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Old Dec 13, 2013 | 06:42 PM
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My fork seals are leaking on my 01 FXDX. About what should it cost to have them replaced?
 
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Old Dec 13, 2013 | 08:55 PM
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I just got a quote at around $250, more or less, from an indy to rebuild both front tubes and adjust the sag. (Thanks to this forum, I now know what sag is and how to adjust it )

Or you can do it yourself for ~$35 for the seal kit and oil, and a cold six-pack and a few hours of labor...more or less...
 
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Old Dec 13, 2013 | 09:02 PM
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Do it yourself. It seems intimidating but is pretty easy. At least that's my experience.
 
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Thanks for the help. I have a friend who's done it before, I'll see if he can help.
 
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Yea pretty easy to do, you do almost need an impact wrench to pull the bottom bolt out, otherwise it just spins.
 
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