front forks

[zoltan57]

today i noticed some fluid on my front wheel that looks like it was coming from my fork... has any one had there forks reworked and how much is it around.... my valk is 9 years old and has never had any problems... the fluild is gold and thick..
thanks inadvance..
emrik hoenig

[X Ring]

Guy that did mine charged me $50.  Of course, I supplied all the parts and supplies.  I also brought the forks to him.  He came highly recommended as the best bike mechanic in the area. 

[zoltan57]

thanks but how much are the parts

[Dino]

thanks but how much are the parts

The rebuild parts are $136.61 +$5.57fork oil+$64.99 Progressive fork springs. all at HDL.

[zoltan57]

thanks appreciate the info.......

[Dag]

All parts needed:

[Dodis]

You'll also need the special socket to get the left fork apart. Best is to find someone in your area that has one (better if he'll help too). That's what I did, one local held a wrench party, and my forks were the subject.

If there are no locals with the socket, several people have built one, and offer to send it out to those in need. Or check the tech archives, and you can get dimensions to build one for yourself.

Found the link, http://www.rattlebars.com/vtx/forktools.html

As for the right fork, I have seen a pic of a tool to hold the spring sleeve for dis/re-assembly, but I got by with an extra set of hands, about 1 month ago. (and have to fix the @%@%^ thing again...another leak )

Mike

[hubcapsc]

For the left fork you just have to be able to mash down on this rod to take the
spring pressure off the little frob underneath so you can thread-it-on/thread-it-off...



It helps to have an old lawn chair and some string from a bale of hay 

-Mike

[zoltan57]

thank you,,,, this has been so helpful. i  really appreciate it...

emrik aka zoltan57

[Dag]

Here is my complete description of how I did it.

http://www.valkyrienorway.com/forksprings.html