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Front forks leaking

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Shem4Christ

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Howdy, my front forks on GS750T are both leaking (I believe have since I've had bike... but I'm sure sitting unused for 5 years has not helped!) What all is involved with fixing that?

Any pages/manuals anywhere here on it?
Parts cost estimates?

Thanks for help!!
 
Replacing the fork seals will likely fix the leak. :encouragement:
Seals vary from about $15 to $35, depending on model and vendor.

While you have them apart, be sure to check the bushings for excess wear.
No idea about cost on bushings, I have never had to do them.

While the forks are off the bike, consider upgrading your stock springs,
which were inadequate when they were new and are even less-so now.

Progressive (brand) springs are about $75-85, Sonic (brand) springs are about $85-95.
I have Progressive springs in a couple of our bikes here, and Sonic springs in my 850.
I prefer the Sonics. For what it's worth, the owner of Sonic Springs is a member of GSR.

Whichever level of replacement you choose, you will need new fork oil, a quart is about $15.

Time involved will depend on your skill level and the tools you have available. If you have all the tools necessary, replacing seals can easily be done in less than two hours, probably in less than just one hour. Replacing springs at the same time adds no time to the job, you just take out one set of springs and grab different ones when you put them back in, so no extra time.

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