How much does a shock rebuild cost?
The cost to replace shocks is going to be slightly less than struts since they are generally not as complicated as struts. The average total cost to replace a pair of shocks will run about $250 to $580. An individual shock absorber will cost around $50 to $140 so parts alone will set you back between $100 and $280.
Can I rebuild a shock?
Generally, you would have two options to fix the problem of worn shocks: repair the broken part(s) or do a shock absorber reconditioning. Contrary to what many people think, shock absorbers can be fixed. It is usually cheaper than having to buy new ones, especially when you have to replace four of them at a go.
How much does it cost to rebuild motorcycle forks?
Cost: $150 – $400 Motorcycle shops and dealers costs vary greatly depending upon where you live geographically but from the feedback we hear from our customers is they were quoted as low as $150 and as high as $400 to have a shop fully remove the forks and replace the fork seals.
How much does it cost to get suspension Revalved?
$500 is about right for springs and revalve of both ends. Now add in seals, bushings and anything else deemed a wear part, the shops own parts and you can easily push the $1000 mark. The biggest thing is to find a shop you trust that will back up their work.
How long does a motorcycle shock last?
In general most OEM shocks are shot by about 30K miles or so. Whatever brand shock you use, you are either going to have to replace or rebuild it every 30-40K miles if you want it to continue to perform well. The advantage of aftermarket shocks is that you can have them rebuilt and recharged.
How much does it cost to tune motorcycle suspension?
Typically it costs between $50-100. Being someone who likes to be ready ahead of time I learned how to do this on my own many years ago and then sought out training from Dave Moss of Catalyst Reaction Suspension Tuning.
What does Revalving a shock do?
Re-valving is the setting and in turn, the action of the suspension is specific to the riders needs, skill set, and riding style. Simply put, it is setting the valves that control the flow of oil based on your specific needs.
How long does a shock rebuild take?
Shops like that sometimes do rebuilds once a week. If you have to wait for parts it will take longer. So figure 2 weeks minimum if things go well. Likely 3 weeks.