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Servicing front forks
#21
(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.
Lee
Iowa, USA
2022 R1250RS White Sport

Past BMWs: 2016 R1200RS x 2,  2011 K1300S x 2,  2003 K1200RS x 2,  1991 K75S x 2,  1987 K75T x 2, 1984 R100RT
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#22
(05-06-2019, 11:15 AM)Grumpy Goat Wrote: that is why I want to cross check with the other dealership. Undecided

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.
Lee
Iowa, USA
2022 R1250RS White Sport

Past BMWs: 2016 R1200RS x 2,  2011 K1300S x 2,  2003 K1200RS x 2,  1991 K75S x 2,  1987 K75T x 2, 1984 R100RT
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#23
(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 ... Undecided
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Grumpy Goat
2016 BMW R1200RS
2023 Triumph Tiger 900 Rally Pro
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#24
(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 ... Undecided

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
Iowa, USA
2022 R1250RS White Sport

Past BMWs: 2016 R1200RS x 2,  2011 K1300S x 2,  2003 K1200RS x 2,  1991 K75S x 2,  1987 K75T x 2, 1984 R100RT
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#25
(05-06-2019, 11:39 AM)Lee Wrote:
(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.

I used to like working on my bike's suspension by adjust everything from fork oil level/viscosity, to spring preload, sag settings, hi and low speed compression and rebound dampening, etc. Some of my favorite magazine articles, back in the day, were all about adjusting the suspension according to what the bike was doing in various situations.

Now I just use the wonder wheel and presto changeo the suspension is set Big Grin
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