Couple Questions on Forks and chains

The other day, I took my lovely lady to Honda to get a wobbly front end looked at, more particularly, just to make sure the front wheel was all balanced the way it should be because it only wobbled at certain speeds and on deceleration. Also, if I was on the gas, it went away. I get a call a few hours later saying my front forks needed to be rebuilt (to my non-surprise, of course, they found something other than what I asked them to check...) But I was thinking; she has almost 29K on the clock, so a front forks rebuild might be a good idea. They quoted me around $300 to get it done, to which I completely balked, and $50 later I walked out (sounded a little steep for a front wheel balancing, and I made my opinion known, so I won't be back).

I can do mechanical work, I am an aircraft mechanic for crying out loud. I weigh 215 lbs plus or minus, and was reading the stock setup was designed for mid 100 lb riders. Is that correct? How difficult is a fork rebuild? Are there kits out there for different weights? The consensus on here seems to be that 7 weight oil is the best for these, but what about springs and seals? What about special tools?

On a side note, I have a few stiff links in my chain. Penetrating lube wasn't able to free them up completely, but I can move them with my fingers now. Anyone have any home remedies for this so I don't have to buy a new chain?

 

If your forks are not leaking or bent i would be looking more at your brakes causing the wobble. Either sticking or a warped rotor.

 

Race Tech Suspension for everything you ever wanted to know about suspensions, but check your tires first.

 

Honda did balande my front wheel while they had it. I went for a short ride today and I did notice that most of the wobble is gone (a small side to side wobble, a.k.a speed wobble or death wobble kind of feeling but not as extreme; to answer your question). I already have some brake pads on order, they should come in sometime this week. I havent checked the fork seals for evidence of leaks yet but will do that tomorrow. Thanks for the opinions.