[iamloislane]

Let me give you some background because I need advice.

I have a 2008 bike. I had my suspension modified by a reputable person middle of last year. I paid 1000$ and sat there for 6 hours. This modification voided my warranty with the dealer and is now warrantied with the suspension guy.

Right before I stored my bike November 16, I saw that my fork was leaking, the seal was broken. I called the suspension guy and told him, he said "dont worry, call me at the beginning of next year and we'll get that fixed."
So two weeks ago, I call him. He says "no problem, get the part (about 30$) pay me 50$ for my labor and i'll do it." I was shocked to hear this guy was charging me for something he was completely responsible for (my seal would very likely not have broken had it not been played with for 6 hours).
So I called the dealer, who said he will replace it under warranty because he wants to keep me as a customer.

So here's my question:
1) Should I pay nothing, bring it to the dealer and risk voiding the warranty with the suspension guy (warranty is obviously a loose term at this point) OR
2) Pay 80$, suck it up, and bring it to suspension guy.

Please help me decide this by today because I already have an appointment with the dealer on Monday for other things so I would have to extend the time.

I would love to hear your comments.

Thanks everyone!!