I've got a blown fork seal on a 900 that's done less than 8000 miles. It occurs to me that some good old fashioned rubber gaiters might help to stop this happening again. Has anyone here fitted gaiters? What size is required? Do they look ok or completely naff?
Gaiters?
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Deauman
, May 17 2013 10:01 pm
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Posted 17 May 2013 - 10:01 pm
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Posted 18 May 2013 - 07:14 am
gaiters need about 43mm top, anything around 40mm will do they stretch, allow for 150mm of fork travel, bottoms need to be about 50-60mm. They do work. Chect your stanchions for small pits or dings on the bit that slides through the seal.
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Posted 18 May 2013 - 08:49 am
Probably doesn't help having crater sized potholes everywhere. 
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Posted 18 May 2013 - 06:36 pm
I've fitted gaiters to mine got them from here:
http://www.ebay.co.u...=item337fcab741
But I think you either like 'em or hate 'em.
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Posted 18 May 2013 - 08:01 pm
I fitted a pair to my Mk1 a couple of weeks ago, looks pretty good!
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Posted 18 May 2013 - 08:16 pm
This is my personal preference.
Oops sorry my mistake, it's gaiters not garters.
Now I just fly everywhere.
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Posted 18 May 2013 - 10:22 pm
This is my personal preference.
Oops sorry my mistake, it's gaiters not garters.
To be fair, a mistake we've likely all made, from time to time...
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Posted 19 May 2013 - 12:52 am
Shall we take a polle? ............................ errr ! ............. she won 
Anyhow here's mine
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Cheers dudes
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Posted 19 January 2023 - 05:39 pm
Anyone know if Arthurbikemad is still selling fork gaiters? BSM is doing fork oil change on both bikes at the moment, and our ancient gaiters need replacing. Ive tried messaging Arthur on eBay but no response.
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Posted 19 January 2023 - 10:59 pm
I just bought some of these,
https://www.ebay.co....tm/284436750945
they are the same size as what other sellers list for the TDM 900,
50x35x205cm, I will be trying to fit them next week, but not lost a fortune if they don't,
I'll post up and let you know if they were successful
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Posted 20 January 2023 - 07:01 am
Thanks Ramo, much appreciated.
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Posted 20 January 2023 - 10:26 am
Will 35 mm be a bit too stretched over the 43mm stanchions ?
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Posted 20 January 2023 - 02:29 pm
I don't know Lee, but Ill give it a go,
its only so lets 7mm difference so lets hope so, plenty of lube
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Posted 21 January 2023 - 12:26 pm
Niner riders..
its only so lets 7mm difference so lets hope so, plenty of lube
2002 900 silver,oil pressure switch with brass 90 degree conversion, RG fork protectors. Wilburs custom made rear Shock with remote hydraulic preload and RG shocktube, Wilburs front springs. Scotoiler with a custom made swing arm delivery unit. Silicone radiator hoses.BMW 1150 handguards with Touratech extensions, Carbon Fibre yoke cover and fender extenda, MRA flip screen, Yamaha Engine bars, SW Motech Centre Stand, Kappa wingrack three box Luggage with E21's as option from the K960 boxes, Zumo 660 satnav on Touratech mount, Led Voltage monitor, Baglux tank cover, Clear LED Rear light, Aux LED brake light, BikeVis bullet LED's under front nose,Stainless rear axle nut, stainless chain adjusters, stainless wheel spacers front and rear, Probolt Polished Stainless Flanged Hex engine screws, Polished stainless fairing screws, stainless disc bolts. Titanium brake pins front, Probolt Titanium Flanged Hex Front Caliper Bolts & Rear caliper slide pins Adventure Spec Tool tube under rear rack, left and right sides with custom alloy mounts.<p>Top Sellerie double gel pad seat. Carbon Fibre inner dash and side infill panels. Anodised black alloy swingarm pivot bolt covers and footpegs, Nano II Gear indicator.
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Posted 24 January 2023 - 03:44 pm
Unfortunately they dont fit.
You don't need balls to ride a big bike.
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Posted 24 January 2023 - 08:30 pm
Yep Kelpie
you are correct, I changed the oil in my forks, so had a go,
too tight, I will have to look for another supplier,
I should have made a not of the size when I fitted the Arthur ones last time
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Posted 01 February 2023 - 02:29 pm
Right these fit
https://www.ebay.co....tm/114499609194
I've a picture of them fitted, but Studley is not allowing me to post it, say's file too big,
I have tried resizing 3 times and given up,
if anyone wants a pic, PM me your email address
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Posted 01 February 2023 - 03:03 pm
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Posted 02 February 2023 - 08:26 am
Thanks Ramo! 2 pairs on their way.
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