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Doc45
02-28-2016, 00:16
Hi guys, looking at putting new rear shocks on my '14 HD FXDF. Any suggestions on a good independent shop and what I should expect to pay? The dealer is quoting me 1 hour/$120. Thanks.

ray1970
02-28-2016, 00:41
I do mine myself but I'm handy that way.

You might hit up Tfogger. He owns a shop on the south side of town.

Wulf202
02-28-2016, 07:54
Tfog is in golden near colorado mills mall

ray1970
02-28-2016, 08:50
Tfog is in golden near colorado mills mall

Yeah. Not too far from the fairgrounds if I remember correctly.

Great-Kazoo
02-28-2016, 08:58
Hi guys, looking at putting new rear shocks on my '14 HD FXDF. Any suggestions on a good independent shop and what I should expect to pay? The dealer is quoting me 1 hour/$120. Thanks.

People gotta eat.

OR

Ride up here, pick tools do it yourself, ride home 1 hr later. That doesn't include time if they're adjustable shocks.

Zcsdkr
02-28-2016, 09:59
Pm sent

Irving
02-28-2016, 10:00
Yeah. Not too far from the fairgrounds if I remember correctly.

Less than a mile from the grounds. Very close to 6th Ave and Indiana.

Doc45
02-28-2016, 10:41
Thank you all. I spent a brief period as a mechanics assistant at an Alfa Romeo/Fiat dealer in my teens and appreciate the fees dealers charge. I'm also realist and if I can save some coin working with someone that has an independent shop or the tools to help me out I'd rather go that route. As it is I get 10% off parts purchases at the dealer.

KS63
02-28-2016, 11:10
I know smchop works on bikes and he's in Highlands Ranch area. Super dude, too.

RCCrawler
02-28-2016, 11:55
I swapped my rear shocks a couple of months ago, I was literally done and riding it in 20 minutes. It's just 4 bolts on and off, then if they are adjustable take a minute and set the preload.

No reason to pay someone to do it.

TFOGGER
02-28-2016, 14:45
I can usually do a LOT better than the dealer on parts, and I try to be pretty reasonable on labor as well. Gimme a holler Tuesday (closed today and tomorrow) 303-216-2400.