There seems to have been an influx of fork posts recently but I do have another question and I am seeking the advice of some of the 500 boffins on here.
I have recently(within the last year) had my fork seals replaced and one has gone again. It is pissing out quite a lot of oil on a daily basis so I figured that my stanchion is out of spec/ pitted so I am looking at a rebuild. The stanchion look good but is pitted right at the top of the suspension travel so I think they have to be done.
Question is, what do you think is the best path to take. A new stanchion costs approx. £110 and everywhere I look it appears to be the same price and stanchion. I am sure my mechanic (who I trust) will rebuild it for about £50 coming to £160 for 1 leg rebuild. Here is the part;
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Honda-CB500-R-T-V-W-X-Y-2-1993-2002-Fork-Tube-Stanchion-Single-Sold-Individually-/381301615742?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item58c758ec7e
The alternative is to send the fork leg to these guys;
http://www.pittedforks.co.uk/fork-rebuilding.php
And have the fork disassembled, ground - rechromed above spec - then reground back to spec and reassembled. All new seals etc and everything measured against the specification. It comes out at the same price roughly so what does anyone think? Does anyone on here have experience with these guys?
Any help is much appreciated.