Fork Rebuild cost

[skiergirl]

What have people payed for a fork rebuild? Well first, what is involved with having a fork rebuilt?

I have a Fox F100RLC and after perusing the owners manual the other day, I noticed that it suggests changing the oil in the fork annually. I've had the bike 2 years and have done a decent amount of riding in a few different climates and figured it was time.

Quick bike jong question: Does changing the oil in an air fork constitute a "rebuild"?

However, I just got a voicemail from my LBS saying at this point it's going to run me $100+...

This seems like a lot?

Am I being hosed? Also, because of where I live, and having talked to the kid working on the bike, this is his first time working on a Fox, so he probably isn't the most efficient person.

Any suggestions? If this is totally within reason, I have no issue paying it.

Thanks
K

[Telenater]

Just be glad you can get parts for your fork.

That's more than oil should cost, but in addition to doing the oil. It's probably a good idea to replace the orings and seals. That being said, it still sounds a little high. Getting the oil and seals replaced on my rear shock at the factory cost me about $40 (simple air sprung/oil damped rear from 13 years ago).

[bagtagley]

Seems a wee bit pricey to me. I'd shop around a bit, see what you can find.

[skiergirl]

He's about 3/4 of the way through the work so no shopping around. + it's the only bike shop I trust around here, just doesn't help that it isn't my favorite techs.

Did find that I could have had it Pushed for $185... But that would have taken too much time (right now). I'm just looking for a comparison.

Thanks.

[wiunnbd]

this guy is pretty good and fair prices
does good work...

http://www.hippiesuspension.com/hippietechsuspension/

[scoober]

That seems high to me for just an oil change. If it is a true "rebuild" I would consider that to include an oil change, and replacement of seals and bushings. $100 for all that is not so bad.

Seals and bushings are only a replace as needed item and typically will last longer than one oil change cycle. Fork oil changes are not as scary as a lot of people think, I was able to change one of mine as well as internally adjust the travel in the course of a few hours. If you have the time and patience, it's worth trying out once.

I'm not sure how up to date the site is lately but www.angryasian.com has a ton of fork info, including overhaul procedures for a lot of models.

[funkendrenchman]

I've heard rumors that with the new shock and fork technology, changing the oil even after a year, isn't all that important.

Anyone else heard this?

I've had a Rock Shock Psylo for 3-4 years, and I've never changed the oil and I don't notice any difference from day one.

[altagirl]

I've heard rumors that with the new shock and fork technology, changing the oil even after a year, isn't all that important.

Anyone else heard this?

I've had a Rock Shock Psylo for 3-4 years, and I've never changed the oil and I don't notice any difference from day one.

I think it depends on the fork. I've been told to faithfully do the maintenance on my Dorado, but on the Monster T I had before - that thing was plush and sweet without any maintenance (probably ever) - but it's built to just be bomber, not a race fork.

I don't remember the exact price, but new seals/whatever other maintenance was recommended on my Dorado, was well under $100. I've never had anything done to my fox fork so I don't know what that should run.

[powwrangler]

I know that there are instuctions and even a video showing how to replace the seals and and oil on the fox site for rear shocks, but I don't know if there are for forks. I replaced the seals on a Float Rc and it worked great. I just ordereda $10 seal and lube kit from fox and it took about half an hour. I know forks are more complicated than this, but my buddy has rebuilt at least five different fork in the last year and he says it isn't too hard. Good luck with the shop.