tomsp Posted March 14, 2005 Share Posted March 14, 2005 Well ok all - I stuck on the new NGK plug cables and all is cool. It took a while to get them into the coil! I used the old end clips and transplanted them onto the new NGK plug cables The clip end seemed to fit a little loose- but it's been several days now and still haven't fell out (500 miles since putting the plug wires in). Interesting note: before I put the new plug cables in, my RPM needle would wildly bounce all over the place. Now, the needle gage is almost still- any thoughts there anyone? Secondly, (wildly different topic thread)- I need my lemans fork oil changed-- any info on what that cost you all would be appreciated. Moto Italiano, who are good guys from my perspective, call it a 2 hour job ($$). Input? Thanks btw- the ride yesterday from Stockton to West Point (Mother Lode for you guys east--and well east at that-- of the rockies) was really smooth- plug wires did their job in the 75 degree weather! There were bikes out all over the place too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrianG Posted March 14, 2005 Share Posted March 14, 2005 To properly drain an upside-down, cartridge fork, they should be removed from the triple clamp, turned upside-down (or rightside-up ) and pumped until the residual oil in the bottom is all out. (guess where the really dirty crap is!) 2 hours?? They got good techs!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomsp Posted March 14, 2005 Author Share Posted March 14, 2005 thanks Brian. Hey, how do you like your vtr? Used to ride that too! What do you all do in March in Edmonton? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeBenGuzzi Posted March 14, 2005 Share Posted March 14, 2005 It cost me $300 to have the Fork oil changed but I needed new seals one of them was leaky. So a good shope I could guess $250 for the shop to do it? maybe a lil less but shop costs around here is something in the way of $90 an hour 2 hours is putting it at $180+oil costs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
callison Posted March 14, 2005 Share Posted March 14, 2005 I spent over $500 getting my fork tubes redone from abrasion from NOT doing regular oil changes. Don't repeat my mistake - I sure won't. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest rotorhead Posted March 14, 2005 Share Posted March 14, 2005 FWIW, I changed fork oil and seals last year. I did'nt think it was to difficult once I got it sorted out and I took about 3.5-4 hours. Second time will be quicker. Oil and seals were changed, total cost about 60 bucks. That couple hundred saved buys lotsa beer! Keith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomsp Posted March 14, 2005 Author Share Posted March 14, 2005 hmmm sounds good too! We could use a how-to thread about here with pics of course Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrianG Posted March 20, 2005 Share Posted March 20, 2005 Tomsp, actually my 16 yr old daughter claimed the VTR, while the 18 yr old son and I rode the twin 900RR's. The VTR is a torque-monster, and light enough to lift the front wheel any time she wanted. She loves the thing. Let's see......... March in Edmonton.... -15 and the forks are off the Guzzi, new fork springs arrived, Aprillia bar-ends are here, gas tanks' off, PC III's sitting in the box, rear fender is laying on the floor..... Super-charger for the 928 just arrived........... We find stuff to do........... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest francois barraud Posted March 25, 2005 Share Posted March 25, 2005 oil , you need 400cc for each side of SAE oil : price=26 EURO seal=4.9 EURO 2 hours of job rgds Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richard100t Posted March 25, 2005 Share Posted March 25, 2005 Too bad you dont live in Ohio. I know a dealer here that charges $40 an hour, I'd give them a free plug but I dont know if they want it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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