Fork Gaiters, anyone else have this problem?

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I have put 2 sets on in the last 3 years. This set made it less than a year. I know they were Emgo's, but should last more than a year.

Fork Gaiters, anyone else have this problem?
 
Leave em off. Same goes for the iso gaiters. All they do is trap grime and moisture anyway, that's why mountain bikes got rid of them years ago. Looks better without them anyway IMO.
 
Don't know what spec they are, they do fit the entire space. I'm going back to stock boots. I just hate taking it apart again.
 
I bought genuine gaiters..
excellent quality, and it may alleviate what ales you.
Pay now or Pay later................ but pay you will.

I couldn't resist............... 8)
 
bwolfie said:
Don't know what spec they are, they do fit the entire space. I'm going back to stock boots. I just hate taking it apart again.
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I hear that.
 
I have had mine for over 2 1/2 years now and are as good as when I put them, but I payed extra for the good ones and also brought the S/S clamps for them as well, I have done over 12,000 miles on some rough roads, I use to repalce the fork seals nealy every year from leaking but since I have had the gaiters on I haven't had no problems with leaking seals, they keep the dirt and grim from getting to the seals, I also think the gaitesr look better on the bike, but thats my opion.

Ashley
 
I too had bad luck on gaiters lasting more than a season of two. Same with carb boots. Those having lasting gaiters please list where you got them from.
 
Low grade crap. It's everywhere.. CV boots, the end boots on the isolastics..
 
I like gaiters but you need to lift the bottom regularly and clean
the area. They are better than dust caps and nakedness.
Clamps top and bottom.
 
My wife and I noticed other rubber things like rubber bands and jar seals going sour faster than we ever remembered prior to like 7-8 yr now - which is also about the time I began reading other list's decaying fork gaiters and no good alternatives. So much so I'm am not going to buy them from mc venders any more but from automotive shock absorber sellers.

Fork Gaiters, anyone else have this problem?
 
We should probably stop blaming the rubber and start wondering what's in the atmosphere. If alcohol in the gas is corrosive, I wonder about the combustion byproducts.
 
I had the same problem with gaitors on my B.S.A.
I then bought a pair from Rabers and theyve been on there for about 4 years now and still look good.
They sell 2 grades of gaitors. Cheap ones made in who knows where and not so cheap ones that last. Made in England I think and much better than the cheapies.
 
I've had the full length gaiters for 2 years now since I converted my roadster to a fastback. They get a SERIOUS workout here with the speed bumps, cobblestones, etc and they still look like new (when clean) with no cracking, tearing, and still feel supple. I bought them from Old Britts. I assume they were an AN part but I don't remember. I "clamp" them in place with black wire-ties.
 
Not sure if it has anything to do with the splitting, but I always cut a little (1/8") diamond shaped hole in the back of the bottom pleat. This allows for airflow in and out. If you do not do this and it is clamped well at the top and bottom they tend to expand when the forks are compressed.
 
Mike where'd ya get yours at. Interesting to provide a bottom vent or others for air pressure relief. My couple of splts sets were only attached at the top so inflation wasn't an issue. Such a bugger to change them out sure'd like less often. Let us know when - if, yours disolve next year or 3 more.
 
The gaiters from Old Britts have a vent hole as part of the manufacturing so you don't have to make one! Old Britts part # 06-5743) - $14.60 each.
 
These (apparently standard) gaiters were on my Commando when I bought it 14 years ago...

Fork Gaiters, anyone else have this problem?


...and,by the look of them, I think they're probably good for another few years or so, yet? :D
 
I am with snorton74 on the gaiter issue, I don't use em or like em, along with no iso rubbers

BUT, during the years when I did use gaiters, I sliced them clean in half top to bottom, and then slipped them on and used black thread and a needle and sewed them up in the back, easy, can't tell, and best of all you don't have to take the damn fork legs off.
 
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