Maintenance & Technical > KX500 Original
Fork Seal Question
conanrules1:
Hey Everyone--
Just picked up my 97 KX500 and there seems to be a bit of oil on the forks....not a ton but enough to concern me. I had to replace the fork seals on my CR500 but I've forgotten how much it cost. Does anyone know how much something like that costs to fix? Is the job difficult or can it be done with a manual and regular tools? Anyone have pics of the job being done? I know it's a long shot but I figured I'd give it a shot.
Thanks for your input.
Rob
FactoryPhil:
At our shop we charge 160$ labor plus parts - seals, wipers, oil, and bushings if needed.
Platypus:
160 + parts is pretty steep. Here is a place I have used http://propreptmotocross.com/services.html. I think it is more in line with reasonable shop rates for that type of work. If you were to do it yourself you really just need a fork seal driver and an accurate gauge for measuring oil height. You can get by with some pvc instead of a fork seal driver but is a pain in the ass.
FactoryPhil:
Sorry, just trying to say what it costs at a franchised dealership :|
gowen:
I did all the fork seal changes myself on all 8 of my bikes. The only ones I did not do were the ones I had revalved and spring'd up by race tech.
Buy a service manual (Clymer or OEM) and a few shop tools (or an impact wrench) and you are set.
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