Kawasaki 1400 GTR

1400 GTR - All Models => 1400GTR Discussion => Topic started by: Dmcfadyen on July 21, 2013, 04:42:07 PM

Title: Leaking fork seal.
Post by: Dmcfadyen on July 21, 2013, 04:42:07 PM
On a run today my mate spotted a leaking fork seal. I cleaned the bike yesterday and it was fine. Has anyone else had their fork seals done?. Can it be done without a major strip down of the failing? Thanks.
Title: Re: Leaking fork seal.
Post by: Dmcfadyen on July 28, 2013, 05:07:13 PM
I contacted my nearest Kawasaki dealer after remembering that I had the extened warranty. They won't do the job as it's a wear and tear item. Quoted me 250 - 300 for the job. No thanks, local bike mechanic will get the job.
Title: Re: Leaking fork seal.
Post by: Lonewolf on July 28, 2013, 05:35:22 PM
Bloody hell, how many hours labour did they quote you for?
Title: Re: Leaking fork seal.
Post by: shaggs147 on July 28, 2013, 05:50:41 PM
wear and tear item? in that case does that mean everything else is a wear and tear item? would love to know what the warranty covers then
Title: Re: Leaking fork seal.
Post by: Lonewolf on July 28, 2013, 06:18:58 PM
Quote from: shaggs147 on July 28, 2013, 05:50:41 PM
wear and tear item? in that case does that mean everything else is a wear and tear item? would love to know what the warranty covers then


There probably isn't a definitive list, many GTR owners appear to have experienced different responses from different dealers but strangely for the same issues, that's reassuring eh?  :no:
Title: Re: Leaking fork seal.
Post by: Dmcfadyen on July 28, 2013, 07:27:44 PM
Kirkcaldy Kawasaki told me that Kawasaki wouldn't do the job. The price was including two hours labour, so, seals will be about £20, don't know how much the oil is but even if I guess that seals and oil might be about £40 it adds up a hell of a price for tw hours work.
Title: Re: Leaking fork seal.
Post by: O.C. on July 29, 2013, 07:39:25 AM
Quote from: shaggs147 on July 28, 2013, 05:50:41 PM
wear and tear item? in that case does that mean everything else is a wear and tear item? would love to know what the warranty covers then

It will be a wear and tear item, the bike is a 2009 model, the terms of the extended warranty will be covered within the respective paperwork  :yes: