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trident777 · 04-24-2017, 11:04 AM

how often are you guys servicing your forks, mileage and age?

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Pearl zx6 · 04-24-2017, 11:07 AM

I do mine once a year on my track bike.

When I had a street bike I would do once every 10k miles.

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Mr. Blue · 04-24-2017, 11:47 AM

Track bike: once a year or once every other year depending on use.

My street bike, a Triumph Explorer, says every 40k in the owner's manual. That cant be right?

trident777 · 04-25-2017, 04:03 AM

been ages since I took forks off the bike, can be a pita to put them back on!

have not serviced the forks on this bike since I got it 3 yrs ago.. looks like it's time.

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trident777 · 04-25-2017, 04:18 AM

any recommendations on shops to do a fork service? How much does it usually cost for both forks?

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Dustin · 04-25-2017, 12:53 PM

Dave Moss told me every 8k just as an average across the board but depending on your situation maybe more

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Dustin · 04-25-2017, 12:54 PM

With that being said I hope I can put it in my spending budget and get them fixed up this Friday

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Demo_man · 04-25-2017, 02:36 PM

What's a typical fork service cost? Thinking of switching spring rates.

kojiiro · 04-25-2017, 10:58 PM

There was a guy advertising something like $125-150 for both forks in the San Diego Craigslist when I was still there. Basic oil flush and replacement, new seals and bushings. I'm also interested in how much an actual shop would charge.

Kali636 · 04-26-2017, 10:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Demo_man

What's a typical fork service cost? Thinking of switching spring rates.

Might be irrelevant now but in 2015 Metric Method serviced my forks (gaskets, seals, bushing, oil) and I also had the bike resprung with Race Tech springs. Total cost was just under $500.

I've since picked up the Race Tech Suspension Bible and will be attempting the next service my self at a fraction of the cost.

R6Caparazz · 04-26-2017, 10:48 AM

noob question here: How would we know when we need to service our forks? like what are the symptoms?

Edit: there's a small family shop in hawthorne that charges $200 I believe for a fork service (parts and labor included).

Demo_man · 04-26-2017, 01:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Kali636

Might be irrelevant now but in 2015 Metric Method serviced my forks (gaskets, seals, bushing, oil) and I also had the bike resprung with Race Tech springs. Total cost was just under $500.

I've since picked up the Race Tech Suspension Bible and will be attempting the next service my self at a fraction of the cost.

Thanks, seems like a fair price. I have the BPF which may make a difference.

trident777 · 04-26-2017, 02:43 PM

got a quote for $175 with forks off the bike which I think is fair. I am guessing taking the forks off the bike and putting them back on is trivial? I have done it before many aeons ago and from what I remember there wasn't much to it... any gotchas that I must pay attention to? It's just been ages since I did any heavy servicing on my own.

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Pearl zx6 · 04-26-2017, 03:03 PM

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got a quote for $175 with forks off the bike which I think is fair. I am guessing taking the forks off the bike and putting them back on is trivial? I have done it before many aeons ago and from what I remember there wasn't much to it... any gotchas that I must pay attention to? It's just been ages since I did any heavy servicing on my own.

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If that quote is including parts then that's a pretty good deal. Try to request oem seals even if it's a little more money.

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Miruri · 04-26-2017, 05:13 PM

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With that being said I hope I can put it in my spending budget and get them fixed up this Friday

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Not happening this Friday.

Miruri · 04-26-2017, 05:14 PM

500 is a lot of money. What's the price to do this yourself?

Tonybeau · 04-26-2017, 08:37 PM

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Originally Posted by trident777

got a quote for $175 with forks off the bike which I think is fair. I am guessing taking the forks off the bike and putting them back on is trivial? I have done it before many aeons ago and from what I remember there wasn't much to it... any gotchas that I must pay attention to?

Just ensure not to over torque the bolts on the triple clamps and make sure both forks are same height.

Tonybeau · 04-26-2017, 08:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Miruri

500 is a lot of money. What's the price to do this yourself?

Can get expensive for a one off as you buy the tools etc needed but for future services it becomes fluid, seals and bushes so not too expensive

RPR · 04-26-2017, 09:17 PM

If you want to save money, you can make your own fork spring compressor. I made mine from a piece of pvc and a couple bolts, and use a ratchet strap to pull it down. I never bought a fork seal driver, I use the electrical tape method.

Makes servicing the forks a piece of cake. Seals, bushings and oil usually total less than $100

There are some nuances to aligning the adjusters corectly so you have the proper range of adjustment, so I'd highly recommend getting the service manual for your bike if you plan on doing it on your own. Also there are instructions on how to bleed the cartridges

Venom RC-51 · 04-27-2017, 07:09 AM

I am about to respring, revalve (Old style WSBK Valving to NEW WSBK valving) new seals etc. Tools are about $100 But this is for Ohlins FG series forks. I intend to do it my self in the next few months but I need to get the proper front lift also and money does not grow on trees around here

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04-24-2017, 11:04 AM	#1
trident777 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Costa Mesa Feedback Rating: (0) Posts: 690 Experience: 10+ years Trackdays: 10+ Bike(s): 2012 CBR1000RR, 2008 GSXR600	Forks how often are you guys servicing your forks, mileage and age? Sent from my Nexus 6P using Tapatalk

04-25-2017, 10:58 PM	#9
kojiiro Forum Supporter Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: San Diego Feedback Rating: (0) Posts: 1,288 Experience: 3 years Trackdays: 10+ Bike(s): 2016 R25	There was a guy advertising something like $125-150 for both forks in the San Diego Craigslist when I was still there. Basic oil flush and replacement, new seals and bushings. I'm also interested in how much an actual shop would charge.
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04-26-2017, 09:17 PM	#19
RPR Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Southbay Feedback Rating: (0) Posts: 267 Experience: 2 years Trackdays: 10+ Bike(s): Triumph Street Triple R (Street) 2015 Yamaha R3 (Race)	If you want to save money, you can make your own fork spring compressor. I made mine from a piece of pvc and a couple bolts, and use a ratchet strap to pull it down. I never bought a fork seal driver, I use the electrical tape method. Makes servicing the forks a piece of cake. Seals, bushings and oil usually total less than $100 There are some nuances to aligning the adjusters corectly so you have the proper range of adjustment, so I'd highly recommend getting the service manual for your bike if you plan on doing it on your own. Also there are instructions on how to bleed the cartridges
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04-24-2017, 11:07 AM	#2
Pearl zx6 Still Slow Join Date: May 2013 Location: Los Angeles Feedback Rating: (0) Posts: 2,738 Bike(s): Zx6r Zx6r Zx6r Hopefully another zx6r	I do mine once a year on my track bike. When I had a street bike I would do once every 10k miles. Sent from my SM-G928T using Tapatalk

04-24-2017, 11:47 AM	#3
Mr. Blue Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Long Beach Feedback Rating: (0) Posts: 460 Experience: 10+ years Trackdays: 10+ Bike(s): Yamaha: R6, XSR900, WR250R Triumph: Tiger 1200 Honda: VTX Kawasaki: Z125	Track bike: once a year or once every other year depending on use. My street bike, a Triumph Explorer, says every 40k in the owner's manual. That cant be right?

04-25-2017, 04:03 AM	#4
trident777 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Costa Mesa Feedback Rating: (0) Posts: 690 Experience: 10+ years Trackdays: 10+ Bike(s): 2012 CBR1000RR, 2008 GSXR600	been ages since I took forks off the bike, can be a pita to put them back on! have not serviced the forks on this bike since I got it 3 yrs ago.. looks like it's time. Sent from my Nexus 6P using Tapatalk

04-25-2017, 04:18 AM	#5
trident777 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Costa Mesa Feedback Rating: (0) Posts: 690 Experience: 10+ years Trackdays: 10+ Bike(s): 2012 CBR1000RR, 2008 GSXR600	any recommendations on shops to do a fork service? How much does it usually cost for both forks? Sent from my Nexus 6P using Tapatalk

04-25-2017, 12:53 PM	#6
Dustin MRsmacksEM Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Anaheim Feedback Rating: (0) Posts: 120 Experience: 3 years Trackdays: 10+ Bike(s): 1199 R6 stolen 😢	Dave Moss told me every 8k just as an average across the board but depending on your situation maybe more Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

04-25-2017, 12:54 PM	#7
Dustin MRsmacksEM Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Anaheim Feedback Rating: (0) Posts: 120 Experience: 3 years Trackdays: 10+ Bike(s): 1199 R6 stolen 😢	With that being said I hope I can put it in my spending budget and get them fixed up this Friday Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

04-25-2017, 02:36 PM	#8
Demo_man Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Oxnard Feedback Rating: (0) Posts: 484 Experience: 10+ years Trackdays: 10+ Bike(s): 2015 CBR600RR 2014 CBR600RR (crashed) 2005 R6 (Stolen) 2001 SV650 (Sold) 1999 Buel Blast (Sold)	What's a typical fork service cost? Thinking of switching spring rates.

04-26-2017, 10:48 AM	#11
R6Caparazz Member Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Gardena, CA Feedback Rating: (0) Posts: 26 Experience: 1 year Trackdays: 1 Bike(s): 2002 R6 Honda Wave 125cc (in the philippines atm)	noob question here: How would we know when we need to service our forks? like what are the symptoms? Edit: there's a small family shop in hawthorne that charges $200 I believe for a fork service (parts and labor included).

04-26-2017, 02:43 PM	#13
trident777 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Costa Mesa Feedback Rating: (0) Posts: 690 Experience: 10+ years Trackdays: 10+ Bike(s): 2012 CBR1000RR, 2008 GSXR600	got a quote for $175 with forks off the bike which I think is fair. I am guessing taking the forks off the bike and putting them back on is trivial? I have done it before many aeons ago and from what I remember there wasn't much to it... any gotchas that I must pay attention to? It's just been ages since I did any heavy servicing on my own. Sent from my Nexus 6P using Tapatalk

04-26-2017, 05:14 PM	#16
Miruri Rachel Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Anaheim Feedback Rating: (0) Posts: 928 Experience: 5 years Trackdays: 10+ Bike(s): 2007 CBR600RR - Joker 2013 1199 Panigale - Dustin's Real Wife 2013 Aprilia RSV4 - Crash Bike	500 is a lot of money. What's the price to do this yourself?

04-27-2017, 07:09 AM	#20
Venom RC-51 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Murrieta Feedback Rating: (0) Posts: 160 Experience: 10+ years Bike(s): 2003 Honda RC-51 RZ350	I am about to respring, revalve (Old style WSBK Valving to NEW WSBK valving) new seals etc. Tools are about $100 But this is for Ohlins FG series forks. I intend to do it my self in the next few months but I need to get the proper front lift also and money does not grow on trees around here Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk