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    ZX14 blew out front fork seals

    Sadly, I am not a tool minded fix it yourself kind of guy. That being laid out up front, I am looking for a mechanic that can replace the front fork seals on my 2007 Kawi ZX14. I went for a long ride last week and when I got home the front right seal just let go. I had a puddle of fluid around my front wheel.

    I live in Longmont and tried calling Rocky Mt Kawi. They want $212.50 for the labor, $75 for the seals and couldn't get me in until the 9th or 10th of next month. I also put a call and PM in to STM Suspensions in Ft. Collins. I am waiting to hear back from them.

    Can anyone recommend some cheaper faster alternatives if neither of these places can get me fixed up sooner than July 10th? Any Longmont bike wenches that want to make some side bucks?

    PM if you are interested or know someone or a shop who can do this kind of work.

    Thanks!!!

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    Re: ZX14 blew out front fork seals

    Should I be the first to say TFOG

    http://www.cosportbikeclub.org/forum...G-Vendor-Forum



    EDIT: Sorry looks like you want Longmont....
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    Re: ZX14 blew out front fork seals

    Said it before and I will say it again, TFOG in Golden. Jim is always fair, and will go above and beyond to help you. I called him once at 12pm on a Saturday after I picked up a screw in my rear tire. Luckily he had the rear tire I needed, but he also fit me in and got me taken care of that afternoon before closing even though he had other bikes in his shop.


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    Re: ZX14 blew out front fork seals

    Quote Originally Posted by bulldog View Post
    I would have been the 1st but I got a work call in the middle of my reply, so I had to finish after the call.


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    Re: ZX14 blew out front fork seals

    I got a truck, ramps and tie-downs. (yea, you guys can call me if you get broke down in my neck of the woods) If I have to I can travel.

    Thanks for the recommendation. I'll PM TFOG.

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    Re: ZX14 blew out front fork seals

    Epic Motosports.


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    Re: ZX14 blew out front fork seals

    Or, you can come up to my house and we can do it for free. I just did my friend Anthony's inverted fork seals in his 954RR and the job went perfectly. I believe I have enough experience to get the job done if you help, and we will do it safe, quickly and competently.

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