replace fork oil and seals?

[Milhouse]

How hard/easy is it to replace the fork oil and seals?  Also, how much money should it cost it I have a mechanic done and how much if I just buy what I need and do it myself?

Anyone know?

Thanks in advance for your help

House

[klimber]

is US$ in minnesota

a local shop charges $190 if you bring in the whole bike, $80 if you just bring in the forks

for a rough idea!

i was requiring this for my wifes nighthawk, due to the price difference i took off the forks and brought them in.  let them do the messy work!  it only took about 1/2 hour to get them out.  

1.  jack the bike up (no brainer)
2. remove tire  (no brainer)
3. remove and hang the brake caliper from  a coat hanger from the handlbars
4.  loosen the bolts and out they slide

[mrslush50]

the rest of it is just as easy.

if your even a little bit mechanically inclined, have a little bit of time, and don't mind getting a little mit messy, you can save yourself the 80 bucks.

[Milhouse]

Thanks for the info guys.  Is there a "how to" somewhere that I can look up how to change the fork seals?  Since I was already going to be working on the forks I thought I might as well get some new springs aswell.  

Now, I have heard a few people mention changing to progressive springs but is there a certain type/brand that I should be looking for?  I have seen the how to on changing the springs and it seems pretty simple.  How much should I spend on springs?

Thanks.

House