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Old Jul 8, 2008 | 11:41 AM
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Default Got my Nightster fork gaiters

they're too frikkin short [:@]
 
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Old Jul 8, 2008 | 11:46 AM
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Default RE: Got my Nightster fork gaiters

ahhh, someone didn't stop and think that their 883 standard forks are raised up a bit more than the low low nightster.
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Old Jul 8, 2008 | 11:49 AM
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Default RE: Got my Nightster fork gaiters

I was hoping they would stretch out a little further, but they don't
 
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Old Jul 8, 2008 | 12:09 PM
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Default RE: Got my Nightster fork gaiters

Time to add a lowering kit to the front end!!!
 
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Old Jul 8, 2008 | 12:13 PM
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Default RE: Got my Nightster fork gaiters

Yes, they are, but they keep dirt out of your forks. I have them because I ride on gravel/mud road every day. After&nbsp\\;only 1000 miles, I drained my fork oil and it was dirty.
 
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Old Jul 8, 2008 | 12:37 PM
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Default RE: Got my Nightster fork gaiters

&nbsp\\;If ya want to lower it, I have the stuff you need. I just raised my nightster in the front. To lower the back on yours ,I'd use the heavy progressives. They'll work good for two up.
 
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Old Jul 8, 2008 | 12:46 PM
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Uh, why not just get some shock covers from Rancho and cut them to whatever length you need?
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http://www.gorancho.com/products/acc...ccessories.php
 
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Old Jul 8, 2008 | 01:04 PM
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Default RE: Got my Nightster fork gaiters

I found these, kind of expensive, but they look nice and seem to be longer and you have the choice of 39 or 41mm, not sure what the sporty is.

http://www.debrix.com/Items/28-0439?...D%20Big%20Twin
http://www.debrix.com/Items/28-0440?&amp\\;\\\\\\;caSKU=28-0440&amp\\;\\\\\\;caTitle=Black%2039mm%20x%20230mm %20Gator%20Fork%20Boots%20for%20Harley%20FXST-FXDWG-FXWG-FXD%20Big%20Twin%20XL%20Sportster
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Yeh, I think those would work fine rdss.
Thanks for the link
 
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Old Jul 8, 2008 | 03:19 PM
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No problem, glad I could help.
 
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