Fork seal cost

[Kwikasfuki]

Hi,

Anyone got an idea how much a garage should charge me for replacing a fork seal?

I'd do it myself if it wasn't for the specialist tool required.

Thanks

[Lonewolf]

I'm no expert in these matters but I'd estimate an hours labour plus parts, £70-£90 approximately, probably even cheaper if you didn't use a main dealer.

[Kwikasfuki]

If I take forks off myself, it's about 30 quid plus parts.
Not bad at all.

Next question: how easy is it too remove forks?

[Lonewolf]

If I take forks off myself, it's about 30 quid plus parts.
Not bad at all.

Next question: how easy is it too remove forks?

I have a Stihl saw which will speed things up for you if you're pushed for time.

[Kwikasfuki]

I have a Stihl saw which will speed things up for you if you're pushed for time.

[Boomer]

Hi Asif, I just had both of mine done and it cost £260 including an MOT.
Getting the forks out of the bike is easy, getting them apart is hard.
Mine had worn through the chrome on the fork legs where they go through the bush. He polished them up but told me I'd need new fork legs within a year or so. For now they are sealing.

[Burchy]

I was charged £50 for upsidedown forks, taking in loose legs.  Certainly harder that doing "conventional" forks, which I am happy to do myself

[Kwikasfuki]

I've seen a video showing how to replace them. You do need specific tools though, although I could fabricate them myself. 


I am kinda tempted to do them myself, but then again for the sake of 50ish quid I could leave them to the expert to do.

[Lonewolf]

I'd just take them to the dealer and let them sort them out. Keep life simple. 

[O.C.]

I'd just take them to the dealer and let them sort them out. Keep life simple. 

      

[Kwikasfuki]

Took both forks off today. Forgot how enjoyable it can be working on bike. Wasn't too difficult, more of a pain getting everything off

[O.C.]

Don't do my trick and re-assemble only to find a nut and bolt left over         

[Kwikasfuki]

Don't do my trick and re-assemble only to find a nut and bolt left over      

Been there, done that!

[O.C.]

Well Asif, did you get the job done and are there any nuts and bolts leftover ? 

[Lonewolf]

Well Asif, did you get the job done and are there any nuts and bolts leftover ? 

Last I heard, he had that many spare parts he has managed to build himself another bike!