Repair cost - sense check

[jimster]

My bike is due an MOT and needs a little work:

(i) one front fork seal - somewhat borderline but they failed it
(ii) new headset bearings (current ones notchy); and
(iii) chain a little tight

I know I could do this myself but am feeling lazy. I was quoted £180 in total by Chas Bikes for this work.

Does that seem fair (for London)?

Thanks
James
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[Itchy]

Seems ok it is usually £90 for a pair of forks, you might as well get both changed. Don't forget to get the bushes changed too!

Head bearings usually around £60-80 to get them done inc parts when gaz was around. Not had them done since.

The tight chain can be done by yourself.
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[Tim..]

I would say that the price isnt far off but it is the max price you should pay.

Fork seals 90ish the pair (not including bushes)
Headstock bearings 70 ish

That price is with aftermarket parts I would think, OEM would bring the price over 180 i reckon (specially if its a honda)
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[Groove]

£110 is the cheapest round here for Fork seals
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[hmmmnz]

wow that seems really expensive,
im glad i don't take things to bike shops, i could never afford to keep 5 bikes on the road if i had to pay someone to work on them for me
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[Cheeseybeaner]

[Pete.]

I have had the exact opposite experience with Chas Bikes, but I've always only used them for parts and MOT's never any work (though they have been very helpful with minor MOT failiure stuff like chain & cable adjustment and a blown bulb), which incidentally they have been doing for years.

If you want arrogance, ignorance and shitty service done professionally try EC Bate in Dartford. If you can get them to answer the phone that is!
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[Acemastr]

£120 for head bearings i've been quoted from 2 places here
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[jimster]

Update - apparently my front forks are bent! Grr. Apparently £300 for new forks.

I might buy some cheapo second hand forks from ebay and get them fitted. Or I may sell the bike...
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[Itchy]

[jimster]

It's the stanchions. I'm going round to have a look now - I may try and buy a pair second hand off ebay as I don't think £300 for forks on a £550 bike is really worth it, especially as I can't use the bike for next six months (am off overseas with work).
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[colin1]

I'd try getting an MOT at a different place.
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