How much can I expect to pay to service/dial my FORKS? (97 RM250-conventional forks)

[rodH]

I have a 97 RM250 with conventional forks. They are waaaaay too harsh and I need to get them dialed in. If I had the tools I am sure I can adjust them (I used to work on a lot of mountain bike forks when I worked at a shop) but think it might just be better to have someone else to it with the proper tools.

From searching about posts on this forum, it looks like my forks need some 0 or 3 wt oil, or maybe some revalving. What would something like this cost??

Or is it easy enough for me to do on my own?

 

[ellandoh]

approx 150 - 200 in my area depending whether you need different springs

 

[chrismxer]

Do all easy stuff first. Those forks are amongst some of the favorites of a lot of riders! Those are twin chamber forks and hopfully somebody didn't go in there and screw them up with crappy valving. The nuts are pinged over on the stock valving. Get the manual and the tools you need and give them an oil change with some quality 5wt oil, check the bushings and get the right springs. Adjust the oil level to a medium level. Now you know where your at. A lower oil level can take some harshness away so play with that in 10cc increments. It's easier to add oil than to take away. I also heard that those forks benifit from a fork brace.

Good luck

 

[rodH]

Do all easy stuff first. Those forks are amongst some of the favorites of a lot of riders! Those are twin chamber forks and hopfully somebody didn't go in there and screw them up with crappy valving. The nuts are pinged over on the stock valving. Get the manual and the tools you need and give them an oil change with some quality 5wt oil, check the bushings and get the right springs. Adjust the oil level to a medium level. Now you know where your at. A lower oil level can take some harshness away so play with that in 10cc increments. It's easier to add oil than to take away. I also heard that those forks benifit from a fork brace.

Good luck

I have the Clymer book, would that be good enough, or is there a better source? what tools would I need?