How much for Fork Seal replacement?
06-30-2008, 01:06 PM
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How much for Fork Seal replacement?
I was doing some unexpected work on my bike this weekend and found that my passenger side fork seal is leaking... I just don't have the time, patience nor energy to do this myself. I have already replaced the springs a while back, and that was enough fork work to last me a lifetime. 
So how much should I expect to pay to have these done by a pro, and around here that is just the dealer, which I have 2 to choose from.
thanks!
Scott
(wow didn't realize this was my first post... I was a member of this group way back when it was just a mailing list, sheesh I am getting old)
So how much should I expect to pay to have these done by a pro, and around here that is just the dealer, which I have 2 to choose from.
thanks!
Scott
(wow didn't realize this was my first post... I was a member of this group way back when it was just a mailing list, sheesh I am getting old)
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06-30-2008, 01:18 PM
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07-01-2008, 12:27 PM
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I guess since I can't get a 'real' answer I will post what I was just quoted.
Both dealers were ~$270 for labor and ~$100 for parts.
Not sure if I really want to pay that much.
Scott
(and the passenger side thing comes from cars, I always use driver/passenger side when talking cars)
Both dealers were ~$270 for labor and ~$100 for parts.
Not sure if I really want to pay that much.
Scott
(and the passenger side thing comes from cars, I always use driver/passenger side when talking cars)
07-01-2008, 12:49 PM
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if you're only replacing the seals and not the springs you should not be paying $100 for parts. fork seals are dirt cheap, they're just mad expensive to install.
my last bike that i had fork seals done on was a kawi 600... it cost a total of $270. that i thought was a bit on the expensive side but i didn't have the energy to shop around
my last bike that i had fork seals done on was a kawi 600... it cost a total of $270. that i thought was a bit on the expensive side but i didn't have the energy to shop around
07-01-2008, 03:10 PM
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For 100$ you can buy a seal driver and a new seal plus oil and do the work yourself... And probably still have money left...
BTW replacing the seals isn't that much work once you have a driver... remove the top plastic ring, remove metal clip with a small plier (watch out, don't loose it...) Remove oil (once it's leaking you'll wan't to correct the amount anyway) compress the fork tube to expel the oil and also to make the seal move a bit up, grap it with a plier and tug it off...
Slide in the new seal and push it down with your fancy new tool and replace clip & plastic ring... Fill up the correct amount of oil and it's done...
BTW replacing the seals isn't that much work once you have a driver... remove the top plastic ring, remove metal clip with a small plier (watch out, don't loose it...) Remove oil (once it's leaking you'll wan't to correct the amount anyway) compress the fork tube to expel the oil and also to make the seal move a bit up, grap it with a plier and tug it off...
Slide in the new seal and push it down with your fancy new tool and replace clip & plastic ring... Fill up the correct amount of oil and it's done...
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07-05-2008, 06:31 PM
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**** I just replaced the springs (Race Tech) and the fork oil and the seals because they were blown at 25K miles and they blew on the first wheelie.?? that blows.
Bought the Pyramid Seals...I'm going with Honda OEM next time...
anybody ever hear of this happening? I'm serious..it was just a small wheelie to see how it comes down and bammo Fresh replaced fork seals now leak worse than before I replaced the other ones.
Is it the shitty Pyramid parts...????
Bought the Pyramid Seals...I'm going with Honda OEM next time...
anybody ever hear of this happening? I'm serious..it was just a small wheelie to see how it comes down and bammo Fresh replaced fork seals now leak worse than before I replaced the other ones.
Is it the shitty Pyramid parts...????
07-05-2008, 07:56 PM
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With fork seals, I have never had any luck with after market parts. Always go with OEM, IMO. The extra cost is well worth the time saved doing the job twice, not to mention buying the new parts from the dealer the second time anyway.
07-05-2008, 08:05 PM
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I was quoted $280 for parts and labor here in GA. I found this clip and did it myself for about $60 for seals and fork oil.
http://youtube.com/watch?v=5A0p2OH6FmI
http://youtube.com/watch?v=5A0p2OH6FmI
07-05-2008, 08:46 PM
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Scott...$280 for parts and labor is about right. Bring it to Suisun City (next to Fairfield)...Extreme Cyclez and talk to Frank. If you need more info...PM me. Let me know if you decide to do it and I'll let him know.
07-06-2008, 11:04 AM
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what a waste of time ...if i had just bought the HONDA stuff first I wouldn't have to take it all apart again...
07-10-2008, 08:12 AM
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I decided that I just can't see paying almost $400 to get my seals changed. So I decided to do it myself, and I have one question.
What fork oil should I use?
I was looking at Bike Bandit and found they stock a ton of different kinds:
I think I ran Bel-Ray last time when I upgraded the springs, but I am not sure.
Any ideas? I would liek to place the order for my parts today.
Thanks,
Scott
What fork oil should I use?
I was looking at Bike Bandit and found they stock a ton of different kinds:
- PJ1 Gold Series SAE Fork Tuner Oil
- PJ1 Gold Series SAE Heavy Fork Tuner Oil
- PJ1 Gold Series SAE Lite Fork Tuner Oil
- PJ1 Gold Series SAE Lite / Medium Fork Tuner Oil
- PJ1 Gold Series SAE Medium Fork Tuner Oil
- PJ1 Gold Series SAE X-Lite Fork Tuner Oil
- Silkolene Fork Oil
- Bel-Ray High Performance Fork Oil
- Motorex Racing Blend Fork Oil
- Silkolene Pro-RSF Racing Suspension Fluid
- Bel-Ray HVI Racing Suspension Fluid
- Silkolene Racing 02 Synthetic Fork Fluid
- Silkolene Racing 05 Synthetic Fork Fluid
- PJ1 Gold Series Cartridge Pro Fork Fluid
I think I ran Bel-Ray last time when I upgraded the springs, but I am not sure.
Any ideas? I would liek to place the order for my parts today.
Thanks,
Scott
07-12-2008, 11:57 AM
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