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Greg

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Gaiter question
05/17/12 at 15:26:58

A fork gaiter is basically a rubber shock boot like they use on 4x4 vehicles, correct? When I was heavy into the off-road thing, the one item I did not install on my Jeep was the shock boots. They have a tendency to hold in moisture and dirt. Now I know we aren't doing any mudding with our Savages, but wouldn't it do the same, only on a lesser scale? Condensation and road dust come to mind. Which begs the question, why would anyone put gaiters on their scooter?

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Re: Gaiter question
Reply #1 - 05/17/12 at 15:43:36

Greg wrote on 05/17/12 at 15:26:58:

A fork gaiter is basically a rubber shock boot like they use on 4x4 vehicles, correct? When I was heavy into the off-road thing, the one item I did not install on my Jeep was the shock boots. They have a tendency to hold in moisture and dirt. Now I know we aren't doing any mudding with our Savages, but wouldn't it do the same, only on a lesser scale? Condensation and road dust come to mind. Which begs the question, why would anyone put gaiters on their scooter?

We aren't doing any .. mudding???... oooopss.

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Serowbot YaBB Moderator ModSquad Offline OK.... so what's the speed of dark? Posts: 28642 Tucson Az Gender:	Re: Gaiter question Reply #2 - 05/17/12 at 16:02:51 Gators protect the fork tubes and seals... but... mostly,.. they look wicked cool!... ...
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Greg Serious Thumper Offline Molon Labe Posts: 1251 Southeast PA, uSA Gender:	Re: Gaiter question Reply #3 - 05/18/12 at 05:50:19 Serowbot wrote on 05/17/12 at 16:02:51: Gators protect the fork tubes and seals... but... mostly,.. they look wicked cool!... ... http://i600.photobucket.com/albums/tt82/serowbot/rerun/rrshot026.jpg Yes they do!
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