Servicing front forks

[darrell]

Fork oil - I had my right fork replaced at 22,788 miles as the fork seal change at 11,725 did not stop the fork oil from weeping. Mechanic did not change the left fork oil either time. When I asked at 36,000 miles they said we'll get it at the next full service. I had a full service completed at 50,232 miles which included the fork oil, brake fluid, new left foot peg rubber as was worn out and all other items like valve check, all oils and filters, spark plugs, etc. Repair order shows 5.4 hours for everything. I know they removed the forks to have them drain overnight. Mechanic told me the oil in both forks was perfectly clean with no metal filings or dark color. I'll probably request they do mine again near 100,000 miles.

I have never had to have the values adjusted in those 50,000 miles and still have the original brake pads in all 3 calipers. Just mounted my 8th set of tires (3rd set of Dunlop Roadsmart III) and was told the pads would easily make it through this set of tires.

If you planned to do the fork oil yourself I'd think you could easily wait until winter when the garage is cooler.