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Gaiters? - Deauman - 17-05-2013

I've got a blown fork seal on a 900 that's done less than 8000 miles.  It occurs to me that some good old fashioned rubber gaiters might help to stop this happening again.  Has anyone here fitted gaiters?  What size is required?  Do they look ok or completely naff?



Gaiters? - leehenty - 18-05-2013

gaiters need about 43mm top, anything around 40mm will do they stretch, allow for 150mm of fork travel, bottoms need to be about 50-60mm. They do work. Chect your stanchions for small pits or dings on the bit that slides through the seal.



Gaiters? - Studley Ramrod - 18-05-2013

Probably doesn't help having crater sized potholes everywhere. Rolleyes


Gaiters? - TKH - 18-05-2013

I've fitted gaiters to mine got them from here:

 

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Rubber-Fork-Gaiters-Gaitors-Yamaha-TDM900-/221187323713?pt=UK_Motorcycle_Parts&hash=item337fcab741

 

But I think you either like 'em or hate 'em.



Gaiters? - charlietbird - 18-05-2013

I fitted a pair to my Mk1 a couple of weeks ago, looks pretty good!


Charlie

Gaiters? - RolfieB - 18-05-2013

This is my personal preference.

[Image: 254_400_csupload_57141447_zps015c8f7e.jpg]

 

Oops sorry my mistake, it's gaiters not garters.



Gaiters? - Shadowjack - 18-05-2013

Quote:This is my personal preference.

Oops sorry my mistake, it's gaiters not garters.
To be fair, a mistake we've likely all made, from time to time...


Gaiters? - masterbrewer - 19-05-2013

Shall we take a polle?  ............................ errr ! ............. she won :good:

 

Anyhow here's mine

 

[Image: RIMG0109.jpg]



Gaiters? - Kelpie - 19-01-2023

Anyone know if Arthurbikemad is still selling fork gaiters? BSM is doing fork oil change on both bikes at the moment, and our ancient gaiters need replacing. Ive tried messaging Arthur on eBay but no response.

Gaiters? - ramotdm - 19-01-2023

I just bought some of these,

 

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/284436750945

 

they are the same size as what other sellers list for the TDM 900,

 

50x35x205cm, I will be trying to fit them next week, but not lost a fortune if they don't,

 

I'll post up and let you know if they were successful  



Gaiters? - Kelpie - 20-01-2023

Thanks Ramo, much appreciated.

Gaiters? - leehenty - 20-01-2023

Will 35 mm be a bit too stretched over the 43mm stanchions ?

Gaiters? - ramotdm - 20-01-2023

I don't know Lee, but Ill give it a go,

 

its only  so lets 7mm difference so lets hope so, plenty of lube


Gaiters? - Snowbird - 20-01-2023

That's what micheal jackson said... Huh  (alledgedly)



Gaiters? - leehenty - 21-01-2023

Quote: 

its only  so lets 7mm difference so lets hope so, plenty of lube
Niner riders..

Gaiters? - Kelpie - 24-01-2023

Unfortunately they dont fit.

Gaiters? - ramotdm - 24-01-2023

Yep Kelpie 

 

you are correct, I changed the oil in my forks, so had a go, 

 

too tight, I will have to look for another supplier,

 

I should have made a not of the size when I fitted the Arthur ones last time



Gaiters? - ramotdm - 01-02-2023

Right these fit

 

 

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/114499609194

 

I've a picture of them fitted, but Studley is not allowing me to post it, say's file too big,

 

I have tried resizing 3 times and given up,

 

if anyone wants a pic, PM me your email address

 

 

 

 



Gaiters? - leehenty - 01-02-2023

Like this?

Gaiters? - Kelpie - 02-02-2023

Thanks Ramo! 2 pairs on their way.