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Message: <blockquote data-quote="audiowize" data-source="post: 1294999" data-attributes="member: 86750">There are lots and lots of places from which to acquire appropriate springs.  Your guy in Canada can order the same springs that KFG/GP does from the actual manufacturer of the springs, so I wouldn't consider KFG/GP to be a middleman.  This might not be the case for front fork valves, though your guy in Canada would likely just order in the Race Tech products.The labor difference on front forks isn't that surprising.  I once wanted to drop off my forks (off the bike) to have the springs swapped out and the preload spacers cut to size.  KFG wanted $300 in labor for this procedure and insisted that the forks needed to be completely rebuilt (I replaced the bushings and seals the week prior).  Escapefjrtist and I swapped the springs out with the forks still on the bike in about 45 minutes.@Phatair - come up to Tech Day in Auburn and we can have a look at your front forks to see what work has or hasn't been done.  We can also help you install a rear shock if you like.@Maj - if you can make it to Tech Day at the start, we can respring and replace the valves on your forks if you bring Race Tech valves, new springs, and any Race Tech supplemental installation parts.  You'll need a few extra supplies, but the install isn't the end of the world.</blockquote>