Bit of help needed for a Honda....

Ok, a mate of mine is new to biking and has got a Honda CB500 Model R, last night he had an off whilst going around a roundabout and his back tyre slide on a manhole cover that had a nice big puddle on it. Unfortunately, the bike then slide for about 10 meters at about 15 mph twisting the front forks, disc, wheel and handle bars. My mate is sore but ok, and is gutted about his bike which he fears is a write off (its his first bike and he has had it a couple of months at the most). Does anyone know of a place in east london-ish that he could take it to?

[BillyC]

Kate,

If he's going to take it somewhere and have that damage corrected - then yes it is probably well and truly written off!

There are plenty of places that can straighten forks, provide cheap parts, and check things out - but to be cheap, you've got to do the dismantle and rebuild yourself.

If he needs new forks, and probably a new wheel, and new calipers etc... he could try the bike breakers; failing that, a new bike?

[mattSV]

Kate wrote:-

Does anyone know of a place in east london-ish that he could take it to?

Southend Pier?

Originally Posted by Kate

Does anyone know of a place in east london-ish that he could take it to?

If you are after someone to look at it and let him know the extent of the damage then I'd suggest Woodford Motorcycles. They are on 020 - 8989 3157 and are based at 51-53 George Lane, South Woodford, London, E18 1LN.

Originally Posted by Kate

Does anyone know of a place in east london-ish that he could take it to?

On the other hand if he wants someone to straighten the bits he knows are bent try Maidstone Motoliner on 01622 - 790 705. They are at Mill Hall Business Estate, Aylesford, Kent, ME20 7JN.

Cheers guys, I'll pass on the info!

Originally Posted by mattSV

Kate wrote:-

Southend Pier?

Originally Posted by bikageboy

Get him to ask for help here

yep,the pier