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13 Mar 2022 06:43 #863695 by ShaneDude
Forks: How big is too big? was created by ShaneDude
Im want to put gaiters on my 77 KZ750 forks to protect the forks. Ive been told the forks are 36mm in diameter. I found some NICE sturdy fork boots but they measure 41mm at the top and 46 at the bottom.

Can I fit these without getting them scrunched?

 

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13 Mar 2022 07:02 #863696 by ghostdive
Replied by ghostdive on topic Forks: How big is too big?
I'd rather go a bit smaller than larger, as the top seal should be tight to protect from water ingress. I used these on my 36mm forks, and the bottom stretched over my dust seals no problem. 

www.z1enterprises.com/vintage-style-univ...ers-aka-gaiters.html

1982 KZ750 Spectre - 6 speed swap, BS34s, 18" rear wheel

2001 ZX-6R

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13 Mar 2022 07:11 - 13 Mar 2022 07:11 #863697 by ShaneDude
Replied by ShaneDude on topic Forks: How big is too big?
Thanks for responding.

Those that you linked have been said by many ppl to dry out quickly. They are made by a company but sold across ebay and elsewhere, including 4 into 1 in San Fran which sells a lot of bike parts.

My plan, if I get them, is to zip tie them.
Last edit: 13 Mar 2022 07:11 by ShaneDude.

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15 Mar 2022 02:55 - 15 Mar 2022 02:58 #863814 by Ian_B
Replied by Ian_B on topic Forks: How big is too big?
Maybe try to find some that will be a better fit? These are 37mm top diameter, Ebay item number 353939145445. No idea how long they'll last!

An Ebay search for "fork gaiters 37mm" finds them and similar.

Ian
Last edit: 15 Mar 2022 02:58 by Ian_B.

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