

  • PDI Jobs
  • Servicing
  • Forks servicing
  • DDS check
  • Install any type of accessories
  • Tires change / balancing
  • Road tests
  • Keep all the job done in the job cards

Delta Motorbikes (London). Motorcycle Technician / Manager Assistant

2015 to 2017

Main duties:

  • Repair all kind of motorbikes that arrive in the workshop. (2T or 4T).
  • Prepare list of parts for each motorcycle.
  • Prepare list of supplies that the workshop might need.
  • Do a weekly report of the main motorcycle’s issues.
  • Deal with customers either face to face or by phone.
  • Sell brand new and second-hand motorcycles.
  • Register in the system all the data to print the invoice.
  • Prepare and test the bike for pass MOT.
  • Keep in perfect order the workshop.
  • Open and close the workshop.

MOTOTECNIX TEAM. Motorcycle Technician / Assistant Chief mechanic.

Spanish Super Stock championship 2014 / bike: Yamaha R6

2014 to 2015

  • Disassembly and reassembly of complete engine.
  • Valves adjustment.
  • Electrical test procedure.
  • Heaters
  • Pre-load suspensions check.
  • Change brake system.
  • Check list: torques and other routine procedures.
  • Take the rider times.
  • Show times on the blackboard.
  • Taking care of the inventory and track van.
  • Results: 2nd place in the Championship.

 

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