What size fork gaiters?

[Guest]

Thinking of getting some fork gaiters for my 81 GS400L. Found some at Old Bike Barn, but they're 39mm and 41mm. Does anyone know which are the correct sized gaiters for my bike?


Thanks!!

[jeffgs]

Waiting for the answer for i have the site saved to my favorites. gaiters will be making an appearance

[DanTheMan]

On my GS850 I used the shock boots/gaiters from my Pro Comp Explorer off road shocks. They fit fine and had enough length for full extension on the fork tubes. But, they're red, if that matters at all.

[Steve]

i have heard that Rancho Shock covers (available at most auto parts stores) work well and are reasonably priced.

Not sure if they are available in sizes or if the one size that is available just happens to fit our bikes.

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[Gorminrider]

Yes, autoparts are a good bet. Shock boots for off-road pick-up trucks etc I suppose. I got these there but lost the box(I usually save the box stuff comes in) so I can't give you the brand name. I found them a bit too long and eventually cut them off a few turns at the bottom,but the fit is very good. These will fit many Japanese bikes and who knows what else? a pretty standard size per our forks...You need to cut a tiny air hole in them or they will collapse with suction.



I've seen some ebay ones that were very cheap but they were wrong about the size they listed and despite saying they were good for triumphs and what-all, they really will only fit a small trailbike.

[Gorminrider]

actually, I found the box. Mine are Shockmates (made in the USA) SA1997 (28-84086).

[isleoman]

Gaiters got my Granny!

That's about all I got to say about that.

[1948man]

Gaiters got my Granny!

That's about all I got to say about that.

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