Fork gaiters

Rickrod · Posted: October 17, 2009, 8:24 pm Post subject: Fork gaiters

Do fork gaiters just slide up the fork?
Or do the forks have to be taken apart?

Thanks in advance
Rick

pumps · Posted: October 17, 2009, 9:04 pm Post subject: Re: Fork gaiters

You have to remove the fork tubes from the triple tree. Remove the stock dust cover and the gaiter goes on like this. Gotta stretch the heck outta it . Oh and be sure to poke a small hole at the lower back to act as a vent.

You're supposed to put clamps on the top. I just haven't yet. I measured the inside diameter of the gaiters and at the auto parts store got some radiator hose with that O.D. to sort of use as a spacer around the upper fork tube.

blackwidow · Posted: October 18, 2009, 1:26 am Post subject: Re: Fork gaiters

Them polished forks look good

pumps · Posted: October 18, 2009, 5:25 am Post subject: Re: Fork gaiters

Thanks. A before..one has the yellowed clear coat removed. That stuff is thick.

Rickrod · Posted: October 18, 2009, 9:49 am Post subject: Re: Fork gaiters

Hey Pumps:
Thanks for the info and the pics.
Gaiters make a nice touch to your bike.
you did a great job.
Rick

pumps · Posted: October 18, 2009, 10:55 am Post subject: Re: Fork gaiters

Thank you for the compliment but I couldn't have done any of it with out the more experienced members here who helped me. The praise is shared with them. I'm just trying to give what little I do know back.

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