Front fork seals

[46alpha]

My fork seals are leaking (2001 Yamy YZF600R) My first bike, still newb, still learning. I was going to take it into MOM's to get the work done. Anyone had good/bad experiences with their service dept.? I had a not so good experience with the sales dept, so I'm unsure. Did a quick search, but found nothing.

TIA

[OreoGaborio]

www.computrackboston.com is another option. Peter Kates is a member here (gmdcomputrack). He'll probably cut you a NESR discount. Shoot him a PM or give him a call (number's on the webiste)

[Currently]

I can't speak about their service ... but they will never see my shadow darken their door again. NEVER!

[46alpha]

I can't speak about their service ... but they will never see my shadow darken their door again. NEVER!

Wow. And that's why I ask. I had a bad experience with the sales rep., but does that mean the service dept. is a bunch of thieves as well?

Oreo, that looks like a great place, but a bit out of my way. I like to find something more local to make drop off/ pick up doable during the work week. Time off for me right now is impossible.

[Josephd14]

You can find him up at the Track for races and trackdays, maybe you could give them to him then.. He specailizes in Suspension, Why bring them to some monkey, I would work on my own forks before I would consider bringing them to a dealer..

[OreoGaborio]

+1.... I'll never bring my bike to a dealer. I do it myself or bring it to a specialist. Might be a little outta my way, but it's so much more worth it... and 1/2 the time they're cheaper than the dealer, too.

[union]

You can find him up at the Track for races and trackdays, maybe you could give them to him then.. He specailizes in Suspension, Why bring them to some monkey, I would work on my own forks before I would consider bringing them to a dealer..

And we both know what happened when you worked on your forks

[The Snowman]

do tell!




+1 to GMD and Peter Kates. I'm sure he can answer any questions you have & provide some great insight on adjustments on the springs you have; something the yahoos with wrenches at MOM's can't (or wont) do. Hell; he can answer the questions you dont even know you have!

Plus, PK can even help you adjust your suspension to suit your riding style.

[RyanNicholson]

yea, i mean if its only the seals it isn't a huge deal to fix i dont think....but def talk w/ PK at GMD....great guy, great work....worth the effort to have him do the work.

[rebelpacket]

+1 for GMD. Both Mike and Peter run tight shops, and know their business. Going to a dealer is like gambling.

[stoinkythepig]

Whatever you do, make sure the cause of the leaking is addressed as well. Often there's a tiny imperfection in the tubes that cuts the seals. A nylon rubbed on the polished surface will likely catch on the imperfection and can help find it.

[Ryno]

Stay away from MOM's whatever you do!

[Currently]

Stay away from MOM's whatever you do!

Another one!

How can those people stay in business?
I know that I am done with them ... permanently.

[46alpha]

okokokokok, no MOM's for me. In a fit of no time/ want to just get it done, I took it to RJ's down in Nashua. They seem to have a better rep than MOM's. I know it's still gonna cost me, but I just want this done so I can get back out and ride.

[Crash Dummy Denno]

i have to say i have brought bikes to MOMs twice for service and they were great! just my experience

one was a blown engine (low end crank shaft or something) and the other was a slide on the left side thru an intersection -thought it was totalled - he worked with me and the insurance to fix it

i believe the guys name is Chris

good luck