I was just complaining on the 'other forum' about how my front springs are shot too. I have the preload adjusters cranked in all the way and there's still way too much static sag. While I would love to get in on the group buy on the Wilburs shock, and get my forks done over the winter by one of the big shock gurus, I'm just not sure I can afford it right now. I'm thinking to maybe try and get some use out of ye old YES contract. If the shock is not rebuildable, they'd have to replace it as a unit, and the fork springs are clearly sacked out. I have to believe that some fresh factory pieces would at least help for a little while. I've got plenty of time to think about it, but it's pretty likely I'll go that route for now, since I can probably do so for free.
I don't have a physical copy of the contract, and they don't show it online. I used to be the service manager at a Kaw/Suz dealer...brake pads, clutch plates, spark plugs, air filters, those are wear items. Suspension components (other than the fork oil which is supposed to be changed as routine maintenance) are not wear items. Having worked in car and bike dealerships for the last couple decades, I know all too well that some things are "gray areas". But I believe if you keep your expectations realistic, you shouldn't be disappointed. Steering head bearings would be a perfect example of one of those gray areas, since they call for re-packing with grease periodically. Wheel bearings on the other hand are sealed and not serviceable, so they should be covered. It's all a game...you just have to know how to play it. I've had the benefit of being on the factory side of it, so I'm pretty good at it. The hardest part (at least around here) is finding a dealer that doesn't suffer from recto-cranial inversion syndrome. :angry: :angry:
