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Title: Adding Fork boots, work-around?
Post by: tsbt on July 12, 2012, 11:01:49 PM

Is there a work-around for putting fork boots on, or an 'easy way'? Thinking I could hang the brake lines/calipers for less reassembly :hmm:

Title: Re: Adding Fork boots, work-around?
Post by: frankenduck on July 12, 2012, 11:21:09 PM

Just let them hang by the brake lines.  I know people get all hot and bothered and say you shouldn't but I've always done it like that and never had a problem.

Title: Re: Adding Fork boots, work-around?
Post by: Chaos on July 13, 2012, 12:29:36 AM

or the REAL easy way, get 2 Rancho RS1952 Shock Boot from Amazon ($3.29 ea), slit them up the back and slip them on.  I cut off one end that was a little narrow.   :yes :yes

Title: Re: Adding Fork boots, work-around?
Post by: tsbt on July 13, 2012, 07:17:31 AM

Quote from: frankenduck on July 12, 2012, 11:21:09 PM

Just let them hang by the brake lines.  I know people get all hot and bothered and say you shouldn't but I've always done it like that and never had a problem.

Thanks FD. Think I can pull the wheel off with the calipers on and slide the forks out?

Quote from: Chaos on July 13, 2012, 12:29:36 AM

or the REAL easy way, get 2 Rancho RS1952 Shock Boot from Amazon ($3.29 ea), slit them up the back and slip them on.  I cut off one end that was a little narrow.   :yes :yes

Thanks Chaos, got some decent boots from Duck I'd hate to ruin. But at 3.29 each you could have fresh ones every week!

Title: Re: Adding Fork boots, work-around?
Post by: Scott_ on July 13, 2012, 07:43:07 AM

Quote from: Chaos on July 13, 2012, 12:29:36 AM

or the REAL easy way, get 2 Rancho RS1952 Shock Boot from Amazon ($3.29 ea), slit them up the back and slip them on.  I cut off one end that was a little narrow.   :yes :yes

I did the same thing when I put boots on the '97 the first time. Slit them up the back side and used a leather punch for some holes and used small black zip ties to "lace" it on.

Had the 2nd set waiting..................  I put them on just this summer when I had the front end apart for steering head bearings.

Title: Re: Adding Fork boots, work-around?
Post by: enb54 on April 23, 2015, 02:29:09 AM

Quote from: Chaos on July 13, 2012, 12:29:36 AM

or the REAL easy way, get 2 Rancho RS1952 Shock Boot from Amazon ($3.29 ea), slit them up the back and slip them on.  I cut off one end that was a little narrow.   :yes :yes

I know this is an old thread, just ordered two of those Rancho RS1952 Shock boots, looks like the cheapest solution to keeping my K75 forks clean... just sayin'...

Title: Re: Adding Fork boots, work-around?
Post by: Scott_ on April 23, 2015, 06:59:30 AM

Just a tidbit to remember, if you put them on whole, make yourself a hole at the bottom to allow any moisture/oil/water to drain out(should there be any in there).
If you have the top portion snug/tight around the fork, leave yourself a couple small holes(on the back side out of sight is best) for air equalization during fork operation..... the single drain hole might possibly be enough, but I put one at the top end as well.

Title: Re: Adding Fork boots, work-around?
Post by: enb54 on April 23, 2015, 10:58:51 AM

Thanks for that tidbit Scott, I'll be doing the equalization and drain holes, had been wiping the forks off after every ride, but starting worrying and thinking more and more about seals, hence the fork gaiters. These (Rancho RS1952) shock absorber boots seemed to be the most cost effective solution for our type of riding...

Eric...

Title: Re: Adding Fork boots, work-around?
Post by: beemuker on May 06, 2015, 12:21:23 PM

Quote from: enb54 on April 23, 2015, 10:58:51 AM

Thanks for that tidbit Scott, I'll be doing the equalization and drain holes, had been wiping the forks off after every ride, but starting worrying and thinking more and more about seals, hence the fork gaiters. These (Rancho RS1952) shock absorber boots seemed to be the most cost effective solution for our type of riding...

Eric...

better hurry, they are now $3.99

Title: Re: Adding Fork boots, work-around?
Post by: enb54 on May 06, 2015, 07:12:38 PM

I got them already, but had to pay about $10 each for them via a Canadian supplier in Vancouver, when we go to Montana this summer I'll likely get another set for $4 each... :(