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Hi All.......Any you guys know what size or type of fork gaitors fit our bikes, they are to replace the lower fork shrouds. This info is for a friend who does not have internet. Thanks

Brent's gaiters.

I have those on my bike, in fact that IS my bike in the pic on Brent's site.

I tried the inexpensive ones Bela Corse sells, and they lasted only 6 months before they started cracking and splitting. At the time Brent didn't have any. I've had these on for over 2 years now and they've held up great.

Thanks for that, I did'nt even notice them on Brents site. Thanks again. Was wondering if there was any UK sites that sold them, cos shipping to the UK can be a killer.

Spud,

Below are installation instructions recieved from Brent, dated 11/04. I never installed them, but saved the instructions for times like this. Good luck,

jh

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Here are the instructions in text format;

Fork Gaiter Installation Instructions

1) Remove the fork legs per the Service Manual instructions. You will have to safely raise the front of the bike, remove the wheel, brake caliper, speedo cable and front fender. Tip; it helps a lot to remove them if you remove the headlight bolt on the leg you're removing. DO NOT remove the top cap! Also only remove one at a time and replace it before taking the other one out. Take your time, do not use pliers or other devices, it will break free but will be very hard at first. A strap wrench is useful if you have one...

2) Remove the plastic rock guard. You will probably have to pry a little - a heat gun or blow dryer will help in softening this up. You can also use a soft wood block to "drift" them off from their retaining grove.

3) Spray the fork tube with WD-40, LPS or other light lubricant. Slide the gaiter (boot) over the tube and seat the large end over the lower fork legs & seals. The boots are a tight fit, you may have to either dip one end into hot water, use a heat gun or WD-40, to soften the vinyl so it will slip over the grooves that the plastic "protector" clipped into. The other end sits snug in place;

4) Replace the fork leg back into the triple tree and headlight bracket and torque the clamp bolts to 27 Nm. After replacing the headlight bolt, repeat on the other side. Then reattach the fender, wheel, brake caliper and speedometer cable.

5) Last use zip ties at the top of each tube just under the lower triple tree. You should also use the included zip ties for the bottom as well. Make sure you get the vent holes in the boots facing rearward.

Hey.....Great info, I'll pass it on to my friend. I must say that Brent's site is second to none when it comes to parts and fitting info....you guys, in the US, have got it made, when it comes to getting upgrades to your bikes....us Brits can find that the shipping costs can be the same, if not more than the hardware itself !

Try Jenk's Bolts, he has gaiters. Might want to e-mail him first to see if they're long enough for our bikes. The ones he carries fit the Bonneville and Thruxton, and although they have the same fork tube diameter as our bikes, they might not be long enough from the lower tree to the lower fork legs.