Forks

[HondaRiderFolife]

After I got home from fishing last night, I noticed my forks were leaking, what should I do?

[mxracermx]

After I got home from fishing last night, I noticed my forks were leaking, what should I do?

try and clean them but most likely must replace seals

[HondaRiderFolife]

try and clean them but most likely must replace seals

That's what I figuired, around how much would it cost parts and labor?

[mxracermx]

That's what I figuired, around how much would it cost parts and labor?

shop around but expect up to $200 for rebuild

[HondaRiderFolife]

shop around but expect up to $200 for rebuild

Would I be able to do it by myself?

[mxracermx]

Not hard. Helps to have a few basic suspension tools.

[motoxvet]

There's a couple of You Tube videos about changing seals.  Make sure you watch the one that matches YOUR forks.  Some of the vid's say you don't need the seal driver and they used a piece of plastic pipe instead.  I didn't like the looks of that so I bought a driver for about $35.  If you're not comfortable with doing this kind of thing, best to take it to a suspension guy (NOT a dealer).   You'll need 2 quarts of fork oil along with the new seals...AND as long as you're in there, MAYBE the bushings should be replaced....?