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Title: Best Rubber Gaiters
Post by: NCAmother on October 21, 2018, 01:02:26 PM

I'm running the 35mm forks on an 850T.  This summer I have gone thru two sets of gaiters (Cracking). Can you recommend a quality gaiter and a lube to keep them from cracking out? Thanks,
Nate
PS.  links appreciated

Title: Re: Best Rubber Gaiters
Post by: desmo900 on October 21, 2018, 02:00:58 PM

How about the ones off of a current V7 Stone?



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Title: Re: Best Rubber Gaiters
Post by: John A on October 21, 2018, 02:11:22 PM

I've used BMW gaiters that usually out last the bike. they don't stretch much and oftentimes don't need anything to keep them up. I don't remember the model they are from so it'll take some research

Title: Re: Best Rubber Gaiters
Post by: bad Chad on October 21, 2018, 06:03:28 PM

Ask Chuck! :shocked:  He has some lovely ones on his Lario!!

Title: Re: Best Rubber Gaiters
Post by: flower_king001 on October 21, 2018, 07:17:19 PM

I use these by NOJ but they are made out of neoprene. Been using for years on all 3 of my Guzzi's.

https://www.nojgear.com/NOJ_Neoprene_Fork_Guards_p/fgnl01-01.htm

Title: Re: Best Rubber Gaiters
Post by: Tom on October 21, 2018, 09:05:02 PM

Are these the ones you already tried?

https://www.amazon.com/4into1-Universal-Motorcycle-Fork-Boot/dp/B00TQBL52G/ref=pd_ybh_a_33?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=Z9Q3Z60MG61ZYFWQPRCZ

Title: Re: Best Rubber Gaiters
Post by: rodekyll on October 21, 2018, 10:40:35 PM

Mg cycle has some.  I've not used them.  The ones on my convert have been there 10+ years.  They appear to have life left.  I don't plan to replace them.  The ones for the 45mm fork EV went away in a couple of years.  I got them both from the same place, years apart.  So it's a crapshoot.

Title: Re: Best Rubber Gaiters
Post by: NCAmother on October 22, 2018, 09:27:26 AM

Quote from: Tom on October 21, 2018, 09:05:02 PM

Are these the ones you already tried?

https://www.amazon.com/4into1-Universal-Motorcycle-Fork-Boot/dp/B00TQBL52G/ref=pd_ybh_a_33?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=Z9Q3Z60MG61ZYFWQPRCZ

They look similar, and they were about that price, but I picked up both sets on eBay.  I might try the MG cycle sight, I'd love to use OEM BMW but can't find any the correct size.

Title: Re: Best Rubber Gaiters
Post by: Sheepdog on October 22, 2018, 04:10:42 PM

I've used the Super Gaiters on my Bonneville since 2003. They remain supple and untorn. On sale, even...

https://bellacorse.com/shop/bcc046/

Title: Re: Best Rubber Gaiters
Post by: Carlo DeSantis on October 23, 2018, 06:39:54 AM

I have the BMW gaiters for my T3.  They are thick, heavy rubber and should last through my lifetime and then some.  They are worth the effort to find them.

While I can't give you a part number (it's been a long time), if you want them, try calling Dan Kreite, the parts guy at Cycle Werks (Barrington, IL) at (847) 381-8050.  He is a long-time Guzzi guy and I'll bet he can get you what you need.  As I recall, the correct ones are from an R80 or R100 GS.

Best,

Carlo

Title: Re: Best Rubber Gaiters
Post by: bigbikerrick on October 23, 2018, 10:05:52 PM

I have tried the different ones made for Triumphs, and they seem to rot out from the UV, lasting no longer than 2 years. I have had great luck with the dirt bike  fork boots Dennis Kirk sells. They give the dimensions, and I just look for some that fit over the fork lowers, and the fork tube. The brand "Daystar" if I remember correctly,is very durable, and resistant to cracking. I believe they are a vinyl material as opposed to natural rubber.
  I have some on the 40mm forks of my LeMans, the 35mm forks of my Cal II, and the forks of my Aluminum. I love the look ,and extended life of the fork seals. :thumb:
Rick.

Title: Re: Best Rubber Gaiters
Post by: Motomoto on October 25, 2018, 01:04:11 AM

UV is not helpful but ozone is often the culprit.  Watch where you park the bike, esp. in the off season. Keep far away from electric motors.  Google antiozonant - great scrabble word.  My triumph gaiters on the Cali showing no degradation.  I'm very satisfied with blue bottle Lexol Vinylex.