owainyz03 My Ride Posted November 11, 2015 Hi guys, as the title suggests, how much do you pay for a basic shock service (oil, seal, nitrogen)? No changed to spring/valving. I was quoted 150 euro ($160 ish), which I thought was a bit on the pricey side. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GHILL28 Posted November 11, 2015 $100 USD is pretty standard for labor/oil/nitrogen. Parts extra. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KBRPKENNY Posted November 11, 2015 Depends on how much the guy performing the service thinks his time is worth... Ask what your getting for your money.. There are so many different opinions on what constitutes a "service" of a shock.. Just dumping the oil and refilling doesn't quite cut it in my book... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
owainyz03 My Ride Posted November 11, 2015 Depends on how much the guy performing the service thinks his time is worth... Ask what your getting for your money.. There are so many different opinions on what constitutes a "service" of a shock.. Just dumping the oil and refilling doesn't quite cut it in my book... What would you consider a quality service? (I don't mean to sound smart just asking). I'm fairly familiar with forks but shocks are a new territory. What I'm worried about is this guy seems to deal more with road bikes than motocross. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KBRPKENNY Posted November 11, 2015 Shim inspection & replacement (especially on moderate-high hour units), CC adjuster disassembly, seal head replacement,piston band wear/replacement, shaft spindle inspection (check for out of round and misalignment) Rebound adjuster disassembly and lubrication, reservoir oil separator inspection., top & bottom bearing lubrication if applicable. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oztrails Posted November 15, 2015 Vacuum bleeding? On top of all the above, they have invested the time and $$$ in obtaining the knowledge, skills and equipment to do the job properly? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mog Posted November 15, 2015 If you don't know what your doing with a vacuum pump you can actually do a worse bleed than by hand 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cardinale199 Posted November 15, 2015 in italy a service is 80eu Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
E-TECH Posted November 16, 2015 I get $50 labor and $10 for oil. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KBRPKENNY Posted November 16, 2015 I get $50 labor and $10 for oil. Rent must be cheap in your hood!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
E-TECH Posted November 16, 2015 Rent must be cheap in your hood!! Yea buddy... No need to rip people off. That's over $100 dollars an hour for me Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tmsuspension Posted November 16, 2015 I do $100 labor + parts and oil Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GHILL28 Posted November 16, 2015 $100/hr for skilled labor with special tools/facility is about right. However, if someone took an hour to do a basic seal swap, inspection, and bleed on a rear shock, I'd be suspicious. The forks I could understand taking an hour or maybe longer since there's two. I guess it averages out. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tmsuspension Posted November 17, 2015 If forks come in for service I always tear apart cart. And inspect everything makes for a reputable name Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
E-TECH Posted November 17, 2015 I get $50 labor and $10 for oil. For those skimming that means I can do one shock in one half hour. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mog Posted November 17, 2015 Fully serviced in half a hour ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
becki Posted November 17, 2015 service is not service, bether name it rebuild or oil change. My loctite needs more than a half hour. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yz295 Posted November 17, 2015 I charge $120 au which is about $100usd plus parts if the shock is off the bike Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KBRPKENNY Posted November 17, 2015 Ha, i charge my wealthy lazy clients $200 , struggling young racers $50 , everyone else somewhere in-between.. When i want to make some real $$$ mining & oil/gas will pay me $500-1000 per day.. Suspension is my passion, i work to high standard, charge accordingly & clients find me.. Pay peanuts get monkeys!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
