So I called a local dealer today and asked about having my forks serviced (drained, cleaned, replace seals and put in new springs that I provide) and the price seemed outrageous to me ($350 in labor and $85 in parts plus I provide the springs). So now I'm thinking I can do this. I've worked on forks years ago when I was racing MX. I have a few tools to get but even with the tools factored in I'm saving a lot of money. I'm looking at Race Tech springs and for my weight I'll be at .9 Kg/mm. I mainly commute and fun ride, not taking the bike on a track. What weight fork oil should I run? So, before I dive in on this. Any advice? Tips?
I recently did mine. It is really not hard at all as long as you have a service manual. Or someone nice enough to get you a picture of that page. I would recommend taking pictures of everything as it comes out so you have reference when putting it back in. The biggest pain is going to be replacing the seals and making sure they seat flush... and really it isnt that hard. Also another tip would be to loosen the top cap while the forks are still in the triple tree. Mine were very hard to get loose once I had the forks out.
yeh back oot the preload adjuster all the way before you start. I swear by 7 weight for my viffer, I have race-tech fork springs and the gold valve set up. Been in there for 20 years, did a few services over the years, if you have'nt serviced them, expect to find alot of mug in the bottom, you may go through 2 cans of contact cleaner. Plctures are good btw.
