Can forks be bent back?

[Glorian]

Question in the title

Not majorly bent or damaged just slightly askew after my accident the other day. can i get them bent back and will they be safe? If so can anyone recomend a company in colchester area thats reasonably priced. bearing in mind a new set is £90

[klingelton]

If the forks themselves are bent, i don't think they can be bent back. If they're simply twisted, you can loosen off the all the bolts (except the top 2) holding it to the yoke, bounce on your front forks a couple of times. this will twist the forks back into line. nip up the bolts to the recommended torque. job done.

if they're bent - you will need to get a new one off ebay or the like. front wheel off, take the fork out, new one in. line up and bouncey!

[Glorian]

Ah shame.. think it is bent in as far as i can tell. looks like £90 it is heh

[Stu]

Forks can be straightened but it will cost you more than 90 quid

[eastanglianbiker]

Forks can be straightened but it will cost you more than 90 quid

without a doubt new is cheaper

[Glorian]

Figured as much Dont look like i'll be back on the bike for a while anyway