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May 9, 2007 | 02:11 PM

#11

SPECIAL ED

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RE: Gators

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I got mine here: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Triumph-BSA-rubber-fork-gaiter-boot-1970-all-models-NEW_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ10065QQihZ002QQitem Z120112439064$20 + shipping.

Those fit an 06 Bob? For some reason I thought you would have to go to a dirt bike company to find something that fits 49mm forks.

May 9, 2007 | 02:38 PM

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zippo201

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From: Ocala National Forest, FL

RE: Gators

They're 2" diameter. 49mm = 1.92913 inches, so they are just a little bit bigger.

May 9, 2007 | 05:19 PM

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matkiwi

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From: NZ but live in Dorset, England

RE: Gators

Gaiters or Gators ? is that English vs American ?

How do you fit them ? Is there an easy way ?
Mat

May 9, 2007 | 05:35 PM

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zippo201

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RE: Gators

Mat, I believe the term is Gaiters. At least that's what they were called on my 1970 Triumph Tiger. Gators is what we have down here in Florida as in the biting variety. I put mine on by first unbolting the brake caliper and tying it safely out of the way to the frame. Then , I loosened the fork pinch bolts, jackedup the bikewith my bike lifthigh enough so the front end could just clear the clamps (have a buddy hold/catch the front end.. I did it solo, it was a little dicey) and then I slipped the Gaiters on from the top. Be sure that when you lift the bike you have support under the back tire to compensate for the loss of balance when you remove the front end. Then push the front end back into the clamps, tighten the fork pinch bolts and put the caliper back on. Took me about 30 minutes and 2 beers.

Cheers,

Zippo

May 9, 2007 | 06:00 PM

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bigmo_dynasb

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RE: Gators

i asked the local honda shop about these a while back and they have them in like 9 different colors that will work on the 49mm forks...

they where $24 a pair

May 9, 2007 | 07:21 PM

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matkiwi

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From: NZ but live in Dorset, England

RE: Gators

Thanks Zippo ... they look great on yours with the seat too ... nice look.
I'm undecided so far for mine.
Triumph would call them Gaiters ... being English and all

Cheers !

May 10, 2007 | 02:58 AM

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JRK5892

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RE: Gators

yes as i am sure you will see i can not spell for @#$%! get used to it cause i love this sight and i am always trying new stuff with my bike.... i just ordered the fork boots off that ebay link... i will photo the install and stepby step it if anyone wants that... SORRY when i was in COLEGE allz i kood doo ez think aboot bikz nd hw 2 kut em UP...so get used to bad spelling...
thanks ya'll once again this forum came though! thanks!

May 10, 2007 | 06:04 AM

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Bobber Rider

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RE: Gators

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ORIGINAL: JRK5892

.... i just ordered the fork boots off that ebay link... i will photo the install and stepby step it if anyone wants that...

yes jrk5892, i'm intrestead.
pls document ur install and share with us.
have a pair of those sitting on the shelf waiting for my 10$ bike lift to be manufactured.
(did i mention i live in Israel so there's no going to wollmart and getting a jack for 100$)