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Motorcycle garages, repairs, and servicing in London, United Kingdom

There are 3 motorcycle garages listed near London, United Kingdom: VIP Motorcycles, Kingray Motorcycles, Chas Bikes.

What to ask a garage in London, United Kingdom

  • Do you work on my make and year? A workshop that mostly sees late-model Japanese bikes may not want a 1978 twin, and it is better to hear that on the phone than at the counter.
  • Will you fit tyres I bring in, and what does that cost? Many workshops will, some will not, and the ones that do usually charge more per tyre than for rubber they sold you.
  • What is the diagnostic fee, and does it come off the repair if I go ahead? Ask before the bike is on the lift.
  • Appointment or walk-in, and what is the turnaround right now? In season a good workshop can be two or three weeks out.
  • Can you collect a bike that will not run, or do I need to arrange recovery? Some workshops have a van or trailer; most do not.
  • Do you carry out MOTs on site, or will the bike go to a test centre? Booking the MOT and any repairs together saves a trip.

Seasonal note

Rain is the maintenance story here. Tread depth and chain lube matter more than almost anywhere else, brake pads go faster in the wet, and salt on gritted winter roads eats fasteners and exhausts, so rinse the bike after a salty ride. Workshops get busy the first dry week of spring, so book ahead of it.

Worth the ride

Places riders around London, United Kingdom point each other toward.

  • Ryka's Cafe

    Food

    Bikers' cafe on this spot since 1920, open daily from 8am, with a car park full of bikes most dry weekends.

  • Newlands Corner Cafe

    Coffee

    A natural halfway pause on the North Downs run, with picnic benches by the viewpoint to stretch out on.

  • Bike Shed Moto Co

    Coffee

    Railway arches at 384 Old Street with custom builds around the coffee, run by and for riders since 2011.

  • Ace Cafe London

    Food

    Come for the bike meets and ride outs held all year, with the doors open from 8am.

  • Box Hill (Salomons Memorial Viewpoint)

    Viewpoint

    The Zig Zag Road climb ends at a view over the Mole Valley and Surrey Hills, the default Sunday destination south of London.

  • Leith Hill Tower

    Viewpoint

    Second highest point in southeast England, with an 18th century Gothic tower and a clear day view of 13 counties.

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