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Replacing front fork seals

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    Replacing front fork seals

    ok, so I just noticed that one of the front seals on my 2001 rc51 is leaking. Who can repair this for me and what would you charge me for replacing both seals. I will pull the forks and bring them wherever for the job.

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    Re: Replacing front fork seals

    GMD Computrack. PM gmdboston

    Or you can try TrickyMike. He may be able to do it for you.

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    Re: Replacing front fork seals

    Look down one forum. GMD is the place to go.

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    I don't do fork seals on cartridge forks. Don't have the tools.

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    Re: Replacing front fork seals

    +1 on GMD Computrack.

    Just don't let him tell you your REAR fork seals need replacing, too

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    Re: Replacing front fork seals

    what they said.....

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    Re: Replacing front fork seals

    Yeah, and Peter is so dreamy I bring my own forks to him.

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    Re: Replacing front fork seals

    sounds like GMD is forking awesome!

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    Re: Replacing front fork seals

    there are 2 different GMD shops on this forum. union (james) & gmdboston (peter) work at GMD Boston. mmracer37 (mike) works at GMD NY/CT.

    either shop will be able to help you with all your suspension needs.

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    Re: Replacing front fork seals

    Yeah I was on their website. Im going to email them monday and get a price. Fortunately its winter so i'm in no rush to rip it apart.

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    Re: Replacing front fork seals

    Quote Originally Posted by slammp View Post
    Yeah I was on their website. Im going to email them monday and get a price. Fortunately its winter so i'm in no rush to rip it apart.
    Just a tip. Right now the turn around time is pretty quick. Come mid January business starts picking up and increase as we get closer to riding weather. It will increase the turn around time. The sooner the better.

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    Re: Replacing front fork seals

    did you ever find out pricing?

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    Re: Replacing front fork seals

    Not yet. I will call them tomorrow when the shop is open.

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    Re: Replacing front fork seals

    I just sent one of them an email..

    they are in bellingham? SHEESH thats far.

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    Sat is the open house, so it would make for a fun trip, FWIW

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    Re: Replacing front fork seals

    Not sure if I can pull them by then. Just moved and the wife has had me insane with home improvement projects! I might be able to squeeze this in to the next couple days though to get it done.

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    Re: Replacing front fork seals

    swap in my pair that i JUST had rebuilt by GMD cause they were leaking!!!!!!!!!

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