i have done roughly 2000 miles since i bought the bike from Honda at my local store (work done at a different one)
had the following done-
oil change
front forks serviced
pads changed
brake pistons replaced (they were almost shot apparently)
bulb in dash replaced
headlight bulb replaced
new chain and sprockets (the most expensive parts)
new spark plugs
warn rear wheel bearing replaced
(still needs replacing of F & R tyres which are on the limit)
cost-
£350
embarrassed had to use the bank of mum for help, for half of that
i had to sit down then they told me, and that was with a discount
i did ask them to check the reserve fuel for me on the phone, but not sure if the lady passed it on to the mechanic
plus had to rush them to get it all done as i had to get home.
No idea of there service department but even if they replaced your fork seals and did a full caliper service with new seals along with the rest, the price seems fair.
Err… Not sure why you’re shocked to be honest. That’s a fair price.
As mentioned above I’d be more concerned with why they serviced the forks, why they had to replace the brake pistons etc… And I’m not sure why they changed a headlight bulb - was it not working? You might want to think about checking all your lights are working once every few days or so, especially around this time when it’s dark early.
Tyres should also be on top priority especially with the winter weather coming on…
You could always go about trying to learn how to do your own servicing to save some labour costs in future… But if not then you have to be prepared to pay someone else to sort it for you.
i had told them about the headlight bulb. it was temperamental, i thought it was wiring. it was just the filament in the end. simples. and i do check my lights including indicators at least 3 times a week
i was shocked as they originally quoted £130, then another £100 for the chain.not 350. they are a nice bunch of people though. id gladly use them again. need to call them monday to see if they did check my reserve though.
i have people who could do it for me too, such as the guy i know in muswell hill who collects and races moto gp bikes. but as i rely on my bike for work and getting about if he took it apart he wouldnt have had the spares in stock at the time. so he helped get a discount for me instead
i will do a course one day, again when i can afford it.
same with the tyres, i know i need them done ASAP, but i dont earn much despite being versatile in what i can do. so that will hopefully wait for another month.
anyway ride wise, it does not feel much different than before the service. i could hear a weird metallic rattling from the rear before the service which is what prompted me to get it done. the noise is still there though. all thats different is i am finding the gear change into neutral a lot easier, thats all though
Don’t think I’ve ever serviced my forks… ok I know I could change the oil but it’s not really an issue? It dives a bit but its fine to ride even at some (theoretically) legal limits. And that’s after 30,000 miles… Unless your fork seals were leaking?
Did you ask them to look into the rattling sound coming from the rear?
‘Fork service’ is a strange one, I’d be asking what they did and why… Perhaps a seal had gone? But I’m surprised they didn’t prioritise the tyres over the forks, especially if you’re down to your tread limit.
So yes, if you need your bike for work and you want it serviced quickly and professionally then you did the right thing… But next time you might want to ask them to explain what concerns you have, like the noise from the rear and the reserve tank outlet issue. And then get them to explain what parts they serviced and why…
Fork seals, brake caliper pistons and chain after only 2000 miles on a 125? I don’t know about mechanics, but that sounds dodgy to me unless you were sold a duff?
