I went for a test ride today - looking for a winter hack. There was a CB500 at this dealer - looked nice in the pics.
Asked around as the location of this dealer is the same as a previous dealer with a poor rep
so I was wary about it and the more I asked the more wary I became.
However I thought new company (of course it’s possible it’sjust the same people…) so let’s give them the benefit of the doubt. Bike looked okay in the shop - nothing hanging off - although maybe a bit to clean for the year but otherwise okay.
Organised a test ride but only had 20 minutes as “he was closing early” - took the back roads (luckily) and 5 mins into the ride the front brake calliper came loose - very loose in fact as it fell off as I came to a stop - luckily I was stopping as I’d felt / heard the noises. The bolts had not been done up properly.
Luckily I was on a quiet road and I was taking it easy.
The shop sent someone out and were very sorry -“This as never happened before” blah blah blah…but the point is it shouldn’t happen at all! this is basic stuff…
So if you’re test riding a bike from these guys make sure they bolt things back together before you take a bike out…
This dealer should not be confused with a BMW dealer with a similar name
you should have put the bike on its side next to a bush then took a running jump into said bush and sprawled out, phone them saying there is a problem and you’ve had an off…free bike or legal action!
You were very lucky. Think of someone who might have been looking at the bike as perhaps as a first bike and might not have realised the problem before it was too late. There’s no excuse for such poor standards.
That’s right Patrick, what on earth were you doing on a CB500
You were right, different name, same people, shocking service, I’m really glad you’re OK hon, and hope they get even less business than what they’re getting now!
Afro’s right, they probably get some poor unsuspecting novice who has no idea where to look, who to ask!
