steering damper

[TRM]

I just had my 99 LT serviced and the dealer said the front damper is leaking I asked if it was a concern to drive told no but should fix by next 6K check up
$350 to fix should take about 20 min to change out he told me.does that sound ok?
anyone out there with insite into a do it myself option to save some cash?
please advise

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Thanks to all who post

[JATownsend]

The steering damper is a pretty ez replacement. I'm about due at 52,000 miles.

I am looking at HyperPro (http://www.hyperprousa.com/catalog.php?cat=Dampers&make=BMW&model=98&model_name=K1200%20(GT/LT/RS)%20(OEM%20replacement)%2099-) as a replacement. They have been endorsed by a number of members here on the site. Check them out before you pull the trigger on an OEM replacement.

[dmatson]

Just bought a Hyperpro active for $269 at ExoticSportbike. It is on backorder and will be here on the 17th, a day after I start my 10 day trip!