Has anybody installed fork gaiters on their Swing, and if so, what kind? I've searched this forum and nothing comes up, and there are a lot of different sizes and styles out there. Thanks,

Wendell

The "HippoHands" people make a set that I've had my eye on (but I haven't gotten them yet): http://www.hippohands.com/Fork%20Protectors.htm
I like that the installation doesn't require a huge time commitment.

http://www.silverwing600.com/t2336p15-fork-seals?highlight=fork+seals

I've got these:

http://cgi.ebay.ca/NOJ-Fork-Guards-Adjustable-Neoprene-Protection-Seal-/180567873554?pt=Motors_ATV_Parts_Accessories&hash=item2a0aaf1812#ht_522wt_907

I've seen them cheaper. Do a Google search. I secured the wider part around the upper fork tube with a cable tie.

Thanks everyone for the info. This forum is so helpful.

Wendell

Easiest== Dennis Kirk Catalog, Wrap around secured by Velcro. Sometimes a little trimming to get to fit taper.

I have used for several hundred thousand miles on various bikes.
Work fine.
Gators that require taking fork legs out----bike shop, Triumph should have nice looking ones.

John Grinsel

John, thanks for that info. I'm still trying to decide.

Wendell

Hi All,

Just ordered a set of Black fork boot/gaiters from this company : http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com/11/55/699/24874/ITEM/Daystar-Fork-Boots.aspx?WT.ac=SLIsearch

D83:
Available Travel: 11
Collapsed Height: 1”
Fits Upper Tube Dimensions: 30-40mm
Fits Lower Fork Dimension: 2 -2 ½”

I'll install them when I have the front wheel off for a new tire install.

Be carefull here. I fitted 40mm ID gaiters/ boots and ended up removing them. The forks are 41mm. They look great but will bunch up after a few compressions probably leading to premature failure or tearing.
For foto, go to the link joncallihan posted further up. They ended up on a friends 250 Ninja.
The next size up might work, I have bought these but still have not fitted them. They look too big and might snag on the tupperware. I would have probably ended up with the velcro ones if I could get them here in OZ.

$AU80.00 down the gurgler!

I bought these.
Adjustable with velcro, wheel doesn't have to come off, and washable to get the bugs off:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/NOJ-Fork-Guards-Adjustable-Neoprene-Protection-Seal-/180613069359?item=180613069359&vxp=mtr

Hi Kurt,

I've looked at your pictures.

The reason I went with these G83's is because of the compression of 1" (25.4mm). These should work well on the Silverwing. I'll let you know how they work out.

Here's one that I used years ago on a mountain bike

http://store.lizardskins.com/products/rear-suspension-boot

They are just stretchy neoprene with velcro closures. They should fit around a 2" diameter spring (50 mm).

They also have fork boots, but the diameter might not be great enough. My 5" travel mountain bike fork has 34 mm diameter stanchions (shiny part). I think the Silverwing has 40 or 41 mm diameter stanchions.

Got the D83 fork boots/gaitors in today and I took the front end of the scooter apart. Had a new tire installed and installed the D83's. Here's a picture of the boot installed on the bikes leg. I will take more pictures, outside, when the weather's a little nicer. By the way...it fit like a glove.

Dennis,

Those gaiters of yours aren't protected species in the everglades are they. I missed my calling. I should have been a well paid comedian on late night tv.

Too late. I already quit.

Bugger, now I suppose you want some funny lessons Jeff.

I'll give you one for free : Get some funny material....

Kurt,

I told that to a Cajun that doesn't understand English, and he is still laughing. But then again..he is from Canada. (drum roll).

Your turn Terry.....

Terry,

Just to show Kurt how funny I am...I will include pics of my title as "master baiter".