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(05-06-2019, 11:15 AM)Grumpy Goat Wrote: I wondered about that slight firming up, but overfilled or not I like it.
If it feels better leave it alone.
I can remember trying different oil volume on our early K bikes to get a different feel.
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(05-06-2019, 11:15 AM)Grumpy Goat Wrote: that is why I want to cross check with the other dealership. 
When I checked with the Iowa City shop their estimate was slightly more. I think 1.9 to 2 hours labor and the same $25 for fork oil.
Your cost still sounds high unless the shop rate is $150 per hour.
The Kansas City rate was $98 per hour and at the time Iowa City was about the same.
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(05-06-2019, 11:45 AM)Lee Wrote: When I checked with the Iowa City shop their estimate was slightly more. I think 1.9 to 2 hours labor and the same $25 for fork oil.
Your cost still sounds high unless the shop rate is $150 per hour.
The Kansas City rate was $98 per hour and at the time Iowa City was about the same.
I believe their rate is $120/hour. The oil was expensive (maybe $25+ per side), and I believe it must have gold flecks in it ...
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(05-06-2019, 11:48 AM)Grumpy Goat Wrote: The oil was expensive (maybe $25+ per side), and I believe it must have gold flecks in it ...
On the first bike they charged me $25 per fork leg.
When I returned the next day with the 2nd bike they told me they had made a mistake and the correct charge is $25 total for the job.
Lee
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Past BMWs: 2016 R1200RS x 2, 2011 K1300S x 2, 2003 K1200RS x 2, 1991 K75S x 2, 1987 K75T x 2, 1984 R100RT
