Sirius Scratch
Moped
To All,
Got a weeping RH front fork seal, and in addition, discovered an ominous creaking sound that emanates from the rear suspension. The creaking seems to come from the rear suspension, but I haven't been able to sit on the bike, get the bike to creak, AND have my ear close enough to figure out where exactly it is coming from. It sounds like a creaking metal spring rubbing on something.
Called the local motorcycle shop about the fork seal job and they wanted over $300 dollars to fix the fork seals. :smiley_confused1: After I regained my senses from that response, out of curiousity I asked them what they charged for an oil change. $55.00. :rotflmao: I came very close to asking the guy if he was effing kidding me. My Mustang GT oil change costs less than that at the Ford Service Center! But I digress.
Obviously I will be changing my own oil.
I have wrenched on my own cars, mostly a 1990 Honda CRX Si, the most complicated machine I've ever worked on (not to say that it was very complicated, I am just giving a point of reference). I have replaced CV joints, alternators, brakes.......So that brings me to my question, does it sound like I have the skills to competently rebuild the forks on my '99 Connie.
Assuming I have the mad skills to tackle the fork seal job, any pointers on how long it would take a first timer? Any tips on the process? Other advice? I have perused the fork seal topics on the forum.
Oh, any Coggers in the Beaverton area wanna help a newbie with his fork seals?
Thanks for your help.
Sirius Scratch
Got a weeping RH front fork seal, and in addition, discovered an ominous creaking sound that emanates from the rear suspension. The creaking seems to come from the rear suspension, but I haven't been able to sit on the bike, get the bike to creak, AND have my ear close enough to figure out where exactly it is coming from. It sounds like a creaking metal spring rubbing on something.
Called the local motorcycle shop about the fork seal job and they wanted over $300 dollars to fix the fork seals. :smiley_confused1: After I regained my senses from that response, out of curiousity I asked them what they charged for an oil change. $55.00. :rotflmao: I came very close to asking the guy if he was effing kidding me. My Mustang GT oil change costs less than that at the Ford Service Center! But I digress.
Obviously I will be changing my own oil.
I have wrenched on my own cars, mostly a 1990 Honda CRX Si, the most complicated machine I've ever worked on (not to say that it was very complicated, I am just giving a point of reference). I have replaced CV joints, alternators, brakes.......So that brings me to my question, does it sound like I have the skills to competently rebuild the forks on my '99 Connie.
Assuming I have the mad skills to tackle the fork seal job, any pointers on how long it would take a first timer? Any tips on the process? Other advice? I have perused the fork seal topics on the forum.
Oh, any Coggers in the Beaverton area wanna help a newbie with his fork seals?
Thanks for your help.
Sirius Scratch