What's the average cost to swap fork springs??

[dougwo]

I just called a local bike shop, not stealership, and they gave me a quote around $200 JUST labor to replace fork springs.
Does it sound reasonable?
I wish I have a garage and tools so I can do it myself and save $200...
Anyone had that done at a shop and know the ballpark for labor??
Just want to know more before I bent over and take it.
THANKS!

[stafebak]

For both forks? I suppose that seems right for a shop...You could do it yourself in your basement though if you have one, or even outside in one day, just make sure it isn't windy. If you have a basement, just put the bike on it's center stand, pull the forks, and bring them inside.

[Big Rich]

That $200- is that with them pulling the forks of themselves, or you bring just the forks in?

I vote DIY- it's not terribly hard to do. But it does take some time.

[werase643]

is that install springs only.....??
or fresh fork oil included....

fork oil.....15-25 bucks
springs 80-100
time to install....30-45 min
if you take your time and gooo real slow
2 hrs

[reload]

c'mon man 200? remove caliper, wheel, fender...have a beer...pop the tops, put new oil and springs and reassemble. that's like an hour.

an expensive stealership will charge close to 100 an hour...i don't see 200$ worth of labor.

[noiseguy]

Gah. Or, you could just prop the bike up, pull the fork caps and slide the new springs in place on top of the old oil. That's like a 30 minute job, including time to mark and cut the new spacers.

[burning1]

Parts alone should run $75-$100. Sounds about right for parts and labor. If you just want to pull the caps, set the oil level, and drop in new springs it could be done for much less, though IMO you're really cutting yourself short if you do springs and not oil.

[skimhitz]

Do the lazy man oil change: Get a large syringe from a local vet, and a long clear tube to attach to the end. Then use the syringe to suck out the old fork oil. Worked like a charm for me. Yeah yeah, you don't get every last drop of old fork oil. Meh.

[reload]

Parts alone should run $75-$100. Sounds about right for parts and labor. If you just want to pull the caps, set the oil level, and drop in new springs it could be done for much less, though IMO you're really cutting yourself short if you do springs and not oil.

200 just for labor man. totally whacked

[Twism86]

Do the lazy man oil change: Get a large syringe from a local vet, and a long clear tube to attach to the end. Then use the syringe to suck out the old fork oil. Worked like a charm for me. Yeah yeah, you don't get every last drop of old fork oil. Meh.

How did you know how much to put back in?

[noiseguy]

Do the lazy man oil change: Get a large syringe from a local vet, and a long clear tube to attach to the end. Then use the syringe to suck out the old fork oil. Worked like a charm for me. Yeah yeah, you don't get every last drop of old fork oil. Meh.

How did you know how much to put back in?

I figure out how much airspace I need, and set that. I only use the volume of oil as a starting point. Seem to recall GS500 is around 100mm.

[Pigeonroost]

The shop's estimate probably included other parts that SHOULD be replaced while in there.  The dust seals, the oil seals, the copper washers on the bottom bolts, the lower and upper bushings, and cap "O" rings.  To that the cost of the new springs and the fork oil.  Two hours labor to remove, disassemble, clean all, reassemble, and replace on bike.  Not bad, but I am cheap and go the DIY route.

prs

[fraze11]

I paid $190 plus tax when I had my progressives installed.  That was me dropping off the bike and just the springs (I bought them off ebay for $60) and they did the complete install including them supplying/changing the fork oil, seals etc etc.  I felt that was resonable given this was something I didnt want to tackle myself.  $190 for piece of mind knowing it was done right...and Ive said it before, its the single greatest upgrade I've done.

[reload]

alright, we need more info.  does it include seals, washers, o-rings, and oil?

[burning1]

Do the lazy man oil change: Get a large syringe from a local vet, and a long clear tube to attach to the end. Then use the syringe to suck out the old fork oil. Worked like a charm for me. Yeah yeah, you don't get every last drop of old fork oil. Meh.

Very lazy. You aren't getting any of the oil from the piston.

[The Buddha]

If he got to the bottom ... which I doubt, then he'd get it all ... yea pump it a few times - easy cos its springless.
Cool.
Buddha.

[dougwo]

Thought I replied a week ago... Obviously it didn't go through.
To answer your question, NO parts included whatsoever, $200 just labor.
I live in an apartment building with no tools.... DIY is def a challenge.