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Gaiters install #379162 03/04/2010 9:50 PM
Joined: Feb 2005 Posts: 209 grapeman OP Adjunct
OP grapeman Adjunct Joined: Feb 2005 Posts: 209	Going to dump the fork shrouds and go with Gaiters. Can I just lift the front end up and drop the tubes through the yokes? Is there an easier way? '06 SM with T100/America Wheels (D&D's, 10.5 to 1 Wiseco pistons, TTP Igniter +3, K&N PODS, 150 x 40, FZ1 springs & TBS needles w/3 shims)

Re: Gaiters install grapeman #379163 03/04/2010 10:05 PM
Joined: Jan 2005 Posts: 5,537 Hagerstown, MD ssjones Check Pants
ssjones Check Pants Joined: Jan 2005 Posts: 5,537 Hagerstown, MD	Yes, you can drop the forks and pop the gaiters on. The bike does need to be pretty high. I've done it with the front wheel in place or removed. It's a handful with the wheel in place and not worth the risk of damage. Thought I had a picture. I pulled the forks to polish them. Last edited by ssjones; 03/04/2010 10:08 PM. Al

Re: Gaiters install ssjones #379164 03/04/2010 10:32 PM
Joined: May 2007 Posts: 6,432 Likes: 1 Alabama USA oldroadie Worn Saddle
oldroadie Worn Saddle Joined: May 2007 Posts: 6,432 Likes: 1 Alabama USA	Quote: It's a handful with the wheel in place and not worth the risk of damage. I agree. When I did my wee Bonnie I did one leg at a time and it went pretty smoothly although it took longer than I thought it would. A positive attitude may not solve all your problems, but it will annoy enough people to make it worth the effort. Herm Albright (1876 - 1944)

Re: Gaiters install oldroadie #379165 03/05/2010 11:35 AM
Joined: Mar 2009 Posts: 12,964 BC, Canada Keith Stickman Yogi
Keith Stickman Yogi Joined: Mar 2009 Posts: 12,964 BC, Canada	I just dropped the forks to get the shrouds off. I pulled the wheel and fender first. You may find you have to wedge open the triple tree squeeze clamps a bit to get the forks to slide on out. Live to love, love to live.

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