1199S (Ohlins) Fork Seal Replacement Questions

Kozman23 · Oct 3, 2016

One of my forks is leaking pretty bad and I need to get it repaired. Called my local dealership and they want $125 per fork for the seal kits and 3 hours of labor which comes out to around $550-600.

I found the seal kit on Kyle Racing's site, but I want to make sure it's the right one. Also, says its sold in pairs, does that mean one kit at $75 will do both forks?
Ohlins 43mm Fork Seals 04730-03

What kind of labor is realistic for this job? Anyone in S. FL happen to have a good independent shop that would be more reasonable than the dealership?

Thanks everyone,
Evan

maslov · Oct 3, 2016

I replaced my fork seals earlier this year. I bought the seals from a local Ohlins dealer. They didn't have "ducati" one, but it was the R1 kit which has the same forks as the 1199s. I believe I paid around $50-70 for the kit (both forks) and I purchased fork specific oil, can't recall how much it was, but it wasn't a lot. Had my local shop do the work which ran $150. So with material and labor I'd say I only paid around $200 for the whole deal.

Also, for regular day to day use, Ohlins tech recommended to service the forks every 10k miles.

royal · Oct 3, 2016

I'm in the UK but would agree with the above. I had my 1199S forks done recently and paid about the same. I also reduced the fork oil air gap slightly at the same time as I have always bottomed them out but dont think I need to go so far as a stiffer spring. It's easy enough to remove the forks if you are ok with the spanners so you can save on labour by taking your local shop the forks already removed.

Kozman23 · Oct 3, 2016

Those are the type of prices I was expecting... I had one Ducati dealer quote me $1,000 to replace the oil and dust seals in both forks! I need to find an independent shop around me...

maslov · Oct 3, 2016

Kozman23 said:
Those are the type of prices I was expecting... I had one Ducati dealer quote me $1,000 to replace the oil and dust seals in both forks! I need to find an independent shop around me...

For that price, they better be filling the with liquid gold! If you're brave enough, you can even do it yourself. There's a few good videos floating on youtube on how to DYI. outside the electrical connection, these works are pretty much analog.

Speedhaus · Oct 3, 2016

A lot of dealers charge high prices for certain labor because they follow maintenance "books" which detail how much and how long specific service tasks should take. That being said, remember, if you remove the forks yourself you will save considerable $$$$$. Dealer is charge you for wheel and fender removal, front bodywork, handlebars, etc... then service of the forks then reinstallation of everything. Suspension companies and independent shops usually quote on you bringing forks only.

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