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Old Aug 13, 2011 | 10:55 AM
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Default Rubber things on front forks
Alright, stupid question... I see those rubber looking black things on the front forks of most of the Dark Custom bikes like the 48 and the Iron, etc... what is the real name for those things? I'm trying to get a set for my sporty, love the look of 'em.
 
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Old Aug 13, 2011 | 10:59 AM
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Talking about the fork boots?
 
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fork boots.
 
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fork boots or the actual name is gators. They are just a rubber dust cover. Same thing as what are on most dirt bikes, just smaller!
 
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