I put it into a garage to have it done since I don't have a lift, but no, it's not a huge job. 2-3 hours if you're a first timer with some mechanical experience at most.I paid 230 for parts, and 130 for labour (+ some small parts and fluids)Front bearings and oil sealFront shock seals, covers, clips and 465cl oil x2Front brake padsSprockets, chain replacement (DID Gold X-ring, JT sprockets)Rear brake padsRear bearings+sealValve checkOil+filter replacementCarb check (no work needed)-At €15 an hour, might be different in the UK.
You paid €360 for all that! That's a bargain!
Almost worth nipping over for a full service...
Malta!
Quote from: Spiffle on 01 August 2018, 11:29:49 pmMalta!Aaahh, last holiday place i visited.Fantastic destination, absolutely love the place.
You don't need a lift to do a fork service, just a jack and stands to hold the front up.I've done it a couple of times at home and agree 2-3 hours to do it all. If you only want to change the oil (and not change seals) it's even easier as you just remove the top of the fork, empty the oil out and refill with new oil. Personally, if you're bothering to remove the forks I'd to the lot at once.
Working on bikes is like therapy
Quote from: Spiffle on 02 August 2018, 01:11:30 pmWorking on bikes is like therapy Because you normally end up traumatised and in tears?
Aaaand the bike was kicked over last morning.Renthal bars seems to have held their shape (i get it now), but the front fairing is fecked, knocked at least 1 inch off center. I'll strip the fairings and reshape the flimsy holders I reckon.Strangely enough all the lights still work, even the shitty $2 imports.Btw, anyone else experience a huge initial stretch with DID chains? I got the Black gold x-ring and have a 7-8cm slack 200kms after fitting (3cm slack at delivery).
Quote from: Spiffle on 09 August 2018, 01:00:18 pmAaaand the bike was kicked over last morning.Renthal bars seems to have held their shape (i get it now), but the front fairing is fecked, knocked at least 1 inch off center. I'll strip the fairings and reshape the flimsy holders I reckon.Strangely enough all the lights still work, even the shitty $2 imports.Btw, anyone else experience a huge initial stretch with DID chains? I got the Black gold x-ring and have a 7-8cm slack 200kms after fitting (3cm slack at delivery).That’s a bit shit. The main bracket near the headlights can bend quite easily, but at the same time can be manipulated back into shape fairly easily as well.As for the chain, i’ve only ever used D.I.D. and never had any issues, and definitely not slack like you’re talking about.I’d be inclined to contact the supplier and see what they have to say.