How much does it cost to rebuild front forks?
Approximate cost: $150 – $400 Motorcycle shops and dealers costs vary greatly depending upon where you live geographically but from the feedback we hear from our customers is they were quoted as low as $150 and as high as $400 to have a shop fully remove the forks and replace the seals.
How much does it cost to replace fork seals on a dirt bike?
How much does it cost to replace fork seals? If you do it yourself, replacing both fork seals is around 40 dollars with the kit and oil. If you take it to a shop, depending on their labor rates, expect to pay between 100 and 150 dollars.
Can you ride a motorcycle with bad fork seals?
You should notride with a bad fork seal for many reasons, safety being number one. A bad fork seal could leak oil onto your brake calipers, resulting in trouble decelerating and stopping the bike. That, plus poor shock absorption and an unbalanced ride makes a leaky fork seal dangerous to ride on.
Is it normal for fork seals to leak a little?
Fork seals leak from normal wear and tear, age, and debris getting into the seals. However, the majority of the time your fork seals are leaking it’s simply because debris is caught in the seal holding it open and allowing fork oil to sneak by. When you first notice the leak is the best time to take immediate action.
Are WP Forks Air?
THE NEW XPLOR PRO 7448 AIR FORK WP Suspension has announced the launch of a new set of forks made specifically for enduro: the WP XPLOR PRO 7448 Air Fork. The air fork brings the benefit of a substantial weight saving (around 1kg), instant adjustability on spring rate, plus simplification in the design and engineering.
What year did KTM go to air forks?
1998
1998 – The first of the new-era KTMs arrived with a no-linkage PDS shock absorber on the rear-end and a 43mm open-cartridge WP fork up front.
How long should fork seals last?
Replace Fork Seals Fork seals should be replaced after 40 hours of riding or two years if you don’t ride very often. Even if you regularly clean the seals, they wear out eventually and leak no matter what you do to keep a tight seal.
Can I change fork seals without disassembly?
Yes. Pull the bolt out that secures the cartridge to the lower fork leg and the forks will come apart. Put a seal in with a split type fork seal driver. Then you pull the cap and separate from cartridge to pull the spring to set the fork oil level.