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Gaiter Boots on a KZ750 and KZ650 *pics* 31 Mar 2023 16:32 #882238

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Most of my bikes (i have quite a few and may be buying an H# this weekend in Connecticut) have gaiters. Aside from the sporty look, they protect the forks.

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Gaiter Boots on a KZ750 and KZ650 *pics* 31 Mar 2023 16:47 #882239

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"Beauty is in the eye of the beholder said the woman before she kissed her cow." 
Personally I think they're fugly. 
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Gaiter Boots on a KZ750 and KZ650 *pics* 31 Mar 2023 16:52 #882240

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"Beauty is in the eye of the beholder said the woman before she kissed her cow." 
Personally I think they're fugly. 
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Fugly is a strong word, in this case, better used to describe someone's behavior! :P

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Gaiter Boots on a KZ750 and KZ650 *pics* 31 Mar 2023 17:01 #882241

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"Beauty is in the eye of the beholder said the woman before she kissed her cow." 
Personally I think they're fugly. 
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Fugly is a strong word, in this case, better used to describe someone's behavior! :P


 

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Gaiter Boots on a KZ750 and KZ650 *pics* 31 Mar 2023 17:25 #882243

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I'm with Steve on this one.  I had them on a KLR650 and found them to need constant cleaning.
I have several restored bikes along with a 2006 Goldwing with a sidecar. My wife has a 2019 Suzuki DR 650 for on and off road.

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Gaiter Boots on a KZ750 and KZ650 *pics* 31 Mar 2023 17:59 #882244

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I'm with Steve on this one.  I had them on a KLR650 and found them to need constant cleaning.


 

I get raves wherever I go.  They look great and require minimal cleaning. I love them and have them on most of my bikes. My 900F:

 
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Gaiter Boots on a KZ750 and KZ650 *pics* 31 Mar 2023 18:19 #882246

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They were on my CL 350 and I hated them. When I took them off the fork tubes were rusty as hell. 
That was in Santa Monica close to the ocean. 
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Gaiter Boots on a KZ750 and KZ650 *pics* 31 Mar 2023 18:48 #882247

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Yes I know Santa Monica/Venice Area. We inherited a 2nd home just off Rose Ave owned by my wife's uncle.

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Gaiter Boots on a KZ750 and KZ650 *pics* 31 Mar 2023 20:24 #882253

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I grew up in Malibu until the fire took out my grandparent's home Shermer's Orchids across from Paradise Cove in 67.
 
This is how I remember POP in the 70's

 
 
Glad I didn't have to watch it fall apart after that. 
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Gaiter Boots on a KZ750 and KZ650 *pics* 31 Mar 2023 20:43 #882254

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I grew up in Malibu until the fire took out my grandparent's home Shermer's Orchids across from Paradise Cove in 67.
 
This is how I remember POP in the 70's

 
 
Glad I didn't have to watch it fall apart after that. 
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I love to see photos like this. They have so much richness and character! thanks so much for sharing. I really enjoyed looking at these.

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Gaiter Boots on a KZ750 and KZ650 *pics* 03 Apr 2023 06:17 #882383

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Myself,I like to see the fork tubes , see if seals are leaking, but to each his own.
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Gaiter Boots on a KZ750 and KZ650 *pics* 03 Apr 2023 06:53 #882389

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I'm sure they have they're benefits, it's the look of the fork tube I like. To me it's cleaner looking. And I've had my share of leaking seals .
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