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Old 25-04-13, 05:23 PM   #1
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Default How much to fit fork seals?

Hi all I have a leaking fork seal.
This is not a job I can do myself as I do not have anywhere or the know how to do it I am mechanically minded but lack of space is a big problem.

So how much should I expect to be charged to supply and fit a new set of seals.
I know that different places will charge different amounts but im after a ruff idea please.
Also is it ok to still ride??? As I use it for work and need to use it for a while before getting it fixed.

Many thanks.

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Old 25-04-13, 10:50 PM   #2
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Default Re: How much to fit fork seals?

Id guess somewhere around £80-100 although not had it done myself. After all its gona cost them 1l of oil, the seals and then the labour. As for riding well its going to be a problem if its leaking alot if it gets on the disc n pads, otherwise youll just slowly change the suspension up front but i imagine it would have to be a pretty bad leak to get to that soon.
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Old 26-04-13, 07:29 AM   #3
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Default Re: How much to fit fork seals?

I always fit genuine seals and, if flush enough, dust seals. Always do the pair aswell. £100 for the pair inc seals sounds about right as the seals can be 15-25 the pair and fork oil is about £10/l.

There is one place in Southend I can recommend but you have to prebook the work really. I can lend you a front headstock stand if you wanted to strip the forks out yourself and make it cheaper by just handing over the forks rather than a ride in ride out job?

Recetly did the set on my FZR250 after bursting one on a big pothole on Sutton road

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Old 26-04-13, 03:13 PM   #4
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Default Re: How much to fit fork seals?

I think I have done mine on speed bumps on my way into work but have no choice but to go that way.
Pot holes are a pain I think some people must think im a nutter watching me wave all over the place trying to avoid them lol .

Where can you recommend then mate,
not fancy doing a set on an sv do you.
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