I've got a bad seal on one fork, so I'll be taking them both off and rebuilding them. First, I need to decide on if it's worth doing any upgrades like the emulator, the spacer mod, or leave as is. I never push the bike around turns since I'm not a great rider yet and am still learning limits and control. I don't plan on ever taking the bike much more than a spirited ride around some back roads. Most of my riding is in a straight line and I like to keep a reasonable comfort level.
Looking at some of the rebuild kits online, I see the K&L kit which includes everything and is priced just under $50 per fork. Is that an expected price? Could I get away with just a good cleaning and new seal/dust caps? I'm assuming that will need to wait until I tear the forks apart and see the condition of the sliders.
I've heard that the emulator mod is really a good upgrade, but I'm worried that I won't tell much of a difference or take advantage of it's improved handling. Probably planning on keeping the bike for 2-3 years and moving up to something different, so I'm not too concerned with performance upgrades, but rather improving my skill set. Suggestions on rebuild kits and oil would be much appreciated.
K&L kit - http://www.amazon.com/FORK-TUBE-REBU.../dp/B0055DQSGC
Fork oil planned to be used - http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...A30UY5IZ1VQRNY
Looking at some of the rebuild kits online, I see the K&L kit which includes everything and is priced just under $50 per fork. Is that an expected price? Could I get away with just a good cleaning and new seal/dust caps? I'm assuming that will need to wait until I tear the forks apart and see the condition of the sliders.
I've heard that the emulator mod is really a good upgrade, but I'm worried that I won't tell much of a difference or take advantage of it's improved handling. Probably planning on keeping the bike for 2-3 years and moving up to something different, so I'm not too concerned with performance upgrades, but rather improving my skill set. Suggestions on rebuild kits and oil would be much appreciated.
K&L kit - http://www.amazon.com/FORK-TUBE-REBU.../dp/B0055DQSGC
Fork oil planned to be used - http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...A30UY5IZ1VQRNY
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